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www.b-i.biz PUBLISHER B & I Worldwide Sdn Bhd EDITOR Eric Tan

EDITOR’SNOTE As we roll out our last issue for the year, it is only natural to cast a retrospective glance on past events. The year 2016 will most likely

be remembered for Brexit and Americans electing a billionaire businessman

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as President. It was also a challenging year for the building and construction

EDITORIAL CONSULTANTS Chandra Perumal Pete Wong

and bank credit squeeze.

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sector with the regional economic slowdown, government cooling measures But good times or bad, developments, especially infrastructural projects, will go on while the more established developers will always look at the market in the longer term and planning for bigger things when the market rebounds.

Case in point is KL Metropolis (our front cover feature; pg 6 & 28) by Naza TTDI, which will see their MITEC exhibition centre preparing for launch next year; and the launch of the Ibrahim International Business District (IIBD) by Johor Corporation (pg 30).

Meanwhile, the Selangor Development Corp (PKNS) will be shifting to their brand new sustainable building complex called Laman PKNS (pg 8) in December to prepare for the challenges ahead. Boutique developer, DK Group, will also be putting the finishing touches to their D’Latour project (pg 12) for delivery by year end. A timely article in this issue is WTW’s take on Budget 2017 for the construction sector (pg 14) and their analysis on the impact of the budget in the year ahead.

For the creative minded, you may want to check out what AkzoNobel is recommending as ‘Colour of 2017’ (pg 36) and our slew of new architectural design ideas (from pg 52).

Meanwhile, if you have suggestions to offer, projects to highlight or events that you would like us to cover, do kindly drop us a note.

Happy holidays, have a great year-end season and see you again in 2017!

ERIC TAN, Editor b-i@b-i.biz

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PROJECT HIGHLIGHT 6 KL Metropolis, Kuala Lumpur 8 Laman PKNS, Shah Alam 12 D’Latour@DK City, Bandar Sunway

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SPECIAL FEATURE 14 WTW’s take on Budget 2017 for the construction sector 16 Trimble: Construction’s future with mixed reality technology NEWS & EVENTS 18 Pre-launch of TANGGAM® Design Centre 20 Launch of Manitou first Group office in Asia 22 MIID REKA Session 21 24 Bentley: Shaping the future of infrastructure delivery 26 PAM Roundtable discussion and H+U Symposium 28 Malaysia Int’l Trade and Exhibition Centre 29 Huawei new ICT innovation hub 30 Johor Corporation launches IIBD brand 32 SIBT 2016 achieved record visitor attendance 33 Taiwan trade mission to mobilise new markets 34 Skyworld celebrates two milestones PRODUCTS & SERVICES 36 Denim Drift is AkzoNobel’s Colour of 2017 38 Hufcor space management solution 40 ACOTEC® Wall Panel Systems 42 Guocera: Be Inspired 44 Zambelli RIB-ROOF aluminium metal roofing system 48 Monier® Horizon™ 8 Concrete Roof Tile Solution 50 Bosch Malaysia unveils new HD video surveillance cameras DESIGN FEATURE 52 Green Places Community Clubhouse, Taiwan 54 Dusai Resort & Spa, Bangladesh 58 Boos Beach Club, Luxembourg 60 World Trade Organization, Geneva 62 Hanover Page Mill, California 64 The PortHole, France

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REGULARS 66 B & I Reports 78 Exhibitions & Conferences 80 Advertisers’ Index Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 5

Project Highlight

Bird’s eye view of KL Metropolis.

World-class trade and exhibition hub coming up in Kuala Lumpur

Naza TTDI’s ambitious KL Metropolis project will give Malaysia a competitive edge in securing regional exhibitions and events.

Naza Signature Tower will be an iconic feature under Met 2.

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COMING UP soon in Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur is an international trade and exhibition district called KL Metropolis, a 75acre development that will include the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), office and residential towers, retail malls and luxury hotels.

MITEC is set to offer the largest exhibition space in the country with a capacity for up to 40,000 visitors and a floor area of one million sq ft which can accommodate up to 11 exhibition halls across three levels. The MITEC building will be enhanced by a central park sprawled across 8.5 acres of landscaped greenery with water features.

The KL Metropolis site is strategically located north of the city away from the congested downtown area and is expected to complement the neighbouring Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre. There are several highway access to the area and an upcoming MRT station is in the pipeline.

To support the marketing of KL Metropolis, a new 14,000 sq ft show gallery was launched last October at Naza Tower, Platinum Park, located in downtown Kuala Lumpur. The show gallery launch is timely as MITEC will be in operation next year and the KL Metropolis masterplan will start to take shape. In 2017, MITEC will be a key venue for athletes as Malaysia hosts the 29th South East Asia (SEA) Games.

“We are confident that MITEC, with its capability to host international events, will encourage further growth in the business tourism and MICE industry in Malaysia,” says SM Faliq SM Nasimuddin, Naza TTDI’s deputy executive chairman and group managing director.

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Met 1 will be the initial phase for KL Metropolis.

As part of the initial phase (Met 1) under the master plan, developer Naza TTDI will be launching two office towers, one service residence with 616 units and two retail malls with net lettable area of 85,000 sq ft.

Future phases dubbed Met 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, will follow suit. In all, there will be eight precincts.

Met 2 will offer strata offices and a hotel while Met 3 will have a lifestyle mall, a signature tower, luxury condominium, fivestar hotel and Class A office towers.

Met 5 will be a joint venture project with another developer, Hap Seng Land Sdn Bhd,

to build residential blocks and offices and a four-star hotel on a 8.95-acre plot with a potential GDV of RM3.8 billion.

For Met 7, there are plans to include wellness suites to support the KL Healthcare Travel Council (KLHTC), an initiative by the Ministry of Tourism to foster collaboration in promoting and developing medical tourism in Kuala Lumpur.

Met 8 will comprise two Class A office towers to be jointly-developed by Triterra Metropolis Sdn Bhd. A purpose-built six-star hotel will be constructed at Met 9 to cater to exhibitors and participants of MITEC.

Overview of KL Metropolis.

ABOUT THE DEVELOPER Naza TTDI Sdn Bhd is the property arm of the diversified Naza Corporation Holdings Sdn Bhd which was incorporated in 1973. Part of the company’s name is derived from Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI), the award-winning pioneer township in Kuala Lumpur. With over 15,000 completed residential and commercial units primarily located in Selangor under its belt, Naza TTDI is possibly Malaysia’s largest privately-owned property developer.

Retail component under Met 3 of KL Metropolis.

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Project Highlight

PKNS’ new headquarters achieves highest green building index rating

Veritas Architects designs a permeable and transparent building that strives to reduce carbon footprint and blend seamlessly with the neighbouring park.

LAMAN PKNS is the new RM170 million headquarters of Selangor Development Corp (PKNS is the Malay acronym for Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor) located in Shah Alam, about an hour outside Kuala Lumpur.

The building complex, sprawled across 1.84 hectares, comprises four office blocks with a total gross floor area of 320,312 sq ft. The organisation was previously housed in a 30-year-old building near PJ Hilton.

With a growing staff strength of around 600 employees, they needed to find a bigger office.

The new corporate office is divided according to its operational functions with the ground floor doubling up as a semi-public zone with an auditorium and multi-purpose banquet halls.

The building complex, which achieved the highest Green Building Index (GBI) Platinum certification, is planned as an extension of the well-known Shah Alam Lake Gardens.

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precedence. While the development may have taken up some land space during the construction process, the architect had in mind to give back to the public some green space in the form of a rooftop garden that is meant for recreational activities such as mini concerts or open-air movie screenings. At one of the blocks, the rooftop garden slopes gradually downwards to the ground floor of the building at one end.

The corporate office is a low-rise building and the layout of the structure in a northsouth orientation helps to reduce exposure to direct sunlight.

Breaking the long building into a series of smaller blocks allows for more natural light to penetrate into the building, therefore reducing dependence on electricity for internal lighting.

Renewable energy features like solar photovoltaic cells and rain harvesting system are also incorporated in the architectural design. The building’s energy-efficient design reduces energy consumption by up to 60 per cent compared to a conventional building.

Around 10 per cent of the air-conditioning in the building is solar-powered while the green roof keeps it insulated. The use of potable water is also reduced by at least 60 per cent.

The principal architect for Laman PKNS is Azril Amir Jaafar of Veritas Architects Sdn Bhd. Azril’s passion for his craft has led to several award winning designs. In 2011, Azril, a graduate of the University of Manchester (UK), was recognised in the “30 under 40” list of upcoming young architects by the Malaysian Institute of Architects.

CREDIT LIST CLIENT Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor ARCHITECT Veritas Architects Sdn Bhd CONSULTING ENGINEER Kol-Tar (L) Bhd CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Arup Jururunding Sdn Bhd MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Arup Jururunding Sdn Bhd QUANTITY SURVEYOR Yusof Associates Sdn Bhd MAIN BUILDING CONTRACTOR Conlay Construction Sdn Bhd SUPPLIERS Guocera Sdn Bhd (tiles) Hufcor Maroshumi Sdn Bhd (operable wall) Sekitar Indah Sdn Bhd (greenwall) More information at theveritasdesigngroup.com Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 9

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Project Highlight

D’Latour’s unique swimming pool.

D’Latour @ DK City aims to be benchmark for residential living

Boutique developer DK Group adds value to their premium property offerings with unique designs in the run-up to the development of DK City.

Aerial view of D’Latour.

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LAUNCHED SINCE 2013, D’Latour @ DK City, is now nearing completion and expected to be handed over to purchasers by the end of the year.

The RM800mil D’Latour project comprising 332 serviced suites and 629 SOHO duplexes in two tower blocks, has sold most of its serviced suites and all the SOHO duplexes since their respective launches in November 2013 and March 2014.

The SOHO units range in size from 897 to 1,783 sq ft while the serviced apartments have built-up areas of 724 to 883 sq ft. Serviced units are deliberately kept small in size to cater to students from the surrounding universities while SOHO units are designed with mezzanine or double-volume height to give homeowners a sense of space and luxury.

Located along Jalan Taylors in Bandar Sunway, outside Kuala Lumpur, the leasehold residential development is part of the DK City development by Penang-based DK Group which was founded in 1997 by Danny Koek, currently the managing director. The Group started its venture into property development in 2008 via its property development arm, DK-MY Properties Sdn Bhd. The Group’s earlier project at DK City called DK Senza that was launched in 2011, has since been completed.

Some of D’Latour’s selling points are its proximity about 10 minutes’ walk from Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus with access from the Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP) and its location in a popular built-up residential area known as Bandar Sunway. Around the area are other universities, hotels, hospitals and several well-known shopping malls such as Sunway Pyramid, Subang Parade and Empire Subang.

Several train stations are located in the area and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is just 25 minutes’ drive.

D’Latour is planned with a vertical garden concept which means there will be lots of plants being used around the building with some growing on the side of the building. The greenery will not only provide

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D’Latour’s impressive foyer.

Lounge area with view of glass-bottom pool.

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shade, it will help to purify the air and cool down the surroundings.

Residents can enjoy a wide range of resort-style facilities such as an elevated infinity swimming pool with waterfall features, water deck, pavilion garden lounge, jacuzzi, sauna, gymnasium, maze garden, children’s play zone and sky garden, among others. The property is monitored by 24-hour security and CCTV system. The pool has a glass bottom and beneath it is the pavilion lounge area.

On top of the towers are roof-top gardens with viewing decks, barbeque areas and quiet corners for relaxation.

During the launch period, selling prices of D’Latour units were around the region of RM725,500 to RM941,500. D’Latour, DK Senza and D’Twist will form the 11.45 acre DK City township scheduled to be completed in 2017.

D’Latour’s vertical garden concept ensures lots of greenery around the building.

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Special Feature

WTW’s take on Budget 2017 for the construction sector Development expenditure, infrastructure spending and affordable housing.

TABLED IN Parliament on 21 October, response to Budget 2017, with its focus on several sectors, has ranged from the ‘muted’ to ‘thumbs-up’, depending on your station in life, i.e., businessman, investor, wageearner or self-employed. For example, middle and lower income groups are cheering over increased BR1M handouts and the ICT community over Malaysia ‘embracing the digital economy.’ On the other hand, experts lament that ‘there was no significant allocation that would help spur investments by SMEs’, no additional allocation for the agricultural sector and the GST is not going away; but what of the construction sector? C H Williams Talhar and Wong’s (WTW) take on Budget 2017 and its impact on the industry is featured below: 1. Budget 2017 was relatively neutral in impact on the local property sector. Fund allocations or taxes / costs imposed were focused more on alleviating the home buying problems of the first time buyer.

Stamp duty will be fully waived for the purchase of homes up to RM300,000 by the first time buyer, which will reduce initial cash requirements and is also positive in communicating the message that such homes should cost RM300,000 or less.

On a less positive note, the increase of stamp duty to 4% for property transactions over RM1 million could further dampens market activity in 2017.

2. The most significant infrastructure project introduced in Budget 2017 is the proposed East Coast Rail which will generate new development opportunities in Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan.

Rapid access from Kuantan Port to the west coast will become a reality and the two days shortened shipment time from China to Kuantan Port may change the dynamics of trade movements from China and even the rest of the Asia Pacific, to Malaysia.

3. The public servants’ housing loan eligibility is raised to between RM200,000 and RM750,000 which could free latent demand for the purchase of new houses.

4. The Government has allocated RM300 million to repair and refurbish existing government apartments, providing a better living environment in housing which have fallen into disrepair. Common areas and facilities had not been properly maintained due to most residents defaulting on service charges.

We would have preferred that some of this allocation had been used to educate owners on the management of common property or these apartments will eventually end up in the same state of disrepair.

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Program (PPR) at a cost of RM576 million. The PM indicated that these houses will be sold at RM35,000 – RM42,000 even though actual construction cost was between RM120,000 and RM160,000.

As long as these are for deserving households who are unable to afford to own a home, this has been a good program.

Through NBOS (National Blue Ocean Strategy), the Government proposes to release government land in strategic locations in town areas, to GLCs and Perumahan Rakyat 1 Malaysia to build 30,000 homes for sale between RM150,000 and RM300,000.

We hope that this will be maximised by increasing density ratios so that more units can be built.

Many public housing projects are located away from city centres and we would like to see more funds allocated to develop efficient, convenient, speedy public transport systems so that such homes become convenient and economical for workers to commute to work.

10,000 homes in urban areas will be built for rental for a period of 5 years, to eligible youths with permanent jobs who have entered the labour market for the first time. This will greatly ease the housing woes of young graduates and boost their future career opportunities.

The Government is also subsidising up to RM20,000 per unit to build 5,000 homes under the PMR scheme to further enable more first time buyers to own homes.

The Government plans to introduce a 2-step housing loan for the PR1MA program in collaboration with BNM, EPF, Maybank, CIMB, RHB and AmBank. An applicant with a monthly income of RM3,000 will be eligible for a loan of more than RM187,000 and up to RM295,000 as banks will take into account the increase of the applicant’s monthly income in future years.

However, such loans will increase the financial costs to home owners and should be considered carefully as the future is always uncertain.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) up to 1H 2016 was RM28 billion, up 32%. This indicates that the industrial sector in Malaysia is still vibrant and there are opportunities for industrial property investments.

120 destitute schools throughout Malaysia will be rebuilt using the Industrialised Building System (IBS) at an estimated cost of RM570 million. While this system should also be used for the building of affordable / low cost houses, this is a positive start and could lead to the wider use of IBS in housing projects. Q

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A glimpse into construction’s future, with mixed reality technology

By Aviad Almagor, Director, Mixed Reality Program at Trimble.

DIGITALISATION seems to be the buzzword of the moment, making its way across a multitude of various industries. Technologies such as cloud computing, big data and mixed reality are revolutionising the way organisations optimise efficiency, increase effectiveness and create new opportunities for innovation.

This is no different for the building and construction industry.

One of the most groundbreaking technologies to have hit us is Building Information Modelling (BIM), which harnesses and automates information to enable more seamless collaboration between the various stakeholders. Digitalising processes through platforms such as BIM is an especially significant leap for the construction industry, enabling it to increase safety standards, reduce costs and optimize resource allocation.

Bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds Mixed reality technology is taking BIM a step further, a type of hybrid reality that merges the real and digital worlds to enable the user to visualize how the two can interact and coexist. An amalgam of both the unmodelled real world and virtual reality, mixed reality allows you to mix and to move between immersive virtual experiences to completely unmodelled reality based on the task you need to perform.

Trimble’s Mixed Reality Program (MRP) provides a single, hardware-agnostic platform on which users can use mixed, augmented and virtual reality applications with multiple hardware and operating systems and effectively support tasks such as collaboration, data interpretation and process continuation.

Working with Microsoft through their HoloLens technology, and Google on their Tango platform, Trimble developed solutions which could feed 3D engineering models into the mixed reality environment, including models of large or complex projects.

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Why do we need mixed reality?

In a telling study conducted by Box, a provider of enterprise cloud storage, it was revealed that the construction industry has one of the least centralised flows of information compared to industries such as finance or software. Construction suffers from dispersed connectedness among employees, few overall centralised nodes, and high presence of parties outside the organisation at each building site.

In order to fully appreciate this structure and its accompanying problems, one simply needs to imagine a construction project wherein the owner is in Los Angeles, the architect is in New York, the structural engineer is in London, and the site in Chennai. On top of this, there may be hundreds of additional sub-contractors around the world simultaneously working on this project. Mixed reality technology enables effective collocated and remote collaboration workflows by providing real-time 3D-holograms and audio sharing.

Team members can join remotely and use table-top and immersive visualisation modes to analyse 3D models, communicate design

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issues, and effectively resolve coordination problems.

A vision of the future Mixed reality and holographic technology enable the construction industry to engage and interact with design data more intuitively. More importantly, external stakeholders who do not possess professional expertise in construction can easily decipher the information, exploring a project in 3D with freedom.

Mixed reality technology also vastly improved remote collaboration between geographically separated parties working on

a project. The ability to share 3D holograms with remote stakeholders, for instance, improves internal communication, and drives efficiency.

Every construction project is unique.

This makes translation of abstract ideas into physical design information a complex and labor-intensive task. Misinterpretation throughout this translation process may also lead to costly errors and a compromise of productivity. On a mixed reality platform, such project data and information is superimposed on the physical environment.

This minimises the need for translation and reduces subjective interpretation. By

Taking the leap Integrating workflows and improving communication in each project team can address some of the biggest problems the way organisations in the construction industry function. By providing contextrelated information, improved data interpretation, and collaboration through real 3D visualisation, mixed reality not only reduces cost, shortens schedules and improves quality – this game-changing technology has the potential to precipitate significant, long-term change in the construction industry. As part of Trimble’s Mixed-Reality Pilot Program, partners including AECOM, Gensler and China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) are exploring and utilising mixed reality in their projects to improve team communication, data interpretation and collaboration during the design development and pre-construction stages of their projects. Q Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 17

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Pre-launch of TANGGAM® Design Centre (TDC) by MTIB

The TDC is an initiative by MTIB with the main objective of providing design services and as a design hub for designers, students and the industry.

IN MORE ways than one, the TANGGAM® Design Centre (TDC) is a vision realised for the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), particularly so for DirectorGeneral YBhg Dato’ Dr Jalaluddin Harun, an avid advocate of world-class furniture designed and made by Malaysians. A continuation of its MOBILI programme, TANGGAM is an initiative launched by MTIB to nurture and promote outstanding young Malaysian designers, aimed at developing a portfolio of exciting new designs that have an international market appeal, manufactured and marketed by Malaysian furniture makers.

At international furniture exhibitions/ fairs, e.g., i-Solani at the Salone-Satellite, Milan, dedicated to young and emerging designers under 35, works by Malaysians have been acclaimed for their contemporary style, creativity and innovation. Featuring different materials and production techniques, these designs are part and parcel of the TANGGAM plan, i.e., to enhance the capabilities of Malaysian furniture manufacturers in a paradigm shift from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to Original Design Manufacturer (ODM).

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‘What the TDC is’, remarked YBhg Dato’ at its recent pre-launch for the media, ‘is yet another milestone in the journey towards developing Malaysia as a renown ODM of furniture.’

TANGGAM® Design Centre Located in Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, the Centre is designed as multi-functional and laid over three levels of 1,000 sq ft each.

Ground Floor s display area of prototypes by TANGGAM designers, some of which already showcased at the Milan furniture expo, that will be opened as well to exhibit designs by local manufacturers s new designs to be given prominence (assigned special spots - raised dais - at both sides of entrance) s interested purchasers will be referred directly to manufacturers as the Centre does not serve as sales outlet First Floor s workrooms, rentable at nominal rates, for the TANGGAM team and are open, when available, to external

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Second Floor s principally a resource centre, with a library that will be stocked with 1,000 volumes on design, etc (in the process of being catalogued, at this writing) and reading area s two meeting rooms, convertible into one complete with audio-visual equipment for training sessions, seminars and presentations Managed by MTIB Senior Assistant Director, Ms Nik Zuraihah Nik Mohammad, the official opening of TANGGAM® Design Centre is scheduled for 5 December 2016, by the Honourable Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities. Q

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Launch of Manitou first Group Office in Asia Centre-cum-Group Office in Taman Industri Sungei Buloh to directly serve Malaysian and regional market.

A NAME synonymous with all-terrain material handling equipment and machinery in the agriculture, building construction and industries sectors, Manitou has, since its founding over six decades ago, established a presence in the Americas, Northern and Southern Europe, Asia (since 1992), Pacific, Africa and the Middle East,. Headquartered in France, the Manitou Group had revenue of €1.287 billion in 2015 in 140 countries with a workforce of over 3,200.

Here in Malaysia, Manitou has been around for near twenty years, albeit via a local partner and importer. Given the large fleet of telescopic handlers already in the local, and regional, market and its potential for growth, the Manitou Group recently launched its ‘Manitou Centrecum-Group Office’ located on a 900 sq metre site in Taman Industri Sungei Buloh.

As the Manitou team in attendance explained, the Centre aims to get close to and serve its expanding customer base directly with its wide range of products including telescopic handlers, forklift trucks (fixed, rotating, semi industrial and industrial), compact loaders (skid-steer), thermal, electric and bi-energy access-platforms and warehousing equipment manufactured at its facilities in Ancenis, Candé, Laillé, and Beaupréau (France), Castelfranco (Italy) and Waco (USA).

The Centre is the French manufacturer’s first to be opened in Asia. In operation since January 2016, the centre is also aimed at consolidating Manitou’s presence in the area, increasing its market share segment and its service capability and capacity.As befitting the occasion, Manitou displayed its latest products (all of which adapted to different applications in building construction, agriculture and industries) including, for the first time in Asia, the following: s Manitou MAN’GO 12, diesel engine boom lift with working/ platform heights of 12 and 10 metres respectively; s Manitou heavy-lift telescopic handler MHT-X 790 with nominal capacity of 9.0 metric tons, maximum lift height of 6.84 metres and maximum outreach of 73.72 metres;

TOP: Manitou team during the ribbon cutting ceremony.

BOTTOM: Media briefing by Manitou team: (from right) Fernand Mira, President, Material handling & Access Division, Manitou BF; Michel Denis, President & CEO, Manitou BF; Maxine Deroch, President, Services & Solutions Division, Manitou BF; Hafeez Khan, Managing Director, Manitou SEA; François-Frédéric Piffard, Executive VP, Sales & Marketing, Manitou BF; and Laurent Bonnaure, Executive VP, Global Sales & Marketing, Manitou BF.

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Manitou telescopic work (access) platform 280 TJ, with working height of 28 metres and platform capacity of 350 kg, including 3 persons.

Beyond product sales and performance, the Manitou Centre is also a “one-stop shop”, a service and solutions provider, insofar as (a) spare parts and after-sales service, (b) technical support, (c) used Manitou equipment and machinery, (d) warranty contracts and extensions, (e) fleet management and (f) financing, not to mention a rental fleet of new telescopic trucks. As the Group sees it, these are services and solutions that are integral to and reflect the Manitou spirit, its commitment to customer care through addressing their concerns and expectations and, in the long-term, building and cementing customer loyalty. Q Mr Julien Poupart, Operations Manager, Manitou Malaysia MH Sdn Bhd. 20 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

For more information please visit www.manitou-group.com

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MIID REKA Session 21 on Architects Act 1967 & Architect Rules 1996 Implications of revision 2015 on the interior design industry.

LEGISLATION of the interior design profession in Malaysia came about in 2007 under Amendments to the Architects Act 1967 and Architect Rules 1996 which stipulated, among others, academic prerequisites, statutory requirements for registration and to practise, etc. Previously represented by two independent bodies, namely, the Malaysian Society of Interior Designers (MSID) and Institut Perekabentuk Dalaman Malaysia (IPDM), efforts were initiated to regulate the profession to merge the bodies into a single entity in 2011 as the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID).

REKA Session 21 Convened at the Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) Centre, Revision 2015 of the Architects Act 1967 and Architect Rules 1996, and its implications on the practice of interior design in Malaysia, was the primary focus of MIID’s REKA Session 21: s &OREWORD BY !R *ASMEET 3INGH 3IDHU

Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM), "OARD -EMBER AND -))$ &ELLOW Member, drew attention to LAM’s circular of 19 September 2016 that ‘under Architects’ Act, 1967 (Act 117) Part VA entitled ‘Special Provisions Relating to Interior Designers’, “all Interior Designers (Section 27A) and Interior Design Consultancy Practices (Section 27E) must now be registered with the Board of Architects Malaysia in order to provide interior design services and in order to be entitled to recover any professional fees thereof.�

Only those registered, he reiterated, can ‘identify themselves as Interior Designers, set up practices and be entitled to receive fees.’ s 0ICKING UP FROM WHERE !R *ASMEET Singh Sidhu left off, the main presentation by Ar Chris Yap, MIID President, covered a number of salient issues arising from Revision EFFECTIVE ST *ANUARY THAT 22 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

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includes: a) Criteria for registration, i.e., degree from accredited institution + two years practical experience + passing a licensing examination to qualify as Interior Designer.

Graduates from unaccredited schools to be assessed separately before registration as ‘graduate Interior Designers.’ b) LAM can still apply interim measures for diploma holders (with 5 years’ experience) before the deadline date. c) Non-compliance may result in work disruption and, in the case of non-Malaysians, rejection of work permits (enforcement through CIDB, AG Chambers, Inland Revenue, ROC, Immigration and Police). d) All reference to MSID/IPDM to be removed.

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e) Architects can practise as Interior Designers through ‘consultancy practices’ at a set fee via partnership, body corporate or sole proprietorship.

Other Related Issues As the national body representing the profession, Ar Chris Yap reiterated that MIID’s priority in matters of Interior Design practice also encompasses issues and concerns of protective rights and legislation, such as defined responsibilities, code of conduct, conditions of engagement of Interior Designers and rights and remedies thereof (e.g., for deferred/delayed payments, causes for suspension and/or termination of services rendered, etc.).

As of November 2016, 527 Interior Designers, 21 Body Corporates, 1 Partnership and 22 Sole Proprietorships are registered with LAM. Q

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Shaping the future of infrastructure delivery The recent Year in Infrastructure 2016 provided industry players with a platform for knowledge sharing and technology updates from around the world.

ORGANISED by Bentley Systems, the perennial Year in Infrastructure 2016 (YII2016) was held in London this year.

Sponsored by major industry players such as: Platinum Sponsor, Microsoft, and Gold Sponsors - ARC Advisory Group, BNP Media, Civil Structural Engineer, Construction Week, Engineering News-record, Geospatial Media + Communications, Informed Infrastructure, New Civil Engineer, PennEnergy, Reliabilityweb.com, SPAR 3D, the premier geospatial industrial conference took place from 1 – 3 November 2016.

Global convention of industry organisations YII2016 Conference was attended by over 1,000 participants from the infrastructure design, construction and operations industry that includes leading executives from 30 countries around the world.

It provided an opportunity for management-level executives in architecture firms, engineering firms, construction companies, and government or owneroperator organisations responsible for the design, delivery and/or operations of infrastructure to share best practices and 24 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

meet infrastructure professionals and offered a one-of-a-kind networking and learning experience for infrastructure leaders from around the globe.

YII2016 agenda and conference highlights The conference provided a dynamic and content-rich agenda that comprised Corporate Keynote, technology updates, interactive summits, industry forums and the BE INSPIRED presentations and Awards Gala. Discussions were focused on advancing future infrastructure delivery and investment returns as well as Q & A sessions exploring the intersection of technology and business drivers.

Corporate Keynote The Corporate Keynote by Greg Bentley CEO highlighted the role of Bentley Institute dedicated to advancing the infrastructure profession by way of student advancement, research via the Visions for the Future forum, webinars and partnership with BIM Academy, UK. He also announced the arrival of OpenRoads CONNECT Edition, AssetWise

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CONNECT Edition and ComplyPro, the latter by way of corporate acquisition.

Finally, Mr Bentley announced new joint opportunities with TopCon, Bureau Veritas and Microsoft to introduce constructioneering and inspectioneering, both of which leverage on reality modelling through joint cloud services to converge surveying, engineering, construction, and inspection.

Interactive Summits & Industry Forums Interactive invitation-only summits and

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industry forums were ongoing throughout the duration of the conference that featured speakers from prominent organisations such as Microsoft, KPMG, AECOM, Shell, Applied Research & Associates, Atkins, and Black & Veatch. Attendees had the opportunity to explore the intersection of technology and business drivers, and how they would shape the future of Infrastructure Project Delivery and Asset Performance.

Presentations and industry forums highlighted Industry best Practices and provide valuable insights on BIM Advancements and Innovations in technology that are helping to improve project delivery and asset performance.

Each forum was an ideal venue for infrastructure professionals to interact with peers and industry visionary, learn about best practices, advances in technology, and hear from around the world about projects and lessons learned. Forums included Building and Facilities, Rail and Roads, Oil, Gas and Chemicals, Utilities, and The Visions for the Future.

The 2016 Vision for the Future Forum explored the latest research and future trends from Bentley Fellows with a focus on infrastructure performance, design, and modelling. New and developing technologies such as explorative design and augmented reality were presented in the context of application and analysis to reduce

uncertainty in future decision making and the potential utility to engineering.

YII2016 BE INSPIRED Awards Programme YII2016 annual BE INSPIRED Awards honour the year’s extraordinary work of Bentley software users in advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations from all over the world. Ten independent Jury Panels comprising distinguished industry experts selected 54 finalists from more than 300 nominations submitted by organisations in 80 Countries.

The awards programme is unique in that it is the only competition of its kind that is global in scope and comprehensive in the categories covered, encompassing all types of infrastructure projects.

The 54 Be Inspired Awards finalists presented their innovative projects to an audience comprising the jury panel, their peers and 132 media members. Judged for the most innovative in infrastructure projects, winning submissions were celebrated at The Be Inspired Awards Gala.

CONNECT Edition’s Comprehensive Modelling Environment In 2016, several CONNECT Editions for design, analytical, construction, and reality modelling applications were released that include: AutoPipe, Descartes, Pointools, gINT, RM, LARS, SACS, MOSES, MAXSURF,

SITEOPS, STAAD, and RAMS. The Open Roads ConceptStation was introduced earlier in the year, and OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition was announced at the conference.

MicroStationCONNECT Edition and Navigator CONNECT Edition applications were introduced in 2015. Together with the arrival of CONNECT Editions of AECOsim Building designer, MineCycle, Promis.e, OpenUtilities, and Openplant in the first half of 2017, the series of CONNECT Editions would be complete.

Bentley Systems Bentley Systems is a global leader in providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. Bentley users leverage information mobility across disciplines and throughout the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing projects and assets.

Bentley solutions encompass MicroStation applications for information modelling, ProjectWise collaboration services to deliver integrated projects, and AssetWise operations services to achieve intelligent infrastructure, complemented by worldwide professional services and comprehensive management services. Q Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 25

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PAM round table discussion and housing and urbanity symposium Roundtable discussion to gather industry views and symposium to explore housing and urbanity issues and challenges.

ADOPTED BY 167 countries, the ‘New Urban Agenda’ is the ensuing document from the UN Habitat III cities conference held in Quito, Ecuador in October of this year. It is the guiding document for leaders of member countries, civil authorities, city planners and developers, building professionals and other stakeholders on planning, management and living in cities in the increasing trend towards urbanisation. For the next twenty years, it lays the groundwork for re-visiting policies and approaches and sets a new global standard to achieve sustainable urban development, always with the environment in mind; it is a roadmap for building cities as engines driving economic growth and prosperity, as centres of cultural and social wellness.

Appropriately, it is also PAM’s theme for its 2016 edition in the continuing series, initiated in 2013, of annual roundtable discussion and symposium on housing and urbanity (H+U). The two-day programme kicked off with a Roundtable Discussion, open to the public at large, the media, the academia and building professionals, followed by a day-long symposium.

Roundtable Discussion Aimed at assimilating collective views, and data, as industry feedback to the Housing Ministry and relevant groups, sample opinions shared by a panel of practising architects, moderated by Ar Wan Sofiah Wan Ishak, included: Q1: More proactive roles for practising architects alongside other stakeholders? s Authorities to make space for architects to be involved as visionaries AND social activists s Encourage architectural practices to be research-based s Re-visit profession, re-learn skills, work through and with community, (hitherto, profession is perceived as being ‘exclusive’) s Expand knowledge in the profession, 26 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

FROM LEFT: Mr Khairul Anuar Mhd Juri, Ms Lee Jia Ping, Mr Eko Prawoto, Mr Muhammad Khairi Sulaiman and Mr Mohd Hazwan Hamidi in Questions and Answers Session.

to cope with today’s complex world, to include, e.g. sociology and anthropology Q2: Other incentives, within Sustainable Development Goals and Urban Agenda, for expanding financial assistance on affordable housing? s Incentives must start from planning and design stage, through to maintenance and operations to reduce energy consumption, e.g., shared solar panels s Reduce construction cost through technology, notwithstanding IBS builders still going conventional s Co-operative housing with shared utilities, as a solution? s Consumers to prioritize spending s Innovation in design/building without use for air-conditioning?

Q3: Potential for public participation in sustainable development? s Engage and interact with designers/ planners/authorities through residents’ associations, public forums, media, internet to voice their concerns/needs s Adopt ‘green’ living lifestyle, i.e., reduce, reuse and recycle

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H+U Symposium The New Urban Agenda also provides guidance for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out at the UN Sustainable Development Summit in New York when, on 25th September 2015, 193 countries of the UN General Assembly adopted the 2030 Development Agenda titled ‘Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.’

Agenda 2030 aims ‘to end poverty, hunger and inequality, take action on climate change and the environment, improve access to health and education, build strong institutions and partnerships, and more.’

Of the 17 SDGs 2030, PAM H+U Symposium 2016 explored housing and urbanity issues in line with three selected goals, namely: Goal 7: Affordable & Clean Energy Goal 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure Goal 13: Climate Action Feedback from presenters and participants are compiled for submission to the Housing Ministry and other relevant stakeholders. Q

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Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC)

With a floor area of one million square feet, the newly completed centre is the largest exhibition space in Malaysia.

AS FAR AS milestones go, the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) has more than its fair share – for one, it is iconic (rounded rubber-seed design, a tribute to the golden crop that kick-started Malaysia’s economic and national development). For another, it is the country largest exhibition space, to date, reckoned at about ten times that of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Further, it marks the first component of the KL Metropolis Project. In addition, the RM628-million flagship of KL Metropolis is “completed and issued the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) and is ready for handover to the Government”, remarked SM Faliq SM Nasimuddin, Deputy Executive Chairman and Group Managing Director of Naza TTDI at a media preview of MITEC. Features of MITEC Positioned as an international-class MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) destination of choice for Kuala Lumpur, and the region, for that matter, here’s what MITEC has to offer: s Total of eleven exhibition halls (gross floor area of 1.0 million sq ft), ten break rooms and three media centres across three levels, each of which with their own loading/unloading bays to avoid congestion. s Four halls on Levels 1 and 2 with banquet capacity of 2,000 to 2,700 pax whereas Level 3 houses a multipurpose hall, with a banquet capacity of up to 1,080 pax whilst the remaining three halls seats up to 2,700 pax for dining. (Note: all four halls located on Level 3 are column -free). s Facilities on Levels 1A, 2A and 3A include restaurants, cafes, VIP rooms and nine others designated for event organisers and crews. s Capacity, at any one time, to accommodate up to 47,700 visitors in theatre-style or seat 28,300 for 28 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

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Distinction of being awarded Best Public Services Development, Malaysia, Best Public Service Architecture, Malaysia, Best Public Services Development, Asia Pacific and Best Public Service Architecture, Asia Pacific by Asia Pacific Property Awards, and Best International Public Services Development by International Property Awards.

About KL Metropolis Slated for completion in its entirety in 2025, KL Metropolis is an integrated

sustainable development by developer Naza TTDI Sdn Bhd under a privatisaion deal inked in November 2009 with the Government of Malaysia and Syarikat Tanah dan Harta Sdn Bhd. Located on a 75.5 acre site off Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, the massive RM20 billion project is envisioned to provide a world-class environment for business and for leisure in the nation’s capital. Subsequent two phases of development will incorporate integrated components of condominiums and office towers, hotels and international retail centre, commercial, retail, cultural and civic amenities. Q

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Huawei Customer Solution Integration & Innovation Experience Centre (CSIC) New ICT innovation hub launched to drive Nation’s digital economy.

INSTEAD OF cake and candles, Huawei, a leading global information and communications (ICT) solutions provider, opted for the extraordinary in celebrating its 15-year presence in Malaysia, i.e., with the launch of its new Customer Solution Innovation and Integration Experience Centre (CSIC). Located on Level 33, Integra Tower, The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur, the 13,000 sq ft Centre ‘aggregates over 120 reference applications and services, designed as an ICT innovation hub and centre of excellence to drive industry open ecosystem and accelerate digital economy transformation in Malaysia.’

The CSIC serves as an industry platform for customers, business partners and the public at large to view and verify stateof-the-art applications and services, to acquaint themselves, first hand, with Huawei portfolio of new business models and to design and test technology solutions. Huawei’s commitment in driving Malaysia’s digital economy transformation, and its aspiration to a regional ICT hub, include plans to: s deliver the ‘right skills, solutions and infrastructure’, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, in ICT Talent Development and Smart Campus Transformation through programmes and workshops for a select 300 universities, colleges and polytechnics nationwide; s establish Cloud IoT Video and Big Data laboratories in the ensuing three years.

FROM LEFT: Dato’ Seri Idris Jusoh, Minister of Higher Education; Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting, Chairman of Malaysia China Business Council; Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia; Ryan Ding, Executive Director of the Board and President of Products & Solutions, Huawei; David Wei, President of Southern Pacific Region, Huawei; officiating Huawei’s new and second CSIC located in Integra Tower, The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur.

Accompanied by YBhg Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting, Chairman of the Malaysia-China Business Council and Mr Abraham Liu Kang, CEO Huawei Industries (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia officiated at the event, followed soon after by gracing the Malaysia-China Digital Economy Forum.

Malaysia-China Digital Economy Forum Convened by the Malaysia-China Business Council in conjunction with the opening of CSIC, the Forum explored challenges and strategies to be contended with in embracing digital transformation as aspired to by Malaysia. Featuring thought leaders and industry professionals, issues highlighted in presentations were on trends affecting GDP growth, digital economy vision and digital transformation roadmap and case studies whereas panel discussions centered on the new era in digital economy and strategies and policies requisite to growth.

Digital Economy Malaysia In his keynote address, the Honourable Prime Minister reiterated that in aspiring towards a high-income nation, it is imperative that Malaysians be provided ‘world-class network infrastructure and superfast connectivity.’ To this end, local (digital) players are urged to collaborate with international technologists in

Huawei signs MOU with the Ministry of Higher Education: YBhg Tan Sri Dr Noorul Ainur Mohd Nur, Secretary General of Ministry of Higher Education exchanging the signed MOU with Abraham Liu, CEO of Huawei Technologies Malaysia; present to witness were Dato’ Seri Idris Jusoh, Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak, Ryan Ding and David Wei.

exploiting the nation’s digital economy. With its contribution of 17.8% to Malaysia’s GDP, ‘the potential is limitless’, he added, with digital technology set to play a bigger role in economic growth over the next decade. Q Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 29

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Johor Corporation launches Ibrahim International Business District (IIBD) brand Definitive goals focused on driving development and investment with the Spirit of Enterprise brand promise.

GRACED BY the royal presence of DYMM Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, Sultan of Johor and DYMM Raja Zarith Sofiah Binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah, Permaisuri of Johor, Johor Corporation (JCorp) recently launched the Ibrahim International Business District (IIBD) brand and its promise of the Spirit of Enterprise, of Johor State Government’s ‘aspirations for IIBD to serve as a catalyst of growth, attracting talent and investment, and encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship.’ It is focused on four perspectives, or ‘HOME lenses’, that will ‘define and drive development and investment strategies within IIBD’, namely: s Heritage, balancing continuity with change, where the authenticity of IIBD’s heritage, traditions and culture is celebrated and built upon amidst its evolution into a worldclass business district. s Opportunity, ref lecting IIBD as a place for equal opportunities for all businesses and people, where strategic corporate entities will be leveraged to capture high multiplier effects and spur a vibrant economy.

IIBD will drive ideas and nurture talents that paves the way for global

The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, launching the Ibrahim International Business District brand at Persada Johor International Convention Centre; also present at the event were Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim (on Sultan Ibrahim’s left), Johor Corporation president and CEO Datuk Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim (3rd from left) and Menteri Besar of Johor Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (2nd from left).

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opportunities.

Mobility, to move IIBD towards a globally connected future where people, information and trade move freely, easily and effectively within and beyond borders. In line with Mobility lens, IIBD will also offer world-class infrastructure, futureforward technology and seamless connectivity.

Eco-sustainability, aimed at elevating the liveability of IIBD citizens and businesses for a sustainable future and emphasising the call to be ‘green’ and ecocommitted.

Further, these four goals as envisioned in the “Spirit of Enterprise” will be commemorated by four artistic creations by Johorean award-winning

sculptor Nizam Abdullah.

JCorp Helming IIBD Operating as master developer, implementer and marketer of IIBD, JCorp will be setting up an ‘IIBD entity’ to (a) further accelerate local and foreign investment capital, social capital and human capital and (b) to shape and implement pro-business and investment policies and plans in promoting IIBD as the preferred location for investors seeking attractive, emerging opportunities. Currently, JCorp is in the midst of structuring and benchmarking financial and tax incentives with the state and federal governments, to be offered by IIBD in a bid to become a catalyst for economic growth and entrepreneurial opportunities for its residents and investors. Q

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Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology (SIBT) 2016 achieved record visitor attendance Professional platform gathered exhibitors across sectors to highlight future development trends.

THE 10TH EDITION of the Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology (SIBT), held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, concluded with great success and record-breaking attendance. The fair was held concurrently with Shanghai Smart Home Technology (SSHT) from 31 August – 2 September 2016. Collectively, the two shows hosted 240 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions, and welcomed 23,210 professional visitors from 49 countries and regions. Visitor numbers were up 13% from last year.

Over the past decade, SIBT has strived to provide cuttingedge intelligent building technologies to diverse groups of buyers, making it one of the most reputable industry platforms in China. Commenting on the success of the fair, Ms Lucia Wong, Deputy General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, stated: “As the industry grows and benefits from the advancement of IoT, big data and cloud computing technologies, development of the building industry will move towards energy efficiency, sustainability and integration. As a comprehensive platform, SIBT was honoured to have companies from various sectors exhibiting and fostering cross-sector cooperation and technological integration. Moreover, the fair, together with SSHT, organised various concurrent events to showcase human-centric technologies and designs. These events aimed to inspire the industry to think out of the box and explore ideas that not only apply to intelligent building, but also help realise the concept of smart cities.”

The Intelligent Engineering Branch of China Exploration & Design Association, one of the fair co-organisers, participated with its member companies in SIBT this year. Commenting on the industry’s development, Ms Hu Ping, President of the association, shared: “The future of the industry lies in 32 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

developing products to build smart cities rather than individual intelligent buildings.”

To provide innovative ideas to the building industry, the fair organisers held a full array of forums and seminars, including the acclaimed “2016 China Intelligent Building Technology Innovation Summit and Innovation Award Ceremony” organised

by The Intelligent Engineering Branch of China Exploration & Design Association. Apart from being a professional platform for participants to showcase their innovations, the event also presented awards in recognition of outstanding corporations, projects and products in the industry.

Fueled by the Chinese Government’s introduction of green and energy-saving policies, the desire to integrate energy efficiency, environment friendliness, comfort, convenience and security into modern building construction continues to increase. To cope with the industry’s development and needs, SIBT was held concurrently with three other events: Shanghai Smart Home Technology, Shanghai International Lighting Fair and ISH Shanghai & CIHE – the Shanghai International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning. Collectively, the fours fairs form the “Intelligent Green Building – IGB” exhibition platform that strategically integrates and optimises synergies between a diverse group of professionals in the intelligent building, smart home, HVAC and lighting industries.

SIBT is jointly organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade – Shanghai Pudong Sub Council, Shanghai Hongshan Exhibition Service Co Ltd and the Intelligent Engineering Branch of China Exploration & Design Association.

The next edition will be held from 5 – 7 September 2017 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Q

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Taiwan trade mission to mobilise new markets Focus on Southeast Asian countries under ‘New Southbound Policy’.

ORGANISED by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), a delegation of 32 Taiwanese manufacturers and entrepreneurs recently called at Kuala Lumpur, en route to the other ASEAN member countries of Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. The sojourn is part and parcel of the Taiwan’s ‘New Southbound Policy’, aimed at exploring and mobilising new markets insofar as trade opportunities and investment, with the focus on the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). Notwithstanding the prevailing global slowdown, annual economic growth of the AEC is forecast at 4.9% in the next five years, compared to global rate of 3.1%, - reason enough for governments to re-align medium term trade and fiscal policies towards South Asia.

Malaysia-Taiwan Trade At a simple ceremony to mark the occasion of the visit on 25 October this year, Mission Leader, Mr Yang Wei-Fuu, Honourable Vice Minister of Economic Affairs, reiterated that ‘Malaysia is currently Taiwan’s 8th largest trading partner, accounting for annual trading volume of 2.76%’ whereas Taiwanese investments in Malaysia has already topped USD 12 billion as of 2016, making Taiwan ‘the 4th biggest foreign investor in Malaysia.’ On the premise that of Malaysia’s total imports for 2015 registered USD 160 billion with 4% attributed to Taiwan, he reckoned that there is ‘still much room for improvement in bilateral trade’ between the two nations.

Regionally, of its total outbound shipments, Taiwan exports 18.1% to Southeast Asia, in which countries its direct investment has reached USD 86.9 billion. In short, ASEAN is an important export market for Taiwan, sentiments echoed by two other VIPs at the event, namely, HE Mr James Chang Chi Ping, representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia and YBhg Amb Dato Sri Syed Hussein Al Habshee, Secretary General of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM). In closing, Mr Yang remarked that, for the ensuing year, Malaysia and Indonesia are targeted markets for export trade and investment.

FROM LEFT: Mr James Chi-ping Chang, Head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia; Mr Yang Wei-Fuu, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan and Dato Sri Syed Hussein Al Habshee, Secretary-General of National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM).

Mission Objectives/Showcase Thereafter, for the rest of the day, the Mission agenda centred on business networking sessions with participating companies on hand to: s to show and tell, of the latest innovative technology and/or products that the Republic has to offer, i.e., product information along with samples; s to engage Malaysian counterparts and interested parties in promoting the building of alliances and/or partnerships and ventures; s to explore on opportunities, in new or added investment, to be had in Taiwan; based on location, infrastructure and capital.

The broad spectrum of industries and/or products represented included green-energy goods, IT equipment and devices, health and beauty care, automotive (parts and accessories), communication, industrial machinery, hardware, food and daily consumables, electrical and electronics, building materials and apparel. Q

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Topping off Ceremony officiated by YB Dato’ Ahmad Fauzi Zahari, Setiawangsa MP (fourth from left); YBhg Datuk Hj Mohd Najib, Executive Director (Planning) – DBKL (fifth from left); Datuk Ng Thien Phing, Founder & Group MD of SkyWorld (third from left); and Mr Lam Sao Keong, Deputy Group MD of SkyWorld (sixth from left).

Skyworld celebrates two milestones Top off ceremony to mark early completion of Ascenda Residences and announcement of new 1-km flyover.

IN RECORDED history, the orang asli were the earliest inhabitants of the mukim, now named Setapak, after its headman Batu Tapak - that was then, the 19th Century, to be exact. Today Setapak is a thriving township that is soon to get more vibrant with SkyArena, a flagship project by city developer SkyWorld Development Group, in the wake of its successful (100% take-up rate) SkyAwani Residence @ Bandar Baru, Sentul under the Rumah Mampu Milik Wilayah Persekutuan (RUMAWIP) Housing Scheme.

Recently, at the SkyArena, there was cause to celebrate two milestones by SkyWorld, namely: s early completion of infrastructure works for Ascenda Residences, its first residential phase three months ahead of schedule, and, s announcements of a new 1-km flyover and upgrading of a 2-km trunk road, to a four-lane carriageway, that leads to/from SkyArena, representing SkyWorld’s CSR contribution to the community A topping-off ceremony, staged at 34 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

the rooftop of Ascenda, marked the auspicious occasion, officiated by guests of honour YB Dato’ Ahmad Fauzi Bahari, MP Setiawangsa, and YBhg Datuk Hj Mohd Najib, Pengarah Eksekutif Perancangan, DBKL, accompanied by Datuk Ng Thien Ping, Founder and SkyWorld Group Managing Director. Present to witness the ceremony were SkyWorld’s Deputy Group Managing Director Mr Lam Soo Keong, Chief Operating Officer Mr Lee Chee Seng and Chief Financial Officer Mr Siew Chee Seng.

About SkyArena Set on a 29-acre site off Jalan Ayer Jerneh, SkyArena is a mega mixed integrated development that re-defines city life, offering urbanites a ‘sky living experience in a sustainable environment.’ Innovative in concept and design, it is an inspired departure from your run-of-the-mill high-rise residential enclave with the usual urban conveniences contained within – a cut above the others, the SkyArena is unrivalled with features that include (a) a 9.4-acre multi-facility sports complex with state-of-the-art facilities, e.g., an Olympicsize swimming pool and 15-feet diving

pool, (b) an 8-lane 400-metre running track, (c) a 10,000 sq ft fitness centre, (d) tennis and squash courts, (e) a large football field and (f) a rock climbing formation/wall. More than a place to work, live and play, what’s in store for residents at the SkyArena is the promise of an exciting lifestyle that is healthcentric, family-oriented and convenient.

About Ascenda Residences Launched in 2014, the Ascenda Residences offers 650 units of ‘sleek designs’ that meet ‘niche lifestyle demands’ spread across 3.35 acres with layouts: s Type A built-up area 908 sq ft 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms s Type B built=up area 1,100 sq ft 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms s Type C built-up area 1`,200 sq ft 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms s Type D built-up area 1`,150 sq ft 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms To date, the Ascenda Residences has recorded an impressive take-up rate of 95% and available limited units are currently (October 2016) priced from RM600,000. Q

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MD of AkzoNobel Decorative Paints, South East & South Asia, Middle East Mr Jeremy Rowe (left) and Mr Indra Laban, GM of AkzoNobel Decorative Paints Malaysia posing with the ColourFutures™ 2017 book.

Denim Drift is AkzoNobel’s Colour of 2017 AkzoNobel encourages a new look on life with the launch of key colour trends for 2017.

ON MORE fronts than one, i.e., economic, environmental, social and political, these are, at best, changing times, leading to complexity in our relationships with others as individuals and as nations. The universal call, then, is to go back to basics, to find the meaning of life, as it were, and re-connect with that which is secure and comforting.

That, in a nutshell, was the premise for AkzoNobel’s launch of its annual colour trend forecast, “ColourFutures™ 2017”, i.e., key colour trends for the year ahead, with ‘Denim Drift’ as the Colour of the Year and the ‘foundation for an inspirational palette of paint colours centred on the global social and design trends’ for 2017.

Working with a group of leading international architects, interior designers and trend watchers, AkzoNobel’s own design and colour visionaries at its Global Aesthetics Centre then sets about ‘to spot, not create’, the trend based on ‘what colours people are starting to use’, to arrive at an ‘overriding’ global theme, which, in the case

of 2017, is “Life in a New Light”, a new way of being.

AkzoNobel has developed a family colour palette that complements ‘Denim Drift’, featuring a spectrum of darker and lighter blues and tones that define the times, in moods and styles, namely: s New Romanticism, or rather, its reemergence in fashion and design, and ‘becoming in tune with our planet and nature, inspiring us to re-connect with our spiritual side and take responsibility for our environment.’ It is a colour palette that brings elements of nature into our world and our spaces. s The Working Home, where, increasingly, the home is the office and vice versa, the centre of both work and personal life. Therefore, in finding the balance, there is that need to create a ‘fluid environment that can accommodate both.’ This is a colour palette designed to create different zones and spaces for work and play.

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Shared Individualism, a ‘new interpretation of community and association’ to mitigate isolation of individuals stemming from today’s high tech and fast-paced lifestyle. It is a collection of colours that ‘create a shared space’ to evoke a ‘sense of belonging, as part of a group.’

Considered Luxury, which ‘captures a new way of living, of consumerism’ and the trend to ‘buy less, choose well and make it last’, that places ‘value on experience, rather than possessions.’

With light and shade, i.e., whites and neutrals, in the colour palette, different textures and materials in our living spaces are highlighted.

‘Denim Drift’ (90BG 30/073) is now available in the market as “Smoke Grey’, visit our dealers to experience the colour. Q For more information about ColourFuturesTM, please visit www. colourfutures.com Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 37

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Sustainable, functional and aesthetic space management solutions from Hufcor Flexible space management and versatile customisation solutions to meet all your needs.

GLOBAL hotels & resorts are introducing combination of meeting, conference and banquet space to meet the sophisticated demands of discerning guests and recording significant increase in revenues and margin. Hufcor flexible space management and versatile customisation solutions are incorporated to meet clients’ multi-needs.

Informal “break-out” spaces, pre-function gathering areas and F&B zones with visible indoor-outdoor views resulted in premium yet flexible offerings.

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selection of local materials, the use of environmentally friendly technologies and complemented by recycled materials.

The hospitality industry’s frequent fresh design upgrade is challenged with strict timelines, tight budgets and lengthy disruptive construction. Adaptive reuse of natural resources is an emerging trend in hospitality design renovations and Hufcor solutions provide hotel owners and property managers with sustainable space design, elements and materials. With the ecofriendly range of operable walls, acoustic panels and acoustic glass wall solutions, Hufcor offers a variety of finishing options to meet designers’ aesthetics and creativity needs with proven durability. Flexibility

of application and ease-of-use are the cornerstone of Hufcor’s product lines.

Hufcor is a proud member on the US Green Building Council with a strong commitment and progress toward Green manufacturing, continuously developing standards that support various LEED™ (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification goals.

The collaboration between Hufcor and hospitality stakeholders is committed in developing new and innovative products, and maintains a strong link to building a better, more sustainable future. Q

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ACOTECÂŽ Wall Panel Systems Made green, to build and live green

Engineered by Finnish technology to high industry standards, ACOTECŽ wall panel is accredited and endorsed by SGLS and SIRIM. ROBERT F KENNEDY is credited with the saying that ‘The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better.� That is just about what Acotec Sdn Bhd has been doing since 1994, i.e., making a difference in the building construction industry and the environment with its Malaysian-made ACOTECŽ Wall Panel Systems. What sets it apart from the rest is that, firstly, ACOTECŽ is engineered to the highest industry standards with European (Finnish) technology, and, secondly, it is made green, accredited and endorsed as a ‘Green Label’ product by no less an authority than the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS) and SIRIM. Cumulatively, these add up to ACOTECŽ being an IBS component and structural member of choice.

The difference that ACOTECÂŽ makes Already well-established in the market as a certified and eco-friendly green product, the real difference that ACOTECÂŽ Wall Panels make is grounded where it counts, i.e., economy (spend less, gain more) and efficiency (higher productivity, less effort). The ACOTECÂŽ advantage is in three areas, namely: Save Costs s REDUCED PILFERAGE AND ELIMINATION OF UNNECESSARY LOSSES s SHORTENED PROJECT DURATION AND DECREASED CONSTRUCTION COSTS s MAXIMISED SAVINGS WITH SKIM COATING AND THIN FINISHING plaster, pre-cut to specific sizes that can fit all designs and schedules s LESS WASTAGE

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Save Planet s !#/4%#ÂŽ IS SAFE RECYCLABLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY s NO FORMWORK REQUIRED THEREFORE CLEANER SITES AND EFFICIENT project management s GOOD SOUND INSULATION D" s IMPROVED THERMAL INSULATION Save Time s INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY n !#/4%#ÂŽ 7ALL 0ANEL 3YSTEMS ARE INSTALLED SIX TIMES FASTER THAN CONVENTIONAL BRICK WALLS s INSTALLATION REQUIRES ONLY TWO SEMI SKILLED WORKERS n A BIG bonus in itself considering the short supply of labour in the construction industry These cost reductions and savings are accruable from construction using ACOTECÂŽ simply because one single unit (panel) of either 950mm (L) Ă— 600mm (W), 2,440mm (L) Ă— 600mm (W), 2,740mm (L) Ă— 600mm (W), 3,000mm (L) Ă— 600mm (W) or 3,300mm (L) Ă— 600mm (W), with thickness of 75mm, 100mm, 125mm or 150mm, is EQUIVALENT TO PIECES OF BRICKS !S A RESULT THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE DESIGNATED WALL IS REDUCED BY APPROXIMATELY &URTHER FOR INTERNAL WALLS !#/4%#ÂŽ 7ALL 0ANEL SURFACE PREMIUM QUALITY FACILITATES SKIM 40 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

coating finishing work.

In addition, versatility is another key consideration that puts ACOTECŽ in the forefront of construction, proven by the everincreasing number of diverse projects to Acotec’s credit, ranging from INSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGS SCHOOLS HOSPITALS POLICE HEADQUARTERS ETC TO residences and erection of sound barrier and fencing walls. !S !COTEC PUTS IT hNOT ALL WALL PANELS ARE EQUAL OURS IS PAR EXCELLENCEv FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE REASONS n IT IS THE ULTIMATE WALL SYSTEM AND AN )"3 COMPONENT DESIGNED FOR SPEEDY INSTALLATION HIGH QUALITY finish with minimum labour and wastage and the environment in mind. Q

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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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Guocera: Be Inspired

The brand of choice in over 50 countries, Guocera creates inspirational environments to live, work and play.

GUOCERA, one of Malaysia’s largest manufacturer and exporter, is the tile brand of choice in over 50 countries, from the Americas and Europe to the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. With nearly 50 years of manufacturing experience, you can find Guocera inspirations the world over, be it residential, commercial or public infrastructure.

Whether in beautiful homes, iconic office buildings, airports, schools and complexes, Guocera helps create inspirational environments in which people can live, work and play.

Our modern manufacturing facilities employ the latest production technology and design to meet the ever growing global demand and expectations. All our products meet international standards ensuring world class quality for our domestic and international markets. Consumers can be confident that Guocera’s products are aesthetically attractive and durable.

Guocera also boasts a dedicated R&D centre (Ceramic Research Company - CRC) which is ISO-IEC 17025:2005 accredited, the only one of its kind in South East Asia. At CRC, comprehensive analysis and testing of raw materials are conducted according to stringent measures, resulting in exceptional quality and reliability that are the hallmarks of Guocera tiles.

2016/2017 Tiles Collection With the growing demand for tiles that are functional and durable yet stylish and elegant, Guocera recently launched its brand new 2016/2017 tiles collection of porcelain and ceramic that are carried in four themes – Contemporary, Classics, Nature, and Colour.

Guocera aims to create products that cater to consumers’ individual tastes, preferences and lifestyles. Inspired by nature and the latest design trends from Europe, Guocera is launching more than 30 different ranges that will enchant hearts and dazzle homes.

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MaxFine Calacatta.

The Largest Tile in Malaysia The Guocera Gallery is home to the largest tile in the world, MaxFine.

Made in Italy, MaxFine measures 1.5 metres by 3 metres and is 6 millimetres thin. It is suitable to be used for any part of the house.

This environmentally friendly product is made to cover large surface areas and has a high-stress resistance to heavy-duty detergents and liquid spills. While it would be a struggle to maintain tiles made purely from natural stone, the MaxFine is easy to maintain as it is a robust replica of the natural stone. Sophistication and style are not disregarded as MaxFine tiles carry mirrored patterns to accommodate the need for an elegant and contemporary abode. Q For enquiry, e-mail enquiry@guoceratile.com.my or visit www.guocera.com for more information

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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.

Roof areas of training halls.

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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.

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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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Innovative technology meets contemporary style

Introducing the new Monier® Horizon™ 8 Concrete Roof Tile Solution engineered for roof pitch as low as 8˚.

MODERN HOUSES often sport low pitch roof designs, commonly known as the flat roof design. This design is regarded as being contemporary and stylish, as well as minimalistic. The new Monier® Horizon™ 8 Roof System offers the complete solution for low pitch roof design, delivering the lowest pitch level in the market at only 8˚.

This means that roof designs for houses can be even more flexible and go even lower or flatter. Aesthetic outlook on modern houses asides, concrete roof tile are known for their durability, high heat reflectivity and low noise. All this attributes ensure occupants a more comfortable, enjoyable and environmental friendlier living space in Malaysia’s tropical climate.

Monier® roofs are trusted by Malaysian homeowners for over 50 years. It is also the world’s leader in total roofing solution.

Its low pitch, leak-proof solution prides a solid track record and is widely used in many countries around the world including Germany, United Kingdom, and France.

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Every Monier® product undergoes extensive and stringent tests conducted by roof physics engineers and scientists in its laboratories in Germany for extreme weather conditions.

Not only that, certified roofing components are used in the roofing system including specialty underlay, dry fixings, counter profile and other accessories.

Contemporary Style The Monier® Horizon™ 8 roof tile is modern, trendy and highly functional. At

a competitive price, this new roof system is poised to offers even more roof design choices for home owners. There are three colours to choose from and they are Black, Brown and Grey. Choose from the types of angular fitting series available such as Angular Ridge, Angular Ridge End, Verge, Monoridge, and Monoridge-End to compliment the different types of roof design. High quality surface material is used to maintain its colour stability and consistency even after an extended period.

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Monier® Roof Solutions 100% Leakproof Monier® roof system is durable and 100% leakproof. Even with rain falls aplenty in Malaysia, house owners do not need to worry about leaky ceilings and wet floors. Additionally, concrete actually gains in strength over time as they get harder through further carbonization by absorbing CO2. This gives concrete tiles an edge over other types of roofing in terms of durability and longer lifespan. Monier’s roof tiles are made to prevent fungus and algae growth on the surface. They are not easily damaged and allow walkability.

Low Noise The natural properties of concrete tiles provide outstanding acoustic performance for quieter indoor environment. The mass of the tile body and the batten system absorb sound waves, helping home owners to save on heavy investment for huge insulation. What’s more, the sounds from rain, wind or street traffic are less noticeable with a

concrete-tiled roof, which translates to more uninterrupted sleeps in a peaceful ambience.

Superior Heat Reflection Monier® Horizon™ 8 Roof System effectively reflects radiant heat and has higher residual heat dissipation which prevents large buildup of residual heat to ensure residents a cooler indoor environment and maximum comfort of living. The surface materials for roof tiles, underlay and passive heat removal design applied for this roof system remove excess heat through self-ventilation.

Monier® Horizon™ 8 Roof System is the ideal and environmental friendly roof system for low pitched roof. It’s competitive price and high performance also give your wallet a run for its money. Monier’s complete roof system is available at all major cities and towns nationwide. For more information, call toll free 1800 88 0865, e-mail at roofing-malaysia@monier.com or visit www.monier.com.my. Q

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Bosch Malaysia unveils two new HD video surveillance cameras

Introducing the DINION IP Starlight 7000 HD & MIC IP Starlight 7000 HD that delivers clear HD images even in low lights conditions.

WITH A significant slice (8-10%) of corporate income expended on research and development, BOSCH’s R&D outlay has topped €20 billion in the last five years. This is mirrored in continuous performance upgrade with innovative cutting-edge know-how in its key business sectors of consumer goods, industrial technology, mobility solutions and building and energy systems. In the latter category, under the sub-sector of security and communications, BOSCH Malaysia recently unveiled its latest state-of-the-art surveillance camera systems, namely, the DINION IP Starlight 7000 HD and MIC IP Starlight HD. DINION IP Starlight 7000 HD On the premise that video surveillance solutions has to do more than record and store, the DINION IP 7000 HD is designed with the capability to also ‘detect, notify, confirm and act (alert)’, as Ms Janesta Woon, General Manager, Security Division, explains.

Incorporating the latest in sensor technology, lenses and processing circuitry, the DINION IP 7000 HD produces clear and full-colour images on 24/7 basis even at night or low-light conditions.

Other product features: s ROBUST BUILT IN INTELLIGENT VIDEO ANALYTICS )6! THAT HELPS TO focus on relevant situations and send alerts when needed; s )6! ADDS @SENSE AND STRUCTURE TO VIDEO DATA BY ADDING METADATA

allowing speedy retrieval, from hours of stored video, of relevant images; s CAPTURES IMAGES IN QUICK ACTION SITUATIONS E G AIRPORTS AND banks, with Intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction (IDNR) thereby reducing bandwidth and storage; s INTELLIGENT TRACKING TO DETECT AND HOME IN ON FAST MOVING objects or defined Regions of Interest (ROI) and select area(s) of specific interest, from the parent image, using a remote Electronic Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) system.

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Building exterior night view.

Community clubhouse in Taiwan breaks with design tradition

Taiwan-based Chain 10 Urban Space Design turns Green Places Community Clubhouse in Tainan into a haven for the community. Photo credit: Kuo-Min Lee

Reading room looking out into the pond.

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THE LEAD designer of Chain 10 Urban Space Design, Keng-Fu Lo, sees a building as a living entity. Breaking with architectural tradition, he created a distinctive design for each floor of the Green Places Community Clubhouse in Tainan, Taiwan.

The Clubhouse is a shared space for the residents of an independent community with space for dining, reading, exercising, learning and community interaction. The design is based on natural patterns and includes a reflecting pond, outdoor plaza and unobstructed view of the nearby hills while the floors are stacked vertically as a series of free curves.

Varied surfaces with differing heights invite visitors to walk in and explore the interior. Natural elements are brought into the building and used as interior decoration with tall trees used as wall partitions. The use of continuous glass windows breaks spatial

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Space for coffee and reading.

barriers and brings nature into the interior space resulting in a harmonious environment where humans can maintain contact with nature.

To reduce the impact of intense sunlight and heat, a wall is built on the building’s west side where the sun is strongest. The swimming pool on the second floor faces a row of trees on the east side, moderating the temperature on cold winter mornings. The building is designed in such a way that the pool is shaded when the sun is up.

Nano silane ketone resin, used on the exterior walls, effectively controls mould

Building exterior.

Exterior night view.

Space for cooking class.

Pond landscape.

while providing waterproofing and allowing air circulation. Gaps between the anodised aluminum panels and RC walls help vent air warmed by the sun, increasing the energy efficiency of the indoor cooling system.

The multiple award winning design results in a comfortable environment both indoors and outdoors for the community to socialise and feel a sense of belonging.

Spiral staircase.

ABOUT THE ARCHITECT The multiple award-winning Chain 10 Urban Space Design, based in Taiwan, designs for retail, offices, residential and recreation centres, among others. The firm believes in the importance of building connections between people and the environment. „ More information at www.chain10.com Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 53

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Entrance and reception area.

Bangladesh’s Dusai Resort & Spa bags American Architecture Prize

VITTI Sthapati Brindo Ltd’s work bags award in the recent American Architecture Prize (AAP) 2016 which recognises the most outstanding architectures worldwide.

Restaurant interior.

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LOCATED IN the serene green hillocks of the tea plantation area in northeast Moulvi Bazar, Bangladesh, Dusai Resort & Spa is the country’s first-of-its-kind destination resort.

The resort embodies the essence of a traditional village with its layout spread across the undulating hill slopes. Existing trees define the setting of the cottages while the surrounding natural habitat and site contour remain untouched. The resort showcases a hybrid construction system of traditional tea estate bungalows and standardised concrete construction. The structures are raised above ground with their slender concrete frames anchored to the ground. The roof frames with soft thatch cover is made with a mixed truss system of wood and metal. The materials, technology and workmanship are all locally sourced.

The resort comprises a residential complex, dining area, swimming pool, spa, conference room and indoor and outdoor gaming facilities. The residential complex includes a main hotel block and individual

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Spa area.

Pool area.

Cottages on the right facing the spa.

cottages. Cottages for families are arranged in an array around the courtyard in a semiprivate setting while deluxe cottages for couples are arranged in flocks in a more private setting.

Upon arrival at the resort, guests begin their journey by walking along the curved path through the hills to reach their destination allowing them to enjoy the natural setting. The roads and walkways are designed in a loop encircling the estate. During construction, priority is given to nature over built structures. Existing natural open spaces are left untouched and all the rooms

Restaurant exterior.

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Landscape and walkway.

offer uninterrupted views of the surrounding greenery.

In traditional Bangladeshi homesteads, cottages are built in clusters facing courtyards.

At Dusai resort, this tradition is retained.

During construction, it was decided not to level the terrain to build the resort. Instead, a more sustainable approach was taken by building structures resting on stilts along the slopes. This allows the natural drainage to remain uninterrupted and dense vegetation undisturbed.

Based in Dhaka, VITTI Sthapati Brindo Ltd is one of the most renowned architectural

All rooms face greenery.

firms in Bangladesh. Its design work for Dusai Resort & Spa bagged a silver award under “hospitality architecture� category in the recent 2016 American Architecture Prize (AAP) competition. AAP honours designs in the disciplines of architecture, interior design and landscape architecture with the goal of advancing the appreciation of architecture worldwide. „ More information at vitti.com.bd

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At dusk, Boos Beach Club lights up to attract customers.

Boos Beach Club design inspired by the Japanese art of origami

Metaform architects wraps an old house with a new contemporary design to preserve the beach club ambience. Photo credit: Steve Troes Fotodesign

The relaxed beach ambience extends to the outdoor area.

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LOCATED IN Bridel, Luxembourg, Boos Beach Club is a new bar and restaurant built around an existing house. The design draws inspiration from the Japanese art of origami with claddings that resemble folded sheets of paper. The designer, Metaform architects, has in mind to integrate both old and new while at the same time opening up the structure with glass partitions to blend seamlessly into the surroundings. This dynamic design means having to orientate the bar and eating areas to face the outdoors so that patrons can look at the trees outside. Due to the old house’s triangular form, the self-supporting roof requires very few peripheral structural points. The roof system is light and can be moved easily, hence it can be re-arranged in future to suit new design ideas.

The outdoor areas have also been reworked—with the lateral outdoor terrace partly removed and replaced by a white sand

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Cosy area outside the beach house.

Sand and trees completes the beach hut ambience.

Bar area facing outdoors.

beach while the back terrace have been modified.

The project also involves the refurbishment of the kitchen and eating areas located on the ground floor. Under the new triangular structure, the smoking area together with the fireplace and a small dining area occupies more than 200 square metres, with the dance floor surrounding the bar. The total floor area is 600 square metres.

To preserve the “beach club” identity, the new structure is created using raw materials like burned wood, polished concrete floor, raw steel and a terrace made with wood and white sand.

Origami design extends to the rear of the building.

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Exterior facade of WTO’s new building extension.

World Trade Organization’s new building in Geneva wins AAP award Stuttgart-based architectural studio Wittfoht Architekten Bda designs a modern building to blend with old architecture. Photo credit: Brigida González Fotografie

THE BUILDING extension for the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva was recently awarded a Bronze under “Institutional Architecture” category at the 2016 American Architecture Prize (AAP) competition.

Stuttgart-based Wittfoht Architekten was commissioned to build the new administrative building with an architectural style that evokes feelings of being open and transparent.

The new building, which complements an older building at the same site, creates additional space for offices, a restaurant and underground parking.

Located beside a lake and surrounded by a park, the new building is divided into two

sections—the base structure at ground level and the glass structure suspended above.

The roof of the base structure is designed as an accessible wooden deck allowing visitors to use it as a viewing platform. A terrace at the front extends the restaurant towards the lake.

The floating crystalline area above houses the administrative and office areas. Pockets of space within the building allows for informal meetings and conversations.

The new building blends with the old building while maintaining a respectful distance. Visitors enter at the main gate and walk through the old building, over a spacious foot-bridge and directly into the main lobby at the new building extension. From here, all

Viewing deck for visitors.

areas of the new building can be accessed.

All workstations have ample daylight and view of the outdoors. The building core and infrastructural facilities are located at the centre of the building, making it easy for visitors to find their way around. Additional flights of spiral stairs help to promote access between floors.

Due to noise reduction requirements and the strong lakeside winds, the glass front of the office floors was designed as a double facade which also allows for natural ventilation. Additionally, the trees on the east, south and west sides offer natural shade during summer months.

Spiral staircase connects different levels.

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More information at wittfoht-architekten.com

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Building main entrance.

Hanover Page Mill wins LEAF Awards for best sustainable design Form4 Architecture’s design for commercial office building in California balances form and function with energy-saving features.

HANOVER PAGE Mill is a commercial office building located along Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, California—also popularly known as Silicon Valley. The two-storey building, designed for the highest levels of sustainability, was recently awarded a LEED Platinum by US Green Building Council.

Completed this year, the project was also picked as a winner in the Best Sustainable Development categor y by the LEAF Awards, presented by the Leading European Architecture Forum, which celebrates innovative architecture and design projects internationally.

Form4 Architecture’s design for the building is cited as a good example of a LEED Platinum and net-zero electric energy office building leased at market rates in Silicon Valley.

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namely Sea Song and Eon IT Park.

Sea Song is a self-sustaining, net-zero energy, LEED Platinum-aimed single-family residential concept while LEED Gold-rated Falling Lotus Blossoms: Eon IT Park is a quartet of buildings inspired by India’s national flower.

“Hanover Page Mill is unlike the predominantly glass-clad Silicon Valley corporate buildings of recent years,” says John Marx, AIA, design principal of Form4 Architecture. “Its form remains distinctly Californian while integrating the global design perspective for which Form4 Architecture is known.”

The project is a strong example of exceptional client stewardship and patronage thanks to Hanover Page Mill Associates’ James Gaither, Jr., a former ecologist for The Nature Conservancy. The Gaither family, in search of a building design ahead of its time that would

Courtyard.

accommodate corporate tenants comfortably and sustainably, pushed the design team to ensure the project’s rigorous sustainability goals were met.

Within the design, an array of photovoltaic devices is seamlessly integrated. On an annual basis, on-site photovoltaics provide all of the building’s electric energy use. This includes the energy used by 15 electric car chargers which are provided to accommodate tenant adoption of low-emission electric vehicles.

The result is a powerful synthesis between

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Aerial view.

architectural form and energy performance, attracting numerous groups, including local university graduate students, to study the project as a road map for future cost-effective, net-zero electric buildings.

The building uses 40 per cent less water for toilet flushing, hand washing and showering with the use of low-flow fixtures.

Additionally, 55 per cent less potable water will be required for landscape irrigation, achieved with native and California-adapted drought-tolerant plantings and water-efficient irrigation systems. The toilet flushing and irrigation systems are dual plumbed to utilise recycled municipal water when available,

Main entrance side view.

Courtyard.

Lobby interior.

furthering conservation efforts.

The 86,925 sq ft two-storey building rises over an underground 118-space carpark level and sits on a corner lot accessible by pedestrians via a bridged canal. The entry parking areas are shaded by a grove of trees marking a transition to the calm, park-like setting of the building. The beautifully landscaped public entry courtyard serves as a communal gathering space inviting passersby to enter the building.

Besides the LEAF Awards, Hanover Page Mill has been recognised this year with an Honorable Mention in Green Architecture by the American Architecture Prize, as Best Green Building by the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Structures Awards, and with an Award of Merit for Zero Net Energy Design by the PCBC Gold Nugget Awards.

Form4 Architecture has received several

Solar panels in parking area.

prestigious industry honours this year, adding up to more than 60 awards garnered by the firm from 2015 through 2016.

Among the many awards programs that honoured the firm this year were the A+Awards, Green Good Design Awards, Gold Nugget Awards, International Design Awards, and World Architecture Festival Awards. „

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Passersby interacting with the PortHole.

The PortHole installation stops curious visitors with its unique design

Installation by architects Antonio Nardozzi and María Dolores del Sol Ontalba, located by the quayside, is in conjunction with Festival des Architectures Vives in France.

THE PORTHOLE pavilion is an experimental architecture designed by Antonio Nardozzi and María Dolores del Sol Ontalba for the 10th edition of the Festival des Architectures Vives. Located at Quay Paul Harris, La Grande Motte, France, the porthole on the seafront changes in perspective according to one’s angle of view, thanks to its anamorphic design which resembles a circle.

The installation has been designed by combining optical and mathematical processes—starting from a cubic shape and

evolving into a geometric circular shape.

The sculpture, which looks like it was moulded by wind erosion, allows visitors to rest on it, walk throught it or take shelter inside. It stirs curiosity and invites participants to peer into it from different angles.

The volume of the pavilion, whose side is three metres wide, occupies a footprint of nine square metres. A total of 120 MDF boards are joined together by metal screws to create the installation and pink is used to coincide with the Festival colour.

Close-up of the MDF boards.

The PortHole stops curious passersby along the quayside and invites them to rediscover the beautiful seaside environment cooled by the gentle sea breeze and lulled by the sound of waves.

Nardozzi and Ont a lba c ur rent ly collaborates in the field of architecture and analysis of complex geometric shapes at a building workshop called TOMA! The PortHole located beside the Quay stops curious passersby.

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Tropicana Indah Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of Dijaya Corporation Bhd): DIANTHUS RESIDENCES @ TROPICANA GARDEN, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 1116-6809 CLASSIFICATION Hotel & Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Approval LOCATION Lot 52582 & 52581, Mukim Sungai Buloh, Daerah Petaling, Jalan Persiaran Surian, Kota Damansara, PJU 3, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 3.148808 E101.590999) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2019 DEVELOPER Tropicana Indah Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of Dijaya Corporation Bhd) Level 10-12, Tropicana City Office Tower No 3, Jalan SS 20/27 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7710 1018 Fax: +603-7717 2929 Project Manager: Mr Chong Soon Saur ARCHITECT GDP Architects Sdn Bhd 45-21, Plaza Level Blok C, Plaza Damansara 45, Medan Setia Satu, Bukit Damansara 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-2093 5700 Fax: +603-2093 5711 E-mail: hr@gdparchitects.com E-mail: yinyin@gdparchitects.com Architect : En Rizal 66 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

C & S ENGINEER TY Lin International Sdn Bhd No 61-2, Jalan SS23/15 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7804 3313 Fax: +603-7803 5313 E-mail: general@tylin.com.my Engineer: Mr Lim Seong Kit M & E ENGINEER KTA Tenaga Sdn Bhd Bangunan KTA Tenagabr D1-21, Jalan PJU 1/41 Dataran Prima Kelana Jaya 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7883 7883 Fax: +603-7883 7666 E-mail: ktaten@ktatenaga.com.my Engineer: En Ashraf bin Zainal Abidin (M) Engineer: Mr Kelvin Tan (E) QUANTITY SURVEYOR KPK Quantity Surveyors (Kuala Lumpur) Sdn Bhd No. 18-6 & 18-7, Block B 18th Floor Megan Phileo Avenue No 12, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel : +603 2166 8000 Fax : +603 2166 8228 Email: kpk@kpkqs.com Quantity Surveyor: Ms Lai Hui Hui

MAIN CONTRACTOR To be appointed BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development The Dianthus, consists of 1 block of 27-storey residential tower (containing a total of 271 units of serviced apartments with built-up areas ranging from 601 sq ft to 1,406 sq ft) perched atop a 5-storey shopping mall and car parks.

The Dianthus is the final phase component of the Tropicana Gardens mixed development which includes a landscape comprising of serviced residences, a 5-level shopping mall, offices and direct MRT access.

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EcoWorld Development Sdn Bhd:

CONDOMINIUMS @ ECO BLOOM, PULAU PINANG, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 1016-6802 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Design LOCATION PT740 (Lot Lama 730), Jalan Paboi, Mukim14, Daerah Seberang Perai Selatan, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 5.259231, 100.466197) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM200 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2017 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 1Q 2019

M & E ENGINEER GH Tag Consultancy Level 10 Unit 10(I)(B), Wisma Boon Siew, No 1 Penang Road 10000 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-262 1800 / 261 1800 Fax: +604-262 1801 E-mail: tailp@ghtag.com Engineer: Mr Lim See Kong

BRIEF DESCRIPTION Eco-Bloom mixed development consists of a residential component of 2 blocks of 33-storey residential towers (with a total of 490 units of condominiums with built-up areas ranging from 800 sq ft to 1,100 sq ft) and a commercial component of 23 units of 2-storey shop-offices on the first two levels.

DEVELOPER EcoWorld Development Sdn Bhd 55 Anson Road 10400 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-227 2255 Fax: +604-227 5252 Contact: Ms Bee Bee ARCHITECT SA Lee Architect 566 B Tingkat 2, Jalan Azlan Shah, Sungai Nibong 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-658 5128 Fax: +604-658 5128 E-mail: siewang.lee@gmail.com E-mail: sa.lee_ap@yahoo.com Director: Ar Lee Siew Ang C & S ENGINEER PDB Consult 4E, Lorong Delima 1 Greenlane 11600 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-657 2818 Fax: +604-659 7818 E-mail: consultpdb@gmail.com Principal: Ir Ooi Chee Liang Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 67

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Patsawan Properties Sdn Bhd (subsidiary of Eastern & Oriental Berhad): PURO PLACE @ JALAN KIA PENG, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 1116-6804 CLASSIFICATION Hotel & Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Earthwork & Piling LOCATION Lot 393, Section 63, Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 3.150724, 101.720330) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 1Q 2019

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: Ms Siok Lea

DEVELOPER Patsawan Properties Sdn Bhd (subsidiary of Eastern & Oriental Berhad) Level 3A (Annexe), Menara Milenium 8 Jalan Damanlela, Damansara Heights 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-2095 6868 / 2095 0209 Fax: +603-2095 9898 E-mail: corp.comm@easternandoriental.com Project Manager: Mr Leo Kai Chin

C & S ENGINEER Jurutera TSSC Lim Sdn Bhd M5-D-18, 3rd Floor Jalan Pandan Indah 4/1 Pandan Indah 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-4295 7380 Fax: +603-4295 3690 E-mail: tssc@tssclim.com Engineer: Mr Neoh Kok Hin

In Joint venture with: Mitsui Fudosan Co Ltd, Japan 8-4, Izumi 2-chome Suginami-ku Tokyo 168-0063 Japan Tel: +81-3-3323-7111 E-mail: reiri@mitsuifudosan.co.jp Chairman and Chief Executive Officer: Mr Hiromichi Iwasa 68 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

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 Chai Siew Ngor (E) Engineer: Mr Vincent Lu (M)

QUANTITY SURVEYOR Ukur Bahan Konsult No 16A, Persiaran Zaaba Taman Tun Dr Ismail 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-7729 8100 Fax: +603-7727 1636 E-mail: ubkqssb@gmail.com Director: Mr Gan Chee Sing MAIN CONTRACTOR To be appointed BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed joint-venture development of two blocks of 30and 40-storey residential towers (containing a total of 328 units of 1 to 2-bedroom serviced apartments) on a piece of freehold land of 5,812 sq metres.

The development is the first pilot project in Southeast Asia to conform to the WELL Building Standard endorsed by The International WELL Building Institute. This building also complies with the Green Certified Building (Gold Standard) requirements.

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Jiwa Mewah Sdn Bhd (Hata Holdings Sdn Bhd):

IMPERIAL HARTAMAS @ BUKIT HARTAMAS, CHERAS, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 1016-6791 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Hs(D) 74511, PT 7946 & Hs(D) 74512, PT 7947, Bukit Hartamas, Cheras, Mukim Hulu Langat, Daerah Hulu Langat, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 3.094161, 101.764711) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 3Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 3Q 2019 DEVELOPER Jiwa Mewah Sdn Bhd (Hata Holdings Sdn Bhd) Level 5, Bangunan Teong Kim Chai 362-366, Jalan Pudu 55100 kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-2148 6666 Fax: +603-2145 6366 E-mail: project@hata.com.my Project Coordinator: En Megat ARCHITECT SN Low & Associates Sdn Bhd No. 63B, Jalan SS15/4B 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-5633 7252 Fax: +603-5633 7252 E-mail: snla.kl@acasysgroup.com Director: Mr Winston Chu

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C & S ENGINEER SNA Consult Sdn Bhd Unit C 313, 3rd Floor, Block C, Damansara Intan No.1, Jalan SS 20/27 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7729 2299 Fax: +603-7729 2599 E-mail: snacslt@gmail.com Director: Ir Wong Kai Shian M & E ENGINEER Jurutera Perunding LC Sdn Bhd No. 130C, Jalan Thamby Abdullah, Brickfields 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-2274 9900 Fax: +603-2274 9909 E-mail: jplcsdnbhd@gmail.com Director: Ir Mui Heng Chor (M) QUANTITY SURVEYOR Perunding SL Sdn Bhd 14-2 Jalan 8/62A, Bandar Manjalara 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-6270 1502 Fax: +603-6270 1542 Quantity Surveyor: Mr Koh Kuan Yee BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development of 2 blocks of 18-storey residential towers (containing 282 units of condominiums with built-up areas ranging from 1,095 sq ft to 1,215 sq ft) over a 6-storey podium with car parks.

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Medini Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd:

MEDINI 10 @ ISKANDAR MALAYSIA, JOHOR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 1016-6793 CLASSIFICATION Commercial STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot Ptd 187625 Mukim Pulai, Daerah Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 1.413662, 103.627200) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM130 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2Q 2019

C & S ENGINEER RSP Engineers Sdn Bhd Level 15A, Wisma Bumi Raya No 10, Jalan Raja Laut 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-2694 6688 Fax: +603-2694 6655 E-mail: rspe@rspkl.com Sr Engineer: Mr Daniel Goh Kow Chuan

DEVELOPER Medini Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd Ground Floor, No.7 Persiaran Ledang Heights 81560 Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia Tel: +607-513 1313 Fax: +607-513 1316 Director Mr Geoff Harrison

M & E ENGINEER DLC Engineers Sdn Bhd B07 - 07, Menara Prima Jalan PJU, 1/39, Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-2035 5565 Fax: +603-7887 5565 E-mail: dlcesb@dlcengineer.com.my Director: Mr SK Darren

ARCHITECT AQIDEA Architect No.17, Jalan Peniaga U1/ 34 Hicom Glenmarie Industrial Park 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-5569 4012 Fax: +603-5569 4015 E-mail: aqidea13@gmail.com Architect: Puan Rahena Binti Jopri

QUANTITY SURVEYOR ARH Jurukur Bahan Sdn Bhd No. 31-01, Jalan Persiaran Tanjung Susur 1 Off Jalan Tampoi 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Tel: +607-2352 592 / 3 / 4 / 5 Fax: +607-2352 596 E-mail: arhjb@arhjb.com.my Quantity Surveyor: Mr Azhar Bin Ahmad

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MAIN CONTRACTOR To be appointed BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development of a 27-storey office tower (having a total of 415,578 sq ft of net lettable area) with a 4-volume high atrium floor, and proposed amenities including a central plaza for shops, individualised monitoring and evaluation plant rooms and back of house facilities, and flexible open plan lay-outs.

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Wawasan Metro Bina Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of Tadmax Resources Berhad): MIZUMI RESIDENCES @ TAMAN METROPOLITAN KEPONG, KUALA LUMPUR , MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 1116-6806 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Approval LOCATION Lot PT 26890 (Formerly of Plot 2), Jalan Metro Perdana Barat, Taman Metropolitan, Kepong, Mukim Batu, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 3.2209722, 101.641388) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2017 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2Q 2020 DEVELOPER Wawasan Metro Bina Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of Tadmax Resources Berhad) No. 2D, Jalan SS 6/6, Kelana Jaya 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7803 7008 Fax: +603-7803 7008 Manager: Mr Miles Chan ARCHITECT Perkhidmatan Akitek Unit G-0-1, Scott Sentral Service Suite 28, Jalan Scott 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-2273 4388 Fax: +603-2273 0833 E-mail: parkitek@yahoo.com Architect: En Nasri Ariffin 74 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

C & S ENGINEER Jurutera Perunding Awam YS Sdn Bhd B-09-06 Dataran 32 No 2 Jalan 19/1 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7956 2233 Fax: +603-7956 2223 E-mail: jpays@jpays.com.my Director: Ir Yap Yee Hock M & E ENGINEER Perunding Mektrik Sdn Bhd Suite 5.06 5th Floor, Wisma Academy No 4A Jalan 19/1 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7957 7957 Fax: +603-7957 4173 E-mail: pmsb@mektrik.com.my Director: Ir Sang Fat Chon (M) Director: Ir A.B Lim (E)

QUANTITY SURVEYOR Jurukur Bahan FPS Sdn Bhd Unit 11-1-2, Jalan 4/101 C Cheras Business Centre Batu 5 Jalan Cheras 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-9131 8787 Fax: +603-9131 8759 E-mail: jufps@jufps.po.my Managing Director: Mr Steven Tey Heong Tiong MAIN CONTRACTOR To be appointed BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development comprises three blocks of 42-storey residential towers (with a total of 1,512 units of condominiums with built-up areas ranging from 901 sq ft to 1,027 sq ft) on residential leasehold land.

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Sime Darby Brunsfield Sdn Bhd:

SENADA RESIDENCE @ ALYA KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 1116-6808 CLASSIFICATION Hotel & Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Earthwork LOCATION Lot 480547 (PT 9073), Jalan Bukit Kiara, Mukim Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 3.138404, 101.648363) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2020 DEVELOPER Sime Darby Brunsfield Sdn Bhd 8, Jalan Wan Kadir 4 off Jalan Damansara, Taman Tun Dr Ismail 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-7726 9898 Fax: +603-7726 8998 E-mail: bgoc@brunsfield.com Director: En Mohamad Hassan Zakaria ARCHITECT KSKA Architect B-2-9 VIVA, No 378 Jalan Ipoh 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-4042 4388 / 4042 8988 Fax: +603-4042 7588 Architect: Cik Izzati C & S ENGINEER Structural: Pakatan Cergas Sdn Bhd Block E-816, Phileo Damansara No 9, Jalan 16/11, Off Jalan Damansara 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7956 8722 / 7660 8722 Fax: +603-7954 0980 E-mail: pakatancergas1@yahoo.com Engineer: Mr Alex Chan 76 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

Civil: Perunding Baram Sdn Bhd No 70-1, Jalan 1/76D, Desa Pandan 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-9287 3701 Fax: +603-9287 3696 E-mail: pbaram@streamyx.com Director: Mr Allan Ho M & E ENGINEER Perunding Hashim & Neh Sdn Bhd Penthouse, Level 13E, Block C, Plaza Mont Kiara No 2 Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-6206 0288 Fax: +603-6201 8809 / 8819 E-mail: phneh@phneh.com.my Director: Dato (Dr) Ir Abu Hashim Abd Ghani QUANTITY SURVEYOR Baharuddin Ali & Low Sdn Bhd 217 & 219, Jalan Perkasa Satu, Taman Maluri, Cheras 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-9285 3744 Fax: +603-9285 5452 E-mail: balow@balow.com.my Quantity Surveyor: Pn Suriati

MAIN CONTRACTOR Brunsfield Construction Sdn Bhd No 8, Jalan Wan Kadir 4 Off Jalan Damansara Taman Tun Dr Ismail 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-7726 9898 Fax: +603-7726 8998 E-mail: bgoc@brunsfield.com Project Manager: Mr Char BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development comprises 2 residential towers (containing 429 units of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartment layouts and 8 exclusive dual key suites) and an office tower complete with a 4-storey retail lifestyle podium and offers a 2-acre facilities deck with swimming pool, gazebo, fitness and recreation facilities set in a raised and open air layout.

Senada is the first development component of the Alya master development plan comprising 8 development parcels spanning 61 acres and covering residential, office and retail components.

DEMOLITION HEAVY LIFTING

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Redevelopment of Pusat Bandar Damansara

Demolition of Condominium at Bangsar

Demolition of Police Quarters for KL118

Dismantling of Tower Crane at Penang

HIGHEST

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HIGH REACH DEMOLITION

ALL-TERRAIN MOBILE CRANE

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IN MALAYSIA MAIN OFFICE Plot 214877, Jalan Gopeng, Tungzen Industrial Park, Mukim Sungai Raia, 31300 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

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IN MALAYSIA 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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Acotec Sdn Bhd ................................................................................... 41

NS BlueScope Lysaght Malaysia Sdn Bhd .......................................... 1

Akzo Nobel Paints (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd ................Inside Front Cover

Peri Formwork Malaysia Sdn Bhd ................................................... 31

Central Geo Sdn Bhd ......................................................................... 77

record Automatic Doors (M) Sdn Bhd ............................................ 57

CIDB Malaysia (MIIE 2017) ............................................................. 35

Reed Panorama Exhibitions ............................................................. 73 (Megabuild Indonesia 2017)

www.acotec.com.my www.dulux.com.my

www.centralgeo.com www.cidb.gov.my

CSC Steel Sdn Bhd ............................................................................. 27

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Guocera Sdn Bhd ............................................................................... 43

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HUFCOR Malaysia ............................................................................ 39

www.hufcor.com.my

Inovar Resources Sdn Bhd ...................................... Inside Back Cover

www.inovarfloor.com.my

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd ...................................................... 61

www.lysaght.com.my

www.perimalaysia.com www.recorddoors.my

www.megabuild.co.id

Samsung Malaysia ................................................................ 2, 3, 10, 11

www.samsung.com/my

See Hoy Chan Sdn Bhd ...................................................................... 15

www.thepotpourri.com.my

Sekitar Indah Sdn Bhd ....................................................................... 17

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Swissma Building Technologies Sdn Bhd ...................................... 23

www.swissma.com

www.jotun.com.my

Tormax Far East Sdn Bhd .................................................................. 71

Malaysian Exhibition Services Sdn Bhd .......................................... 75 (EPRE Malaysia 2017)

TW Bath Solutions Sdn Bhd ............................................................. 55

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www.mtc.com.my

Malaysian Timber Industry Board ................................................... 19

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Manitou Malaysia MH Sdn Bhd ....................................................... 21

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Monier Malaysia Sdn Bhd ................................................................. 47

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NS BlueScope Malaysia Sdn Bhd ....................................... Back Cover

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VNU Exhibitions Asia ....................................................................... 69 (R+T Asia 2017)

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Zambelli Asia Sdn Bhd ...................................................................... 45

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