Building & Investment September-October 2020

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CONTENTS

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER2020 NEWS & EVENTS 06

A round up of events and happenings within the industry

PROJECTS 14 18

Penang South Islands Masterplan @ Malaysia Guangzhou Evergrande Stadium @ China

OUTLOOK 20 24

Malaysian timber flooring Asian construction growth to suffer drastic slowdown in 2020

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES 28 30 34 36 40 42

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Midea Airstill Collection CSC Steel antimicrobial GI SIRIM QAS in dealing with noncertified wire mesh Nippon Paint waterproofing solutions ASSA ABLOY Hygieneplus+ COLORBOND® steel: The 12 Waves Logistics Centre Fire resistant doors

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CONCEPTS & DESIGNS 46 48

Peabody Plaza @ Tennessee, USA The Galleria @ Gwanggyo, South Korea

LANDSCAPE 50

Thammasat University Urban Rooftop Farm

SPECIAL FEATURE 54

Indicative construction costs

REGULARS 04 58 70 72

Editor’s Note B & I Project Report Malaysia Exhibitions & Conferences Advertisers’ Index

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NEWS & EVENTS

CIDB Malaysia allocates RM70 million to help construction industry players affected by MCO The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia has allocated RM70 million to implement several strategic programmes aimed at enhancing the capabilities and capacity of construction industry players affected by the Movement Control Order (MCO).

Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the allocation is aligned with Malaysia’s policy to increase the use of technology, reduce reliability on foreign workers and create local jobs.

The programmes are scheduled to be implemented this year, and are aimed at training a total of 30,000 industry players consisting of contractors, construction workers and youths in the areas of building skills, supervision and management as well as the adoption of technology in construction.

“It is estimated that a total of 17,700 local workers and youths will be able to benefit from training programmes in the form of “Skilling, Reskilling, Upskilling”, where accreditation will be provided.

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placement opportunities for 7,800 local youths at construction companies to obtain training and working experience,” said Datuk Seri Fadillah in a statement.

“A total of 3,700 construction personnel and local youths will also be trained in the field of project supervision and management, while another 400 will be trained in the field of construction site security,” he added.

Datuk Seri Fadillah also highlighted that in addition to these efforts, CIBD Malaysia will launch several initiatives to enhance the use of technology among contractors. It plans to develop local manufacturers with industrialised building system (IBS) capabilities and facilitate local contractors in switching from conventional systems to the IBS. CIDB Malaysia will also provide subsidies to industry players to purchase Building Information Modelling (BIM) software.

“CIDB Malaysia has also developed mobile applications named Contractor4U to facilitate homeowners to search and obtain services from local small contractors. Registration for the

Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

application is open to all contractors, especially from the G1 and G3 contractors.

So far a total of 4,500 contractors have been registered in the application,” he added.

These initiatives are in addition to the CIDB Caring Package worth RM9 million, which was announced on 7 May 2020 during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).

From left: Ms Gladys Goh (Group General Manager of Nippon Paint Malaysia Group), Mr Yaw Seng Heng (Group Managing Director of Nippon Paint Malaysia) and Mr Chen Lee Siong (General Manager of Group Trade User Business, Nippon Paint Malaysia).

Nippon Paint expands home improvement segment, now houses Selleys in Malaysia Malaysia’s No 1 coating solutions provider, Nippon Paint Malaysia has announced the completion of its business integration with Selleys, a leading brand that has pioneered the home improvement category for over 80 years originating from Australia.

This integration will strengthen Nippon Paint’s home improvement and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) segment across four key categories – including sealants, adhesives, fillers and lubricants – and subsequently, further enhances its leadership position as a market leader beyond the coatings industry, offering consumers with complete end-to-end solutions under one roof. Last year, Nippon Paint Holdings Co Ltd acquired DuluxGroup Limited (‘DGL’), the latter which owns the Selleys business, leading to the integration of businesses between Nippon Paint Malaysia and Selleys.

Mr Chen Lee Siong, General Manager of Group Trade User Business at Nippon Paint Malaysia said, “Our recent integration exercise with Selleys forms part of our overall growth strategy for the second half of 2020. This strategic integration paves way for both Nippon Paint and Selleys to further grow within the Malaysian market - creating an accessible and convenient shopping experience for consumers.”

“The three phases of the Movement Control Order revealed Malaysians initiative in embarking on their own DIY projects

at home, from repainting to fixing faulty household items and carrying out creative projects with the family, ensuring that their home continues to be a conducive environment. As such, we identified this trend as a strategic growth opportunity to expand from our existing range of products beyond coatings and painting tools, through offering Selleys’ quality products to complete our range of home DIY solutions that deliver superior results to Malaysian homeowners,” continued Chen.

Mr Yaw Seng Heng, Group Managing Director of Nippon Paint Malaysia said, “The recent integration with Selleys marks a proud milestone for Nippon Paint, bringing on board synergistic brands which share similar core values with us, in line with our continuous efforts in championing innovations and providing trusted, quality products for our consumers. Amidst the challenging economic environment, Nippon Paint will continue to support not just our network of dealers, but also our customers in providing a wider range of home improvement products – paving way towards contributing to our growth journey for the year and beyond.”

Complementing the range of Nippon Paint’s coatings solutions, Selleys’ comprehensive range of products features home improvement products such as sealants (Selleys Blockade), household adhesives (Selleys Supa Glue), construction adhesives (Selleys Liquid Nails®), fillers (Selleys No More Gaps®) and lubricants (Selleys RP7).

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SIRIM-MITB to collaborate on project utilizing hybrid renewable energy for timber and wood drying

(Source: Sirim Berhad)

SIRIM Berhad has collaborated with the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) in “Hibrid Tenaga Hijau Pengeringan Kayu-Kayan Tempatan” project, which is expected to be implemented in October this year.

SIRIM President & Group Chief Executive Prof Ir Dr Ahmad Fadzil Mohamad Hani stated that the project will involve energy audits and the effectiveness of kiln drying on timber products.

“The project will help timber-based companies to reduce the cost of electricity, including the proposed use of renewable energy namely solar energy,” said Prof Ir Dr Ahmad Fadzil when speaking at the Sirim-Industry Engagement programme, which was held 21 July 2020 at Zenith Hotel in Kuantan, Pahang.

The programme was officiated

by Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail and was also attended by the Deputy Chairman of the Pahang State Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPP), Datuk Seri Shahiruddin Ab Moin.

Commenting further on the programme, Ahmad Fadzil said SIRIM is offering various applications and technology services in an effort to increase the productivity of industry and entrepreneurs in Pahang.

According to him, until December last year, a total of 136 SMEs and micro enterprises in Pahang are involved in the Marketing and Financial Entrepreneurship Development Programme. In addition, a total of 1,470 SMEs including 25 from Pahang have participated in the industrial technology improvement programme.

NCT Group signs MoU with Future Inno Park to develop Industrial Hub in Kuala Langat NCT Group of Companies (NCT Group) and Future Inno Park Sdn Bhd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pertaining to NCT Group’s Kuala Langat Industrial Hub development project dedicated to the electrical and electronic (E&E) industry.

The MoU signing took place on 17 August 2020 at Bilik Gerakan MTES, Bangunan Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Shah (SSAAS) Shah Alam, in the presence of NCT Group Founder, Dato’ Sri Yap Ngan Choy and Dato’ Jeffrey Ng Chin Heng, Director of Future Inno Park and an active Chinese business leader. The event was witnessed by YB Dato’ Teng Chang Khim, ADUN Bandar Baru Klang and Selangor State Senior Executive Councillor (EXCO) for Investment, Industry, Commerce and SME as well as Dato’ Joe Yap Fook Choy, Co-Founder of NCT Group.

Commenting on the development, Dato’ Sri Yap Ngan Choy said “The Kuala Langat Industrial Hub is poised to take business capabilities to new heights. We are anticipating interest from a lot of big industry players and investors. The MoU 8 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

From left: Dato’ Joe Yap Fook Choy, Dato’ Sri Yap Ngan Choy, YB Dato’ Teng Chang Khim and Dato’ Jeffrey Ng Chin Heng commemorate the MoU signing ceremony.

will pave the way to introduce the project to foreign investors in the international market.”

Dato’ Jeffrey Ng Chin Heng will be working in bringing in international buyers to invest in the project. “Many foreign E&E firms are looking to relocate their businesses to Malaysia to diversify

production. The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) reported in June 2020 that it had a pipeline of investment projects worth about US$13 billion. The Kuala Langat Industrial Hub is the perfect investment location to feed the demand of these investors,” he shared.

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Malaysia’s first courtyard by Marriott makes its debut in Penang Property developer Tropicana Corporation Berhad, in partnership with Marriott International, has launched Courtyard by Marriott Penang on 4 September 2020. It is the first Courtyard by Marriott in Malaysia and the 17th Marriott International brand in the country.

The launch was officiated by YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang. Also present were Tan Sri Dato’ Tan Chee Sing, Group Executive Vice Chairman, Mr Alex Yeow, Group Chief Executive Officer and Mr Dion Tan, Group Managing Director of Tropicana as well as Mr Subash Basrur, General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott Penang and Ms Cindy Yoong, Area Director of Marketing (SEA), Marriott International.

“It gives us great pleasure to launch our country’s first Courtyard by Marriott here in Penang. The introduction of Courtyard by Marriott at Tropicana 218 Macalister marks the launch of our second hotel from the Marriott Group, in line with our strategy to strengthen our investment portfolio and increase our recurring income stream. We recognise that this is challenging time for hotel operators, however with the support and swift action from both state and federal governments in controlling and combating COVID-19, we are optimistic that the local tourism scene is slowly but steadily recovering even as our international borders remained closed,” said Mr Dion Tan. Courtyard by Marriott Penang consists of 199 smart and spacious rooms and suites, an all-day dining restaurant, and Penang’s first and only distillery-themed bar, Gin Library. Additional facilities include a 24-hour fitness centre, an outdoor infinity pool and dynamic public spaces created to help guests transition seamlessly from work to restful moments. It also comes with a pillarless ballroom that can accommodate up to 150 guests, eight state-of-the-art meeting rooms and one VIP room, each fitted with the latest audio-visual equipment.

In conjunction with the launch, tourists and visitors can now avail themselves to special opening rates which start from RM300 nett per room per night, with complimentary high-speed WiFi for stays from 3 September till 23 December 2020.

Courtyard by Marriott Penang is located at the Group’s luxurious high-rise residential project Tropicana 218 Macalister on a 2.09 acre of prime freehold land in the heart of Penang’s UNESCO 10 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

Chief Minister of Penang YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow (fourth from right) officiating the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Penang, together with Group Executive Vice Chairman of Tropicana Corporation Berhad Tan Sri Dato’ Tan Chee Sing (center), Management of Tropicana Corporation Berhad, Marriott International and Marriott International.

From left: YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow (Chief Minister of Penang), Subash Basrur (General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott Penang) and Mr Dion Tan (Group Managing Director of Tropicana Corporation Berhad) during a tour of Courtyard by Marriott Penang.

World Heritage Site with total gross development value (GDV) of RM334.7 million. It boasts an overall design and layout that embraces contemporary lifestyle living, in a town setting, a concept that is synonymous with the Tropicana brand. The development offers customers with 211 units of versatile Neo suites, 88 units of serviced residences and 20 units of retail shops.

ARCHIDEX Online - A Hybrid Exhibition Platform that allows the architecture industry professionals to discover, source and connect seamlessly.

ARCHIDEX goes hybrid The region’s leading architecture business event, ARCHIDEX, is embarking on a hybrid concept with a new digital component – ARCHIDEX Online, to complement the physical annual exhibition that is set to take place from 16 – 19 December 2020 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

The ARCHIDEX Online platform is now accessible via registration for anyone in the architecture, building and design community. The online platform is live 24/7 and available at the fingertips of anyone around the world at any time, and offers tremendous global market exposure and reach for eBuyers and eSellers.

This platform allows registrants to begin their journey as an eBuyer browsing for products, information or connecting with eSellers from a wide variety of product categories in the architecture, built and design industry. Additionally, eBuyers are also eligible to attend a series of webinars on this platform.

To kick-off the ARCHIDEX Online platform, this August month will be dedicated to the Architecture Digital Month (6 August – 4 September), which will feature a 5-week series of relevant

and interesting webinar sessions related to the Industry, Business and Education sectors of the architecture world.

These webinars provide timely support for industry professionals to keep up-to-date with crucial information and knowledge. They also serve as a conversation starter for discussions amongst industry professionals. More monthly themes will also be set in place for participants, leading up to the physical exhibition at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre this coming December.

Industry leaders are expected to come together to discuss current and pressing issues and to collaborate on existing and potential business development towards individual and sector growth.

In a recent webinar organised by ARCHIDEX Online, C.I.S President Dato’ Vincent Lim said: “The world is fast changing and the business model is changing so I foresee sourcing products online giving an edge as it’s faster and more efficient. It is no longer a ‘new norm’ but a must instead, so businesses should take this opportunity to start with this — to boost their online presence in order to

ARCHIDEX Exhibition - An event of KLAF that brings together an architectural exhibition, conference, forums, trade talks, industry meetings, business matching and others.

cater for the new market of the future.”

ARCHIDEX Online will be the go-to platform for the architecture, building and design professionals to take advantage off in the new norm of doing business or when they need to specify for a project. Both eBuyers and eSellers are able to reach out to each other conveniently whilst getting information or contacts speedily.

Meanwhile, come 16 – 19 December 2020, the four-day ARCHIDEX special edition will explore the latest industry trends and innovation, featuring an architectural conference (DATUM), forums, trade talks, industry meetings, business matching and others.

ARCHIDEX is jointly organised by Malaysia’s leading trade and lifestyle exhibitions organiser C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd and Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM, or the Malaysian Institute of Architects).

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BMDAM 43rd Annual General Meeting The 43rd Annual General Meeting of the Building Material Distributors Association Malaysia (BMDAM) convened on 27 August 2020 at its premises with incumbent President, Mr Bill Lee (Makin Juta Sdn Bhd) in the chair.

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS In reviewing the Association’s activities over the past year, the President remarked that BMDAM will continuously strive to unite and promote the common interests and rights of its members by providing good exposure to their respective products and services via the Association’s website, email and social network; disseminating information received from the Government, related associations and government bodies about the construction industry activities and concerns, SOPs and Government Stimulus Packages available to assist industry players affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The President further commented that weak growth has been recorded across most economic sectors amid the imposition of the Movement Control Order (MCO) followed by the Conditional and Recovery MCO during 2Q 2020. Recent statistics showed the value of construction work done in 2Q 2020 contracted by 44.9% (1Q 2020: -6.3%) year-on-year basis, amounting to RM19.8 billion (1Q 2020: RM35 billion).

He also encouraged BMDAM members to take advantage of the BMDAM Common Defaulter Database, offered by the Association in collaboration with Experian Information Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (formerly known as RAM Credit Info, RAMCI) since year 2018, as a means to control respective companies’ credit risk.

The President stated that BMDAM has a total of 147 members to date, and in an effort to lessen the members’ burden in the time of pandemic, the Association will waive the annual subscription fee for the year 2020/2021.

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BMDAM Exco Members for the 2020 – 2022 term: President

Mr Bill Lee

Makin Juta Sdn Bhd

Vice President

Mr Lim Chun Heng

Honjen Enterprise Sdn Bhd

Honorary Secretary

Mr Thomas Tuan

Procurement & Contracts Sdn Bhd

Honorary Treasurer

Mr Yee Khee Tong

Chin Ho & Co. (Malaya) Sdn Bhd

Immediate Past President

Mr Yang Kian Lock

Sudut Swasta Sdn Bhd

Executive Committee Members

Ms Jane Lau

BM Buildtrade Sdn Bhd

Mr Chen Fun Tee

CMCM Perniagaan Sdn Bhd

Mr Patrick Ong

Emum Capital Sdn Bhd

Mr New Ching Liong

Gainvest Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd

Mr Yong Chau Meng

Hap Seng Trading (BM) Sdn Bhd

Mr Soo Kee Loon

Len Min Steel Sdn Bhd

Mr Low Yee Min

Nature Supply Trading Sdn Bhd

Mr Michael Tan

PP Chin Hin Sdn Bhd

Mr Cheah Chee Ngen

Posim Marketing Sdn Bhd

Mr Lim Huck Seng

Simen Utara Sdn Bhd

Mr Goh Eng Hooi

Syn Tai Hung Sdn Bhd

Ms Jean Wong

TSI Trading & Distribution Sdn Bhd

Mr Peter Tan

Terracotta Tiles Centre Sdn Bhd

Mr Su Ming Keat

United Brem Sdn Bhd

ENQUIRIES:

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PROJECTS

PROJECT AT A GLANCE Classification: Mixed Development Location: Penang, Malaysia Approx. Project Cost: Undisclosed Approx. Commencement Date: To Be Announced Approx. Completion Date: To Be Announced

PENANG SOUTH ISLANDS MASTERPLAN

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jarke Ingels Group (BIG), Hijjas and Ramboll have been selected as winners of Penang State Government’s international competition to design a masterplan for Penang South Islands in Malaysia.

The proposal, entitled BiodiverCity, will provide locals with roughly 4.6kilometres of public beaches, 600 acres of parks and 25 kilometres of waterfront. An Urban Mosaic of three diverse islands, the project establishes new urban design guidelines, mixing programmes, addressing pedestrian and mobility networks, building sustainably and harvesting resources.

Supporting the Penang2030 vision, whose primary focus is centered on liveability, socially and economically inclusive

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Artist impression.

(Source: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG))

CREDIT LIST CLIENT: PENANG STATE GOVERNMENT, MALAYSIA MASTERPLANNER: BJARKE INGELS GROUP (BIG) LOCAL ARCHITECT: HIJJAS ARCHITECTS + PLANNERS PROJECT MANAGER & ENGINEER: RAMBOLL

Artist impression.

(Source: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG))

development and environmental sustainability, the masterplan proposes “a global destination where cultural, ecological and economic growth is secured and where people and nature co-exist in one of the most biodiverse places on the planet”.

Located at the southern shore of Penang Island, the project will span three islands to bring together a series of mixeduse districts of 15,000 to 18,000 residents across 50 to 500 acres, and a continuous 50 to 100m buffer around each district.

Creating connections and supporting edge ecologies in reserves, parks, corridors and urban plazas, the masterplan introduces “water, air, and land-based autonomous public transportation network, aiming for a car-free environment where streets serve as a safe and welcoming thoroughfare for bikers and pedestrian”.

In fact, districts are connected below platforms, maximizing pedestrian networks on land.

BIG founder Bjarke Ingels said in a statement: “BiodiverCity will have an integrated system of localized water resources, renewable energy and waste management, tied altogether in a humanmade ecosystem. Rather than design a city for cars, we designed BiodiverCity for waterways, rail and different kinds of

Artist impression.

(Source: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG))

personal mobility, forming a multi-modal environment of movement. The resultant urban landscape will be a celebration of Penang's position as a truly global crossroads of the world - economically, ecologically and socially.”

BiodiverCity’s first island, or The Channels, encompasses a 500-acre digital park including spaces for research, development and local business opportunities. Moreover, it will house future “conferences, education centres and a family-oriented park where locals

and guests can explore the world of technology, robotics, and virtual reality”.

Its construction process is divided into three complementary phases.

• Phase 1: Active Destinations include a wave pool and technology park • Phase 2: Civic Heart establishes governance and research institutions in the area • Phase 3: Cultural Coast builds upon the heritage and vibrant creative energy of Penang’s George Town to create a regional and international draw.

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(Source: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG))

Artist impression.

(Source: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG))

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Artist impression.

(Source: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG))

Artist impression.

(Source: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG))

Artist impression.

(Source: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG))

Artist impression.

(Source: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG))

The second and central island, The Mangroves is dedicated to businesses. Composed around urban wetlands, this zone creates a suitable environment for Mangrove forests, “an important natural infrastructure that doubles as effective powerhouses for sequestering more than four times as much carbon as a typical forest”.

The Bamboo Beacon, at the heart of the island hosts meetings, conferences, and major events, while other civic amenities are distributed throughout the city. The buildings, constructed with low-carbon materials such as bamboo and Malaysian timber in combination with green concrete, are also designed to be sustainable. They will also incorporate green roofs, facades, public and private open spaces.

The Penang South Island vision includes an adaptive infrastructure management platform to harness the site’s renewable resources provided by the sun, wind, rain and ocean.

The platform will be ‘plug-and-play’ and include governance to incentivize the use of emerging green technologies as part of an evolving resource management solution,” said Shonn Mills, Global Director of Ramboll.

Finally, the Laguna, BiodiverCity’s westernmost island, organized around a central marina, encompasses eight smaller islands. Forming a miniature archipelago, this oasis holds floating, stilted and terraced housing takes advantage of the natural setting of Tanjung Gertak Sanggul.

In addition, “a network of ecological corridors will connect the forest reserves to coastal beaches, while supporting habitats and communities across the islands”. In fact, animals are given safe passage through the continuous canopy and waterways, and within natural habitats, people can safely access elevated boardwalks.

(Source: archdaily.com)

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PROJECTS

PROJECT AT A GLANCE Classification: Sports Location: Guangzhou, China Approx. Project Cost: US$1.7 billion Approx. Commencement Date: 2Q 2020 Approx. Completion Date: 4Q 2022 Artist impression.

(Source: stadiumguide.com)

GUANGZHOU EVERGRANDE STADIUM

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hina has started construction on the world’s largest purpose-built football stadium in Guangzhou, China. Developed by Chinese Evergrande real estate group, the construction of the Guangzhou Evergrande Stadium began on April 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic and is planned to open by end of year 2022.

The Guangzhou Evergrande stadium will be home to one of the Chinese Football Association’s Super League teams. Located adjacent to Guangzhou South Railway Station, the new stadium will include 100,000 seats – breaking the capacity record of Camp Nou stadium in Spain, home to FC Barcelona. For the past 9 years, the Guangzhou Evergrande football team is accommodated in the Tianhe Stadium that has a capacity of 60,000 seats.

Dubbed as "Lotus Flower Stadium", the lotus flower-shaped stadium is expected to cost around 12 billion yuan (US$1.7 billion) to complete, according to Evergrande Group.

In designing the stadium, the team takes cues from "lotus" flower, which highlights the characteristics of Guangzhou's "flower city". The lotus flower is one of the most essential symbolic

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CREDIT LIST CLIENT: EVERGRANDE GROUP ARCHITECT: HASAN A. SYED

Artist impression.

(Source: stadiumguide.com)

Artist impression.

(Source: stadiumguide.com)

characters in Chinese culture and is presented in many artworks and architectural designs. The beauty of the flower rising from the mud symbolizes purity and perfection of the heart and mind.

Xu Jiayin, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Evergrande Group, also actively participated in the project. Jiayin personally conceived the concept, modified the plan, and planned the business and format. The design was conceptualised by Hasan A. Syed, design principal at Gensler’s Shanghai office.

Expected to cover a total area of about 150,000 sqm, a total construction area is estimated to reach 300,000 sqm. In addition to its capacity, the new the Guangzhou Evergrande Stadium will also set up 16 VVIP private rooms, 152 VIP private rooms, FIFA area, athletes area, media area, press room on the basis of FIFA standard professional football field In order to support top-grade

Artist impression.

(Source: stadiumguide.com)

stadiums.

Vice President of Evergrande Group Xia Haijun said in a statement: “The aim of the new stadium is to make an essential change and ameliorate Chinese football. Evergrande Stadium will become a new world-class landmark comparable to the Sydney Opera House and Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and an important symbol of Chinese football to the world.”

Moreover, Evergrande acknowledges the lack of modern football stadium infrastructure in China and plans to build additional three to five world-class professional football stadiums which have a capacity of 80,000 to 100,000 people across the country.

(Source: worldarchitecture.org / stadiumguide.com)

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MALAYSIAN TIMBER FLOORING A feature by Malaysian Timber Council 20 Building & Investment  | www.b-i.biz

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ts beauty comes with age; its warmth and texture almost everlasting – nothing beats the presence of timber in our living space, and wooden floorings are stunning additions that provide a direct connection to nature. Being an environmentally friendly and durable material, timber floorings never go out of style.

Timber floorings, which are available in the forms of solid timber flooring and engineered timber flooring, have many benefits such as: ● Long-lasting Well-manufactured and properly maintained timber floorings can last for generations. As they are hard-wearing, these floorings can withstand heavy foot traffic and active work areas, providing greater resistance to indentation and abrasion. ● Hygienic and easy to maintain Timber floorings are better than carpets, which can harbour parasites, allergens like dust mites and fleas as well as dust.

These floorings do not retain stains or odours and can be cleaned just by sweeping or mopping. ● Insulating Timber floorings insulate against excessive heat that help keeps the floor cool. ● Good acoustics and air quality Timber floorings do not give off hollow sounds or vibrations; wood is hypoallergenic and thus contribute to a healthier living environment. ● Value-for-money A simple act of sand and seal will bring timber flooring back to new again, unlike carpets that will need to be replaced every few years. ● Evergreen appeal Although stone and tile floorings are considered more hygienic

and easy to maintain, they do not exude the earthy warmth that timber provides and when it comes to “floor fashion”, timber floorings win hands-down against carpets, linoleum, granite and even marble.

While other types of flooring will start to look dull and worn out over time, timber floors are able to retain their beauty and even become more valuable over time. There is a wide range of Malaysian timber floorings available in the market, prominently used in homes, offices, showrooms, indoor sports arenas and restaurants. These timber floorings are known to be very versatile, as they are easily paired with virtually any other building materials, colour palette and furniture, making them a popular choice to create stunning interior.

Among the popular timber species used for the manufacturing of Malaysian timber flooring are Balau, Dark Red Meranti, Light Red Meranti, Kempas, Merbau, Red Balau, Rubberwood, Bintangor, Keranji, Merpauh, Sepetir, Mempisang and Nyatoh. These timbers come in a wide variety of colours that easily attract buyers. Besides the variations in their natural colours, the sapwood of many species can be much lighter than the heartwood, providing for both lightand dark-coloured boards. Even within a tree, large colour variations can occur providing a visual feast when the timber pieces are assembled.

Malaysia has long been known as a major producer of highquality timber flooring, whose products are exported to highly discerning markets with stringent requirements such as Europe, the United States, Australia and Japan. In common cases, buyers tend to opt for either conventional solid strips and parquet or engineered flooring.

Malaysian timber floorings are specifically milled; attractive and sturdy. These floorings can create a sense of spaciousness in a room.

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PARTIAL LIST OF HARDWOOD TIMBER FLOORING SPECIES’ CHARACTERISTICS Balau

Sapwood is lighter in colour and well-defined from the heartwood, which is yellow-brown, brown or reddish brown. The grain is interlocked and the texture is moderately fine but even.

Dark Red Meranti

Sapwood is not clearly defined from the heartwood, which is medium red to deep red to deep red-brown. The grain is interlocked. The texture is moderately coarse but even.

Kempas

Sapwood is white or pale yellow in colour. The heartwood is pinkish when fresh and darkens to bright orange red or deep brown. The grain is interlocked, often very interlocked. The texture is coarse but even, except in areas where included phloem occurs.

Merbau

Sapwood is pale yellow in colour. Heartwood is yellowish to orange brown when fresh, darkening to brown or dark red brown on exposure. The texture is coarse and even, with interlocked grain.

Red Balau

Sapwood is well-defined from the heartwood of purple red or dark red-brown colour. The grain is interlocked, often deeply interlocked. Texture is rather coarse and even.

Rubberwood

Sapwood is not differentiated from the heartwood, which is pale cream in colour, often with a pink tinge. Texture is moderately coarse but even with straight to shallowly interlocked grain.

PARTIAL LIST OF MALAYSIAN HARDWOOD FLOORING SPECIFICATIONS* Types of Flooring

Thickness (mm)

Width (mm)

Solid parquet

8, 10, 12, 14

Strip flooring

11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22 70, 83, 90, 150

Laminated (3-layer parquet)

8, 9, 12, 14

*These are some of the more popular specifications.

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30, 38, 50, 60, 70

90, 150, 190, 300

Length (mm) 30, 200-500 900, 1200, 2000 905, 1818, 1205, 2200

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ASIAN CONSTRUCTION GROWTH TO SUFFER DRASTIC SLOWDOWN IN 2020

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rowth of the Asian construction sector is expected to slow drastically in 2020, chiefly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the first half of the year, outbreaks in major construction markets across Asia such as China, Indonesia, India and the Philippines have prompted a number of downward revisions to impending growth forecasts, and as a consequence, growth of the region as a whole is expected to slow down as well.

Relative to other regions across the world, Asia continues to be the fastest growing construction market in 2020. Real growth for the Asian construction sector is now expected to remain flat at 0.2% y-o-y in 2020, compared to the initial forecast of 5.3% y-o-y back in January. The near-term slump could potentially be followed by a strong pickup in construction activity in the infrastructure sector, especially as pro-infrastructure policies aimed at rejuvenating economic activity are being pursued by some governments in the regions, taking advantage of today’s low interest rate environment. A time lag associated with project implementation will mean that this year’s growth is unlikely to be rescued by these policies, but medium

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(Source: archdaily)

(Source: concrete-asia.com)

to long-term prospects remain robust.

A large part of Asia’s growth will be contributed by the resilient Chinese construction sector, which contributes to more than half of the total value of the Asian construction sector. China’s construction sector is expected to outperform its most of its regional peers and grow by 1.8% y-o-y in real terms. This is despite a dismal performance in 1Q 2020, where the sector shrunk by 17.5%. y-o-y, mainly a result of lockdowns imposed by the local governments in the most affected regions of Hubei, Zhejiang, Guangdong and Beijing. Restrictions were gradually eased towards the end of 1Q 2020, allowing most construction work to resume albeit with safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Also, the Chinese government stated its intention to accelerate infrastructure projects to spur growth of the construction sector, and the wider economy.

This is backed by a record issuance of CNY1.03 trillion worth of local government special bonds in May 2020, to finance various transport and ICT infrastructure projects across the country. Growth of the construction sector has rebounded strongly in 2Q 2020 at 7.8% y-o-y in real terms, and an even stronger performance is anticipated in the second half of the year driven by government spending.

Besides China, Vietnam is expected to be an outperformer in Asia as well, mainly helped by its successful Covid-19 containment strategy. While all construction markets in Asia are expected to suffer a fall in growth rate this year, the degree of slowdown in Vietnam’s construction market will be one of the smallest. Vietnam’s construction sector is currently forecast to grow by 5.7% y-o-y, down 1.5 percentage points from initial forecast of 7.2% y-o-y, which places Vietnam as the fastest growing construction market within South-East Asia in 2020, outperforming regional peers the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand.

Key projects currently in progress include segments of the North-South Expressway and Line 1 of the Ho Chi Minh City Metro, as well as buildings such as the Spirit of Saigon Tower and Lotte Group’s Eco Smart City Project, both located in Ho Chi Minh City.

The recent passage of the new Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Law, though beneficial to growth of Vietnam’s infrastructure sector in the long-term, is not expected to lead to a material boost in construction activity in 2020, as proposed PPP projects will still have to undergo feasibility studies, tendering and bidding before construction.

Laggards in the Asia region include Singapore, Malaysia, India and Australia, all whom have been hit hard by lockdowns to the extent that a recovery in 3Q 2020 and 4Q 2020 is unlikely to salvage the drastic slowdown in the first half of the year. In Singapore, the outbreak of COVID-19 in dormitories housing foreign migrant construction workers has led to a severe manpower crunch in 2Q 2020, a situation compounded by the government’s decision to impose a partial lockdown which restricted construction activity.

These collective factors led to a collapse of the Singaporean construction industry in 2Q 2020, where advanced estimates point to a growth rate of -54.7% y-o-y. Singapore is expected to post the sharpest decline in growth, with a forecast standing at -10.8% y-o-y in 2020.

Likewise in Malaysia, lockdown measures in 2Q 2020 had restricted the movement of goods and labour, and certain construction works were halted. Demand for housing is expected to take a severe hit, given the persistent property overhang situation in Malaysia that have worsened over the past four years, as well as falling income levels due to economic difficulties across the board.

Malaysia’s construction sector growth is expected to hit -5.2% y-o-y in 2020.

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(Source: gtreview.com)

(Source: businesstimes.com.sg)

(Source: globalconstructionreview.com)

(Source: pbctoday.co.uk)

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Meanwhile in India, the number of COVID-19 cases increased sharply in May and June 2020, despite the government imposing a nationwide lockdown in April. At the point of writing, the number of confirmed positive cases is third globally, behind the United States and Brazil. Given the population density of Indian cities and the poor living conditions in certain areas, India is at risk of a prolonged COVID-19 outbreak that would have a substantial impact on its economy. The most direct impact of this would be on its buildings sector, where demand for housing is expected to fall, and businesses to hold back their capital expenditure plans in light of economic uncertainty. Also, government spending on infrastructure will be limited this fiscal year as funds will likely be reallocated to support struggling industries. The aforementioned phenomenon is not unique to India – the governments of Indonesia and the Philippines have also been forced to temporarily decrease spending on infrastructure to address other pressing issues. India’s construction sector is expected to shrink by 3.0% y-o-y in FY2020/21, which runs from April 2020 to March 2021.

In Australia, the construction sector had been hit by the both the bushfire crisis in January 2020, and the outbreak of COVID-19 from February onwards. Even though initial efforts to curb the transmission of COVID-19 have been relatively successful, there has been a re-emergence of new clusters in the state of Victoria, which prompted the state government to reimpose lockdown restrictions in July 2020. Again, the slump in construction activity is expected to be led by the buildings sector. According to data provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the total number of dwelling units approved for construction fell by 11.6% y-o-y in May 2020. A further breakdown is as follows: the value of residential building fell 17.3%, while the value of non-residential buildings fell 7.1%.

Australia’s infrastructure sector on the other hand, will act as a cushion to growth slowdown, driven by government spending on reconstruction efforts on infrastructure damaged by the bushfire crisis, as well as its commitment to advance projects included in its 10-Year Infrastructure Investment Program. Australia’s construction sector is expected to shrink by 4.0% y-o-y in 2020.

Risks to these forecasts are weighed decisively towards the downside, given uncertainty over the length of the coronavirus pandemic and its potential to cause further disruptions to construction activity. Fresh outbreaks in Hong Kong, South Korea and Australia showed that markets are always at risk of outbreaks even if they have achieved prior success in the clampdown of virus transmission. Based on Fitch Solution’s internal proprietary data, as well as datapoints provided by the World Health Organisation, the construction sector in countries such as Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Vietnam would be hit hardest in the event of a second outbreak due to a combination of poorer medical infrastructure and poorer fiscal position.

Another major downside risk to this forecast is the reduction in foreign direct investments across all Asian economies in 2020.

With COVID-19 pandemic severely affecting the economic prospects of most countries, investment outflows into foreign infrastructure markets could be dampened. Markets that are more reliant on FDI include Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and Bangladesh, and a slowdown in FDI inflows could further reduce financing available for the both buildings and infrastructure projects.

(Source: Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research, product of Fitch Solutions Group Ltd, UK)

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ANTIMICROBIAL COATED STEEL All new galvanised steel by CSC Steel

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t is undeniable that good respiratory health is imperative for the body to fight against diseases. Many homeowners and occupants of commercial buildings have become more attentive on the importance of keeping their environment clean and maintaining good indoor air quality.

As defined by Malaysia’s Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), indoor air quality (IAQ) describes the air quality inside a structures or building, associated to the health and comfort of its occupants. Poor IAQ due to pollution from major roads and freeways as well as contaminant build-up in ventilation system have been linked to various buildingrelated illnesses including headaches and fatigue, commonly known as “sick building syndrome”. The widespread of contaminants such as microscopic organisms, (bacteria, fungi, etc) and other pollutants can be accelerated by temperature, moisture, and other substance for growth. Further, these contaminants are easily transmitted through fomites (contaminated objects), liquid droplets and airborne, which greatly affects one’s health.

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heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) ducting systems to protect building occupants not only in times of pandemic, but all year round.

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reduce pollutants from sticking onto the surface of the ducting system, and highly durable against many components that can affects indoor air quality in a building. The antimicrobial GI can be a good choice for contractors and also the building owners when it comes to material choices for ducting system because it can ease the erection work, simplify routine cleaning of air ducts, and reduce the post maintenance cost due to its capability in heat resistance, corrosion resistance and humidity resistance.

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DEALING WITH NON-CERTIFIED STEEL WIRE MESH IS ILLEGAL

SIRIM QAS International shares how to identify and avoid using CQ Mesh in the construction field

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ccording to CIDB Act 520, steel wire mesh needs to be certified and obtain Perakuan Pematuhan Standard (PPS). PPS is issued by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) itself whilst certification can be obtained from SIRIM, an appointed Certification Body or other approved certification bodies. Under Section 332, any person who deals or undertakes to deal with construction materials specified in the Fourth Schedule without CIDB PPS shall be deemed guilty of an offence. “Deal” means to handle, use, manufacture, supply, market, transfer, sell, or buy, whether wholesale or retail, import, or export.

Regrettably after long years of awareness and enforcement, non-certified steel wire mesh – also known as CQ Mesh – is still readily available in the market. Recently, CIDB has received feedbacks and complaints from various industry players on CQ Mesh being supplied and used in the construction field.

WHAT IS CQ MESH? Wire mesh is a factory-made machine-welded steel fabric for the reinforcement of concrete conforming to MS 145 : 2014.

Generally, CQ Mesh refers to wire mesh that does not comply with standards, customarily in some or all of the following:

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1) Out of mass tolerance (under-size) This is the most cliché issue found in the industry, where manufacturers seek to gain extra revenue by supplying wire mesh with mass per meter (kg/m) much lower than the allowed tolerance requirement stated in the product standard.

2) Mechanical properties failure Mechanical properties like tensile, yield, tensile/yield ratio and elongation (Agt) play a fundamental role in the integrity of concrete structures. When there’s failure in one of these mechanical properties, it could be due to poor steel quality, manufacturing process, or habitually by out of mass tolerance (under-size) bar.

3) Absence of rolled on bar mark Rolled on bar mark is used as a manufacturer’s identification mark. Steel wire mesh without the bar mark will not show any sign of traceability from steel wire mesh supplied for construction usage to the actual manufacturers. In the event of loss of wire mesh tagging, which contains wire mesh information, it is still possible to trace and track the product through the rolled on bar mark.

4) Improper identification tag The proper identification tag with required information is essential to provide necessary product details and certification information to all relevant parties. Typically, CQ Mesh did not come with proper and complete tag information. Instead, it is supplied with hand-written tags with just elementary information.

MISUSE OF SIRIM CERTIFICATION MARK In certain instances, suppliers of CQ Mesh may use an approved SIRIM Certification Mark on the identification tag to highlight the impression of legitimacy and compliance. Such misuse of SIRIM Certification Mark is an enormous predicament in the industry as it sought to mislead consumers. SIRIM QAS International takes a very grave assessment on this matter and will initiate legal action against offenders.

2) Check identification tag - incomplete information, for instance, mesh reference, steel grade, sheet size, and quantity means CQ Mesh. Non-availability of complete SIRIM Certification Mark is also an indication of CQ Mesh. The tag shall at least have details, as shown in Table 1 below.

LICENSEE'S NAME or TRADEMARK MESH REFERENCE

THE GRADE OF MESH

THE TYPE OF MESH

DIMENSION OF MESH

NUMBER OF SHEET

LOT NO. / MANUFACTURING DATE

STANDARD NO. SIRIM CERTIFICATION MARK SIRIM LICENSE NUMBER Table 1: Tag template.

HOW TO IDENTIFY COMPLIED MESH The following are some necessary steps to govern if mesh complies with MS 145 : 2014 and MS 146 : 2014. The first two checks are visual observations. If both checks pass, then perform a humble “Quick Test” to check the mass of the bar.

1) Check rolled on bar mark - No rolled on bar mark means CQ Mesh.

ABC SDN. BHD. A63

COLD WORKED RIBBED BAR GRADE B500A OF MS 146 : 2014

SQUARE MESH

5000mm × 2100mm

20 PIECES

26-June-20

SIRIM

Certified to MS 146 : 2014 Certification No.: PCXXXXXX* Table 2: An example of a proper identification tag.

3) Quick test - Cut the wire from the mesh and ensure both ends are trimmed at right-angle to the bar. Weigh the sample (kg) and measure the length (m). Calculate mass per meter by dividing weight per meter. Refer to the table below for the minimum and maximum for weight per meter for preferred diameters.

Figure 1: Certified wire mesh must come with rolled-mark on the ribbed wire.

Size (mm)

Minimum mass per meter (kg/m)

Nominal mass per meter (kg/m)

Maximum mass per meter (kg/m)

6

0.209

0.222

0.235

7

0.284

0.302

0.320

8

0.371

0.395

0.419

9

0.477

0.499

0.521

10

0.589

0.617

0.645

12

0.848

0.888

0.928

Figure 2: Without bar marking = non-certified.

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ater is an essential source of life and prosperity and plays a vital role in maintaining our health, grow our food or in managing the various aspects of life.

For the construction industry, water is a vital component as it is required in the production process for many building materials such as concrete, steel and paint. However, water is also considered as a major threat during construction projects. Water seepage and leakage – due to environment condition or internal piping system – can lead to many arising issues ranging from wood warping, metal fabrication turning to rust, mould growth, bubbles forming under the paint and in worst cases buildings failures, all of which affect the structural integrity, as well as jeopardizing the safety and health of the building occupants.

The phrase “prevention is better than cure” says it best; buildings – from private homes to commercial properties, both new and old – need to be protected against water ingress to avoid expensive and irreversible damages. Building owners, developers and architects are now paying closer attention when designing the project masterplan, going through every detail including fixtures and fittings with a fine-tooth comb to eliminate any possibility of water-related issues during and after construction. Even so, this could not guarantee long-lasting protection throughout the lifespan of the building.

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IMPORTANCE OF WATERPROOFING When it comes to safeguarding a building against water ingress, there are two possible solutions – damp proofing and waterproofing.

Damp proofing is a coating, usually asphalt-based, that is either sprayed on or hand applied to the outside of the wall to keep out soil moisture, whereas waterproofing is designed to specifically keep out both moisture and liquid water. While both are commonly used solutions, waterproofing is the preferred choice as it provides complete protection from unwanted breach of water in both interior and exterior areas of the building.

There are three types of waterproofing materials including liquid applied, cementitious and sheet type waterproofing membranes. Amongst these, the most common and widely used solutions are the liquid applied and sheet type waterproofing membrane.

Some owners and contractors often seek a bargain when comparing waterproofing materials without fully understanding that different membranes can produce different results and may not be suitable for their site conditions. This eventually results in inadequate protection against water ingress, not to mention incurring further costs to hire contractors to assess for water leakage, and buying exorbitantly-priced building materials to repair any water damaged area.

In recent years, expensive remedial work to correct failures in below-grade waterproofing systems has motivated owners and designers to seek highperformance and reliable waterproofing solutions. Riding on the current market trend and driven by technology and innovation, Malaysia’s No. 1 coating solutions provider Nippon Paint, has been developing new waterproofing solutions to enhance the durability of buildings,

and homes - suitable for different types of surface from floors, walls, roof to ceilings, amongst others. Selecting quality, durable waterproofing solutions prevent breach of water and at the same time, protect the building’s structure by keeping interior and exterior areas dry and safe. It is important to ensure that the right waterproofing solution is applied for the specific surface to ensure an effective system for the building.

Nippon Paint’s waterproofing solutions are backed by industry market research and technology, having worked with its counterparts in China, further driving innovative solutions for various surfaces. Nippon Paint has contributed to various projects such as iconic landmarks across the globe including the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, the Beijing-Shanghai highspeed train, the Shanghai Tower and the Three Gorges Dam.

Completed project at Nippon Paint Research & Development building, Malaysia.

PROTECT YOUR BUILDING WITH NIPPON PAINT’S PROVEN SOLUTIONS NIPPON LM PUSIL This solution provides excellent waterproofing performance with high resistance to both positive and negative water pressure.

Non-hazardous, solvent-free and isocynate-free with extremely low volatile organic compounds (VOC), Nippon LM PUSIL reacts fast with the moisture in the atmosphere to form an elastomeric seamless waterproof membrane, with a 1-hour early rain resistant performance. Ideal for the unpredictable Malaysian thunderstorms and frequent monsoon seasons, Nippon LM PUSIL can be applied on various substrates and under conditions such as cold days and on damp surfaces.

Suitable Applications: ✔ RC flat roofs (new and old) ✔ ✔ Roof terraces ✔ ✔ Cool roofs ✔ ✔ Fountains and water features ✔ Exterior walls ✔

Metal roof Balconies and walkways Podium decks and pool decks Interior walls

Advantages: • Excellent waterproofing performance with high resistance to both positive and negative water pressure • Wet-on-wet application, fast through cure and save time • Excellent workability – independent of environment conditions • Resistant to standing water • Excellent adhesion on most substrates • High solar reflectivity index • Excellent elasticity and tensile strength • Excellent weathering and UV stable • Low VOC and odourless • Non-shrinkage • 100% reactive and high build

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Completed project at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, China.

NIPPON LM POLYUREA SA-7102/SA-7103 This solution is one that provides rapid results, with 100% solids, elastomeric, spray-applied pure polyurea system designed as a seamless and highly durable waterproofing and protective coating. Nippon LM Polyurea SA-7102/SA-7103 is also formulated to spray with plural spray machine, which prevents human application errors. Due to its high mechanical and durable characteristics, it is suitable for various heavyduty applications.

Suitable Applications: ✔ RC roof ✔ Railways and viaducts ✔ Power plant ✔ Podium deck and driveway ✔ Water theme park and pool ✔ Sewage and waste water treatment plants ✔ Tanks and pipe lining Advantages: • 100% solid, zero VOC, environmentally-friendly • Immediate thickness build-up and waterproofing in seconds, and fast return to foot traffic service in minutes (up to 30 minutes) • High elasticity • Excellent crack bridging for both static and dynamic cracks 38 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

Completed project at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, China.

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Excellent chemicals (water, oils, alkali, diluted acids) resistance Good corrosion resistance Skid resistance Easy and fast apply on complicated surface (>1000m2/day) Seamless and water-tightness Anti-root Elastic sound absorption and noise reduction

Completed project at Saujana Golf & Country Club, Malaysia.

NIPPON LM POLYASPARTIC HA7205 This solution is a two component, user-friendly, weather and UV resistant, liquid-applied pure polyaspartic seamless waterproofing membrane. Nippon LM Polyaspartic HA7205 provides an elastic and at the same time hard surface for applications, subject to the stress of wear and tear, impact and chemical exposure. It is also 100% environmentallyfriendly.

Suitable Applications: ✔ RC roof slabs ✔ Power stations ✔ Water theme park ✔ Car park decks ✔ Swimming pools ✔ Ponds and water tanks ✔ Sewage treatment plants The service life of a structure – as well as the occupants’ comfort and peace of mind – depends on its integrity.

Therefore, it is vital to choose high-performance and reliable waterproofing solutions for your building.

Advantages: • High elasticity • Crack bridging • Extremely good weathering resistance • Good chemicals (water, oils, alkali, acid) resistance • Non-yellowing; promotes good colour retention, gloss retention and stable • Good corrosion resistance • Easy application by brush, roller, trowel and air-less spray • Seamless application • Elastic sound absorption and noise reduction

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eing a global leader in door opening solutions, ASSA ABLOY is dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. Since its formation in 1994, ASSA ABLOY offers a more complete door opening solutions for homes and business than any company in the market. ASSA ABLOY’s portfolio also includes Hygieneplus+ range of lever handles and pull handles, which are specially designed for hospital environments.

STAY SAFE WITH HYGIENEPLUS+ Health care-associated infections (HAIs), also referred to as “nosocomial”, are infections people get while receiving treatment for another medical condition in a healthcare facility. At any given time, about 1 in 25 inpatients have an infection related to hospital care1. Hundreds of millions of patients are affected by health careassociated infections worldwide each year, leading to significant mortality and financial losses for health systems2. About 80% of HAIs are transmitted through physical contact.

Lasting Protection Against Microbes With HAIs fast becoming a global threat to public health in hospital environments, ASSA ABLOY Hygieneplus+ door handles contain powerful bactericide to provide adequate and long-lasting protection against bacteria. Further, the special coating minimizes terrible odours, staining and degradation of material on surfaces where they are applied to.

ASSA ABLOY Hygieneplus+ is ideally used in the following place: • Private and General Hospitals • Government and Semi-Government Hospitals • Special Centres

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Longer Lifespan ASSA ABLOY Hygieneplus+ coatings also further reduce potential discolouration, leech or any effect the appearance of the surface. The coating itself usually lasts longer than expected; it further eliminates stench and lumps that are commonly found on other products.

Cost-Effective The maintenance costs associated with replacement and cleaning of unsanitary items could be significantly reduced with ASSA ABLOY Hygieneplus+ products, which have proven adequate and longlasting protection.

Improved Cleanliness And Health Scientific data has proven that there is a continuous trend of germs and bacteria spreading in densely populated areas. Hospital offices and nurse stations are considered as hot spots for infection as these places are characterised with substantial human interactions every day. ASSA ABLOY Hygieneplus+ coatings allow for increase sanitation cleanliness on a considerable scale by reducing the presence of germs and bacteria in the air, as well as high-volume touch points such as railings, light switches and door levers.

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THE 12 WAVES LOGISTICS CENTRE

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Reimagining industrial landscapes in Malaysia with COLORBOND® steel by NS BlueScope Malaysia

o many of us who are not from the design and architecture sector, industrial buildings rarely receive a second glance.

These buildings are traditionally constructed purely out purpose, situated in areas disregarding the design elements, natural or otherwise of their surroundings, as well as lacking human connection with the community and personnel working in them.

Present day, modern societies around the globe are beginning to take notice of the evolution in the industrial architecture; industrial buildings are getting recognition not only for housing a production line but also for their design. Architects also are becoming bolder, daringly challenge the norm by continuously creating structures that not only showcase the perfect combination of functionality and design, but also leave

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a footprint in our architectural history.

Industrial buildings, once typically vast and lifeless, are now works of art. Case in point is the making of 12 Waves Logistics Centre

by Kun Lim Architect.

The 12 Waves Logistics Centre is the cornerstone of the 72-acre One Auto Hub development, an international industrial centre revolving around the automotive industry and a commercial development

by PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd at Batu Kawan, Penang. At 650,000 sq ft, the 12 Waves is the largest warehouse in Malaysia and deemed the next-generation logistics hub that offer full spectrum, integrated supply chain industrial solutions while fostering the development of a new commercial, educational, residential and civic district. It integrates industry with a wide range of hospitable amenities, imparting human scale into a normally mundane industrial environment.

The masterplan for the 12 Waves Logistics Centre comprises office space,

DESIGNING FOR HISTORY: THE 12 WAVES LOGISTICS CENTRE

COLORBOND® ULTRA steel by NS BlueScope Malaysia LYSAGHT® KLIP-LOK® OPTIMATM & LYSAGHT® HR-29® Roofing & Walling Profiles by NS BlueScope Lysaght Malaysia ARCHITECT: Kun Lim Architect restaurants and cafés, a convenience shop, a truckers’ lounge and a signature Japanese Garden that ran nearly 700 meters around the site. The heart of its operations is the large warehouse block, broken into 12 identifiable units replicating the Chinese zodiac cycle. This modularity also provides opportunities for daylighting, rainwater collection and the production of solar energy. Consequently, LYSAGHT® metal roofing and walling profiles, KLIPLOK® OPTIMA™ and HR-29®, were chosen

to meet these objectives.

“Preventing water penetration was one of the main challenges for the project, mainly due to the bullnose detail used to create the wave-like edges for the roofline that spans 685,000 sq ft,” said the architect.

LYSAGHT® KLIP-LOK® OPTIMATM, the widest concealed fixed cladding by NS BlueScope Lysaght Malaysia, is the most ideal roofing profile to address this challenge as the sheet is not punctured with fasteners and available in long lengths without end-lapping for water tightness maximization. Its unique locking mechanisms can efficiently control thermal expansion and contraction as well as providing resistance to wind uplift, thus making it suitable for the coastal setting where the logistics centre

is located.

In addition, approx. 8,000 pieces of LYSAGHT® HR-29® covering over 300,000 sq ft are installed in the upper wall of the warehouse. The architect has chosen symmetrical trapezoidal profile “where a deeper bolder contemporary appearance and superior strength are required.” Further, HR-29® is an economical wall cladding that is quick and easy to install with pierced fixing method, which provide savings in construction time and installation cost.

For the roofing and wall cladding profiles, COLORBOND® Ultra steel by NS BlueScope Malaysia is the preferred building material for several reasons. Since 1960, COLORBOND® steel is a world-renowned brand with an impressive track record for meeting various demands and needs of the construction industry.

It combines the superior strength of aluminium-zinc alloy-coated steel with Thermatech® Technology that reflects BlueScope’s enduring qualities – innovative, superior, cutting-edge and trend leading – and continuous delivery of thermal comfort for yearround peace of mind. While it is especially challenging to use coated steel in areas that are prone to harsh weather conditions, COLORBOND® steel is reputable for its ability to withstand marine and corrosive environments as it prevents the risks of steel sheets from rusting or corroded over time.

In addition, COLORBOND® Ultra steel has an impressive product reputation for being versatile, durable, beautiful and userfriendly. Oyster Matt and Cloudy Matt are the colours of choice for the 12 Waves Logistics Centre, simulating the colours of ocean waves. More importantly, these colours reflect its status as the new regional landmark and to serve as a beacon of orientation for the seaside community.

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FIRE RESISTANT DOORS: More than meets the eye

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Mr Ng Fatt Chuan, Founder.

any people views doors as a mere slab of wood with some metal hinges. For Mr Ng Fatt Chuan, however, it is

much more than that.

A door not only serves as an entrance/ exit point into a premise but also provide safety and security for its occupants. For this reason, manufacturing a door does not come easy, in needs to be of quality, durability and functionality – a challenge Mr Ng takes to heart. Mr Ng has always been fascinated with the beauty and strength of timber since childhood. This has influenced Mr Ng’s choice of career before establishing his own wood-based manufacturing empire comprising Tuck Hua Enterprise Sdn Bhd, CSC Building Work Sdn Bhd and Ving Door Sdn Bhd more than 20 years ago.

Today, these companies are part of The Timber Exporters Association of Malaysia and have actively contributed to the country’s timber industry, manufacturing a wide range of products including timber decorative doors, solid and semisolid doors, plywood flush door, timber architrave, hard rails, timber beading and timber frames. The timbers of choice are Nyatoh, Meranti, Keranji and Barau, all of which are certified by Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).

1-HR FIRE RATED DOORSETS Further, the companies are known as one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of fire resistance doors in Malaysia. The key product is the 1-hour fire rated doorsets, made of Nyatoh timber that is known for its aesthetic appeal and durability, and built with 44mm thickness with width up to 1000mm and height up to 2400mm.

The door leaf can be customised with a vision panel, with a choice of timber or metal door frame. These fire doorsets are

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Artist impression: Pavilion Damansara Heights (Phase 3).

Artist impression: i-City @ Shah Alam.

available as single or double leaf door leaf in various of designs and colours, in the forms of VD Veneer Door, Plywood Flush Door, HMR Honeycomb Door Leaf and HDF Honeycomb Door Leaf – all fully tested and certified with SIRIM, Standards Malaysia, UKAS Management Systems and IQNet. Known for quality products and service excellence, the companies have six qualified supervisors are constantly at site to oversee that each fire doorset is properly installed as well as aftersales services to ensure the quality and performance of these doorsets.

Artist impression: Residensi Solaris Parq @ Dutamas.

NOTABLE PROJECTS Mr Ng – through his companies – has manufactured and furnished numerous residential and commercial developments across the country and in Indonesia, with 20 new on-going projects including: • i-City @ Shah Alam – Residences, hotel and office block; • Residensi Solaris Parq @ Dutamas – 10 blocks of serviced apartments; • Pavilion Damansara Heights (Phase 3) Luxury residential apartments; • Paradigm Mall @ Johor Bahru – Residences and hotel.

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Concepts & Designs

PEABODY PLAZA

@ Nashville, Tennessee, USA

(Source: Kendall McCaugherty© Hall + Merrick Photographers)

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(Source: Kendall McCaugherty© Hall + Merrick Photographers)

(Source: Kendall McCaugherty© Hall + Merrick Photographers)

(Source: Kendall McCaugherty© Hall + Merrick Photographers)

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(Source: Kendall McCaugherty© Hall + Merrick Photographers)

mid an ever densifying downtown – Peabody Plaza carves out a pocket park to create an even more vibrant Nashville. Located on a bluff overlooking the Cumberland River and adjacent to Ascend Amphitheatre, Rolling Mill Hill is positioned in a vibrant live, work, and play neighbourhood. Peabody Plaza replaces a 250-space surface parking lot to introduce a park and 290,000 square feet of office space with retail and restaurant opportunities enlivening the ground plane. As part of a multi-site master plan, the design approach strategically buried a 1,005car parking garage five stories below grade and positioned the building along the western edge of the site to create space for a pocket park.

The 37,500-square-foot park anchors the site and, along with a promenade, establishes a pedestrian connection between SoBro and the Cumberland River Greenway. The north edge of the park is punctuated by an 8,000-square-foot restaurant space featuring patio dining that engages both the park and promenade.

Patterned with precast concrete panels, brick, Oko skin, and glass,

(Source: Kendall McCaugherty© Hall + Merrick Photographers)

the façade is an ever-changing reflection of the surrounding city.

The façade pattern is derived from the organization of the adjacent historic trolley barns. The pattern erodes to all-glass corners at both the southeast and northwest corners to denote major entry locations. The lobby frames views of the pocket park while its angular ceiling recalls the undulating topography of the Rolling Mill Hill neighbourhood. The monumental stair promotes healthy activity and is backdropped by a vertical feature wall that reinterprets the building façade.

The 6,000-square-foot amenity deck at Peabody Plaza is oriented to capture views of the skyline and the Cumberland River. Designed to echo elements of the park below, the amenity deck also introduces 5,745 square feet of a functional green roof which decreases heat-island effect, reduces stormwater runoff, and improves stormwater quality. From ten development proposals, this design was selected by the city in 2016 for its introduction of park space and below-grade parking which serve to advance MDHA’s Rolling Mill Hill neighbourhood.

(Source: archdaily.com)

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Concepts & Designs

(Source: Hong Sung Jun, courtesy of OMA)

THE GALLERIA

@ Gwanggyo, South Korea

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utch architecture studio OMA has recently completed the Galleria department store in Gwanggyo, South Korea. The store is the sixth branch of Galleria, Korea’s first and largest upscale department store franchise founded in the 1970s, and has remained at the forefront of the premium retail market in the country since.

Located at the center of this young urban development surrounded by tall residential towers, the Galleria department

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store has been designed to be a landmark for the area’s housing district.

“The first time we came to Gwanggyo the entire city felt as one big temporary condition, missing any sense of permanence. That is why we conceived the project as a point of gravity for Gwanggyo – in the shape of a stone cube, as if it was the origin of the city,” explained OMA partner Chris van Duijn.

The cube-shaped building is clad in tessellated triangles of stone. The mix of beige, brown and earthy colours is designed

(Source: Hong Sung Jun, courtesy of OMA)

(Source: Hong Sung Jun, courtesy of OMA)

(Source: Hong Sung Jun, courtesy of OMA)

(Source: Hong Sung Jun, courtesy of OMA)

to make the building appear like a slab of rock or a cross-section of earth. Breaking up the geometric shape of the 10-storey department store is a multifaceted-glass passage, which is wrapped around the building, projecting from the facade.

“On every level there is a relationship among the loop, the central space and the surrounding shops. The route is sometimes excavated from the building, eating its way through the stone, and other times the glass openly exits the façade, creating a steel structure of regular triangular grids,” said Van Duijn.

Van Duijn also explained that the glass-enclosed passage starts at ground level and passes twice around the building, providing access to each floor and finally the roof terrace.

“The building includes other, more public oriented programme than retail, including a culture centre and a roof garden at the top levels of the buildings. So the loop should attract people to take the long route (540m) from the sidewalk up to the roof and stimulate other activities to occur than only retail,” he continued.

A food market and deli are located in the building’s basement, with eight retail floors above it. Along with stairs and lifts all of the floors are connected by the glass external loop. The department store’s upper floors, which are also access for the passageway, contain leisure facilities. The eighth floor contains bars and restaurants while the ninth and tenth a multi-screen cinema and the eleventh a space described as the “lounge and academy”.

“Through collaboration with world-class architect OMA, it is well received both domestically and internationally for its creative architecture that is distinct from typical department store format,” said Hanwha Galleria president and CEO Eun Soo Kim. “Galleria Gwanggyo is the most beautiful department store and is expected to become a unique landmark representing Korea and the world, providing a new inspiration to customers.”

(Source: Hong Sung Jun, courtesy of OMA)

(Source: dezeen.com)

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Landscape

(Source: Panoramic Studio / Landprocess)

THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY URBAN ROOFTOP FARM The largest urban rooftop farm in Asia

(Source: newatlas.com)

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(Source: Panoramic Studio / Landprocess)

midst the climate crisis, food and water scarcity pose tremendous threats to human civilization. Once abundant agrarian societies, rich with food sources, Bangkok and cities across Southeast Asia have fallen victim to unregulated urbanization on rice-producing regions. The once fertile marshlands have transformed into paralyzed concrete developments – no longer able to breathe, absorb water or grow food.

To revive the land on which it stands, the Thammasat University Urban Rooftop Farm unites principles of modern landscape design with traditional agriculture of rice terraces, to transform wasted space into a productive organic rooftop farm.

The form of the building is developed from the H-shaped floor plan, rendering the elevation that resembles a large mountain with a massive green space of garden covering upper part.

Covering an area of about 236,806 sq ft, Thammasat University Urban Rooftop Farm is the largest rooftop farm in Asia.

MANAGING WATER ON A MOUNTAIN OF RICE FIELDS Although concrete absorbs and reflects most heat, it barely absorbs any water, leaving cities like Bangkok at risk of urban flooding whenever it rains. To address this issue, the project’s landscape architect integrated the earthwork of rice terraces

with modern green roof technology. By mimicking traditional rice terraces, the Thammasat University Urban Rooftop Farm has become an all-in-one solution – as a public green space, urban organic food source, water management system, energy house, and outdoor classroom – which serves as an adaptation model for anticipated climate impacts that can be implemented and developed across Thailand and Southeast Asia.

With each cascading level, the Thammasat University Urban Rooftop Farm is able to not only absorb rainwater but also slow down runoff, both for up to 20 times more than a normal concrete rooftop. While controlling stormwater peak rate and volume, this water management system also retains and utilizes runoff efficiently to grow food for the campus. Any runoff is filtered through each layer of soil and later saved up in four retention ponds, which can collect the water up to 11,718m3 for future use and irrigation during dry spells.

As intensive agriculture expands, monoculture crops continue to scour natural food sources and leave trails of deadly chemical fertilizers and toxic waste behind. By cutting chemical pesticide and fertilizer use altogether, the Thammasat University Urban Rooftop Farm offers an organic farming as model for sustainable landscape management to transition from chemical-dependent agriculture for the sustainable health of people and the environment, as well as the economy.

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Landscape In addition to preventing runoff pollution from entering drainage systems, and later on rivers, lakes and oceans, the rooftop farm’s vegetable terraces also filter the rainwater – often carrying air pollutants into water bodies – through several layers of plants and soil before it leaves the site and reaches residential water sources and marine ecosystems. The plants, too, help remove harmful pollutants from the atmosphere.

BUILDING CLIMATE-RESILIENT CITIES FROM WASTED CONCRETE SPACE The mountain-shaped rooftop farm utilizes its vast space as an infinite source of clean energy, not only in terms of organic food but also solar power for the community. Taking advantage of the abundance of sun Thailand receives, the Thammasat University Urban Rooftop Farm harnesses readily-available solar energy at zero production cost, producing 500,000 watts per hour to pump water for irrigation on its urban farm as well as generate electricity inside the building underneath it. Placed on the south side of the architecture, the solar panels of the Thammasat University Urban Rooftop Farm – covering 38,373 sq ft of the roof – is exposed to sunlight all day long. This renewable photovoltaic system helps cool air both inside and outside of the building, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from and spending on energy consumption. Similarly, it can also improve insulation to retain cooling temperature.

FEEDING THE PEOPLE FROM A SINGLE ROOFTOP By utilizing traditional ingenuity from rice farmers on the sloped hill and mountain terrains across Southeast Asia, the Thammasat University Urban Rooftop Farm can grow up to approximate 135,000 rice meals each year to feed the community.

While the rooftop farm holds the key to the green roof’s functions, the green canteen completes its intended purpose

(Source: architizer.com)

(Source: Landprocess)

(Source: Landprocess)

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(Source: Landprocess)

of creating a truly holistic and sustainable model for business and conservation. By building both the organic food source and destination in close proximity, the system is able to reduce emissions and waste – produced during production, processing, packaging, transportation, and disposal– from start to finish.

Growing a variety of indigenous plant species and a naturallybred strain of rice tolerant to floods and droughts, the Thammasat University Urban Rooftop Farm serves produce fresh from the farm roof to the table. Any food leftover from the plate and the kitchen – once edible food is distributed to the local community – is composted and sent back to feed the farm as organic fertilizer to grow nutritious crops for the next harvest.

By creating a localized food supply chain that produces allorganic vegetables, Thammasat University Urban Rooftop Farm is able to reduce both emissions and pollution from its production, consumption and disposal by cutting chemical use, energy consumption, and food waste while encouraging a low-impact plant-based diet.

CREATING A LOCALIZED, SUSTAINABLE, AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY To help damaged ecosystems, contaminated food sources, and undercompensated farmers recover from the aftermath of industrialized agriculture, the Thammasat University Urban Rooftop Farm creates employment for students and staff inside and surrounding the campus, while giving them the opportunity to contribute to feeding the community and conserving the ecosystem through sustainable agricultural practices.

By establishing a functioning and self-sustaining farming model that puts the human well-being and ecological health at core, the Thammasat University Urban Rooftop Farm is redefining the operations of Thailand’s agricultural sector. By making food production profitable again for small-scale farms and creating employment and businesses opportunities to grassroots farmers, and redistributing land and food sovereignty from monopolies and middlemen to create more income equality. Similarly, by reshaping agricultural work, one of the project’s objectives is to diffuse economic power in urban Bangkok and other major cities, and spread development evenly across the country’s geography.

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MEDIUM STANDARD HIGH RISE DOMESTIC APARTMENT Average standard apartment; high rise; solid wall with normal casement window; medium finishes; with basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing services

…. m2 1,952 - 2,260

HIGH-END HIGH RISE DOMESTIC APARTMENT High end apartment; high rise; full height glass wall; high-end finishes; with air-conditioning, normal mechanical, electrical and plumbing services

…. m2 2,202 - 2,476

MEDIUM STANDARD HIGH RISE SERVICE DAPARTMENT Average standard service dapartment; high rise; full or half height fixed glassas external wall; medium finishes; with basic mechanical, electrica land plumbing services and sprinkler required by authority

…. m2 2,116 - 2,390

HIGH-END HIGH RISE SERVICED APARTMENT High-end serviced apartment; high rise; full height fixed glassase xternal wall; high-end finishes; with basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing services and sprinkler required by authority 54 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

…. m2 2,653 - 3,574

TREND BEYOND COLOURS 2020/21 Theme: POP LIFE Core Colours: Golden Charmer

COLORBOND® STEEL & COLORBOND® SPECTRUM

by NS BlueScope Malaysia Sdn Bhd T: +603-5022 1000 E: enquiries.malaysia@bluescope.com W: www.bluescope.com.my

by Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd T: 1-800-88-2663 E: customercare@nipponpaint.com.my W: https://professional.nipponpaint.com.my/

CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

Unit

Rate (RM)

GRADE A OFFICE High rise prestige office; luxury finishes to front of house, basic finishes to sellable area, curtain wall, centralized air-conditioning system, Goldor Platinum Green Building Rating

…. m2 3,302 - 4,883

GRADE B OFFICE High rise office; medium finishes to front of house, basic finishes to sellable area, full height window as external wall, basic services, centralized airconditioning at common area only, Certified Green Building Rating

…. m2 2,356 - 2,964

GRADE C OFFICE High rise office; medium finishes to front of house, basic finishes to sellable area, half height window as external wall, basic services, centralized airconditioning at common area only, No Green Building Rating

…. m2 1,934 - 2,314

FITTING AND FURNISHING

Unit

Rate (RM)

GENERAL OFFICE Local furniture, carpet, partitions, minor alteration, suspended ceiling, etc. (excluding office equipment ie. Photocopier, etc) including minor re-routing MEP services

…. m2 1,076 - 1,345

EXECUTIVE OFFICE Local furniture, carpet, partitions, minor alteration, suspended ceiling, etc. (excluding office equipment ie. Photocopier, etc) including minor re-routing MEP services

…. m2 1,722 - 2,153

PRESTIGE OFFICE Local or imported furniture, carpet, combination of motorised and manual partitions, minor alteration, suspended decorative ceiling, etc. (excluding office equipment i.e. Photocopier, etc) including minor re-routing MEP services

…. m2

2,691

-

Above

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SPECIAL FEATURE

UCO DECOWOOD PREMIUM

AUTOMATIC REVOLVING DOORS

by UAC Berhad T: +603-7721 9393 E: uac@uac.com.my W: www.uac.com.my/

by TORMAX Far East Sdn Bhd T: +603-5511 0026 E: sales@tormax.com.my W: www.tormax.com

HOSPITALITY

Unit

Rate (RM)

BUDGET HOTEL Budget hotels; 1 to 2 storey brick construction; medium standard finishes, lounge accommodation; snack barand dining facilites; split unit airconditioning; excluding fittings or loose furniture

…. m2 1,805 - 2,239

Budget hotels; 6 to 10 storey brick construction; medium standard finishes, lounge accommodation; snack barand dining facilites; split unit airconditioning; excluding fittings or loose furniture

…. m2 1,740 - 2,174

Add: Fit-out for hotel room

…. Bedroom

10,000

-

15,000

3 STAR HOTEL 3 Star hotel; multi storey; city location; brick construction with average design, half height window other than curtain wall, medium finishes, split unit air-conditioning

…. m2 1,848 - 2,390

Add: Fit-out for hotel room

…. Bedroom

Add: Fit-out for front of house

…. m2 2,476 - 3,444

Add: Fit-out for general dining restaurant

…. m2 2,583 - 3,767

20,000

-

30,000

4 STAR HOTEL 4 Star hotel; multi storey; city location; brick construction with average design, half height window other than curtain wall, medium finishes, split unit air-conditioning

…. m2 2,011 - 2,551

Add: Fit-out for hotel room

…. Bedroom

Add: Fit-out for front of house

…. m2 3,350 - 3,800

Add: Fit-out for general dining restaurant

…. m2 3,400 - 3,933

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25,000

-

45,000

HOSPITALITY

Unit

Rate (RM)

5 STAR HOTEL 5 Star hotel; multi storey; city location; prestige design with curtain wall, high end finishes, centralized air-conditioning system

…. m2 3,140 - 4,435

Add: Fitting and loose furniture

…. Bedroom

70,000

-

120,000

Add: Fit-out for front of house

…. m2

4,090

-

Above

Add: Fit-out for general dining restaurant

…. m2

5,382

-

Above

realcolor® PRIMERO

by CSC Steel Sdn Bhd T: +606-231 0169 E: info@cscmalaysia.com W: www.cscmalaysia.com

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Unit

Rate (RM)

PUBLIC SCHOOL Public primary and secondary school - maximum 3 storey, standard finishes, basic services without air-conditioning, excluding fittings or loose furniture

…. m2 1,342 - 1,507

Public primary and secondary school - maximum 5 storey, standard finishes, basic services without air-conditioning, excluding fittings or loose furniture

…. m2 1,289 - 1,485

PRIVATE SCHOOL Private primary and secondary school - maximum 2 storey, medium finishes, with centralized air-conditioning system, without lift, excluding fittings or loose furniture

…. m2 2,471 - 2,906

Private primary and secondary school - maximum 5 storey, medium finishes, with centralized air-conditioning system, with lift, excluding fittings or loose furniture.

…. m2 2,203 - 2,745

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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA ECO GREEN CITY SDN BHD

Casabayu @ Cybersouth, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0720-7400 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Cybersouth, Mukim Dengkil,

Daerah Sepang, Selangor.

(GPS Coordinates: 2.880437, 101.662284) APPROX. PROJECT COST > RM150 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2020 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2023 DEVELOPER Eco Green City Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of MCT Berhad) Ground Floor, MCT Tower, One City Jalan USJ 25/1 47650 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-5115 9988 Fax: +603-5115 9995 E-mail: cybersouth@mct.com.my Quantity Surveyor: Mr JY Chong ARCHITECT MDP Studio Sdn Bhd Unit A-10-01, Garden Shoppe Jalan USJ 25/1F, One City 47650 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-8011 7363 Fax: +603-5115 0089 E-mail: mdpstudio@gmail.com Architect: Ar Saiful Azlan Shah C & S ENGINEER Care of Developer M & E ENGINEER Care of Developer QUANTITY SURVEYOR Care of Developer MAIN CONTRACTOR Care of Developer BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development is the latest phase to be launched at MCT Berhad’s Cybersouth.

Situated on a 13-acre leasehold parcel in the 416-acre township, CasaBayu comprises five low-density 4-storey residential blocks housing 80 apartment units - four units per floor - with built-ups range from 926 - 1,098sq ft, and 180 townhouse units with built-up between 1,216 1,819 sq ft.

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community clubhouse for families to enjoy. It is strategically located within the CyberjayaPutrajaya-KLIA growth corridor, well connected with access to major highways such as Maju

Expressway (MEX), SILK Highway, Elite Highway, KLIA Expressway, South Klang Valley Expressway, LDP Highway and PutrajayaCyberjaya Expressway.

SILVERLAND CAPITAL SDN BHD

Silverlakes Brand Village Outlet @ Kinta Valley, Perak, Malaysia. [Update] PROJECT REF. 0720-7398 CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development STAGE OF PROJECT Structural LOCATION Batu Gajah, Kinta Valley, Perak, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 4.460962, 101.050168) APPROX. PROJECT COST >RM2 billion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2017 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 1Q 2021 DEVELOPER Silverland Capital Sdn Bhd Office Suite 16-1 Tower B Bangsar Trade Centre 5, Jln 4/83A Off Jalan Pantai Bharu 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2288 7288 Fax: +603-2284 8288 E-mail: rizal@silverlandcapital.com Executive Chairman: Datuk Azizan A Rahman Project Manager: Mr Gary Soh ARCHITECT ZONE Designworks Sdn Bhd D6-3A-13A, Level 3A Bangunan Perdagangan D6 Jalan Sentul, Sentul Selatan 51000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2771 0388 E-mail: zone@zone.com.my Principal Architect: Ar Jeffery Cheah KY Beng C & S ENGINEER Perunding YSL Sdn Bhd 2-9, Wisma Ehsan, Jalan Sultan Yussuf 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

Tel: +605-241 3512 Fax: +605-241 3510 / 3514 E-mail: project@pysl.com.my Engineer: Mr Christopher Lourdes M & E ENGINEER Zath Perunding Sdn Bhd 12A Hala Dato 1, Off Jalan Datoh 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

Tel: +605-255 1062 Fax: +605-243 1623 E-mail: zathperunding@gmail.com Electrical Engineer: Mr Ir Dato Ghazali Husin QUANTITY SURVEYOR KH Alliance Quantity Surveyor Unit 266-3-1, 3rd Floor, Wisma Mutiara Genting Jalan Genting Kelang 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-4021 9332 Fax: +603-4021 1332

E-mail: kha@kh-alliance.com.my Quantity Surveyor: Mr Shuy Yau Kee MAIN CONTRACTOR Silverland Capital Sdn Bhd Office Suite 16-1 Tower B Bangsar Trade Centre 5, Jln 4/83A Off Jalan Pantai Bharu 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2288 7288 Fax: +603-2284 8288 E-mail: rizal@silverlandcapital.com Executive Chairman: Datuk Azizan A Rahman Project Manager: Mr Gary Soh

BRIEF DESCRIPTION ‘Silverlakes Brand Village Outlet’ is located at a secluded lake and flatlands that will be part of a proposed 355-acre mixed development project.

The shopping village will consist of more than 150 retail lots and F&B outlets. There will also be a 4-star business and tourist class hotel attached to the shopping village.

Future developments will include gated lakeside residential homes spanning 65 acres in Parcel A and 115 acres in Parcel B; as well as a 110-acre boutique villa resort with each villa unit spanning at least 3,000 sq ft and slated for completion in 3-4 years.

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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA VISTANA TROPIKA SDN BHD

Novotel Hotel @ Space Residency, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0720-7399 CLASSIFICATION Hotel STAGE OF PROJECT Structural LOCATION Lot 15309 (Geran 75853),

Jalan Harimau, Taman Abad,

Bandar Johor Bahru, Daerah Johor

Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 1.485859, 103.760374) APPROX. PROJECT COST Undisclosed APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2018 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2022 DEVELOPER Vistana Tropika Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Linbaq Holding Sdn Bhd) Lot PTD 15309, Jalan Harimau, Taman Abad 80250, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-335 4433 Fax: +607-336 5844 E-mail: corporate@linbaq.com Project Manager: Mr Teh Ser Ming ARCHITECT RDC Akitek Sdn Bhd 1, Jalan Ekoperniagaan 1/7, Taman Ekoperniagaan 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-595 3630 Fax: +607-595 3570 E-mail: admin@rdcakitek.com / rdcajb@yahoo.com Architect: Mr Lim Yaik Wah Asst Architect: Ms Chee Huey C & S ENGINEER Jurutera JRK Sdn Bhd 7, Blk C, Jalan Austin Perdana 2, Taman Austin Perdana 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-828 0300 Fax: +607-364 9897 E-mail: admin@jrksb.com C&S Engineer: Ir Lee Wei Shiong M & E ENGINEER Kong & Associates Consultants Sdn Bhd 35, Jalan Masai Jaya 1, Plentong 81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-357 2277 / 351 2277 Fax: +607-357 2266 E-mail: kong.associates@gmail.com Electrical Engineer: Ms Tan Cha Sying Mechanical Engineer: Mr Chew Han Nie QUANTITY SURVEYOR Total QS Services Sdn Bhd 42-A, Jalan Kuning, Taman Pelangi 60 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

80400 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607- 333 8793 / 1411 Fax: +607-332 9368 E-mail: totalqs.jb@gmail.com / admin@totalqs.com.my Quantity Surveyor: Ms Tan Wee Ying MAIN CONTRACTOR Vistana Tropika Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Linbaq Holding Sdn Bhd) Lot PTD 15309, Jalan Harimau, Taman Abad 80250, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-335 4433 Fax: +607-336 5844

E-mail: corporate@linbaq.com Project Manager: Mr Teh Ser Ming BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development is a 35-storey 4-star hotel with 314 rooms. It is part of a mixed development project that sits on 2.37 acres of prime city centre real estate and has a GDV of RM800 million. In addition to the hotel, the project comprises serviced apartments, a paper theme park, F&B pavilion, retail shops, fashion boutiques and the highest dining suite in Johor Bahru.

AGILE TROPICANA DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD Agile Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0720-7409 CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development STAGE OF PROJECT Structural LOCATION Lot 497-499 Jalan Bukit Bintang,

Lot PT 134 (511) 512, 513,

Jalan Delima, 503, 504, 1160 &

1181, Jalan Jati, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.147070, 101.719512) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM2.2 billion APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2018 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2023 DEVELOPER Agile Tropicana Development Sdn Bhd (Agile Property - Tropicana Corporation Berhad - JV) Suite 26-3, 26th Floor, Menara Keck Seng 203 Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: 1300 22 3383 E-mail: info@agilemalaysia.com.my Chief Executive Office: Mr Chai Keng Wai ARCHITECT Veritas Architects Sdn Bhd 2nd Floor, Bangunan Getah Asli 148 Jalan Ampang 50450, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2162 2300 Fax: +603-2162 2310 E-mail: arch@veritas.com.my Architect: Mr Allen Solomon Chong C & S ENGINEER G & P Structures Sdn Bhd Wisma G & P, 39-5 Jalan Tasik Selatan 3 Bandar Tasik Selatan 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-9059 5396 Fax: +603- 9059 5869 E-mail: gnp@gnpgroup.com.my Engineer: Mr Tan Boon Cheong M & E ENGINEER Perunding Wepco Sdn Bhd D8-03-1 Block D8, Pusat Perdagangan Dana 1 Jalan PJU 1A/46 47301, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7842 8266 / 8211 Fax: +603-7842 9266 E-mail: pwepco@gmail.com Electrical Engineer: Mr Chong Chee Wah Mechanical Engineer: Ms Khor Ling Si QUANTITY SURVEYOR JUBM Sdn Bhd (Arcadis (M) Sdn Bhd)

Level 5 Menara TSR 12 Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara 47801 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2106 8000 / 9000 Fax: +603-2106 9090 E-mail: k5784@jubm.my Quantity Surveyor: Ms Sharon Loo MAIN CONTRACTOR China Construction Development (M) Sdn Bhd BO-2-D-07-1 Menara 3 3 Jalan Bangsar, KL Ecocity 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2202 6400

E-mail: enquiries@chinaconstruction.com.my Purchasing: Mr Yong Chong Hau BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed project is a freehold mixed development comprising three residential towers situated on 3.76 acre of land. One of the few 60-storey residential projects in Kuala Lumpur, Agile Bukit Bintang consists a total of 1,501 serviced apartment units, 66 SOVO units and 14 commercial lots as well as 1,550 carpark lots. The development also features premium facilities and a sky garden located on the 10th and 60th floor respectively.

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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA AGRO-MOD INDUSTRIES SDN BHD

Sakura @ Bandar Universiti Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia. (Phase 1)

Project Ref. 0720-7403 Classification Residential Stage of Project Sitework LOCATION PT 29462 until PT 29543,

Bandar Universiti Seri Iskandar,

Mukim Bota, Daerah Perak

Tengah, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates:4.350030,100.992406) APPROX. PROJECT COST Undisclosed APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2020 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 3Q 2021 DEVELOPER Agro-Mod Industries Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Hua Yang Berhad) 123A, Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun off Jalan Kampar 30250 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

Tel: +605-2543 812 Fax: +605-2542 625 E-mail: ipoh@huayang.com.my Project Manager: Winnie Yong ARCHITECT AI Archi – Management Sdn Bhd 19, Medan Chateau, Taman Chateau 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.

Email: admin@aiamsb.com Tel: +605-241 2207 Fax: +605-243 5734 Director: Ar Choong Pak Wan

M & E ENGINEER Primedge Consult B-1-14, Tingkat 1, Intan Bussines 2 Lebuh Medan Ipoh, Bandar Baru Medan 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

Tel: +605-546 8080 Fax: +605-546 9080 E-mail: primedgeconsult@yahoo.com Engineer: Mr Chang

C & S ENGINEER TS Yee & Associates Sdn Bhd 62C, Jalan Leong Sin Nam 30300, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

Tel: +605-2544 129 Fax: +605-2555 833 E-mail: tyee96@gmail.com Enginner: Ms Khoy (Engineer)

MAIN CONTRACTOR Kemas Maju Construction Sdn Bhd 37A Lebuh Lapangan Siber 1 Hartamas Square, Bandar Siber 31350, Perak, Malaysia.

Tel: +605-313 4217 Fax: +605-312 4217 E-mail: kemasmajucons@gmail.com

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Project Manager: Mr Wooi BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development is the latest phase of Bandar Universiti Seri Iskandar (BUSI), which comprises 410 single-storey terraced houses spread across 25-acres of land. Each residential unit measures 22’ x 65’ with a built-up size of 814 sq ft. The project will be developed in multiple phases; Phase 1 will be the construction and completion of 82 residential units.

BUSI is a 777-acre integrated township with a total GDV of RM1.1 billion, located at the mid-point between Ipoh and Manjung, with good accessibility to the Ipoh-Lumut Highway.

ALFRANKO DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD Novo Reserve @ Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. [Update] Project Ref. 0720-7406 Classification Mixed Development Stage of Project Structural LOCATION Lot 5, Seksyen 89,

Jalan Ampang, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.160471, 101.739646) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM400 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2014 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 1Q 2021 DEVELOPER Alfranko Development Sdn Bhd A2-3-1, Solaris Dutamas 1, Jalan Dutamas 1 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2181 6833 Fax: +603-2181 6835 E-mail: info@alfranko.com.my Project Director: Mr Ang Hock Heng ARCHITECT Veritas Architects Sdn Bhd 2nd Floor, Bangunan Getah Asli 148, Jalan Ampang 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2162 2300 Fax: +603-2162 2310 E-mail: arch@veritas.com.my Principal: Ar Ng Yiek Seng C & S ENGINEER Perunding KCT Sdn Bhd 6609, Block A Phileo Damansara 1 Jalan 16/11, Seksyen 16 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7665 2778 Fax: +603-7665 2779 E-mail: info@kct.consulting Managing Director: Ir Tan Kian Chuan M & E ENGINEER JPK & Associates 20-A, Jalan 4/62A Bandar Menjalara 52200 Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-6273 6178 Fax: +603-6273 6175 E-mail: jpkt20@yahoo.com Associate: Mr Poh Han Khee QUANTITY SURVEYOR CKP Nizaruddin Jurukur Bahan Sdn Bhd 9160A, Jalan Negara Taman Melawati 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-4108 3302 Fax: +603-4108 3317 Director: Mr Lee Yan Long

MAIN CONTRACTOR Huashi Malaysia Sdn Bhd Level 21, Wisma Zelan Jalan Tasik Permaisuri 2, Bandar Tun Razak 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-9174 5568 Fax: +603-9173 6373 Email: huashimalaysia@gmail.com Quantity Surveyor: Mr Hafiz Razali BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development is the final and most premium release of the landmark condominium

offering on Jalan Ampang. Situated on a 1.15acre of freehold land, it comprises one block of 39-storey tower, containing a total of 421 serviced apartment - Duplex and Typical units with built-up sizes from 686 - 1775 sq ft.

The development features a wide array of contemporary lifestyle options, which include a business lounge, sky pool and jacuzzi, gymnasium, sauna, multi-purpose hall. In addition, it has one storey of retail space, seven storey of podium carpark and four storey of basement carpark.

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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA AMBER LAND BHD

Dahlia @ Scientex Amber Land, Taman Pulai Mutiara 2, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

(Phase A1A & A1B) PROJECT REF. 0720-7410 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION part of Lot 64189, Geran 488391,

Taman Pulai Mutiara 2,

Mukim Pulai, Daerah Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 1.5290654, 103.582184) APPROX. PROJECT COST To be determined APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2019 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2021 DEVELOPER Amber Land Berhad (A subsidiary of Scientex Berhad) Pejabat Jualan Taman Pulai Mutiara Persiaran Pulai Mutiara Taman Pulai Mutiara 81300 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-570 2033 Fax: +607-570 2033 E-mail: pulai@scientex.com.my Executive Director (Property Business): Mr Alex Khaw Giet Thye ARCHITECT Akipro Chartered Architect 30, Jalan Cekor Taman Sri Amar, Majidee 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-333 2808 / 5211 Fax: +607-333 6211 E-mail: akipro_1@yahoo.com Principal: Ar Simon Goh Chu Bok C & S ENGINEER TP Tay Jurutera Perunding 8A, Jalan Bintang 1 Taman Koperasi Bahagia 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-433 5833 / 32 Fax: +607-434 5709 E-mail: tptayjp@gmail.com C&S Enginner: Mr Tay Wee Lee M & E ENGINEER Perunding TAG Sdn Bhd 3 & 4, Jalan Peraga Taman Sejahtera 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-432 2707 Fax: +607-432 1832 E-mail: tag_serv@yahoo.co.uk Project Manager: Mr Matthew Wong QUANTITY SURVEYOR AQS Services Sdn Bhd (Johor Office) 64 Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz

47-01 Jalan Molek 1/8, Taman Molek 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-3556 071 Fax: +607-3554 048 E-mail: aqssbmy@gmail.com Quantity Surveyor: Mr Lim Joon Fai MAIN CONTRACTOR KC Contract Sdn Bhd 35, Jalan Rusa 1, Taman Scientex 81750 Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-2899 883 Fax: +607-2899 887 E-mail: info@scientex.com.my Quantity Surveyor: Ms Siti Hawa

BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development consists a total of 555 units of double storey houses, with land area ranging from 18’ × 65 and 18’ × 67’ and a layout of 4 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms.

Scientex Amber Land spans 335.6 acres of freehold land located adjacent to the exisiting flagship project Taman Pulai Mutiara, which is expected to privde a steady and sustainable property development model with an estimated 4,500 units of 2 & 3 storey terrace houses, 2 storey cluster houses, 2 storey shop offices, 1 storey medium-cost shops and RMMJ.

HCK BUILDERS SDN BHD

Edumetro @ USJ 1, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0720-7411 CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development STAGE OF PROJECT Structural LOCATION Lot 74746, Persiaran Subang

Permai, USJ 1, Subang Jaya,

Mukim Damansara,

Daerah Petaling, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.058631, 101.603838) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM850 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 3Q 2015 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 1Q 2022 DEVELOPER HCK Builders Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of HCK Capital Group) Wisma HCK, 6 Jalan 19/1B, Seksyen 19 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7968 8668 Fax: +603-7968 2200 E-mail: enquiry@hckcapital.com Project Director (Property Division): Mr P Chilvan S Pitchaimanickam MASTERPLANNER: Asnatech Consult 32-1, Jalan Tanjung SD 13/1 Bandar Sri Damansara 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-6277 4313 Fax: +603-6277 5226 E-mail: asnatech@gmail.com Director: Mr Ahmad Tarmizi Bin Husin ARCHITECT EDA Architects H-3A-01, Block H 8 Jalan Damansara, Empire City PJU 8 Damansara Perdana 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7611 8888 Architect: Mr SC Hew C & S ENGINEER STRUCTURAL: YOF Consult Sdn Bhd 49-2, Jalan Tasik Utama 8 Medan Niaga Tasik Damai 57000 Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-2303 0961 E-mail: yofconsult@yahoo.com Director: Mr Alexander Chung CIVIL: DW Perunding 7, Lorong Permata 5/1, Taman Permata 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.

Tel: +606-7641 388 Fax: +606-7641 377 E-mail: dwp1388@gmail.com Principal: Ir David Wong M & E ENGINEER East Orient Consult Sdn Bhd 3A-3-G, D3A-3-1 & D3A-3-2, Blok D3A Jalan PJU 1A/46 Pusat Perdagangan Dana 1 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7847 1133 E-mail: eoc@eoc.com.my Electrical Engineer: Mr Goh Mechanical Engineer: Mr Mitch QUANTITY SURVEYOR Vescope Sdn Bhd B-3A-3A Block B Neo Damansara Jalan PJU 8/1 Bandar Damansara Perdana 47820, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7710 0708 / 06 Fax: +603-7710 3707 E-mail: admin@vescope.my Managing Director: Mr SB Wong

MAIN CONTRACTOR Kerjaya Prospek (M) Sdn Bhd 1, Jalan Wangsa Permai 3rd Floor Bangunan One Wangsa Taman Wangsa Permai 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-6277 5192 Fax: +603-6277 5443 E-mail: kerjayaprospek@yahoo.com Quantity Surveyor: Mr Chia BRIEF DESCRIPTION Edumetro is an integrated development primed to be the nerve centre of the Subang Jaya education hub, featuring three components education, co-working/lifestyle space and retail outlets.

Previously known as Remix 2, the development will consists of five towers of lifestyle suites that rest atop a 3-storey podium.

The 5 towers consist of dual-key SOLO (Small Office, Lifestyle Office) suites, each with a dedicated lobby to ensure security and privacy for its residents. Occupying part of the podium is an international, which has its own drop-off zon.

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Aspira Parkhomes @ Gerbang Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia. (Phase 3B) PROJECT REF. 0720-7402 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Gerbang Nusajaya,

Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 1.420122, 103.594581) APPROX. PROJECT COST RM61.4 million APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2019 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 3Q 2023 DEVELOPER Nusajaya Rise Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of UEM Sunrise Berhad) 8 Persiaran Ledang Heights 79250 Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-277 9000 Fax: +607-277 3701 Project Executive: Ms Solehah ARCHITECT Arkitek Selamat 52-02 Jalan Permas 9/2, Permas Jaya 81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-386 8853 Fax: +607-386 8746 E-mail: arkitekselamat@gmail.com Architect: Mr Farhan C & S ENGINEER WKL Project Consultancy Services 167-A, Jalan Keris 1 Taman Sri Tebrau 80050 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-3322 900 Fax: +607-3322 900 E-mail: wkld@wkl.com Engineer: Ms Rafidah M & E ENGINEER PSB Associates Sdn Bhd 88-01, Jalan Setia Tropika 1/7 Taman Setia Tropika 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-230 9889 Fax: +607-232 8799 E-mail: psb@my-psb.com Engineer: Ms Farah QUANTITY SURVEYOR Pakatan Ukur Bahan Sdn Bhd 30, Jalan Jaya (2), Taman Jaya 81300, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed development is the last phase of Aspira Parkhomes. It comprises 80 residential units, with lot size from 22’ × 70’ and built-ups of 2,154sq ft and 2,228 sq ft. This project is part of Gerbang Nusajaya, the business and economic engine of Iskandar Puteri, and serves

as a gateway into Iskandar Malaysia. With the Gerbang Nusajaya Interchange to be completed at end 2020, residents at Aspira ParkHomes will enjoy direct connectivity to and from the Second Link Highway, and in close proximity to the Tuas Checkpoint and the Singapore CBD.

PLENITUDE TEBRAU SDN BHD

HARP @ Taman Desa Tebrau, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. (Phase 2) PROJECT REF. 0720-7412 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Structural LOCATION PTD 193868, Taman Desa

Tebrau, Mukim, Daerah

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 1.573336, 103.782578) APPROX. PROJECT COST Undisclosed APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2018 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2021 DEVELOPER Plenitude Tebrau Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Plenitude Berhad) 61, Jalan Harmonium 35/1 Taman Desa Tebrau 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-350 8282 Fax:+607-350 8787 E-mail: southern.marketing@plenitude.com.my Project Manager: Mr Felix Lim ARCHITECT Akipro Chartered Architect 30, Jalan Cekor, Taman Sri Amar, Majidee 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-333 2808 / 5211 Fax: +607-333 6211 E-mail: akipro_1@yahoo.com Principal: Ar Simon Goh Chu Bok C & S ENGINEER Jurutera JRK Sdn Bhd 7 Block C, Kompleks Austin Perdana Jalan Austin Perdana 2 Taman Austin Perdana 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-8280 300 Fax: +607-3649 897 E-mail: admin@jrksb.com Engineer: Mr Gan Chai Seng M & E ENGINEER Kong & Associates Consultants Sdn Bhd 35, Jalan Masai Jaya 1, Plentong 81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-3572 277 Fax: +607-3572 266 E-mail: kong.associates@gmail.com M&E Engineer: Mdm Nur Athirah Thazali QUANTITY SURVEYOR JQS International Sdn Bhd 5, Jalan Beringin, Taman Kebun Teh 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-3383 444 Fax: +607-3383 344 E-mail: jqsisb@gmail.com Managing Director: Sr Dr Ngoh Wei Ching

MAIN CONTRACTOR Kalsari Jaya Sdn Bhd 290A, Jalan Simbang Taman Perling 81200 Johor Bharu, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-2351 505 Fax: +607-2351 503 E-mail: kalsari@kalsari.com Quantity Surveyor: Ms Cheng Ming Sian

BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed freehold development comprises 112 units of 2-storey cluster homes with semidetached concept, with built-up from 2,490 - 2,677 sq ft and a layout of 4 bedrooms + 5 bathrooms + 1 utility room.

Harp Taman Desa Tebrau situated on a 19.82ha plot of land in the 966-acre township, which will be developed in three phases.

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Bayu Residensi @ Sri Temenggong, Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia. (Rumah Selangorku) PROJECT REF. 0720-7413 CLASSIFICATION Serviced Apartment STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION PT 11466, Bandar Selayang,

Mukim Batu, Daerah Gombak,

Selangor, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.251521,101.689811) APPROX. PROJECT COST Undisclosed APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2018 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 1Q 2022 DEVELOPER OWNER: Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor Bangunan Ibu Pejabat PKNS 2 Jalan Indah 14 /8, Seksyen 14 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-5525 0300 E-mail: general@pkns.gov.my Head of Structural Engineering: Mr Hj Mohd Nor Bin Abdul Karim DEVELOPER: Rexpoint Resources Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Melati Ehsan Holdings Berhad) 5, Jalan Titiwangsa 53200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-4022 2177 Fax: +603-4022 2024 E-mail: info@melatiehsan.com.my Quantity Surveyor: Mr Loo Wei Luen ARCHITECT Arkitek Tong-KC 10B, Persiaran Greentown 8 Pusat Perdagangan Greentown 30450 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

Tel: +605-2553 113 Fax: +605-2551 313 E-mail: artongkc@yahoo.com C & S ENGINEER Perunding Jurutera LK 59A, 1st floor, Jalan Persiaran Pegaga Taman Bayu Perdana 41200 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-3323 9111 Engineer: Mr Desmond M & E ENGINEER Dynamic Engineering Consultants 110-3A Jalan PJU 1/3B SunwayMas Commercial Centre 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

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Engineer: Mr Chee Teik Yee QUANTITY SURVEYOR Care of developer MAIN CONTRACTOR Kimlun Sdn Bhd (PJ Office) Unit 401A Level 4, Tower A Uptown 5 5 Jalan SS 21/39, Damansara Uptown 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-7728 9289 Fax:+603-7732 8489

E-mail: info@kimlun.com Quantity Surveyor: Ms Chong Chiew Ting BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed affordable housing under “Rumah Selangorku”, the development consists of the construction and completion of two residential blocks to be built in two phases. It will have a total of 1240 serviced apartment units, available in four design layouts from 750 - 1000 sq ft and 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms.

SCIENTEX QUATARI SDN BHD

Acacia @ Scientex Pulai, Taman Pulai Mutiara, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0720-7404 CLASSIFICATION Residential STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework LOCATION Ptd 211572 – Ptd 211772

Taman Pulai Mutiara 2,

Mukim Pulai, Daerah Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 1.5290654, 103.582184) APPROX. PROJECT COST To be determined APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2020 APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2Q 2022 DEVELOPER Scientex Quatari Sdn Bhd (A subsidiary of Scientex Berhad) Pejabat Jualan Taman Pulai Mutiara Persiaran Pulai Mutiara, Taman Pulai Mutiara 81300 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-570 2033 Fax: +607-570 2033 E-mail: pulai@scientex.com.my Executive Director (Property Business): Mr Alex Khaw Giet Thye ARCHITECT SH Mok Architect 71-01, Jalan Mutiara Emas 2A Taman Mount Austin 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-3595670 Fax: +607-3641767 E-mail : shmok88@gmail.com Principal Architect: Ar Mok Swee Hock C & S ENGINEER TP Tay Jurutera Perunding 8A, Jalan Bintang 1 Taman Koperasi Bahagia 83000, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-433 5833 / 32 Fax: +607-434 5709 E-mail: tptayjp@gmail.com C&S Engineer: Mr Tay Wee Lee M & E ENGINEER Perunding TAG Sdn Bhd 3 & 4, Jalan Peraga Taman Sejahtera 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-432 2707 Fax: +607-432 1832 E-mail: tag_serv@yahoo.co.uk Project Manager: Mr Matthew Wong QUANTITY SURVEYOR AQS Services Sdn Bhd (Johor Office) 47-01 Jalan Molek 1/8, Taman Molek 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-3556 071 Fax: +607-3554 048 E-mail: aqssbmy@gmail.com Quantity Surveyor: Mr Lim Joon Fai MAIN CONTRACTOR KC Contract Sdn Bhd 35, Jalan Rusa 1, Taman Scientex 81750 Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia.

Tel: +607-2899 883 Fax: +607-2899 887 E-mail: info@scientex.com.my Quantity Surveyor: Ms Siti Hawa

BRIEF DESCRIPTION Proposed developed is the latest residential component of Taman Pulai Mutiara (Scientex Pulai). It comprises 468 units of three-storey terrace house with land area 18’ × 65’ and a layout of 4 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms.

Sprawling over 326 acres of prime freehold land, Taman Pulai Mutiara (Scientex Pulai) is poised to become a new integrated mixed development with amenities in a self-contained township.

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