The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
Malaysia launched the Sustainable Infrastructure Rating Tool (Sustainable
INFRASTAR) today, which supports the target of 50% of new infrastructure
projects worth more than RM100 million to be certified with sustainability
infrastructure tools from December 2020 onwards. This is a key achievement
under the Environmental Sustainability strategic thrust of the Construction
Industry Transformation Programme 2016 – 2020 (CITP), the national blueprint to
transform the construction industry to be on par with world-class standards.
Tuan Baru Bian, the Minister of Works of Malaysia, delivering the Opening Address at ICW 2019 Opening Ceremony
The Sustainable INFRASTAR rating tool was developed to
measure sustainable elements in the design, construction and operation of an
infrastructure project, which is benchmarked against similar tools available
internationally, such as CEEQUAL from the United Kingdom, Envision from the
United States, ISCA from Australia and Pearl Estidama from the United Arab
Emirates. Five pilot projects in both the private and public sectors are
currently undergoing the assessment exercise, with the expenses being fully borne
by CIDB Malaysia.
“With climate change happening at a rapid rate today,
we need smart infrastructure that brings economic benefits alongside
environmental care. CIDB worked in collaboration with industry players to
develop Sustainable INFRASTAR for the industry. Various technical committees
and taskforces had been established and coordinated by CIDB leading up to the
launch. I urge all industry players and relevant government agencies, be it at the
federal, state or regional level, to come forward to have their infrastructure
projects assessed by CIDB using the Sustainable INFRASTAR,” said Tuan Baru Bian, the Minister of Works.
“The more assessments we conduct, the more we will
learn about sustainable infrastructure in the country. The data will allow the
government to guide the project owners and their teams on the important
elements of infrastructure sustainability,” he added.
Sustainable INFRASTAR was officially launched in
conjunction with the opening ceremony of the annual International Construction
Week 2019, which was graced by Tuan Baru
Bian, the Minister of Works. Present also was Tan Sri Dr. Ir. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali, FASc., Chairman of CIDB Malaysia.
Now in its 19th installation, ICW 2019’s
theme of “Construction Beyond 2020” highlights the need for the construction
industry to step up its transformation efforts through technology and
innovation as it faces unprecedented challenges in the global business
environment.
Furthermore, this year’s ICW is held in conjunction
with ASEAN Super 8 for the first time, presenting a mega construction trade
fair with eight distinct industry exhibitions and a host of prestigious events.
CIDB and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) have
brought more than 20 companies from seven countries together to participate in
international business matching sessions. Additionally, ICW 2019 is offering 65
free seminar sessions, with topics ranging from “Artificial Intelligence for
Building and Construction”, to “Engineered Timer – the New Concrete”.
ICW 2019 is host to three awards recognition: The Open
Ideas Competition by CIDB and the Malaysian Structural Steel Association
(MSSA); Malaysian Security Industry Excellence Awards (MSIEA) organised by the
Asian Professional Security Association Malaysia (APSA); and QLASSIC Day. CIDB also
recognised 21 Malaysian contractors who have received the prestigious five-star
SCORE rating award, which assesses a contractor’s capability and capacity in
project execution.
The ICW 2019 opening ceremony saw the exchange of a
Memorandum of Understanding between CIDB and the Northern Corridor
Implementation Authority (NCIA) to establish NCIA as a strategic partner in
CITP implementation, a significant step towards achieving CITP’s goals and
aspirations.
The ICW 2019 will be held until 21 March, at the
Malaysian International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).
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About CIDB
Malaysia
The Construction Industry Development Board was
established under the Construction Industry Development Act (Act 520) to develop
the Capacity and Capability of the Construction Industry through Enhancement of
Quality and Productivity by Placing Great Emphasis on Professionalism,
Innovation and Knowledge in the Endeavour to Improve the Quality of Life.
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