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PROJECT HIGHLIGHT 6 Rimbawan Residences, Selangor 8 DoubleTree by Hilton, Penang 10 Hong Kong Int’l Airport Midfield Concourse 12 New building at Putrajaya (Lot 2C5)
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SPECIAL FEATURE 14 Interview with CSC Steel Malaysia Management team 18 Interview with Management team of PECOL NEWS & EVENTS 20 CIDB and DOSH collaborate for safety and health in Malaysian construction 22 Wood and Lifestyle Fair 2016 24 7th Annual Affordable Housing Projects forum 28 R+T Asia 2016 break all records 30 Incredible India seminar
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The impressive foyer area of Rimbawan Residences lighted up at night.
Rimbawan Residences is latest project to launch at De Centrum City township Developer Protasco Bhd’s latest premium residential units in Kuala Lumpur South come with unique urban jungle concept and luxury amenities.
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EXPECTED TO be launched in the later part of this year, Rimbawan Residences @ De Centrum offers 504 condominium units and 13 villas in four 22-storey blocks on a 7.4-acre freehold land. With built-up areas from 872 to 1,332 sq ft, the condominum units are selling from RM645 per sq ft. The exclusive villas each come with a private plunge pool. Built-up areas of the villas are between 3,590 and 3,980 sq ft with a selling price from RM448 per sq ft onwards. Based on the “urban forest” concept, the entrance to Rimbawan will be book-ended by the enchanting “Mist Garden”, a green walkway sheltered by rows of trees with a colourful foliage. Hidden nozzles will spray mists from the top of the trees to cool the environment and to create the romance of an enchanted forest during autumn. The Mist Garden will be a conversation piece for proud
owners as they take strolls along the sheltered walkway. Reinforcing the urban forest concept will be an “Escape Forest”, a park created from an existing tropical forest where matured trees and foliage are already part of the ecosystem. An elevated suspension bridge will connect residents from their condominium grounds to the adjacent Escape Forest with pavilions that provide shelters, barbeque pits and hammocks on tree branches where residents can unwind amid nature. The recreation area on level four is built on a “floating deck” concept giving the feel of being on an elevated level. Recreational amenities include: a glass-enclosed gym overlooking the entrance to the residences; infinity pool; play area for children; barbeque pits; tennis court; mini putting green; and a flower garden; among others.
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View of the recreation “R-Deck” from the pool.
The “Escape Forest” is an extension of the condominium project.
The enchanting “Mist Garden.”
The driveway and lobby area will also be uniquely designed with concealed LED lights that will light up the place in a colourful array to create the feel of being among the stars at night. The centre of focus at the driveway will be a musical water fountain that is lighted up with unique patterns when seen from the high-rise units. Located in Kuala Lumpur South (Kajang), Rimbawan Residences @ De Centrum, with an estimated GDV of RM388 million, is expected to be completed around the end of 2018. The architect for the project is Veritas Design Group while the the landscape designer is Hoda Design. View of the private plunge pool from the exclusive villa unit.
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Resort view from the pool.
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton to open its third property in Malaysia this year
The 317-room resort promises the famed Hilton hospitality on its family-focused property located just 15 minutes from Georgetown, Penang’s Unesco World Heritage site.
Axis Lounge.
Kids’ Club. 8 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
SET IN the popular Batu Ferringhi area, the new DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang will be ready to welcome its first guests this year. Situated in the hot spot area for the locals and tourists alike, this marks the third property by the DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Malaysia, following Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. The 317-room resort anticipates a new and exciting addition to the scene by encapsulating the authentic Penang experience and the DoubleTree by Hilton’s signature hallmark – “Create A Rewarding Experience (CARE)” to excite both the local community and international travellers. DoubleTree by Hilton is famed for its hospitality and service culture which begins with a warm chocolate chip cookie presented to each guest at check-in to special comforts and thoughtful gestures during their stay, that are unique to the brand. Set on a hillside, the full-service resort is designed with a wealth of contemporary, family-focused features ranging from spacious rooms to
three restaurant options, including an all-day dining outlet, a lobby lounge and a cafe. The resort also offers meetings and events facilities including a ballroom and three function spaces covering an area of more than 5,000 sq ft that makes it an ideal venue for private events and seminars. Other facilities include a spa, fitness centre, landscaped outdoor pool with an artificial beach for both adults and children as well as a Kids Club programme. Guest rooms have been designed in such a way that guests are given a family-friendly option of connecting both rooms in the Deluxe category to create a shared private hallway within rooms. All rooms and suites have been fitted with ceiling to floor windows, a rain shower, sofa bed (available in Twin rooms only), broadband facilities and stylish furnishing. Most of the rooms and suites offer impressive views of the sea. The main dining arena has three unique outlets housed in its building that will cater to guests’ culinary needs: Makan Kitchen, the destination
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Lobby area.
Makan Kitchen.
restaurant showcases the authentic and enormous diversity of Malaysian cuisine, while the relaxed Axis Lounge provides a calming space for quiet drinks, or simply to unwind and enjoy the surroundings, and the laid-back, cafe-styled Food Store offers a selection of ‘grab-and-go’ snacks before exploring the island’s places of attractions. Conveniently situated along Jalan Batu Ferringhi, a popular beach destination in Penang, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang is approximately 15 kilometers from George Town which is renowned for its old world charm due to the rich historical architectural and cultural townscape. The resort offers complimentary shuttle bus services on a daily basis to the neighbouring recreational, dining and nightlife offerings alongside the 420-meter coastline of Penang’s so-called Miami Beach.
CREDIT LIST CLIENT HILTON WORLDWIDE ARCHITECT JOHNNY OOI ARCHITECT CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEER CS PERUNDING MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I-CONSULTANCY Spa waiting area.
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Hong Kong International Airport Midfield Concourse.
Hong Kong International Airport Midfield Concourse fully operational
Completed in 2015, the concourse is able to cater for an additional 10 million passengers annually. (All images copyright of Kerun Ip/Airport Authority Hong Kong)
AFTER MORE THAN five years of design and construction, the Midfield Concourse at the Hong Kong International Airport is now in full operation. Located to the west of Terminal 1 and between the two existing runways at the airport, the five-level concourse has a total floor area of 105,000 m2 with ceiling heights comparable to those of Terminal 1. There are 20 aircraft parking stands, 19 of which are bridge-served, including two Code F stands that are wide enough to cater for the double-deck A380. Passengers are connected to Terminal 1 via an extended automated people mover (APM). As a core part of the airport’s midfield expansion, the Midfield Concourse equips the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) with sufficient handling capacity to strengthen the city’s competitiveness as a leading regional and international aviation hub. This project also symbolises a major achievement for the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), poised to embark on their expansion to a three runway system. 10 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
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Building up to full operations with 230 flights per day, the concourse can handle an additional 10 million passengers a year. The Mott MacDonald and Arup joint venture has been working on the detailed design of this project since June 2010, providing full multidisciplinary design and construction support. Aedas is the architect for the joint venture and has also worked closely with OTC Ltd on the planning of the concourse. The concourse’s timely opening demonstrates that a collaborative effort of client, contractor, lead design consultants and their sub-consultants, can bring about a successful outcome to a large capital works programme. Design concept The design of the Midfield Concourse architecturally respects and complements the existing Terminal 1 (T1), while incorporating the latest thinking in aviation, passenger expectation and sustainability. Passengers will be able to experience HKIA’s latest ambience experience with more landscaping and fresher colours than ever before. At the APM concourse, passengers alighting the train are presented with an impressive 8m × 40m long blue cast glass wall by artist Graham Jones. On arrivals, a complementary 8m × 29m red cast glass wall welcomes passengers. They are part of a magical space which glows with light: adjacent big green walls with waterfalls reference the natural landscape of the Hong
Kong New Territories. The undulating single-span roof of the concourse adopts a diagonal truss structure with curving north-facing roof lights to bring natural light deep into the heart of the building. At the centre of the departures level sits the retail hub, flanked by the north and south halls. Passengers can look both ways towards all the boarding gates, visible beyond the retail stores and food outlets. It is this intuitive legibility that provides a comfortable setting for a relaxed shopping and dining experience. Sustainability To maximise efficiency and sustainability, we have introduced more than 35 green features, including low-energy lighting systems, high performance glazing panels, solar shading and north-facing skylights to maximise natural lighting while reducing solar heat gain and saving on air-conditioning. The concourse adopts an environmentally responsive building form, with its roof shape and glazed facades optimised based on the building’s orientation. The roof has an asymmetrical cross section with a deep protective overhang to the west to minimise solar heat gain. As the concourse’s axis is offset from true north and south, the aspect of the skylights sit at a skew to the main orientation of the roof, to face north to maximise natural lighting. Recycled water is used for water-cooled chillers of the air-conditioning system and
seawater for flushing. More than 1,200 m2 of solar panels are installed on the roof to harness renewable energy. The project targets to become one of the first few buildings to receive the BEAM Plus Gold Rating from the Hong Kong Green Building Council. Building Information Modelling (BIM) The Midfield Concourse is AAHK’s first facility to be developed with BIM, enabling use of innovative 3D tools such as wind flow modelling, air traffic control sightline and walk through checks. These 3D tools and implementation of BIM facilitated the coordination of all disciplines in a synchronised manner, while preventing and resolving coordination clashes. The application of BIM on this project won Bentley’s Be Inspired BIM Awards 2011 and Autodesk’s Hong Kong BIM Awards 2013. About Aedas Aedas is one of the world’s leading global architecture and design practices. The company is built on the belief that great design can only be delivered by people with a deep social and cultural understanding of the communities they are designing for. Aedas’ global platform for creative excellence in design enables some of the world’s most talented designers to plug into the latest information and delivery systems they need to produce truly world-class design solutions. Q Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 11
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Project working title: Putrajaya Lot 2C5.
New building at Putrajaya incorporates ecological design features Architect TR Hamzah & Yeang aims for green rating with cutting-edge project that transcends the generic office block with retail podium design.
WITH AN aim to create a climate-sensitive facade, the architect analysed the sun’s trajectory during the day before coming up with plans to build two building blocks in the commercial centre of Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia. The new blocks face the Ministry of Finance building on one side and the Wawasan Water Garden on the other. The project is a mixed-commercial development that comprises retail units on the ground floor and part of level one; and office units from level two to 13. Half of the block is the podium level with the remainder sevenfloor tower sitting on top to give 14-storeys in total. In between the two blocks is a tree-lined 12 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
Central Plaza fronted by ground floor retail units. The plaza is designed in such a way that visitors from the neighbouring buildings can have a seamless walkway access. The building has a double-skin facade, with the outer “external facade” effectively acting as a sun shade. This is achieved by the use of ceramic frittings which covers up to 50 per cent of every glass panel. The design of the ceramic fritting is based on the traditional Malay “songket” fabric pattern. The cavity between the external and internal glass facades is naturally ventilated and acts to cut down direct solar heat transfer. CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamic) simulations were used to analyse thermal conditions and
wind-speed. The results of these studies were used to optimise facade design to improve air flow and enhance comfort levels.
CREDIT LIST CLIENT PUTRAJAYA HOLDINGS SDN BHD ARCHITECT TR HAMZAH & YEANG SDN BHD CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEER KEMASPAKAT SDN BHD MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SSP SDN BHD QUANTITY SURVEYOR JUBA SDN BHD More information at www.hamzahyeang.com
Special Feature
Consolidating the present for a foothold in the future
B&I met up with CSC Steel Malaysia Management team for an update on their operations and plans for the future. FOR CSC STEEL, its tagline of “building on strengths, meeting challenges” is not just an attention-grabbing slogan or public relations exercise to garner public support. It is a way of life at its Melaka-based steel production plant, the corporate philosophy that has held the company in good stead through the decadeand-a-half since its acquisition of Ornasteel Enterprise Corporation in 2000. Today, very much in the forefront of the industry, CSC Steel is a reputable producer of hot-rolled pickled and oiled steel (PO), cold-rolled steel coils (CR), hot-dipped galvanised steel coils (GI) and pre-painted (colour-coated) galvanised steel coils (PPGI). Recognised for both quality and competitiveness, CSC Steel is actively shaping its product brands, namely realzinc™ (galvanised steel), realzinc™ Enhance (galvanised steel with thin organic coating), realcolor® Primero (PPGI with highperformance polyester coating), realcolor® Thermoshield (PPGI with self-cleaning, durability and sustainability functions) and realcolor® Supreme (high-grade PPGI with PVdF). B&I called at CSC Steel recently to talk to its dedicated management team headed by Mr Huang Chun Hui (Managing Director), Mr Chen Huo Kun (Vice President, Production) and Mr Eddy Han (General Manager, Marketing).
Representatives from CSC Steel (from left to right): Ms Jovyn Yong (Marketing), Mr Eddy Han (General Manager, Marketing), Mr Huang Chun Hui (Managing Director), Mr Chen Huo Kun (Vice President, Production) and Mr Alex Khaw (Manager, Marketing).
B & I: For the benefit of our readers, could you give us a brief on CSC Steel’s operations in general? CSC: Every month we can produce 36,000 metric tons, maybe up to 38,000 metric tons. Domestic sales account for about 70% - 80% of our total production and we export 20% 30% mainly to Southeast Asia, Australia and a small quantity to the US.
B & I: Kindly give us a brief on CSC Steel’s major products with respect to the construction industry and products for the various industries? CSC: We sell most of our products to the construction industry and to other industries sectors as well, for example, automotive, home appliances and so on. We are targeting valueadded products which represent different sectors that will distinguish us from other companies. This is not something new. In the beginning, we were unable to supply high-grade products, concentrating only on cold-rolled and, in 1998/99, GI and colour coating. It has been a learning curve for us and after 2000, we started to focus on what we call ‘high-grade’ products and for this target market we intend to dedicate 30% of our products. B & I: What are your business plans and policies to achieve your corporate objectives?
CSC Steel Sdn Bhd, Melaka. 14 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
CSC: Everyone knows that the global steel market now is very challenging and the
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Project reference - Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
surplus in supply will, we think, continue for several years. Mainland China’s economy is not so vibrant and, with their large production of steel not being consumed, they have resorted to export to other countries, including Southeast Asia. The market now is very competitive, a challenging situation for us to tolerate, which also means that we should have to do some thinking. Recently, the price of steel is moving up and it’s uncertain how long this sudden price increase will last although there is some shortage in the market. Firstly, our strategy is that, even in a period of price fluctuation, quality will be one of the key factors in the market and we believe that good quality products are an added advantage for the business we are in. No matter how the economic/market condition changed, product quality is always our top priority – that is our commitment. Secondly, we have to enhance our relationship with our customers, to work together with them and to satisfy their requirements - their needs are our motivation to go forward. The third plan is to supply higher grade and value-added products for the steel-related industries, in order to further strengthen the supply chain in Malaysia. Another direction we are undertaking
Project reference - Universiti Teknikal Malaysia (UTeM), Melaka.
right now is eco-friendly products that are more durable than normal products. We will continue to develop more value-added, as well as environmental friendly products to cater to different market needs. As the Government is promoting a ‘greener’ Malaysia and CIDB is also emphasising standards for green buildings, we are similarly committed with our products that carry SIRIM Eco-Label endorsement and MyHijau certification.
B & I: CSC’s performance over the years has been impressive except for the unprecedented downturn in 2014. Would you care to comment on this? CSC: 2014 was another tough year for us after the financial crisis in 2008 with the imbalance of demand and supply globally, coupled with the slow growth pace of major economies such as China and US. One reason Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 15
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Project reference – Roll Former Plant, Bukit Beruntung, Selangor
was the excessive production of steel products from Mainland China that led to price war. The steel market was bad that year and added to that the Malaysian economy was also not doing too well – reports show that it was red figures for a lot of steel mills including us. Another reason was that in order to comply with the government regulations, we need to buy the hot-rolled coils, our upstream material, from a local supplier who charged a relative high price. Consequently, both our production cost and profit margin were negatively affected. However, we always monitor the steel market trends carefully and exchange information with our parent company on a timely basis so as to react fast to the rapid changes. In addition, credit should be given to the united team spirit of our workforce that ensures the strategy and targets set by the Company are executed smoothly and many thanks to our parent company, China Steel Corporation of Taiwan, that continues 16 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
to provide valuable support in technological advances and product quality. All of these factors had enabled us to perform well in the following year. B & I: Given the current regional and global economic climate, where will CSC Steel be going in the next five years? CSC: Firstly, we see that continuous revamping and upgrading of our equipment would be needed to produce quality products - the key factor to remaining competitive in the market. To expand our customer base, we will be continually developing and promoting our high-value products to new industries. In future, we will be cooperating more closely with our customers and a target mission we have in mind is to educate them by comparing the features of the different grades of products rather than prices. Equipped with such product knowledge, we hope that our customers will apply it appropriately in
selecting their material of choice for optimal performance. We, the management team and work force, will need to concentrate and contribute our best to the company to bring costs down and increase profitability. We will also be paying more attention to environmental protection, energy-saving and factory discharge so as to minimise environmental impact. Another area that we are emphasising is corporate social responsibility (CSR) which we have started internally and intend to slowly expand to the surrounding communities. Several initiatives had been taken to further enhance our green efforts a few years ago and we are also strengthening our presence within the communities by organising events and donations. With all these in mind, we will continue to do our best, for the company, the environment and its communities, while seizing any opportunities along the way to further strengthen our presence in Southeast Asia. ■
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PECOL - rebranded for a new vision Management team of PECOL speaks to B&I magazine on the recent rebranding as well as its plans for the future. PIONEERING IN THE manufacture and marketing of water heaters back in the early 1970s, Pacific Engineering Sdn Bhd (Pecol), under the trade name PECOL, has, in the ensuing years, carved a niche for itself not only as the regional industry leader but also a premier innovator in energy-saving water heating technology. Since then, PECOL’s scope of business has expanded, from its core activity of producing home electrical units to include a wide product portfolio for commercial and industrial applications, e.g., heat pumps, solar heaters and coffeematic machines, and design systems (standard or customised). But all that, illustrious as it may be, is the recent past – today, in the wake of ownership and management change, PECOL is on the threshold of a new beginning, rebranded for a new vision, under Enormous Achievement Sdn Bhd (EASB). Recently, B&I talked to Pecol’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr James Law, and Vice President, Mr Ramani Nair, on the change that has been charted for PECOL.
Green Hotel Hybrid ECO Hot Water Storage with PecoL® Hotel ECO Mini Heat Pump.
Green Hospital ECO Commercial Heat Pump.
Hybrid Eco Solar Water Heater with PecoL® Hybrid Eco Hot Water Storage.
B & I: By way of introduction to our readers, could you give us a brief overview on Enormous Achievement Sdn Bhd? EASB: Enormous Achievement is both a special-purpose vehicle and an investment in Pecol with the PECOL brand in the forefront. Since its establishment in 1968, Pecol has come a long way, through a second change of shareholding and now re-branding via our nationwide Positive Eco-Living campaign to share our expertise and service in innovative water heating technology that saves energy and is environmentally-friendly. That is the gist of what Enormous Achievement is all about. To expand further, we are embarking on a nationwide programme (P2RP) to repair and refurbish PECOL products, tanks that have been and are still in use since the 1970s in more than 4,000 buildings. That’s one of the reasons why we have monopoly of the domestic market with our track record of long-lasting and reasonably-priced products. Even so, we still need to re-strategise and stay 18 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
ahead of the competition – it is not all about margins and enjoying it ourselves but sharing it with consumers by hitting the market with volume and better pricing. For our programmes, we are getting support from Government agencies, for example, grant funding in 2014 from MTDC (Malaysian Technology Development Corporation) to commercialise our hybrid hot water system which allows users to enjoy ‘free’ hot water. B & I: On this basis, it would be ages before a replacement unit is needed, don’t you think? EASB: Even with one-time purchases, there is volume out there as the industry is growing; there are so many building projects going on here and overseas - the market is big and we want to go global. This is why the Government is coming in to assist us and why
we are getting into ‘contract manufacturing’ offshore on OEM basis, a more viable alternative than capex (for land, factory and machinery) to expand our own production capacity in Malaysia. On the domestic front, we are targeting 1.0 million households by 2018 for PECOL energy-saving products. As far as distribution is concerned, we have our network of associations, of plumbers, building materials suppliers and so on that are territorialised to handle enquiries and orders - everybody knows us, so it is just a matter of announcing what’s available or new. B & I: Of the PECOL product portfolio of hot water systems, heaters and pumps, which is the bestseller in Malaysia and why? EASB: It would be our heat pumps, because it uses 75% less electricity compared to conventional boilers of the same capacity
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“... positive ecoliving is a lifestyle that benefits all, how its impact can be quantified and, more importantly, how it can be lived day-today. This is the vision we want to share with fellow Malaysians.”
Pecol’s Vice President Mr Ramani Nair (left) and Director of Corporate Affairs Mr James Law.
– heat pumps are basically to heat, not boil, water to 60° or 70°, and are widely used in hotels. Heat pumps are the reverse of air conditioners – primarily for heating and the ‘waste’ is cold air which you throw into lifts, interiors, storage rooms or where drying is needed. Typically, a dual-function 30-gallon heat pump costs about RM9,000. B & I: P E C O L i s m a r k e t e d a s “Innovations in Green Energy.” What are some of the innovations that feature in your products? EASB: Innovation is about change, from the norm to something better, say, an additional function, for example. Take our hybrid tank, which is not an electrical product but a storage tank, then, observe how an air conditioner system works – it cools the interior space and expels hot air within into the ambient air or atmosphere as ‘waste’. By installing two additional valves to the air conditioner system, we can harness this waste energy and transform it to functional energy by diverting it to our hybrid tank, where the piping acts as a heat exchanger and transfers heat (from the air conditioner’s
outdoor compressor) to what’s in the tank and generate hot water. This is our PECOL® Air-con Water Heater, the world’s first waste heat reclamation heater for heating up water using heat generated by either a single or several split air conditioners. We have a few R&D projects in the pipeline, e.g., the 4-in-1 refrigerant system to be announced in four to five months, so too premature to say more at this time. Other than that, we are continually upgrading and enhancing our line of products in every aspect, i.e., the system itself, valves, switches, materials and so on and re-designing our heat pumps to achieve more than 75% savings in electricity. B & I: To promote a greener lifestyle among Malaysians, PECOL launched a nationwide “Positive Eco-Liv ing” campaign at IGEM 2015. How is it faring? EASB: The Campaign is aimed at drawing awareness to our existing lifestyle and its adverse impact on the environment which we are, in fact, borrowing from our future generations. First, we need to stop the damage being done, which right now is going very badly, and then look at recovery. However, the whole idea of stopping is so far away, it has become an impossible dream so reducing the damage is the only reality. Small though it may be our contribution is to engage individuals, communities and corporations to join us and form an umbrella of energy conservationists and savers. Anchored by commercial institutions, such as hotels, at the forefront, we plan
to organise a programme where 30-40 participating families, as teams, are invited to a home environment where the lifestyle is basic, i.e., without technology, as in the past. Without compromising their conveniences, our agenda is to show them how we can adopt an eco-lifestyle, living in community and consciously caring for the environment and use of energy. This will be the blueprint, an example that the community worldwide can follow. The question we would pose after the experience is ‘do you want to be part of positive eco-living?’ This issue have been around for a long time but have gone stagnant for a number of reasons, e.g., no continuity, no effort to qualify and quantify findings or effects, lack of facilities and so on. Anyway, to our surprise, a lot of corporations (e.g., Yayasan Hijau, MyHijau) and individuals have placed real interest in our campaign. Given a chance, we want to take it global, the understanding that lifestyles, and adaptability to change, vary from country to country. B & I: In your opinion, is enough being done in Malaysia about green technology by, say, the Government, the private sector and the public? EASB: If enough has been done, we won’t be talking about this today. I would say a lot of effort is yet to be put in by everyone concerned, right from the individual to corporate and the Government. Everyone is involved in bringing this together, everyone is talking about it but not enough is being done. A platform has to be created to come together and this is what we are doing. We are too engrossed in our materialistic life so much so that we are only focused on making money to pay bills, bounded, as it were, by economic slavery. While the Government has launched initiatives and organised activities to promote environmental care, eco-living and all that, these were not scaled up or sustained over time. The thing is, in tackling these issues in the right way where everyone accepts it, we should address them ‘real life’, showing them how positive eco-living is a lifestyle that benefits all, how its impact can be quantified and, more importantly, how it can be lived day-to-day. This is the vision we want to share with fellow Malaysians. ■
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CIDB and DOSH collaborate for greater safety and health in Malaysian construction Joint pledge to reduce, by 2020, fatality rate in the construction sector by 50 per cent.
IT IS CAUSE for concern when out of the total of 668 fatalities registered in 2015 in cases of occupational hazards, the Malaysian construction industry accounts for 21%, or 140, up from 89 in 2014, numbers alarming enough to earn the sector discredit in having the “worst safety and health record.” By the same token, it is also cause for “critical intervention”, for corrective action and for a concerted effort by party(ies) concerned to reduce, if not eliminate, the aforesaid numbers. To this end, the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) and Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) have penned a collaborative partnership at a recent safety and health media workshop held on 23 May 2016 in Kuala Lumpur. The collaboration is aimed at better understanding of each agency’s role and areas of responsibility. Areas of Collaboration and Cooperation The joint pledge by CIDB and DOSH to reduce, by 2020, the fatality rate in the construction sector by 50%, is in line with (a) the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) set under the Safety, Quality and Professionalism Thrust of the Construction Industry Transformation Plan (CITP) 2015 and (b) the National Occupational Safety and Health Master Plan for Malaysia 2020 (OSHMP 2020), now into its third phase called “Preventive Culture”, aimed at inculcating a safe and healthy work culture that will contribute to enhancing productivity and competitiveness. Agreed areas of collaboration and cooperation between CIDB and DOSH cover: a) Legal and Enforcement s Smart and coordinated enforcement and shared information for greater efficiency and effectiveness and to avoid duplication, e.g., DOSH may report to CIDB or vice-versa on (i) for disciplinary action (licence suspension and/or revocation) against a contractor for not responding
Ir Ahmad ‘Asri Abdul Hamid, CEO of CIDB Malaysia. 20 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
Director General, Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Ministry of Human Resources Dato’ Ir Mohtar Musri (left) and CEO of CIDB Malaysia Ir Ahmad ‘Asri Abdul Hamid.
to notices of non-compliance issued by DOSH, or (ii) on compliance to Act 520 for projects requiring DOSH approval. s Investigations, i.e., share information on investigations according to their areas of jurisdiction, e.g., DOSH on incidences at construction sites whereas CIDB on incidences that involve construction quality, structural failure during or after construction. b) Manpower Development, namely, enhancement on skills training in the construction industry, developing the National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) in construction, on-going cooperation in enhancing staff competency in safety and health and development of new training modules. c) Standard Enhancement s Formulation of standards in assessment to be used by the industry incorporating regulatory and standard compliance, to jointly develop and promote OSH best practices (Code of Practice and Guidelines). s Promotion of and training in safety standards and guidelines. d) Promotion and Awareness, via various activities/programmes to drive home the message of safety and health among stakeholders, and the industry’s need for Safety and Health Officers. Q For more information please visit www.cidb.gov.my
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Wood and Lifestyle Fair 2016
Initiative to promote SMEs and enhance productivity in furniture and timber industry. BUMIPUTRA ENTREPRENEURSHIP in the woodworking industry is far from significant, noted Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) Director General Dr Jalaluddin Harun during his opening speech at the Wood and Lifestyle Fair 2016. Further, he remarked, statistics has it that of the total wood products export, valued at RM22.14 billion in 2015 (with RM7.3 billion attributed to wood furniture alone), the Bumiputra contribution amounted to only RM371 million. Further, as of 2015, only 345 (or 9.5%) of the 3,529 wood and furniture manufacturers in Malaysia are Bumiputra-owned and operated - even so 326 (or 95%) of these companies are smallsized businesses. Reasons cited for the inability of these small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to enhance productivity, increase marketability or aspire to a larger market share at home and abroad include, among others, lack of capital, limited technology and ‘backyard’type manufacturing facilities. In addressing these shortcomings, MTIB has put into place a number of initiatives and programmes for the wood-based industry such as the recent Wood and Lifestyle Fair held in Kuala
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Lumpur from 20-22 May at Putra World Trade Centre. Fair 2016 Agenda Themed “Wood Inspires Lifestyle”, the three-day event showcased a wide assortment of wood products for the interior design and building construction industry (home and office furniture, flooring, etc.), live demos (traditional wood-carving, aromatic oils, extraction of gaharu resin, etc.) and SME services (contract manufacturing and supply). Concurrent with the Fair, feature presentations by industry professionals and the academia covered subjects that ranged from the aesthetics of timber to applications of engineered timber in construction, biocomposite products and applications, the international design scenario and careers in wood-based industries. Other MTIB Initiatives The Wood and Lifestyle Fair 2016 represents but one of several MTIB programmes that are designed to promote the industry both upstream and down – others under MTIB’s stewardship/sponsorship include:
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‘Program Sokong Bahan Mentah’, i.e., assistance in securing raw materials - since 2012 and up to March 2016, MTIB has approved 64 applications up to value of RM68.07 million; ‘Pinjaman Mesin’ under ‘Projek Peningkatan Kapasiti Pengeluaran’, procurement of machines (CNCs, panel and beam saws, etc) to increase production capacity and encourage creativity and innovation; ‘Program Pembangunan Modal Insan’, a yearly programme to develop skills in technical knowledge and training, as well as financing and management; ‘Program Pengurusan LEAN’, for improvement and upgrading of wood processing techniques; develop and promote marketability and markets for wood products through participation in foreign and domestic trade fairs, exhibitions - a specialpurpose vehicle of note is the Furniture Design Programme (branded as TANGGAM) where local designers are given the opportunity to showcase their talents at international exhibitions, e.g., i-Saloni at Milan. Q
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One Man’s Waste, Another Man’s Wealth To many of us, rice husks, coconut trunks, oil palm fronds and empty fruit bunches are nothing but a pile of residue. But did you know that they can be turned into furniture and building materials? For many years now, the demand for wood far exceeds the supply. The biggest challenge has always been fulfilling demand without sacrificing our beautiful forests. Little did we know, the things we often regard as junk could actually be a solution to this problem. Possessing excellent mechanical and physical properties, wood made from agricultural by-products is not only durable, but also highly customisable in terms of weight, structure and density. We at MTIB are committed in finding solutions to make both you and Mother Nature happy. With MTIB, your wastes are not wasted.
MTIB is committed towards enhancing the sustainable growth of the Malaysian timber industry through various initiatives and innovations.
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Forum to address the challenges of providing affordable and adequate housing Organised by marcus evans, the recent 7th Annual Affordable Housing Projects forum featured a line-up of international thought leaders and practitioners.
More so now than ever, with increasing urbanisation worldwide, affordable housing has been the subject of much debate, swinging back and forth between (would-be) buyers of homes and the people who would build them, and the powers that be in the middle of it all. Inevitably, the universal phenomenon of people migrating into cities for a better way of life calls for infrastructure and socioeconomic framework to be in place for sustainable urban living, i.e., employment, utilities, waste management, mobility and, primarily, affordable living spaces or housing. The latter was the key concern at the 7th Annual Affordable Housing Projects convened in Kuala Lumpur recently which featured an international line-up of thought leaders and practitioners, with the focus on accessibility to affordable and adequate housing, resulting from rapid urbanisation and population growth, particularly, in developing countries. Conference Agenda In addressing the many ‘critical and strategic challenges’ facing the housing sector worldwide, the comprehensive programme for the event included: s Government, national and global ‘spotlights’, highlighting the latest and most innovative housing development initiatives in countries, e.g., Australia, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Singapore, Vietnam; s Breakaway sessions on: (a) Integrated Planning and Project Development; (b) Innovative Design, Construction Materials and Technologies (c) Housing Finances and Public-Private Partnerships; s ‘Frontiers in Housing’, a mix of interactive group discussions and course on Developing Housing Blueprint for Inclusive Growth; s Exclusive site tours to Galeri Anjung Rumawip (Rumah Mampu Wilayah Perseketuan) Kuala Lumpur and IBS Centre. 24 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
Selected Summaries a) Country Spotlight – Malaysia (1): “Transformation of Affordable Housing in Malaysia, the Untold Story” by Jabatan Perumahan Negara (JPN). s incepted in 1955, the People’s Housing Programme (PHP) aimed at monitoring and management of re-settling squatters and meeting demand for housing for low income group (<RM2,500) with a two-pronged strategy of rent and sale; s early projects initiated in Selangor and Perak, designated as ‘transit homes’ for young couples yet to start families, with easy terms to encourage savings and subsequent purchase of own/bigger homes. To date, more than 417 projects undertaken; s reality today is that even with income of RM3,000, people cannot afford low-cost houses of RM35K, need Government intervention as builder/developer and for loans; s challenges (then and now): (a) land is under State control whereas funding is Federal, (b) concerns about creating ‘urban ghettos’ where owners/occupiers are unable to manage their homes; s JPN, on its own, estimates on 66,000 units to be built by 2018 (compared to Government’s target of 1.0 million); s JPN also includes rehabilitation of abandoned private housing projects for which Government is spending RM40 million due in part to unlicensed developments. (b) Country Spotlight – Australia: “Providing High Quality Public Housing for the Lower Income Group (LIG) at Affordable Rents to Improve Housing Ownership” by Department for Communities and Social Inclusion, Australia. s 7 million homes across the country; 67% live in large owner-
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occupied detached homes, 31% in rented premises and 5% in social housing; Federal/state/local councils all engaged in housing, i.e., tax policies (federal), social housing and ownership, planning approvals and administrative services (state/councils). housing goals: a) retention of % population as homeowners b) access to rental market c) provide social housing to low-income group and facilitating pathways for them to education and jobs d) reduction of homelessness challenges: (a) low density of large-tract houses (2.6 people per home), high mortgages and long periods of repayment - need for better mix of housing (b) with easy access to rental market, low-income group or mobile community not compelled to build up assets and/or saving to buy own property initiatives include (a) construction of UNO apartments, unique mix of private and social housing and mixedtenure in the CBD, (b) through Equity Start and AHIF, provide subsidies (pathways) to head forward to purchase of own homes
(c) Country Spotlight – Malaysia (2): Strengthening Legislative and Institutional Frameworks to Encourage Best Practices and Mitigate Risks in the Housing Sector by Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia. s by 2010, 72% of population live in urban areas. Past consumer survey that rural areas were deemed ‘poor’ (development is structured) whereas urban areas were considered ‘rich’ (free market system) does hold true today, including perception that ‘urbanites can afford houses’. s imbalance in demand (1.5 million Malaysians do not own homes) and supply (industry is profit-driven, focus on high-end and speculative market) s mismatch in uncoordinated policies (State governments have dominion over land and Federal on funding). s suppliers of Government housing programmes (serving B20 and M70 categories) and agencies not targeting middle-income group for whom housing is critical. s PR1MA is statutory body, commenced operations in 2013, mandated to regulate and develop half a million homes at RM100K to RM 200K targeted at singles or married
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couples with combined income of RM10K. as of 29 March 2016, applicants (mostly aged below 40) registered with PR1MA number 1,257,047. as of 2015, PR1MA secured approvals to build 233,350 units with 84,132 under construction, i.e., own development 35,370 units, contracted out 188,113 and joint-ventures 9,897, with 84% priced below RM300K financing packages available: PR1MA Homeowners Assistance Programme and Rent-to-Own Scheme
(d) Country Spotlight – Singapore: “Delving into Key Design Principles for Mass Housing” by Surbana Jurong Pte Ltd, Singapore, consultants for urbanisation, industrialisation and infrastructure development. s company credited with 26 comprehensively planned townships of over a million homes in Singapore where 85% of population live in Housing Development Board flats/apartments. s guiding principles in design: (a) connectivity, i.e., integration of commercial aspects, proximity to MRT lines, provision of spaces (public, semi-public, semi-private, private zones, easy accessibility between apartment buildings, (b) ageing in place, i.e., activity-centric with care centres, alert alarm system, grab bars for movement, easy location of switches, etc. (c) social vibrancy, with community centres and full facilities, e.g., playground, shops, parks, etc. (d) safety and privacy (e) productivity, i.e., standardisation in construction with 70% pre-cast components (in designated offsite areas), pre-finished polymetric construction to minimise architectural work and avoids any form of plastering. (f) sustainable design, with passive “green” aspects in building orientation for maximum daylight and natural ventilation, solar panelling, rainwater harvesting, greenery and shrubs, chutes for recyclables, etc. (g) maintainability, to prevent buildings from becoming slums, residents pay for maintenance (subsidies for smaller apartments), automation to monitor systems, lifts, etc. s estate renewal scheme, to demolish/rebuild and/or upgrade. Q
Hume Marketing Co Sdn Bhd As a major building materials supplier in the country, Hume Marketing Co Sdn Bhd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Leong Industries Berhad, a company listed on the main board of Bursa Malaysia Securities. The company was formerly known as Hong Leong Marketing Co Berhad and its principal activities include the trading and distribution of building materials. It assumed its current name in 2013 and is an established player in the building construction industry for close to 50 years. Today, with well over 100 employees under its wing, Hume Marketing has consolidated its core competencies in the sales and distribution of building and construction materials. The Company is involved in both the dealers and project market, and has an extensive nationwide network, i.e., branches in East and Peninsular Malaysia. The Company carries a wide range of building materials for supply to the building sector, broadly classified into built items which include the essentials of cement, steel and concrete products, architectural finishing products and specialty items. In short, all of the above coupled with its more than 100 local agencies in hand makes Hume Marketing, the preferred “One-Stop Building Materials Centre” for the construction industry.
Products and Services Hume Marketing’s portfolio of building products and services is categorized as: a) Bulk Products: Steel, bars, cements, wire mesh, concrete products, etc. b) Architectural Products Ceramic wall & floor tiles, sanitary & bathroom products, tap fitting & accessories, roof tiles, fibre cement products, metal roofing, etc. c) Specialty Items: ‘Duofoil’ insulation material, ‘Ital’ adhesive system, ‘DuralLock’ & ‘Lockwood’ security system, ‘Esteem’ tap wares, ‘American Standard’ sanitary & bathroom products. Living up to its corporate mission of “Creating Values Through Customers’ Satisfaction”, Hume Marketing is actively involved in product development by keeping closely in touch with development in the building materials industry.
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R+T Asia 2016 break all records
Covering 45,000 square metres, R+T Asia 2016 attracted 486 exhibitors and 27,088 visitors from 94 countries, with significant increase for international visitors. R+T ASIA 2016, held from March 22-24 in Shanghai, set new records for exhibitor and visitor attendance and exhibitor space this year. Attracting 27,088 visitors and 486 exhibitors, the show covered 45,000 square metres, an increase in floor space of 20% over 2015, with displays focused on interior and exterior sun protection systems, windows, doors, gates and roller shutters. “Our continued growth is solid proof that we are growing in the right direction,” said David Zhong, President of VNU Exhibitions Asia, the show organiser. “Our success comes from our exclusively B2B format and our matchmaking and educational initiatives that attract and connect high quality visitors and exhibitors.” High quality visitors The total number of visitors for this year showed an increase of 24% over 2015. The roller/shutter and sun protection industry was again the most strongly represented visitor group, followed by the door and gate industry. Almost 7,000 international visitors came from outside China as foreign visitors increased by almost 29% from 2015. Visitors traveled to Shanghai from 94 different countries, with significant increase for almost all countries. After China, the top countries were Australia, South Korea, Taiwan, India, USA, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Russia, Germany and Poland. The show’s new Hosted Buyer program assisted exhibitors in finding qualified buyers, accelerating the process of seizing new business opportunities. The program provided incentives that matched buyers primarily from North America, Australia, New Zealand and Belarus with exhibitors from China.
show also attracted companies from other continents, such as European companies like Hörmann, Somfy, Nice and Forest. The show’s German Pavilion again showcased German companies that displayed their export and import opportunities. Exhibitor satisfaction with the quality of visitors was remarkably high, as the number of international decision-makers also increased over 2015.
Almost 500 exhibitors In all, 486 exhibitors from 19 countries exhibited at R+T Asia 2016, a 12% increase over 2015. Many international companies are from Asia, such as Alkenz, Wintec Korea, Uni-Soleil or Dong Won Industry. The
Focus on industry’s hot topics Themed “Better technologies, better life”, the show focused on smart technology and future technology trends in the industry while global experts and industry professionals discussed and shared insights
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on “Smart Home Brings the Future to Life,” and “Global Insights and Technologies” at the International Window and Door Summit. For the first time the show featured a Smart 2020 pavilion that showcase a Smart Home of the future. Produced with the non-profit ZigBee Alliance, the pavilion featured new global IoT standards and the latest technologies and products in home automation. The R+T team has already started preparation for the next edition of R+T Asia 2017, slated for March 21-23, 2017 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre that is expected to take up five halls and cover 50,000 square meters. Q
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Incredible India Seminar
Organised by CIDB & CIDB Holdings, the seminar’s focus is on India’s New Policy Directions and the implications for investment and business. SUFFICE IT TO SAY, the going is tough, given the lacklustre growth and/or slowdown in the global economy and the cyclical nature of the building construction sector. In view of such circumstances, the resounding call by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) is for Malaysian industry players to go forward, or rather, west, to India, to take advantage of infrastructure projects and investment opportunities that the sub-continent has to offer in its rapid development and economic expansion. Rated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a ‘bright spot’ in the global economic gloom, India’s accelerated growth of 7.6% in 2015-16, high GDP growth is the backdrop for its Budget 2016-2017 which, amongst others, allocates 2.21 trillion rupees (RM130.6 billion) in total outlay for infrastructure, i.e. roads, railways, ports and other facilities, Seminar Aims These, and more, were conveyed to Malaysian stakeholders at the recent “Incredible India Seminar”, organised by CIDB and CIDB Holdings Sdn Bhd in conjunction with International Construction Week 2016, aimed at (a) disseminating information on potential construction business opportunities in India, (b) providing an overview of the current policy and market outlook of India, and (c) creating a networking platform for exporters and ready-to-export construction industry stakeholders. The seminar’s focus is on India’s New Policy Directions and their implications for investment and business. Areas of Opportunities Presentations by Malaysian and Indian panellists covered various potential project opportunities in Infrastructure, Smart City and Integrated Utilities areas, including: s roads, highways, expressways, bridges, tunnels, etc. s airports, metros, monorails, etc. s renewable energy (solar, hydro, wind) s power transmission and distribution s water distribution, waste water manage30 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
LEFT: YBhg Dato’ Sri Ir Dr Judin Abdul Karim, Chairman, CIDB Holdings Sdn Bhd (center) flanked by Sr Abdul Latif Hitam, CEO, CIDB Holdings Sdn Bhd (right) and YBhg Dato’ Hj Mokhtar Samad, Director, CIDB Malaysia. RIGHT: Participants at the seminar.
Dato’ Sri Ir Dr Judin (4th from left); His Excellency T S Tirumurti, High Commissioner of India to Malaysia (5th from left); YBhg Dato’ Sri Zohari Hj Akob, Secretary General, Ministry of Works, Malaysia (6th from left); YBhg Dato’ Ir Ahmad ‘Asri Abdul Hamid, CEO, CIDB Malaysia (7th from left) with speakers and panellists.
ment and treatment, water desalination, river cleaning, etc. Financial and Other Concerns In a keynote and opening address to the assembly, YBhg Datuk Seri Zohari Akob, Secretary General of the Ministry of Works elaborated on his appointment as Nodal Officer (Project Investments) MalaysiaIndia, a role that serves to provide guidance and assistance to Malaysian companies interested in building and investment opportunities in India. Other issues presented at the special-purpose event
featured analyses, assessments and insights by independent thought leaders, financial and management consultants on general policy directions and financial aspects of doing business in India. Footnote Having previously focused on countries such as Myanmar, Indonesia and South Africa, it was the November 2015 visit (at the ASEAN Summit) by Prime Minister of India, His Excellency Narenda Modi, which mooted CIDB’s spotlight on India this time around. Q
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Bauma 2016: An outstanding success for PERI At the 32nd Edition of the world’s leading trade fair for the construction industry, 175,000 visitors were recorded at PERI’s exhibition hall. The Germany-based company presented several break-through innovations, once again raising the benchmark for efficiency, speed and safety: DUO Universal Formwork, PERI UP Easy Facade Scaffolding, SKYMAX Slab Formwork and the ACS Core 400 Core Climbing Formwork. PERI Malaysia Managing Director Bernhard Steinle confirmed: “Bauma 2016 was a great success for us and I am particularly pleased to have welcomed many Malaysian companies in Munich.”
DUO Universal Formwork is PERI’s new lightweight solution for walls, columns and slabs. Almost all operations with DUO can be carried out without tools and the working steps are easy to understand. It is designed so that less experienced users of system formwork are able to work with DUO quickly and efficiently.
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PERI UP Easy with the innovative frame combines safety and cost-effectiveness in an ideal way. The scaffolding is characterized by its very low weight which results in significantly reduced assembly and dismantling times. In order to be able to meet the continuously increasing safety requirements when forming slabs, PERI’s new SKYMAX Panel Slab Formwork system allows each component to be mounted from a safe position on the installation area. The concept ensures a higher degree of efficiency with low expense values.
For high-rise building cores with medium to large dimensions, PERI has developed the new ACS Core 400 self-climbing formwork with a very high load-bearing capacity, underlining PERI’s position as the go-to solution provider for sophisticated formwork requirements. PERI exhibits were constantly surrounded by large crowds and the PERI specialists had their hands full explaining PERI formwork and scaffolding technology as well as engineering aspects and project solution details. In addition to numerous business transactions with customers, PERI was also very happy with the huge number of new contacts that were made. As a result, the company is expecting many additional orders and opportunities in the wake of the fair in order to support companies in the construction and scaffolding industry for both small and large projects. Bauma 2016 has strengthened PERI’s role as the world leader in formwork and scaffolding.
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The Malaysia Academy of Han Studies Strengthening tradition through design More than 25,000 radial pieces of Lysaght® 360 Seam® used to translate one-of-a-kind roof design into reality.
TRADITION REPRESENTS a critical piece of our culture and that includes every aspect of our lives. Among the strongest representation of tradition are the architectural designs of homes that defines who we are. The Tulou clusters in Southern China is a particularly impressive symbol of yesteryears’ tradition with its unique form of structure symbolising strength, harmony and community within its then residents, the Hakka Chinese. Currently, it is recognised by the World Heritage Organization as a UNESCO site. Inspired by this one-of-a-kind structure, The Malaysia Academy of Han Studies (MAHS), an iconic education centre situated in Malacca, has specifically tailored its school vision of Chinese philosophy education to create an atmosphere as a reminder of tradition. Completed in February 2016, the architectural structure of MAHS echoes the school’s purpose yet does not compromise on functionality. The structure emphasises on the village atmosphere of the Tulou Clusters to generate a community-based environment that promotes the circulation of people and energy for like-minded individuals pursuing a scholarly path. The centre of attention for this grand and ambitious building is no doubt the one-of-a-kind design of the roof, a rich interpretation of the Tulou structure. Not only was it designed with a beautiful 32 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
tapestry in mind, the roof also functions to allow natural ventilation and day light to flow through the building. To translate the idea into reality, Australian-based architect, Studio 505, together with its local counterpart, worked with NS BlueScope Lysaght, a company with a long-standing reputation of expertise in roofing vernacular in the architecture community, to transform the architectural design into reality.
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The effect of lighting over the mica particles of the metallic finish provides a unique perception of depth. The particles create a striking effect as the appearance of the painted surface looks different depending on the lighting condition and viewing angle.
In the olden days, the material of the Tulou style structure is mainly composed of clay tiles and sandy soils. Today, the beauty of this traditional building has been modernised with stronger substances namely, concrete and steel to reinforce its structural integrity. There is no better fit for the MAHS project than NS BlueScope Lysaght when it comes to the challenge of creating a cylinder-shaped roof and maintaining high safety standard throughout the construction process. As a reputable company with strong values, NS BlueScope Lysaght is a well sought-after company with countless successful portfolios. With more than 25,000 radial pieces, each piece is measured and produced individually using Lysaght® 360 Seam® standing profile, NS BlueScope Lysaght’s Supply & Install Team undertook the project which had many onsite challenges ranging from space constraints and co-ordination of works between other various trades. This non-conventional roof requires material that is versatile, flexible and beautiful, and Lysaght® 360 Seam® Roofing profile fits this objective. It can be customised for pitched, curved and tapered 34 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
roof to suit most architectural-challenging designs without compromising on quality and functionality. Once the under-liner of the Lysaght® 360 Seam® double skin roof system is installed on the MAHS structure, the building is already water tight, allowing other interior work underneath the roof to take place simultaneously, hence expediting the project schedule significantly and aiding the completion of the project within its timeline. The material used for this stunningly beautiful roof is Clean COLORBOND® Steel. The colour of choice is Copper Penny from Clean Colorbond® Pearlescent XPD Series imbued with a metallic sheen and colour tones that blends naturally into the tropical environment. The aesthetic beauty stands out not only for its impressive outlook but also for its high durability, strong corrosion resistance and also its high resistance to dirt, fungal growth and staining. This provides longer lasting colour stability and acts as a strong guard against weathering and paint delamination. The Clean COLORBOND® functionality adds on to the fact that it does not compromise in terms of creating an aesthetically pleasing
design. As proven by the MAHS building, you can have the best of both worlds – looking good and standing strong. Safety standards at site were strictly maintained by Lysaght’s safety team and weekly site safety walks. Additional measures for safe work at height were in the form of erecting tubular scaffoldings around the perimeter of each drum. Every man working on this roof was protected at all times with safety nets, double lanyard safety harness and life lines. Being part of the team behind the construction of the MAHS project is standing proof of quality work by NS BlueScope Lysaght. With a solid foundation of 50 years’ experience, Lysaght has stamped its professionalism on countless iconic buildings within the Asian region. MAHS is a new addition to the list, transforming designs and ideas on paper into reality is an architectural dream come true. Q
For more information about NS BlueScope Lysaght Malaysia,visit www.lysaght.com.my or contact us at: mysupport@bluescope.com, hotline: 1700-88-8688.
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Vibration testing using the Electrodynamics Shaker System.
Product reliability testing at SIRIM QAS International
What is product reliability testing, how it is done and the purpose. IN THIS AGE of mass production or processing, just about any consumable item carries a warranty, a written undertaking by the manufacturer or retailer to repair or replace said item within a specified period in the event of product failure or malfunction. For the price paid, the consumer assumes, rightfully, that the purchased product is reliable insofar as quality, safety or life cycle and, when something goes wrong, the onus is on the manufacturer to make good or face the consequences. Suffice it to say, product reliability is at the heart of a company’s reputation and, indeed, its well-being in the long term. Failed products can affect profit margins and, very quickly, draw adverse and unwanted publicity. Product Reliability Testing – What It Is At SIRIM QAS International, Product Reliability Testing is about increasing quality, safety, and life cycle – it is a specialised field that requires deep understanding of product characteristics and the potential changes it undergoes when the environment, to which the 36 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
product is exposed, also changes. A reliable product would produce consistency and reproducibility of characteristics and performance even if tests were to be administered at two different occasions, with likelihood of reaching the same results. Product Reliability Testing - Purposes Firstly, it is essential to know the details of the product (design, materials, and processing procedures) and the service conditions the products would be exposed to. An analysis of expected failure behaviour leads the Reliability Engineer to design a suitable accelerated test, from which failure data can be derived and enable the reliability engineer to develop a formula from which products’ lifetime can be predicted. Product Reliability Testing also serves to determine whether a certain configuration of a product is feasible or which, of several possible configurations, is the most optimum with respect to performance, reliability and costs. It allows more
Altitude testing at SIRIM QAS International.
sensitive comparisons to further improve product development, manufacturing cost, maintenance and use of standard parts. Also, it demonstrates whether product
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design is adequate to meet the various environmental conditions and latent capabilities of a product under more severe or diverse conditions than those immediately anticipated. Product Reliability Test – How It Is Done Based on Military Standard (MIL-STD) 810 that was introduced in 1962 to provide a series of tests to simulate how material would hold up to environmental stress during its operational lifetime and revised several times over the years (most recently, Revision G in 2008), tests include: s Method 501.5: High Temperature - that may temporarily or permanently impair performance with change in material properties and dimensions. s Method 502.5: Low Temperature - with adverse effects on almost all basic materials, typically hardening or embrittlement, loss of lubrication and lubricant flow due to increased viscosity, binding of parts from different contraction of dissimilar materials, etc. s Method 506.5: Rain, i.e., test for water resistance and also used to determine Ingress Protection (IP) rating of the device. s Method 507.5: Humidity - to determine how well the device can hold up to warm and humid environmental condition. s Method 510.5: Sand and Dust - to determine how well a device is designed to prevent ingress of particle into the product. s Method 512.5: Immersion – to determine whether a device can withstand splashes of water, or being submerged o partially submerged in water.
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Method 514.6: Vibration - to determine if a device can withstand the vibrations it would be exposed to during its lifecycle. Method 516.6: Shock or “Drop” Test - to determine how well a device can put up with general physical abuse while in operation, such as nearby explosions. Method 500.5: Low Pressure Testing (altitude testing) – to determine if a material can withstand and/or operate in a low pressure environment and/or withstand rapid pressure changes. Method 503.5: Temperature Shock – to determine if a material can withstand sudden temperature changes (>10°C per minute) of the surrounding atmosphere without physical damage or deterioration in performance. Method 504.1: Contamination by Fluids – temporary exposure encountered during its life cycle, either occasionally or intermittently. Method 505.5: Solar Radiation (sunshine) – to evaluate material likely to be exposed to solar radiation during its life cycle in hot climates and when heating or actinic effects are concern. Method 508.6: Fungus – to determine fungal or microbial grow and how it may degrade/impact the use of the material. Method 509.5: Salt Fog Testing – to determine the effectiveness of protective coatings and finishes as well as the effect of salt deposits on the physical and electrical aspects of material. Q
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Classic high roll Roman clay roof gets a modern twist
The new Toscana® Warisan joins the Heritage Collection, offering elegant design with enhanced durability and leak-proof performance.
TOP: The new Toscana® Warisan clay roof tiles give the roof an elegant appearance. BOTTOM: Stylish colour selections to match any house design. (From left: Dark brown, Natural and Charcoal.)
CLASSIC HIGH ROLL profile is popularly seen on roofs throughout Europe. Now you can have the same touch of class with Monier’s Toscana® Warisan clay roof tile here in Malaysia. The classic high roll Roman clay roof boasts a modern new look and is the latest addition to the Heritage Collection. Toscana® Warisan offer customers roof tiles of classy and traditional designs. The design of this time-tested roof tile is feature-packed with high durability and reliable performance, suitable for discerning customers seeking good quality roofing system. The high quality clay material used in Toscana® Warisan roof tiles is sourced locally and then produced in state-of-the-art production plant, renowned for delivering high dimensional accuracy and colour consistency products. Excellent Geometric Accuracy High geometric accuracy in the Toscana® Warisan roof tile is achieved with each 38 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
tile being placed in individual support during drying and then into individual refractory H-Cassette. This method prevents distortion, ensuring dimensional accuracy and consistency. The H-Cassette technology, of which the profile design is moulded from, produces good quality surface with high-end finishing. High Tropical Rain Resistance Attributed to the highest firing temperature in individual refractory H-support and the advantage of Monier’s unique gypsum moulds, the result of each Toscana® Warisan tile is precise with sharp contours. The dimensional stability of each tile makes it’s a perfect fit, which contributes to high water tightness for additional leakage prevention. Toscana® Warisan high roll profile clay roof tile is designed with double interlocking system positions above the water channel of the tile, ensuring superb rain resistance in Malaysia’s tropical weather.
Superior Tile Strength and Surface Coating Durability Each Toscana® Warisan tile is fired at a high temperature of more than 1000°C. This ensures the compactness of the tile, making it extra strong, even surpassing the criteria specified in International Standards. The high firing process also creates better fusion of the surface coating for long lasting durability. Monier Toscana® Warisan high roll profile clay roof tile is available in three colours – Natural, Dark Brown and Charcoal. The new Toscana® Warisan range that also comes with a wide selection of fittings, will replace the existing Toscana® clay series range in the Heritage Collection. Monier’s complete roof system is available at all major cities and towns nationwide. Q
For more information, call toll free 1800 88 0865, e-mail to roofingmalaysia@monier.com or visit www.monier.com.my
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ACOTEC® Wall Panel System IBS component built green for green living Cut down workforce by 60% and a weight reduction of 46% compared to conventional masonry wall, ACOTEC® is your ultimate choice for precast concrete wall panel.
BECAUSE WE LIVE in what is likened to a global village, technology, particularly the innovative kind, has a way of being transferred quite quickly from one to other corners of the world. Such is the case with ACOTEC® from Finnish company Elematic, a leading supplier of pre-cast concrete technology for floors, walls, frames and foundations, which, to date, has gained acceptance and established offshore presence in Germany, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and, latterly, Russia and China, with more than 40 production facilities worldwide. Incorporated here in Malaysia in 1994 as ACOTEC Sdn Bhd, the company/brand has made a name for itself in the building construction industry, primarily as an IBS system provider for lightweight pre-cast concrete wall panels. Developed to facilitate a ‘hassle-free construction process’, it is a system that ‘reaches all the way through the building façade, right down to 40 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
Precast Concrete Wall Panels
Not all wall panels are created equal, ours are par excellence ACOTEC Wall Panel is a construction method of choice for system building all over the world. It has been successfully implemented in numerous projects throughout Singapore and Malaysia where factories (located in Perak, Negeri Sembilan and Johor) are well positioned to serve the markets.
Save Manpower Y Save the Planet Y Save Time ACOTEC SDN BHD (72727-K) (A member of OSK Group) Level 20, Faber Tower Two, Jalan Desa Bahagia, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: 603-7988 0031 / 7986 0031 Fax: 603-7988 0021 E-mail: enquiry.central@acotec.com.my
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Sound Barrier Wall @ Kesas Highway.
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partition wall’. With its design flexibility, safety, durability and security, ACOTEC® Wall Panel System conforms to all and specific requirements in building, without compromising overall value of engineering or architecture. What is more, being noncombustible and environmentally-friendly, it is the building material for today, and tomorrow. Advantages & Applications As an IBS component approved by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), a number of benefits accrue from ACOTEC® Wall Panel System, i.e.: s Saves manpower, can cut down workforce by 60% ; s Saves construction time and costs through shortening project duration; s minimum wastage on-site as components are pre-cut to specific sizes to suit pre-determined design and schedules; s maximum savings in plastering and finishing with its superior industrial quality surface finish; 42 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
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easy and improved site management, with less mess, reduced logistics (traffic, stacking and storage), cleaner work areas; eco-friendly building material (Green Label Singapore), safe and recyclable.
With manufacturing facilities based in Taiping, Perak; Nilai, Negeri Sembilan; and Bandar Tenggara, Johor; and an expanded production capacity of 2,160,000m² of panels per annum, ACOTEC® Wall Panel System is an approved material, and supplier, to JKR, SPNB and PR1MA, for undertakings such as schools, Project Perumahan Rakyat (People’s Housing Project), Rumah Mesra Rakyat 1 Malaysia (RMR1M), FELDA Housing Schemes, etc. Private sector projects include commercial buildings as well as residential, i.e., from low-cost to high-end condominium developments. Though well-poised in the market to implement more projects of scale and size, ACOTEC Sdn Bhd’s proven capability will be challenged by the prevailing shortage in labour supply – an
industry concern that remains unresolved, aggravated no less by the Government’s about-turn, and subsequent freeze, on further intake of foreign workers. Accreditations ACOTEC®, which stands for Advance Construction Technology, is an approved building material by BOMBA Malaysia as compliant to BS 476: Part 22:1987. With said compliance, it is also a listed product by SIRIM, duly marked as a ‘concrete hollow-core panel.’ The ACOTEC stamp of quality, in product and production, comes by way of: (a) accreditation by regulatory bodies SIRIM QAS and IQNET, i.e., ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management System) and ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental Management System) and (b) the company’s own stringent standards of quality assurance and quality control before site delivery of ACOTEC® Wall Panels for ready installation. Q
More information at www.acotec.com.my
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In total, 17 buildings of the Olympic Village are covered with approx. 140,000 sqm RIB-ROOF aluminum profiled sheets.
Zambelli RIB-ROOF aluminum metal roofing system used for Olympic Village 175,000 m² profiled Rib-Roof sheets installed for Olympic Village and other projects in Turkmenistan.
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BORDERED BY KAZAKHSTAN in the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north and east, Afghanistan and Iran to the south and the Caspian Sea to the west, Turkmenistan is a Central Asian nation that, for centuries, has been an important trade conduit at the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilisations. In recent times, the building construction industry is an important engine for economic growth, contributing to a sixth of GDP, driven no less by state investments of about USD5.0 billion for the construction of the Olympic Village in the white-marbled capital city of Ashgabat and USD2.0 billion in public administration buildings elsewhere, not to mention local residential and urban development projects. To date, Turkmenistan is committed to expansion in capital and infrastructure development and the above large-scale undertaking has been singled out by the “International Construction” magazine, currently, as the “largest construction project worldwide.” At the core of all this massive development is Zambelli RIB-ROOF aluminum metal roofing system, a high quality, light and efficient roof construction material based on its 60-year history of technical development and industry practice.
Simplicity is our challenge –
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RIB-ROOF metal roofing systems stand for high functionality and safety. Our products save time, costs and problems as we emphasize handling and use. RIB-ROOF Evolution follows these basic ideas, gaining experience and developing further designs. By focusing on our principles, we have developed a design which satisfies both visually and functionally. The slim and round-shaped profiled sheet seam makes RIB-ROOF Evolution creative and interesting. Of course, RIB-ROOF Evolution offers Zambelli’s simple and time-saving installation technique. A safe roof cover is guaranteed in the long term by an excellent sliding ability and stable profiled sheet connection. RIB-ROOF Evolution proves that a sophisticated technique does not have to be complicated but also can be good-looking.
Slimmer, round-shaped profiled sheet seam (profile height 65 mm) Offering design options both in roof appearance and material choices Standard panel width: 440mm Suitable for all roof built-ups and substructures Installation possible for roof pitches up from 1.5° Diverse shapes of profiled sheets up to 33 m, rollforming at site also possible
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Stable profiled sheet connection without any zipping or crimping No time consuming traditional halter lay out required Excellent sliding ability by our innovative directional clip Simple and time-saving installation: position of clip is determined by the profiled sheet, place clips, swivel profiled sheet and lock-into-place Unique male and female inter-locking seam Installation without transversal joint
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Turkmenistan is further expanding its capital and infrastructure with a lot of courage, consequence and great commitment.
All ordered roofs have been installed by means of RIB-ROOF aluminum profiled sheets in azure blue.
Largest Project in Zambelli History For the Turkmenistan job, the largest in Zambelli’s history, 175,000 m² (area equivalent to 350 football pitches) of Zambelli RIB-ROOF Metal Roofing with differently-shaped profiling, were successfully installed at and delivered to a number of iconic and prestigious projects, such as: s Olympic Village in Ashgabat for the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in September 2017, i.e., 140,000 m² RIF-
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ROOF aluminium-profiled sheets for structures that include the curvedturbine-roofed Large Arena, the Small Arena, three training halls, the Paralympics Complex, the Medical Rehabilitation Centre and a pedestrian bridge; Congress Centre, VIP Marine Hangar and Bus Terminal in Turkmenbashi; Tekno and Yadigar Parks; temporary airport in Ashgabat.
The Zambelli Advantage The key to its success in Turkmenistan, has been, and continues to be, the Zambelli Group’s expertise in manpower, machinery and materials, that include the following advantages: s high product quality of its RIB-ROOF aluminum profiled sheets, established worldwide for high functionality, safety and sustainability; s excellent formability, i.e., profiling, alloying and shaping, allowing for immense design flexibility for architects and planners, e.g., replication of neo-classical architecture prevalent in the country;
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The Small Arena is one of a total of 17 buildings of the Olympic Village, having been covered with RIB-ROOF aluminum profiled sheets.
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installation by qualified technicians with Zambelli’s own fixing clips to create a perforation- and joint-free assembly each fixing clip adjusted exactly to the height of the profiled sheet to avoid any leverage or tilting movement. As such, with the clips perfectly aligned to the profiled sheet geometry, the effect is one of a permanent connection of good construction and is rain-resistant; logistics planning - a master stroke by Zambelli has been the “export”, or rather, dispatch, of necessary mobile machines (for profiling and curving), accessories and pre-materials from its Stephansposching facility to the work site, complete with supervisor, to provide comprehensive technical support, machine commissioning as well as a professional and perforationfree installation.
These advantages, combined with time and cost savings, were instrumental in Zambelli being awarded further orders and projects. Q For more information please visit www.zambelli.com
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Heavy lifting and demolition specialist
Central Geo Sdn Bhd, widely-recognised in the industry as demolition and heavy lifting specialist, is the total solutions provider for your construction needs. THERE ARE TWO sides to a story as there are to a coin - for Central Geo, one is its industry-wide recognition as demolition specialists for pre-construction and redevelopment and the other is its expertise in heavy lifting. Since its inception in 2000, Central Geo is, today, the contractor of choice for heavy lifting works ranging from low-rise buildings to towering edifices for which high-reach capability is crucial to project completion/delivery or for which a long-radius swing span is the order. Aside from the construction industry, Central Geo is a name synonymous with performance and reliability in other sectors as well, namely industrial plants (e.g., cement factories and in power plant maintenance), infrastructural projects (steel truss and beam launching/ dismantling) and marine ports and jetties (hoisting and transportation of heavy material). 48 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
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\ High-Rise Buildings, Industrial Plants & Factories, Bridges & Infrastructures. Demolition of 11-storey police quarters at KL.
HEAVY LIFTING \ The Largest All-Terrain Mobile Crane (880 Tons) in Malaysia.
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RC square piles & micro piles extraction at MRT site, KL. MAIN OFFICE Plot 214877, Jalan Gopeng, Tungzen Industrial Park, Mukim Sungai Raia, 31300 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. H/P : 012-505 7127 (Mr. Lam) Email : fylam@centralgeo.com
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KL OFFICE N-09-02, Northern Tower, SS15 Courtyard, Jalan SS15/4G, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. H/P : 012-213 8109 (Mr. Ang) Email : ccang@centralgeo.com
CALL US 05-357 4100 (Main Office) 03-5612 3396 (KL Office) FAX US 05-357 5100 EMAIL US info@centralgeo.com
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Heavy-Lift Services With a fleet of modern cranes that comply with the latest industry specifications and Japanese safety standards, Central Geo’s scope of services as a total solutions provider in heavy lifting covers: s its own technical inputs into projects, based on many years’ experience and track record, that start right at the planning stage, through to gathering project information from drawings, to site visits and measurements in preparation of a comprehensive lifting plan and method of statement to suit site conditions and client’s requirements; s contract lifting and crane hire with its unmatched range of all terrain, rough terrain, truck-mounted, crawler and mini crawler cranes – Central Geo’s all-terrain crane has a capacity of up 50 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
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to 880 tons* (currently, the largest all-terrain mobile crane in Malaysia) and capability to reach a dizzying 35-storeys high. (Note: All Central Geo cranes are manned by experienced and reliable operators); transportation of heavy materials, (e.g., large industrial items such as generators, boilers, boats); installation and dismantling (e.g., precast concrete structure, tower crane, steel trusses and roofs).
Project Portfolio Central Geo’s ability and confidence in taking on the toughest and extreme jobs are best demonstrated by the number of heavy-lifting projects that have been successfully completed over the years. From its large portfolio, a random few include the Petronas Fertilizer Plant in Gurun, the
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Terreal Façades: creative, versatile and efficient solutions for building envelopes
As rainscreens, sunscreens, for acoustics or as facing bricks, it is ideal for your construction need. IN RECORDED HISTORY, terracotta (“baked earth” in Italian) has been the material used in art and architecture for sculpture, pottery, bricks, roof shingles and as an ornamental building material dating back to the Neolithic Age. In the modern era, i.e., for over 160 years, Terreal has been a name that is synonymous with the terracotta tradition. Its wide use in the construction industry today is contributed by creative and innovative solutions for the building envelope in four aspects, namely, roofing, structural, cladding and decoration.
The Light, Penang using Piterak XS 300×1200 mm (Colour: Slate Grey) Developer/Owner: IJM Land Architect/Designer: K2LD Architect Pte Ltd (Singapore Architect)
Melia 2, Gerbang Nusajaya using Zéphir (Stone Colour, Champagne Red Orange, Violine and Chocolate Brown) Developer/Owner: UEM Architect/Designer: Arkitek Selamat
Why terracotta? For starters, terracotta is, by its very nature, a “green product”. Its composites are neither harmful nor endangered, i.e., not petroleum-based or sourced from trees. Being 100% natural, it is eco-friendly - in fact, rejected or broken clay is recycleable, i.e., can be crushed and reused. Furthermore, terracotta gives off permanent, rich earthtone colours that make it an ideal raw material for exterior walls. Terreal Façades In the modern use of terracotta as a building material component and/or system, Terreal has taken and incorporated all of the above advantages and pioneered in terracotta cladding systems with Terreal Façades. Combining technology and tradition, Terreal Façades offer a variety of advantages, economic and environmental, that include: (a) high-impact resistance and easy to install; (b) durability, maintenancefree; (c) Class A fire-rated, i.e., does not burn; (d) gives buildings warmth and character; and, (e) work well with other materials (glass, metal wood).
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XS, Maestral® brands or light and thin solutions marketed as Breeze® and Zephir® Evolution. Sunscreens – barriers against extreme heat and for optimisation of natural light, available in a wide variety of shapes and lengths, from the small and economical Autan® to the longdimensioned Shamal® sunscreen. Acoustic claddings – for spaces where noise levels are regulated, subject to correction constraints or for comfort, e.g., swimming pools, theatres, multipurpose halls, offices, universities and garages. Facing bricks – line of bricks and brick slips that offer a wide range of formats and hues for traditional architectures as well as contemporary ones.
Note: All of the above is available in a wide variety of colours, surfaces (smooth, sanded,
ridged) and formats that complement styles and innovations in architectural form and function. Projects Today and Tomorrow If seeing is believing, perhaps the best testimony to Terreal Façades is the extensive portfolio of successfully– completed projects at home and abroad, e.g., the Jesselton View Condominium Kota Kinabalu, The Light Villa Penang and the Bandar Rimbayu Club House Kota Kemuning, to name but a few here in Malaysia. All that, as they say, is history for Terreal, the tomorrow is its latest floor innovation of 100% terracotta, “Diabolo”, a unique breakthrough flooring product that has been submitted for the New Product Award competition at Archidex, happening in July this year. Q More information at www.terreal.com.my
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GAINA coating is used on the roof of the Wing Shuttle in Kansai Airport (AGT).
GAINA heat-insulating paint from Japan Aerospace technology for coating walls, ceilings and roofs.
GAINA is certified as an incombustible, the highest ranking, by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
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IN THE TOTTORI dialect gaina (大きい) means “great” whereas in the coating trade it is a superior brand of heat-insulating paint tailored to the building construction industry. Developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for its H-II Rocket Programme, heat-insulating paint, coated on the pointy noses of rockets and satellites, protects these vehicles (and their payloads within) from superheat generated through atmospheric friction during spaceflight. Bringing this very same aerospace technology into its consumer product development, Nissin Sangyo Co. Ltd., Japan, has come up with GAINA, a multi-functional heat-insulating painting material for the interior and exterior of the home, factory, warehouse and other built structures.
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The sun’s infrared rays repeatedly reflect off, bend around, and move around GAINA’s ceramic beads, reducing the amount of energy entering the house (see graphic on left). The heat prevention materials in the ceramic beads also reflect infrared rays (see graphic on right).
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How GAINA Works A layer of ceramic beads formed with the drying off of the resinous GAINA coating that is applied to an exterior surface, reflects off the sun’s infra-red rays, acting as an insulation/heat shield, reducing the amount of energy entering the structure’s interior. Heat would still permeate, though, through walls and ceilings which surfaces would normally register higher temperature than the room that is cooled by air conditioning. However, when GAINA coating is applied, heat transfer from wall and ceiling surfaces is minimised, their temperatures adapting immediately to that of the cool interior. In short, GAINA Paint works to save energy, resulting in lower utility bills with the reduced use of air-conditioners, particularly during hot tropical days. For
frosty nights, GAINA works in reverse, i.e., keeping warm air in and cold air out. All said and done, the bottom-line is a comfortable indoor environment to live, work and play in. Other GAINA Gains Heat-insulation aside, other key advantages from GAINA paint include: s Prevention of condensation, where atmospheric heat permeating walls, ceilings, windows and closets naturally form areas of higher temperature than that of the interior, the difference leading to condensation. GAINA paint creates a film of coated surfaces that adjusts to and quickly take on a temperature similar to that of the room air, thereby restraining heat movement and condensation.
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The centre is conceived of as a unification of art, landscape and architecture to replenish and invigorate the spirit.
Windhover Contemplative Center selected as Architizer A+ Finalist Aidlin Darling Designâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s combination of art, landscape and architecture in its design for Windhover wows judges. Photo credit: Matthew Millman
View from the Oak Grove during daylight hours. The paintings are washed in daylight within the darker interior contemplative spaces. 56 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
THE WINDHOVER Contemplative Center was named a finalist in the 4th Annual Architizer A+ Awards in the Cultural: Religious Buildings & Memorials category. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awards, honouring the best architecture, spaces, and products from across the globe, received thousands of entries from more than 95 countries. The Windhover Contemplative Center, designed by Aidlin Darling Design, is a spiritual retreat on the Stanford University campus (outside San Francisco) to promote and inspire personal renewal. Using Nathan Oliveiraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meditative Windhover paintings as a vehicle, the center provides a refuge from the intensity of daily life. It is intended for quiet reflection throughout the day for any Stanford student, faculty, or staff member, as well as for members of the larger community.
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A glass enclosed bridge leads visitors to the northernmost gallery space while providing intimacy to the east facing courtyard.
The centre is conceived of as a unification of art, landscape and architecture to both replenish and invigorate the spirit. The sanctuary is located in the heart of the campus, adjacent to a natural oak grove. The extended progression to the building’s entry through a long private garden, sheltered from its surroundings by a line of tall bamboo, allows members of the Stanford community to shed the outside world before entering the sanctuary. Within, the space opens fully to the oak grove to the east and the Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden beyond. Louvered skylights wash the monumental 15- to 30-foot long paintings in natural light. The remaining space is kept intentionally dark to focus the visitor’s attention on the naturally highlighted paintings and the landscape beyond. Thick rammed earth walls and wood surfaces further heighten the visitor’s sensory experience acoustically, tactilely, olfactorily, as well as visually. Water, in conjunction with landscape, is used throughout as an aid for contemplation; fountains within the main gallery and the courtyard provide ambient sound while a still reflecting pool to the south reflects the surrounding trees. Exterior contemplation spaces are integrated into the use of the centre, allowing views to the natural surroundings as well as to the paintings within. From the oak grove to the east, visitors can view the paintings glowing within the centre without accessing the building, effectively creating a sanctuary for the Stanford community day and night. The courtyard provides visitors the ability to experience the adjacent oak grove within the protection of the three-sided courtyard.
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L’Occitane en Provence’s Vancouver flagship store.
UBC Student Union Building. Photo credit: Ema Peter
SFU’s Trottier Observatory and Science Courtyard.
Canada announces its ‘Vision Award’ winners for 2016
The Illuminating Engineering Society of British Columbia gives its thumbs up to projects like UBC, SFU and L’Occitane en Provence’s flagship store. THE ILLUMINATING Engineering Society of British Columbia (IESBC) recently announced its winners for the 2016 ‘Vision Awards’. The not-for-profit society gives recognition to outstanding British Columbia (Canada) lighting engineers and designers for their local and international projects. This year’s winners in three categories
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include: AES Engineering Ltd for its work on the UBC Student Union Building; Integral Group Consulting (BC) LLP for its work on SFU’s New Observatory and Science Courtyard; and Render Light & Planning for its work on L’Occitane en Provence’s Vancouver flagship store. Submissions were judged in Vancouver based on how well the lighting design met the programme criteria and is not a competition. IESBC aims to bring together the best of BC’s lighting professionals, including lighting designers, engineers, architects, interior designers, manufacturers, representatives and distributors. The organisation offers monthly seminars to educate trade and residential designers as well as any one interested in learning more about the lighting industry. Operating for over 60 years, IESBC is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit technical society dedicated to promoting the art and science of lighting. Known as the go-to community for the newest lighting codes and by-laws, IESBC provides an environment for sharing knowledge and ideas to advance the career paths of all its members. IESBC seeks to improve the lighted environment by bringing
Interior of L’Occitane en Provence’s store.
together those with lighting knowledge and translating knowledge into actions to benefit the public and provide support for emerging lighting professionals. More information at www.iesbc.org
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View of informal conference/pinup area.
Creative company near San Francisco gets ‘hybrid’ design makeover Terry.Terry Architecture turns an old brick building in a red-light district into a fun workplace. Photo credit: Bruce Damonte
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THE PROJECT houses a growing graphiccum-product design office within an existing brick building located in the Jackson square historic district (outside San Francisco). The design requires the removal of the existing interior structure while leaving the existing perimeter brick structure and the original part of the front facade intact. The new design incorporates the addition of a second story structure above the original floor that opens out to a roof deck injecting elements of the outdoors into the core of the office and inserting a steel ribbon surround at the front facade to create a large bay window and entry shroud, forming a looking glass with the work place and the eventful street life. The original building was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake and fire. Set in the heart of the city’s red-light district, a new brick structure was quickly erected to house a new bar and saloon. More recently, the building
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New floor addition opens out to a roof deck injecting elements of the outdoors into the core of the office.
Detail of entry bench and conference area.
Detail of entry and conference area steel ribbon shroud.
facade was altered and for many years housed a cafe and office space. The partitions and interior walls were peeled back to reveal the existing perimeter brick walls and serve as a backdrop for the main office area. The new addition above straddles the existing structure and provides an informal conference area that is adjacent to the kitchen and outdoor deck space for informal gatherings echoing a bit of the past. A series of steel moment frames are used for the primary structure throughout the building to seismically brace the existing brick walls and to collect the additional loads of the new second story. The roof plane and roof deck have been peeled back slightly from the perimeter walls to create skylight openings which allow natural light to spill into the core of the building. The main office space and conference areas are located on the first floor while additional office space and archive/ exhibit space are on the second floor. Most of the existing structure was retained and renovated rather than demolished. The original masonry walls at the lower floor provides thermal mass and absorbs heat energy during the day, keeping the interior comfortable, and helping to maintain a moderate, baseline temperature for the cooler evenings. Since the structure is located in a relatively dense urban area, the masonry walls also add protection against fire. The new addition is designed with deep overhangs on the south side to maximize the benefits of indirect natural lighting and reduce the need for electric lighting. Terry.Terry Architecture is founded by partners Alexander and Ivan Terry, each with 20 years of experience in design concepts and production services in architecture. Â&#x201E; More information at www.terryandterryarchitecture.com Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 61
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South Harbour School in Copenhagen wins WAN Education Award
Danish architecture firm JJW’s design outshines six other projects that showcased a remarkable range of the best among educational designs. Photo credit: Torben Eskerod SOUTH HARBOUR School is a new public school with a maritime and public profile located in Copenhagen, Denmark, where the population is currently growing at a fast pace of over 1,000 new citizens a month. The city needed to look at enhancing its school facilities and making it more active and socially-involved within the local community. JJW Architects designed South Harbour with the understanding that schools are both places for learning and for social exchange. Surprises and new experiences are central
concepts for the school. Floor plan and room height are different on every floor. The school also features a variety of horizontal and vertical connections and spaces. The idea behind this design is to ensure students, teachers and visitors are surprised, challenged and stimulated as they move around indoors and outdoors. Now in its eighth year, the World Architecture News or WAN Awards is one of 62 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
the world’s largest international architectural awards programme attracting 1,379 entries from 72 countries. South Harbour School is the winner of WAN Education Award 2016. The School is also part of the Danish contribution to the 15th International Architecture Biennale in Venice this year.
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DL Terrace, a play space for children and adults wins design award
Interior designer Martine Brisson designed a spacious and balanced patio for two people with a deep passion for contemporary design. Photo credit: Marc Cramer THE DL project won the award for best home terrace at Quebecâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grands Prix du Design 2015 recently. Maintaining harmony with the architectural concept of the house, designed by architect Bernard Perreault, the terrace is an extension of the interior. The young homeowners wanted a space suitable both for festive gatherings with friends and for family relaxation. They wanted a full outdoor kitchen, a dining room and a play area for children, while making the most of the existing swimming pool, which enjoys ample sunlight. The large cedar pergola is the centrepiece of the understated, contrasting design. The pergolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shades, hanging from a custommade aluminum structure, diminish the intensity of the sun while creating a play of ephemeral lines and diffusing light in golden hues. Slats on the side provide privacy and a structure for climbing plants. The pergolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warm colours contrast with the lighter tones of the weathered-wood 64 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
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floor. Boards were reclaimed as finishing materials for the kitchen, resulting in subtle and effective integration coordinated with the stainless-steel finish of the appliances. Two back-to-back banquettes, one in lighter wood, are designed as a single piece and form the space’s central element. On one side, guests can sit down and eat, while the other side is geared for play and relaxation. The banquette includes integrated storage space. One side of the seat is covered in slate to add a playful aspect and allow children to use the space as they play. The pool echoes the lengthwise spread of the patio, complementing the house’s linear architecture. The required safety fence is made entirely of glass, preserving the space’s fluidity. After dark, the pool becomes a beacon, casting bluish light that gives the space a theatrical, soft ambience, perfect for long, relaxing evenings among friends. Brisson’s unusual career path has given
her an approach to space that sometimes has more to do with architecture than interior design. Before she becomes involved with the content of the space, she concentrates on the envelope that defines it. “I like to create boxes, like jewel boxes, that my clients can arrange in their own image.” Before engaging in training as an interior designer, Brisson began her professional life as a lyric soprano. It was during her international tours that she cultivated her talent for design and her love of architecture and spaces. “I always had a little notebook and a pencil so I could sketch the places I visited,” she recalls. After working as an on-stage artist, she became a fashion designer and opened a women’s clothing boutique in Montreal. A few collections later, she launched her career as an interior designer.
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Four Seasons Resort, Langkawi.
Malaysian timbers give character to luxury resort (Article & photos contributed by Malaysian Timber Council)
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LOCATED THREE KILOMETRES from Kilim Geoforest Park and seven kilometres from Durian Perangin Waterfall, the Four Seasons Resort in Langkawi is inspired by the Alhambra Palace in Spain. The design of the resort features a combination of Moorish, Arabic and Indian influences in a Malay kampong setting. Latticed timber screens and Moorish architectural features are recurring themes in this resort. High walls with plenty of indoor courtyards to provide privacy are typical characteristics of build forms adopting Moorish architecture. Located between its reception and outdoor floating pavilions, the consultation area sports a lattice of Chengal rafters and battens beneath a fiberglass roof. This roofing installation is not only structural but also serves as a filter for the otherwise too intense sunlight streaming into the double-volumed space. The roof is asymmetrically held up by painted masonry wall on one side, and square timber columns on masonry piers on the other. The roofing structure frame the pastel-coloured walls to provide an uplifting yet calming space for consultation and preparation before any spa treatments. These are complemented by the judicious use of timber in slats as simple screens and the polished Balau flooring. The end result is a timber dream with an ambiance that is a delight to the guests at the Four Seasons Resort. Q For more information, visit www.mtc.com.my
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PJD Sejahtera Sdn Bhd:
TIMURBAY SEAFRONT RESIDENCE @ KUANTAN, PAHANG, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0416-6664 CLASSIFICATION Hotel & Service Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Siteworks LOCATION Balok, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 3.899032, 103.364436) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM346 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 3Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 3Q 2019
C & S ENGINEER Jurutera Perunding Ng Cheek What No. 6 Ground Floor Off Jalan Beserah 25300 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia Tel: +609-517 8793 / 515 8125 Fax: +609-517 8331 Director: Ir Ng Cheek What
MAIN CONTRACTOR PJD Construction Sdn Bhd Lot H-BG--08, Diaman Crimson Commercial Centre Jalan PJU 1A/41A, Ara Jaya 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7880 4211 Fax: +603-7806 4211 E-mail: pjdc@pecb.com.my Quantity Surveyor: Ms Sim
DEVELOPER PJD Sejahtera Sdn Bhd (subsidiary of PJ Development Holdings Bhd) Sales Gallery Swiss Garden Resort Residences Jalan Kuantan-Kemaman, Mukim Sungai Karang 26100 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia Tel: +6012-962 6239 / +609-544 8833 Fax: +609-544 8899 E-mail: joey.chan@pjdprop.com.my Project Manager: Mr Chan
M & E ENGINEER Petareka Perunding (M) Sdn Bhd No 5, Jalan 11/62A Bandar Sri Manjalara 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-6272 6878 Fax: +603-6272 8878 E-mail: admin@petareka.com.my Engineer: Mr Marcus (M)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development of 2 L-shaped blocks of 15-storey residential towers (having a total of 760 units of serviced apartments with built-up areas ranging from 429 sq ft to 917 sq ft) over a freehold land area of 7.34 acres.
ARCHITECT Akipraktis Chartered Architect No 122, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-4040 0053 / 4042 5964 / 4040 0626 Fax: +603-4041 4170 E-mail : azrul@akipraktis.com.my Architect: En Azrul Izwan 68 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
QUANTITY SURVEYOR PKT Cost Management Services (M) Sdn Bhd Suite E-11-05, E-11-06 Wisma Sunrise Plaza Mont Kiara No 2, Jalan Kiara 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-6203 5113 Fax: +603-6203 5112 E-mail: admin@pkt.com.my Managing Director: Dato Peter Tan Choon Hoo
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Success Diar Sdn Bhd:
MOVENPICK SPA RESORT @ CHENDERING BEACH, KUALA TERENGGANU, TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0316-6649 CLASSIFICATION Commercial STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Chendering Beach, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 5.266098, 103.156012) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM129 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 3Q 2015 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 3Q 2017 DEVELOPER Success Diar Sdn Bhd No 37 Jalan Pelukis, U1/46 Seksyen U1 Temasya Industrial Park Glenmarie 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-5039 9946 Fax: +603-5039 9923 Contact: Mr Arie CONSULTANT PROJECT MANAGER KLCC Project Bhd (KLCC Properties Holdings Berhad) Level 33 & 34 Menara Daya Bumi Kompleks Dayabumi, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin 50050 Kuala Lympur, Malaysia Tel: +603-2783 6000 Fax: +603-2783 7701 E-mail: nordinm@klcc.com.my E-mail: info@klcc.com.my CEO: Datuk Hashim Wahir ARCHITECT Submitting Architect: Pakatan Akitek Sdn Bhd No. 44, Persiaran 65C, Pekeliling Business Centre Off Jalan Pahang Barat 53000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-4022 4599/4953 Fax: +603-4021 9919 E-mail: pasbkl@streamyx.com Architect: En Nadri
Design architect: Hassell Singapore 33 Tras Street #02-01 078973 Singapore Tel: +65-6224 4688 Fax: +65-6224 4688 E-mail: singapore@hassellstudio.com Architect: Mr Alan Christmas C & S ENGINEER EDP Consulting Group Sdn Bhd No 24-1, Jalan USJ 10/1 47620 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-5635 1003 / 1097 Fax: +603-5635 1496 E-mail: info@edpcons.com Director: Ir Teoh Han Eng M & E ENGINEER Jurutera Perunding Valdun Sdn Bhd No 611, Block E Phileo Damansara 1 Jalan 16/1, Off Jalan Damansara 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7958 3855 Fax: +603-7958 3885 E-mail: jpv@valdun.com Engineer: Ms Waziyati (M)
MAIN CONTRACTOR Bina Puri Holdings Bhd Wisma Bina Puri 88 Jalan Bukit Idaman 8/1 Bukit Idaman 68100 Selayang, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-6136 3888 / 3333 Fax: +603-6136 9993 E-mail: ga.hk@binapuri.com.my Group Managing Director: Tan Sri Datuk Tee Hock Seng BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development involves the construction, supervision, testing and commissioning and completion of a SPA resort comprising 8 blocks of 2-storey, 3-storey and 5-storey high buildings, 9 pavilions, a spa and a multi-purpose building and related facilities (as Package 2). The luxurious SPA Resort will have 207 guest rooms and suites, stand-alone pavlion villas and condominium apartments. Other facilities offered are a ballroom with a capacity to seat 1,000 people and 8 spa treatment rooms, large family pool with toddler wadding pool and a pool bar, and swimming in the sea.
QUANTITY SURVEYOR JUBM Sdn Bhd Level 5 Menara TSR 12 Jalan PJU 7/3 Mutiara Damansara 47801 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-2106 8000 / 9000 Fax: +603-2106 9090 E-mail: info@dlsjubm.com.my Sr Quantity Surveyor: Mr Benjamin Ong
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BCB Height Sdn Bhd:
ELYSIA PARK RESIDENCE @ MEDINI (PHASE 1), JOHOR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0316-6662 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION PTD 199671, Nusajaya, Mukim Pulai, Daerah Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 1.424690, 103.638601) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 3Q 2015 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 3Q 2018 DEVELOPER BCB Height Sdn Bhd C-GF-01 to C-GF-06 Medini 6,br> Sentral 5 Bandar Medini Iskandar 79200 Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia Tel: +607-509 9398 Fax: +607-553 9645 Managing Director: Dato Tan Seng Leong Land owner: Iskandar Investment Berhad G12, Block 8, Danga Bay Jalan Skudai 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Tel: +607-233 9000 Fax: +607-233 9001 Chairman: Tan Sri Azman bin Haji Mokhtar 70 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
ARCHITECT KAZ Architect No. 25, Jalan Persiaran Tanjung Susur 1, Taman Bukit Aliff 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Tel: +607-2350 171 Fax: +607-2367 544 E-mail: kazakitek@gmail.com Architect: En Addy C & S ENGINEER Keshmen Consult Sdn Bhd 12A-3, 3rd Floor, Jalan PJS 11/28, Bandar Sunway 46190 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-5632 3750 Fax: +603-5634 0356 E-mail: kesh@tm.net.my Engineer: Mr Lam Kok Ho M & E ENGINEER Perunding JW No 36, Jalan 14/15 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7955 5918 Fax: +603-7955 5216 E-mail: perunjw@gmail.com Director: Ir Jimmy Woo (M) Engineer: Ir Leong Wai Tak (E)
QUANTITY SURVEYOR AQS Services Sdn Bhd 47-01 Jalan Molek 1/8 Taman Molek 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Tel: +607-3556 071 Fax: +607-3554 048 E-mail: aqssbmy@gmail.com Quantity Surveyor: Mr Ten Yi feng MAIN CONTRACTOR To be appointed BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development comprising three blocks of residential towers of 30-storey, 34-storey and 36-storey respectively (with condominiums and studios) over a 10-storey car park podium with 6 multi-purpose spaces and facilities on leasehold residential land of 4.8 acres.
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BND Global Development Sdn Bhd:
ROPPONGI @ CYBERJAYA, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0416-6671 CLASSIFICATION Commercial STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Design LOCATION Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 3.809032, 103.364436) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2017 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2Q 2019
C & S ENGINEER Perunding KCT No. 609 Block A, Phileo Damansara 1 No. 9 Jalan 16/11 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7665 2778 Fax: +603-7665 2779 E-mail: pkct88@gmail.com Engineer: Ms Tee Li Ching
DEVELOPER BND Global Development Sdn Bhd Wisma Suria, Jalan Teknokrat 6, Cyber 5 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: 1-800-816-655 Chief Technology Officer :Seow Gim Shen
M & E ENGINEER OS Engineering & Associates Sdn Bhd No 15A & B, Jalan BPU 2 Bandar Puchong Utama 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-8090 8888 Fax: +603-8090 8899 E-mail: info@osea.com.my Engineer: Ms Akma
ARCHITECT CSM Architects Sdn Bhd 3A-8A Bangunan Perdagangan D7 800 Jalan Sentul 51000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603 4065 0263 Fax: +603 4065 0263 E-mail: arch@cmsarchitects.com Architect. Mr Nick 72 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed integrated high density mixed development comprising residential, educational hub, commercial hotel, offices and retail, performance arts development components. Included is a healthcare hub with a specialised hospital, SOHO apartments (a total of 8 blocks), college students’ apartments, retail shops, lifestyle retail mall with alfresco dining, conference and performance arts pavilions amidst a careful balance of nature greens, urban parks, etc. The education hub will have 2 education providers with campuses and an estimated initial student population of 7,000 rising to 15,000 in the near future. The development Roppongi@Cyberjayar adopted a name similar to a district in Tokyo, Japan following a concept which integrates work, dining, shopping, entertainment and education all within a high- density, high-intensity yet green urban environment.
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Kia Ace Development Sdn Bhd:
ALBURY @ MAHKOTA HILLS, SEREMBAN (PHASE 9 : PACKAGE 2) NEGERI SEMBILAN, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0316-6661 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot 6026, Mahkota Hills, Mukim Lenggeng, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 2.8788889, 101.91416667) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM80 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 1Q 2017 DEVELOPER Kia Ace Development Sdn Bhd No 13, Jalan Kiara 1 Kawasan Perniagaan Kiara 43500 Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-8723 2323 Fax: +603-2036 8000 Assist Manager: Encik Mohd Syairil ARCHITECT T&T Architect Associate 12A-2 Jalan 10/116B Kuchai Entreprenuers’ Park 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-7983 7082 / 7984 7082 Fax: +603-7984 7081 E-mail: ttarchitec@gmail.com Architect: Ar Kiat Tong 74 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
C & S ENGINEER Perunding LNL Unit G, 0803 Level 3, Block G, Setia Walk Persiaran Wawasan, Pusat Bandar Puchong 47160 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-5880 4994 Fax: +603-0081 9443 Director: Ir Loi Yew Hua M & E ENGINEER Jurutera Sinar Runding Aidil Sdn Bhd No 136, 1st & 2nd floor, Kemayan Square 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia Tel : +606-767 6988 Fax : +606-767 3977 E-mail: sinarunding@yahoo.com.sg E-mail: jsa@sinarunding.com Engineer: Puan Roslinda Ramli
MAIN CONTRACTOR TCS Construction Sdn Bhd No. 78, Jalan SPU 1 Saujana Business Park Bandar Saujana Putra 42610 Jenjarom , Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-5103 8266 / 8366 / 8888 / 8899 Fax: +603-5103 7366/9889 E-mail: general@tcsgroup.com.my Contract Manager: Mr One Jun Quan BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed project consists of the construction and completion of 331 units of single storey link-houses with land sizes of 20’ by 70’, built-up areas of 1,223 sq ft, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on residential freehold land.
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Uda Holdings Bhd (KL):
BUKIT BINTANG CITY CENTRE SERVICED APARTMENTS & RETAIL (PHASE 2) (PARCEL 4), KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0416-6679 CLASSIFICATION Hotel & Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Design LOCATION Lot PT143, Jalan Hang Tuah/Jalan Pudu, Section 56, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE To be determined APPROX. COMPLETION DATE To be determined DEVELOPER Owner: Uda Holdings Bhd (KL) Tingkat 14, Kompleks Pertama Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-2730 8500 Fax: +603-2713 8500 / 2731 2825 E-mail: rawther@udanet.com Tender Department: Ms Shahirah Special Project Department: Mr Shahriman bin Hasan Aziz
Developer: Everbright International Engineering Construction Room 2703, Far East Finance Centre 16 Harcourt Rd Hong Kong Tel: +852-2804 1886 Fax : +852-2528 4228 Chairman: Mr Tang Shuangning
Developer: Eco World Development Sdn Bhd No 52 Setia Avenue Jalan Setia Prima S U13/S No 2 Setia Alam Seksyen U13 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-3344 2552 Fax: +603-3345 2552 E-mail: corp@ecoworld.my President & CEO: Datuk Chang Khim Wah ARCHITECT GDP Architects Sdn Bhd Main Office 17 & 19, Jalan Setiakasih 5 Bukit Damansara 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603 2095 9500 Fax: +603 2095 9500 / 9502 E-mail: hr@gdparchitects.com E-mail: info@gdparchitects.com Architect: Mr Shamsul Baharin C & S ENGINEER HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd B1 (1-4) Block B, Plaza Dwitasik 21, Jalan 5/106, Bandar Sri Permaisuri 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-9173 0355 / 1355 Fax: +603-9173 0939 E-mail: hssi@hss.com.my Engineer: Ms Siti Nurbani
M & E ENGINEER HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd B1 (1-4) Block B Plaza Dwitasik 21, Jalan 5/106 Bandar Sri Permaisuri 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-9173 0355 / 1355 Fax: +603-9173 0939 E-mail: hssi@hss.com.my Engineer: Mr Jamil bin Ishak QUANTITY SURVEYOR JUBM Sdn Bhd Level 5 Menara TSR 12 Jalan PJU 7/3 Mutiara Damansara 47801, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Quantity Surveyor: Ms Ruzida Hassan BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development of phase 1 of The Bukit Bintang City Centre mixed development.comprising a shopping mall and 2 blocks of residential towers (containing 700 units of serviced apartments) occupying part of the total development area of 19.4 acres.
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Era Ecoland Sdn Bhd:
THE HAUTE @ DATO KERAMAT, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0416-6681 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Siteworks LOCATION Lot PT 9902, Dato Keramat, Mukim Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM50 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 3Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 3Q 2018
C & S ENGINEER Advance Consulting Engineer Sdn Bhd Suite 12-25, 12th Floor, Wisma Zelan No 1, Jalan Tasik Permaisuri 2, Bandar Tun Razak 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-9171 1696 Fax: +603-9171 8696 E-mail: landcons@gmail.com Engineer: Mr Anthony
DEVELOPER Era Ecoland Sdn Bhd (Maxim Circle Development Group) 3rd Floor Wisma Cergaz Lot 45182 Sungai Penchala Off Jalan Damansara 60000 Kuala Lmpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-7727 3366 Fax: +603-7727 6366 Contact: Mr Foorui
M & E ENGINEER JY Consult No 22-1, Jalan Bandar 15 Pusat Bandar Puchong 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-5882 4278 Fax: +603-5882 0068 E-mail: yee168@tm.net.my Engineer: Mr Wong (Engineer)
ARCHITECT Zone Architect Third floor, Wisma TLT No 51, Jalan Ipoh 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-4044 3836 / 3228 Fax: +603-4044 3896 E-mail: zone@zone.com.my E-mail : sanawi.mohamad@zone.com.my Architect: En Sanawi Mohamad 76 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
QUANTITY SURVEYOR Kumpulan Sepakat Konsult Sdn Bhd B-3A-3A Block B Neo Damansara Jalan PJU 8/1 Bandar Damansara Perdana 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7710 0708 / 06 Fax: +603-7710 3707 E-mail: admin@ksksb.com Quantity Surveyor: Ms Wai Li BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development of a block of 36-storey residential tower (having 274 units of serviced apartments of 800 sq ft built-up areas) with an 8-storey podium with car parks, recreational and building facilities and 4 units of shoplots.
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