Balancing Development And Sustainability
MyCREST BEST PRACTICES GREEN BUILDINGS Combating Floods Conservation vs Menara Kerja Raya and Landslides Development
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Sustainable Construction Excellence Centre (MAMPAN) Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)
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MyCREST 03 Combating Floods & Landslides Malaysia is prone to natural disasters like floods and landslides and every monsoon season, these natural disasters will affect many buildings and lives. This feature will look at MyCREST, the tool that is used to assess sustainability and how it can be used to safeguard buildings against natural disasters.
BEST PRACTICES R&D 06 Green Practices - Mitigating 15 The Next Dry Solution - the Risks of Natural Disasters Topmix Permeable Green Practices must be adopted before, during, Unpredictable road flooding not only and after the construction of the building to causes damages to the roads but also ensure natural disasters are mitigated in a proper to cars and also creates losses to local manner. Bina MAMPAN looks into the some of businesses. Bina MAMPAN delves into the green practices that must be adopted for the the Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems safety of the tenants. (SuDS), the ground-breaking technology that solves all the flooding issues. 09 The Sendai Framework 2015 - 2030: Together Reducing the 17 From the Drone’s Eye View Drones are replacing traditional methods Risk of Disaster and in the construction sector, it is The Sendai Framework 2015-2030 is an action becoming a great asset. Bina MAMPAN plan to reduce the risks of disasters and it lays explores the potential of utilising drones down the guides for various parties to take in the construction industry and how it’s action in preventing disasters. Bina MAMPAN taking over construction operations. examines the applicability of The Sendai Framework in Malaysia.
12 Balancing Development and Sustainability To maintain certain standards on sustainability, various rating frameworks such as BREEAM, LEED, CASBEE and Malaysia’s own MyCREST help guide contractors to safeguard a sustainable development. Bina MAMPAN highlights how these rating frameworks are vital in paving the way to sustainable development. PERSONALITY & 19 CAREER Jin Xi Cheong: Pioneering Drone Technology Bina MAMPAN interviews Jin Xi Cheong, the Chief Executive Officer of Poladrone Solutions to get some insights on how drones can be utilised to enhance the sustainability of the construction industry in Malaysia.
GREEN BUILDINGS 24 Menara Kerja Raya - The Pioneers of Sustainable Development The first building to adopt MyCREST, Menara Kerja Raya stands at 37-storey tall. This high rise building incorporates some of the most sustainable features for its time. Bina MAMPAN shines a spotlight on Menara Kerja Raya and its sustainable features that REVIEWS & OPINION make the building one of its kind. 22 Deconstructing Green Construction Malaysia’s very own Malaysian Carbon NEWS AND EVENTS Reduction and Environmentally Sustainable 26 The latest events and news Tool (MyCREST) has been the answers to on industry developments, the local building sustainable solutions. Bina MAMPAN highlights how the MyCREST government initiatives and system is the pioneering sustainability rating innovations in the Malaysian tool in the nation. sustainable construction industry. BINA MAMPAN EDITORIAL
One SteP Ahead oF Natural Disasters The weather in Malaysia is hot and humid all year round, interspersed with tropical rain during the monsoon season. During the monsoon season, the heavy downpours can carry on for almost a week at times and during these times, flooding and landslides are most likely to happen in some areas in the country. The risks of floods and landslides are also expected to increase as a consequence of climate change and deforestation.
Both these natural disasters have large social consequences for communities and individuals. The immediate impacts of flooding and landslides include fatality, damages to property, destruction of crops livelihoods. Damage to infrastructure these processes in the construction and loss of livestock to name a few. also may cause long-term impacts industry while also promoting Means of communications and in which the supplies of clean water, sustainability to ensure that the infrastructure such as power plants, waste water treatment, electricity interests of the consumers and roads and telecommunication and transport will be disrupted. environment are safeguarded. towers will be also be damaged and disrupted. In the Malaysian construction Featuring expert views and insights, industry, it is empirical to start this issue of Bina MAMPAN aims This in turn will cause some building better defences against to send out the message to economic and industrial activities rising floods and landslides. This various parties on the importance to become standstill which will can be done through mitigation and of mitigating the risks of natural eventually lead to the loss of prevention, prediction, and early disasters and the best practices warning. It is vital to strengthen that can be adopted in the local construction industry.
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Combating FLOODS Landslides Over the past 30 years, Malaysia has enjoyed tremendous economic growth, and one of the main beneficiaries of this has & been the construction sector. With an increase in commercial and industrial activity, coupled with a corresponding rise in urban population, more buildings are being erected in towns and cities. While these are testaments to the nation’s progress, massive development also comes with its own set of problem. In Malaysia particularly, these include exacerbating flooding and landslide risks. As such developers and contractors need to find a balance between meeting demand and ensuring the long-term viability and sustainability of their projects. This is where MyCREST comes in.
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The Malaysian Carbon Reduction and Environmental Sustainability Tool (MyCREST) is a sustainability rating tool that issues a scoring system in order to assess buildings in three phases: Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance. As its name implies, one of its main focus is on assessing and reducing carbon emissions and footprint during the building’s entire lifecycle – from conceptualisation to demolition. In fact, MyCREST also incorporates carbon reduction in its assessment, making it one of the most comprehensive sustainable building rating tools in Asia. Its aims are:
1. To provide a quantifiable carbon and mitigates the negative impacts is deforestation for agricultural assessment within a holistic of landslides and floods in Malaysia. purposes, followed by conversion sustainable rating system by into urban development. Flood risks integrating and extending the This aspect of MyCREST is in line are higher when the land is marked present criteria into life cycle– with a call by the Construction as floodplains or highlands. linked performances Industry Development Board (CIDB) and parameters. for construction players to look at The predesign stage of MyCREST is improving the resiliency of buildings the most important and relevant to 2. To extend the present green in Malaysia. As mentioned by mitigating the effects of floods and building assessment into life-cycle CIDB’s Senior General Manager for landslides. This is because this stage impacts and its quantification. Technology Development Sector involves the selection of building Datuk Elias Ismail, “Malaysia annually materials which are necessary 3. To combine both carbon emission experiences heavy flooding and components to combating the effects and sustainable performance monsoon rain, resulting in substantial of floods. The predesign stage also factors into a combined criterion damage to the built environment. includes site selection, which is linked to the design, construction, It is paramount to encourage the another vital factor as developers commissioning and operations investment and maintenance of need to consider the lay of the land of buildings. critical infrastructure and ensure and whether it is a disaster-prone resilience to reduce the risk of area. Knowledge of this enables damages caused by freak storm and them to introduce measures IMPROVING flood as well as to cope with the that will improve the resiliency RESILIENCY impact of climate change.” of the building.
More than just addressing There are two leading causes of MyCREST aims to provide a carbon issues, MyCREST also floods: natural causes such as quantifiable carbon assessment helps stakeholders in a project monsoon rains and man-made within a holistic sustainable rating team including building owner, causes such as deforestation and system by integrating and extending consultants and contractors develop rapid development. Often, the two the criteria into life-cycle-linked sustainability by implementing a are combined as land development performances and parameters, start-to-finish strategy that adjusts to occurs in stages. The first stage as well as integrating socioeconomic
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Certification Stages
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Design Construction Operation & Maintenance
considerations related to the negligence, non-compliance). built environment and urban Through these visitations, their development. research on landslide reduction becomes more robust and These socioeconomic values include more applicable to the field of lower cost of annual flood and construction. Their findings then natural disaster damages, reduction influence the development of in life-cycle cost of development guidelines for critical infrastructure. projects, increased benefits from reduced carbon emissions as well as Added to that, the guide also higher competitiveness and growth addresses hazard vulnerability of the construction industry. and draws up risk maps. They help ensure that projects not In terms of concrete actions that only comply with international Malaysia can take on preventing standards for landslide disaster landslides, the Construction Research mitigation, but also to take Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) increased precautionary measures conducts on-site visits to landslide on areas that are technically locations to assess causes (i.e. compliant although risky.
Ultimately, it takes a village worth of manpower to adequately provide infrastructure that meets people’s needs and fulfils sustainability standards. Each stakeholder must address critical issues and challenges associated with landslides in Malaysia. They must be educated on current available information on landslides and with it, develop a collaborative framework. The end goal of which is to be protection, conservation and above all, sustainability.
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Green Practices Mitigating the Risks of Natural Disasters
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Human interference with Mother Nature could ultimately lead to disasters like landslides and floods. Trees and other plants stabilise soil, but deforestation and development in landslide-prone areas are increasing the risks.
For green buildings, the journey Fung Wong from the Faculty of operating a building, and does not stop when they have Built Environment, University buildings wanting to undergo finished construction. The whole Malaya have compared ten minor renovations can also start life cycle of a green building building rating tools from various the certification process for revolves around sustainability and countries. Among these are MyCREST. green practices, which means its Building Research Establishment environmental performance is not Environmental Assessment A green project should first only defined by design, but also Method (BREEAM), Green and foremost take into account by the management processes Building Index (GBI) and CIDB’s the location, avoiding high during construction, operation, own rating tool, Malaysian Carbon risk areas and inappropriate and maintenance of a building. Reduction and Environmental sites which could inevitably Sustainability Tool (MyCREST). lead to disasters like floods In their study on the environmental While it was found that most of and landslides. It should also assessment schemes for non- the rating tools were dedicated to encourage protection of the domestic building refurbishment new buildings, MyCREST however existing surroundings, ensuring in Malaysia, Syahrul Nizam has established a comprehensive that the ecological features do Kamaruzzaman, Eric Choen Weng sustainable management practice, not suffer from the negative Lou, Nurshuhada Zainon, Noor taking into account all processes damages from construction Suzaini Mohamed Zaid and Phui that goes into constructing and development.
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However, sometimes building on At the same time, to avoid This in turn will help those in risky sites can be unavoidable flooding, it is important to charge to develop management as developers look for optimal have systems of preserved and procedures that can be put sites with lots of potential, strengthened ecosystems acting used to eliminate, minimise or necessitating the need to as natural channels and buffers. mitigate those impacts and risks. develop on dangerous terrain. This can be in the form of parks In those cases, for example, and open spaces that let water Contents of a PEP usually where constructions take place in flow through safely, or store consists of a number of features. areas prone to these landslides, excess water for later use. These include management landscape architects can work structure with organisation chart with engineers to construct slopes Ultimately, a good green that clearly shows everyone’s that are resistant to landslides. project should have a Project roles and responsibilities, A knowledge of erosion-control Environmental Plan (PEP), the identification and techniques, the usage of an essential tool for setting compliance to legal and geotextiles (permeable fabrics and managing environmental other requirement, internal which when used in association objectives for a project developed environment audit programmes, with soil, have the ability to by the contractor before the communication procedures separate, filter, reinforce, protect, project starts. This PEP will set the that include ways of handling or drain), soils, and hydrology specification details, identify areas complaints, as well as when allow landscape architects to of environmental impact and dealing with unexpected mitigate the risks. potential risks. occurrences and major incidents.
As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. Ensuring a building is constructed using sustainable practices while avoiding the risk of disasters is no different. It is important that everyone involved in a project is aware of the environmental policy and environmental plan, and that they are bound by their requirements.
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THESENDAI FRAMEWORK 2015 – 2030
Together Reducing the Risk of Disaster
Reducing the risk of disaster – be it in the form of losses in lives, livelihoods and health or in the economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets of persons, businesses, communities and countries – is not the sole responsibility of the State. It is one that should be shared with other stakeholders, including the local government, corporations and private sectors. This is what The Sendai Framework is trying to achieve.
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The Sendai Framework is UN member states, NGOs, and assisted by the United a 15-year, voluntary, non- and other stakeholders when Nations International Strategy binding agreement which is they made calls for an improved for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) the successor instrument to the version of the existing upon the request of the Hyogo Framework for Action Hyogo Framework. UN General Assembly. (HFA) 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and The talks were initiated in March The framework sets four Communities to Disasters. It is 2012 while inter-governmental priorities for action and seven the outcome of the three years’ negotiations were held from global targets in achieving of talks and discussions by the July 2014 to March 2015, the outcome and goal
The Four Priorities for Action
Understanding disaster risk
An understanding of disaster risk in all its dimensions of vulnerability, capacity, exposure of persons and assets, hazard characteristics and the environment is 1 essential in disaster risk management.
Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk
It is important to strengthen the disaster risk governance at the national, regional and global levels 2 for prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and rehabilitation.
Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience
Public and private investments are essential in disaster risk prevention and reduction through 3 structural and non-structural measures.
Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to “Build Back Better” in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction
Strengthening disaster preparedness for response, 4 taking action in anticipation of events, and ensuring there are enough capacities for effective response and recovery at all levels.
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The Seven The implementation Global Targets in Malaysia
Substantially reduce global The Sendai Framework for disaster mortality by 2030, Disaster Risk Reduction charts 1 aiming to lower average per the global course over the next 100,000 global mortality rate in 15 years. Besides developing the decade 2020-2030 compared practical guidance to support to the period 2005-2015. implementation, it also ensures engagement and ownership of Substantially reduce the number action by all stakeholders, and of affected people globally by strengthen accountability in 2 2030, aiming to lower average disaster risk reduction. global figure per 100,000 in the decade 2020 -2030 compared to In Malaysia, UNISDR works with the period 2005-2015. National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) and a Sendai Reduce direct disaster economic Framework Monitor (SFM) loss in relation to global gross Orientation and Training Workshop 3 domestic product (GDP) by 2030. with UNISDR was held on 19-20 March 2018. It was attended by Substantially reduce disaster participants from various ministries damage to critical infrastructure and agencies where they get 4 and disruption of basic services, to learn about the current work among them health and on the SFM System and its data educational facilities, entry, analytical capabilities as well including through developing as its application at the global, their resilience by 2030. regional, national and local levels, in achieving the Global Targets of Substantially increase the number the Sendai Framework. of countries with national and 5 local disaster risk reduction strategies by 2020. With a set of common Substantially enhance standards, a comprehensive international cooperation to framework with achievable 6 developing countries through targets, and a legally-based adequate and sustainable support to complement their national instrument for disaster actions for implementation of this risk reduction, The Sendai Framework by 2030. Framework aims to emphasise Substantially increase the the need to tackle disaster risk availability of and access to reduction and climate change 7 multi-hazard early warning adaption while also setting systems and disaster risk information and assessments the goals for sustainable to the people by 2030. development.
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Balancing Development
Malaysia has one of the fastest growing urban populations in the region, according to a report titled East Asia’s Changing Urban Landscape: Measuring a Decade of Spatial Growth, Malaysia, conducted by World Bank Group. As one of the more urbanised countries of East Asia, its rate of urban population growth, 4.0% a year, on average, was among the fastest in the region, surpassed only by Lao PDR, Cambodia (both of which have much smaller urban populations), and Vietnam. While such growth and development is cause for economic rejoice, it also poses a risk to the environment. Sustainable development will continue to be a necessary field of study; sustainable rating frameworks are one such tool to help emerging urban areas develop responsibly, innovatively, and of course, sustainably. sustainability 12 & Best Practices
There are a number of highly acclaimed ratings frameworks for buildings across the globe. While they vary in their weighing mechanisms, broadly speaking, each of them helps to plan and execute policies that lead to conservation and sustainability. Some of the leading systems include: Malaysian Carbon Reduction and Environmental Sustainability Tool (MyCREST), Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency (CASBEE), and Green Star.
Each of these ratings systems operate on a model that weighs criteria like social and economic aspects, energy and resource consumption, environmental loadings, living quality, and overall management. And we can assess these models by analysing them in terms of their versatility, the number of projects they certify, their importance, level of access, how publicly available their results are, ease of use, efficiency, and how they weigh the aforementioned criteria.
With consumers becoming increasingly aware of the importance of going green, building owners are looking for sustainability more ways to demonstrate their
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sustainability credibility, so as to have a market advantage. Certification and accreditation is one way of achieving that. This in turn results in a push factor from owners/developers, who will not only incorporate sustainability into the planning of the building but also encourage contractors to adopt green best practices.
Urban development can form in a binary manner—through urban sprawl or compact urbanisation. Both raise concerns for sustainable development. The former describes cities that grow laterally by constructing a series of outskirt, mini-cities; while the latter means that construction is concentrated in a small area, likely leading to higher development projects (think 40-story apartment blocks).
It may be initially more affordable to purchase outskirt land, but urban sprawl has more detrimental effects on land stability, commuter pollution, and decreased productivity due to distance from the urban The tools to monitor micro-development (projects on an centre. Meanwhile, there are better opportunities for individual scale) are crucial to paving the way to sustainable sustainable-rated construction development. But equally important is the need to in compact urbanised areas. observe where that path eventually leads. Anticipating For instance, centralised air- conditioning unites ensure that the consequences of urban sprawl can help developers energy usage is more efficient. reconsider—or at least be mindful of—how their construction Compact areas are also easier affects the larger ecosystem. Sustainability and conservation to facilitate public transportation networks, thus reducing need not to be at odds to development. They are merely traffic-pollution. frames, tools, to help us see clearly.
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The next DRY SOLUTION Topmix Permeable Malaysia’s monsoon weather causes unpredictable road flooding in certain areas in Klang Valley and it poses a problem for many parties. With Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) found in Topmix Permeable, it offers a sustainable solution for all the flooding problems.
A product created by Tarmac – a UK based packed together and has a high void content sustainable building materials and construction of 20-35% which allows the surface water to solutions business, Topmix Permeable is a fast- drain through and dissipate naturally. This in draining concrete pavement solution often turn helps reduce the risk of surface water described as the ‘thirsty concrete’. Topmix flooding and watercourse contamination. Permeable is capable of allowing water through the permeable concrete around 36,000 mm of Malaysia’s hot tropical climate also does not water/ hour. In contrast, the traditional concrete pose any problems for Topmix Permeable is only permeable enough to let water through to as it is resistant to softening in hot weather. ground level at a minimum rate of 300 mm/hour. In addition, it is also skid-resistant and can be compared to low texture asphalt Unlike sand-based conventional concrete, Topmix and concrete which is typically used in the Permeable uses tiny pieces of crushed granite construction of foot walkways and car parks.
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Paving a flood occurrences throughout surface creates less stagnant the monsoon season. It provides water thus reducing the risk Sustainable Future a practical solution to the of hydroplaning to create recurring problems of surface safer roads. This innovative new material offers water flooding caused by flash a lot of potential for the design floods or storms. SuDS can be used to provide a of Sustainable Urban Drainage constant supply of fresh water for Systems (SuDS). The important The rapid water removal ensures lakes and pools as it filters surface role that SuDS have to play in more effective storm water water as it is drained. Permeable improving the sustainability of management while also reducing pavements are especially effective the built environment is now the storm water management as the pollutants that infiltrate recognised by many levels of costs due to its low-maintenance the surface will be flushed into government, throughout the surface. In areas with high the underlying layers where they UK and across Europe. risks of flooding, residential will be filtered and trapped or developments that incorporate degrade over time. SuDS will In Malaysia, Topmix Permeable SuDS attract higher values to also create new water-based can be utilised in road both developers and residents. amenities, benefitting both construction to address the flash Additionally, the permeable local communities and wildlife.
The Topmix Permeable is a one-stop sustainable solution to Malaysia’s flash floods and storms. Utilising SuDS will not only help prevent road flooding, it also filters and provides reusable water which will benefit the people and nation as a whole.
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From the
Drone’sEye View
Drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are becoming increasingly common for commercial and recreational purposes. One area in particular where drones help to save time and reduce expenditure is in the field of construction.
For instance, drones are Here is a look at some of the 10 to 20 years ago which take replacing traditional land dramatic drone trends that up too much time, money and surveillance methods to the are taking over construction manpower, drones alter the extent that the classic expression operations. paradigm of occupational health of ‘bird’s-eye-view’ is being and safety by minimising abandoned in favour of ‘drone’s- Safe, secure and friendly ways human error. eye-view’. This is just one are found to hasten technological example of how drones have innovation for a better future Drones are in high demand by started changing the way the alongside increased training developers, providing crucial construction industry operates; and risk assessment regulations. communicative surveillance. Staff, those changes will have Compared to the traditional machines and machinery parts continued and lasting effects. methods of data collection from are constantly mobile in vast
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worksites in which drones are of immense help in creating 3D worksite renderings and tracking project progress to remain on schedule.
A drone’s cameras possess fixed focal lengths, digitised sensors and shutter speeds which restrict movement of parts during flight. Gimbals provide greater flight stability resulting in higher quality footage. Such cameras not only assist in data collection but also in reducing incidents of theft from worksites and ensuring employee safety.
One of the greatest effects of utilising drones in the construction industry would be to lower casualty rates. As of 2015, all around the world, nearly 1000 workers died every day. Advancements in UAV technology would help to mitigate risks or outright prevent common construction mishaps such as falls, toxic chemical exposures, electrical hazards and vehicular collision trauma. The cascading effect would be to reduce medical, insurance and litigation fees on behalf of the development companies to its employees.
In terms of convenience, drones being small machines with great manoeuvrability can be utilised to inspect otherwise inaccessible locations such as building structures over large bodies of water. Using alternative energy In summary, drones are a facet of technology which sources, drones are far more is quickly becoming almost indispensable to society. environmentally friendly than any The pinnacle of gadgetry, drones are portable, mobile, other vehicle and finally, drones provide quick air deliveries with customisable and adaptable - becoming tangible proof of direct flight paths. our future-turned-present.
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Jin Xi Cheong, the CEO of Poladrone Solutions – one of the pioneers of drone technology in Malaysia – explains to Bina MAMPAN about unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), better known as drones. More than just playthings for hobbyists, it can be utilised in construction to perform tasks such as site monitoring, inspections and mapping with greater speed and accuracy than by using conventional means, in the drive to enhance sustainability in the construction and building management sector.
Jin Xi Cheong: Pioneering DRONE Technology
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Elevating the techniques, at a fraction of the Industry time, cost and manpower. These data collected will be analysed While uptake is still on the and processed into a digital terrain slow side in Malaysia, interest model which will help companies is steadily rising as more carry out proper planning before developers and contractors starting the construction process. are made aware of its many advantages. After construction, companies utilise drones to inspect the One of these, Cheong building and ensure that it meets explained, is that drones can be the specifications and standards. used throughout all the phases of construction. In the planning and surveying stage, drones Facilitating are utilised to collect data on Sustainable topography and volumetric calculations of earthwork for Construction site mapping. It can be done in either 2D or 3D mapping Considering the wide variety modelling form. of usages that drones have in construction, it is a given that Drones employed in this they are able to contribute to manner can provide overlapping enhancing the sustainability of aerial images processed with projects. For instance, drones photogrammetry software which can help reduce the amount are more detailed in comparison of raw materials used as the to traditional land surveying highly accurate information they collect enable developers and contractors to better plan ahead. This will not only help save costs There are a lot of grey areas but also eliminate wastage. that the government needs “ to address by creating a Similarly, the accuracy of the holistic and comprehensive information is useful in choosing rules and regulations. The building sites, as the topographic properly regulated drones maps created allow developers and contractors to gauge the will tighten the given safety Procedures and and security concerns. For lay of the land and ensure that that reason, it is necessary it is not susceptible to floods or Regulations landslides. More remarkable is the to maintain a two-way speed in which drones perform In Malaysia, the use of drones are communication with the local the task, with Cheong attesting regulated by the Civil Aviation regulatory bodies to stay that a drone can survey a 20 Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). up-to-date on current drone acre site in just 20 minutes. In Prior to any projects, the drone technology developments. comparison, traditional mapping company must apply for a license techniques would take hours or from both the CAAM and Jabatan – Jin Xi Cheong” even days in a similar area. Ukur dan Pemetaan Malaysia
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During the construction process, drones enable a quick and automated “ site inspection through visual aerial monitoring. By comparing orthomosaics across various dates enable a precise progress tracking and reporting. Additionally, the overlays of orthomosaic with site drawings help in detecting deviations and taking early corrective action, thus reducing thousands of ringgit in change orders. – Jin Xi Cheong”
expert with a special set of skills. Certain industries, especially the construction and energy sector have a high demand for drone pilots. Therefore, necessary training and education is needed to create a bigger workforce in Malaysia. Currently, Poladrone works closely with University College of Technology Sarawak and Cyberview Sdn. Bhd. to further cultivate and nurture the culture of professional drone uses.
Further, it is also vital to create more awareness and exposure of drone usage in the industrial sector. The government, industries and general public aren’t too aware (JUPEM) which would take roughly 2-3 weeks. Only after the license Cultivating a of the vast potential of drone to fly the drone is awarded, the Drone Culture uses as they still view drones project could commence. Before as a toy for hobbyists and flying, the approval of the land Piloting a drone isn’t just about owner is also required. flying and operating the device. enthusiasts. Initiatives must be It involves risk assessment, taken to educate and further However in Malaysia, there is maintenance, and reporting. expose drone technology to a lack of enforcement is still Not only that, professional prevalent because the use of drone pilots must be from an garner interest from adults and drones is still at an infancy stage. engineering background or an children alike.
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DECONSTRUCTING GREEN CONSTRUCTION Operation and Maintenance
Construction Design
Green living and sustainability The Leadership in Environmental of Civil and Environmental is constantly at the forefront and Energy Design (LEED) is a Engineering of the University US based system of certification of New Haven, Boston, USA of global hot topic discussions. for the resilience of building discusses how it may not be as Countries, companies, structures, developed in response accurate or as flexible as needed. societies and individuals all do to concerns of future population growth and urbanisation to be Resilient building principles their part for the environment affected by drastically changing encompass the building’s and to leave the world a climate patterns such as reduction of environmental better, cleaner place for the hurricanes. A recent study into footprints to the ability to the latest version of this system withstand external stress that future but how effectively is titled “Assessing the Resilience of may arise over its lifetime in this being done? LEED Certified Green Buildings” addition to adaptability to conducted by Cassandra L. remain functional under Champagne of the Department severe climatic events.
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as well as sourcing as many local, With its main focus on reducing inexpensive materials as possible. carbon emissions and the subsequent environmental This study recommended that impact, MyCREST is divided in credits be revised and reassigned, three stages for assessment: Operation and citing significant gaps in the Design, Construction, Operation integration of LEED with resilient and Maintenance. Each stage is Maintenance design principals for the areas of assessed and given a star rating Site Assessment and Rainwater in order to qualify for certification Management. A glaring oversight and an overall star rating upon Construction was detected in usage of past project completion. Design instead of future projections of weather data. Furthermore, the Project registration processes study recommends further review has been streamlined to filling and changes individually tailored in the registration form with all for different states with differing needed information, MyCREST weather patterns which has been secretariat checks application found severely lacking. form and if approved, registration fees issued. Amount Malaysia’s answer to the LEED of fees directly corresponds system and proposed initiatives for to the gross floor area of the environmental conservation is the proposed project. Malaysian Carbon Reduction and Upon payment, the project Environmental Sustainability Tool registration is verified. (MyCREST) system. For the certification process, This system’s aims are to assess and the applicant submits all reduce carbon emissions in designs, needed information of every construction, commissioning and stage for assessment. The operations of each new structure in MyCREST secretariat issues line with the aims of Low Carbon an assessment report for the City Framework (LCCF) by Ministry applicant’s review. Disagreement Sustainability of the individual of Energy, Science, Technology, with the report requires further buildings and surrounding Environment and Climate Change supporting information whereas neighbourhood is the LEED (MESTECC) to provide sustainable agreement leads to the rating of certification system’s main green living for a higher quality of the particular project stage and emphasis which is separate life for the environment and society. issuing of certification. but connected to resilience against situations such as natural disasters. To that end, Each stage of construction from planning to completion and buildings are required to have incorporated weather and pest commencement of operations is assessed, rated and certified. resistant materials, water storage Such micromanagement not only ensures that each detail is and management, air quality scrutinised but also ensures conservation of time, resources and control, temperature control and reduction of greenhouse gas funds on the part of building developers, building tenants and emissions among other factors government departments.
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MENARA KERJA RAYA The Pioneers of Sustainable Development
The Menara Kerja Raya is the first building in Malaysia to adopt the Malaysian Carbon Reduction and Environmental Sustainability Tool (MyCREST). Standing at 37-storey tall, this architectural marvel is situated strategically along Jalan Sultan Salahuddin and houses the Ministry of Works and the Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) workforce. It comprises a tower and a plaza level with a linked common dining area sitting on top of 7 parking levels over 53,000 square metres.
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The tower was built in a way so rating – the highest classification that it represents a diamond. for Green Buildings under the The use of the triangulated GBI. Achieving this recognition Project glass effect spilt diagonally is no easy feat. The tower results in triangular tripe glazed incorporates many features that components. The façade exudes reduce energy consumption, different light reflection patterns improve occupant comfort, and Menara Kerja Raya and in turn, it sparkles like reduce impact of material usage a diamond according to the in addition to making use of less sun’s movements particularly treated potable water. during the sunrise and sunset. Location Additionally, the diamond To reduce energy consumption façade of the building represents and increase energy efficiency, the JKR’s role as ‘a diamond solar panels were installed to Jalan Sultan Salahuddin, in the crown of the Malaysian generate adequate energy and Kuala Lumpur construction industry’. contribute the general grid in the future. These solar panels A green terraced accessible roof coupled with efficient lighting is also one of the attractions design and an energy efficient Completion date of the tower which provides air conditioning system saves the gorgeous panoramic view of the government approximately city to the visitors. Besides that, RM2.5 million per year in 2014 a rainwater harvesting system for electricity charges. landscape irrigation is located Site Area underneath the roof structure and Further, the tower is also one it resembles a crown. The part of the first buildings in Malaysia of its charm is the orientation of to incorporate a waste water the tower which was determined treatment system. The system 3.5 acres by how it would stand amidst is able to treat the greywater surrounding skyscrapers and from wash basins, floor traps form a part of Kuala Lumpur’s and ablution to be reused within Building Height city skyline. the building. These innovative strategies and the use of low flow The tower has gained recognition fixtures at toilets and ablution, 175 metres as the nation’s first certified as well as significantly lower high-rise office under the Green cooling load has successfully Building Index (GBI) and it managed to reduce water Total Cost received the prestigious Platinum consumption by 70%.
The ground-breaking designs have set the standards in RM309 million the sustainable construction for generations to come. Combining futuristic designs, state-of-the-art technology and sustainability, the award-winning Menara Kerja Raya is the epitome of a green building for its time.
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MAMPAN’s Exhibition Participation 2018 MAMPAN is actively involved level. These leading experts expound upon the details of said in various sectors of sustainable will be gathered to engage programmes, as well as being development and endeavours in intellectually stimulating available to answer questions to spread awareness and greater discussions regarding the and for networking purposes to knowledge to industry players construction industry’s current enterprising attendees. and members of the general progress and future prospects. public. To this end, we have For those who have attended and will be participating in a Malaysia’s push to a cleaner, the previous events we have series of exhibitions. more sustainable future has given participated in, we hope you rise to multiple plans and tools had an enlightening and fruitful Each exhibition hosts companies to facilitate these goals. Insider experience. Any who missed such and experts in their respective experts would be present at events will still be able to catch up fields on a regional and global these exhibitions to thoroughly with us in any of our future events.
No. Events Date Venue
1 World Urban Forum (WUF) 2018 7 – 13 February 2018 Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
2 Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2018 22 – 24 February 2018 Putra World Trade Centre
3 International Construction Week (ICW) 27 – 29 March 2018 Kuala Lumpur 2018 Convention Centre
4 Asiawater 2018 10 - 12 April 2018 Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
5 National Seminar on Sustainable 24 – 25 April 2018 Dewan Tan Sri Mahfoz DevelopmentDevelopment Khalid, Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia
6 The 19th International Architecture 4 – 7 July 2018 Kuala Lumpur Interior Design & Building Exhibition Convention Centre (ARCHIDEX) 2018
7 Landscape Asia (LAX) 2018 27 – 29 August 2018 Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
8 National Asset & Facility Management 8 - 9 October 2018 Putrajaya International Convention (NAFAM) 2018 Convention Centre
9 IGEM - International Greentech & Eco 17 - 20 October 2018 Kuala Lumpur Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia Convention Centre
10 10th Malaysian Road Conference & 29 - 31 October 2018 Sunway Pyramid Exhibition 2018 Convention Centre
11 44th IFAWPCA CONVENTION 2018 12 - 16 November 2018 Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
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The MAMPAN Expert Forum In a series of four separate policies, new construction from experts speaking from their discussions, the MAMPAN standards and mitigating knowledge and experience in Expert Forum invites experts fallout from natural disasters different sectors as well as making in highly specialised fields of to name a few. contacts and building connections the construction industry to which would be of benefits conduct debates on topics such MAMPAN is providing a platform to individual attendees and as governmental environmental for rare opportunities to learn their companies.
No. Events Date Venue
1 Government Green Procurement 22 March 2018 Sunway Putra Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
2 Landslide 14 May 2018 Sunway Putra Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
3 Flood 6 September 2018 Sunway Putra Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
4 Green Financing 6 December 2018 Sunway Putra Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
BIM, MyCREST & QLASSIC Road Tour 2018 MAMPAN is on a national tour to spread awareness and knowledge of new construction industry tools which were developed to aid in Malaysia’s national development plan. Join us at these time and places to learn more about BIM, MyCREST AND QLASSIC and what it could mean for you.
No. Venue Date
1 Vistana Hotel, Kuantan, Pahang 5 July 2018
2 La Boss Hotel, Melaka 2 August 2018
3 Tabung Haji Hotel, Alor Star, Kedah 29 August 2018
4 Promenade Hotel, Tawau, Sabah 20 September 2018
5 Water Front Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak 14 November 2018
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mycReSt BeSt pRacticeS gReen BuilDingS Combating Floods Conservation vs Menara Kerja Raya and Landslides Development the Cover The amazing kaleidoscope of images in our cover is based on United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (or Global Goals for Sustainable Development) are a collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations General Assembly. As a part of Resolution 70/1 of the United Nations General Assembly [1]: “Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, also known as “2030 Agenda”.
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GOOD HEALTH QUALITY AND WELL-BEING PARTNERSHIPS EDUCATION FOR THE GOALS
INDUSTRY, INNOVATION NO POVERTY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES GENDER EQUALITY CLEAN WATER DECENT WORK AND AND SANITATION RESPONSIBLE ECONOMIC GROWTH CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
LIFE BELOW WATER CLIMATE ACTION
REDUCED INEQUALITIES AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY ZERO HUNGER PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS LIFE ON LAND CIDB OFFICIAL: www.cidb.gov.my
CHAMPIONING SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION IN MALAYSIA PROMOTING AWARENESS QUALIFYING PROFESSIONALS Promoting sustainable construction Building capacity for the industry by through nationwide events such as: certifying professionals
• MyCREST Roadshow • MyCREST Qualified Professional • Expert Forum • MyCREST Assessor • Research and innovations • Publication
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