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Roof&Facade Asia News & Events BlueScope Steel is Main Sponsor for UIA Regional Forum 2004 CONTINUING a tradition, established over the years, of service to the architectural profession in the region, BlueScope Steel has undertaken the role of Main Sponsor for the UIA Regional Forum 2004, to be held on 27 and 28 October 2004, at Biopolis, Singapore. Recently, BlueScope Steel had also sponsored the datum KL: 2004 event organised by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM), in Kuala Lumpur. The UIA Regional Forum 2004 which is a first-time event, is being jointly hosted by Reed Exhibitions, Singapore and Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA). The event is expected to attract the international ar- Forum on selection, application and performance of Natural Stone THE Natural Stone Association (NSA) and the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) are organising a forum to be held on Wednesday, 17 November 2004, at Civil Service College, 31 North Buona Vista Road, Singapore, that will address the theme ‘Natural Stone Controversies – Mother Nature’s Fault or Man’s Failure? The forum will be officiated by Dr Teo Ho Pin, Mayor- North West CDC & NSA Advisor. The event is targeted at architects, developers, contractors, quantity surveyors, testing and certification agencies, and other decision-makers in the industry, responsible for the selection and installation of stone on the exteriors and in the interiors of buildings. The aim of the forum, which will be led by a panel of renowned professionals in the industry, is to draw the participants into a lively discussion on how the architectural application of stone should be managed and how controversies surrounding it can be resolved. It will cover, for instance, proper specification, selection, installation and maintenance. Through this forum, it is also intended that both participants and panelists can come to a better understanding on, and appreciation of, the characteristics of stone, as defined by Mother Nature and altered by man-made environments. The following presentations will provide in-depth Intersolar heats up the photovoltaic industry WITH a record 25% increase in visitor numbers this year at Freiburg, Germany, Intersolar 2004 has become the largest solar fair worldwide. The attendance figures reflect the anticipation of the national and international industry players in the booming solar market. From 24 to 26 June, with a clear concept that focused exclusively on solar issues, Intersolar attracted over 15,000 visitors from more than 60 different countries, to the fair and presented innovations and trends in photovoltaics, solar thermal technology and solar architecture. A comprehensive overview of the broad range of international solar power industry at Intersolar 2004 indicated the growing interest in utilising solarpowered products. As the annual meeting point for decision-makers from the international solar industry, Intersolar provided a platform for 290 exhibitors, including leading manufacturers and retailers, to showcase their latest products and services available in the global solar market. Amongst the exhibitors involved in this edition was the German Federal Ministry of Industry and Labour, which presented its export initiative for renewable energies. Innovations of solar thermal installations from Bavaria, solar collectors from Turkey and solar absorbers from Switzerland were some of the enticements at the trade fair, attracting industry professionals such as heating and electrical engineers, roofers, architects and planners. The wide range of programmes at the event included, a seminar on “Making the right investments in the solar market”, a conference on “Solar heating and cooling”, and the innovation exchange. In addition to this, an industry forum titled “Photovoltaics for Rural 16 Roof & Facade Asia • September 2004 chitectural community, especially those within the UIA Region IV (Australia, Bangladesh, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Korea, People’s Republic of China, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Thailand), to gather and discuss issues pertinent to the Asia Pacific Region. The forum which will be officially opened by Dr Balaji Sadasivan, Senior Minister of State for Information, Communications & the Arts and Health, Singapore, will feature presentations by a distinguished line-up of regional and international moderators and speakers, as well as a panel discussion, a site visit and receptions. RnF analyses of the various issues, which, together with the contentious comments and lively debate that will follow, is expected to lead to promising solutions: ‘An architect’s view on the use of stone: Dream or Nightmare’ by Dr Goh Chong Chia, Managing Director, TSP Architects + Planners Pte Ltd; ‘Litigation as a Means of Resolving Stone-related Disputes’ by Mr Ng Yuen, Advocate & Solicitor, Ng & Koh; ‘Mis-representation of Stone in the Supply Chain, from Nature to the Built Environment’ by Mr Ferdinando Melani, Executive Director M & G Contracts (S) Pte Ltd; ‘Pathology of Stone Defects and Failures’ by Mr Wong Chung Wan, Divisional Director, Construction Technology Division, SETSCO Services Pte Ltd. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, PLEASE CONTACT MS SHIRLEY LAU, NATURAL STONE ASSOCIATION, TEL: 67484898 FAX: 67485002. Electrification” organised by the Club for Rural Electrification, offered information on export markets with opportunities for decentralised power supply facilities. Organised by Messe Freiburg GmbH & Co. KG and Solar Promotion GmbH, the event received support from various organisations in Germany, a country which plays a pioneering role in the solar power market. The sponsors of Intersolar 2004 are the German Solar Industry Association (BSi), the German Solar Energy Society (DGS), the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF) and the International Solar Energy Society (ISES). For the next edition of Intersolar, solar experts will meet in Freigburg again, Innovations in solar thermal installations, solar collectors and solar absorbers from different countries made up part of the fair. from 23 to 25 June 2005. In co-ordination with it, the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF) will hold the European Solar Thermal Energy Conference or estec 2005, which will take place shortly before the Intersolar trade fair. RnF Product Trademarks WITHIN its editorial sections, this publication will generally capitalise all words known to be trademarks that have been registered or that have yet to be registered. The publisher wishes to state that the use of the trademarked names within its editorial sections, is only for editorial purposes, and therefore there is no intent whatsoever to infringe on any trademark. Within its advertising and advertorial sections, this publication will use the material submitted by the advertisers without any alterations. 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� Full Name: Designation (Job title): Name of Organisation: Address: News & Events Roof&Facade Asia Pre-Engineered Buildings from Zamil Steel defined by design and functional versatility ROOF & FACADE ASIA spoke to Mr Aliraza M Aga, Chief Representative – Malaysia Operations for Zamil Steel Buildings – Vietnam Co Ltd, on the company’s active involvement in the Pre-Engineered Steel Building market in Asia. R&F Asia: What are the origins of Zamil Steel? Mr Aliraza: Zamil Steel has been in the business of designing, fabricating and Mr Aliraza M Aga. supplying Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEBs) since 1977. Headquartered in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, the company operates in more than 30 countries through a network of over 40 sales offices and three factories (one in Dammam, one in Cairo, Egypt and one in Hanoi, Vietnam) equipped with the latest machinery and equipment. Zamil Steel is the largest manufacturer of Pre- Engineered Steel Buildings in Asia and Africa and is one of the largest exporters of this kind of system in the world. To-date, Zamil Steel has supplied more than 35,000 buildings to over 75 countries worldwide. R&F Asia: What is the underlying concept in the design and construction of PEBs? Mr Aliraza: PEBs use a pre-determined inventory of raw materials that has proven, over time, to satisfy a wide range of structural and aesthetic design requirements. This flexibility allows PEBs to fulfill a wide range of building configurations, custom designs, requirements and applications. Until 1990, the use of PEBs was confined mostly to North America and the Middle East. Since then, the use of PEBs has spread throughout Asia and Africa where the concept has now been widely accepted. A PEB is a building shell that utilises three distinct product categories - built-up ‘I’ shaped primary structural framing members (columns and rafters), cold-formed ‘Z’ and ‘C’ shaped secondary structural members (roof purlins, eave struts and wall girts), and roll formed profiled sheeting (roof and wall panels). Optional structural subsystems are widely incorporated into PEBs and provide functional as well as aesthetic features. Functional subsystems include mezzanine floors (including joists and decking), crane runway beams (to support crane systems), roof platforms, catwalks etc. Aesthetic features include fascias, parapets, canopies and roof extensions. (LOW -RES) Pre-Engineered Buildings from Zamil Steel are used for a variety of building types. R&F Asia: What is the reason for the popularity of PEBs? Mr Aliraza: The advantages of Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings are numerous and are the major reason for the spectacular growth of the PEB industry during the past 50 years. These advantages include low initial cost, superior quality, fast project construction, functional versatility, architectural flexibility, and low maintenance and operating costs. R&F Asia: What are the main application areas for PEBs? Mr Aliraza: PEBs are used for a variety of building types including industrial (factories, manufacturing plants, workshops, warehouses, sheds etc), commercial (showrooms, distribution centres, supermarkets, fast food restaurants, offices etc), institutional (schools, exhibition halls, hospitals, auditoriums, sports halls etc), recreational (gymnasiums, swimming pool enclosures, indoor tennis courts etc), aviation and military (aircraft hangars, administration buildings, residential barracks, support structures etc) and agricultural (animal and poultry confinement areas, dairy farms, greenhouses etc) facilities. R&F Asia: How strong is Zamil Steel’s PEB activities in Asia, particularly within Southeast Asia? Mr Aliraza: In the mid 1980s, Zamil Steel decided to set up base in Malaysia which we knew was our gateway to the East Asian market. During those days, the Pre- Engineered Building System was new both to Malaysia and to this region. We wish to claim that we pioneered the introduction of this system in this region. It took us awhile to educate clients and project consultants on this new system. Once they were convinced of our capabilities and capacities, it opened doors to these new markets. In 1999, to show our commitment for a long-term presence in this region, we set up a state-of-the-art factory in Hanoi, Vietnam, which has a monthly fabrication PRODUCT ENQUIRY FORM (Information is provided free-of-charge) Roof acade State/City: ____________________ Postal Code: ____________________ Country: __________________ Tel: ____________________ Fax: ____________________ E-mail: ________________________________ Activity of Organisation: READER REGISTRATION Do you wish to receive free copies of Roof&Facade Asia? � Yes! � No (Please tick �) Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____________________ PRODUCT INFORMATION I wish to have more information on the products corresponding to the following Editorial Enquiry Numbers Please list the numbers in the space below, eg. 04/101, 04/102, etc capacity of 4,000 MT. Since then, our business in Southeast Asia has been on the rise, and we are now doing the second extension to our factory in Hanoi to meet the growing demand for PEBs in this region. R&F Asia: What can you say about the market in Malaysia? Mr Aliraza: In business terms, Malaysia is a mature market where the majority of clients are conscious about brand, quality, level of services offered, commitment and, in general, ‘value for money’. It is because of these clients that we have established a strong foot-hold in Malaysia which we consider as one of the prime markets in this region. A factor that differentiates Zamil Steel is that we give utmost priority to safety, right from designing and fabrication, to erection of the PEBs. As a result of this stringent policy, we have had no mishaps during the provision of more than 200,000 sq m of buildings to Malaysian clients. In Malaysia, to provide our clients a full ‘supply and install’ package, we operate through a network of Certified Builders who are local Malaysian Contractors. Their staff are trained at our Head Office and on our job sites, to enhance their experience and skills in erecting our PEBs. As of today, we have three Certified Builders in Peninsular Malaysia and two in East Malaysia. R&F Asia: What are some of the recently completed and ongoing projects in Malaysia, within Zamil Steel’s portfolio? Mr Aliraza: We could mention the 1,700 MT PEB, generating 33,300 sq m of space, for a fertiliser factory; a 535 MT PEB, generating 47,200 sq m for a warehouse; a 369 MT PEB, generating 12,330 sq m for another warehouse; and a 495 MT PEB, generating 20,700 sq m of factory space, among the larger projects. RnF (Photocopies may be used as additional enquiry forms. Please cut along dotted line) Fax to: (65) 6296 1719 or Mail to: Medialink Technology Pte Ltd, 39 Ubi Road 1, #06-01, World Publications Building, Singapore 408695 � F & Asia Roof & Facade Asia • September 2004 17 �
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