The Importance of Recognizing Building Surveyors in Malaysian Construction Industry

The public complains about the quality, safety and healthy of buildings throughout the time. However, the issue is always neglected, especially towards the existing buildings. In fact, building inspection should be performed regularly to assess the condition and performance of building. This task is done by Building Surveyors. Therefore, it is crucial to recognize the role of Building Surveyors in ensuring the quality, safety and healthy of buildings. After several incidents happened in the buildings (e.g. fire events in the religious school Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah and KWSP building) recently, it is the time to draw attention about the necessity of implementing regular building inspection, recognizing Building Surveyors and establishing the Building Surveyor Act.

Related readings:

http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/surveyors-want-compulsory-safety-inspections-of-buildings-every-two-years#OPFqarJlD0fPQK0v.97

https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2017/11/23/buildings-must-be-declared-safe-dbkl-periodic-inspection-guideline-necessary-to-ensure-highrises-str/

A Significant Move for Effective Management and Maintenance of Mixed-Use Development

First sub-MC in Malaysia to be formed 

"Sub-MCs were introduced under the Strata Management Act 2013 to address the issue of the maintenance of common property in a mixed-use stratified development."

Read more at the following link: 

https://www.edgeprop.my/content/1285237/first-sub-mc-malaysia-be-formed

Building Design, Construction and Performance in Tropical Climates

Promoting for the book that I co-authored one of the chapters.

Book title: Building Design, Construction and Performance in Tropical Climates
Chapter title that I co-authored: Chapter 7: Operational Building Performance in Tropical Climates

Publisher link:
https://www.routledge.com/Building-Design-Construction-and-Performance-in-Tropical-Climates/Riley-Cotgrave-Farragher/p/book/9781138203884

Solution for Property Management and Maintenance of Stratified Development

Don’t take strata by-laws lightly, urges prop management firm head, read more at:
http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/dont-take-strata-bylaws-lightly-urges-prop-management-firm-head

The needs of periodic maintenance audit

After Johor hospital fire, group calls for periodic maintenance audit on all public buildings.
Read more at http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/after-johor-hospital-fire-group-calls-for-periodic-maintenance-audit-on-all#GtrXobRczi211wqb.99

Malaysian maintenance culture, or lack of it

Another article related to poor maintenance culture in Malaysia from New Straights Times.
Article link: https://www.nst.com.my/property/2017/07/257053/malaysian-maintenance-culture-or-lack-it

Creating Awareness for Involvement in Building Maintenance Management

Researchers at University of Malaya, Malaysia, are discussing the importance of building stakeholders in building maintenance management, including maintenance management team, building owners/clients, building occupants/users, and maintenance service providers.

To read more: Creating Awareness for Involvement in Building Maintenance Management