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NEWS & EVENTS

IM GROUP’s Inkmaker joint ventures

with Longtec in China

Inkmaker Shanghai, the Chinese subsidiary of the recently

rebranded IM GROUP (formerly Inkmaker Group), has announced

the establishment of a joint-venture company in China called

“Inkmaker Intelligent Systems (Shanghai) Ltd Co” with Zhuhai

Longtec Corp Ltd, better known as Longtec.

The new JV partnership is aimed specifically at the paint and

coating, ink and chemical manufacturing industry in China and will

focus on formulation related applications; dispensing, dosing, MES

(Manufacturing Execution System), weighing, tinting and filling.

Inkmaker Shanghai Ltd Co, established in 2004 by Inkmaker

Srl (Italy) and Inkmaker Asia Sdn Bhd (Malaysia), is an already

recognised manufacturer of integrated and automated dispensing

systems for the above-mentioned fields in China.

“Inkmaker Shanghai will continue, as before, retaining its

existing clients directly and agent network in various market

segments of China. Yet in addition, this JV offers both companies

a turbo boost,” said Lau Kar Seng, General Manager of Inkmaker

Shanghai and board member of IM GROUP.

“Our objective for forming a JV company is to significantly

increase our market reach and presence by getting closer to

China-based clients and to offer a combined strength through

various approaches, namely by customising clients’ technical

requirements; by providing project management support; by

innovating products to fit all ranges of ROI; by offering higher

value (not price) products; and finally, by offering our reliable after

sales support,” Lau explained.

“Inkmaker, which is essentially the founding member of

IM GROUP, is the only European dispensing-system manufacturer

to have an assembly plant in China. This alone has gained them

significant inroads into the Chinese market, where they are now

recognised as a trusted leader, within their industries. Their

reputation and quality, backed by their products and renowned

software, precedes them, and for us it is an honour to JV with

them,” said He Xiao Dong, owner of Longtec.

“With Longtec’s involvement – through our network and

capacity to provide intelligent factory solutions within our

industries – we are perfectly matched to complement each other’s

products and services,” He added.

Established in 2004 and listed on the Shenzhen New Third

Board, Zhuhai Longtec Corp Ltd is committed to the research

and development of embedded intelligent control and process

measurement products in instrument devices, Human-Interface

devices, Software and Automated Process Equipment in various

industrial fields.

“On behalf of the board, we are very pleased with this new

synergy between Longtec and our subsidiary in China, Inkmaker

Shanghai. Until now, both companies have shared customers in

common, being involved at different stages and processes. Now,

with the formation of Inkmaker Intelligent System (China) Ltd

Co, both will be able to combine their sales force and product

resources to penetrate the China market even further. We, at IM

GROUP, are convinced that the biggest winners of this investment

will be our clients,” concluded Roberto Guerra, CEO Asia Pacific of

IM GROUP.


Nippon Paint’s new improved anti-viral

and anti-bacterial range, proven 99.9%

effective against COVID-19

Nippon Paint Malaysia, Malaysia’s No 1

total coatings solution provider has

launched two additional anti-viral and

anti-bacterial coatings with improved

formula that are proven effective in

preventing the spread of infectious

diseases including COVID-19 (SARS-Cov-2).

The upgraded products include

Spot-less Plus, an excellent low sheen

indoor stain repellent paint; and Vinilex

Fresh Plus, a smooth matt finishing paint

with low odour and good washability

properties ideal for interior walls. They

will complement the existing VirusGuard

mid sheen paint, which resist mold and

fungus growth and providing ultra-low

VOC, superior washability and long lasting

colours.

Formulated with Silver Ion

Technology, the newly improved anti-viral

and anti-bacterial coatings can destroy

microbes with high efficacy and proven

from lab-test reports by Antimikrop

R&D and Biocidal Analysis Laboratory

to be 99.9% effective against harmful

viruses and bacteria on painted surfaces.

The technology inhibits the spread of

viruses and bacteria through a three-step

approach – destroying the viruses and

bacteria cell wall or membrane to make

them non-functional, reducing their

reproduction capability, and inhibiting

their survival which ultimately causes the

death of the viruses and bacteria.

Yaw Seng Heng, Group Managing

Director of Nippon Paint Malaysia Group

said, “The anti-viral and anti-bacterial

product range represents our relentless

efforts in creating safer indoor homes,

workspaces and public premises. We

believe the newly improduct products

rollout are timely as the lockdown

restrictions are being lifted to provide

an added layers of protection to our

environment. In our drive to champion

health and wellness, we are continuously

seeking new opportunities and innovative

solutions to bring added values for our

customers whilst creating beautiful and

healthy surroundings.”

Last year, Nippon Paint announced

breakthrough test results by Analytical

Lab Group, demonstrating VirusGuard’s

effectiveness against the Human

Coronavirus, ATCC VR-740, strain 229E.

The results showed a 99.9% reduction in

viral titer upon contact of the virus on the

paint film, making it the first anti-microbial

paint formulated with anti-viral and antibacterial

performance in Malaysia. The

paint can also destroy influenza virus like

H1N1 (Swine Flu), hand-foot-and-mouth

disease (Coxsackievirus A16), and bacteria

eg E. Coli, MRSA and Staphylococcus

Yaw Seng Heng (Group Managing Director of

Nippon Paint Malaysia Group).

Aureus.

The environmentally-friendly coating

comes in various colour choices and highly

recommended for use in any indoor space,

both at residences and commercial areas.

The paints also offer other functional

benefits such as anti-fungal, low odour,

ultra-low VOC, stain repellant, superior

washability, long-lasting colours and easy

maintenance. They are affective against

viruses and bacteria within six hours of

exposure to painted surface.


NEWS & EVENTS

IEC+ joins IM GROUP

Global technology leader IM GROUP has announced that IEC+ srl,

the mechanical engineering specialist renowned for its design and

manufacturing of dispersing, grinding and mixing equipment as

well as complete engineering studies and turnkey solutions, has

joined its ranks.

The much-awaited announcement, which was filmed on

location at IEC+’s headquarters in Travesetolo in Parma, Italy

as well as at Inkmaker in Shanghai, China and at IEC Plant

Engineering’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marked

the Group’s closing quarter of 2021. This significant chapter, in

IM GROUP’s evolution, rounds off a series of events and activities

for the Group (previously Inkmaker Group), making it its most

eventful year to date.

The decision to announce the joining of IEC+, six months

after IM GROUP’s launch, was based on a two-pronged strategy.

Christophe Rizzo, CEO of EMEA/Americas of IM GROUP explained

that “the initial phase was to lay the foundations of IM GROUP

by structuring our brands to focus on their individual specialties,

yet for them to come together to offer total process-engineering

solutions, under a single group, when required. The second phase

was to evolve this to an “Advanced” stage.”

“We are adding a significant boost to our portfolio with

the addition of a company that will act as a central catalyst to

unite and spearhead each of our other brands into ‘Advanced’

engineering solutions,” he emphasised.

IEC+, a respected brand in the mechanical engineering

industry, has been partnering with IM GROUP for several years.

By offering Dispersing, Grinding and Mixing Equipment, IEC+

effectively becomes IM GROUP’s crowning stroke as it is set to

elevate the group to a higher playing field.

In anticipation of this news spreading throughout the market,

Roberto Guerra, CEO Asia Pacific of IM GROUP asserted, “…we are

ready – with our industry-4.0-equipped factories – to offer our

clients this next phase. Other than just expanding our premises we

have been busy paving the way, by strengthening our bond with

Malaysian-based IEC Plant Engineering, a specialist in this industry

since 1992. They have an extensive sales and service network

throughout South-East Asia especially in Malaysia, India and

Vietnam. Additionally their CEO, PM Ravi, an existing shareholder

of IEC+, has been fine-tuning an excellent inter-brand relationship

with us, which is a bonus.”

Founding member of IEC+ Fabrizio Musi, who will stay on with

the brand as operations manager said it was a pleasure to see it

join IM GROUP. “This is a significant moment in a strategic global

plan, I am confident that through IM GROUP’s leadership and

by joining the IM GROUP family of brands, IEC+ has secured the

continuity of its business and is set to make the group stronger

and increase its market position. Antonio Riggio, is a proven

General Manager with a very good track record and I warmly

welcome him in his new role at IEC+.”


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NEWS & EVENTS

From left: Kaushik Chakraborty (Vice President of Bentley Asia South) and Gan Boon Jin (President of Strides Engineering) at the MoU signing ceremony.

Bentley Systems and SMRT Trains collaborate to

improve safety and reliability of metro rail services

in Singapore

Bentley Systems Inc., the infrastructure engineering software

company, and SMRT Trains, the pioneer Mass Rapid Transit

(MRT) operator in Singapore, have successfully completed the

implementation of a Predictive Decision Support System (PDSS)

for Singapore’s North-South and East-West lines, the oldest

MRT lines in the country. SMRT Trains’ PDSS, which is based on

Bentley’s AssetWise Linear Analytics, contributes to improving

the reliability of the two lines across 282km of track and has

helped SMRT Trains achieve more than one million kilometres

between failure (MKBF). MKBF is a measure of reliability used by

train operators around the world, where a failure is defined as a

service delay of more than five minutes. Following this success,

SMRT Trains has started implementing the PDSS solution on the

Circle Line (CCL) in Singapore.

Bentley Systems and Strides Engineering, previously SMRT

Services and a business arm of SMRT Corporation that provides

a range of station-based engineering services, have recently

announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding

(MoU) to jointly market a rail predictive maintenance solution

in the Asia Pacific region. The MoU establishes a partnership

between the two companies that combines strong technology

expertise and rail operational capabilities to help urban rail and

metro operators. Under the terms of the MoU, both organisations

will market a rail predictive maintenance solution that visualizes

all rail asset information and manages, monitors, and analyses

rail conditions. Bentley Systems will continue to sell, implement,

and support its AssetWise solution while Strides Engineering

will market and deliver its domain experience and add-on

applications for track maintenance.

Lam Sheau Kai, President of SMRT Trains, said, “Leveraging

technology and taking pre-emptive actions are two very

important components in the plan to help us improve and

maintain rail reliability for the train lines SMRT Trains operates.

PDSS represents both components, and its successful

implementation for the North-South and East-West lines has

given us much confidence to scale it for the rest of our lines.”

President of Strides Engineering Gan Boon Jin commented

that the company’s collaboration with Bentley Systems on

the PDSS “demonstrates a firm partnership in combining

strong domain and rail operational capabilities with proven

technological expertise. The PDSS will enhance and optimize

decision-making in rail maintenance. We look forward to bringing

the best practices and results of PDSS to other train operators in

the region.”

Kaushik Chakraborty, Vice President of Bentley Asia South,

said, “With our combined strengths and industry experience, we

will empower rail and metro operators in the region to improve

reliability of the infrastructure that serves citizens and residents.”


From left: Ar Alvin Lim (Chairman of PAM Convention 2021 Committee), Dato’ Vincent Lim (President of CIS and Asian Federation of Exhibition and

Convention Associations, AFECA), Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Yusof, (Senior Minister of Works, Malaysia), Datuk Ar Ezumi Harzani (President of Pertubuhan

Akitek Malaysia, PAM), and Ar Dr Tan Loke Mun (Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival 20/21, KLAF20/21) at the official launch of ARCHIDEX Online 2021

held at the PAM Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

ARCHIDEX Online launches digital platform for

industry players

The International Architecture, Interior Design & Building

Exhibition (ARCHIDEX) has officially launched ARCHIDEX Online

on 3 November 2021, an immersive virtual platform upon

ARCHIDEX’s 21 years of strong physical presence.

With the aim to facilitate the forging of new ties and

strengthening established ones in the architecture, interior

design and building industry, the platform was created to meet

the evolving needs of their customers. This is also in line with

the radical shift into digitalisation that has affected everyone

across the globe as a result of the pandemic, and will bring about

a refreshing change into the architecture, interior design and

building industries, which until now, have been so embedded in

the physical realm.

Jointly organised by the Malaysian Institute of Architects

(better known as Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia, or PAM) and CIS,

ARCHIDEX Online is an event of the Kuala Lumpur Architecture

Festival.

President of CIS and the Asian Federation of Exhibition

and Convention Associations (AFECA) Dato’ Vincent Lim, who

delivered the opening speech, said: “Digitalisation is crucial for

today and the world beyond tomorrow with the changing needs

of consumers and a workforce who grew up with technology at

their fingertips. The pandemic has forced all of us to speed up

embracing these changes, because if we fail to adapt, we will

be left behind in our businesses and life. The business events

industry has seen a massive shift towards hybrid events with

over 94% of AFECA members having made a pivot towards

holding online exhibitions and events.”

Over the next 10 weeks, beginning from 4 October 2021

until 10 December 2021, professionals in the architecture and

building industries can look forward to over 100 webinar and

conferences as well as many exciting online activities tailored

to seamlessly connect local and international exhibitors with

industry professionals, specifiers and trade buyers.

During the Main Event days, from 3 to 6 November 2021,

the ARCHIDEX Online will host a list of established local and

international exhibitors and brands to feature over 2,000

architecture and building materials, solutions and technologies.

Other exciting events happening at this time are the ongoing

Fast Forward Webinar Series; the ARCHIDEX Star Award 2021;

the PAM Awards 2021; and the Ace it with Acer Contest.

Malaysian Architects are also eligible for LAM CPD points (with

applied terms and conditions).

The Main Event days will also feature DATUM:KL Rewind,

bringing back seven renowned international speakers from

the past DATUMs. Among other highlights is the DATUM:M

Conference, happening on 5 and 6 November 2021 at Kuala

Lumpur Convention Centre, featuring 10 Malaysian speakers

who will share their design works as well as how they have

coped with the pandemic.


NEWS & EVENTS

Taiwan’s building materials take the spotlight

at ARCHIDEX Online 2021

Taiwan Excellence, the symbol of the highest honour of Taiwan’s

high-quality products, has brought 10 award-winning building

materials brands to ARCHIDEX Online 2021 with the aim of

exploring partnership with Malaysian counterparts for “valueadded

future business opportunities”.

In view of the high-quality and smart of architectural space

in the future, Taiwan’s building materials industry has gradually

moved towards a diversified development trend of integrating

designers, new technologies, and emphasizing non-toxic or

environmentally friendly materials. It is expected that Taiwan’s

building materials leaders would play key role in the next wave of

architecture.

In order to share the trend of healthy, efficient, and energysaving

innovative building materials with the Malaysian market,

Taiwan Excellence has launched two online product talks to the

ARCHIDEX Online platform. Participants tuned in to learn about

the benefits and special insights on the trends of Kitchen &

Bathroom and Factory building materials from Taiwan.

These were some key takeaways about Kitchen & Bathroom

building materials brands:

• JYE LI AN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

JYE LI AN, which specializes in home improvement products

and bathroom fixtures. Their Pedal Control Faucet Retrofit

Kit (A-100) can prevent the spread of infection by changing

its way to turn on the faucet. It can easily transform into a

“touch-free” faucet, and well suitable for kitchen faucets.

• SANITAR CO., LTD.

SANITAR is the manufacturer of world-class sanitary ceramic,

faucet, acrylic bathtub, and bathroom cabinet. Under their

own brand Caesar, the Caesar Bathroom Cabinet features

high-temperature fire-resistant ceramic technology (Fine Fire


Clay) that uses one-piece firing method to make the products

integrally formed.

• SHENG TAI BRASSWARE CO., LTD.

Sheng Tai’s brand, JUSTIME is the world-famous premium

brand for water faucets, showers, and accessories. Their

Chapter 2 Kitchen Faucet combines a swivel spout that can

be used with a single or double sink in the kitchen and has a

pull-out spray head to increase convenience and flexibility.

Its simple design and complete functions offer users a unique

cleaning experience.

• TAIWAN SAKURA CORPORATION

TAIWAN SAKURA is the biggest manufacturer of water heaters,

kitchen appliances and integrated kitchen in Taiwan. Their

DR7796 cooker hood featured a high-tech intelligent sensing

technology capable of detecting the cooking status and

automatically adjust the optimal air volume.

• HERHER SYNERGY CORPORATION

HERHER SYNERGY specialises in microbubble faucet aerator

technology, and its products MiniBle Q Microbubble Aerator

is the world’s smallest and mightiest aerators designed for

household used. The microbubbles created by their MiniBle

Q are 500 times smaller than the size of human pores, which

can enter the surface of our skin or vegetable to remove dirt,

grease, achieving deep cleaning.

• LIANG-PING SANITARY FACILITY CO., LTD.

Liang-Ping is expertise in designing the outdoor faucet for

balcony, working place in house like laundry, and garden

place. The Liner-Washing Machine Faucet is an independent

2-outlets water tap. It is ideal for connecting washing machine

at the backyard and provide an extra water outlet for

gardening and other needs.

In the Factory category, the featured companies include:

• CHING YUANG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

CHING YUANG Professional is a leading LED balloon light

manufacturer that specialises 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.

Their patented balloon cover provides warm and glare-free

lighting all around.

• FRADOX GLOBAL CO., LTD.

FRADOX is a global company with professional teams working

towards eco-friendly thermal solutions. Their Roof Exhaust

Vent uses an upward-opening design to cool down by natural

convection to provide healthy indoor climate and comfort

with minimal energy consumption at minimal cost.

• SHENG YUAN ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

SHENG YUAN, renowned for their Alaska brand, is a producer

of silent ventilating fans and artistic ceiling fans. Their Ceiling

Tile Fan applies Plasma’s floating ion technology that releases

15 million high-concentration purification and sterilization

ions through the module, and automatically purifies the air

fluorine flowing into the circulation fan.

• WELL-LINK INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

WELL-LINK is the largest manufacturer of anti-seismic devices

and structural bearings for buildings and infrastructure in

Taiwan. Their KVM Viscoelastic Damper is a passive, velocity

displacement dependent energy dissipation device for

vibration control and seismic protection of structures. It is

proven to reduce the effect of wind and seismic impact to

increase the structural safety of buildings.

These were some of the highlights

from the online talks. To find out

more innovative concepts on Taiwan

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NEWS & EVENTS

KSK Land celebrates Kuala Lumpur’s past, present

and future in conjunction with world cities day 2021

In conjunction with World Cities Day, KSK Land, Malaysia’s leading

lifestyle property and design company and a wholly-owned

subsidiary of KSK Group Berhad, celebrated this annual occasion

by hosting a fireside conversation on the various aspects that

makes Kuala Lumpur a great city and a hub in Southeast Asia,

many of which remained unknown to its citizens.

This occasion, held on 28 October 2021, featured sharing of

unique experiences and insights by a panel of industry leaders

who have flourished in their respective fields here in Kuala

Lumpur. Joanne Kua, Managing Director of KSK Land and CEO of

KSK Group; Rick Joore, co-owner of JOLOKO and rising star F&B

entrepreneur; and Dr. Ceelia Leong, analytics lead from Think

City and co-author of Kuala Lumpur Creative and Cultural District

Strategic Master Plan (KLCCD) all brought their own perspectives

to a discussion that centred around the way forward for the city

beyond the effects of COVID-19.

Sharing her insights on what makes a future-forward city

resilient, Dr Ceelia Leong said: “Cities are complex but they are

made up of people. A people-centric city is the future. That is

why urban solutions have to be human-focused as it is ultimately

the people who drive the economy and build the city’s cultural

identity. If a city is to survive and thrive, it should be built for the

people then the city will be resilient with a brighter future ahead.”

“What gives Kuala Lumpur a competitive edge is that unlike

several other first-class cities in the world, high standard qualityof-life

is available and affordable to its citizens. And perhaps a fact

less known by the public, nature is actually embedded at the heart

of the city, where it is close to any urbanite who seeks escape

from the city buzz,” said Joanne Kua.

“At 8 Conlay, when someone comes through the door, our job

is not just to sell the property but also to sell the city. Whether

you buy the property or not, you will walk away with a new

impression of what KL is really about,” she added.

The enlightening discussion concluded that Kuala Lumpur

is certainly one of the more livable cities in the region with its

many true charms awaiting discovery. Moving forward, it has a

vibrant future as an art and educational hub, but also primed for

innovative opportunities. Supported by the diversity of its people

From left: Joanne Kua (Managing Director of KSK Land and CEO of KSK

Group) with Rick Joore, Dr Ceelia Leong and moderator Nordin Abdullah

(Managing Director of Glenreagh Sdn Bhd).

Joanne Kua, Managing Director of

KSK Land and CEO of KSK Group

sharing her thoughts about the

beauty of Kuala Lumpur and its

charms in comparison with the

several other great cities in the

world.

and its rich history and culture, Kuala Lumpur is set to flourish for

many generations to come.

With its maiden development 8 Conlay approaching the

structural completion of its first residential tower (“YOO8 Tower A”),

KSK Land is gearing up for its next lap and set to drive sustainable

developments that bring vibrancy and wellness elements to the city

and its community.


The Sunway Hotel Big Box is connected via a bridge to the Sunway Big Box Retail Park offering a variety of leisure activities, shopping and restaurant outlets.

Sunway Hotel Big Box poise to open in an

extraordinary natural biosphere in Johor

Sunway Hospitality has announced that it will be launching its

RM160 million Sunway Hotel Big Box in phases starting

1 October 2021.

The Sunway Hotel Big Box is the first Sunway hotel in

southern Malaysia and a new haven of nature and adventure.

Located in Sunway City Iskandar Puteri – a 1,800-acre integrated

township with residential, hospitality, retail, educational and

medical elements – the 284-room hotel offers guests access

to a verdant natural playground surrounded by some of the

region’s lushest mangrove forests resulting from extraordinary

preservation and conservation efforts by Sunway.

Guests can choose from five categories of accommodation

– Deluxe Room, Deluxe Plus Room, Family Suite, Executive Suite

and Premier Suite – all of which are designed with contemporary

interiors, complimentary Wi-Fi, smart flat-screen IPTV – Internet

Protocol TVs, mini fridges, coffee and tea making facilities and

sofa beds in select categories.

During the soft-opening phase later this year, guests will

be able to book the stylish 32sqm Deluxe King or Twin Rooms,

which can host up to two adults and two children, or the

spacious 57sqm Family Suites featuring a separate living space,

two bathrooms, a bedroom with a Super King or Twin beds, a

sofa bed, capsule coffee machine and microwave.

As part of Sunway’s unwavering commitment to the United

Nations Sustainable Development Goals including a range

of environmental considerations, each hotel room provides

reusable, sanitised and sealed stainless-steel bottles, with

water dispensers on every floor, and guest bathrooms will

feature organic shampoo and bath gel in recyclable containers,

reducing the need for single-use plastics and helping to eliminate

non-degradable waste. In the lobby, a self-check-in kiosk will

expedite the arrival process while also reducing the hotel’s paper

usage.

For corporate travellers and event planners, Sunway

Hotel Big Box features three flexible meeting rooms that can

accommodate between 20 and 300 people, with a three-metre

LED video wall and mobile 86” interactive touch screen Smart

Panel to add a wow factor to any presentation.

Couples, families and corporate groups will be able to create

their own adventures within this eco paradise as they will be

able to access cycling paths, hiking trails and other soon-to-berevealed

activities. Adrenaline-fuelled activities such as ATV

driving, go-karting, paintballing, indoor snowboarding and more

can be enjoyed at X-Park, which is within walking distance of the

hotel, and world-class retail therapy at the Sunway Big Box Retail

Park – a one-of-a-kind open-air mall which covers 500,000sq

ft of space and offers numerous retail, F&B and entertainment

outlets, including 13 large warehouse-style concept stores.

Other facilities there include an outdoor pool and children’s

pool, 24-hour fitness centre and the Pool Bar. The Pendas Café

serves local and international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and

dinner, with a 24-hour in-room dining menu, while a link bridge

offers direct connections to many additional F&B options at the

Sunway Big Box Retail Park.


NEWS & EVENTS

725 homeowners receive keys for their new homes at

Tropicana Aman 1

The 863-acre Tropicana Aman is the largest township ever built by

Tropicana Corporation Berhad. After celebrating vacant possession

(“VP”) for its Dalia Residences, Tropicana Aman is back in the

spotlight with the completion of its urban homes, Aman 1. Over

725 homeowners received keys to their brand-new apartment.

To mark this momentous occasion, happy homeowners were

presented with handover gifts before being shown around the

facilities surrounding the award-winning township and finally

escorted to their new home to go through proper VP handover

processes.

“Tropicana Aman 1 is our first urban home built on our walking

and biking Tropicana Aman township at Kota Kemuning. Priced

from RM465,000, these modern and functional homes offer

two types of layouts – 2+1 bedroom, 870 sq ft, and 3 bedrooms,

1,000 sq ft. We are pleased to welcome our homebuyers to

the Tropicana community and to ensure that they get seamless

support, they can contact us anytime through our one-stop

platform, the Tropicana 360 app. From the app, homeowners can

manage their billing statements, report defects or other propertyrelated

issues, and even book the facilities. It is a real pleasure

to see our homeowners settled into their new homes and we are

glad to receive such good feedback,” said Joanne Lee, Managing

Director of Marketing and Sales, Tropicana Corporation Berhad.

“For those who would like to purchase our newly completed

units, we still have limited units available. We are offering special

benefits under our Tropicana FreeDOM campaign. Buyers can own

a unit at Aman 1 easily with zero down payment, 100% financing,

and complimentary 1-year maintenance fees. Buyers also save

big with SPA and loan legal fee borne by us, and through the

Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) initiated by the government,

buyers can further enjoy free stamp duties on loan as well as

Memorandum of Transfer (MOT) The HOC is expected to end on

31 December 2021,” she added.

Situated in the peaceful enclave of Kota Kemuning, the selfcontained

township is designed as a walking and biking community

where one can enjoy the convenience of vibrant commercial hubs

within the township, all anchored by 85 acres of Central Park. The

Central Park has a 7km walking and biking trail with accessibility

via multiple link bridges and beautiful pavilions surrounding the

lake complemented by a spacious recreational hub. To cater to the

needs of the growing community, Tropicana Aman is also home

to a community recreational hub, Tenby International School and

SJKC Bukit Fraser.


Artist impression: 3D Renders of Finns

Lifestyle Villa in Bali, Indonesia.

Finns Bali launches new investment and lifestyle

venture, Finns Lifestyle Village

Finns Bali, Indonesia’s leading lifestyle and real estate developer,

has announced their latest venture – Finns Lifestyle Village (FLV),

featuring luxury innovative technology apartments in an exclusive

lifestyle village at Bali’s most desirable address, Berawa, Canggu.

FLV is the epicentre of healthy living, with many facilities

including upmarket cafes, retail, international schools and Finns’

world-famous beach clubs. Finns Bali is offering a ‘lifestyle’

unmatched by any other property development in Asia Pacific.

Indonesia’s property sector shows an exceptionally positive

market for both housing and investing, especially in Bali. To

support the growth of the island paradise, Finns Bali looks to

construct 206 fully furnished apartments at FLV that include

136 one-bedroom apartments and 36 two-bedroom ground

apartments as well as three two-bedroom apartments with two

storeys. There will also be 31 three-bedroom apartments known

as Sky Villas, which offer an additional room that can be opted

as a home office or extra bedroom, an outdoor dining area fitted

with a luxurious deck overlooking the lush greenery and a sky pool

perfect for afternoon dips and pool parties.

All FLV apartments feature state of the art smart home

technology and international quality fittings and fixtures.

Internationally renowned designer Ros Banksia-Smith has ensured

a timeless blend of modern elegance combined with Balinese

touches that reflect the island of the gods. These apartments also

include premium housekeeping services, maintenance services

and 24/7 security.

Key amenities include a co-working space, networking and

trading centre, fitness and recovery centre, Body Temple Spa,

Village Pub, Village Green alfresco dining and Superfood Café and

access to more dining and nightlife venues by Finns Bali. FLV has

an onsite Medical Centre, providing accessible healthcare services

without leaving the village.

Investment opportunities are available under Indonesia’s

Artist impression: 3D Renders of Finns Lifestyle Villa in Bali, Indonesia.

leasehold system, allowing foreign investors to own property

for a fixed period while leasing the land on which it stands. FLV’s

apartments will be available to global investors under a 108-year

transferable lease fully paid until 2055.

Buyers have the option to use the property as a full or parttime

residence or utilise the Finns property management team

to sublet units as vacation rentals. The buyer in the Investment

Occupy category can free stay in their apartment for up to 60

nights per year.

“Finns Bali is invested in the future of the island, and we are

excited to create a fully integrated lifestyle experience, a first for

Bali,” Finns Bali chief strategy officer Beau Whittington said.

Owners can enjoy an exclusive Finns Bali Village Membership

with the highest level of facility access and membership benefits

included.


NEWS & EVENTS

City Expo Malaysia 2021 launched

Imran Clyde (Director of CEM2021 and Nextdor Property Communications).

City Expo Malaysia (CEM) 2021, organised by Nextdor Property

Communications in partnership with Malaysian Institute of

Planners (MIP), was officially launched on 8 November 2021,

opening its virtual doors to the public.

CEM director Imran Clyde in his speech said Nextdor’s

partnership with MIP was born from a vision to better Malaysian

cities as they mimic an intricate ecosystem, and it is crucial to

consider the impact of every decision that goes into city planning.

“Decisions made today can have significant, far-reaching

impacts so it’s important to think about how we plan, design and

manage our cities. We now have the tools, however we need as

many citizens and stakeholders to come on board to explore and

connect with us to look for ideas and solutions to tackle urban

issues,” he said.

CEM 2021 consists of 16 urbanism themes that revolve around

sustainability, emphasising diverse objectives ranging from

liveability to low carbon city. The month-long exhibition will see

over 120 presentations by speakers from around the Southeast

Asian region throughout its five-day forum, as well as five local

and international events, most notably the Placemaker Awards

ASEAN (PAA) 2021.

The first of its kind in the region, PAA 2021 is aimed at

recognising the best creators and managers of vibrant and

inclusive public spaces as well as celebrating the diversity of

places in Southeast Asia. Other major events are the National

Planning Congress hosted by MIP, Young Planners Forum, CAP

Awards and Mayors Forum which is by invitation only.

In his welcoming speech, CEM chairman Hj Ihsan Zainal

Mokhtar said even with advancements in communication

technology, hosting an expo during the recovery phase from the

aftereffects of the global pandemic remains a challenge, but it is

essential to overcome the obstacles in order to keep learning and

sharing knowledge.

“Despite the challenges, we are adamant that they should not

impede the progress and efforts we have made towards realising

TPr Hj Ihsan Zainal Mokthar (The Chairman of City Expo Malaysia 2021)

during his welcoming speech at the CEM 2021 opening ceremony.

the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). To ensure we do not

lose momentum and stray from our true north to establish a

“Prosperous, Inclusive and Sustainable Malaysia” in accordance

with the 12 th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12), a sharing and learning

platform such as CEM 2021 is fundamental,” he said.

During the launch, CEM also awarded its Star Awards

for individuals identified and recognised for their impactful

contributions to sustainable city planning in Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur City Hall mayor Datuk Seri Haji Mahadi Che Ngah

was awarded the CEM Gold Star Award, while Iskandar Regional

Development Authority (IRDA) CEO Datuk Ismail Ibrahim

was awarded the CEM Platinum Star Award for their major

contributions in developing their respective cities to be liveable

and sustainable.

CEM 2021 coincides with the 100 th year of town planning

established in Malaysia and the World Town Planning Day when

planners in over 30 countries celebrate by hosting and engaging

in activities to raise awareness about the importance of town

planning in the communities.


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PROJECTS

PROJECT AT A GLANCE

Classification: Serviced Apartment

Location: Silat Avenue, Singapore

Approx. Project Cost: >S$1 billion

Approx. Commencement Date: 4Q 2019

Approx. Completion Date: 2026

AVENUE SOUTH

RESIDENCE

Artist impression: Avenue South Residence will be the first

residential development in Singapore’s Newest District and

have unrivalled views of the Greater Southern Waterfront.

(Source: addp.sg)

ADDP Architects has designed a pair of 56-storey

skyscrapers in Singapore that will be built

using Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric

Construction, making them the tallest

prefabricated buildings in the world.

Named Avenue South Residence, the new

development is in the Downtown City Centre at

Silat Avenue near Singapore General Hospital. The development

will occupy a large residential site of 245,972 square feet

overlooking the core central business district.

CREDIT LIST

DEVELOPER:

UOL Group, United Industrial Corporation (UIC), and Kheng Leong

Company (KLC)

ARCHITECT:

ADDP Architects

DESIGN COMPOSITION

The pair of high-rise residential tower blocks will be constructed

amidst the original backdrop of five four-story heritage buildings

created in the Art Deco-style amongst the historical KTM Rail

Coordinator area. The Avenue South Residence symbolizes

ADDP Architects’ ability to fuse futuristic and ecologicallyconscious

modern housing while paying homage to the heritage

of Singapore. This live-work-play concept aims to provide


a new, innovative residential product while preserving the

neighbourhood’s verdant nature and its green spaces.

Both skyscrapers will be built using Prefabricated Prefinished

Volumetric Construction (PPVC), which the studio believes will

make the 200-metre-high skyscrapers the tallest buildings built

using substantial amounts of prefabrication. The studio estimates

that around 80% of each housing module will be built off-site, with

waterproofing, tiling, painting, glazing, cabinetry, plumbing and

electrics completed before being delivered to be “stacked and

joined together on-site”. This will greatly reduce the construction

time required on-site and enable the project to reduce wastage

both on-site and off-site with better control of the production

processes through a central materials and logistics platform.

Large amounts of prefabrication had to be used for the

skyscraper as the government had determined that PPVC had

to be used on the site where the Avenue South Residence will

be built. “To raise construction productivity and fundamentally

change the design and construction processes, the industry is

encouraged to embrace the concept of Design for Manufacturing

and Assembly (DfMA), where construction is designed and

detailed for a substantial portion of work to be done off-site in a

controlled manufacturing environment,” said the studio.

“The site of the project was selected and set a minimum level

of use of PPVC, where this aligns with government's initiative

to improve construction productivity by up to 40% in terms of

manpower and time savings – depending on the complexity of the

projects.”

Artist impression: Avenue South Park intends to provide residents with

meaningful engagement to the surrounding environment by forming an

inclusive oasis-like community space surrounded by a majestic canopy of

conserved trees. (Source: addp.sg)

Artist impression. (Source: addp.sg)

Artist impression: Avenue South Residence features the two 56-story

towers sitting amidst five historically preserved buildings on one of

Singapore’s most verdant avenues.

(Source: addp.sg)

The architecture studio expects to see a variety of benefits for

using prefabrication to construct the skyscrapers over traditional

methods. This will encourage a better construction environment

as the bulk of the installation activities and manpower are moved

off-site, it minimises dust and noise pollution and improves site

safety. Additionally, it will enhance project quality control. Offsite

fabrication in a controlled factory environment can produce

higher quality end products.

The prefabricated units will contain 1,074 residences and

be broken up by a series of 16 “pocket sky terraces” and larger

communal terraces on the 19 th and 36 th storeys. The distinct

56-storey tall twin towers are characterized by their pristine

elegance and sharp lines coupled with rhythmically located

pockets of sky terraces.

Avenue South Residence will have full and unique facilities,

which includes a guardhouse, clubhouse, function room, indoor

gym, tennis court, 50m swimming pool, sun deck, BBQ pits &

children’s playground.

Upon its completion, the towers will overtake another pair of

residential buildings in Singapore – the 140-metre-high Clement

Canopy built by Construction company Bouygues Bâtiment

International as the world's tallest prefabricated towers.

(Source: dezeen.com)


PROJECTS

PROJECT AT A GLANCE

Classification: Mixed-use

Location: Shanghai, China

Approx. Project Cost: To Be Announced

Approx. Commencement Date: To Be Announced

Approx. Completion Date: To Be Announced

Artist impression: Zaha Hadid Architects to build CECEP's new campus,

which sets to become the ‘greenest building’ in Shanghai.

(Source: Zaha Hadid Architects)

CECEP SHANGHAI CAMPUS

Following an international competition, London-based

Zaha Hadid Architects has been selected to build the

new Shanghai campus of China Energy Conservation

and Environmental Protection Group (CECEP), which

will utilise renewable energy technologies and

recycled materials.

The mixed-use campus will be built in northeast

Shanghai beside the Huangpu River, taking the form of three

interlinked towers with leisure facilities and an urban park at its

base. The design has been led by Zaha Hadid Architects’ director

Patrik Schumacher and encompasses a number of sustainable

features that the studio claims will make it the city's the ‘greenest

building’.

CREDIT LIST

CLIENT:

China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group (CECEP)

ARCHITECT:

Zaha Hadid Architects

DESIGN COMPOSITION

CECEP Shanghai Campus is the winning entry of an international

competition held by CECEP, inviting architects to design a home

for the company that reflected its ethos and work with renewable

energy technologies.

Zaha Hadid Architects' design includes photovoltaic panels

and will utilise passive design principles, recycled materials and

locally-sourced prefabricated components in its construction to

"reduce the project's embodied carbon and also support the local

economy.

Though it remains in the design phase, the campus is expected

to achieve more than 90 credits in the Three Star Green Building


Artist impression.


Artist impression: The CECEP Shanghai Campus will use 5G network

capability to operate intelligent management and biometric security

systems. (Source: Zaha Hadid Architects)

Artist impression: The CECEP Shanghai Campus will have sustainability

embedded into every aspect of its design and construction.


Rating – China's green building evaluation standard – which is the

highest score for any building in Shanghai.

The architecture firm explained that the new CECEP campus

in Shanghai has been designed to be the greenest building in the

city with sustainability embedded into every aspect of its design

and construction. "The 2.3-million-square-foot project sets new

benchmarks for the city in energy conservation, energy efficiency

and sustainability," said the firm.

“The new project echoes CECEP's commitment to

environmental education by creating vital new public spaces

for its staff and neighbouring communities to enjoy the natural

world."

Passive design and renewable energy play key role

The campus' towers are imagined as a series of interlocking rings

that are intended to reduce their visual impact. Their massing

was developed by the studio to optimize their orientation and

building's façade-to-floor ratios so that passive design principles

could be integrated to limit energy consumption.

Thermal mass and external solar shading will be used for

heating and cooling in tandem with waste-heat recovery systems.

The thermal ice storage will produce ice during the night and

then be used for air conditioning the next day – reducing energy

demand during peak daytime hours.

Other key sustainable measures in the scheme will include

the installation of solar photovoltaics on rooftops and as cladding

throughout the campus, which will be connected to battery

storage and an on-site micro-grid. Rainwater harvesting will

be used to irrigate expansive green spaces and landscaping

throughout the scheme.

Prioritizing local and recycled materials

The materiality of the campus is yet to be disclosed, though Zaha

Hadid Architects is committed to using recycled materials and

prefabricated components in its construction. Prefabricated

elements will also be used and these will be manufactured locally

in an effort to support the local economy and help to reduce the

embodied carbon of the scheme.

As part of the project, Zaha Hadid Architects will also overhaul

an existing industrial building on site built in the 1930s. Named the

Shanghai Minghua Sugar Plant, the riverside factory will be used

as a space to host CEPEC's education and community engagement

programmes.

Energy usage optimized by 5G network

CECEP Shanghai Campus will be complete with an intelligent

building management system. Reliant on a 5G network, it will

automatically monitor and react to changes in internal conditions

such as temperature, natural daylight, or the number of occupants

to help reduce energy consumption. This system will also

incorporate biometric security systems that will allow staff and

visitors to enter the building without having to touch potentially

contaminated communal surfaces.

Artist impression: (Source: Zaha Hadid Architects)

(Source: dezeen.com)


OUTLOOK

A cumulative total of almost US$135 trillion is expected to be spent on construction globally

over the next decade to 2030, with almost half attributed to growth in Asia Pacific.

(Source: tconglobal.com)

THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

By Marsh and Guy Carpenter

With the infrastructure boom set to

fuel global economic growth over

the next decade, the construction

industry must address the mounting

pressures associated with climate

change and the race to net zero

greenhouse gas emissions (net

zero), according to a recent report published by Marsh and Guy

Carpenter, both businesses of Marsh McLennan, the world’s

leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and

people.

The report, Future of Construction: A Global Forecast for

Construction to 2030, written with Oxford Economics, a global

leader in economic forecasting and analysis, provides a view

on the future of construction as the industry recovers from the

unprecedented effects of COVID-19 and the key drivers shaping

its future over the next decade.

According to the report, global construction output is

expected to grow by 6.6% in 2021 and by 42% by 2030, driven

largely by government stimuli and the demand for residential

construction. However, as the sector grows so too does the risk

of greater pollution and waste. Construction and the wider built

environment currently accounted for around 40% of the world’s

global greenhouse gas emissions.

CONTRIBUTION TO GLOBAL

CONSTRUCTION GROWTH 2020 – 2030

China 26.1%

India 14.1%

United States 11.1%

Indonesia 7%

Australia 2.3%

Unided Kingdom 2%

(Source: Oxford Economics/Haver Analytics)

France 1.8%

Canada 1.7%

Spain 1.5%

Italy 1.3%

Other 31%


Infrastructure construction will be the fastest growing subsector, with expected average annual growth of almost 4% to 2030, predominantly driven by

expenditure in emerging markets as they look to develop energy, transport networks, sewage and waste systems, and other large-scale projects.

(Source: mecanoo.nl)

The report also states that climate change and the race

to net zero are arguably the greatest challenges that face the

construction industry. The need to radically reduce the amount

of carbon embedded in new construction will drive the growth

of a deconstruction industry that reuses huge existing urban

stockpiles of construction materials.

The report then elaborates that in 2020, environmental,

social, and governance (ESG)-related capital for infrastructure

grew 28%, which was largely due to a flow of fundraising into

sustainability-related strategies. Given that significant equity

is usually allocated to infrastructure by major construction

companies and developers using their own corporate balance

sheets, opportunities exist for those companies that develop new

technologies, designs, and processes.

Richard Gurney, Global Head of Construction, Marsh

Specialty, commented: “Climate change and the ESG agenda –

and the risks and opportunities they present – are among the

biggest challenges the global construction industry faces over

the next decade. These forces are changing risk profiles for the

sector. Organisations must adapt in order to harness the sector’s

massive potential for growth while playing a pivotal role in the

advancement of economies and communities around the world.”

Simon Liley, Co-Head, Global Engineering, Guy Carpenter,

added: “The construction and engineering industry is entering

a period of exciting opportunity but also one that will require

Strong recovery in global construction output is expected, rising by

US$700 billion or 6.6% in 2021.

(Source: aathaworld.com)

new ways of approaching risk by the insurance and reinsurance

sectors. These dynamics call for effective knowledge sharing from

industry innovators at one end all the way through to reinsurance

actuaries at the other. Understanding the shifting profile of

exposure, technology, and sources of capital will be important

to enable insurers and reinsurers to establish underwriting

platforms and offer products that meet the construction

industry’s changing needs.”


OUTLOOK

Other projections for the industry to 2030

include:

• Predicted average annual growth

in construction of 3.6% per annum

– faster than either the services or

manufacturing sectors.

• The next decade for construction

will see global growth up by 35%

compared to the previous decade,

driven by unprecedented levels of

stimulus spending on infrastructure

and the unleashing of excess

household savings; it will represent

more than 10% of GDP in North

America.

• Global infrastructure construction is

forecast to grow by an annual average

of 5.1%.

• Annual growth in UK infrastructure

is expected to average 3.7%, rivalling

China over the period as UK mega

projects provide heightened growth.

3.6 3.5

GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION GROWTH BY SUBSECTOR

% CAGR

6

Construction

Housing

Non-housing

5

5.1

Infrastructure

4.5 4.6

4

4.0

3.7

3

3.2

2.8 2.9

2.5

2.2

2

2.1

1.4

1

0.8

0.6

0%

2015 - 2020 2020 - 2025 2025 - 2030 2020 - 2030

Source: Oxford Economics/Haver Analytics

Growth in construction output is forecast to average 3.6% per annum over the decade to 2030 – higher than either the manufacturing or services sectors.

(Source: earlymetrics.com)

In Malaysia, the construction sector is expected to remain

subdued in the short-term despite the government’s revival

of some mega infrastructure projects such as the East Coast

Rail Link (ECRL) project and LRT3. The sluggish property

market, led by a large volume of unsold private houses amid

weak housing demand combined with a high level of office

vacancies, continues to be a drag on construction investment.

Nonetheless, we still expect a pickup in the latter half of the

forecast period as excess capacity is gradually being absorbed

amid still respectable economic growth. Furthermore,

Malaysia’s favourable demographics will aid longer-term

growth, particularly in the residential sector.

Graham Robinson, Global Infrastructure and Construction

Lead at Oxford Economics and lead author of Future of

Construction, said: “It is unusual to see construction

outstripping growth in both services and manufacturing over

a more sustained period. We would normally expect to see

construction growing faster than other sectors of the economy

for shorter periods in a cyclical upturn. However, it’s not

surprising that construction is expected to power the global

economy over this next decade, considering the unprecedented

nature of the stimulus spending on infrastructure by

governments and the unleashing of excess household savings in

the wake of COVID-19.”


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INFRASTRUCTURE

GENOA

SAN GIORGIO BRIDGE

The highly-anticipated motorway bridge in Genoa finally opened to regular

traffic, nearly two years after the collapse of its predecessor, Ponte Morandi.

The Viadotto Genova-San Giorgio, also known

as Genoa San Giorgio Bridge, is now opened to

regular traffic.

Designed by renowned Italian architect Renzo

Piano, the 1,100-metre-long concrete and steel

viaduct carries four lanes of the A10 motorway

across the Polcevera River in the northwestern

city of Genoa. The Genoa San Giorgio Bridge is the replacement

for its predecessor, Ponte Morandi, which collapsed during a

heavy rainstorm on 14 August 2018. The tragedy, one of the worst

infrastructural failures in modern Italian history, claimed 43 lives,

injured more than a dozen, and left hundreds homeless.

The design and build of the new US$220 million replacement

bridge over the Polcevera River and the area of Val Polcevera

was completed in less than two years following round-the-clock

construction.

“Its rapid reconstruction aims to become a model for the

renovation and adaptation of Italian infrastructure with a high

social, economic and strategic significance,” said Piano’s studio

Renzo Piano Building Workshop.

Described by the studio as an “urban bridge”, the bridge’s

deck is supported by 18 slender reinforced concrete piers spaced

50 metres apart except in the central section where they are

separated by 100 metres.

Each of the piers has an elliptical section designed to allow

the light to “slip” on the surface and help mitigate the impact on

the neighbourhood below. The piers support a steel and concrete

deck that is isolated by a system of support devices that are

designed to protect the structure from seismic activity.

According to Piano’s studio, the underside of the deck

is curved to be reminiscent of the form of a ship. “From an

architectural point of view, the form described by the deck, which


A rendering of the Saint George Bridge in Genoa, Italy.

(Source: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)

(Source: nyt.com)


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(Source: Shunji Ishida)



(Source: italymagazine.com)

recalls the hull of a ship, is of great importance,” said the studio.

The studio also added: “The gradual reduction of the section

towards the ends of the bridge attenuates the visual impact

of the new infrastructure. In addition, the use of a light colour

for the coating of the steel elements makes the bridge bright,

harmonising its presence in the landscape.”

Along the sides of the bridge deck are a series of metal fins

that extend from the bridge’s steel structure along with rows of

photovoltaic panels that will power its lighting and a 2.5-metrehigh

protective glass barrier.

“The transparency of the glass and, consequently, the extreme

visual permeability that derives from it, makes it possible to

observe the surrounding landscape by crossing the new bridge, as

well as lightening its presence in the valley for those who will live

it from the city,” said the studio.

Described as an “intelligent instrument” by the studio the

bridge will be continuously monitored using a system of internal

sensors including accelerometers, extensometers, velocimeters,

inclinometers and detectors for joint expansion. These sensors

will be supplemented by robots, which runs along the rails on the

bridge’s edge to monitor the superstructure externally and will

also clean the photovoltaic panels.

The Genoa San Giorgio Bridge replaces the Ponte Morandi,

a cable-stayed bridge that was erected in 1967. Nicknamed in

tribute to its famed structural engineer, Riccardo Morandi, the

busy viaduct served as both a crucial transportation link in the

Liguria region and an enduring architectural landmark for Genoa,

Italy’s sixth most populous city. Considered a marvel of modern

engineering, the bridge was a soaring point of pride, literally, for

Genoa. The Ponte Morandi was fully demolished in June 2019.

As part of the plan to rejuvenate of the area under the collapsed

bridge, Milan-based architect and urban planner Stefano Boeri has

designed elevated walkway as part of the Polcevera Park and The

Red Circle masterplan.


(Source: dezeen.com / archpaper.com)


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Let’s do something different. Look around you. Do you

see any steel products or finishing? The truth is, you

may have spotted quite a few in no time, and there are

more than meets the eyes without you knowing it!

About 75% of the average household appliances

contain or are made of steel. In the construction

industry, the pre-painted galvanised steel (PPGI) is

a popular choice for its lightweight, appearance and high anticorrosion

features. PPGI is a type of colour coated steel, widely

used in building materials such as awning, roofing, cladding, wall

panels, fencing, clean room, advertising board, cold room and etc.,

which you may have spotted earlier.

PPGI comes in a wide variety of colour choices, making it more

appealing and suitable for all kinds of usage, such as in indoor,

outdoor, residential, commercial and industrial applications. During

the manufacturing process, PPGI is produced by adding paint to

strip metals, which is galvanised steel (GI), before the forming

process to get the desired profile.

There is a lot to consider when it comes to choosing what

type of PPGI you should use for your project. We may say that no

type of metal is better than the other; however, certain materials

can perform better in some situations. Despite the wide-ranging

applications, there are also some misconceptions about PPGI. Let’s

take a closer look at these beliefs and see if they hold water.

For some, PPGI is too expensive and this has led them to

resort to cheaper materials. They may be right - there are always

less expensive materials out there. But one must not overlook

that the premium pricing also comes with easy installation and

maintenance, and a lower post-maintenance cost with fewer

repairs, which result in cost savings in the long run. This is because



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when steel is galvanised, it does not rust

or corrode easily – a stark difference

from steel made with other coatings. It

is also notable that galvanisation costs

have remained relatively stable. While it

may be more expensive at first, PPGI is a

money saver that gives a more valuable

investment in the long term.

Some also tend to think that concrete

and aluminium are just as durable.

However, in reality, PPGI still stands out

when it comes to strength and durability.

PPGI provides a better weight-to-strength

ratio in building compared with

aluminium, which is much lighter than

steel. During relocation, structures

made with PPGI is not likely to break

or bend when it’s being taken down

or moved, and can be reused in a new

location or even recycled. In this case,

concrete structures are not movable

without proper reconstruction work and

require more works to recycle.

One may ask if steel is only good for

industrial projects or buildings. Being

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construction materials, steel comes with

multiple uses. Corrugated steel that has

been galvanised protects it from rusting

or corroding easily. This makes PPGI

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Since PPGI does not rust easily, it takes

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due to cumulative corrosion from rust

and weathering on structures, making it

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is pest and fire-resistant.

From providing steel products

for the construction of intricately

designed structures to responding to

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Malaysia for 30 years, is steadfast in its

commitment to high-tech applications

of PPGI, with realcolor® being one of its

top brands.

CSC Steel’s realcolor® consists of

three range of products – Supreme,

Thermoshield and Primero – each

designed to handle different types of

Table: CSC Steel Product Corrosion Range

CATEGORY

DESCRIPTION

CORROSION

RATE ( μm/y )

TYPICAL

ENVIRONMENTS

CSC STEEL’S BRAND

C-5M

Very high –

geothermal, marine

80 - 200

Coastal and offshore areas

with high salinity and exposed

areas along the coastline.

√

C-5I

Very high – industrial

80 - 200

Industrial area with high

humidity and very high

industrial pollution.

√

√

C4

High or Tropical

50 - 80

Industrial areas and coastal

area with high pollution and

moderate salinity.

√

√

√

C3

Medium

25 - 50

Urban areas and industrial

atmosphere with moderate pollution.

Coastal area with low salinity.

√

√

√

C2

Low

1.3 - 2.5

Atmosphere with minimum

pollution, very low humidity

(rural areas).

√

√

√

C1

Very low

< 1.3

Dry zone with very low

pollution and humidity.

√

√

√

Source: www.steelconstruction.info / www.sirim.my / www.jsm.gov.my

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operating environments. Both Thermoshield and Supreme

have obtained the SIRIM certification ISO 9223 under C-5I

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products with the highest anti-corrosion rating available in the

Malaysian market to date. The SIRIM certification is based on

MS 2383:2011, which specifies and defines the anti-corrosion

performance of pre-painted metal sheets into five categories

about the principle ISO 9223 environmental corrosiveness

guidance.

The realcolor® Supreme is the ideal selection against

weathering, providing a superb performance of high thermal

stability and excellent formability for roofing and wall cladding

in harsh conditions, such as acidic, high humidity or nearshore

environments. It contains more than 70% Polyvinylidene

Flouride (PVdF) binder that offers a unique combination of

excellent outdoor durability, UV protection, formability and

chemical resistance.

The realcolor® Thermoshield is an advanced cool roof

system with excellent heat reflection and thermal control,

ensuring your building stays cool while remaining durable

and clean. It is glossy and vibrant but also lasts longer,

improving aesthetic and maintaining a clean exterior in

industrial, residential and commercial buildings, while its

strong corrosion resistance feature ensures longer lasting and

safe buildings. It is the ultimate solution for industrial areas

with high humidity and substantial industrial pollution. It is

also one of the greenest building materials with no hazardous

substances.

The realcolor® Primero is a high-performance polyester

coated GI and one of the most versatile materials, suitable

for tropical and high corrosion environments with up to C4

rating as certified by SIRIM. It is suitable for most common

roofing and cladding applications with its excellent hardness

and flexibility, optimum durability, good formability and colour

selection - an ideal choice for industrial and coastal areas with

high pollution and moderate salinity.

From an emergency fix to a long-term project, choosing

the best materials is key and the PPGI will always come in

handy for DIYers and traders alike. Dismissing all prevailing

misbeliefs, it is important to know what steel you need for the

best performance, as it may just save you time, money and

possibly a headache along the way.

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TOP 10

TALLEST

BUILDINGS IN

THE WORLD

Humanity has become obsessed with breaking its limits, creating

new records only to break them again and again. In fact, our

cities’ skylines have always been defined by those in power during

every period in history. At one point churches left their mark,

followed by public institutions and in the last few decades, it’s

commercial skyscrapers that continue to stretch taller and taller.

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has developed its

own system for classifying tall buildings, stating that the Burj Khalifa (828 metres

in height) is the currently the world’s tallest building. These are the top 10 tallest

buildings in the world today.

(Source: modlar.com)

#10

Taipei 101

Taipei 101, formerly known as the Taipei

World Financial Center, held the title of

the world’s tallest building from 2004

to 2010 until the completion of Burj

Khalifa. In 2011, the tower received a

LEED Platinum certification for Operation

and Maintenance, a spectacular feat for a

building of its size and complexity.

CLASSIFICATION: Commercial

LOCATION: Taipei, Taiwan

HEIGHT: 1,667 ft (508 m)

FLOORS: 101

OWNER: Taipei Financial Center Corporation

ARCHITECT: CY Lee & Partners

APPROX. PROJECT COST: US$1.89 billion

APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE: 1Q 1999

APPROX. COMPLETION DATE: 4Q 2004

(Source: VCG Photo via news.cgtn.com)

#09

CITIC Tower

CITIC Tower is also known as China Zun.

‘Zun’ comes from an ancient Chinese wine

vessel that inspired the tower’s design.

Since the authorities have restricted new

projects in the central business district

to a height of at most 180 metres to drop

congestion, the CITIC Tower is likely to

remain the tallest building in Beijing for a

long time.

CLASSIFICATION: Mixed-Use

LOCATION: Beijing, China

HEIGHT: 1,731 ft (527.7 m)

FLOORS: 109

DEVELOPER: CITIC Real Estate

ARCHITECT: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates

(Design Architect), TFP Farrells (Land Bid

Concept), BIAD (Land Bid Concept & Architect

of Record)




(Source: divisare.com)

#08

Tianjin CTF

Finance Center

The Tianjin CTF Finance Center utilizes

undulating curves to subtly express three

programmatic components while adding a

bold monolithic expression to the skyline.

It serves as an anchor for the wider

area development, while housing luxury

serviced apartments, office space, and a

hotel.

CLASSIFICATION: Mixed-use

LOCATION: Tianjin, China

HEIGHT: 1,740 ft (530 m)

FLOORS: 97

DEVELOPER: New World Development

ARCHITECT: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP in

collaboration with Ronald Lu & Partners.





(Source: kpf.com)

(Source: r/skyscrapers via reddit.com)

#07

Guangzhou CTF

Finance Centre

Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre is known

for its multiple uses: its form is sculpted

at four critical transition points –

residential to hotel, hotel to office, office

to crown, and crown to sky. To minimize

its environmental footprint, the tower

is equipped with a variety of energyefficient

tools, and it has multi-level

connections to public transportation, all

contribute to the tower’s sustainability.


LOCATION: Guangzhou, China

HEIGHT: 1,740 ft (530 m)

FLOORS: 111

DEVELOPER: New World Development





(Source: James Ewing via archdaily.com)

#06

One World

Trade Center

The skyscraper has the same name as

the North Tower of the original WTC that

was destroyed in the terrorist attack on

11 September 2001. The structure has

a cubic base, and its edges form eight

isosceles triangles. At its mid part, the

building forms an octagon. Also, it’s one

of the safest office buildings in the world.


LOCATION: New York

HEIGHT: 1,776 ft (541.3 m)

FLOORS: 94

DEVELOPER: Port Authority of New York and

New Jersey

ARCHITECT: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP




#05

Lotte World

Tower

Lotte World Tower is programmed with

wider functions than what is usually found

in tall buildings. The design of the building

is inspired by Korean porcelain, ceramics,

and calligraphy. The seam goes from top

to bottom of the tower, exterior materials

are light-toned silver glass, and the roof is

designed to withstand its weight without

reinforcing pillars. The tower is strong

enough to endure extreme winds up to 80

metres per second and earthquakes up to

magnitude 9 on the Richter scale.


LOCATION: Seoul, South Korea

HEIGHT: 1,819 ft (554.5 m)

FLOORS: 123

DEVELOPER: Lotte Engineering & Construction






Concepts & Designs

(Source: Saudi Bin Laden Group / CTBUH)

(Source: kpf via dezeen.com)

#04

Ping An Finance Center

Ping An Finance Center represents a new generation of

prototypical skyscrapers: very dense, very tall, and hyperconnected.

It seamlessly connects to neighbouring residential

and commercial properties, as well as the high-speed rail corridor

of the Pearl River Delta. This is the second tallest building in Asia

that shares the record of having the highest observation deck

(with the Shanghai Tower) at 562 metres.


LOCATION: Shenzhen, China

HEIGHT: 1,965 ft (599 m)

FLOORS: 115

DEVELOPER: Ping An Life Insurance Company of China





#03

Abraj Al-Bait

The government-owned megatall complex, Abraj Al-Bait, has

the world’s largest clock face. Also known as the Makkah Royal

Clock Tower, it is the fifth tallest freestanding structure and the

most expensive building in the world. The top of the tower has

a 4-faced clock (400 metres above the ground), visible from 25

kilometres away. The spire at the top of the clock measures 128

metres in height, and it holds a 23-metre tall golden crescent at

its top.


LOCATION: Mecca, Saudi Arabia

HEIGHT: 1,972 ft (601 m)

FLOORS: 120

DEVELOPER: Saudi Binladin Group

ARCHITECT: Dar al-Handasah Shair & Partners + SL Rasch

BUILDING FUNCTION: Mixed Use

APPROX. PROJECT COST: US$15 billion

APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE: 2004

APPROX. COMPLETION DATE: 2012


(Source: Gensler / Shen Zhonghai)

#02

Shanghai Tower

One of the world’s most stunning architectural marvels, Shanghai

Tower represents a green future for China. It takes the form of 9

cylindrical buildings placed on top of each other, all enclosed by

the layer of the transparent glass façade, completes a 120-degree

twist as it rises: it’s intended to decrease the wind loads on the

structure while using less material.


LOCATION: Shanghai, China

HEIGHT: 2,073 ft (632 m)

FLOORS: 128

OWNER: Shanghai Tower Construction and Development

ARCHITECT: Gensler

APPROX. PROJECT COST: US$ 2.34 billion



(Source: Nick Merrick / Hedrich Blessing 2010 via archdaily.com)

#01

Burj Khalifa

Apart from being the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa holds

numerous records. It has the highest number of stories, tallest

service elevator, highest occupied floor, and highest outdoor

observation deck in the world.


LOCATION: Dubai, UAE

HEIGHT: 2,717 ft (828 m)

FLOORS: 163

OWNER: Emaar Properties

ARCHITECT: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP




(Source: archdaily.com / rankred.com)


Concepts & Designs

(Source: Phxindia)

(Source: Phxindia)

(Source: Phxindia)

THE LATTICE HOUSE

@ Maharashtra, India

The Lattice House, designed by architecture studio

The Design Alley, is a mixed-use development

(commercial and residential) located on a busy

commercial street in the town. The site is located

on one of the busiest streets in an upmarket area

of the city; it is a densely populated commercial

area with the central bus stand, temples, banks

and hospitals in the vicinity. The architect was initially faced

with the challenge of designing a multifunctional building on a

moderate size plot of 3,500 sq ft where the commercial part makes

the most out of the business opportunities in the area, and at the

same time, the residential floors can enjoy privacy and serenity

devoid of the outside hustle bustle.

With the ground, first and second floors of the building

intended for commercial use, the grid has to be flexible as the

business occupying it was not initially decided. A restaurant and

lodging came later into the picture and the interior was designed

accordingly. The top two floors are designed to be a calm and cosy

(Source: Phxindia)


abode; the homeowners, being busy in their profession most of the

time, wanted a minimalistic and low maintenance decor for their

home.

The interconnectivity between both the residential floors is

the most important yet tricky criteria. Due to space constraints,

there is no other option but to continue the staircase and make

it appear like an internal one. On the third floor, the staircase is

connected to the entrance lobby that leads into the formal living

room. The lobby also gives a peek into the informal living room by

means of a semi-openable partition. The pivoted shutters of this

partition along with the patterned flooring bring in a play of vision

and depth. The formal living room is a double-height space with

terracotta jali façade on the southern side balcony that gives a

panoramic view of the city.

The informal living is a vibrant and cosy family space, again

double-heighted, so as to connect with the upper floor of the

house. A chequered storage unit divides this space from the

kitchen and dining, while a pivoted partition gives a glimpse of the

entrance foyer. A huge double height window brings in the eastern

light while a silent wall forms the backdrop for the TV unit. The

furniture, accessories and some indoor plants add a pop of colour

to this otherwise serene space.

The kitchen is the central space in the house, which has

visual connectivity to the entire house. The free standing cooking

platform in the centre lets the user enjoy the surrounding space

rather than making it feel like a daily chore. A compact and vibrant

dining table graces the centre of the kitchen. Adjoining the kitchen

is a small utility area and a small double height Mandir space with

skylight at the top that evacuates the hot air in a natural way.

The master bedroom is located at the northwest end of the

house. A balcony with full glass lets in the northern light while

terracotta jali at the west cuts the harsh sun and lets the breeze

in at the same time. The decor is simple and serene. The toilet

attached to this bedroom is a lavish and luxurious one with a huge

eastern window. The window is adorned with bamboo plantation

(Source: Phxindia)

to retain privacy.

The upper floor of the house mainly has two bedrooms. There

is a lounge in between that overlooks the informal living and also

the Mandir. A small balcony also peeps into the formal living. Thus,

every semi-private space in the house is visually interconnected. As

per the design brief, the terrace has to be designed as a socializing

space. The backdrop wall of the staircase tower is painted with

vibrant geometric patterns. The space is semi-covered by fabric

pergola that creates a play of light and shadow in the daytime. This

space has a relaxing, meditative vibe in the morning while it can be

converted into a get together or party place in the evenings.

The residence is designed to be minimalistic and climate

responsive. To achieve this, the material palette consists of Kota

flooring, terracotta screens that filter the harsh sun without

blocking the breeze. In the formal living room, terracotta jali

façade on the southern side balcony cuts the harsh sun and gives

a panoramic view of the city. The adjacent surface is cladded with

veneer; this actually is the rear side of a storage unit that divides

the living and bedroom. It acts as the wardrobe for the bedroom,

while in the living room; it becomes the backdrop for the seating.

The terracotta jali and veneer together render warmth to the

space. The southern sun filters through the terracotta jali to

create beautiful sciographical pattern on the veneer that keep on

changing throughout the day. The space is furnished with some

bold pieces of furniture.

(Source: Phxindia)

(Source: thearchitectsdiary.com)


Landscape

MORDEN WHARF

OMA designs a mixed-use neighbourhood

with workspaces, a riverside park and homes

in southeast London, UK.

Artist impression: Morden Wharf is a new mixed-use neighhourhood with workspaces, a riverside park and over a thousand homes in southeast London, UK.

(Source: Pixelflakes)

Morden Wharf is the last piece of the

complex puzzle that is Greenwich

Peninsula, an opportunity area that

over the last twenty years has become

a symbol for ambitious regeneration,

architecture and socio-economic growth.

The mixed-use neighbourhood has

been developed by Dutch studio OMA for a 2.4-hectare site on

Greenwich Peninsula, adjacent to the Richard Rogers-designed

O2 Arena. Designed for real estate developer U+I following years

of design and consultation process, the main focus of the project

is to maximize the potential of the riverfront for public use and

access.

The masterplan for the new neighbourhood will introduce

1,500 homes, a mix of industrial and makers’ workshops, and

a landscaped park that stretches 275 metres along the River

Thames. OMA’s inclusion of makers’ workshops and industrial

workspace in Morden Wharf pays homage to the industrial

heritage of Greenwich Peninsula. The design of and entrance to

these spaces will be overseen by London studio Chetwoods.

Artist impression: The riverside park will feature a small beach and be

connected to the existing Thames Path, which will also be upgraded and

widened as part of the scheme.



The project also harks back to the site’s pre-industrial history

as marshland and will place emphasis on landscape design to

tackle the deficit of open, green space in the area.

“Morden Wharf is designed to foster community and

has the right mix of uses to create a successful and vibrant

neighbourhood, all stitched together with a beautiful public

realm,” said OMA partner Reinier de Graaf.

“We have drawn design inspiration from Greenwich

Peninsula’s industrial heritage – from the warehouses and silos

that once sat on the site, to the iron lattice structure of the

gasholders,” he added.

“We have also looked back further, to the original marshland

landscape of the peninsula, and in creating the park and public

realms we are seeking to return the post-industrial landscape to a

more natural and ecologically diverse condition.”

Morden Wharf’s landscape design incorporates a number

of spaces for play and recreation, alongside a public square for

seasonal events and markets. The riverside park will feature a

small beach and be connected to the existing Thames Path, which

will also be upgraded and widened as part of the scheme.

While OMA intends for the neighbourhood to cater almost

exclusively to pedestrians and cyclists, there will be hidden,

underground car parking facilities. Alongside the proposed

makers’ spaces and industrial units, the masterplan will also

include office spaces dedicated to small enterprises and creative

businesses. These will also be overseen by Chetwoods, with some

housed in existing buildings on the site.

Artist impression: The design of and

entrance to the makers’ workshops and

industrial workspace will be overseen

by London studio Chetwoods.



Landscape

Artist impression: Morden Wharf features a landscaped park that stretches 275 metres along the River Thames.


Artist impression: The project also harks back to the site’s pre-industrial history as marshland and

will place emphasis on landscape design to tackle the deficit of open, green space in the area.



Artist impression: Proposed construction dates for the scheme are yet to be revealed, but plans were submitted for approval in June 2020.


Artist impression: Morden Wharf is designed to foster community and has the right mix of uses to

create a successful and vibrant neighbourhood, all stitched together with a beautiful public realm.


Morden Wharf’s housing design

includes approximately 1,500 residences,

35% of which will be deemed as affordable

and many will be developed for families.

Details about their materiality are yet to

be disclosed, though the homes will be

contained in towers with green facades to

“provide natural screening and improve air

quality”. The creative workspaces will be

housed in buildings with a more industrial

aesthetic. Proposed construction dates

for the scheme are yet to be revealed, but

plans were submitted for approval in June

2020.

As part of the project, Carmody

Groarke has also designed a boathouse

on an existing jetty, which is intended as a

permanent mooring spot for Gloriana, the

Queen’s Rowbarge.

(Source: dezeen.com / mordenwharf.com)


B&I PROJECT REPORT MALAYSIA

ACTUAL GOLD SDN BHD

Cenang Point Langkawi @ Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia.

PROJECT REF. 0421-7175

CLASSIFICATION Mixed Development

STAGE OF PROJECT Sitework

LOCATION Lot 2335 (GM 2587)

Bandar Padang Mat Sirat,

Daerah Langkawi, Kedah,

Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 6.293068, 99.726093)

APPROX. PROJECT COST Undisclosed

APPROX. COMMENCEMENT DATE 4Q 2020

APPROX. COMPLETION DATE 1Q 2023

DEVELOPER

Actual Gold Sdn Bhd

(Part of Actual Gold Property)

Tel: +604-9667 788

E-mail: contact@actualgoldproperty.com

Web: www.actualgoldproperty.com

Site Supervisor: Ms Zunita Binti Naiyah

ARCHITECT

Kang Arkitek & Rakan-Rakan

Tel: +604-7331 537

E-mail: kangakitek@yahoo.com

Principal: Ar Kang Pee Kim

C & S ENGINEER

Jurutera Perunding Kabatas Sdn Bhd

Tel: +604-7365 950

E-mail: kabatas2@yahoo.com

Principal: Ir Yee Kuan Yew

M & E ENGINEER

AG Ingenieur Sdn Bhd

Tel: +604-281 5479/2278

E-mail: ag.ingenieur@gmail.com

Director: Ir Tan Bak Ping

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Care of Developer

MAIN CONTRACTOR

To Be Appointed

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed project comprises both commercial

and residential components, which will be

developed in two phases.

Phase 1 consists of two commercial blocks

(4 and 5 storeys respectively) for business and/

or office space, with two commercial lodging

approved floors comprising 5 to 6 rooms, each

with attached bathrooms. Freehold property

with strata title for each floor.

Phase 2 will be focused on the construction

and completion of 251 serviced apartment

units.


ALLEVIA SDN BHD

Allevia @ Mont’ Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.


CLASSIFICATION Serviced Apartment


LOCATION Lot 1597, Jalan Kiara 4,

Mont Kiara, Mukim Batu,

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.172467, 101.650191)

APPROX. PROJECT COST RM545.9 million



DEVELOPER

Allevia Sdn Bhd

(A subsidiary of UEM Sunrise Berhad)

Tel: +603-2718 7788

E-mail:customercare@uemsunrise.com

Web: www.uemsunrise.com

CEO: Mr Sufian Abdullah

ARCHITECT

RSP Architects Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-2273 6636

E-mail: rspa@rspkl.com

Web: www.rspkl.com

Director: Mr Ahmad Farid Baharuddin

C & S ENGINEER

JPS Consulting Engineers Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7955 2496

Email: jpsconsult@yahoo.com

Director: Ir Goh Yoke Loong

M & E ENGINEER

Jentrikon Perunding Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7880 7328

E-mail: cllow@jentrikon.com.my

Mech. Engineer: Mr CL Low

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Baharuddin Ali & Low Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-9285 3744

E-mail: balow@balow.com.my

Web: www.balow.com.my

Director: Sr Wong Kwi Ying

MAIN CONTRACTOR

To Be Appointed

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Sitting on a 2.94-acre land, proposed

development comprises two 43-storey towers

with a total of 294 units. The units will have

built-up areas from 1,703 - 2,634 sq ft (limited to

four units per floor).

The development also has two-storey

basement carpark, and 8-storey podium with

carpark and facilities. The 0.9-acre facilities

desk will have an array of offerings including a

lap pool, open lawn, children’s wet and dry play

areas and a barbecue area, among others.

The development will also provide a

touchless button lift system, a cycling studio

together with a rooftop gym and private lounge.



GREENSTONE DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD

Astrum Ampang @ Ulu Kelang, Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia.




LOCATION PT 1039 (HSD 39505),

Lot 126664, Seksyen 2

(PN 110157), Lot 126665

Seksyen 2 (PN 110158),

PT - Seksyen 100 (HSD 146795),

Jalan Enggang,

Bandar Ulu Kelang,

Daerah Gombak,

Selangor, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates:3.168500, 101.735341)




DEVELOPER

Greenstone Development Sdn Bhd

(A subsidiary of Setia Awan Holdings Sdn Bhd)

Tel : +605-6888 882

E-mail: enquiries@setiaawan.com

Web: www.setiaawan.com

Director: Datuk Doh Jee Chia

ARCHITECT

Aeon Services (Richard WZ Lee Architect)

Tel: +603-4161 5698

E-mail: ae_aeonservices@yahoo.com

Web: www.aeonservices.com.my

Principal: Ar Richard Lee

C & S ENGINEER

SNA Consult Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7729 2299

E-mail: snacslt@gmail.com

Web: https://snaconsult.com.my/

Director: Dato’ Ir Robert Ang

M & E ENGINEER

JPK & Associates

Tel: +603-6273 6178

E-mail: jpk@jpk.com.my

Mechanical Associate: Mr Melvyn Yeo

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

DK-QS Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-8953 9998

E-mail: admin@dkqs.com.my

Web: www.dkqs.info

Director: Sr Lilian Wong

MAIN CONTRACTOR

To Be Appointed

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

is situated on a 6.75-acre plot of land, and will

consists of residential, commercial, SOHO and

serviced apartment units to be developed in

three phases.

Phase 1 consists of a 45-storey tower

with 495 serviced apartment units and a

44-storey SOHO tower with 352 units, one

podium block with business space, affordable

shoplots, a 7-storey carpark space, one

unit for kindergarten, a garbage space and

a mechanical space. Phase 2 comprises a

50-storey tower with 550 serviced apartment

units and a 44-storey SOHO tower with

352 units. Phase 3 comprises a 55-storey

serviced apartment tower and one block of 484

affordable apartments. All six blocks will have

one floor furnished with facilities.


KL-KEPONG COUNTRY HOMES SDN BHD

Jardin Residences @ Bandar Seri Coalfields, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia.


CLASSIFICATION Residential


LOCATION Part of Lot 33922 (lot asal 851),

Jalan BSC 6A,

Bandar Seri Coalfields,

47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor,

Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.255424, 101.491295)




DEVELOPER

KL-Kepong Country Homes Sdn Bhd

(A subsidiary of KLK Land Sdn Bhd)

Tel: +603-7726 1868

E-mail: info@klkland.com.my

Web: https://klkland.com.my/

Executive Director (Property Division):

Dato’ David Tan

ARCHITECT

CL & O Architects Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7887 8193

E-mail: cloa@cloa.com.my

Web: www.cloa.com.my

Co-founder: Ar Chiam Chin Yong

C & S ENGINEER

CIVIL:

Kemasepakat Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7804 5282

E-mail: info@kemasepakat.com.my

Web: https://kemasepakat.com

Executive Director: Ir Aw Kha Ching

STRUCTURAL:

TYL Perunding Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7803 6339

E-mail: tylp@tylp.com.my

Web: www.tylp.com.my

Associate Director: Kathiravan Krishnan

M & E ENGINEER

Syterra Consult Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7710 7281

E-mail: project@terra-consult.com.my

Director: Ir Wong Sai Yong

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

KL-Kepong Country Homes Sdn Bhd

(A subsidiary of KLK Land Sdn Bhd)

Tel: +603-7726 1868

E-mail: info@klkland.com.my

Web: https://klkland.com.my/

Executive Director (Property Division):

Dato’ David Tan

MAIN CONTRACTOR

Timur Kaya Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-5633 2354

E-mail: timurkayacontact@timurkaya.net

Manager: Ms Cheong Pik Yee

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed development is the latest residential

offering at Bandar Seri Coalfields. Also known

as Precinct 6A, it comprises a total of 469

double-storey terraced houses that will be

developed in two phases (Phase 1 - 232 units,

and Phase 2 - 237 units). The units are

available in four layout types with built-up

areas from 2,206 - 2,613 sq ft (4 bedrooms +

4 bathrooms). Among the amenities available

include access to the Clubhouse and a 50-acre

pristine Central Park, the 5 Stones Park with

jogging track, parcourses, playmounds, tricycle

lane, family pavilion and etc.

Bandar Seri Coalfields is a 1,001-acre

low-density integrated township first launched

in 2011 with a total gross development value

(GDV) of RM5.6 billion.



LAMAN EXOTIKA SDN BHD

La Casa Lunas @ Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia.


CLASSIFICATION Residential


LOCATION Lot 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963,

1964, 1965 and government l

and (river reserve) Bandar Lunas,

Section 11, Daerah Kulim, Kedah,

Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 5.473828, 100.538183)



APPROX. COMPLETION DATE

To Be Announced

DEVELOPER

Laman Exotika Sdn Bhd

(A subsidiary of Sri Pengkalan Binaan Sdn Bhd)

Tel: +606-2810 003

E-mail: info@spb.my

Web: www.spb-property.my

Executive Director: Datuk Jacky Yap

ARCHITECT

M Ghazali Architect

Tel: +603-9281 0140

E-mail: tesseller@gmail.com /

mazlin@mghazali.net

Web: www.mghazali.net

Principal: Mr Mazlin Ghazali

C & S ENGINEER

Perunding THD Sdn Bhd

Tel: +604-4200 405

E-mail: pthd10@yahoo.com

Project Engineer: Mr Mohd Redho b Zakaria

M & E ENGINEER

Perunding GD

Tel: +604-4229 382

E-mail: perundinggd@gmail.com

Engineer: Mr Chuah Hock Weng

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Care of Developer

MAIN CONTRACTOR

To Be Appointed

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed development is a 220-acre freehold

township project located 10 minutes away

from Kulim High-Tech Park, the BKE highway

connecting Penang and Kulim town. Currently

under construction are 142 units of double

storey houses with land area of 22′ × 65′ and

built-up of 1,900 sq ft (4 bedrooms and 2 living

rooms). Each unit will have both wet and dry

kitchen, and private courtyard garden. The

development features a 40-feet green back lane

with jogging track.


MAXIM HEIGHTS SDN BHD

M Adora @ Wangsa Melawati, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.




LOCATION Wangsa Melawati, Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.204541, 101.745957)

APPROX. PROJECT COST RM378 million



DEVELOPER

Maxim Heights Sdn Bhd

(A subsidiary of Mahsing Group)

Tel: 1300 80 6888 / +603-9078 2899

E-mail: m-adora@mahsing.com.my

Web: www.mahsing.com.my

Group MD: Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Leong Hoy Kum

ARCHITECT

MOA Architects

Tel: +603-7971 1045

E-mail: info@moaa.my

Web: https://moaa.my/

Director: Ar Tan Ewe Liat

C & S ENGINEER

SNA Consult Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7729 2299

E-mail: snacslt@gmail.com

Web: https://snaconsult.com.my/

Director: Dato’ Ir Robert Ang

M & E ENGINEER

East Orient Consult Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7847 1133

E-mail: eoc@eoc.com.my

Engineer: Mr Jeff Tan

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Econcos Consultant Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-6277 4921

E-mail: info@econcos.com

Web: www.econcos.com

Director: Sr Wong Seat Sin

MAIN CONTRACTOR

Pembinaan Bintang Baru Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-6275 6555

E-mail: pbb@bintangbaru.com.my

Managing Director: Mr Adam Yong

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed development comprises two blocks of

31-storey serviced apartment with a total of 677

units. The units are available in three layouts

with built-up areas of 850 - 1,200 sq ft, two to

three bedrooms and dual key, as well as two to

three carparks. The selected unit for Type B is

appointed with accessorized parcel space at the

carpark level. (Size: 37 - 73 sq ft).

The development has over 30 lifestyle

facilities across five floors, which include

kindergarten and nursery, half basketball court

and badminton courts, co-working space, games

room, horizon pool, island Jacuzzi, kids water

play, indoor and outdoor gyms, playground,

multipurpose hall, and etc.



ONE DAMANSARA SDN BHD

Aetas Damansara @ Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia.




LOCATION Lot 89553 (Lot Lama PT 423),

Persiaran Tropicana,

Mukim Bandar Damansara,

Daerah Petaling, Selangor,

Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.131293, 101.593540)




DEVELOPER

One Residence Sdn Bhd

(A subsidiary of MCT Bhd)

Tel: +603-5115 9988

E-mail: corpcomm@mct.com.my

Web: www.mct.com.my

CEO: Mr Teh Heng Chong

-JV-

Ayala Land, Inc.

E-mail: information@ayalaland.com.ph

Web: www.ayalaland.com.ph

CEO: Mr Bernard Vincent O. Dy

ARCHITECT

yhsA Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7960 9699

E-mail: yhsa@yhsa.com.my

Web: www.yhsa.com.my

Director: Mr Yap Hock Seong

C & S ENGINEER

Jurutera Perunding Primareka Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-5882 7913

E-mail: general@primareka.com

Web: www.primareka.com

Director (Structural): Ir Ong Teik Jin

M & E ENGINEER


Tel: +603-7847 1133


Engineer: Mr Jeff Tan

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Care of Developer

MAIN CONTRACTOR

Al-Ambia Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7965 6888

E-mail: benhong@al-ambia.com.my

Web: http://al-ambia.com.my/

Managing Director: Mr Ben Hong Eng Hock

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed project is a leasehold low-density

development. It comprises two blocks of 39-40

storey residential towers housing a total of

226 units atop a 8-storey podium; Block A will

have 149 units, and Block B will have 77 units.

The units are available in several layouts with

built-up areas of 2,098 - 6,114 sq ft (3 + 1 to 4

+ 1 bedrooms. Selected units also come with

personal storage space in carpark lot. The

development offers extensive range of facilities

on Level 8 of the podium, including infinity pool,

wading and outdoor spa pools, gym, family

seating and picnic deck, playground, alfresco

pavilion area, function hall, and etc.


PROUSAHA (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD

RIAZ Residences @ Damansara Damai, Selangor, Malaysia.




LOCATION Lot 87285, Jalan PJU 10/1C,

Damansara Damai, Mukim Sungai

Buloh, Daerah Petaling, Selangor,

Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.190302, 101.595721)




DEVELOPER

Prousaha (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

(A subsidiary of Asian Pac Holdings Berhad)

Tel: +603- 2786 3388

E-mail: enquiry@asianpac.com.my

Web: www.asianpac.com.my

Managing Director: Dato’ Mustapha Bin Buang

ARCHITECT

Arca 3 Arkitek Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7887 5353 / 5445

E-mail: general@arca3arkitek.com

Web: www.arca3arkitek.com.my

Principal: Ar Anuar Bin Mohamed

C & S ENGINEER

TDC Engineering Consultants Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603- 5124 0869

Email: general@tdceng.com.my

Director: Ir Cheah Chee Fong

M & E ENGINEER

Perunding Berkat

24/1A, Jalan Emas 5,

Taman Emas Cheras,

Batu 8 ½,

43200 Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel: +603- 9075 3811

Engineer: Mr Jonathan Teng

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Juru Kos

Tel: +603-5885 2682/2689

E-mail: ttsjurukos@gmail.com

Quantity Surveyor: Sr Tee Wei Kin

MAIN CONTRACTOR

Berlateh Construction Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-4042 6716

E-mail: info@berlateh.com

Web: www.berlateh.com

Project Manager: Mr Stephen Loo

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed leasehold development is situated

on a 6.5-acre site and comprises two blocks of

25-storey serviced apartment housing 780 units,

as well as 18 shoplots. Block A will have 422

units and Block B will have 358 units. The units

are available in four layout types, with built-up

area ranging from 852 - 1,003 sq ft.

The development will have a wide range

of facilities across two floors, which include

outdoor fitness station, multipurpose court,

reflexology area and jogging path, shops,

infinity and wading pools, gym, multipurpose

halls, playground, BBQ area, and etc.



SKYAWANI 5 DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD

Skyawani V Residence @ Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.



STAGE OF PROJECT Structural

LOCATION PT No 29 (Terdahulu Lot 1 &

Lot 4), Jalan Harapan,

Seksyen 17,

Mukim Sungai Penchala,

Daerah Petaling, Selangor,

Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.130096, 101.630120)




DEVELOPER

Tropicana Temokin Sdn Bhd

(Tropicana Corporation Berhad-Temokin

Holdings Sdn Bhd-JV)

Tel: +603-7710 1018

E-mail: corpcomm@tropicanacorp.com.my

Web: www.tropicanacorp.com.my

Executive Director: Mr Adrian Chin

-JV-

Temokin Holdings Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-4044 1111

E-mail: temokin@temokin.com

Web: www.temokin.com

Executive Director: Mr Tan Chien Wen

ARCHITECT

T&T Architect Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7983 7082

E-mail: ttarchitec@gmail.com

Web: www.ttgroup.com.my

Principal: Ar Tung Mun Kiat

C & S ENGINEER

Kemasepakat Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7804 5282

E-mail: info@kemasepakat.com.my

Web: https://kemasepakat.com/

Director: Ir Wong Chee Loong

M & E ENGINEER


Tel: +603-7847 1133


Electrical Project Engineer: Mr Bryan Chew

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Juru Kos

Tel: +603-5885 2682/2689

E-mail: ttsjurukos@gmail.com

Quantity Surveyor: Sr Tee Wei Kin

MAIN CONTRACTOR

To Be Appointed

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed development is the affordable

housing offering at Tropicana Miyu. It comprises

45 serviced apartment units across four floors.

The overall 41-storey block will house a total of

271 units.

The facilities include vehicle charging

stations, an infinity pool, a shallow pool, pool

deck, floating gymnasium, reflexology path,

children’s playground, cabana as well as

barbecue area.


WAWASAN METRO BINA SDN BHD

Residensi Metro Kepong @ Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.




LOCATION Lot PT 26890 (Dahulu

Plot 2), Jalan Metro Perdana

Barat, Taman Metropolitan,

Kepong, Mukim Batu,

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

(GPS Coordinates: 3.219448, 101.642947)

APPROX. PROJECT COST >RM200 million



DEVELOPER

Wawasan Metro Bina Sdn Bhd

(A subsidiary of Maxim Global Berhad)

Tel: +603-7803 7008

E-mail: rmk.wmb@gmail.com /

maxim88@maximglobal.com.my

Web: https://maximglobal.com.my/

Managing Director: Datuk Seri Gan Seong Liam

ARCHITECT

Perkhidmatan Akitek

Tel: +603-2273 4388

E-mail: parkitek@yahoo.com

Sr Project Architect: Mr Brandon Soh

C & S ENGINEER

Jurutera Perunding Awam YS Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7956 2233

E-mail: jpays@jpays.com.my

Engineer: Ms Annie Lim

M & E ENGINEER

Perunding Mektrik Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-7957 7729

E-mail: pmsb@mektrik.com.my

Director: Mr James Wong

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Jurukur Bahan FPS Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-9131 8787

E-mail: fps@fpsqs.com.my

Web: http://fpsqs.com.my

Managing Director: Mr Steven Tey

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/

Project Manager: Mr Wai Choy Foong

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Proposed RUMAWIP project comprises six

blocks of affordable serviced apartment with a

total of 3,032 units, and will be developed in two

phases.

Currently under construction is Phase 1,

consisting of two 36-storey towers (Block A

and B) with 491 serviced apartment units each,

and a 37-storey tower (Block C) with 538 units,

including a 7-storey podium for carpark and

facilities.

Phase 2 will consists of two 42-storey

towers (Block D and E) with 460 serviced

apartment units, and a 42-storey (Block F) with

492 serviced apartment units, including an

8-storey carpark podium, one-storey basement

carpark, lifestyle facilities, garbage disposal and

guardhouse.


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