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Building information modelling (BIM) in sustainable construction: Beyond energy efficiency
Contributed by Thomas Phang, Area Director, Trimble Solutions South East Asia (SEA)BIM has long been at the cutting-edge of design and building technology, so it makes sense that it can play an important role in achieving the goals of sustainable constructionHearing the buzzword “sustainable”...
The most important lesson of property investment: The property cycle
Contributed by Anders OngProperty cycles happen due to the economic principles of supply and demand and influence by political, demographic, and socio-economic factorsWe might wonder why there are times when property investments are performing well and there are times when property investments make...
Standard procedures for management bodies of stratified properties (Part 1)
Contributed by property valuer Mary LauOwners have come forward with problems at their properties – and the common themes centre on non-adherence to procedures by management, a lack of enforcement, and confusion on regulatory mattersSlogans have a weird way of getting mocked and our national...
Connecting people to the right places
You City III poised as the heart of an urban exchangeLocated in the matured neighbourhood of Cheras 9th Mile, You City III registers a gross development value of RM488mil.The back-to-back traffic is a scene that most Kuala Lumpur drivers are familiar with, especially during peak hours. It is the...
Launching of the International Furniture City @ Selangor (SIFC)
In 2008, the KL & Selangor Furniture Association (KSFA) endeavoured to develop a cluster concept development project, with the ultimate objective to integrate the currently scattered furniture industry in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor to form an integrated furniture business centreFrom Left: Muhammad...
Examining the commercial viability of co-living and co-working spaces
By Kevin Eichenberger; with contributions from Datuk Paul Khong of Savills MalaysiaAre co-living and co-working enterprises new property segments or just more short-lived fads?Photo by CK Yeo on Unsplash.With rising property prices in urban centres around the world, fewer individuals and...
Adding icing to the cake
Mah Sing makes owning a dream home a more rewarding experience with added incentivesSenior management team of Mah Sing comprising (from left) branding and strategic marketing general manager Bernard Yong, sales and marketing general manager Chris Chen, CEO Datuk Ho Hon Sang, chief operating officer...
The government's promise
Affordability will remain as the keyword for housing going forwardBy Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.myTHE real estate industry has been abuzz ever since the new government under Pakatan Harapan took the reigns following the 14th General Election on May 9 last year. As speculations on how the...
62 years of memories
A time to remember the past, reflect on the present and think of the futureBy Joseph Wong josephwong@thestar.com.myAs Malaysia looks to its 62nd anniversary from the day the Federation of Malaya became independent from the British Empire on Aug 31, 1957, Best@ Malaysia takes a nostalgic glimpse...
The seeds of Sunway Iskandar sprouting to match Sunway City
By Kevin EichenbergerSunway to replicate its thriving Sunway City's winning formula in Sunway IskandarSunway City Kuala Lumpur.Being a master community developer, an innovator, and an enricher of lives, remains the core tenet of Sunway Group in ensuring that its developments remain as successful...