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NEWS & EVENTS
The International Tunnelling and Underground
Space Association calls for nomination for the
7 th ITA Tunnelling Awards
The 7 th edition of ITA Tunnelling and Underground Space
Awards is officially launched! Since 2015, the international
competition seeks and rewards remarkable achievements within
tunnelling industry. Organized by the International Tunnelling
and Underground Space Association, which gathers 78 Member
Nations 1 and 300 corporate and individual members, the event
both showcases the latest innovations, techniques and methods
implemented in underground construction. It also offers a global
overview of on-going projects all over the world. Due to recent
global pandemic which impacted international travels, this edition
will be held online through a dedicated platform.
The submissions can be made through different categories
showing essential aspects of tunnelling industry. Over the past
years, underground space has been identified as a crucial lever to
build resilient urban environments and tackle impacts of climate
change.
Sustainability and Ethic have become the driving forces
behind all underground projects, and through this new edition,
ITA Tunnelling and Underground Space Awards has at heart
to demonstrate the evolution of the industry to meet these
new challenges, and especially with the new category “Beyond
Engineering: Making Underground Works Projects Even Better”.
The eight awards categories are:
• Major Project of the Year (more than €500 million)
• Project of the Year (between €50 million & €500 million)
• Project of the Year Incl. Renovation (up to €50 million)
• Technical Innovation of the Year
• Beyond Engineering: Making Underground Works Projects
Even Better
• Oddities of the Underground
• Innovative & Contributing Underground Spaces
• Young Tunneller of the Year
Entries and selection process has to be made on ITA website.
Nominations for the different categories must be related to
projects for which the major civil engineering work was completed
between 1 January 2019 and 1 April 2021. The Young Tunneller of
the Year rewards an individual born after 1 January 1986 and who
has brought an outstanding contribution to tunnelling.
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Trackunit announces strategic expansion in Asia Pacific
Japan region with new offices and regional leadership to
support growth in construction
Trackunit, a global leader in softwareled
telematics solutions for off-highway
vehicles and construction market
equipment, has increased its APJ presence
with the appointment Chi Sen Gay, a
highly experienced global tech senior
executive, and the opening of its regional
headquarters in Singapore as well as new
offices in Japan and Australia. The new
moves build upon Trackunit’s existing
presence to better serve current and new
customers throughout the region.
Leading the expansion in Asia
Pacific Japan (APJ) as newly appointed
SVP for the region, Chi Sen Gay brings
decades of experience garnered from the
enterprise IT sector, where he focused on
software, hardware, and services. Chi Sen
previously worked at global companies
including Schneider Electric and IBM and
brings strong knowledge and experience
of building a digital business.
Trackunit is a driving force in the
digitization of the construction sector,
serving equipment manufacturers, rental
companies, and contractors, connecting
construction equipment and processing
data to the cloud to deliver value-added
insights. The APJ region is highly receptive
to the benefits that technology provides.
It is a major opportunity for Trackunit’s
SaaS capabilities to add insights and value
for customers. The digital transformation
of the construction industry supports
customers’ greater understanding of their
site environments and machine asset
health.
Chi Sen Gay stated: “Having
spent more than two decades in the
region’s tech industry, improving data
centre uptime and availability through
digitization, I see a great deal of symmetry
in what is now happening in construction.
People in this region are highly interested
in technology and keen to realise its
possibilities! I look forward to leading the
Trackunit team as we support construction
through its own digital transformation,
changing the way equipment and
machines are operated and maintained
and helping to eliminate downtime.”
Trackunit CEO Soeren Brogaard
said, “I’m delighted to announce the
appointment of Chi Sen Gay and the
opening of a new regional headquarters
and offices to better serve Asia Pacific
Digital transformation expert, Chi Sen Gay,
appointed to lead Trackunit in APJ as new
Regional HQ established in Singapore.
- one of the largest global construction
equipment (CE) markets and home
to some of the most technologically
advanced OEMs. We have a growing
installed customer base in the region and
it’s important that Trackunit puts feet
on the ground to help them realise the
efficiency, productivity and profitability
benefits which digital transformation
means for their businesses.”
IM GROUP completes installation for leading
manufacturer in Western Europe
The recently rebranded IM GROUP (formerly Inkmaker Group)
has announced the completion of a major installation in Western
Europe.
The project, led by Oliver Daulon, General Manager, Inkmaker
France SARL / Area Sales Manager for IM GROUP, was completed
in record time by a specialised team at IM GROUP’s Headquarters
in Turin, Italy.
“It was challenging for our colleagues, to work through COVIDrelated
restrictions, in meeting the tight deadline but the positive
attitude of the team, led by Enrico Mattiazzi, ensured that all ran
smoothly and to plan,” explained Olivier.
The project, involving water-based state-of the-art gravimetric
and volumetric dispensing technology, agitators and qualitycontrol
stations interconnected via flexible conveying systems,
brought together several components from the various brands
within IM GROUP.
“We are very pleased with the outcome and look forward
to completing many more projects with this client,” concluded
Christophe Rizzo, CEO EMEA / Americas, IM GROUP.
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IM GROUP listed in Europe’s top 10 chemical tech
solutions providers 2021
The recently rebranded IM GROUP (formerly Inkmaker Group) has
been recognised as one of the “TOP 10 CHEMICAL TECH SOLUTION
PROVIDERS IN EUROPE 2021” by Manufacturing Technology
Insights.
Headquartered in Italy, IM GROUP, a global technology leader
focused on reliability, offers total process engineering through its
brands: Inkmaker, Rexson, Vale-tech, Swesa, Teko and Tecnopails.
The Group’s core business – predominantly in the paint, coatings,
ink and chemical industry – offers design and manufacturing
through to complete engineering studies and turnkey solutions;
customised plant engineering and software design; highly accurate
automated dispensing; process equipment from bulk handling to
filling lines; POS equipment and other related services.
“We have invested significantly in the global evolution of our
Group from systems and processes, software and technology
through to human capital and the acquisition of several companies
with specific expertise. All of this was recently revealed in the
international media with the rebranding of our Inkmaker Group
to IM GROUP. This recognition by Manufacturing Technology
Insights therefore comes as a great honour to us, and we would
like to thank the judges for their exhaustive research at arriving at
their decision,” said Christophe Rizzo, CEO EMEA / Americas, IM
GROUP.
Several criteria attracted Manufacturing Technology Insights
to IM GROUP, amongst which the Group’s technological and
automated systems. IM GROUP, renowned in the industry for its
leading proprietary software – the brain behind its installations
and machines – and its systems that are manufactured in three
continents, guarantee highly accurate colours consistently,
precisely and instantly in the 15 countries, throughout the five
continents, where it operates.
IM GROUP, already renowned as one of Asia’s leading processengineering
solutions providers, and who last year expanded their
factory premises in China to double its previous size, is highly
respected in the industry for its unique strategy of employing a
dual-CEO leadership. This, the Group advocates, focuses their
attention more intently either side of the globe. Roberto Guerra,
CEO Asia Pacific, IM GROUP, who is currently visiting the Italian
headquarters concluded, “Industry 4.0 technology and smart
factories are at the drivers of our growth. This nomination,
although specifically for Europe, is significant throughout all our
brands and geographical locations, we are very proud of our
colleagues and the prestigious recognition they have brought the
entire Group.”
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Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
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First Look at Taiwan Excellence
Innovative Building Materials
With innovative thinking, precisions manufacturing and an
extensive supply chain, Taiwan is leading the pack in the building
materials industry. “Taiwan Excellence” – the symbol of the
highest honour of Taiwan’s premium products – will hold a
Building Materials Online Product Launch on 25 August 2021,
providing Malaysia participants a closer look at Taiwan’s top
brands and their ground-breaking advances that improve user
quality and safety. The product launch will be divided into two
categories: kitchen & bathroom and factory building materials.
In order to facilitate new business opportunities, a one-onone
business matching session will also be held on 26 August
2021, the following day of the event. This will allow interested
Malaysian businesses to further connect with the Taiwanese
building materials companies.
Jye Li An Technology Taiwan Sakura Sheng Tai Brassware Herher Synergy Sanitar
The 10 Taiwan Excellence awarded building materials brands
include:
➢ SESSION 1: KITCHEN & BATHROOM
• JYE LI AN TECHNOLOGY – 21*21 Bathroom Heating Fan
(J-411)
JYE LI AN specializes in the research and development of
automated high-quality household products. Their J-411
bathroom heating fan is suitable for the ceiling opening of the
built-in bathroom exhaust fan in old houses.
• TAIWAN SAKURA – Chimney Type Cooker Hood
(RW7100/9100)
TAIWAN SAKURA is the biggest manufacturer of gas water
heaters, range hoods, stoves and built-in hobs on the
Taiwanese market. Key products include chimney-type cooker
hood (RW7100/9100), which comprises a smart deodorization
system with their patented 2-1 rectification plate design for
easy detachment.
• SHENG TAI BRASSWARE – JUSTIME Water Drinking Faucet
SHENG TAI prides themselves on their design in sanitary
products via their own brand “JUSTIME”. Their Water Drinking
Faucet uses lead-free brass with chrome plating, making the
product acid-resisting, heat-resistant and erode-resisting.
• HERHER SYNERGY – MiniBle Q Microbubble Faucet Aerator
HERHER SYNERGY is an enterprise that has experienced and
professional personnel in R&D, and marketing. Microbubbles
created by MiniBle Q, which are 500 times smaller than the
size of human pores, can enter into the surface of our skin
or vegetable to achieve deep cleaning, while reduces water
wastage by 15 – 30%, and enhances the power of degreasing
by saving 10-15% of detergent usage.
• SANITAR – Sink and cabinet
SANITAR, under their own brand Caesar, follows the world’s
most advanced trends. Introducing their high-temperature
fire-resistant ceramic technology (Fine Fire Clay), which uses
one-piece firing method to make the products integrally
formed. The company is also the only sanitary ware
manufacturer in Taiwan capable of developing a super large
integrated porcelain basin.
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Sheng Yuan Electric Yoke Industrial Fradox Global Well-Link Industry Ching Yuang Enterprise
➢ SESSION 2: FACTORY
• SHENG YUAN ELECTRIC – VIVI – V8D Circulation Fan
SHENG YUAN, under their “ALASKA” brand, is a producer
of silent ventilating fans and artistic ceiling fans. Their VIVI
wall fan is equipped with 8 inch aerodynamic blades and
DC motor for powerful circulating airflow, which works
perfectly with the air-conditioning to create an energysaving
and comfortable space.
• YOKE INDUSTRIAL – Key Eye Point
YOKE is one of top iconic Taiwanese manufacturers of lifting
fittings for chain, wire rope and webbing slings with over
35 years of experience in the industry. Their Key Eye Point
can rotate through 360° adjustable in the direction of the
load and with a key attached serving as torque wrench, it
brings you risk-free solution for lifting.
• FRADOX GLOBAL – Venting Master’ - Natural Roof
Ventilation
FRADOX is committed to the research and development of
energy-saving, carbon- reducing and environment-friendly
products. Their “Venting Master” Natural Roof Vent uses an
upward-opening design to cool down by natural convection.
• WELL-LINK INDUSTRY – KVM Viscoelastic Damper (KVM)
WELL-LINK is the largest manufacturer of anti-seismic
devices and structural bearings for buildings and
infrastructure in Taiwan. The Well-Link KVM Viscoelastic
Damper (KVM) is a passive, velocity displacement
dependent energy dissipation device for vibration control
and seismic protection of structures, which reduces the
effects due to earthquakes and wind.
• CHING YUANG ENTERPRISE – LED Balloon Light Tower
CHING YUANG specializes in manufacturing high watt LED
lighting products, ventilation systems and spot coolers.
Their LED Balloon Light Tower is not only energy saving but
also combines fan heat dissipation to extend the life of the
lamp.
Don’t miss out on this informative online product launch
by Taiwan Excellence! For more information and registration,
please call +6018-355 2560 (Mr Gabriel Chow) or visit event
website: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/WOBl.
Vestas secures 113 MW wind order in Japan with
customised tall tower solution
Vestas has secured an order for the 113 MW Sumita Tono Wind
Farm in Japan with Green Power Sumita Tono GK.
With the site located in complex mountainous terrain in
the Iwate Prefecture, Vestas has developed a customised tower
solution for the project to accommodate the site’s challenging
transport, wind and seismic load conditions, and it will feature
the tallest hub heights for any wind turbines above 4 MW rating
in the country, unlocking new wind resources at higher and more
consistent wind speeds. Developed by Green Power Investment
Corporation (GPI), the order will include supply and supervision
of installation of 27 Vestas V117-4.2 MW turbines of which 23 will
be installed on 114-meter towers and the other four on 94-meter
towers.
It will be the first collaboration between Vestas and GPI,
which is the Japanese partner of US-based Pattern Energy Group
LP that since 2004 has been focused on developing, constructing,
and operating renewable projects in Japan.
Vestas will also deliver a multi-year Active Output
Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement for the wind
farm, providing an energy-based availability guarantee to ensure
optimised performance and long-term business case certainty for
the customer.
Delivery of the turbines will begin in the first quarter of 2022,
with commissioning is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Malaysian talents make nation proud with regional win
The 13 th edition of Asia Young Designer Awards (AYDA)
International Finale organised by Nippon Paint came to a
successful conclusion following the announcement of Dayana
Aripin and Evva Lim Fee Yah, both from Malaysia, as Asia
Young Designers of the Year 2020. The budding designers were
crowned winners in the Architectural Category and Interior
Design Category respectively, beating other finalists from 13
participating locations across Asia.
Along with gaining recognition for their design and Malaysia
on a prestigious international platform, the crowned winners will
also receive a chance to embark on a fully-sponsored, six-week
Design Discovery programme at Harvard University’s Graduate
School of Design (GSD) in Massachusetts, USA, worth US$10,000.
Dayana Aripin from Universiti Sains Malaysia bagged the
winning prize for the Architectural Category with her project
titled ‘Microhousing Within the Heritage Context’. Inspired by
the heritage homes of Georgetown, Penang, the concept uses a
microhousing solution for urban development in pocket spaces
of heritage zones that will revitalise spaces, bringing more locals
to live with the existing neighbourhood. Evva Lim Yee Fah with
her winning project ‘WO.MEN Women Empowering Centre’ for
the Interior Design Category is from Taylor’s University. The
project aims to create a safe living space offering resources and
opportunities to achieve empowerment.
“The past year has shown the importance of innovation,
sustainability and empathy as we continue to brave the
global pandemic. This edition of AYDA therefore holds a great
significance in our journey forward. In the next edition, we are
hoping to see more entries emerge from Malaysia as we look
forward to the impact that these spaces and designs will create
for generations to come,” said Datin Wong Meng Lee, Assistant
General Manager of Marketing, of Nippon Paint Malaysia.
Held virtually, the international design competition revolved
around the theme of ‘Forward: Human-Centred Design’ setting
the stage for aspiring designers to create spaces that are
socially conscious while being innovative and sustainable. Both
the winning designs were successfully able to combine human
elements of heritage and empowerment respectively, and
portray a sustainable design outlook.
This year’s edition also took special care to include several
digital interactions and virtual coaching sessions where
all the participants were able to interact with recognised
industry mentors and coaches, as well as online workshops for
participants to sharpen their creative storytelling skills before
the virtual awards ceremony that was held live and garnered
over 700 views during the event.
AYDA by Nippon Paint has begun the journey toward its 14 th
edition, bringing together young designers, mentors and industry
professionals under one roof. Themed ‘Amplifying Empathy
through Design’, AYDA 2021 is open for entry submissions and
will push the boundaries of ingenuity even further.
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Malaysia’s construction industry to grow by 14.6% in
2021, driven by investments in transportation and
energy projects, says GlobalData
Malaysia’s construction industry is set to recover in 2021 and
expand by 14.6% after construction activity was brought to a
standstill due to the impact of COVID-19 containment measures.
However, the recovery is more a reflection of the depths to which
activity fell in 2020 amid the COVID-19 lockdown, rather than a
sign of resurgence, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics
company.
According to GlobalData’s report, ‘Construction in Malaysia
– Key trends and opportunities to 2025 (Q2 2021)’, Malaysia’s
construction activity had slowed considerably in 2019 due to
delays in several mega construction projects and an increase in
unsold housing stock. This weakness was further exacerbated
with the pandemic in 2020 and as a result, construction valueadd
declined by 19.4% in real terms. The recovery in 2021 will be
driven by investments in transportation and energy projects as
well as affordable housing.
The construction industry is expected to post an annual
average growth rate of 6.5% in real terms between 2022 – 2025,
driven by a recovery in economic conditions, coupled with
investments in transport infrastructure, renewable energy,
residential, telecommunications and water infrastructure
projects. In mid-December 2020, the government approved a
2021 budget worth RM322.5 billion where 73.3% is allocated
towards operational expenditure, 21.4% towards development
expenditure and the remaining 5.3% towards dealing with the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Willis Rooney, Economist at GlobalData, commented:
“Recovery over the forecast period will be supported by the
government’s aim to increase the share of renewable energy in
the total energy mix from 2% in 2019 to 20% by 2025; to achieve
this, an investment of RM33 billion will be required over the next
six years. Forecast period growth will also be supported by the
development of telecommunication infrastructure to improve
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the quality and coverage of 4G broadband services and set the
foundation for 5G in the country. To support this, the government
launched the Jendela Plan with an investment of RM21 billion, to
be implemented between 2020 and 2025.”
Both residential and commercial construction struggled over
the course of 2020, with the recovery in both sectors expected
to be gradual. The residential sector’s output over the short term
is expected to remain weak due to the disruption to residential
construction activity, coupled with weak demand for housing.
Rooney added: “As part of the 2021 budget, the government
announced further measures to support the housing sector,
which includes collaboration with financial institutions to roll
out a rent-to-own program, which will benefit first-time home
buyers until 2022. The government also allocated funds for the
construction of houses for low-income home buyers, which
will be used to build housing units under the People’s Housing
Programme, as well as the Rumah Mesra Rakyat and Perumahan
Penjawat Awam housing programmes.”
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Kempinski’s ‘art of living’
comes alive at 8 conlay
with a phygital interactive
lifestyle mini movie series
Kempinski “art of living”
phygital interactive
lifestyle campaign.
KSK Land, Malaysia’s leading lifestyle and design property
company, is bringing the 5-star luxury hotel services of Kempinski
to “life” with an exciting integrated interactive ‘choose your
own adventure’ mini movie series. As a teaser to how one can
experience the ‘art of living’ with Kempinski, the team at 8 Conlay
has created an interactive digital storytelling series that will enable
you to choose your own Kempinski services and craft your journey
through living at YOO8 (https://yoo8kempinski.8conlay.com/).
Presented in three chapters, this virtual experience offers users
the opportunity to directly experience the hallmarks of Kempinski’s
hospitality services from a first-person perspective. Launched
recently, users will be provided with various scenarios that enable
them to interact with these services, resulting in an intimate and
first-person account of what it would be like to live as a resident
of YOO8 serviced by Kempinski – the world’s tallest twisted twin
residential towers.
“We have always looked at how we can uniquely provide an
opportunity for people to experience what elevated living means
by focusing on connecting emotionally with customers through
crafted and meaningful experiences. This encompasses digital
experiences as well that have become very much a part of modernday
life. The next step will be to translate these mini movies into
a physical experience that will take place at the YOO8 branded
residences,” said Joanne Kua, CEO of KSK Group & MD of KSK Land.
She added that by seamlessly integrating the ‘decision’ format
into the world of ‘YOO8 serviced by Kempinski’, in a digitally
interactive approach, allows KSK Land to use big data in order
to understand the service and lifestyle preferences better for
future residences of YOO8. This will enable us to understand
our customers more precisely on the back end, translating into
designing and curating a better lifestyle when the YOO8 residences
are completed next year at 8 Conlay.
Perfectly poised between nature and the city’s leading
attractions, 8 Conlay will elevate the art of living with its fourstorey
lifestyle retail quarters; the first and only five-star Kempinski
Hotel in Malaysia; and branded residences called YOO8 serviced by
Kempinski that presents timeless interiors designed by Steve Leung
& YOO (Tower A) and Kelly Hoppen for YOO (Tower B) – the first
collaboration of its kind in Southeast Asia.
The solar installation at the Intel chip and assembly test
manufacturing facility at Kulim Hi Tech Park in Malaysia,
is Intel’s largest solar farm outside of the U.S.
(Source: Intel Corporation)
Intel unveils its largest
solar farm outside USA
Intel’s Malaysia operations are now harnessing solar energy to
help power its six buildings across its Kulim and Penang campus,
thanks to a new 3.2 megawatt (MW) solar installation completed
in January this year. The installation is achieving 4.1MW in total
installed capacity which is provided by NEFIN, a renewable energy
developer. The project is Intel’s largest solar farm outside of the
United States of America.
The construction work began in 2020 during the global
pandemic, which presented many challenges but nonetheless
the solar system was put into operation in January 2021. The
completion of this project contributes about 15% of Intel’s global,
on-site solar PV electric power capacity. It will also reduce carbon
dioxide emissions by about 3,800 tonnes.
“Our continued investments in alternative energy are
the key pillar of Intel’s continued commitment to operating
our manufacturing facilities with the lowest impact to the
environment. The use of renewable power generated on-site at
Intel Malaysia is a critical part of Intel’s efforts as a responsible
corporate citizen to doing better by our planet, and as part of
our RISE 2030 goals of achieving 100% renewable power,” said
Robin Martin, Corporate Vice President and General Manager
of Assembly Test Manufacturing and Managing Director of Intel
Malaysia.
The new solar farm panels at Intel Malaysia cover an area
roughly equivalent to approximately 900 carpark spaces and
an additional 50,208 sq ft on buildings’ rooftops, generating
approximately 6,000MWh of electricity annually. The campus
buildings’ electricity demand during peak hours is replaced
partially by solar sources. The energy supply from solar sources
also helps diversify and introduce renewable energy mix into the
campus energy supply mix, which was predominantly powered by
natural gas and coal sources.
In line with the World Earth Day theme of “Restore Our
Earth”, Intel reaffirms its commitment to conserving energy and
expanding on its renewable energy projects and energy-efficient
technologies in technology design and operations, in combating
climate change. Intel has already deployed several solar thermal
systems for the supply of domestic hot water to all its campuses in
Malaysia to eliminate its dependence on conventional fuel sources
and will continue the expansion of clean and green energy sources
to reduce emissions.
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JJ-LAPP partners with Clenergy to make solar
energy accessible in ASEAN
JJ-LAPP, the cable technology joint venture of diversified industrial
conglomerate, Jebsen and Jessen Group, and LAPP Holding Asia, has
expanded their partnership with Clenergy, a globally renowned solar
mounting gear provider, for the distribution of Clenergy’s products in
countries across South East Asia.
The partnership will enable engineering, construction and
procurement companies in ASEAN including Singapore, Malaysia,
Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines to access
Clenergy’s entire portfolio of products through JJ-LAPP’s extensive
regional network.
Electricity demand in Southeast Asia (SEA) is increasing at a
tremendous rate, projected to grow at a 3.7% annual rate during
2016 – 2040 twice the global average. To meet the growing electricity
consumption and at the same time achieving ASEAN’s target to
secure 23% of their primary energy from modern, sustainable, and
renewable sources by 2025, SEA countries are substantially scaling up
their deployment of renewables in the energy sector.
This has resulted in the SEA region being one of the fastest
growing solar energy markets, with the share of renewables in the
region’s primary energy mix predicted to rise to 37% by 2040. JJ-LAPP
and Clenergy’s partnership comes at a time when the industry’s
confidence in investing in renewables is growing due to the region’s
rising population, economic growth, and nascent renewable energy
capacity development.
JPP-LAPP’s Regional Head of Business Development Mr John Hng,
in a statement said working with Clenergy will augment JJ-LAPP’s
existing offering of products and solutions for the renewable energy
and solar industries, enabling them to offer customers a one-stop
solution for all of their product needs.
Clenergy’s range of solar mounting gear from their SolarRoof,
Ground, Water, and Elevate series, will complement JJ-LAPP’s current
suite of offerings such as the LAPP solar cables and connectors, Trina
solar panels, and Huawei solar inverters to meet the growing demand
for renewable energy in the region.
“The use of renewable energy has not just been proven to be
beneficial to the environment but has also been seen as a driving
factor in aiding the economy’s development. We already see a global
shift in investment towards renewables, particularly with solar
power in Asia, and we hope this promotes industry participation in
green technology,” Mr Hng said.
With the cost of generating renewable energy rapidly declining,
ASEAN countries have an opportunity to shift towards more
sustainable business practices. Malaysia is already the world’s
third-largest producer of photovoltaic (PV) cells, while investment
in Thailand’s solar manufacturing industry contributes to the PV
output for global markets. Singapore is also focusing on solar PV
deployment as a sustainable energy source, and is forecasted to add
1.2GW of new power capacity generated between now and 2030.
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PROJECTS
Artist impression: Ocean Flower Island, built in Yangpu Bay, spans
roughly 8 km 2 , putting it among the world’s largest artificial islands.
(Source: l-a-v-a.net)
PROJECT AT A GLANCE
Classification: Mixed Development
Location: Hainan, China
Approx. Project Cost: US$24 billion
Approx. Commencement Date: 2012
Approx. Completion Date: 4Q 2020
OCEAN FLOWER ISLAND
Hainan, a tropical island off southern China,
is often described as the nation’s answer
to Hawaii. It attracts more than 60 millions
domestic tourists each year, as holidaymakers
would come to enjoy the province’s ancient
towns, warm climate, clean air and lush forests.
Off the coast of Hainan, a number of huge
construction projects are underway to create artificial islands that
support the province by adding to its tourism offer. Among these
projects is the Ocean Flower Island, situated in the waters north
of Hainan. Although the construction of the site had been affected
by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ocean Flower Island opened on
schedule in late 2020. It is expected to welcome 10 million visitors
each year.
DESIGN COMPOSITION
Developed by Chinese real-estate investment group Evergrande,
the Ocean Flower Island is named for the graphic design
resembling three blossoming flowers in the sea. The artificial
archipelago is made of three independent islets with a planned
reclamation area about eight square kilometres, putting it among
the world’s largest artificial islands, and has 40km of coastline.
The Ocean Flower Island is home to nearly 60 hotels, as
well as retail space, museums, an opera house, food streets
with restaurants and the world’s biggest conference centre, in
cascading building forms. The island is zoned by seasons: ‘winter
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DEVELOPER:
Evergrande Real Estate Group
wonderland’, ‘amber autumn’, ‘spring field’.
Notable developments at the Ocean Flower Island include
a 7-star hotel designed by LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary
Architecture), an international think tank set up in 2007 with a
focus on research and design, with offices in Sydney, Stuttgart
and Berlin. The Hainan Ocean Flower Resort is located within the
man-made petal-shaped island, linked by a bridge to the island
of Hainan. For the hotel, water (ripples, natural geometry of a
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A view of Ocean Flower Island.
(Source: china.org.cn)
(Source: skyscrapercity.com)
(Source: skyscrapercity.com)
(Source: skyscrapercity.com)
Artist impression.
(Source: l-a-v-a.net)
water drop) + Architecture (rock formations created by water
erosion, sea caverns) were the design inspiration. The smooth
flowing semi-symmetrical geometry of natural ripples informed
the hotel design. Liquefied geometry links the hotel form to the
surrounding water, integrating spaces above and below the water
line including an elevated green space. Additionally, a marina
seamlessly connects to the hotel base to create an exclusive
water experience on each side of the hotel tower. A central glass
atrium brings natural light and air into the hotel areas. Sustainable
features include a bio-filtration system, solar energy, wind
generation and water collection.
The Ocean Flower Island also has a 1.37million sq ft marine
world with a water park. The marine world features four themed
zones, showcasing a world-class variety of attractions and
interactive animal exhibits as well as dining and retail offerings.
Adjacent to the Ocean Flower Island Marine Park is the Grand
Aquarium, a massive indoor attraction with stunning array of sea
creatures including a coral reef system, sharks and manta rays.
US-based IdeAttack was exclusively engaged for masterplanning,
concept design, and attraction /exhibit development for these
parks.
Meanwhile, the Ocean Flower Water Park has six different
themed complexes fitted with a number of record-breaking
additions and firsts, including China’s first and the world’s longest
RocketBlast Water Coaster, as well as the country’s first 6-person
TornadoWave. The entire waterpark is centred around a giant
snow-topped mountain.
There are 28 characteristic museums planned for the site,
among which is the Ocean Flower Island Museum. The museum
is composed of eight modern buildings covering an area of about
74,000m 2 including 23,000m 2 for gross building area.
Additionally, the Ocean Flower Island is set to have more than
20 recreation projects, seven folklore squares, an amphitheatre,
an arboretum, convention facilities, a film art centre, a music hall,
numerous gardens and parks, ice skating rink, massive central
park, world fairyland, sports fields, and sprig cities in the style of
five countries as well as luxury residential housing, among others.
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OUTLOOK
Yellow Meranti featured at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa.
BEAUTIFUL MERANTI
A feature by Malaysian Timber Council
Meranti is a lovely and versatile timber
from the genus Shorea. It has high
commercial value and can be easily
found in Malaysia. Meranti can grow well
over 50 metres in height with diameters
ranging from one to 1.5 metres on
average.
There are over 190 species of Shorea that come in
different colours in the heartwood but share somewhat similar
characteristics in terms of texture, grain, and workability. Meranti
is often found in grey or yellow blending to reddish depending
on where it is harvested. It ages to golden brown with continued
exposure to light while its heartwood can vary from dark red/
purple to a straw yellow or pale white. The wood is straight
grained but often interlocked producing a distinctive ribbon
striped appearance.
Malaysia’s expanse of lush tropical forest provides for
excellent high-grade Meranti timbers, which are sought-after
by discerning buyers from Europe, United States of America,
Australia, and Japan. It is the recommended hardwood for
outdoor and indoor applications due to its durability, strength,
and attractive grains.
Meranti is mainly used for manufacturing windows, doors,
Dark Red Meranti featured at Heritage Villas Valriche Mauritius.
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and frames, among others, due to its good
technical properties and wide availability.
It is one of the tropical hardwoods that
are sustainably produced in the country.
A legally harvested timber, Meranti’s
demand has grown over the years and is
set to remain as a key export to Europe.
There are two large groups of
commercial Meranti – Dark Red Meranti,
and Meranti “DUC” or ‘Dark Uniform
Colour’ comprising a mixture of several
Meranti species of similar colour and
grain.
DARK RED MERANTI (DRM)
Dark Red Meranti or
DRM is generally found
in well-drained forests,
on low hills as well as
the top and upper slope
of ridges throughout
Malaysia. The sapwood is
not clearly defined from
the heartwood, which is
medium red to deep red-brown in colour.
The texture is moderately coarse and
even.
DRM is a light hardwood with a density
of 450-700kg/m 3 air dry. It is one of the
easier hardwoods to work with. It easily
machines, cuts, mills, and sands. It has a
course, fibrous texture with open pores.
The straight-grain composition of Meranti
means it is friendly to planers.
Major species of Dark Red Meranti
that are widely available are Meranti
Bukit, Meranti Nemesu and Meranti
Seraya.
MERANTI NEMESU
Meranti Nemesu is a deep
red timber that has a
density of 500-650kg/m 3
when it is kiln-dried at 15%
moisture content. Its colour
ranges from dark brown
to reddish brown and as it
ages, acquires a beautiful
silvery patina (unless a UV
protectorate is applied). It machines easily,
glues and stains well too. The timber
is extensively used for manufacturing
staircase, as well as for boatbuilding,
millwork, including window and door
applications.
Meranti Nemesu is comparable to Sipo
and Sapele in terms of colour, stability and
durability.
MERANTI SERAYA
Meranti Seraya, on the
other hand, is medium red
in colour with a density
of 450-550kg/m 3 when
kiln-dried at 15% moisture
content.
Occasionally referred to
as “Philippines Mahogany”,
Meranti Seraya is dark
red to purple-brown in colour with
white streaks. It also has straight and
interlocked grains. It’s durable, easy
to work with, paints and stains equally
well. The aesthetically pleasing timber is
most commonly used for manufacturing
window frames, in addition to millwork,
window and door applications, and
boatbuilding.
It is comparable to Khaya and Spanish
cedar in colour, stability and durability.
MERANTI “DUC”
Meranti “DUC” refers to a group of
Meranti timbers that are in dark uniform
colours and grains. The Meranti species
Hotel Viceroy Maldives.
under “DUC” are widely distributed
in well-drained lowland forests and
hill dipterocarp forests. The sapwood
is clearer in colour – usually greyish –
and distinct from the heartwood. The
hardwood timbers have colours ranging
from smooth pink to soft red with
densities from 400-500kg/m 3 when kilndried
at 15% moisture content. They are
also easy to work with, either by hand and
can be easily glued, stained/painted, and
nailed.
It is commonly used for marine and
millwork applications and is similar to
Okoume and Red Grandis in colour,
stability and durability.
WHY MALAYSIAN MERANTI?
• Attractive.
• Certified legal and sustainably sourced.
• No additional chemical is needed for
protection against fungal infection
after proper kiln-drying.
• Available under Malaysian Grading
Rules (MGR) 2009 – Select, Standard,
Serviceable, Utility and Merchantable.
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OUTLOOK
APPLICATIONS:
Applications Meranti Bukit Meranti Nemesu Meranti Seraya Meranti “DUC”
Doors & Windows/Frames
Decking & Poles
Staircases
Interior Furnishing
Fascia Boards
Furniture
Outdoor Furniture
Boat Building
PROPERTIES:
Dark Red Meranti
Ease of planning
Quality of planning finish
Ease of boring
Quality of boring finish
Ease of turning
Quality of turning finish
Ease of treatability
Nailing
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MERANTI “DUC”
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Quality of planning finish
Ease of boring
Quality of boring finish
Ease of turning
Quality of turning finish
Ease of treatability
Nailing
Note: Working properties are rated from Poor (0) to Excellent (5).
Treatability is rated from Very Easy (0) to Very Difficult (5).
MERANTI AT A GLANCE
Cost
$ $
$ $ $
Weight
Hardness
Stability
Durability
Strength
Toxicity
Reading Room at Pulau Springs.
Workability
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MALAYSIAN
TIMBERS
THE PREFERRED
CHOICE
Sustainable
Renewable
Versatile
Durable
Diverse
The remarkable performance characteristics of Malaysian
timbers have allowed architects and designers globally to
feature timber in time-transcending designs that match
beauty with functionality.
Your go-to resource for information on
Malaysian timbers
www.mtc.com.my
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES
ADVERTORIAL
A 50MW brownfield solar project in Kedah.
(Source: theedgemarkets.com)
Green energy with CSC Steel’s realzinc TM solar photovoltaic (PV) system
In response to achieve national carbon neutrality, countries
worldwide have shifted towards the use of reliable and
environmentally friendly solar energy. The International
Renewable Agency (IRENA) noted that the cumulative solar
photovoltaic (PV) deployment has reached 578 GW at the
end of 2019, while the Global Trends in Renewable Energy
Investment 2019 report stated that the global investment in
solar energy production reached US$1.3 trillion [1][2] . In a pathway
towards carbon emission reduction, the Malaysian government
has set a goal of 20% of the country’s energy to be generated
from renewable sources by 2025, and one of the most focused
renewable energy sources is solar energy [3][4] .
Generally, the common solar PV systems found in the local
market are rooftop type and ground-mounted type. A groundmounted
solar tracking system is preferable in Large Scale Solar
(LSS) photovoltaic plant, which has capacity packages ranging from
1MWac up to a maximum of 100MWac since the solar tracking
system is able to track the perfect sunray orientation to maximize
solar energy production [5] . To ensure the return of investment
(ROI), the LSS system supplier must assure that the solar PV system
can be operated for minimum 21~25 years under the lowest
maintenance cost. Therefore, relatively cost-friendly CSC Steel’s
realzinc TM products, a well balance galvanized steel (GI) with higher
strength and excellent weathering corrosion resistant is more
suitable in LSS photovoltaic plant as compared to other materials
such as aluminium and stainless steel.
As a local steel supplier, the team of CSC Steel can provide
professional technical support on customer inquiries on time
during the pre-sales and after-sales service. In the year 2021, CSC
Steel had cooperated with Baojia New Energy Manufacturing Sdn
Bhd (Baojia), a prestigious solar product manufacturer in developed
GI steel that customized for solar tracking system. Baojia mainly
supply solar products for Nextracker Inc, the first ranked solar
tracker company in the world.
Recently, CSC Steel has successfully developed a new
generation of SGC440(Mod2) and G380(Mod) with high strength
and high formability properties (min elongation of 26% and 19%
respectively). SGC440(Mod2) is produced by adding Nano-alloy
with low carbon steel under a proper heat-treating process to
improve the material ductility. CSC Steel’s realzinc TM had been
accredited with MS 2660:2020 product certification by SIRIM QAS
International Sdn Bhd, which confidently tells our customer that
the product has undergone assessment and subjected to a program
of supervision and control before they are ready to be used.
Since ground-mounted solar tracking systems are subjected to
high load bearing and wind loading, a precise bracket engineering
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design using high-strength materials can reduce material
consumption while providing a solid foundation and the necessary
strength to hold the solar PV system safely in place. Some solar
tracking system designers have adopted high-strength GI steel with
a thickness of 1.8~2.5mm in the bracket design.
CSC Steel is able to provide multiple configurations to
accommodate these solar tracking systems according to customer
special requirements, as the company is the only local steel
manufacturer capable of producing GI steel with a thickness of
more than 1.8mm. The ability to protect solar PV system from
environmental deterioration is critical since the equipment will be
expected to be exposed under harsh environmental conditions.
Depending on the installation environment, the appropriate
coating quality is an important factor in achieving the desired
LSS PV system service life, which is usually 21-25 years. CSC
Steel’s realzinc TM can be coated up to Z400 zinc code, the highest
specification in Malaysia that enables solar PV structure to fulfil LSS
service life requirement. The product provides galvanic protection
for solar PV structure by offering self-sacrificing capability where
zinc ions react with corrosive agent and eventually protecting
expose solar PV structure from getting rust.
The newly developed G380(Mod) and SGC440(Mod2) have
been verified by Salt Spray test (SST) and Charpy Impact test that
they could meet the corrosion resistant, design strength and
formability requirements of the bracket and subsequently been
approved by international solar energy system manufacturer and
distributor of solar energy equipment, which will be exported to
major markets in the United States and Canada.
CSC Steel is honoured to be able to participate in the progress
of global efforts to reduce carbon emissions, and hopes to
introduce more special steel for solar PV system for the domestic
LSS system use, and jointly move towards on achieving a carbon
neutral country.
[1]
Solar Power. (n.d.). IRENA. Retrieved June 22, 2021, from https://irena.org/costs/Power-Generation-Costs/Solar-
Power
[2]
A decade of renewable energy investment, led by solar, tops USD 2.5 trillion. (2019, September 5). UN Environment
Programme. https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/decade-renewable-energy-investment-ledsolar-tops-usd-25-trillion
[3]
Landau, E. (2019, May 5). Future lies with renewable energy. NST Online. https://www.nst.com.my/news/
nation/2019/05/485777/future-lies-renewable-energy
[4]
Legal Updates on the Solar Energy Industry in Malaysia – Legal Developments. (2020, November 23). The Legal
500. https://www.legal500.com/developments/thought-leadership/legal-updates-on-the-solar-energy-industryin-malaysia-2/
[5]
Rajah & Tann Asia. (2019, January). Here Comes the Sun: The Development of the Solar Energy Industry in
Malaysia. Christopher & Lee Ong. https://www.christopherleeong.com/media/3168/2019-01_development_of_
the_solar_energy_industry_in_malaysia2.pdf
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ADVERTORIAL
THE ULTIMATE ANTI-CORROSION
PROTECTION FOR YOUR STEEL
STRUCTURES
Corrosion is a costly problem. A study by the
worldwide corrosion authority NACE International
indicated that the global cost of corrosion is
estimated to be US$2.5 trillion, equivalent to 3.4%
of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (2013) 1 ;
Malaysia’s annual cost of corrosion is about RM6.7
billion from RM207.4 billion of GDP 2 .
By definition, corrosion is natural process that converts a
refined metal into a more chemically stable form such as its oxide,
hydroxide or sulphide state, which resulted in deterioration of the
material. It can occur all the time and appears in different forms at
different environments.
When exposed to open air, immersed in water or surrounded
by soil, all unprotected steel is subject to corrosion and
consequently will undermine a building’s structural integrity.
Therefore, corrosion protection is essential as it will optimise the
performance and maximise the lifetime of the steel structure to
which it is applied.
ISO 12944 CORROSION PROTECTION
It is important to note that selecting a coating system that
complies with ISO 12944 can provide you with the confidence
and peace of mind that the corrosion protection you specify
will fulfil your project and purpose. ISO 12944 standard aims to
assist engineers and corrosion experts in adopting best practices
in corrosion protection of structural steel in new constructions.
It is widely adopted and globally accepted industry standard,
recognised by specifiers worldwide.
When selecting the best coating system for your project,
you must first consider the environment and then the desired
durability.
1. Determine Environment
It is crucial to determine the environment surrounding
your project. This can be classified as atmosphere category
(where the corrosion can occur in interior and exterior of the
building), and immersed category (for buildings immersed in
water or buried in soil).
1
NACE International. (2016, March). International Measures of Prevention, Application, and
Economics of Corrosion Technologies Study. Author. Retrieved from http://impact.nace.org/
documents/Nace-International-Report.pdf
2
Saupi, S. R. A., Sulaiman, M. A., & Masri, M. N. (2015). Effects of Soil Properties to Corrosion of
Underground Pipelines: A Review. Journal of Tropical Resources and Sustainable Science, 3, 14–18.
Retrieved from https://jtrss.org/JTRSS/volume3/UN-18/3-1-14-18.pdf
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CORROSIVITY CATEGORY EXTERIOR INTERIOR
C1 (Very Low) -
Table 1: Atmospheric-corrosivity categories and typical environments.
Heated buildings with clean atmospheres (e.g. offices, shops,
schools, hotels).
C2 (Low)
C3 (Medium)
C4 (High)
C5 (Very High)
CX (Extreme)
Atmospheres with low level of pollution: mostly rural
areas.
Urban and industrial atmospheres, moderate sulphur
dioxide pollution; coastal areas with low salinity.
Industrial areas and coastal areas with moderate
salinity.
Industrial areas with high humidity and aggressive
atmosphere and coastal areas with high salinity.
Offshore areas with high salinity, industrial areas
with extreme humidity and aggressive atmosphere
and subtropical and tropical atmospheres.
Unheated buildings where condensation can occur, e.g. depots,
sports halls.
Production rooms with high humidity and some air pollution
(e.g. food-processing plants, laundries, breweries, dairies).
Chemical plants, swimming pools, coastal ships and boatyards.
Buildings or areas with almost permanent condensation and
with high pollution.
Industrial areas with extreme humidity and aggressive
atmosphere.
Note: Corrosivity categories can also be estimated by considering the combined effect of the following environment factors: yearly time of wetness, yearly mean concentration of
sulphur dioxide and yearly mean deposition of chloride (see ISO 9223). The loss values used for the corrosivity categories are identical to those given in ISO 9223.
Table 2: Categories for water and soil.
CATEGORY ENVIRONMENT EXAMPLES OF ENVIRONMENT AND STRUCTURES
IM1
IM2
IM3
Fresh Water
Sea or brackish water
Soil
River installations, hydro-electronic power plants.
Immersed structures without cathodic protection (e.g. harbour
areas with structures like sluice gates, locks or jetties).
Buried tanks, steel piles, steel pipes.
IM4
Sea or brackish water
Immersed structures with cathodic protection (e.g. offshore
structures).
Note: For corrosivity category IM1 and IM3, cathodic protection can be used with a paint system tested accordingly.
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2. Desired Durability
Next to be considered is the durability or performance of
the coating system before first major maintenance. Minor
maintenance should be carried out regularly in order to
achieve the required lifespan of the coating system to first
major maintenance. Common durability considerations
include design of the structure, conditions during application,
time to first maintenance and accessibility for maintenance.
Low (L)
DURABILITY
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Concepts & Designs
(Source: clouarchitects.com)
SANYA JINMAO FARM LAB
@ Hainan, China
(Source: clouarchitects.com)
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(Source: clouarchitects.com)
(Source: clouarchitects.com)
The recently completed Sanya Jinmao Farm Lab by
CLOU Architects is a multi-functional exhibition
and retail space located in the Nanfan High Tech
District of Sanya on tropical Hainan Island, China.
The client is Jinmao Sanya Nanfan Rongmao Real
Estate Co., Ltd.
Situated on a 6,900 sqm site, the project
takes shape as a four-storey structure focused on the modern
organic agriculture display and development of lifestyles. The
intricate system of voids fades away the traditional boundaries
between nature and the city, allowing seamless coexistence among
technology and life, maximizing visitors’ communication and
interactions.
CLOU Architects sought to combine the climate features of
the region, integrating its scientific and technological farming
elements. As part of an exhibition centre, the farm lab incorporates
high-tech displays such as agricultural robotics and indoor vertical
farming, introducing a brand new farm-to-table experience. The
project’s intention is to present the high-level technologies to the
public in real-time, emphasizing the evolution of agricultural techs
developed in society and education sectors.
The architects completed the architectural structure and
internal layout into three phases, taking into consideration:
platforms, staircases, and sun protection.
In the beginning, the architects constructed the outdoor public
space outlined with clear scales and rich levels responding to the
four storeys’ functional massing. The cantilever on the second
floor created a semi-outdoor rain shelter for the lower level that
accommodates bar and restaurant areas and a playing outdoor
public platform.
The second point of action was directed to the knitted outdoor
public spaces combined with outdoor circulation. A sculptural
spiral stair dominates the interior while huge stairs of the multifunctional
theatre connect the indoor and outdoor areas, providing
an easier transition through the spaces.
The architects also added a timber grid structure – inspired
by the traditional house of Hainan Li nationality - ensuring
transparency and visual interaction between the levels.
Furthermore, the grid helps natural light and ventilation to flow
through the interior, reducing at the same time sunlight absorption
by 70% and offers an open view towards the surrounding scenery.
(Source: clouarchitects.com)
(Source: designboom.com)
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Concepts & Designs
The architecture was calibrated to comprise as much greenery as possible into
the spatial experience and sensorial perception, including the visual extension of
architectural understanding of contemporary design and how it moves beyond sizes.
(Source: Panjwani Vinay)
SHIBORI OFFICE
@ Gujarat, India
(Source: Panjwani Vinay)
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(Source: Panjwani Vinay)
This is a site office of a real estate development
where visitors can familiarise themselves with
the salient features of the premium Apartment
scheme. The 1,890 sq ft office is more than just
a workspace – it also carried the responsibility
of demonstrating some of the core concepts of
the upcoming scheme – which were attention
to context, an out-of-the-box articulation, and the harnessing of
natural resources integrating the core philosophy of biophilia.
Designed by The Grid Architects, the site stands at a corner
junction and will eventually enjoy the widest road of the city
surrounded by prime educational institutes and hi-tech office
buildings. Its dynamism and incredible ability to transform any
space throughout the day by the drama it creates in conjunction
with architectural features are unmatched. In this particular case,
the epiphany was the rays of light flowing in through the holes in a
tin roof of a structure at the site.
The dotted effect of the sunlight had a powerful effect on that
space, and we set out to harness a little bit of that power. The
result was a perforated fabric that was permeable to sunlight.
The dots turned our minds to Shibori, the Japanese resist dyeing
technique characterized by circles and circular forms. Spatially,
the circles (cut-outs) are actually a perforated entrance (envelope)
that welcomes sunlight and creates patterns, enacting a powerful
drama through the day. The gradation of punctures is strategic:
the larger cut-outs are at the bottom and the smaller ones are
at the upper part to allow the sunlight to come in a controlled,
comfortable manner. In tandem with sunlight, materials, textures,
and colour play their part, too, in the narrative.
The concrete architectural envelope is painted bright terracotta
red, which under the sun’s effulgence, becomes even more riveting
and eye-catching. The simple, mature and functional interiors are
(Source: Panjwani Vinay)
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Concepts & Designs
The architect decided to move away from the usual stereotype of a ‘site office’ to something that was timeless and created a landmark.
(Source: Panjwani Vinay)
articulated in MS, wood and ceramic patterned tiles. These are also
uplifted by the spectacular sciagraphy that unfolds through the day
in the most effective way.
Space is in the form of a simple “L” shape, with a multipurpose
room at the junction of the two arms. One part is dedicated to
the reception/waiting area and a series of cabins, orchestrated
linearly, while the other comprises the meeting room. Pockets of
courtyards play the dual role to unify spaces as well as acting as
an intervening buffer. These also positively impact the indoor air
quality and consequently, the health of users. The plinth of the
L-shaped office is elevated by 1.5 feet to create a floating effect.
The façade that faces the road has full gazing screened by brisesoleils
with circular cut-outs to protect from the harsh southwest
sunlight. This tempered natural light makes the spaces look less
confined and brings about vitality, energy, and productivity.
The inside façade of the “L” shape is fully glazed so that all
the office remains connected in view and spirit to the ongoing
construction and derives some of its energy from the movement
of the workers. A continuous fully glazed window lets light in
and offers an unobstructed view and a protected connection to
the outdoors. The dramatic effect of the cut-outs as shadows
is captured throughout the day, with each moment bringing a
different feel – from the soft morning light to the evening sunset
– transforming the space from one hour to the next. The story
that unfolds is a saga of love between sunlight and the perforated
screen, and the vibration it creates in the space.
Light as empowerment of space. Light as an animating force.
Light as a medium of well-being. Light as a design tool. The
architect explored all aspects of light to create a space that stood
at the intersection of these ideas. The architectural envelope was
not designed for itself, but as a meaningful screen that would
allow us to articulate this core concept. More so, it also became an
element that played a pragmatic role in the interior development
and impacted the interiors such that the inside and the outside
became one.
This project highlights several aspects of the architect’s
philosophy – the respect for natural resources, a harnessing of
earth energies including meaningful and biophilic design that
converses with the environment. This is not a superficial façade
treatment but a Meaningful Screen as an Architecture element
serving as a functional element for the interior too. The purity of
the structure in conversation with sunlight highlights the ethos of
the design philosophy.
The multi-functional and multi-disciplinary character of the structure
has a deep emotional relationship between the building and humans
celebrating light and shadow.
(Source: Panjwani Vinay)
(Source: archdaily.com)
(Source: Panjwani Vinay)
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Landscape
HENDERSON CIFI TIANDI
The street of 1,000 red jars
(Source: Ateliers Jean Nouvel. Photo ©10 Studio. 恒 基 - 旭 辉 新 天 地 /The Roof)
Huangpu District is the birthplace of Shanghai’s
local culture, industry and the Communist Party
of China. Its rich cultures include old houses in
alleyways such as the Yuyuan Garden; modern
industry such as Jiangnan Shipyard; diversified
architecture such as the historic buildings on
the Bund; and the classic Shikumen buildings as
well as historical sites related with the history of the country’s
communist party.
Shanghai’s transformation into a metropolis takes roots
here. Today’s Huangpu District is sometimes referred to as “New
Huangpu”, the result of the merger of three long-standing districts
of Shanghai: Nanshi, Huangpu and Luwan. Each of these districts
has its own distinct history and character.
While Shanghai is popular for many places and reasons, the
French Concession is somewhere on top of that list.
The Former French Concession has long put its stamp on
this part of Shanghai, and it was obviously an honour for French
architect Ateliers Jean Nouvel to design an urban space here
in tune with its urbanism, its plane trees, narrow streets, and
inhabited landscapes. Between Ma Dang and Dan Shui streets,
it was tempting to create a shortcut that would be an urban
and commercial passageway, a sequence evoking vanished
surroundings that have been completely reimagined and are new
and modern; a high, narrow street that’s covered and protected.
The buildings need to know where they reside so as to create
a desire for unique and unpredictable walks. Being open, the
project fits into the quarter’s geometry. The exterior, in a greyish-
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(Source: Ateliers Jean Nouvel. Photo ©10 Studio. 恒 基 - 旭 辉 新 天 地 /The Roof)
(Source: Ateliers Jean Nouvel. Photo ©10 Studio. 恒 基 - 旭 辉 新 天 地 /The Roof)
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Landscape
(Source: Ateliers Jean Nouvel. Photo ©10 Studio. 恒 基 - 旭 辉 新 天 地 /The Roof)
(Source: Ateliers Jean Nouvel. Photo ©10 Studio. 恒 基 - 旭 辉 新 天 地 /The Roof)
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(Source: Ateliers Jean Nouvel. Photo ©10 Studio. 恒 基 - 旭 辉 新 天 地 /The Roof)
beige colour, offers glimpses through the two entrances on Ma
Dang and Dan Shui streets, of a surprising array of lights, colours,
and vegetation. A shopping street on two levels, sequenced by
overhead walkways and small bridges, is submerged between two
flowery walls made up of rows of earthenware jars planted with
different species, both green and coloured.
First commissioned in July 2014 and completed in May 2021,
the project is situated on an 8,400m 2 site. It has a total floor
area of 40,000m 2 , with 25,000m 2 for offices and 15,000m 2 for
basement retail, food and beverage area.
The complementarity between the shops facing each other,
the activities of the offices, and the restaurants up under the
roofs, creates a familiar and naturally animated street, setting
pleasing walks as a target and offering an inviting new itinerary
between Ma Dang and Dan Shui streets.
Shadowplays produced by the adjustable slats of the blinds,
in front of windows bordered by huge flowerpots, play on the
mystery of presences and activities thereby protected, while
inventing a landscape of vegetal friezes in the colours of the
season and of the different flowers. The walls of the passageway
will be painted in variations of brown, amber, orange and multiple
reds.
Ateliers Jean Nouvel noted that: “I’ve imagined all these loving
details to enrich Shanghai, on the Huai Hai side, with this unique
new open-and-covered street: ‘the street of 1000 red jars’.”
(Source: Ateliers Jean Nouvel. Photo ©10 Studio. 恒 基 - 旭 辉 新 天 地 /The Roof)
(Source: Ateliers Jean Nouvel)
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ANCUBIC CAPITAL SDN BHD
Residensi Rimba @ Cubic Botanical, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
PROJECT REF. 0221-7138
CLASSIFICATION Serviced Apartment
STAGE OF PROJECT Structural
LOCATION Lot 5598, Jalan 2/112C,
Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
(GPS: 3.093494, 101.666936)
APPROX. PROJECT COST Undisclosed
APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2019
APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2022
DEVELOPER
Ancubic Capital Sdn Bhd
(A subsidiary of Ancubic Group)
Tel: +603-8076 7768
E-mail: inquiry@ancubic.com
Web: https://ancubic.com
Sales & Marketing Manager: Mr Alan Teong
ARCHITECT
WangHC Architect
Tel: +603-6201 9668 / 6203 9668
E-mail: hancwang@gmail.com
Principal: Ar Hanc Wang Hon Choon
C & S ENGINEER
VED Engineers Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603 8065 2688
Fax: +603 8065 1688
E-mail: vedesb@vedesb.com
Web: www.vedesb.com
Director: Ir Reineke Lok
M & E ENGINEER
Oracle M&E Consult Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603 8062 0936
E-mail: oraclemne@gmail.com
Director: Mr Ben Fong Seik Foo
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
YCL Consult
Tel: +603-9226 3577 / 3677
E-mail: yclconsult@mail.com /
qs@yclconsult.com.my
Web: www.yclconsult.com.my
Principal: Sr Yaw Chan Leong
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Ancubic Construction Sdn Bhd
(A subsidiary of Ancubic Group)
Tel: +603-8076 7768
E-mail: project@ancubic.com
Web: https://ancubic.com
Sales & Marketing Manager: Mr Alan Teong
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Proposed development is a residential
component of Cubic Botanical, a mixed-use
project that also includes retail spaces and
offices. There will be about 1,161 units of
serviced apartments spread across two blocks
that stand on 3.5 acres of freehold land with a
commercial title.The serviced apartments are
available in four design layouts with built-up
areas between 518 - 900 sq ft. Apart from dualkey
units, there are also penthouses spanning
from 1,701 - 2,422 sq ft.
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ASET KAYAMAS SDN BHD
Antara Genting Highlands Resort Suites @ Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia.
PROJECT REF. 0321-7150
CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development
STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework
LOCATION PT 23923 HS(D) 18603 (Lot Baru
43031), Genting Highlands,
Mukim Bentong, Daerah Bentong,
Pahang, Malaysia.
(GPS Coordinates: 3.418067, 101.788528)
APPROX. PROJECT COST Undisclosed
APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 3Q 2020
APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2023
DEVELOPER
Aset Kayamas Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-7989 9888
E-mail: enquiry@asetkayamas.com
Web: https://asetkayamas.com/
Project General Manager: Mr Ben Ching
ARCHITECT
A & A Architects Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-2163 3113
E-mail: aa@aaarchitects.com.my
Web: https://aaarchitects.studio
Director: Ar Ong Chee Soon
C & S ENGINEER
SNA Consult Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-7729 2299
E-mail: snacslt@gmail.com
Web: https://snaconsult.com.my/
Founding Director: Dato’ Ir Robert Ang
M & E ENGINEER
JY Consult PLT
Tel: +603-8080 3639
E-mail: jyconsult168@yahoo.com
Principal Engineer: Ir Raymond Lim
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Vescope Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-7710 0708 / 06
E-mail: admin@vescope.my
Web: http://vescope.my/
Principal: Mr Wong Soon Boo
MAIN CONTRACTOR
To Be Appointed
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Proposed mixed development comprises four
towers of 44 to 46 storeys situated on a
5.33 acre freehold land nearby the Awana
Skyway Chin Swee Station, one of the cable
car stations. Tower A and B will house a total of
1,460 serviced apartment units with built-ups
from 450 sq ft onwards.
Tower C will house a hotel including
all hotel-related facilities, as well as retail
and advertisement space, employee hostel,
managagement office space and carpark.
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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA
ASPIRASI KUKUH SDN BHD
Petaling Street Residences @ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
PROJECT REF. 0221-7139
CLASSIFICATION Serviced Apartment
STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework
LOCATION Lot 50, Seksyen 26,
Jalan Balai Polis, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
(GPS Coordinates: 3.140797, 101.696626)
APPROX. PROJECT COST Undisclosed
APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2019
APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2023
DEVELOPER
Aspirasi Kukuh Sdn Bhd
(GSH Corporation Ltd -
Tradewinds Corporation Bhd - JV)
Tel: +603-2332 3113 / +603-2727 7000
E-mail: klmarketing@gshcorporation.com
Web: www.gshcorporation.com /
www.tradewindscorp.com
GSH Project Manager: Ms Angeline Teoh
ARCHITECT
YTS Architecture Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-9200 8888
E-mail: hl@ytskk.com.my
Architect: Ms Nur Aqilah
C & S ENGINEER
C&S Engineers Alliance Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-7931 8812
E-mail: admin@e-alliance.com.sg
Web: https://engineers-alliance.com
Assoc. Director: Er Lim Kok Shen
M & E ENGINEER
J Roger Preston (M) Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-4270 4663
E-mail: info@jrp.com.my
Web: www.jrp-group.com
Director: Mr Choo Heng Wah
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Arcadis (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-2106 8000
E-mail: info-my@arcadis.com
Web: www.arcadis.com
Executive Director: Mr Jeffrey Lim
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Aneka Jaringan Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-8657 5150
E-mail: info@ajgroup.my
Web: www.anekajaringan.com
Contract Manager: Mr Tham Kai How
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Proposed development comprises one block
of 69-storey residential tower on a 1.4ha land
parcel. Yielding around 1,880 units of luxury
serviced apartment, it boasts a pool deck and
gym at level 68 as well as a roof top viewing
deck offering a panoramic view of the city. It is
only a 5-minute walk to Chinatown and Pasar
Seni MRT station.
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BERKELEY SDN BHD
Berkeley Uptown @ Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.
PROJECT REF. 0221-7140
CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development
STAGE OF PROJECT Structural
LOCATION PT 4199 on part of Lot PT 4192,
Jalan Tampin 1/KU1,
Daerah Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.
(GPS Coordinates: 3.055615,101.444134)
APPROX. PROJECT COST RM1.2 billion
APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2018
APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 3Q 2023
DEVELOPER
Berkeley Sdn Bhd
(A subsidiary of Paramount Corporation Bhd)
Tel: +603-2770 9100
E-mail: info@pcb.my
Web: https://paramountproperty.my
Project Manager: Mr Alex Foong
ARCHITECT
BEP Akitek Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-7806 1888
E-mail: bep@bepakitek.com
Web: www.bepakitek.com
C & S ENGINEER
TY Lin International
Tel: +603-78043313
E-mail: general@tylin.com.my
Web: www.tylin.com
Managing Director: Mr Chin Chee Wee
M & E ENGINEER
Li-Zainal Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-7877 7998 / 7198
E-mail: info@li-zainal.com
Web: http://li-zainal.com
Director: Ir Dr Samad bin Solbai
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
JUBM Sdn Bhd
(A subsidiary of Arcadis (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd)
Tel: +603-2106 8000
E-mail: info-my@arcadis.com
Web: www.arcadis.com
Director: Mr Syed Mahadzir Syed Ahmad
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Paramount Property Construction Sdn Bhd
(A subsidiary of Paramount Corporation Berhad)
Tel: +603-2770 9100
E-mail: info@pcb.my
Web: https://paramountproperty.my
Asst General Manager: Mr Oh Ah Leong
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Proposed development is expected to include
a Sri KDU International School, serviced
apartments, commercial zone, offices and a
public park on a 33.12 acres freehold land.
Currently under construction is Uptown
Residences, which comprises six blocks of
32-storey residential towers housing 736
serviced apartment units on a 5.17 acres land
parcel. The units are available in five design
layouts, sized from 551 - 1,588 sq ft with
two bedroom to 4 + 1 bedrooms. Among the
facilities available include a leisure park, jogging
& bicycle track, swimming pool for adult and
children, gym station and indoor, children’s
playground, multipurpose hall and etc.
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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA
CENANG RESORT SDN BHD
Tropicana Cenang @ Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia.
PROJECT REF. 0221-7141
CLASSIFICATION Mixed development
STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework
LOCATION Lot PT 375, Seksyen 4,
Bandar Padang Matsirat,
Daerah Langkawi, Kedah,
Malaysia.
(GPS Coordinates: 6.285929, 99.729898)
APPROX. PROJECT COST >RM1 billion
APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2021
APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2024
DEVELOPER
Cenang Resort Sdn Bhd
(A subsidiary of Tropicana Corporation Berhad)
Tel: +603-7663 6888
E-mail: enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my
Web: www.tropicanacorp.com.my
Chairman:
Datuk Wira Abdullah Hasnan Bin Kamaruddin
ARCHITECT
SA Architects Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-5650 5156
E-mail: saa@saa.com.my
Web: www.saa.com.my
Managing Director: Mr Low Mun Wai
C & S ENGINEER
Care of Developer
M & E ENGINEER
Care of Developer
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Jurukur Bahan AAR
Tel: +603-4107 6626
Quantity Surveyor:
Sr Farah Hanim Binti Ahmed Azhar Merican
-JV-
MY Jurukur Bahan Perunding
Tel: +607-5953 657
E-mail: myjubp@gmail.com
Principal: Sr Abdul Mutalib Bin Ya’cob
MAIN CONTRACTOR
To Be Appointed
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Proposed development is located on a 5.28-acre
tract fronting the Andaman Sea, to be developed
in several phases. In addition to a 350-room
hotel, it has two 40-storey towers comprising
a total of 1,102 serviced apartment units that
are fully furnished and available in five design
options with built-up areas from 380 - 1,380 sq ft
(studio to 4-bedroom). The development will also
have 16 commercial units with built-ups from
479 sq ft onwards.
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JAYYID LAND SDN BHD
J.Satine Residences @ Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
PROJECT REF. 0321-7151
CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development
STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework
LOCATION Lot 27211, Jalan Kilang Tiga,
Mukim Setapak, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
(GPS Coordinates: 3.201981, 101.721893)
APPROX. PROJECT COST To Be Announced
APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2020
APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2023
DEVELOPER
Jayyid Land Sdn Bhd
(Platinum Victory Development Sdn Bhd &
Jakel Properties Sdn Bhd - JV)
Tel: +603-4108 8666
E-mail: sales@platinumvictory.com
Web: www.platinumvictory.com
Executive Director: Mr Gan Yee Hin
ARCHITECT
Arkitektiga Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-8689 5045
E-mail: admin@arkitektiga.com
Web: www.arkitektiga.com
Director: Mr Hussayni Mohammed
C & S ENGINEER
SOE Consult Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-7661 1789
E-mail: soe@soec.my
Web: www.soec.cf
Executive Director: Ir Tan Chee Hong
M & E ENGINEER
LMC Consult Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-7725 7018
E-mail: lmc03sb@gmail.com
Director (Electrical): Ir Moo Sze Foo
Director (Mechanical): Mr Chan Tiew Kong
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Jurukur Bahan FPS Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-9131 878
E-mail: fps@fpsqs.com.my
Web: http://fpsqs.com.my
Co-Founder: Mr Foo Chow Luh
MAIN CONTRACTOR
To Be Appointed
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Proposed affordable development is located on
a 9.19-acre site and will encompass serviced
apartments, SOHO and retail units, to be built in
three phases. The leasehold project is expected
to have four towers housing a total of 3,600
units atop a 8-storey podium. It will also have
a variety of lifestyle facilities such as swimming
pool, playground, gym room, basketball court,
community garden and etc.
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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA
JKG CENTRAL PARK SDN BHD
The Era @ Duta North, Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Phase 2)
PROJECT REF. 0321-7152
CLASSIFICATION Serviced Apartment
STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework
LOCATION Lot-Lot 80941 (Lot Lama 1470),
80942 (Lot Lama 2984), 80943
(Lot Lama 38755), 4397, 46260
and 46261 and on part of Lot-Lot
2983 and 46262, Jalan Segambut,
Mukim Batu, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
(GPS Coordinates: 3.182916,101.676509)
APPROX. PROJECT COST RM2.5 billion
APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 3Q 2020
APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2024
DEVELOPER
JKG Central Park Sdn Bhd
(A subsidiary of JKG Land Berhad)
Tel: +603-2775 8688
E-mail: salesinfo@jkgland.com
Web: www.jkgland.com
Managing Director: Datuk Teh Kean Ming
ARCHITECT
NRY Architects Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-4043 1348
E-mail: enquiry@nrasb.com.my
Web: http://nry.com.my
Project Director: Mr Tan Ching Kee
C & S ENGINEER
TY Lin International Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-7804 3313
E-mail: general@tylin.com.my
Web: www.tylin.com
Managing Director: Mr Chin Chee Wee
M & E ENGINEER
Perunding Kotrek Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-5631 9606
E-mail: admin@kotrek.com.my
Web: www.kotrek.com.my
Managing Director: Ir Yip Fook Keong
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
RL Bersepadu Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-6207 9991
E-mail: kf.lai@my.rlb.com
Web: www.rlb.com
Director: Dato’ Lai Kar Fook Lai
MAIN CONTRACTOR
China State Construction
Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-2714 2089
E-mail: cscec.malaysia@gmail.com
Web: https://english.cscec.com/
Project Manager: Mr Tim Ye Zhang
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Proposed development comprises two blocks
of serviced apartments (standing at 56 and 59
storeys respectively) with a total of 996 units,
and 9-storey podium with 1 floor to be furnished
with recreational facilities and 8 floors of carpark
with retail space as well as basement carpark.
The overall masterplan of The ERA @
Duta North features six residential blocks on
a landscaped deck above a three-storey retail
podium spanning 6-ha of freehold land, to be
built in three phases.
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MOMENTUMACE SDN BHD
D’Vervain Residences @ Central Park, Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
PROJECT REF. 0321-7148
CLASSIFICATION Serviced Apartment
STAGE OF PROJECT Structural
LOCATION Lots PT50934 - PT50935
(HSD 321516-321517), PT51550
(HSD 321459), PT51551
(HSD 321460), PT51552
(HSD 321518), and Lot 84846
(PN 116648), Jalan PJU 8/8,
Mukim Sungai Buloh,
Daerah Petaling, Selangor,
Malaysia.
(GPS Coordinates: 3.174218, 101.616599)
APPROX. PROJECT COST >RM100 million
APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2020
APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2024
DEVELOPER
Momentumace Sdn Bhd
(A member of Exsim Group)
Tel: +603-8993 9911
E-mail: info@exsim.com.my
Web: https://exsim.com.my/
Managing Director: Mr Lim Aik Hoe
ARCHITECT
Ping Ng Architect
Tel: +603-7733 4889
E-mail: pingngarchitect@gmail.com
Web: https://pingngarchitect.com/
Principal: Ar Ng Ping Ping
C & S ENGINEER
Jurutera Perunding Prestasi Rekabina Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-8051 3535
E-mail: jpprsb@gmail.com
Engineer: Mr Tang Kee Chong
M & E ENGINEER
LMC Consult Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-7725 7018
E-mail: lmc03sb@gmail.com
Web: https://lmcconsult.business.site/
Engineer: Ir Moo Sze Foo
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
SC QS Consult Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-8023 8812 / 1355
E-mail: scqs21@scqsconsult.com
Director: Mr Chris Chew
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Binastra Construction (M) Sdn Bhd
(A subsidiary of Binastra Land)
Tel: +603-8998 7666 / 7555
E-mail: sales@binastra.com.my
Web: https://binastra.com.my
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Proposed development is situated on a
2.78 acres of leashold land parcel within Central
Park Damansara project. It comprises two
blocks of 36-storey residential towers that sits
on a 8-storey carpark podium. It offers a total
of 1,066 serviced apartment units with built-up
areas of 550 sq ft, 900 sq ft and 1,100 sq ft
(2 - 4 bedrooms). It has one floor furnished
with various facilities including basketball court,
swimming pool, playground, outback grill,
tranquil pavilion, and etc.
The estimated GDV of Central Park
Damansara will be RM9 billion; the entire
masterplan is expected to take 8 years to
complete.
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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA
PALMINGTON SDN BHD
Aster Villa @ Pearl City, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
PROJECT REF. 0221-7143
CLASSIFICATION Residential
STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework
LOCATION Jalan Tasek Mutiara 9, Pearl City,
Simpang Ampat, Pulau Pinang,
Malaysia.
(GPS Coordinates: 5.277688, 100.487287)
APPROX. PROJECT COST RM151 million
APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2021
APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 2Q 2024
DEVELOPER
Palmington Sdn Bhd
(A subsidiary of Tambun Indah Land Berhad)
Tel: +604-3240 088
E-mail: marketing@tambunindah.com
Web: www.tambunindah.com
Managing Director: Mr Teh Deng Wei
ARCHITECT
Arkitek Permata Sdn Bhd
Tel: +604-2290 835
E-mail: admin@arkitekpermata.com
Web: https://arkitekpermata.com/
Director: Dato’ Ar Teng Chew Hoe
C & S ENGINEER
GTP Consultants Sdn Bhd
Tel: +604-3329 637
E-mail: admin@gtpcsb.com
Web: https://gtpcsb.com/
Director: Mr Chew AB
M & E ENGINEER
Care of Developer
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Care of Developer
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Pembinaan WY Sdn Bhd
2, Jalan Tambun, Taman Tambun Emas
14100 Simpang Ampat, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Tel: +6012- 402 8793
Director: Mr Wee Soon Ching
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Proposed development is the latest addition
to Pearl City, a new self-contained township
spanning about 1,200-acre township in Simpang
Ampat. This development will feature a gated
and guarded housing scheme comprising 163
units of 2-storey terrace houses with built-up
area of 20′ × 42′, and 92 units semi-detached
houses with built-up area of 22′ × 43′. Both
residential houses offer different design types,
with a minimum land size of 1,240 sq ft.
The development will have various facilities
that include a clubhouse, swimming pool and
wading pool, community hall, several gardens,
fitness corner, gym and etc.
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SERI AL-UMMAH
Kompleks Pendidikan Al-Ummah @ Kinta, Perak, Malaysia.
PROJECT REF. 0221-7144
CLASSIFICATION Education
STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework
LOCATION Lot 62592, Kampung Ulu Chepor,
Mukim Hulu Kinta, Daerah Kinta,
Perak, Malaysia.
(GPS Coordinates: 4.700986, 101.084692)
APPROX. PROJECT COST >RM100 million
APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2020
APPROX. COMPLETION DATE
To Be Determined
DEVELOPER
Seri Al-Ummah
Tel: +605-2014 924 / +6011-2421 0910
E-mail: kpuperak@gmail.com
Web: www.alummahipoh.edu.my
Chairman: Haji Mohd Tarmizi Abdul Hamid
ARCHITECT
Roslan Omar Architect
Tel: +605-3130 902
E-mail: archiro@ymail.com
Principal: Mr Razlan bin Abdul Rahim
C & S ENGINEER
Jurutera Perunding Primareka
Tel : +603 5882 7913
E-mail: general@primareka.com
Web: www.primareka.com
Director (Structural): Ir Ong Teik Jin
M & E ENGINEER
Jurutera Nusantara Bersekutu Sdn Bhd
Tel: +605-5453 042
E-mail: jnbsb@jnbsb.com /
zeq2010@gmail.com
Director: Ir Zakaria Awang
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Care of Developer
MAIN CONTRACTOR
To Be Appointed
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Proposed development comprises the
construction and completion of a 5-storey
primary school building with 36 classrooms, a
5-storey high school building with 24 classroms,
a 4-storey block for pre-school, a 3-storey block
with cafeteria and auditorium with facilities
including football field and assembly area.
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B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA
SETIA SAFIRO SDN BHD
Linkhouses @ Setia Safiro, Cyberjaya, Malaysia. (Phase 3)
PROJECT REF. 0221-7147
CLASSIFICATION Residential
STAGE OF PROJECT Planning & Conceptual
LOCATION Part of PT58749 (Blok 17),
Cyber 10, Cyberjaya,
Mukim Dengkil,
Daerah Sepang,
Selangor, Malaysia.
(GPS Coordinates: 2.902950, 101.634021)
APPROX. PROJECT COST >RM50 million
APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 1Q 2021
APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 4Q 2022
DEVELOPER
Setia Safiro Sdn Bhd
(a subsidiary of SP Setia)
Tel: +603-8008 2228
E-mail: safiro-sales@spsetia.com
Web: www.spsetia.com
Contract Manager: Mr Ho Boon Khiong
ARCHITECT
CSM Architects Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-4065 0263
E-mail: arch@csmarchitects.com
Web: www.csmarchitects.com
Co-Principal: Mr Jacky Lee
C & S ENGINEER
CIVIL:
Jurutera Perunding Tekadmaju Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-8075 6565
E-mail: info.jpt@jptm.com.my
Web: http://jptm.com.my/
Managing Director: Ir Poobalan Trifchelvam
STRUCTURAL:
SNA Consult Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-7729 2299
E-mail: snacslt@gmail.com
Web: https://snaconsult.com.my/
Director: Ir Bobby Soon
M & E ENGINEER
KVA Konsult Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-5891 5812
E-mail: kvaconsult@gmail.com
Director: Ir Chong Fatt Yee
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Care of Developer
MAIN CONTRACTOR
To Be Appointed
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Proposed development is the latest addition
to Setia Safiro, a 55-acre freehold township in
Cyberjaya. It will offer 98 units of double-storey
linkhouses with built-up area of 22’ × 70’.
Listing will be updated when new
information is available.
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JAWATANKUASA PEMBANGUNAN SMJK YU HUA 2 KAJANG
SMJK Yu Hua 2 @ Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
PROJECT REF. 0221-7137
CLASSIFICATION Education
STAGE OF PROJECT Tender
LOCATION Jalan Low Ti Kok, Bandar Kajang,
43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
(GPS Coordinates: 2.995894, 101.790729)
APPROX. PROJECT COST >RM30 million
APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 2Q 2021
APPROX. COMPLETION DATE
To Be Determined
DEVELOPER
Jawatankuasa Pembangunan
SMJK Yu Hua 2 Kajang
Tel: +6018-393 1218
E-mail: contact@yuhua2.edu.my
Web: www.yuhua2.edu.my
Procurement: Ms Christina Chen
ARCHITECT
Arkitek Daya Seni Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-7785 5180
E-mail: adssb1@gmail.com
Web: www.architects-ads.com
Principal: Ar Chan Seong Aun
C & S ENGINEER
JPS Consulting Engineers Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-7955 2496
E-mail: jpsconsult@yahoo.com
Director: Ir Yoke Loong Goh
M & E ENGINEER
JY Consult PLT
Tel: +603-8080 3639
E-mail: jyconsult168@yahoo.com
Principal Engineer: Ir Raymond Lim
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Econcos Consultant Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603-6277 4921/5921/6921
E-mail: info@econcos.com
Web: www.econcos.com
Director: Sr Wong Seat Sin
MAIN CONTRACTOR
To Be Appointed
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Proposed project involves the construction
and completion of a new National-type
Chinese secondary high school.The project
will comprise one block of 7-storey school
building for classrooms, laboratory and school’s
administration as well as a 4-storey subbasement
carpark.
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The new business model is cost effective DIGITAL ADVERTISING with focus on
B&I’s EDM e-broadcast program for the promotion of your products, projects,
events etc.
WHY GO DIGITAL with B&I
1. One of our main assets is our COMPREHENSIVE database. Since 1991, we
have been Compiling, Updating & Upgrading our Database from authoritative
sources, such as PAM, CIDB, REHDA, MBAM, MIID, BMDAM, JKR etc. that
includes Architects, Engineers, QS, Developers, Contractors etc.
2. IMAGINE 50,000 SALES VISITS per EDM within 24 hours, especially to those
with new and ongoing projects. Accessible 24/7 anytime, anywhere, you do not
need to wait for Trade Visitors or potential clients; we will bring your advertising
message to their doorstep.
3. No additional cost in the printing & distribution of catalogues.
Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd .............................................................. 26 - 28
https://professional.nipponpaint.com.my
See Hoy Chan Sdn Bhd Group .............................................................. 57
www.imazium.com.my / https://shcsb.com.my/
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd ......................................................... 25
www.sirim-qas.com.my
Swissma Building Technologies Sdn Bhd ............................................ 02
www.swissma.com
Tormax Far East Sdn Bhd ...................................................................... 09
www.tormax.com
UAC Bhd ....................................................................... Inside Front Cover
www.uac.com.my
Volume 30 No 6 March/April 2021
Volume 30 No 5 March/April 2021
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ISSN: 0128 472X
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MAY-JUNE 2021
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BEING HAPPY
IS BEING
TOGETHER!
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CIDB | PAM | BMDAM | MGBC
ARCASIA | MATRADE | ILAM
ASIA’S LEADING ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE
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MARCH-APRIL 2021
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A TALK WITH
MR REX PENNEFATHER
General Manager of ASSA ABLOY
Opening Solutions Malaysia
CHENGDU FUTURE SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY CITY @ CHENGDU, CHINA
KEPPEL MARINA EAST DESALINATION PLANT
POPULUS @ DENVER, USA
18 ROBINSON @ SINGAPORE
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER:
a. 2 monthly EDM plus
b. 1 full page color digital advertisement & editorial feature of your products.
c. Logo hyperlink of your website at B&I website for 3 months.
ASIA’S LEADING ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE
KDN: PP 7080/10/2012 (030780)
ISSN: 0128 472X
RM20.00 / USD10.00
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2020
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A single success will more than offset your advertising investment.
For advertising and editorial services please contact:
B&I WORLDWIDE SDN BHD: Josephine Lim
WhatsApp or Tel: 019-273 8333; E-mail: jo@b-i.biz Website: www.b-i.biz
Stay Healthy & Safe, Thank you.
Volume 30 No 3 November/December 2020
MALAYSIA’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19 & THE STATE OF
ITS TIMBER INDUSTRY BY MALAYSIAN TIMBER COUNCIL
LIGHTWALK @ SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
TENCENT BEIJING HEADQUARTERS @ CHINA
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CIDB | PAM | BMDAM | MGBC
ARCASIA | MATRADE | ILAM
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