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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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....

Farewell 2017, Hello 2018. We welcome
the New Year by taking a look at the latest
technological trends in the Construction
industry. The most defining advancement
is the utilisation of Virtual Reality and
Holographic headsets, where architects
and engineers can now inhabit the 3D
modelling of their structures. Isn’t it
fascinating? May 2018 bring us even more
innovation.....

Knowledge… What a boundless treasure that
inspires us and elevates our lives. In an everevolving
world – especially in a competitive
building industry like ours – new technology
and fresh methodological approaches to
development are constantly unveiled. In order
to improve, we embark on this journey of
continuous learning......

The 40th Annual General Meeting of the Building Materials Distributors Association of Malaysia (BMDAM) convened on 27th July at its premises with incumbent President, Yang Kian Lock (of Sudut Swasta Sdn Bhd) in the chair....

In this architectural edition, we highlight the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival 2017 (KLAF 2017) – one of the main events in conjunction with ARCHIDEX 17 in Malaysia. This two months festival is one of the platform “To promote the advancement of architecture and the architectural profession for the betterment of society”. What powers Architecture will be the theme for this year....

The theme for this issue is wood – an integral part of the building and construction industry and the economy at large. While the construction
industry, underpinned by a slew of government infrastructure projects, has been given a buoyant forecast this year, the timber industry, which has
been experiencing slow growth in the past three years, is being urged to achieve higher exports....

The call to go green has never been louder, especially in Asia in the last few years when economic, social, cost as well as health benefits of greening buildings were acutely recognised. It stands to reason. In this time of rapid population growth and urbanisation especially in emerging and developing economies, the built environment can catalyst many challenges including climate change, land-use, demographic shifts, water and other resource scarcities....

Welcome to our first edition for 2017. While last year was tough for most economic regions, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region recorded positive economic growth of 4.7 per cent. Despite the recent protectionist policies which resulted in the U.S. pull-out from the 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the ASEAN economy is expected
to be cautiously optimistic in 2017...

The adage “when the going gets tough, the tough gets going,” aptly applies to property developers these days. While the market is soft, banks are stricter with loans and purchasers are hesitating, the bigger developers are using the lull period to re-organise, re-define their focus and to come out with even more attractive product offerings. The big players in both Malaysia and Singapore continue to be resilient...

While Brexit – Britain’s pull-out from EU – may have shaken financial markets across the globe, initial worries in the Asian region may havebeen an over-reaction. Moving into the second half of 2016, fresh data indicates
that several countries are picking up the pace, particularly the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia, in that order, are also expected to be the top performers in 2016, with expansion rates of 7 percent and higher...

SET IN the popular Batu Ferring area, the new Double tree Resort by Hilton Penang will be ready to welcome guests this year. Situated in the hot spot area for the locals and tourists alike......

Analysts are adjusting downwards their growth forecast for 2016 as the oil and gas sector continues to struggle while China demand weakens. Sectors like manufacturing, finance and insurance does not look optimistic. However, analysts mostly agree that the construction sector will continue to expand. Infrastructural construction projects as well as real estate developments are still going on in the Asian region...

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