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and to come out with even more attractive product offerings. The big players SP Setia, one of Malaysia’s top developers, is constructing an exhibition hall in a time-frame of less than a year with a limited budget (pg 6)—just so that they can tap into the growing demand for exhibition and banquet space. In the southern state of Johor, another top local developer, UMLand, is constructing a mixed integrated development in the city centre, Suasana Iskandar (pg 8), within walking distance from the customs checkpoint and along the Segget river that is undergoing rejuvenation to become a top tourist attraction. To put a long story short, developments are still going on. Just that it is not announced with fanfare like before. You will see a lot of projects quietly “open for registration” instead of being launched outright and that is just so that the developers can quietly gauge interest in their projects. On the international scene, western media has been predicting China’s “downfall” for years which, fortunately, is not happening and unlikely to happen. China investments in the region and around the world is too far-reaching and complex. A total meltdown in China will mean serious repercussions for the global economy. For over a decade, China has been driving global growth. The investment-led boom is now slowing but in its place is growing consumption trends among the Chinese and many of them are investing in projects around the world, according to a recent research by McKinsey Global Institute. 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 reading!
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PROJECT HIGHLIGHT 6 Setia City Convention Centre 2, Shah Alam 8 Suasana Iskandar, Johor Bahru 12 PAM new HQ, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur 14 8scape Residences, Johor Bahru
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SPECIAL FEATURE 18 Interview with Ar (Dr) Mohd Zulhemlee An, PAM President NEWS & EVENTS 20 MTIB soft launch of World Bamboo Day 2016 22 MTC Post-construction management for timber structures 24 Xinyi Glass expands to Malaysia 26 Swissma clinches President’s Award for BestBrands at BrandLaureate Awards 28 Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards 2016 30 8th World Class Sustainable Cities Conference 32 REHDA Youth inaugural ‘Future Forward’ forum 33 REHDA media briefing on property market 34 MRCB pens partnership with Property Guru 36 Sterling performance by Putra Perdana 37 MTIB and Confexhub Group convenes global timber conference 2016 38 MAFM Tea Talk on Facility Management 39 M101 SkyWheel ground breaking ceremony PRODUCTS & SERVICES 40 Classic high roll Roman clay roof gets a modern twist 42 Security fencing for added protection 44 White Horse Ceramics for walls and floors 46 High-performance automatic door systems for convenience, safety and style DESIGN FEATURE 48 ÉTS Student Centre awarded best interior design 50 Winners of American Architecture Prize 2016 52 Butterfly Pavilion, Al Noor Island Park, UAE 54 Moment Factory”s new office makeover 56 Tribute to Bing Thom 58 Singapore National Stadium wins IDA award
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Setia City Convention Centre 2 from the air.
Setia City Convention Centre expands to offer more space with new hall
Named Setia City Convention Centre 2, the new hall will be built in a record nine months to offer an additional 5,700 sq metres of column free space.
The existing Setia City Convention Centre. 6 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
SETIA CITY Convention Centre (SCCC) located in Setia Alam, Shah Alam, opened in November 2012 and it quickly became a popular venue for weddings, corporate banquet, product launches, exhibitions and outdoor events. Due to increasing market demand for more event space, SCCC, a subsidiary of SP Setia Berhad—one of Malaysia’s top property developers—will build an extension hall which will be linked via a covered walkway. The new hall will offer: individual dropoff areas; VIP lounge; reception counter; office for organisers; and three meeting rooms. Scheduled to open in November 2016, the hall itself will be able to accommodate up to 350 booths for exhibitions, 4,000 people in banquet-style seating arrangement and up to 7,500 people in theatre-style arrangement. SCCC 2 is a fast-paced project with an allocated nine-month construction timeframe. The 73- by 78-metre column-free hall will offer 5,700 sq metres of space, big enough to accommodate around 5,000 people. The
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Setia City Convention Centre 2 from the air.
nine-metre high ceiling will also offer a myriad of flexibilty in space planning. SCCC 2 is located in the vibrant commercial hub of Setia Alam and adjacent to it is a park where big events can spill over. There is a grand staircase linking the park with the centre. The hall, split into three components (foyer, hall and back), is designed to host two events simultaneously. There will be two separate entrances when two events are running concurrently and each entrance will have its own reception and VIP room. A 10-metre high partition which is 78-metre in length can divide the hall into two sections. Across the hall, trenches will be in place to supply electricity to individual booths during exhibitions while hose reels will be hidden in the floor slabs. The hall will also have two hidden service lanes running on both sides, functioning as service lanes and storage areas. If there is a need, a temporary tent can be erected on the car park area to extend the hall size. The foyer area, which is 10-metre wide, has ample space for booths to be located. A food and beverage kiosk will be built at the centre of the foyer. During times when there are two hall events, the kitchen and service area will be able to support both at the same
time. The hall structure is made with reinforced concrete boxes slotted into a large structural steel hangar. The steel structure features bolt-and-nut joint, a strategy that allows the structure to be erected in the shortest timeframe possible. Programming the work was crucial as there were several constraints like: limited work spaces; ongoing work is interrelated and dependent on several parties; and the work has to be in sequence. Struts were introduced to minimise the bulk of the external roof. The roof is a double-skin system which not only serves as sound insulator but also helps in shortening the construction period. Laying the ‘Zincalume Sanko Speed Deck’ as bottom liner first allows works on the ground to progress concurrently. As sound insulation is a design criteria for the hall, 50 mm rockwool laminated with black tissue and supported by galvanised chicken wire mesh is placed below the underliner. The roof and wall cladding has four distinctive colours: sulphur yellow, veridian, off-white and cape charcoal black. The walls are made with Clean Colorbond XRW Sanko Speed Deck. The design idea is to simulate an organic
caterpillar effect on a simple box by creating a recognisable geometry, paying attention particularly to the curve effect. The result is an illusion effect that animates what might otherwise have been a lacklustre shed—demonstrating that a modest budget can produce exceptional results with a little creative thinking. n
CREDIT LIST DEVELOPER Bandar Setia Alam Sdn Bhd ARCHITECT Archicentre Sdn Bhd LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT In-Site Design CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Coburg Consulting Sdn Bhd MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Primetech Engineers Sdn Bhd QUANTITY SURVEYOR Ng Kai Seng & Associates SUPPLIERS Akzo Nobel Paints (M) Sdn Bhd Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd NS Bluescope Malaysia Sdn Bhd Swissma Building Technologies Sdn Bhd More information at www.setiacitycc.com Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 7
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Suasana Iskandar fronting the main thoroughfare of Jalan Wong Ah Fook in JB city centre.
Suasana Iskandar set to enhance Johor Bahru as vibrant metropolis
Developer UMLand’s latest freehold integrated commercial development will offer premium residential and retail offerings; and add on to the city transformation plan.
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DESPITE THE property market slowdown in Malaysia, established developers with a longer-term view of the market is still coming up with interesting products. Suasana Iskandar by developer UMLand is one such example. The freehold project is located in a strategic location in Johor Bahru city centre – perched alongside Sungai Segget (river) which is currently undergoing a rejuvenation as part of the Johor Baru City Transformation Plan. The first phase of the river rejuvenation is expected to be completed by 2017 and local authorities are planning to turn the stretch into a tourist attraction. Just across the road is the iconic City Square mall. Another strong point of the project is its location which is within 10 minutes’ walk from the Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex (CIQ). After clearing customs, visitors from Singapore can walk to Suasana where the upcoming four-star Amari Hotel will be located. The proposed Bukit Chagar Rapid Transit railway station is just two kilometres away. The Johor Transformation Plan is a state government initiative to inject new and vibrant activities to Johor Bahru City Centre (JBCC), to make it one of the world’s most livable cities in the future. The plan will enhance existing infrastructure to sustain economic activities and turn the city into a “City of Choice” to visit, live and work. The transformation will also act as a catalyst to improve and encourage intra-city activities between the southern gateway of Johor and
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View from the balcony looking down on the pool.
Driveway leading into the hotel foyer.
Singapore, with the re-development of the CIQ Complex and ease of travel between the two countries. Johor Bahru is set to become a vibrant metropolis in the southern corridor once the transformation is complete. Suasana, with a gross development value (GDV) of RM333 million and a land area of 1.42 acres, will comprise a 35-storey block which houses the retail and entertainment component across two floors and residential service units across 29 floors. The other 18-storey block will house the hotel. The 339 residential service units come in three options ranging in price from approximately RM776,517 to RM1.2 million; or starting from RM1,150 per square feet. There is a choice of one-, two- or threebedroom units ranging in size from 644 to 1,238 sq ft. As part of the sales package, the developer will offer several incentives which include: free legal fees for Sales & Purchase Agreement; free loan for legal fees (when using the developer’s panel of lawyers); free stamp duty on approved loan sum or RM20,000 whichever is lower; free one-year rental of one car park; free built-in kitchen cabinets with electric cooker, hood and microwave oven; free vanity cabinets, mirror and standard lighting to all bathrooms; free plaster ceiling; free wall mounted air-conditioners for bedrooms; and free ducted air-conditioner for living room. Target completion for the project is first quarter of 2017. n The building main facade.
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Malaysian architects get new minimalist headquarters in Kuala Lumpur Architect HMA & Associates’ design is reminiscent of industrial buildings in Brooklyn, New York – with bare concrete slabs and energy-saving features.
PAM CENTRE is the new headquarters for the Malaysian Institute of Architects (MIA). Located in the upmarket suburb of Bangsar outside Kuala Lumpur city, the seven-storey building features concrete slabs, exposed pipes and raw brick walls, reminiscent of industrial buildings in Brooklyn, New York. Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (or PAM, the Malay acronym for MIA) bought the former abandoned site in 2010 and invited its members to submit design ideas for a new centre. HMA & Associates emerged as winner among 55 submissions received for the PAM Centre Architectural Design Competition held in April 2012. “The building is inspired by the separation of space and the climate, to go hand in hand with PAM’s green efforts. It is what we call ‘the space between’. It has the same principles as a traditional Malay house, where layouts 12 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
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are stacked and ventilation is prioritised. For example, both ends of every floor feature laminated glass windows to aerate the common areas of the building, which allows for a lot of energy saving. The main offices are the only parts of the building that are air-conditioned,” commented HMA & Associates partner Mohd Heikal Hasan in a press statement to The Edge Daily. For energy conservation, the architect made full use of skylights, shades and exposed holes on the walls in order to maximise natural lighting. Lights installed in the building use sensors to switch on and off. Other green features include: energy management system (EMS); rain water harvesting system; 25kWp photovoltaic system; high-COP variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air-conditioning system; energy-efficient T5 and LED lighting; water-efficient sanitary fittings; hybrid vehicle-charging station; vertical greenery; and a herb garden. The centre is set to meet
platinum rating requirements under the local Green Building Index. The new PAM centre—destined to be the greenest building in the neighbourhood—has a built-up area of 3,782 sq m (40,709 sq ft). The space within the centre includes a 2,000 sq ft auditorium, a grand lobby, a council boardroom, an exhibition hall, eight meeting rooms, a cafeteria, a specialised book store, PAM’s main secretariat office, two floors of office space to be tenanted and a rooftop that is set to have its own skybar, with an unobstructed view of the city skyline. “I think the new building fits us because it is very architectural. Our aim is to make this centre a new landmark and a new icon in Bangsar,” says PAM president Mohd Zulhemlee An. The centre will offer local architects a venue to promote innovative designs and showcase green initiatives. With its own centre, PAM will also be able to reach out
and educate the public and architectural students through on-going programmes and architectural exhibitions. n
CREDIT LIST CLIENT Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) ARCHITECT HMA & Associates LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT In-Site Design INTERIOR DESIGNER Ar Chris Yap Seng Chye CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER TY Lin International Sdn Bhd MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Primetech Engineers Sdn Bhd QUANTITY SURVEYOR JUBM Sdn Bhd SUPPLIERS Nippon Paint (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd White Horse Marketing Sdn Bhd More information at www.pam.org.my Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 13
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8scape Residences @ Sutera designed to attract younger home owners Developer KIP Group’s new project in Johor Bahru is priced attractively to attract younger investors looking for their first home in a strategic location. 8SCAPE RESIDENCES @ Sutera is a serviced apartment project comprising four tower blocks (1,255 units) built on 8.5 acres of freehold land. The project is located between the mature townships of Taman Perling and Taman Sutera in the bustling city of Johor Bahru and also within the Iskandar Malaysia special economic zone. With the new highways, it is just 10 to 15 minutes’ drive to leisure hotspots like Legoland, Puteri Harbour, Danga Bay or the city centre.
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One of the highlights of the project is the generous five-acre space set aside for facilities which include: an infinity pool; 50-metre lap pool; club house with multi-purpose hall; yoga room; gymnasium; sauna; cafeteria; indoor badminton court; tennis court; BBQ pavilion; putting green; and sky garden. The developer, KIP Group, will be absorbing maintenance fees for the first year and thereafter purchasers will only be charged a monthly fee of RM0.25 per sq ft.
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Unit prices start from RM440 per sq ft which is considered to be lower than neighbouring projects that are selling at between RM800 and RM1,000 per sq ft. With the lower pricing, the developer is hoping to attract young professionals and executives or families who are looking to upgrade to a better home with more facilities. 8scape is also suitable for those looking to purchase their first property while the smaller units are ideal for a single person. There are five types of layouts available ranging in size from 808 sq ft for a twobedroom unit to 1,651 sq ft for the fourbedroom unit. All units are partially furnished with fittings such as kitchen cabinet, hood with hob and air conditioning. Carparks are also allocated for every unit. n More information at kip.com.my 16 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
Special Feature
PAM President shares perspective on Malaysian architecture scenario B&I caught up with second-term PAM President Ar (Dr) Mohd Zulhemlee An for updates of the architecture industry.
AS THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE representing architects in Malaysia, Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) first saw the light of day in 1920 as the Institute of Architects Malaya. In post-war years, 1948, to be exact, the organisation was re-named and re-constituted as the Federation of Malaya Society of Architects (FMSA) until 1967 when it adopted its current form and structure. Amongst others, the Institute’s key objectives are (a) ‘to promote and enlarge knowledge, study and practice of architecture’ and (b) ‘to preserve and maintain the integrity and status of the profession’. Quite recently, B&I sat with second-term PAM President, Ar (Dr) Mohd Zulhemlee An for a heart-to-heart on goings-on/updates in and on the industry. B&I: Firstly, at the 2014 TSCSLA Awards, Datuk Bandaraya remarked that low rate of passing Part 3 has been a key hurdle to architectural students aspiring to professional practice. What is the status, to date, and where/how can PAM assist? MZA: I am happy to inform you of the latest results (July examination) – we had a 55% pass rate for Part 3. That is to say 109 graduate architects have passed and can now go into professional practice. So far, I think this is the biggest percentage in recent years - it shows that candidates are better prepared, partly due to their internship in a professional architect’s office and partly by their own efforts. In the past, the figure was roughly 10 -15%. Everybody in the profession realise that when we are small in number, we will not be able to get the recognition that we deserve and people don’t listen to you. We (PAM) have special programmes to prepare the candidates for Part 3, including our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) which, although meant for professional architects, is open to candidates. Professional Practice Course (PPC) and CPD courses are conducted because the practice covers a lot of things and interning candidates may be involved only in certain type of projects. So, to compensate what may be lacking and to complement their experience, these courses are specifically for those who want to sit for Part 3. These programmes are voluntary - it is important, I think, for candidates to be able to rub shoulders with professionals because this is where they can interact, share and learn. These courses are for graduate architects, not a part of the ‘industrial training’ which is already a built-in requirement during their tertiary education. The duration is two months, sometimes three, which is short because the industry is so complex and there are a lot of things for the student to absorb and to know. We are suggesting a minimum of six months or, even better one year.
MZA: There are differences, that I admit, but the curriculum is only basic knowledge and skill that you need to start out as a graduate architect - it is the experience that you acquire (in the office) which is important. That is why under the current Lembaga (Arkitek Malaysia) Act, graduates are required to go through a two-year internship before you can sit for Part 3 exam. Problem is, in some offices, you don’t do all but only certain projects, e.g., in a smaller office, you don’t do high-rise projects so you won’t be able to answer an exam question on ‘fire-fighting in high-rise buildings’. This is where the Professional Practice Course (PPC) and CPD programme can assist, to complement that lack of experience.
B&I: Has the low pass rate (for Part 3) anything to do with differences in curriculum for architectural studies, say, in Australia, the U.S. or the UK?
B&I: Secondly, the Malaysian enigma – ‘need more architects for projects or more projects for architects’– what is PAM’s take/ view on the issue?
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Ar (Dr) Mohd Zulhemlee An, PAM President.
Special Feature MZA: I think both arguments are equally valid. Firstly, compare ourselves with developed countries - in the UK, there’s one architect to about 2,000 people, one to about 3,000 for the US and in Japan, it is one architect to 400 people. I can share with you when I worked in US for roughly about a year, there were four architects working on one project whereas here in Malaysia we have one architect working on five projects - that’s the difference. It is still possible for one person to run five projects but, just imagine; what kind of quality will the outcome be, compared to the scenario in developed countries? I am saying we need both, more architects and more projects as well because it is interrelated - once you have more architects, then you will need more projects for us. I think the issue with our industry is that the work is not evenly distributed; some of the bigger firms tend to get the better projects whereas the smaller ones keep getting the smaller jobs - if, somehow, we can help the smaller firms to grow, they, in turn, will have the experience to take on bigger projects. PAM assists by preparing our members to be technologically updated to face the challenges of the profession but in terms of number of projects, we have no control – it is market supply and demand, but if we can somehow share the projects more evenly, it would be better for the industry. Sometimes you see a mismatch, i.e., a small office doing a big job - why not put two or three of them together to work on it so that everybody learns from the experience and grow. Things like that are beyond PAM - we can only make suggestions and recommendations although we know this is being implemented in developed countries. B&I: The call to design and build green with the environment in mind – here in Malaysia, is it all a myth or is the construction industry treading as it should, towards sustainability? MZA: If you look back at our history, in the past, we use to live very sustainably. Now, I think that people are realising that you cannot fight the environment, i.e., you have to work with the environment, because when the environment fights back you will have a major catastrophe. I think there is a real consciousness about the environment, that people are concerned and that there is a real effort being made here in Malaysia.
Of course, people are using this effort as a marketing tool for their advantage which, to me, is not wrong - if you want to save the environment and, at the same time, charge a premium, it is a supply and demand situation. Whoever wants to pay more because they want to live in a building which is green, it is their choice. I don’t find fault with those who use ‘green’ as a marketing strategy - it is good for the environment and for the country, as a whole. B&I: With the Amendments to the Architects Act and recognising that the “world’s a global village”, is the issue of foreign architects practising in Malaysia still contentious? What would be viable alternatives, if any? MZA: I was asked this question a few years back and my answer was that we cannot stop globalisation, it is happening everywhere. We cannot live in a cocoon so rather than fight it, the alternative is to work with it. How do we do that? Well, in certain areas we are lacking in expertise, e.g., we don’t have that many designers of hospitals and airports – these are very specialised buildings. So what we can do is we can always work together with specialist foreign architects – they come here with their expertise and we benefit from the technology transfer. At the same time, we can also share our knowledge of working in tropical conditions and they get the benefit of learning about our environment and how to deal with our climate. It is the same if our members take on jobs in, say, less-developed countries - how do you think the locals will feel? B&I: There is the contention that foreign architects come in with higher technology, e.g., BIM, therefore, are far better? MZA: To a certain extent that is correct; in our country, the adoption of BIM (I am just guessing a figure) is less than 20% whereas in developed countries you can say it is about 100% because they know its benefits, i.e., you can save in terms of the materials that you use, you can save cost, you can save time with less mistakes and improved efficiency. For example, a US company I worked with previously on airport and hospital design came in and set up their customised CAD system with all standardised components so much so we did not need to draw anymore!
“I have always believed in our culture, our history, so heritage, and the environment as well, is very important to me.” These are the advantages of BIM; it is not something new but we are very slow in adopting it and for us to customise it will take some time. It is a matter of cost, in the past, before they came up with the ‘subscription’ deal, the software itself was RM25,000 and the machine (hardware) another RM5,000, minimum, or RM30,000 for a ‘work station’. You have to remember that in Malaysia about 800 architectural practices are small practice, only 200 have bigger practice. There is reluctance to invest when you are not sure when you are getting the returns. Paying by instalment is not a problem but we must remember we are talking about more than one work station per office – say, five, at least, for a small office of twenty people. Also, you have to take into consideration the learning curve, which is anything from two to three months, to be proficient. At the same time, you cannot have only the architects working with BIM, you have to include engineers as well otherwise you don’t get the full effectiveness of BIM. B&I: On a personal level, when all is said and done, how would you like to be remembered as an architect? MZA: I have always believed in our culture, our history, so heritage, and the environment as well, is very important to me. All of these elements make us what we are. I would like to be remembered as somebody who is true to his roots, not only in talk but also in action, meaning that, in my designs, I have looked after all these elements. That would be adequate for me, not so much about being a star architect but leaving a legacy of my work for others to learn. ■ Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 19
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MTIB soft launch of World Bamboo Day 2016 Viability of commercial plantation and international trade reiterated.
SPONSORED BY the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Furniture Industry Technology Centre (FITEC) and the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC), the agenda for World Bamboo Day (WBD) 2016 (Malaysia) included: • book launch of “Penanaman Buluh Komersial di Malaysia” (Commercial Bamboo Plantation in Malaysia) by Dr Azmy Mohamed of UPM, in collaboration with MTIB, an in-depth and definitive reference on the cultivation, harvesting, treatment and preservation of bamboo as well as plantation management; • the inaugural ASEAN Bamboo Symposium themed “Sustainability and Advancement in Bamboo Utilization”, featuring a composite of 30 eminent local and international experts, researchers, decision-makers and entrepreneurs from the Netherlands, Canada, China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia; • an exhibition, open to the public, of ranging bamboo products, research information and literature. Officiating at the soft launch of WBD, Director-General of MTIB, Dato’ Dr Jalaluddin Harun, lamented that exports of bamboo products, for the past decade, amounted to a mere RM350,000 per annum, ‘insignificant’ in comparison with that of timber and timber products (RM22.14 billion in 2015). It is an anomaly, he contended, that Malaysia should import bamboo products to the tune of RM1.5 to RM 2.0 million (principally, round bamboo from Indonesia and laminated panels from China mainly used for flooring) whereas bamboo grows naturally here at home. Assuming mid-level growth, the value of global trade in bamboo products estimated to be worth USD17.0 billion by 2017, indicative, if not, evident, of a sizable consumer market out there that Malaysia can aspire to tap into. Aside from increasing awareness and encouraging commercial plantation of bamboo, World Bamboo Day 2016 is serving notice that a radical transformation of the Malaysian bamboo industry, both 20 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Tuan Haji Kamaruzaman Othman (Director of Forest Plantation Division MTIB), Mr Nasarudin Mat Ibrahim (FITEC), YBhg Datu Hj Sarudu Hj Hoklai (General Manager STIDC), Dr Azmy Mohamed (UPM - Author of the Book), YBhg Dato’ Dr Jalaluddin Harun (Director General of MTIB), and YBhg Dato’ Dr Abdul Latif Mohmod (Director General FRIM).
upstream and down the supply chain, is, therefore, very much in order. The industry has to look to large-scale commercial cultivation instead of the forests as sustainable source of raw material. Given its proven versatility and intrinsic properties (higher compressive strength than wood, brick or concrete and a tensile strength that rivals steel), the call is for the industry to look away from the traditional uses of bamboo, such as baskets and chopsticks, to furniture, laminated boards, footbridges and as construction and architectural materials, e.g., flooring, skirting, frames and doors. Under the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) Forest Plantations Programme, bamboo has been earmarked as one of the nine selected species for development. ■
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One Man’s Waste, Another Man’s Wealth To many of us, rice husks, coconut trunks, oil palm fronds and empty fruit bunches are nothing but a pile of residue. But did you know that they can be turned into furniture and building materials? For many years now, the demand for wood far exceeds the supply. The biggest challenge has always been fulfilling demand without sacrificing our beautiful forests. Little did we know, the things we often regard as junk could actually be a solution to this problem. Possessing excellent mechanical and physical properties, wood made from agricultural by-products is not only durable, but also highly customisable in terms of weight, structure and density. We at MTIB are committed in finding solutions to make both you and Mother Nature happy. With MTIB, your wastes are not wasted.
MTIB is committed towards enhancing the sustainable growth of the Malaysian timber industry through various initiatives and innovations.
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Post-construction management for timber structures Dr Con Adam shares expertise at MTC Timber Talk Series.
MAN-MADE STRUCTURES, be they of steel, stone and mortar or timber, need maintenance to remedy/retard deterioration resulting from age, inherent decay, the elements, insect attack or mechanical malfunction. Maintenance (preventive, remedial and/ or rehabilitative) also serves to (a) ensure/sustain operational performance of the structure and (b) accommodate new geometry and/or new load requirements to the original design. That, in essence, was the premises of the recent MTC’s Timber Talk on “PostConstruction Management for Timber Structures” by guest speaker Dr Con Adam, engineer by profession, Specialist Academic, Senior Research Fellow of the University of Melbourne, Australia, and Director of the Glued Laminated Timber Association of Australia (GLTAA) Inspectorate. Types of Deterioration Using timber bridges as examples, Dr Adam cites the causes of deterioration as: a) Biological: • attack by fungi and termites in moist conditions, causing internal decay, discolouration and weakened members, e.g., marine piles. Corrective actions include ventilation, termite inspection, monitoring and baiting system. b) Non-biological: • corrosion of fasteners causing chemical reaction between fibres of wood and iron salts in sea water. In fastening, maximum-sized bolts and washers are recommended with ”snug-tight” by hand instead of over-tightening with pneumatic machine tools. • shrinking and splitting by virtue of moisture loss to the atmosphere, with shrinking being unequal in all directions. Further, more drying of timber ends (rather than sides) helps allow timber to shrink freely. • fire, with vapour first being given off, then charring and release of combustible gases. Charring rates of 0.6 mm/ minute for soft wood and 0.4 mm/minute for hardwoods are indicators of “time allowed for salvage” before structures are consumed by flames. 22 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
Dr Con Adam.
Preventive Maintenance Activities Taking heed that “prevention is better than cure”, Dr Adam suggested a number of maintenance activities, among others, that contributes towards structural long-life and useability: • fastener maintenance, where there are bolted connections; with preference for that which is galvanised, avoid use of dissimilar metals as fastener; • grain sealing of exposed and susceptible timber ends with UVresistant topcoat; • treat in-ground timber with appropriate chemicals; • waterline treatment of marine piles and encapsulation to prevent borer attack; • treatment of and drainage of decking platforms; • repair of split piles and stringers through sealing banding with epoxy (basic resins and resin-hardening agents). Relating experiences back home where rules and regulations abound, Dr Adam reckons that, the final analysis and aesthetics aside, it is about knowing your timber, its strengths and weaknesses in structural applications and getting the right expertise to design and build. ■
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Xinyi Glass expands to Malaysia
The company’s first factory outside China will supply glass products across the region and to Europe with lower shipping cost and faster delivery time. FOUNDED IN 1988 by the current Chairman, Mr Lee Yin Yee, and listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited is one of the leading glass manufacturers in China. As a leading integrated glass manufacturer, Xinyi Glass has seven industrial bases in various part of China apart from other global operations. With the business objective of developing the overseas market especially in South East Asia, Xinyi Glass has further expanded by investing in the development of a large scale manufacturing base in Malaysia. The RM1.5 billion plant is located on a 90-acre land in Jasin, Melaka and will be operational by end 2016. Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited has a total market capitalisation of HK$27.5 billion (US$3.6 billion) and more than HK$10 billion (US$1.3 billion) in annual revenue. Its net profit for the first half of 2016 was US$178 million, an increase of 23 percent compared with the corresponding period in 2015. Xinyi Architectural Glass Showcase Headquartered in Hong Kong, Xinyi Glass manufactures a wide range of glazing products that includes low-emissivity coated glass (Low-E Glass), reflective coated glass, insulated glass, tempered glass, laminated glass, automobile glass and other high quality architectural energy-saving glass. To introduce their architectural glass, a seminar was recently held in September 2016 at Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa, aptly named Xinyi Architectural Glass Showcase @ Malaysia. The networking seminar was led by Xinyi’s Chief Technical Officer, Professor Yang Jian-Jun who started with a brief introduction of Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited that was followed by a presentation of the development trend of architectural glass culminating in energy-saving solution for architectural glass. Subsequently, Professor Yang highlighted the role of Low-E glass during glass processing. His presentation was supported by photos, diagrams, graphs 24 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
Xinyi’s Chief Technical Officer, Prof Yang Jian-Jun.
and videos. The day’s agenda ended with a networking session attended by industry leaders and professionals from the building industry. With manufacturing bases in China totaling 5 million square metres and 15,000 employees, Xinyi Glass provides a total glazing solution for the global market that includes high quality float glass, insulating glass, laminated glass, tempered glass as well as Low-E Architectural glass. Low-E Architectural Glass Low-E glass is manufactured by coating various layers of metal or other compounds in accordance to different climatic zones or client’s requirements. The range of Low-E Architectural glass includes the following: • High-Transmittance Single-Silver Low-E Glass • Solar Shading Single-Silver Low-E Glass • Double-Silver Low-E Glass
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Triple-Silver Low-E Glass Reflective Coated Glass Temperable Coated Glass
Insulating Glass Insulated glass or double glazing is double or triple glass panes separated by a gas filled space for heat or sound resistance as well as to prevent condensation. Laminated Glass Laminated glass is a safety glass that is produced by laminating two or more layers held in place by an interlayer typically by polyvinyl butyral under high temperature
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Low E-glass product demonstration.
A section of the crowd at the presentation.
and pressure. Apart from being decorative and available in various colours, other features include safety, sound resistance and anti-UV. Tempered Glass Toughened or tempered glass is a safety glass processed by controlled thermal treatments to increase its strength. Tempered glass, when broken, will shatter into small granules that will not cause injury. In addition to safety, it is 4-5 times stronger than ordinary glass and can withstand a temperature of up to 200 degrees Celsius. Heat Strengthened Glass Heat strengthened glass is semi-tempered glass except that the cooling is done slower than toughened glass but faster than annealed glass. It retains the normal properties of ordinary float glass but unlike other safety glass, it breaks typically edge to edge and in fragments.
Xinyi Glass’ representatives (from left) - Ms Phoebe Chu, Prof Yang, Group Vice President & MD of subsidiary in Malaysia Mr Charles Zha, Finance Director Mr Sin Ket Hin and Ms Bonnie.
side of the glass via silk-screening. It is then fired within a tempering furnace to create a permanent coating and heat strengthened to prevent breakage.
Curved Tempered Glass Curved tempered glass is a creative alternative to architects or designers; it is bent during the heat treating process to create specified or unique profile to suit commercial or residential project specifications.
Float Glass Properly mixed raw materials are melted at high temperature and then poured on a bed of molten metal like tin. The glass floats, slowly solidifying as it travels on the tin bath to form smooth sheet glass. This will give the float glass uniform thickness and very flat surfaces. As the largest high quality float glass manufacturer in China, all the above glass classifications are produced by Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited with state-of-the-art advance technology from various part of the world such as Germany, Italy, Finland, Austria, Switzerland, etc., that is complemented by a well-organised R&D Centre to meet your design specifications. â–
Ceramic Fritted Glass For the desired decorative design, ceramic frit paint is applied to one
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Swissma clinches President’s Award for BestBrands at BrandLaureate Awards
Recognised industry-wide as a total solution provider for roofing and wall cladding systems, Swissma was awarded BestBrands in the manufacturing (roofing) category. ASK ANY marketing guru and the response will be fairly similar, i.e., in a competitive market, a brand name or logo differentiates a product or service from others. More importantly, for consumers, it symbolises quality, experience and reliability, benchmarks by which the product or service is identified and measured. Suffice it to say, if it is a strong brand or, for that matter, a best brand, then it is in the coveted realm of excellence, i.e., in hall-of-fame territory. This was where Swissma Building Technologies found an honoured place at the recent (10th) BrandLaureate Awards 20152016 when the company clinched the BestBrands – President’s Award in the steel roof manufacturing category. Early Development and Growth Established in 1997 with the expertise of Swiss master craftsmen and a Malaysian construction company and incorporating European technology, Swissma’s forte is in providing high-end premium roof and wall cladding systems utilising only premium quality materials such as Clean COLORBOND®, ZINCALUME®, Pure Titanium, Titanium Zinc, Copper, Aluminium and Stainless Steel to the domestic building industry. In the ensuing years, Swissma Building Technologies has carved a niche market for itself as roofing specialists, with strategic alliances formed along the way that have augured well for the company, namely, partnerships with Sanko Metal Industrial Co. Ltd (Japan) and Nippon Steel & Sumikin Bussan Corporation (Japan). Swissma Today Recognised industry-wide, the Swissma expertise is in providing total solutions for roofing and wall cladding systems in terms of (a) design, (b) fabrication, (c) installation and (d) technical support. Catering to all design requirements including buildings of 3-D shapes or those requiring long-length metal roof installation, Swissma’s range of services include quantity take-offs, budgetary quotes as well as proposals for material options. Swissma is equally
Dr K K Johan (left) and Tan Sri Rainer Althoff (right) presenting the BrandLaureate President’s Award to Swissma’s General Manager Mr Low Ping Hing.
capable and competent in providing, if need be, customised solutions to meet specific acoustical and thermal requirements and/or fabricating tailor-made façade cladding for product differentiation. Yet another facet of Swissma’s stock-in-trade is the undertaking of installation works of its products as a domesticated or nominated sub-contractor. Project Portfolio Perhaps the real testament to Swissma’s BestBrands Award is its array of successfully-completed projects, and a noteworthy few, of the many, include: • Commerical buildings such as Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, the Setia City Convention Centre, MRT Stations around Cheras and the recent Setia City Convention Centre 2; • Institutional buildings such as the Utar Grand Hall in Kampar and KDU University College in Shah Alam; • Leisure buildings, e.g., the Lexis Hibiscus Resort in Port Dickson; • Airports, i.e., Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) Airport and KLIA 2 (Integrated Complex) in Sepang; • Industrial buildings such as the Hartalega factory in Sepang, Kellog’s factory in Negeri Sembilan and Perodua Assembly Plant in Rawang; • Residential homes developed by IOI Properties Group Bhd, Gamuda Land, S P Setia Bhd, Sime Darby Property Bhd and Tropicana Corporation Bhd, to name a few. More information at www.swissma.com
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Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards 2016 The 16th MCIEA honour the best of the best in Malaysian construction industry for outstanding achievements.
MORE THAN POMP and circumstance, the 16th edition of the Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2016 held on 23 September was a celebration of what creativity, enterprise and innovation can accomplish amid challenges. Organised by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), it was the premier occasion to formally recognise and honour outstanding achievements by industry players, individuals and corporations alike, by their peers. Winners Circle The award presentation was graced by the Honourable Minister of Works, YB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof and other luminaries in the construction industry where ‘accolades of excellence’ were conferred on recipients in the following categories: BEST CONTRACTOR (Overall excellence in company performance and project implementation) Grade G1: Lagenda Ria Enterprise Special Mention: Emartech Resources Sdn Bhd Grade G2: Permata Bactris Enterprise Grade G3: Rosana Nursert and Trading Sdn Bhd Grade G4: Luibina Enterprise (M) Sdn Bhd Grade G5: Potensi Terus Industries Sdn Bhd Grade G6: Maysville Sdn Bhd BEST PROJECT (Overall excellence in implementation by clients/ contractors/consultants, sub-divided into small (<RM20 million), medium (RM20-100 million) and major (RM>100 million) projects) a) Infrastructure development Small Project: Rafflesia Central Pond, Damansara Perdana Medium Project: Murum Junction 275/33kV substation Major Project: (no recipient) Special mention: Pahang-Selangor Raw Water Transfer b) Building development Small Project: Masjid Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya Medium Project: ‘By The Sea’ Condominium, Penang Major Project: Naza Tower, Platinum Park, Kuala Lumpur SPECIAL AWARDS (for clients/contractors/consultants for best practices) Industrialised Building System (IBS): Seri Jati Apartment (Setia Precast Sdn Bhd) Special Mention: LA Gloxina Garden, Papar (KTI Sdn Bhd) 28 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
FROM RIGHT: Datuk Ir Rosaline Ganendra (Minconsult Sdn Bhd), Dato’ Ir Ha Tiing Tai (Gamuda Bhd), Ir Ahmad ‘Asri Abdul Hamid (CEO of CIDB Malaysia), Sr Sariah Abd Karib, (Senior GM Corporate Policy Sector, CIDB), and Datuk (Prof) Sr Abdul Rahman Abdullah (Ahmad Zaki Sdn Bhd).
Safety and Health: (no recipient) Innovation: CON-TAC Insert in Pipe Corrosion (Sea Horse Services Sdn Bhd) International Achievement (achievement of outstanding and credible recognition in overseas ventures) UEM Construction Sdn Bhd Special Mention: Bina Puri Holdings Bhd Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn Bhd BUILDER OF THE YEAR (overall excellence in company performance and project implementation by G7 contractor) Winner: Gamuda Bhd INDIVIDUAL AWARDS (Malaysians who have successfully steered, managed, directed and moulded the companies they lead to greater heights and contributed to development of the industry) Construction Leading Lady: Datuk Ir Rosaline Ganendra (Minconsult Sdn Bhd) CEO of the Year: Mr Taing Kim Hwa (Wct Holdings Bhd) Prominent Player: Datuk (Prof) Sr Abdul Rahman Abdullah (Ahmad Zaki Sdn Bhd) B&I Worldwide joins the industry in conveying heartiest congratulations to all recipients of the award. ■
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International conference on world class sustainable cities
The 8th edition of World Class Sustainable Cities (WCSC) conference 2016 focus on “City Spaces, Public Places”. TAKING A CUE from the UN World Habitat Day 2015, public spaces are ‘places which are accessible and enjoyable by all without a profit motive and take on various spatial forms, including parks, streets, sidewalks, markets and playgrounds.’ Further, ‘well-designed and managed public spaces’ promote and enhance ‘community cohesion…health, happiness, and well-being for all citizens as well as fostering investment, economic development and environmental sustainability.’ Against this backdrop, the 8th edition of World Class Sustainable Cities (WCSC) Conference 2016 convened recently, jointly organised by Real Estate Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Kuala Lumpur Branch, the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) and the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM). Conference Aims Themed “City Spaces, Public Places’, WCSC 2016 centred on (a) greater accessibility and better public spaces, addressing the basic necessities of city dwellers in the face of increasing urbanisation and development, and (b) engaging the community, city fathers and stakeholders, industry players, government agencies and the public at large on key challenges and solutions. To this end, the day-long event featured an international panel of eminent speakers who shared their expertise and experiences on: • New York City’s Public Spaces – Successful Economic and Social Revitalisation (Mr Mitchell Silver, New York City Commissioner) • Singapore’s PubliCity – Connecting the Nation (Ms Evlyn Cheong, Singapore Institute of Planners) • Sustainable Urban Development – How We Do It (Mr Nor Azhar Md Husin, Sime Darby Properties Berhad) • City Spaces Towards Resilient and Sustainable Cities (Mr John Byrne, Brisbane, Australia) • The Melaka River Front – a City Transformed Through Public Space Revitalisation (Ar Hj Mohd Nazam Kassim, Kuala Lumpur) Lessons Learned from WCSCs Past In welcoming delegates to the event, Organising Chairman Mr Chan Kim Meng remarked that the impact of WCSC’s past, the ‘knowledge and ideas learned have been transcribed into real projects in the many cities of Malaysia.’ In Kuala Lumpur, for example, he cited greater emphasis has been placed on ‘pedestrianisation, bicycle lanes, car-free day and opening up of city rivers for public spaces, greater art and design.’ What’s more, he added, “more and more local councils’ are emulating these and other initiatives.
TOP TO BOTTOM: WCSC2016 OC - Panel Discussion (L to R) Mr Nor Azahar Md Husain, Ar Hj Mohd Nazam Md Kassim, Mr Kenneth Wong, Ms Evlyn W Y Cheong, Professor John Byrne, Mr Mitchell J Silver and Y Bhg Datuk NK Tong; Delegates at WCSC 2016; (L to R) Mr Mitchell Silver (Speaker), YB Dato’ Dr Loga Bala Mohan (Deputy Minister of Federal Territories) & Mr Chan Kin Meng (WCSC 2016 Organizing Chairman / Deputy Chairman, REHDA WP Kuala Lumpur).
Sideline Events @ WCSC 2016 In conjunction with WCSC 2016 and in line with its theme, special events organised were the Photography Competition, Essay Competition and the Young People’s Lab (second-year-ina-row youth workshop on their vision for future cities). Also, for
the first time ever, the Best Public Spaces Recognition open to the public who voted online from a choice of four city public parks – not surprisingly, KLCC Park topped the list, trailed by Dataran Merdeka. ■
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Inovar Floor celebrates 20 years of growth To mark its 20th Anniversary, Inovar Floor unveiled its new logo and the opening of a new showroom at a recent celebration event in Kuala Lumpur.
AS ROBERT ORBEN puts it, ‘time flies. It’s up to you to be the navigator’ and that is just what the Inovar team has been up to in the past two decades, charting the company’s growth to where it is today – a multiple award-winning industry leader in laminate flooring in Malaysia, if not the region. The journey of excellence began in earnest back in 1996 with the acquisition of two adjacent plots of land in Bestari Jaya (formerly Batang Berjuntai) for the construction of new production facilities, commissioned subsequently in 1998 with German technology and machinery, e.g., Wemhoner short-cycle and Torwegge flooring lines. The rest, as they say, is history. Trekking Through Milestones In the ensuing years, Inovar’s phenomenal growth has been marked by a number of milestone achievements including: • incorporation in 2000 of sister company Vasatech Sdn Bhd (specialist manufacturer in melamine impregnated decorative film) as supplier (in-house) to Inovar and others • first company in Asia to be certified as compliant to Japanese Industry Standards (JIS) F**** • clinched 3-year contract manufacturing deal with Pergo Asia Pacific for 700,000 m² of laminate flooring • licencing agreement with Valinge Sweden on patented glueless interlocking system • opening of first showroom in Jalan Tandang, Petaling Jaya • established regional office in Taiwan in 2007, and, soon after, in Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, India and Australia • first laminate flooring company in Asia to be awarded supply contract for IKEA stores in Asia Pacific region • first to develop the Super E “O” series of laminate flooring, for Japanese market • certified ‘Green Label’ product by Singapore Environment Council in 2010 Awards and Accolades Not surprisingly, all of the above has earned Inovar a slew of consumer and industry
Inovar Group MD, Mr Tam Pak Cheong and shareholders at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Mr Tam delivering his welcoming speech.
awards and accolades at home and abroad which include: Certificate of Excellence (2009) by MITI and MATRADE, Singapore Circle of Excellence (2011/212), No. 1 Laminate Flooring in Japan by market share (2009 – 2013), Singapore BEI Asia Award (2013) and Frost and Sullivan Malaysia Technology Innovation Award (2015). For sure, its crowning glory has to be its recognition as the first to be voted by Asia BrandLaureate as ‘Best Brand in laminate flooring’ for 10 consecutive years (2007 – 2016)! Celebrating Success As Group Managing Director, Mr Tam Pak Cheong remarked, Inovar’s 20th anniversary is more than an event to officiate the opening of a new showroom – ‘it is a platform’, he
Inovar new show gallery at Bestari Jaya.
added, to acknowledge and recognise its shareholders and its staff whose collective contribution has been instrumental in shaping the company’s success. In the midst of conferring awards for long service (5-, 10and 15 years), it was also occasion to unveil: (a) Inovar’s new logo, a re-branding exercise in line with today’s lifestyle and consumer temperament; (b) re-defined core values, as discerned and drafted by employees themselves, namely, Teamwork, Open-Minded, Caring, Leadership, Integrity and Quality, by its acronym ‘TOCLIQ’. What lies ahead for Inovar, he concluded, is, among others, continued ‘hard work, building resources, branding and digitalising operations. ■ Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 31
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REHDA Youth inaugural ‘Future Forward’ forum
Visionaries share insights into emerging trends and the future directions in regional property development. TO RENOWNED EDUCATOR, author and businessman Dr Stephen Covey, the following is attributed – ‘If there’s one thing that’s certain in business, it’s uncertainty.’ Possibly, the same may have prompted the three key posers at the REHDA Youth’s Future Forward Forum, i.e., Where are we going (in our business)? How do we adapt? and Are you ready for the future? Organised by Youth wing of the Real Estate & Housing Developers Association (REHDA) Malaysia, the day-long event sought to provide participants with insights into emerging trends and future directions in design, business modelling and innovation and their collective impact on the man in the street and the environment. As Chairperson of REHDA Youth, Ms Carrie Fong remarked in her welcoming address that, ‘the only thing that is certain (in the real estate and property industry) is uncertainty.’ Change is inevitable, e.g., in building technology, housing policies, consumer preferences and financing, - be that as it may, it is incumbent upon developers to be adaptable as the proverbial goalposts shift with changing gameplans. Today, globalisation, has broadened the playing field to include internationals with whom Malaysians compete; hence the need for new ideas in design, master-planning and marketing.
FROM LEFT: Mr Tan Chee Hon, Mr Alex Yoong, Mr Chan Kin Meng, Mr Ethan Lai Wee Sheng, Mr Allan Teh, Ms Carrie Fong Kah Wai, Mr Tiah Joo Kim, Ms Varangkana Artkarasatapon, Ms Au Fong Yee, Mr Jerry Ong and Ms Wong Meng Lee.
Developing Tomorrow However, trends, as is commonly understood, are ‘short-lived and transitory’, changing with the season and/or mood of the moment whereas ‘fashions’ in design and building take longer to evolve. Perhaps the cue could be taken from visionaries Tange Associates of Japan, that, in designing for tomorrow, the history, culture, tradition and custom of the country and its people are fundamental to conceptualising how and what to build tomorrow, i.e., if the built structure is deign to represent the said country/people. For the present and, indeed, the foreseeable future, the eco-system is the fifth element to contend with, i.e., designing and building with environmental sustainability in mind. Further, notwithstanding globalisation, countries/peoples are fundamentally different and, as such, concepts/designs for one cannot be transposed onto another, at the risk of sacrificing national identity. Featured Speakers and Topics Aside from Tange Associates, other featured topics at the Forum included: • ‘Developing Trends for the Future’ (Mr Tiah Joo Kim, TA Global Berhad, Malaysia) • ‘Emerging Trends in Real Estate’ Ms Varangkana Artkarasatapon, Sansiri Company Limited, Thailand • ‘Property & Technology: Race of Innovation & Aspiration of the Community’ (Mr Tan Chee Hon, Panasonic Malaysia Sdn Bhd) 32 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
FROM LEFT: Ms Au Fong Yee, Mr Paul Tange, Ms Varangkana Artkarasatapon, Mr Tiah Joo Kim and Mr Tan Chee Hon.
Participants at the forum.
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‘Designing for Wellness’ (Mr Jerry Ong Chin Po, CPG Consultant, Singapore) ‘Site Seeing – Responding to Limitations: A Grounded Approach to Adaptive Reuse’ (Mr Ee Soon Wei, Art Printing Works Sdn Bhd) ‘Place-Making: Designing for Real People’ (Mr Laurence Loh, Arkitek LLA Sdn Bhd). ■
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REHDA media briefing on property market Survey of 1H 2016 and outlook for 2H 2016.
EXCEPTING POCKETS of promise in select locales, it is not coming up roses nationwide for the real estate and property industry, based on the sentiments of 157 (about 15%) out of the total membership of Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (REHDA). With a ring of déjà vu in the assessment of market performance and challenges faced in 1H 2016, REHDA’s findings, courtesy of President, YB Datuk Seri F D Iskandar, highlighted: • the significant reduction, compared to 2H 2015, in the number of respondents (to the survey) with project and units launches (residential and commercial) in 1H 2016 • similarly, sales/take-up rate declined (averaging 50%), excepting landed properties (reverse trend back to 2-3 storey terrace homes) and low-cost houses/flats (sales from August onwards). • end financing remains atop the list of major issues (i.e., credit history, CTOSS, CRISS, ineligibility of buyers income, limited quota for low-cost/affordable housing, etc.) with loan rejection extended across a broader price range • adverse impact of ‘cooling measures’, i.e., 70% loan-to-value ratio, lending (or borrowing, as the case may be) guidelines and cap on maximum loan tenure (35 years) • increase in unsold units, attributed to (again) end financing/ loan rejection, low demand /interest (stigma of living in cheap dwellings), unreleased Bumiputra quota, among others • in construction, issues of compliance costs, building materials (price and supply) and labour (skill level and supply) remain contentious • challenges to affordable housing, namely, not feasible (high land cost), insufficient economy of scale, affects overall cost of
doing business and requiring cross-subsidies (from higher-end development) Further, the REHDA Survey noted that the secondary market (residential) has been the more active as against the primary. In the latter case, where the preference, ranked in order, is for 2-3 storey homes, apartments and condominiums and then low cost houses/flat, there has been a marked decrease in the number of first-time buyers due, no less, to aforementioned reasons (financing/loan rejection). Mitigating Measures and 2H 2016 Outlook In contending with the above inextricable scenario, counter measures that survey respondents and, for that matter, the REHDA membership as a whole, are likely to take, include: • boosting sales through creative marketing strategies, such as aggressive participation in exhibitions, price review and assistance in end financing/easy payment scheme • cost-cutting in operations, including freeze on new recruitment and less benefits/perks • improving production/delivery, i.e., re-scheduling or keeping in abeyance planned projects, reducing scale of launches and migration of development (from high end sector to the affordable) Now well into 2H 2016 and looking ahead at 2017, the proverbial silver lining is that there is a tone of optimism, a ‘level of positive sentiment improving’ among respondents, although more than half will not launch in the ensuing months. ■ Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 33
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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr Hari Krishnan, President and Chief Business Officer PropertyGuru Group; YAM Tunku Ali Redhauddin Ibni Tuanku Muhriz, Chairman of PropertyGuru Malaysia; Mr Ganen Sarvananthan, PropertyGuru Group Chairman; Mr Mohd Imran Mohamad Salim, Executive Director MRCB Group; YBhg Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din, MRCB Group Managing Director; and Mr Kwan Joon Hoe, Chief Operating Officer MRCB Group after inking the exclusive online strategic partnership to market Sentral Suites, Kuala Lumpur Sentral CBD.
MRCB pens exclusive partnership with Property Guru on Sentral Suites Biggest digital marketing investment in the Malaysian property sector.
BILLED AS ‘the latest development in the next generation CBD’, KL Sentral Suites is a 2-acre urban enclave of exclusive serviced apartments on Jalan Tun Sambanthan, where once stood postwar warehouses and terraced Malayan Railways staff quarters. Located within the bustling hub of KL Sentral, it is a landmark development by Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) that features Dynamic Contemporary Building Design, with the best in modern lifestyle and urban living blending with Nature through its ‘garden experience in the city’ concept. Set against a backdrop of old Kuala Lumpur, namely, Brickfields, the project is scheduled for completion in 2020. Online Marketing Strategy In the interim, sales enquiries and pre-registration are up and running with the penning of a partnership deal between MRCB and PropertyGuru, Asia’s leading property portal, for an exclusive RM4 million digital campaign to market and promote KL Sentral Suites that is slated for launch in September. The ‘ground-breaking’ deal is reckoned to be the biggest outlay ever by a Malaysian property developer, targeting property buyers and investors, of whom 90% go online in their search/ research (Source: PropertyGuru/Google survey). It leverages, as MRCB’s Managing Director, YBhg Tan Sri Mohamed Salim Fateh Din remarked at the signing ceremony, ‘on a more interactive and engaging approach in capturing our target audience.’ Development Composition Scheduled for completion in 2020, KL Sentral Suites will comprise 34 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
a total of 1,434 serviced apartments, laid out over three 43-storey towers, housing 473 units (Tower 1), 483 units (Tower 2) and 478 units (Tower 3), along with 41 retail outlets (2 floors at street level) to serve the community. Available options at this time are one to three bedroom layouts with floor areas ranging from 650 to 1,445 sq ft. Each tower comes with five sky gardens at the sides and five sky pods on the front façade whereas common facilities for residents and visitors take up the 88,100 sq ft-podium on Level 8. Facilities and Amenities Offering the ‘best of cosmopolitan living in a self-sustaining city, complete with lifestyle-centric amenities’, there is something for all in the family on Level 8 at KL Sentral Suites, that includes an infinity pool, family fun pool, Jacuzzi, a dance studio, sauna and games room. Conveniences and Connectivity The nearby bustling transport hub of KL Sentral offers easy connectivity to the rest of the city, and beyond, via the KL Monorail, Putra Heights Line, Keretapi Tanah Melayu services (Inter-City, Commuter, ETS), ERL to KLIA/KLIA2) and Light Transit Rapid KL Line (Putra Heights-Gombak and SentulAmpang/Sri Petaling). The Nu Sentral Mall is a stroll away as is the length and breadth of Brickfields, with ‘Little India’ at the furthest end of Jalan Tun Sambanthan and institutions of learning (primary/secondary/tertiary), old-style sundry shops and eateries in between. ■
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Sterling performance by Putra Perdana Construction RM1.18 billion revenue, RM78 million profit for FY2015. WHAT BETTER WAY to toast three decades of entrepreneurship than to turn in an impressive, by industry standards, after-tax profit of RM78 million on the back of RM1.18 billion revenue for the period ending 2015, up from RM69 million and RM607 million, respectively, the year before. Putra Perdana Construction Sdn Bhd (PPC), wholly-owned construction subsidiary of Putrajaya Perdana Berhad (PPB), one of Malaysia’s top construction, property development and concession groups, has done just that, delivering successfully on major projects, both iconic and green, on a turnkey, conventional and design and build basis. (It is noteworthy that PPC’s stellar performance has contributed significantly (up to 95%) to the PPB Group revenue for 2015). PPC Project Portfolio PPC’s success in near doubling revenue in 2015 is attributed to it clinching a number of large-scale projects in 2013/2014 slated for completion in 2016 and 2017. Some of the more renowned undertakings during the period include KL Eco City (contract sum: RM626 million), South Key Mosaics Development in Johor Bahru (RM310 million), Arcadia Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur (RM358 million) and Tasek Central Mall (RM152 million). PPC’s project portfolio also includes several landmark green buildings, namely, the Diamond Building for the Energy Commission (the first office building in Malaysia to be rated double platinum rating by both Singapore’s BCA Green Mark and Malaysia’s Green Building Index (GBI), the RM382-million Serai Condominium Bukit Bandaraya (RM382 million), the Sarawak Energy Berhad Head Office, The Intermark and Menara PJH (Putrajaya). Greencum-energy efficient buildings to PPC’s credit include Low Energy Office (“LEO”) Building for the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water and the Green Energy Office Building (“GEO”) for the National Green Energy Centre 36 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
Southkey Mosaics (artist impressions).
Arcadia Desa ParkCity (artist impressions).
PPC’s big score, insofar as large-scale infrastructure construction, is the recentlycompleted RM688-million Projek Air Mentah RAPID (PAMER) or Raw Water Supply to RAPID (PETRONAS’s Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development). It is the largest raw water transfer scheme implemented under a single contract package in Malaysia. The Year Ahead Staying the course, as it were, and with RM13.2 billion worth of projects in its order book as of August, PPC is setting its sight on a target revenue of RM1.0 billion for 2016, notwithstanding the not-too-bright prospects for the building industry. ■
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MTIB and Confexhub Group convenes global timber conference 2016 Focus on “harnessing sustainable global growth”.
IT HAS BEEN said before and warrants repeating - that the timber industry is a significant contributor to the national economy with export revenue valued at RM 22.4 billion for the year 2015. For the same year, the global trade in timber and timber products amounted to USD 411.27 billion, up 5.7% from USD 389.38 billion in 2011 (Source: International Trade Centre). By comparison, Malaysia, ranked 9th world major exporter, accounts for USD 5.59 billion. Notwithstanding the International monetary Fund (IMF) projections of 3.1% for 2016 and 3.4% for the ensuing year, though indicative of demand for woodbased products), global economic growth is fraught with volatility (case in point, Brexit). In mitigating these uncertainties, and issue and challenges thereof, so as to retain competitiveness and an equitable and sustainable growth, there is compelling need for the industry, on a global basis, to institute ‘various structural changes and transformation’ in four key areas, namely, market development, operational efficiency, business process change and new product development. Hence, the recent Global Timber Conference (GTC) 2016, themed “Harnessing Sustainable Global Growth”, co-convened by Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) and the Confexhub Group, with the focus on: • Global Outlook in Timber: Demand, Supply and Market Prospects • Sustainable Natural and Plantation Timber Management: A Way Forward in Meeting Global Demand • Global Supply Chains, Standards and Certifications for the Timber Industry • Advanced Materials for New Product Development: Ideas, Technologies and Marketability • Timber as the Game-changer in the Building Sector: Innovation, Technology and Sustainability • Insights on the Future of Furniture Industry As
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FROM RIGHT: Y Bhg Datuk Dr Abdul Rahim Nik (CEO MTC), Y Bhg Datuk Dr Abdul Aziz S A Kadir (Chairman Confexhub Group), Y Bhg Dato’ Dr Jalaluddin Harun (Director General MTIB), Pn Habibah Ahmad (Deputy Under Secretary, Timber Tobacco and Kenaf Industries Division, MPIC) and Dr Rahim Sudin (Deputy Director General (Operation), FRIM.
Dato’ Dr Jalaluddin Harun.
Participants at the event.
mapping out directions, strategies and reforms for sustainable growth, timber and timber products stakeholders are reminded at GTC to reaffirm their commitment to Conference of Parties (COP) 21, on global warming and its impact on the population, on increasing and managing forests as raw material sources and accelerating clean technologies and material development. In the bid to remain viable (expected compound annual growth of 34% till 2030), the industry is challenged, in the face of increasing labour costs and reduced human capital, to look at value-addition in the supply chain, adopting advanced (and clean) technologies to increase productivity and enhance product diversifications in the downstream sector, not to mention ‘competitions from alternative raw materials for both the furniture and building industries.’ To this end, MTIB Director-General, YB Datuk Dr Jalaluddin Harun, speaking on behalf of the Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, lauded the ‘law enforcement and policy measures’ to curb and ‘counter the trade in illegally harvested timber’ by timber importing countries. Citing the EU’s Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT), he added that, here at home, MyLTAS (Timber Legality Assurance Scheme) been developed and implemented ■ Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 37
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MAFM Tea Talk on managing defects in facility management Holistic management of assets, built environment and workplace.
NOTWITHSTANDING AN EARLIER introduction to its dynamics and its viability, the formation of the Malaysian Association of Facility Management (MAFM) came about only in 2005, initiated by a group of academicians, with the support of a few industry players. Amongst others, its key goals, back then and now, are (a) to strengthen the FM industry in Malaysia, (b) to promote development and knowledge of FM in Malaysia, with the greater aim of (c) fostering national economic development through the profession.
“Facility Management is the total management that integrates all services to support the core business of an organisation” - MAFM
With the view to highlight the value, importance and financial/environmental impact of FM, MAFM is set on agenda to bring the message to all and sundry,
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in the construction industry, namely, assets owners, building professionals, service vendors and other stakeholders. The recent “Tea Talk”, hosted by MAFM in collaboration with the Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM), was one such effort, themed “Managing Defects in Facility Management” and presented by MAFM Vice-President II, Mr Mohd Mazhar Mohd Marzuki (of Microcorp FM Sdn Bhd). FM’s effectiveness in providing resources (informative/human/financial) aims at prospering / sustaining an organisation’s core business, that it might achieve its ‘big goals’ of profit, reputation or positioning. The scope of FM’s activities is, to this end, multi-disciplinary, ranging from communications infrastructure, fleet management, administration (human resources/staff welfare/service contracts/ etc.) to building maintenance and property and space management. In managing defects in the built (or to-be-built) environment, the facility manager is involved in and is an integral element of the construction and/or refurbishment process, from start to finish
and product/project hand-over to building owner. On the premise of “no building or houses are free from defects, even a new one”, the facility manager will need to know and have access to tender, project, construction and final drawings. Prior to project completion (six months being the recommended time), documents and issues that the facility manager will attend to include the Bill of Quantities, Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC), operations and maintenance schedule, spare parts and door keys. In managing defects, the facility manager is to be more than conversant with Defects Liability Period (DLP), i.e., its limits and provisions, and obligations of client (building owner) and contractor insofar as: • recorded and reported defects (patent and latent), one-off or recurring • warranties, e.g., implied for purchases under Sales and Goods Act 1957 • quality of workmanship and materials • adherence to maintenance/inspection schedule and guidelines, e.g., ‘test everything – avoid sampling in the case of refurbished old buildings.’ ■
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Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor (in blue), Minister of Federal Territories, officiating at the ground breaking ceremony of M101 SkyWheel.
Malaysia’s M101 SkyWheel project to incorporate highest ferris wheel in SE Asia Developer M101 Entity Sdn Bhd celebrates a new milestone with the ground breaking ceremony of M101 SkyWheel in Kuala Lumpur.
Artist impression of M101 SkyWheel.
THE GROUND breaking ceremony for the iconic M101 SkyWheel was held in Kuala Lumpur on 8 September 2016. The project is a twin tower development with the highest ferris wheel in South East Asia designed by Studio FA Porsche. Officiating during the event was Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, Minister of Federal Territories together with Datuk Seri Hj Mohd Amin Nordin Abdul Aziz, Mayor of Kuala Lumpur accompanied by developer M101 Entity Sdn Bhd founder Datuk Seth Yap Ting Hau. M101 Skywheel’s unique design feature is its ferris wheel positioned on the 52nd floor and at its highest vantage point, will provide a view from 220 metres above ground. Upon completion, the project is expected to be a top tourist attraction comparable to the famous Petronas Twin Towers. M101 will also feature the world’s highest shopping experience with a SkyMall that extends from 48th to 52nd level with over 200,000 sq ft of retail space. The development of M101 is expected to spur economic growth around the Kampung Bharu neighbourhood, one of the oldest
residential area in the city. “With its unique design, M101 SkyWheel has brought back excitement to the local real estate scene. The iconic building will certainly raise the standard of commercial and retail development within Klang Valley. M101 SkyWheel will play a major role in boosting our nation’s economic growth in the property market sector and not to mention, the tourism sector as well,” said Tengku Adnan. Designed by award-winning Veritas Architects Design Group, M101 SkyWheel will also house the famous Planet Hollywood Hotel and showcase impressive retail space with lifestyle amenities. More than 1,000 potential buyers have registered and showed interest in the M101 SkyWheel since the project was previewed early this year. In tandem with the M101 SkyWheel project, Kampung Bharu will be fitted with new highways and an MRT station (Kampung Bharu North Station) making it Kuala Lumpur’s second city centre. n More information at www.m101.my Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 39
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Classic high roll Roman clay roof gets a modern twist
The new Toscana® Warisan joins the Heritage Collection, offering elegant design with enhanced durability and leak-proof performance.
TOP: The new Toscana® Warisan clay roof tiles give the roof an elegant appearance. BOTTOM: Stylish colour selections to match any house design. (From left: Dark brown, Natural and Charcoal.)
CLASSIC HIGH ROLL profile is popularly seen on roofs throughout Europe. Now you can have the same touch of class with Monier’s Toscana® Warisan clay roof tile here in Malaysia. The classic high roll Roman clay roof boasts a modern new look and is the latest addition to the Heritage Collection. Toscana® Warisan offer customers roof tiles of classy and traditional designs. The design of this time-tested roof tile is feature-packed with high durability and reliable performance, suitable for discerning customers seeking good quality roofing system. The high quality clay material used in Toscana® Warisan roof tiles is sourced locally and then produced in state-of-the-art production plant, renowned for delivering high dimensional accuracy and colour consistency products. Excellent Geometric Accuracy High geometric accuracy in the Toscana® Warisan roof tile is achieved with each 40 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
tile being placed in individual support during drying and then into individual refractory H-Cassette. This method prevents distortion, ensuring dimensional accuracy and consistency. The H-Cassette technology, of which the profile design is moulded from, produces good quality surface with high-end finishing. High Tropical Rain Resistance Attributed to the highest firing temperature in individual refractory H-support and the advantage of Monier’s unique gypsum moulds, the result of each Toscana® Warisan tile is precise with sharp contours. The dimensional stability of each tile makes it’s a perfect fit, which contributes to high water tightness for additional leakage prevention. Toscana® Warisan high roll profile clay roof tile is designed with double interlocking system positions above the water channel of the tile, ensuring superb rain resistance in Malaysia’s tropical weather.
Superior Tile Strength and Surface Coating Durability Each Toscana® Warisan tile is fired at a high temperature of more than 1000°C. This ensures the compactness of the tile, making it extra strong, even surpassing the criteria specified in International Standards. The high firing process also creates better fusion of the surface coating for long lasting durability. Monier Toscana® Warisan high roll profile clay roof tile is available in three colours – Natural, Dark Brown and Charcoal. The new Toscana® Warisan range that also comes with a wide selection of fittings, will replace the existing Toscana® clay series range in the Heritage Collection. Monier’s complete roof system is available at all major cities and towns nationwide. ■
For more information, call toll free 1800 88 0865, e-mail to roofingmalaysia@monier.com or visit www.monier.com.my
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Security fencing for added protection
Aesthetically-pleasing fencing system that is durable, maintenance-free and corrosion resistant B & I SECURITY FENCING are manufactured from high-strength cold-rolled wires that are welded together through electrical resistance-welding using German technology. Durable, maintenance free and aesthetically pleasing, they will be an improvement to any residential or commercial property. These fences are made even more durable by hot-dipped galvanising to prevent corrosion upon exposure to natural elements. The hot-dipped galvanising process is performed through immersion, thus providing absolute coating even to areas hard to reach, a problem usually faced by the brushing technique. Of special note, the FA and FB Series are installed without a steel frame. As such, to increase their rigidity and strength, these fencing panels are bent at both the top and the bottom. B & I Security Fencing are versatile and can be installed in combination with brick wall base and concrete columns. They are able to provide highly secure protection for a variety of applications; 42 Building & Investment
as boundary demarcation to deter, delay and detect external encroachments as well as provide discretion for both private homes and public facilities. Apart from the galvanised finish, the fencing panels also come in a wide range of coloured coatings to suit your requirements. The SFA, SFB and Anti-Climb Series, etc comes complete with basic accessories such as hot-dipped galvanised steel posts, stainless steel clips, bolts and nuts. B & I Security Fencing can be creatively used in: (i) Public institutions like schools, universities and hospitals; (ii) Security areas like police quarters, army camps and military sites; (iii) Private facilities like factories, warehouses and construction sites; and, (iv) Golf courses, gated communities, playgrounds, stadiums and so on. â&#x2013; For your B & I Security Fencing requirements, kindly contact: Eric Tan (Mobile: 016-221 2838) Tel: 603-5637 6308 or e-mail: ETXindustries@gmail.com
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White Horse Ceramics for walls and floors Tiles of ultimate quality, creativity and innovation in design.
Modello series Porcelain Stone Tiles 300 × 300mm
THE THING ABOUT industry accolades and consumer awards, of which White Horse Ceramics had amassed more than a few, is the perennial question of ‘what’s next’? As one of the leading tile manufacturers in the Asia Pacific region, the White Horse response is simply to ‘continue challenging ourselves to produce the best’ because ‘we are our biggest competitor.’ For the Pasir Gudang-based producer (complemented by plants in Taiwan and Vietnam for annual capacity of 55.0 million m²), this translates to unerring dedication, diligence and ingenuity of its team in research and development, in creative and innovative designs of tiles and accessories for an ever-changing consumer market. With ISO-accredited manufacturing processes, i.e., ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management and ISO 13006 for product range, superior quality and reliability), the 44 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
standards that White Horse Ceramics has set for themselves has more than qualified the company as trendsetters in interior design and decorating solutions for over two decades. Aside from assured quality, White Horse Ceramics is the preferred brand in the region and beyond, for a number of reasons including durability, versatility in range of sizes, colours and finishing, affordability and easy maintenance. Product Highlights From the prodigious product portfolio of glazed/unglazed porcelain and ceramic wall/floor tiles that White Horse Ceramics has to offer, the focus is on the following selection: Modello series • Modern Contemporary decorative design • Elegant combination of light blue and white colour
• Glazed, Matt finish • Use for wall / floor • Size: 300 × 300mm • Model code: H30500 Moroccan series • Inspired by Morroco with African’s texture, body style and shape surface • Synchrony with Nyonya colour tone • Glazed, Matt finish • Use for wall / floor • Size: 300 × 300mm • Model code: H30501 Motivo series • White and Blue Porcelain • Glazed, Matt finish • Use for wall / floor • Size: 300 × 300mm • Model code: H30502 For ideas and solutions in tiling areas in residential, commercial and public buildings, such as the kitchen, bathroom,
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Moroccan series Porcelain Stone Tiles 300 × 300mm
Motivo series Porcelain Stone Tiles 300 × 300mm
bedroom, living room and other spaces, visitors are welcome to view and be inspired by mock-ups of White Horse Ceramics ‘at work’ on display at Ceramic World showrooms in Butterworth, Penang; Alor Setar, Kedah; Bandar Baru Selayang, Kuala Lumpur; Klang, Selangor; Johor Bahru, Johor and Sungei Kadut Way, Singapore; as well as at their Concept Gallery (Boutique Showroom) in Georgetown, Penang. ■ More information at www.whitehorse.my Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 45
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High-performance automatic door systems for convenience, safety and style
Marked by quality workmanship, record Automatic Doors is one of the leaders in the supply, installation and servicing of automatic doors in Malaysia. IMAGINE EVERY SUPERMARKET, hospital, hotel, airport, shopping mall, commercial house or public institution, in any city or major town in Malaysia, opening its doors to you, hands-free, without the turn of a knob or handle. That is just what record Automatic Doors (M) Sdn Bhd had in mind when it acquired Bizzy Door Automatic Sdn Bhd (BDA) in 2014 and Paxter Security & Automation Sdn Bhd in 2015. BDA was incepted in 1996 while Paxter, one of the leader of automatic door systems, was incepted in 1992 to provide solutions for the automatic door industry in Malaysia.
quality workmanship, quick response time and the best solutions to all doorways. Other related products under the record Automatic banner include the Soft-Close semi-automatic sliding door system and interlocking functions for automatic and manual parking systems, all of the foregoing backed by fully-trained technical personnel and a network of appointed resellers throughout East and Peninsular Malaysia. For references, a random list of record Automatic’s clients include Sime Darby Medical Subang Jaya, Sunway Construction, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Institut Jantung Negara.
record Automatic Doors today Building on BDA’s and Paxter’s bounty, record Automatic Doors (M) Sdn Bhd is, today, an industry leader in supplying, installing and servicing of automatic doors in the country, benchmarked by
Product range From its portfolio of door solutions, the focus is on record Automatic’s flagship products from record (Switzerland) or, to be precise, the agta record Group; one of the world leaders in manufacturing
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automatic door systems, with a range of various types of sliding, swing, curved, folded and revolving doors. Also included are hygienic and air-tight doors as well as burglar-deterrent, fire-resistant doors and break-out systems (for use in escape and rescue routes) and Hermetic Doors System for hospital and industrial use. Maintenance and service record Automatic provides service and maintenance contracts, tailor-made to suit the needs and circumstances of the customer, ensuring that the installed product functions smoothly and retains its value for many years to come. With our network of skilled service technicians and dealers, we provide service support across the whole of Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. ■ For more information, visit www.recorddoors.my
State-of-the-art Powder-Coated 4-wing Revolving Door by Blasi of record.
State-of-the-art Powder-Coated Curve Door by Blasi of record.
Record DFA 127 the automatic swing door application
record Automatic Doors (M) Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Bizzy Door Automation Sdn Bhd)
No. 30, 32 & 34, Jalan PJU 1A/13, Taman Perindustrian Jaya, Ara Damansara, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Tel: +603-7845 9868 (Hunting line) / 9926 • Fax: +603-7845 2868 (Admin) / 9906 (Marketing) • Mobile: +6012-209 1266 Email: enquiry.sales@recorddoors.my • Website: www.recorddoors.my
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ÉTS Student Centre
by Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes
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ÉTS Student Center: Notre-Dame Street elevation. A printed image veils and unveils activities on the upper floors of the new pavilion.
Student centres in Montreal get recognition for best interior design
Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes’ work on academic institutions sweeps awards in both Canada and United States.
ÉTS Student Center exterior.
Polytechnique Montreal Student Center.
WHEN THE winners of the 19th edition of Canadian Interiors’ Best of Canada Awards were unveiled last week, Menkes Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes (MSDL) were delighted to learn that they were awarded not one but two prizes in the “Institutional” category—one for the Maison des étudiants de l’ÉTS (ÉTS Student Centre) and the other for the Vitrine étudiante de Polytechnique (Polytechnique Montréal Student Centre). The annual awards is part of the IIDEX National Design + Architecture Exposition and Conference. Earlier the ÉTS Student Centre also picked
ÉTS Student Center: In continuity with the park, the atrium presents itself as a vast interior landscape.
ÉTS Student Center: The course within the atrium’s interior links and visually connects the various student zones.
up the prestigious American Architecture Prize (AAP) in the “Architectural Design / Educational Building” category. AAP is an international competition which crowns the best architecture, interior design and landscape design projects across its 40 categories. MSDL works at the crossroads of architecture, design, urban and real estate development. Over the years, they have re-defined major institutional and cultural spaces; and have worked tirelessly to bring remarkable projects to life. n More information at www.msdl.ca Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 49
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Turf Design Studio & Environmental Partnership with Alluvium, Turpin + Crawford Studio, Dragonfly Environmental and Partridge – Sydney Park Water Re-use Project. Photo: Simon Wood
Winners of American Architecture Prize 2016 (AAP) announced AAP 2016 recognises the most outstanding architecture worldwide across three disciplines: architecture, interior design and landscape architecture.
THE INAUGURAL American Architecture Prize (AAP) 2016 has recently announced the winners. The “Architectural Design Of The Year” is awarded to Dan Winey for his work on Shanghai Tower; “Interior Design Of The Year” goes to McBride Charles Ryan for their work on The Infinity Centre, Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School; while the “Landscape Architecture of The Year” award goes to Turf Design Studio & Environmental Partnership with Alluvium, Turpin + Crawford Studio, Dragonfly Environmental and Partridge for their work on Sydney Park Water Re-use Project. In addition to the Architects of the Year, many other projects were awarded Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable Mention across 41 categories. Projects were evaluated based on characteristics of form, function and
Architectural Design Of The Year: Dan Winey – Shanghai Tower. Photo: Connie Zhou
innovation. The winners were selected by a panel of esteemed judges including: Troy C Therrien, Curator of Architecture and Digital Initiatives at the Guggenheim Foundation and Museum; Peggy Deamer, Professor of Architecture at Yale University; Ben Van Berkel, Principal of UNStudio and Professor at Harvard University Graduate School of Design; Alan Ricks and Michael Murphy, Founders of Mass Architectural Design Of The Year: Dan Winey – Shanghai Tower (right). Photo: Connie Zhou
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McBride Charles Ryan – The Infinity Centre, Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School. Photo: John Gollings
Design Group; and several others. The three Architects of the Year will receive their AAP Trophy at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City. n More information at www.architectureprize.com
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Butterfly Pavilion by German design company 3deluxe
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The Butterfly Aviary is located at the centre of the Butterfly Pavilion, shaded by its defining golden roof. Photo: Joaquín Busch
New urban design Butterfly Pavilion challenges convention
German company 3deluxe’s work on the installation at Al Noor Island Park, UAE, includes electronic media in their design.
The Planters Table is a showcase for alternating plants. Photo: Torsten Seidel
The mostly white interior promises relief from the heat outside. Photo: Joaquín Busch
The Butterfly Aviary. Photo: Joaquín Busch
THE BUTTERFLY Pavilion is an iconic design structure at Noor Island in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is an oasis of peace and tranquility amid a sea of highrises. 3deluxe’s Al Noor Island Park creation is the answer to the challenge of creating new urban spaces that are both inspiring and thought-provoking while including electronic media in their design. The result is a 21st century landscaped garden where technology meets nature, light meets shade, and the modern meets the traditional in a complex spatial experience. The 2.4-hectare “Island of Light” in the middle of the Khalid Lagoon has become a platform where both residents and visitors can
What appears latent during the daytime comes completely into its own at dusk. Photo: Joaquín Busch
The Literature Pavilion is reminiscent of a Bedouin tent where people sit on the floor. Photo: Sascha Jahnke
engage with the city on intellectual, emotional and physical levels. Initiated by André Heller, the project, which was commissioned by Shurooq, the local state development authority, provided an opportunity for the company to come up with ideas without having to worry about function and yield. 3deluxe transcended the boundaries between the different disciplines, orchestrating a multi-sensory experience based on a walk-in, tactile sculpture. Their creation on the island park—where architecture, design, flora, sound and graphics overlap—offers a complexity of design that fully involves the visitors, making them part of the overall experience. n More information at www.3deluxe.de/en/all Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 53
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Moment Factory
by MU Architecture. Photos by Ulysse Lemerise Bouchard.
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Multimedia studio’s new office given a playful makeover
Montreal-based MU Architecture boldly takes on the challenge of transforming space within an old bricked factory into a vibrant office for an unconventional creative studio. MILE-EX is a former industrial area in Montreal known for its originality and as a UNESCO City of Design. Moment Factory, a multimedia studio, has chosen to set up their new office inside an old bricked factory there. When MU Architecture designs was given the brief, the challenge was to develop a large work-and-live area for 250 people on two floors with a space of 45,000 sq ft. Moment Factory, being a vibrant and innovative company, wants its physical work spaces to be flexible in structure. The many departments within the company need to be in linked with each other within a bright airy space, and that space must be expandable to accommodate the company’s growth. The spatial organisation took the form of vast open and up-gradable spaces, linked and punctuated with numerous meeting rooms. The layout creates an organic and fluid circulation. Strategically placed, interstitial
spaces encourage the development of ideas and creative concepts, while allowing employees to take time to relax and chat. At Moment Factory’s request, the main access had to be discreet, unconventional and underground. So a minimalist black steel staircase simply hooks onto the old building to give access. At the entrance area, the traditional receptionist desk gives way to a vibrant large cafeteria. The conservative corporate style of most offices disappears in favour of a more creative, youthful and irreverent workplace. The cafeteria sets the tone with its mismatched chairs, plants, outdoor terrace, its contemporary artworks, where dogs and skateboards circulate freely. The open concept of the kitchen, large enough to accommodate a hundred people, takes the appearance of an over-sized residential kitchen and extends into a semi-closed commercial one.
The main entrance cafeteria leads to a multi-purpose studio-sized lobby: for meetings, technical tests, slide shows and presentations, and so on. The concrete floors, gypsum partitions, recovered lamps, chairs and furniture blend together in this eclectic and fun space. On the top floor, the full extent of the office floor size is revealed. A multitude of employees, models, sketches and open offices fill the colourful and vibrant area. Here, everything can be moved, re-organised and reconnected. Since its inception in 2001, Moment Factory has created more than 350 shows around the world for big-name clients such as Cirque du Soleil, Nine Inch Nails, Madonna, Disney, Microsoft, Sony and the Los Angeles International Airport. n More information at architecture-mu.com Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 55
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Tribute to Bing Thom
One of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most accomplished architects, 1940-2016
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Xiqu Centre, Hong Kong.
Surrey City Centre Library, Surrey, BC, Canada.
Bing Thom.
Guildford Aquatic Centre, Surrey, BC, Canada.
Bing Thom Architects’ founder leaves behind a legacy of exceptional work
The architectural world loses an accomplised practitioner, Bing Thom, famous for his architectural works in Canada, United States, Hong Kong and China. BING THOM Architects (BTA) recently released a statement to announce the passing of their founding principal, Bing Thom. Bing suffered a brain aneurism while on a recent trip to Hong Kong and passed away in that city on the afternoon of 4 October 2016. His wife, Bonnie Thom, who shared his life for over 50 years, was by his side. Bing Thom was one of Canada’s most admired and accomplished architects, a dedicated and artful city builder whose global reputation was closely tied to Metro Vancouver, a region he cared for deeply and did much to protect and to improve. Bing’s commitment to using architecture to improve the urban environment was recognised by a range of honours including the Order of Canada, the Golden Jubilee Medal, honorary degrees from Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia, the Margolese Prize, an honorary
professorship from Tongji University in Shanghai, and the RAIC Gold Medal, the highest honour given to a Canadian architect. Born in Hong Kong and immigrating to Canada as a child, Bing received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of British Columbia and his Master of Architecture degree from the University of California at Berkeley. His career began in the offices of Fumihiko Maki and Arthur Erickson before he started his own firm, Bing Thom Architects, in 1982. His firm’s commissions cover the globe, including: the Expo’ 92 Canada Pavilion in Spain, Xiqu Centre Opera House in Hong Kong, University of Chicago Center in Hong Kong; and in China, the Binhai Cultural District of Tianjin, Shijiazhuang Performing Arts Center and Shenyang Kerry Centre. BTA’s Canadian projects include: the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at
the University of British Columbia, Central City Surrey, Sunset Community Centre, Surrey City Centre Library, the Guildford Aquatic Centre, and currently Simon Fraser University’s Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering Building and First Baptist Church Redevelopment. Bing was a mentor to many architects young and old, sharing his values and passion for creating beautiful spaces for the community. In recent years, Bing expanded the leadership of the firm to include principals Venelin Kokalov and Michael Heeney in Vancouver, managing director Francis Yan in Asia, and a team of experienced directors, allowing the practice to grow in three countries. Kokalov, who has been working alongside Bing for over two decades, will now take on the role of principal-in-charge. n More information at bingthomarchitects.com Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 57
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With an elegant 312-metre dome, Singapore National Stadium has the largest free spanning dome in the world. Photo: Christian Richters
Singapore National Stadium clinches International Design Awards 2016 Architect Arup Associates’ project awarded “Architecture of the Year” at recent International Design Awards (IDA) competition in London recently.
THE SINGAPORE National Stadium was announced as the winner in the International Design Awards 2016 (Architecture of the Year) in London recently. The 55,000-seat Singapore National Stadium, located at the heart of the 35-hectare Sports Hub, comes with movable and ultrathin dome roof structure and also the world’s largest free-span dome at 310metres. The innovative moving tier design can accommodate a wide range of sporting events all year round. The stadium is the largest sports infrastructure public-private partnership project in the world and it features an energy-efficient spectator cooling system designed for Singapore’s hot climate. The innovative design, led by architects and engineers from Arup, DP Architects & AECOM, is a model for future sustainable stadium design. Adjacent to the stadium are community, recreational and retail spaces, all conceived as an integral part of the wider masterplan.
The stadium incorporates a moving tier of seats that can be pulled forward when the athletics track is not in use. Photo: Christian Richters 58 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
Versatility is central to the stadium design and is a key factor for the stadium’s high footfall. By integrating moving tiers, palletised turf modules and a fully retractable roof, the stadium is the first in the world to be custom-designed to host athletics, football, rugby and cricket all in one venue. It can also host major international concerts, shows and festivals with the dramatic skyline of the city of Singapore as a backdrop. The 310-metre moveable roof provides shade when required and shelter from rainfall. It is left open when the stadium is not in use, keeping the grass pitch in healthy condition. The moveable section of the roof incorporates a matrix of LED lighting and, at 20,000 sq metres, forms one of the largest LED displays
in the world. The stadium is a model for tropical climate design featuring a cooling system that delivers cool air to every seat in the stadium. These pockets of cool air will reduce energy use significantly compared with the more conventional overhead cooling system. A key tenet of design at Arup Associates is the concept of ‘total architecture’ or holistic design which is exemplified in the development of Singapore Sports Hub. The company has a specialist sport division that provides comprehensive venue design solutions to architects and event organisers around the world. n More information at idesignawards.com; arupassociates.com
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Eastern Corridor Sdn Bhd:
LAKE POINT RESIDENCE @ CYBERJAYA (PHASE 3), SELANGOR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0716-6740 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION PT 41464, Persiaran Sepang, Cyber 11, Cyberjaya, Mukim Dengkil, Daerah Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 2.928392, 101.633434) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM50 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 1Q 2018 DEVELOPER Eastern Corridor Sdn Bhd A-1-2 Megan Avenue 1, No 189, Jalan Tun Razak 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-2181 0509 Fax: +603-2181 7787 Contact: Ms Wong ARCHITECT C Y Foo Architect 21-C, Jalan Wawasan 2/12, Bandar Baru Ampang, 68000 Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-4270 1883 Fax: +603-4270 1833 Principal: Ar Foo Chong Yee C & S ENGINEER Asia Pacific Engineering Consortium Sdn Bhd B-2-18 Block B Merchant Square Jalan Tropicana Selatan 1, PJU 3 47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7883 0690 Fax: +603-7883 0650 E-mail: apecsb@yahoo.com Director: Ir Phoa Boon Ting 60 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
M & E ENGINEER EMC M&E Sdn Bhd 45-2 Pusat Perdagangan One Puchong Jalan OP 1/2, Off Jalan Puchong 47160 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-8075 0927 / 36 Fax: +603-8075 0934 E-mail: emc.mesb@gmail.com Director: Ir Tan Chee Siong MAIN CONTRACTOR Yanjian Group Construction (M) Sdn Bhd (subsidiary of Yanjian Group Malaysia Sdn Bhd) A-1-2 Megan Avenue 1, No 189, Jalan Tun Razak 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-2181 0509 Fax: +603-2181 7787 Project Manager: Mr Zhang
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development comprising 2 blocks of 25-storey residential towers (with 265 unita and 187 units condominiums respectively with built-up areas ranging from 926 sq ft to 1,830 sq ft) over a 5-storey podium with car parks, amenities, and utility facilities, club-house facilities and swimming pool on 13.08 acres freehold residential land.
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TTDI Land Sdn Bhd:
OLIVINA RESIDENCES @ ALAM IMPIAN (PHASE 4A), SHAH ALAM, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0816-6745 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Design LOCATION Lot 160286, Alam Impian, Seksyen 35, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 3.0336111, 101.505) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2019 DEVELOPER TTDI Land Sdn Bhd No.1, Jalan Marathon 13/31, Seksyen 13 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-5101 5600 / 5601 Fax: +603-5511 1990 General Manager: En Mohd Zamani bin Razali
M & E ENGINEER PME Consulting Engineer Sdn Bhd No 21-2, Jalan 10/116 B Kuchai Entrepreneur Park 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-7982 4176 Fax: +603-7983 4186 E-mail: pme@pmesb.com Engineer: En Afiq Bin Yusof
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development comprises 3 blocks of residential buildings, viz. a 13-storey Block A (with 143 units of apartments, a 7-storey Block B (with 50 units of apartments) and an 8-storey Block C (with 92 units of apartments). Recreational facilities include a 2-storey club house, swimming pool, multi-purpiose hall, gynasium, kindergarten, management office, grocery store and surau.
QUANTITY SURVEYOR Baharuddin Ali & Low Sdn Bhd 217 & 219, Jalan Perkasa Satu Taman Maluri 55100 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-9285 3744 Fax: +603-9285 5452 E-mail: balow@balow.com.my Director: Mr Low Khian Seng
ARCHITECT SA Architects Sdn Bhd, KL A-3A-1, North Point Offices, Mid Valley City No.1, Medan Syed Putra Utara 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-2283 3633 Fax: +603-2282 8632 E-mail: saa@saa.com.my Director: Ar Tony Mak Chee Seng C & S ENGINEER 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 Engineer: Mr Goh Kok Yong Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 61
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C&G Maxim Sdn Bhd (Meridian Maxim Sdn Bhd): ONE MAXIM @ SENTUL KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0816-6746 CLASSIFICATION Hotel & Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot 196691 (PT 9116) and Lot 196692 (PT 9117), Mukim Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 3.245310, 101.649604) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 1Q 2018 DEVELOPER C&G Maxim Sdn Bhd (Meridian Maxim Sdn Bhd) No 2 Jalan Pelangi 18 Taman Pelangi, Sentul Pasa 51100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-4023 6622 Fax: +603-4023 3311 Director: Mr Gan Seong Liam 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 Fawaz 62 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 Engineer: Mr Kee Chuan Seng M & E ENGINEER Jurutera Perunding Kosmos-Teknik 101, 1st Floor, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama Berkeley Town Centre 41300 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-3341 7833 E-mail: jpkosmos@streamyx.com Director: Ir Lee Chai Tian
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 BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development of one block of 39-storey residential tower (with 420 units of serviced apartments with built-up areas ranging from 650 sq ft to 819 sq ft) on an 8-storey podium containing residents’ car park bays together with 8 blocks of three-storey stratified retail shop-offices on leasehold land.
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Infinite Accomplishment Sdn Bhd (UOA Group):
SENTUL POINT SUITE APARTMENT @ JALAN SENTUL PASAR, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0816-6747 CLASSIFICATION Hotel & Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Approval LOCATION Lot 776, Jalan Sentul Pasar, Sentul, Mukim Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 3.201751, 101.689119) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2018
C & S ENGINEER Perunding ACE Sdn Bhd 25-2 Jalan PJU 5/3, PJU 5, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-6141 7330 / 016-227 9599 Fax: +603-6141 7880 E-mail: perundingace@yahoo.com Engineer: Ms Egu Phooi Moi
DEVELOPER Infinite Accomplishment Sdn Bhd (UOA Group) Wisma UOA, Bangsar South Tower 1 Avenue Bangsar South No 8 Jalan Kerinchi 59200 Kuala Lumput, Malaysia Tel: +603-2245 9288 Fax: +603-2245 9168 General Manager: Mr Eugene Lee
M & E ENGINEER Alliance MEP Sdn Bhd No 75-2 Block G, Zenith Corporate Park Jalan SS7/26, Kelana Jaya 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7887 6239 Fax: +603-7887 6239 E-mail: general@alliancemep.com Engineer: Mr Hong Jing Siang (E) Engineer: Mr Vincent (M)
ARCHITECT Wong TC Architect & Associates No 9C, Wisma Tai Yoon Lorong Medan Tuanku 1 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-2691 1923 Fax: +603-2691 1921 E-mail: wongtc98@gmail.com Architect: Mr Darren
MAIN CONTRACTOR URC Engineering Sdn Bhd (UOA Group) Wisma UOA Bangsar South Tower 1, Avenue 3, The Horizon Bangsar Park, 8 Jalan Kerinchi 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-2245 9188 Fax: +603-2241 5862 E-mail: uoamarketing@uoa.com.my Contract Executive: Ms Sim or Sentul
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development of three blocks of 46-storey residential towers (with 1,400 units of serviced apartments qith built-up areas ranging from 721 sq ft to 1,109 sq ft) over an 8-storey podium with car parks, shops, offices and facilities on 12 acres of freehold land.
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Phoenix Storm Sdn Bhd (Monoland Corporation):
SKY SUITES @ KLCC, JALAN P RAMLEE, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYISA PROJECT REF. 0816-6752 CLASSIFICATION Hotel & Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Lot-Lot 118, 119, 120 & 121, Jalan P.Ramlee / Jalan Law Yew Swee, Seksyen 58 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 3.156667, 101.789058) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 milion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 1Q 2019 DEVELOPER Phoenix Storm Sdn Bhd (Monoland Corporation) 18-3J, Menara Gurney, 18 Persiaran Gurney 10250 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-370 0188 Fax: +604-370 0189 Contact: Ms Sandra ARCHITECT KW Associate Architects Plaza Damas Block A-2-5 & A-3-5 No. 60, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Sri Hartamas 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-6201 0202 Fax: +603-6201 0303 E-mail: kwarch98@yahoo.com Director: Ar Khoo Peng Lim 64 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
C & S ENGINEER Arup Jururunding Sdn Bhd 58-6 -1, Wisma Fortune Heights Jalan Cantonment 10250 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-2278 908 Fax: +604-2297 352 E-mail: arup.pg@arup.com.my Engineer: Mr Saw Hin Cheong
MAIN CONTRACTOR In-house contractor: Credence Engineering Sdn Bhd (Monoland Corporation) 18-3J, Menara Gurney 18 Persiaran Gurney 10250 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-370 0188 Fax: +604-370 0189 Contact: Ms Sandra
M & E ENGINEER GH Consultants Sdn Bhd Level 10, Unit 10B Wisma Boon Siew No 1, Penang Road 10000 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-2611 800 Fax: +604-2611 801 / 228 0535 E-mail: ghc@ghc.com.my Director: Mr Ong Khin Guan (E)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed mixed development comprises three blocks of 55-storey residential towers (with a total of 985 units of serviced apartments) over a five-storey podium with retail lots.
QUANTITY SURVEYOR In-house quantity surveyor: Phoenix Storm Sdn Bhd (Monoland Corporation) 18-3J, Menara Gurney 18 Persiaran Gurney 10250 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-370 0188 Fax: +604-370 0189 Contact: Ms Sandra
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Ong Chong Realty Sdn Bhd (group OCR Property): THE PANO @ JALAN IPOH, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0816-6753 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Approval LOCATION Lot 1226-1243, Seksyen 83, Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 3.184799, 101.681318) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM100 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2018
C & S ENGINEER Perunding KCT No. 609 Block A, Phileo Damansara 1 No. 9 Jalan 16/11 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7665 2778 Fax: +603-7665 2779 E-mail: pkct88@gmail.com Sr. Engineer: Mr Wee
DEVELOPER Ong Chong Realty Sdn Bhd (group OCR Property) A-3A-01 Block Allamanda 10 Boulevard, PJU 6A, Lebuhraya SPRINT 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7710 1000 Fax: +603-7729 0300 E-mail: ongchong@streamyx.com Contact: Mr Lau Sie Yuong
M & E ENGINEER East Orient Consult Sdn Bhd No D3A-3-1 D3A-3-2 Block 3A Pusat Perdagangan Dana 1 Jalan PJU 1A/46 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7842 1099 Fax: +603-7846 0494 E-mail: eoc@eoc.com.my Engineer: Ir Chris Chee (E)
ARCHITECT Architects 61 Sdn Bhd Suite c-12-03 to c-12-06, Block C, Plaza Mont Kiara 2 Jalan 1/70C, Mont Kiara 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-6203 1820 Fax: +603-6203 2820 E-mail: a61kl@a61.com.my Architect: Mr Loh Hui Sann
QUANTITY SURVEYOR Baharuddin Ali & Low Sdn Bhd 217 & 219, Jalan Perkasa Satu Taman Maluri 55100 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-9285 3744 Fax: +603-9285 5452 E-mail: balow@balow.com.my Quantity Surveyor: Cik Azida
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development of two blocks of residential towers of 16-storey and 21-storey respectively (having a total of 363 units of condominiums with built-up areas ranging from 598 sq ft to 1,831 sq ft) on leasehold commercial land with an area of 1.82 acres.
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DA Land Sdn Bhd:
THE TWO @ RAWANG, RAWANG, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0816-6749 CLASSIFICATION Commercial STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Design LOCATION Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 3.319492, 101.542287) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM5 billion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2019 DEVELOPER DA Land Sdn Bhd No 3 Ground Floor Jalan Bayu Permai 5, Taman Bayu Permai 48000 Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-6093 7188 Fax: +603-6092 7988 Managing Director: Mr Derek Chew ARCHITECT Atelier ADT Arkitek Sdn Bhd No 137, 2nd Floor Indah UPC 3 1/2 Mile, Old Klang Road 58000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-7981 6035 / 36 / 37 / 7983 8005 / 7982 1687 Fax: +603-7981 6013 / 6613 / 7983 3086 E-mail: atelier_adt@yahoo.com E-mail: atelier.adt@gmail.com Architect: En Mohd Hanis
C & S ENGINEER Trispec Engineering Sdn Bhd Unit C213 2nd Floor Damansara Intan 1 Jalan SS20/27 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603-7725 5899 Fax: +603-7725 2599 E-mail: trispec.eng@gmail.com Director: Ir Low Wuu Shin M & E ENGINEER Perunding PAC & Rakan Rakan 3-68B Jalan Desa 2/3, Desa Aman Puri 52100 Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-6276 6368 Fax: +603-6276 4369 E-mail: admin@pac.net.my Engineer: Mr Bernard Seah (M)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development ia an integrated lifestyle project comprising a wholesale city, an outlet mall and a theme park all together having a GDV of RM5 billion and planned to become a tourist hub. The develoment is divided into two phases of which Phase 1A will have a shopping mall (containing retail outlets, entertainment and dining outlets) and indoor and outdoor theme parks with swimming pools, water rides and adventure sports facilities and Phase 1B which will have a hotel, serviced apartments and a showroom office. The deve;lopment is spread over an area of 20.4 hectares. The theme parks are designed by the Sanderson Group, which has worked on parks such as Disneyland in Tokyo, Japan; Warner Brothers’ Movie World on the Gold Coast, Australia; and Universal Studios in Sentosa Island, Singapore. The 600,000sq ft indo.
QUANTITY SURVEYOR Econcos Consultant Sdn Bhd No 25-1, Jalan 1/62D Medan Putra Business Centre Bandar Sri Manjalara 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-6277 4921 / 6921 Fax: +603-6277 9871 E-mail: info@econsosconsultant.com E-mail: sswong@perundingsl.co Quantity Surveyor: Mr Ricson Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 67
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Aspen Vision Land Sdn Bhd (Aspen Group):
VERVEA @ ASPEN VISION CITY (PHASE 1), SEBERANG PERAI, PULAU PINANG, MALAYSIA PROJECT REF. 0816-6758 CLASSIFICATION Commercial STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan, Seberang Prai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia (GPS Coordinates: 5.233712, 100.439909) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM780 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 3Q 2016 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 3Q 2018 DEVELOPER Aspen Vision Land Sdn Bhd (Aspen Group) 300, Jalan Macalister 10450 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-227 5000 Fax: +604-227 5005 E-mail: enquiry@aspen.com.my CEO: Datuk M. Murly ARCHITECT Akitek LLA Sdn Bhd 22 Jalan Gerbang Midlands 10250 Penang, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-227 0076 Fax: +604-228 8246 E-mail: arkiteklla@lla.com.my Architect: Ms Eleen 68 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz
C & S ENGINEER Arup Jururunding Sdn Bhd 58-6 -1, Wisma Fortune Heights, Jalan Cantonment 10250 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-2278 908 Fax: +604-2297 352 E-mail: arup.pg@arup.com.my Engineer: Ms Chan York Lin M & E ENGINEER I-Consultancy 40, 1st Floor, Jalan Bawal Taman Kimsar, Seberang Perai Utara 13700 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-398 5933 / 390 9911 Fax: +604-390 9933 E-mail: iconsultancy09@gmail.com Managing Director: Mr Teoh Hin Heng (E)
QUANTITY SURVEYOR Unitech QS Consultancy Sdn Bhd 12 A-A, Menara Northam No 55, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah 10050 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604-229 0092 / 91 Fax: +604-229 0029 E-mail: admin@uqs.com.my Director: Mr Andy Ng BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development of 451 units of 3 & 4 storey shopoffices with built-up areas ranging from 3,300 sq ft to 12,150 sq ft as the first phase of Aspen City mixed development on a 35-acre freehold commercial land which is claimed to be the largest gated and guarded commercial precinct developed in Pulau Pinang.
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MYANWATER ‘16 01 - 03 December 2016 www.myanwater.org/
The Year in Infrastructure Conference 2016 01 - 03 November 2016 www.bentley.com/en/global-events/events-overview
North England Build 2017 26 - 27 April 2017 www.northenglandbuildexpo.com/
VietnamWood 2017 18 - 21 October 2017 www.vietnamwoodexpo.com/
ONEBUILD 2016 03 - 05 November 2016 www.oneinternational.com.my/1build/index.asp?subid=21
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Acotec Sdn Bhd ................................................................................... 15
Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd .......................................................... 10, 11
Akzo Nobel Paints (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd ................ Inside Front Cover
NS BlueScope Malaysia Sdn Bhd ....................................... Back Cover
Bentley Systems International Limited ............................. Back Cover
NS BlueScope Lysaght Malaysia Sdn Bhd .......................................... 3
CIDB Malaysia (SME Bank) .............................................................. 29
One International Exhibition Sdn Bhd (OneBuild 2016) .............. 59
CSC Steel Sdn Bhd .............................................................................. 17
Peri Formwork Malaysia Sdn Bhd ................................................... 1
ETX Industries Sdn Bhd .................................................................... 69 -
record Automatic Doors (M) Sdn Bhd ............................................. 47
Inovar Resources Sdn Bhd ................................................................... 2
Shanghai Zhanye Exhibition Co Ltd (CFE 2016) ........................... 65
Malaysian Timber Council ................................................................ 23
Swissma Building Technologies Sdn Bhd ........................................ 27
Malaysian Timber Industry Board ................................................ 21
Tormax Far East Sdn Bhd .................................................................. 51
Monier Malaysia Sdn Bhd ................................................................. 41
TW Bath Solutions Sdn Bhd ............................................................. 35
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www.cidb.gov.my / www.smebank.com.my www.cscmalaysia.com
www.inovarfloor.com.my www.mtc.com.my
www.mtib.gov.my
www.monier.com.my
www.nipponpaint.com.my / www.nipponmomento.com www.bluescope.com.my
www.lysaght.com.my / www.facebook.com/bluescopelysaght www.oneinternational.com.my www.duo.peri.com
www.recorddoors.my
www.floor-expo.net/en/index.html www.swissma.com
www.tormax.com.my www.stguchi.com.my
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