Net zero carbon by 2050. The local construction industry is not spared from the global rally to rein in the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) and has long embarked on roadmaps to mitigate their impact on the environment. Starting with the lowest hanging fruit - constructing energy-efficient...

When it comes to children with disabilities, universal design in playgrounds and communal spaces can go a long way in facilitating social cohesion and a sense of belonging. However, the practice is still relatively new to Malaysia.

The Malaysia Developer Awards (MDA) 2023, one of the most prestigious property awards in the country, is currently undergoing the judging process but the question is who will be on the list of the Top-of-the-Charts for both the RM1bil and above tier and below RM1bil tier?

StarProperty will be hosting its third StarProperty Fair for 2023 next week, giving home buyers the opportunity to view projects and buy from a dozen property developers.

Mah Sing Group Bhd (Mah Sing) marked several achievements of M Adora, a fully sold-out development at Wangsa Melawati. The high-rise residential development with a gross development value of RM399mil obtained a Qlassic score of 85%, the highest among Mah Sing’s M Series developments, and clocked...

Scientex Bhd, through its subsidiary Scientex Park (M) Sdn Bhd, has joined forces with Sime Darby Beyond Auto Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Sime Darby Motors, to drive affordable sustainability in property development and mobility solutions for a greener future.

In recent years, the use of passive design in buildings has gained traction as the drive to reduce carbon emissions in the local construction industry spread. Broadly defined, passive design is a method of aligning building design, including orientation and choice of materials, with the natural...

Malaysia’s housing development is a thriving landscape with a plethora of developers offering many types of homes. However, only one stands out with a single-minded mission of building quality homes within reasonable prices for middle-income (M40) Malaysian. Since established in 2012, PR1MA...

The market has seen notable shifts in consumer and behavioural trends; both new and old with some going from being a niche to a now mainstream option. More so, these shifts were accelerated and amplified by the two-year pandemic which had caused many to re-evaluate their priorities.

Whether to raise its value or make use of an unwanted piece of land, refurbishment is a welcome alternative to leaving under-utilised properties the way they are. While refurbishment is not an uncommon solution for these buildings, transforming them into community-focused projects remains an issue.