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Because: PEOPLE MATTER.Issue #115Volume 2 2019Industry & PracticesIP22 Improving Competitiveness Through Digitalisation28 Interview with MBAM Past Secretary-General, Alan Lim34 Revision on MDG Guidelines: Shorter Period on MDG Submission Director-General of DOSH/JKKP Briefing on Proposed Amendments to the OSH Act 199435 New Regulation on Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Specific Guides Related to Sales Tax, Service Tax and Other Guides InBrief36 47th ACF Council Meeting in Siem Reap, Cambodia37 Briefing on Skim Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP) 38 2019 Roundtable Meeting on China-ASEAN Decorative Building Materials Industrial Cooperation at 1st International Ceiling Wall Peak Conference VDC Integrated Tech Sdn Bhd Courtesy Visit40 Taskforce Committee for Training Module on Construction and Demolition Waste Management Meeting on Impact Programme and IBS Logistics & Installation with CIDB IBS Department and CIDB MyIBS Sdn Bhd 41 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Industry Network Department of Polytechnic & Community College Education 42 MBAM-PUO Work-based Learning (WBL) Programme 4th Cohort Semester 7 (Progress Report) Meeting 43 Interaction Between CIDB Selangor and Related State Department and Agencies 48th BIPC Meeting Hosted by MBAM44 Dialogue Session with Industry Players on Construction and Building Materials Sector45 The 10th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (IIICF)46 MBAM Meeting with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)48 InBrief49 MBAM Technical Product Talk No. 1/2019 The International Construction Transformation Conference (ICTC) 50 Conference on ‘Future of Work, Future Skills and the Launching of LMI Gateway and Electronic Trade Union Information System (e-TUIS)’ 2019Cover StoryInterviewVisits & DialoguesVDPDProfessional Development222843BIG DATAINTEGRATIONAUTOMATIONROBOTICSCLOUD COMPUTINGA.I.Contents Public Employment Services Conference51 MBAM Annual Safety & Health Conference 201956 MBAM Technical Product Talk No. 2/2019 by Dscaff Group 57 MBAM Lifting Supervisor Training Programme 58 Industrial Talk on Career Enhancement at UTHM C & P Contract Administration Programme 1/9 on Payments, Final Accounts and CIPAA59 Review of Fourth Schedule of CIDB Act 520 C&P Contract Administration Programme 2/9 on Instruction and Variations, Practical Completion and Its Certification 60 MBAM COCD Programme For Construction Trade Supervisor (Foreman) Kuala Lumpur 11th Intake 61 Technical Visits to Alliance Steel (M) Sdn Bhd and Molecor (SEA) Sdn Bhd, Kuantan, Pahang62 Hiring Foreign Workers Programme for G1-G3 Contractors Talks 63 Inbrief 64 MBAM Fellowships65 Golden Jubilee Celebration of Malaysian Polytechnics Ipoh Inbrief68 Construction 4.0: A Transformative Notion Towards a More Productive Industry 72 Technology Innovation to Enhance Construction Productivity – Asia Pacific Region 76 Cable Stays – Asset Protection and Enhancement 78 Is Water Ponding on Carpark Floors Normal? 80 Selection of Tile Adhesive to Prevent Tile Fall-down 82 Summary of Notable Cases in CIPAA 2012 – Recent Developments84 The Essentials of Progress Reporting in the Construction Industry86 Composite Wood Products for Import into the US Market Must be TSCA Compliant87 Opportunities for Malaysian Construction Companies and Service Providers in Mexico City14 Editor’s Note 89 MBAM in the News18 MBAM Council Members 92 MBJ Advertising Rates19 MBAM New Members 94 MBJ Readership Survey20 From the Desk of MBAM President 95MBAM Membership Application Form49515764FeaturesCommunity & Social EventsCSRegularSections14MASTER BUILDERS JOURNAL #115Dear valued readers,Welcome to Issue 115!The reformation of MBJ began from issue 112. After a long review of Master Builders Journal’s (MBJ) content, presentation and feedback, it is my pleasure and great privilege to present Issue 115 in this size and form. Issue 115 materialised after extensive revision. MBAM seeks to recast itself to be the prime mover and the recognised voice of the Malaysian construction industry, and bring it up-to-date with its contemporaries for the interest of our readers. This issue includes a range of articles intimately related to the construction industry. We are grateful to have received the generous input of Intan Diyana Musa, Mohammad Faedzwan Abdul Rahman and Maria Zura Mohd Zain from CREAM, Andreas Schwarz, Philipp Egger and Rachid Annan of VSL International Ltd, Mak Hon Pan, Dr Zack Lim E H, Ir Dr Julian Lee, Ir Dr Chan Chi Yui as well as Sr Ong Hock Tek, all of whom are experts in their own fields. We are also thankful to MATRADE for its business and trade information. Our cover story this issue is ‘Improving Competitiveness Through Digitalisation’. Digitalisation has become a part of our everyday lives; we check our bank accounts and airline travel times via our smartphones, speak to our friends via digital applications or social media, and confirm our reservations online. In fact, Malaysian construction companies are increasingly aware of the need to digitalise their activities, but many do not know how to do it. In this edition, we speak to several MBAM members, who share their views and thoughts on digitilisation and how to embrace Building Information Modelling (BIM), Virtual Design Construction, Internet of Things (iOT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other applications in their business operations. MBJ is still on the lookout for good quality, original write-ups as well as opinions or technical reports on construction in Malaysia. All you have to do is contribute to MBJ and be rewarded with five complimentary copies of the MBJ if your article is published. Also, to encourage feedback, published letters to the Editor will get one complimentary copy of the MBJ. Lastly, as we move into the third quarter of the year, in the spirit of continuous reforms we look forward to more collaborations and further engagements with our readers and advertisers. We hope you will continue to support Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) and our endeavors. Yours sincerely,Steven Shee Editor, Master Builders JournalEditor’s Noteis published quarterly by the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) 2-1, Jalan 2/109E, Desa Business Park, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia.MBJ Editorial BoardPRESIDENT Foo Chek LeeVICE PRESIDENT & COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Steven Shee Boo CheongCOUNCIL MEMBER & COMMITTEE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN Datuk Astaman Abdul AzizEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Loh Mei LingGENERAL MANAGER Lenny Lim Len WeiMANAGER Lim Jong JoanSENIOR ASSISTANT MANAGER Mohd Hanif IsmailSENIOR PR EXECUTIVE Chew Chee YanADMIN OFFICER Nur Fatin Shahira Ramlee Publishing Agency Memo Publishing Sdn Bhd ask@memo.com.myPrinterVivar Printing Sdn Bhd Lot 25 & 27, Rawang Integrated Industrial Park, Jalan Batu Arang, Rawang, 48000 Rawang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. 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With 620,000 visitors from 200 nations, bauma 2019 managed to attract the largest number of visitors in its 65-year history, making the event a bauma for the record books yet again. Roughly 3,700 exhibitors from 63 countries presented their range of products and services on an area covering approximately 614,000 m². On Doka’s stand measuring 4,700 m², visitors were beckoned by Doka yellow.Every three years the dimensions and figures of bauma continue to grow – as does Doka’s presence at the trade show. More than 650 employees from 48 countries, more than 49 exhibits weighing a total of roughly 260 t and more than 30 product innovations: these are but a few examples that Doka presented a versatile range to visitors. Doka’s focus was on providing customers with the best possible support in the form of innovative and digital solutions that help boost productivity on construction sites.“bauma 2019 was a complete success for us, our national and international customers and prospects. The Doka Campus allowed us to present all of our innovative theme worlds. Above all, we were surprised by the enthusiasm among our visitors for our digital contributions that are meant to support their future productivity on their construction sites. We are happy to be able to not only demonstrate these new services but also make them available to our customers soon for their practical work”, said Harald Ziebula, Chairman of the Executive Board Doka.In addition to the range of products and services of Doka, during the 7-day period on the Doka Campus, Doka presented the product portfolio of the subsidiary Form-on, trading with formwork, and for the very first time, the Umdasch Group Ventures, the innovation incubator of the Umdasch Group that deals with future trends and new technologies in construction. With the Doka AR-VR app (www.doka.com/ar) the Campus was transformed into a digital showroom which allowed expo attendees to discover a wide range of digital contents and applications. For instance, so-called “AR markers” were placed onto the exterior facade of the Doka Campus. Once these “AR markers” were scanned with the Doka AR-VR app, visitors were able to see additional images, videos and even 3D models. review on our Youtube channelThe Formwork Experts.In the 16 m high Engineering Tower, visitors had the opportunity to experience different scenarios from the Highrise, Infrastructure and Energy sectors up close using Virtual Reality (VR). In addition to the virtual experi-ence, the product innovation DokaXact - a positioning system for formwork elements in vertical buildings - was presented to the public for the first time. More details on DokaXact can be found at https://www.doka.com/en/solutions/services/dokaxact-formwork-positioning-system.Digital services for increased productivity on siteIn the area “upbeat construction – digital services for higher productivity”, the latest digital solutions and ser-vices from Doka were available for testing. The digital service offering was presented in three areas: Smart Site, Smart Assistants and Smart Planning. You can find more details about Doka’s digital services at https://www.doka.com/en/solutions/upbeat-construction.DokaXlight scores with its lightweight propertiesOne of the items that caused quite a stir in the formwork world was the Alu framed formwork DokaXlight. At 21.5 kg per main panel (0.75 m x 1.50 m), the sturdy hand-set formwork allows for ease of use on construc-tion sites of any size or type without a crane. With the capacity to withstand concrete pressure up to 50 kN/m2 for wall formwork and up to 75 kN/m2 for column formwork, the multi-functional solution also offers a fast pouring rate. Visitors to the world of formwork were able to test the lightweight properties and ease of handling. More details about DokaXlight can be found at https://www.doka.com/en/system-groups/doka-wall-systems/framed-formwork/dokaxlight/index.DokaXlight, the lightweight framed formwork also came into play during the live product demonstrations with the current world champions in concrete construction and the runners-up (WorldSkills 2017). Three times a day they got ready to face off against the clock at the Doka Campus and bested their own performance each day – 27 m² of DokaXlight were formed in record time of 06:07:93. There were also live demonstrations of systemised wall formwork, Framax Xlife plus, panel floor formwork Dokadek 30 and mobile fall protection anchor, FreeFalconAbout Doka:Doka is a world leader in developing, manufacturing and distributing formwork technology for use in all fields of the construction sector. With more than 160 sales and logistics facilities in over 70 countries, Doka has a high-performing distribution network. It ensures that equipment and technical support are provided swiftly and professionally. Doka is an Umdasch Group company with a workforce of more than 6,700 employees worldwide.About Form-on:Form-on is a subsidiary of Doka on Campus, which provides global business with new formwork components and used formwork. Form-on is organised into two divisions – COMPONENTS and USED – to focus on custom-ers and better meet their needs. Form-on COMPONENTS provides specialist trades and formwork manufactur-ers with brand-new formwork components such as formwork sheets, formwork beams and floor props, as well as plywood. Form-on USED buys and sells used formwork from various manufacturers and with varying quality levels.About Umdasch Group Ventures:Doka’s sister company, Umdasch Group Ventures, focuses on future trends and new technology in construction and specialises exclusively on developing groundbreaking, potentially disruptive innovations. In 2019, the inno-vation incubator Umdasch Group will present the following three new solutions: Contour Crafting (3D construc-tion printing), Neulandt (mobile precast factory specialising in affordable housing) and Contakt (site digitization).As was the case at bauma 2016, this year the live prod-uct demonstrations with the current world champions in concrete construction and the runners-up (WorldSkills 2017) were among the special highlights. In this year’s presentations, the DokaXlight formwork system came into play.In the area “upbeat construction – digital services for higher productivity”, visitors were given a comprehensive overview of the latest digital solutions and services from Doka.DokaXlight, the featherweight framed formwork made of aluminium was one of the product highlights inside the world of Doka formwork.Photo: DokaPress contactDokaMichael Fuker – Public Relations ManagerM +43/664/9610657 Email: press@doka.comDoka Formwork Malaysia Sdn Bhd | Lot 6 | Jalan Teknologi | Taman Sains Selangor 1 | Kota Damansara | 47810 | Petaling Jaya | Selangor | Malaysia | T +603 6148 6888 | F +603 6148 6889 malaysia@doka.com | www.doka.myNext >