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CIDB aims to mandate use of 3D building plans by 2019

The board will present a detailed policy direction on the full implementation of the building information modelling (BIM) system — under which, such 3D plans will be created — at the upcoming launch of the Construction Industry Transformation Programme on Sept 10.

MBAM: Weakening ringgit affects builders’ margins

“The companies that secured new projects recently and need to import raw materials may see their margins getting thinner. The worst case scenario is they may face losses if they fail to manage their costs well,” said MBAM president Matthew Tee.

A city operating in real time

The Sensing City initiative aims to deploy a network of sensors and smart technology across the city to measure a range of variables in real time, such as traffic flow, water use, air quality and energy consumption.