construction update
The Pearl of Kep construction update for August 2026, covering MEP works, unit partitions, staircase flooring and the project's latest progress.
The latest The Pearl of Kep construction update shows a significant change in activity at the hillside development in Kep Province. Following a period of limited activity, construction has moved beyond basic site reactivation and into a more coordinated phase of building works.
Over the past three months, construction teams have progressed from site mobilization and preparation to unit partition brickwork, staircase flooring, Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) installation, worker facilities, storage areas, and perimeter works.
As of late August 2026, these activities are increasingly taking place in sequence. Therefore, the project’s construction direction is becoming easier to assess.
According to the current The Pearl of Kep project page on IPS Cambodia, the development is recorded at approximately 70% construction progress, with completion targeted for Q4 2027.
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The latest site activity shows construction moving across several areas simultaneously.
Rather than isolated preparation works, teams are now carrying out building services, partitions, staircase works, external preparation, and supporting site infrastructure.
The renewed construction activity initially focused on bringing the site back into full operation.
Teams carried out mobilization, cleared and prepared working areas, brought materials and equipment to the site, and established infrastructure to support a larger workforce.
This included the preparation of worker shelters, storage areas, and material rooms. These supporting facilities are important because a larger workforce requires the necessary infrastructure before construction can scale up effectively.
External works have also progressed around the development.
During July, teams began preparing the rear and side areas of the building for perimeter works. Activity continued into August, alongside the ongoing development of worker facilities and other supporting infrastructure.
These works form part of the broader preparation of the project’s external areas as construction activity expands beyond the main building.
Inside the development, staircase flooring works are progressing from the 1st through the 9th floor.
This represents another visible step beyond structural construction and toward the finishing of the building’s vertical circulation areas.
The August site photos also show flooring installation continuing along the main staircase, confirming that these works remained active during the latest reporting period.
One of the most noticeable changes inside The Pearl of Kep is the progress of unit partition brickwork.
Construction teams are building internal walls that divide previously open structural areas into individual residences and rooms.
As a result, the internal layout of the development is becoming increasingly recognizable. The building is beginning to take the form of individual residential units rather than an open concrete structure.
Bricklaying remained active throughout August as teams continued preparing residential spaces for the next stage of interior construction.
A particularly important milestone in the August The Pearl of Kep construction update is the start of Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing works.
Electrical wiring and plumbing installation are now underway inside the building.
The start of MEP installation is significant because these systems must coordinate with the building’s walls, ceilings, floors, and future interior finishes.
More importantly, MEP teams are now working alongside ongoing bricklaying crews. This indicates that multiple construction trades are beginning to operate within the development simultaneously.
Looking at progress between June and August 2026 provides a clearer picture of how construction has developed.
| Period | Major Activity | Construction Direction |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | Site reactivation and mobilization | Preparing the site and workforce |
| June–July 2026 | Worker facilities, storage and site preparation | Supporting full-scale construction |
| July 2026 | Rear and side perimeter preparation | External and protective works |
| July 2026 | Staircase flooring from 1F–9F | Vertical circulation and finishing preparation |
| July–August 2026 | Unit partition brickwork | Defining individual residences |
| August 2026 | MEP works commence | Building services installation |
| Next Phase | Interior finishing preparation | Moving toward architectural finishes |
The latest report therefore identifies an increasingly visible construction chain:
Structure → Partitions → MEP → Interior Preparation → Finishing
This does not mean every floor or construction trade is progressing at exactly the same pace. However, the different activities are increasingly connected rather than taking place as isolated works.
The next phase will provide an important indication of whether the current construction momentum can be sustained.
Key activities to monitor include the expansion of MEP installation, continued completion of unit partition walls, further staircase and common-area finishes, and the beginning of more visible interior finishing works.
Worker facilities will also remain worth monitoring. Additional shelters and supporting infrastructure could help the site accommodate a larger workforce as construction expands.
For this reason, the key question is no longer simply whether construction has restarted. Instead, the more meaningful indicator is whether the project can maintain a sustained sequence of construction activities.
Based on the work observed between June and August 2026, there are increasingly visible signs that this sequence is developing.
The Pearl of Kep Hillside Residence is a boutique residential development set against the hills of Kep Province.
The project combines condominium residences and penthouses with a low-density concept designed around coastal living, nature, and lifestyle amenities. The current IPS project page lists 78 residential units, with residences ranging from approximately 51.87 sqm to 633.21 sqm.
Planned amenities include a swimming pool, fitness facilities, gardens, common areas, and commercial spaces. Its hillside setting also provides access to sea, mountain, and panoramic views.
The August 2026 The Pearl of Kep construction update represents an important change from where the project stood several months ago.
The site is no longer focused primarily on preparing to restart. Instead, construction now includes partition brickwork, MEP installation, staircase flooring, external works, and expanded worker facilities operating across different parts of the project.
These are meaningful steps. However, the construction timeline should still be viewed as a moving project schedule rather than a guarantee. The clearest measure of progress will be whether the current pace continues and whether subsequent construction trades begin as expected.
For now, the project’s construction sequence is becoming considerably clearer. As work transitions from partitions and building services toward visible interior finishes, the coming months should provide an even stronger indication of how quickly The Pearl of Kep is moving toward completion.
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