Welcome to the first issue of the year 2014. As we enter a new year, the question on most people’s mind is whether we will see an improvement over the past year. According to World Economic Outlook (WEO), the
tide seems to be rising, largely on account of recovery in the advanced economies. Global activity and world trade picked up in the second half of 2013 and growth in the US is expected to go up to 2.8 per cent, up from 1.9 per cent in 2013.

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BUILDING & INVESTMENT (B & I) MAGAZINE is a bi-monthly publication that keeps you in touch with various aspects of the building & construction industry in Malaysia such as the latest in building materials, green technology, projects, services, etc.

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BUILDING & INVESTMENT (B & I) MAGAZINE is a bi-monthly publication that keeps you in touch with various aspects of the building & construction industry in Malaysia such as the latest in building materials, green technology, projects, services, etc.

With a readership of not less than 100,000 from various sectors of the building & construction industry, our 23-year-old publication is endorsed / supported by CIDB, BMDAM, PAM, MIID, MGBC and ARCASIA. Welcome to www.b-i.biz.

OUR MISSION: To progressively upgrade our editorial and circulation for the benefit of the industry in terms of market intelligence and business opportunities.

OUR VISION: To be the premier building and construction publication in Malaysia and South East Asia with the ultimate objective as a global publication online.

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It has been a year since the first COVID-19 case was confirmed
in Malaysia, and its effects have since taken a huge toll on the
country. With the daily increase of positive cases, restrictions
and various lockdowns implemented, industry players now
need to take proactive “the new normal” measures to ensure
business continuity during this unprecedented time...

Since the global outbreak of COVID-19, Malaysia’s economy
is forecast to shrink by 4.5% in 2020. However, it has since
showed signs of recovery from -28% in April to -3.2% in June,
and in 2021, it is expected to further recover and expand at a
rate of between 6.5% - 7.5%...

When COVID-19 was first reported by mass media in December
2019, authorities around the world began implementing
lockdown measures in an effort to contain the pandemic,
which brought much of global economic activity to a halt. Due
to the impact of the pandemic, Malaysia’s economy is forecast
to shrink by 6% in 2020; businesses in the country were
reportedly losing as much as RM2.4 billion a day when MCO
was imposed from 18 March to 3 May 2020 alone...

The World Bank noted in its ‘Global Economic Prospects’
report that the on-going COVID-19 pandemic has caused the
broadest collapse of the global economy since 1870; the world
economy is projected to contract by 5.2% this year, the worst
recession in 80 years...

BUILDING & INVESTMENT (B&I) MAGAZINE – GOING DIGITAL

Greetings from B&I; STAY HEALTHY & SAFE; HEALTH IS
WEALTH. The Covid-19 pandemic, oil crisis etc. and looming
recession have greatly affected our operations in particular
and the economy in general. It has rapidly changed how we
Live, Work and Advertise. The way forward for B&I is DIGITAL
transformation as our new business model with focus on
EDM (e-broadcast) Marketing for a wider effective reach.
We cater to a very niche market – building & construction industry in
Malaysia – where advertising is a necessity for every successful company.
DIGITAL ADVERTISING and BRANDING will be our NEW NORMAL.

Trade wars generally do not result in winners and with investors reluctant to invest, construction activities in Malaysia may be at risk of becoming collateral damage. Concurrently, with declining oil prices and Covid-19 resulting in a pandemic, the economy looks gloomy but not insurmountable...

A research from industry experts has reported total deals for global construction and real estate
industry is worth US$9.5 billion for December 2019. The value marked a decrease of 49.4% over
the previous month and a drop of 40.7% when compared with the last 12-month average of US$16.6 billion.

As we move further into year 2020, we are still plagued with all the lows from
the previous year. This has spurred many industry players into action by looking
at alternative options to improve the way they do business. Most recently, it has
been highlighted that the construction industry is increasingly exploring the use
of robots to speed up work and alleviate skills shortages – but where could this
lead?...

The latest statistics showed that Malaysia has
a population of more than 32 million, of which
two-thirds are living in the urban areas and major
cities. The numbers are increasing every day and
all of whom need affordable housing as well as
social, transportation and utility infrastructure....

The REHDA Property Industry Survey 1H 2019
recorded a reduction in the number of project
launches as well as respondents. Although
there was a spike in 15% sales, the sentiments
towards the property industry for the next 10
months remained mostly neutral....

For industry professionals – property developers,
architects, engineers and even contractors –
‘building’ isn’t just about adding a new block in
the already congested concrete jungle; it’s the
whole package....

It has been a busy time for Malaysia’s building and
construction industry. Despite an early forecast of
slower growth, some new developments continue
across the country. It has been all hands on deck
as the supply chain worked tirelessly formulating
initiatives to stimulate sales and decrease the
supply overhang.
The industry hit the headlines when the Malaysian government launched
FundMyHome.com, the country’s first private sector-driven property crowdfunding
platform.
Presently, Malaysia has two crowdfunding platforms, Equity Crowdfunding
(ECF) and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) financing framework in the capital market for micro,
small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to raise funds. As at December 2018, a total
of RM261.52 million has been raised by issuers via both market-based financing
avenues. .....

Insulation is a significant aspect of any modern
building. While the majority of insulation in
buildings is to provide resistance to heat flow,
the term also applies to sound insulation, fire
insulation and impact insulation etc – all of
which are highlighted in various sections of
the magazine for your further reading....

Goodbye 2018, Hello 2019! Change is
inevitable – but exactly what lies ahead? Many
industry professionals and consumers alike
are curious as to what to expect with the new
calendar year.
In 2018, the country underwent massive changes that foretold shortcomings
we will face this year i.e. the building industry is expected to record slower growth
amid revisions of mega projects and the slowdown in construction, as well as the
rising cost of living in line with the country’s Budget 2019 that will further dampens
consumer spending......

“As one chapter closes, another begins” – Like
the saying goes, as we approach the end of
2018, key players of the construction industry
are gearing up for the new year by putting into
motion their respective projects and agendas
that would reshape the landscape of Malaysia.....

Time sees the evolution of man – the way we think, talk and act – that influences the development of our surroundings.
    A testament to the fact is the evolution of the building industry that continuously changes the city skyline today, as more structures of various architecture, shapes and sizes mushrooming across the country
and beyond...

In the last couple of months, we see progress everywhere. Malaysia now moves forward under the guidance of a new government, various shakers and movers across the industries appearing in the news with their latest innovations and services, and we ourselves race against time to accomplish our objectives-of-the-day...

INFORMATION IS KNOWLEDGE;
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, the key that opens
doors of opportunities for one to explore,
experience and gain new insights in
pursuing success......

Be it residential, commercial or an aquatic centre, architects around the world take pride in their creations of awe-inspiring architecture that we see today....

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