News about buildings

Quah said one of the most critical elements of building modernisation efforts includes using an advanced building management system (BMS).

Dexter Koh, deputy president, Malaysian Institute of Architect: “I don’t think all projects should be halted and I sense this as a knee-jerk reaction to the problem,” KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): The suspension of new construction approvals in the city and the requirement for all projects to comply with geotechnical reports is an “overkill”, said Dexter Koh, deputy president, Malaysian Institute of Architects.

According to the JLL’s study, newly-completed ESG-compliant office buildings in Greater KL command higher occupancy rates at 80% to 90%, with average achievable rents exceeding non-green buildings.

There will be four rating tiers — bronze, silver, gold and platinum —and the super low energy tier.

“Greening the buildings in Malaysia with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2023 will need to move to a whole-of-nation approach to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 45% across the economy by 2030, and to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Currently, the demand for green workspaces in KL is estimated to be approximately between 40% and 45% while supply only stands at 35%.

In a Bursa Malaysia filing on Tuesday, the group said it has secured the 17 months contract from Schneider Electric France.

Datuk Ooi Sian Hian could not hide the excitement of unveiling the century-old ancestor house to his siblings and cousins after about two years of restoration work.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): Integrated industrial space solutions provider AME Elite Consortium Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary AME Construction Sdn Bhd has been awarded a RM359 million contract to build a new integrated production facility, logistics warehouse, and office buildings for Ye Chiu Non-Ferrous Metal (M) Sdn Bhd.

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