Engineering and project management consultant HSS Engineers Bhd announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary BIM Global Ventures Sdn Bhd (BGV) had accepted a Letter of Award from BUCG (M) Sdn Bhd (BUCG) to provide Building Information Modelling (BIM) services for the Oxley Tower mixed development in Kuala Lumpur city centre.
BGV would provide BIM specialist services encompassing 3D Modelling, Coordination Works, monthly submission of as-built 3D models for valuation of interim and 4D Simulation of Construction Progress for main building works in accordance with the Consultant’s design drawing and structural requirement.
Oxley Tower is a mixed development project on Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur that consists of three high-rise towers of 78-, 49- and 30-storeys respectively, which would contain an office block, hotels, and service suites.
BIM transforms the construction management process, utilising intelligent 3D and computer simulation systems to enable collaborative design by integrating inputs from various project participants – builders, owners, architects, structural engineers, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems engineers. In doing so, BIM supports processes such as construction management, cost management, project management, and operation.
Ir Sharifah Azlina Bt Raja Kamal Pasmah, Executive Director of HSS Engineers Berhad said:
“Being a pioneer player in BIM specialist services in Malaysia, we have seen a growing adoption of this innovative technology in recent years. This is especially true for major undertakings and by international players, where project efficiency in terms of construction progress, costing and timelines are of utmost importance.
We are glad to play a key role in assisting our new client BUCG in achieving its objectives for this high-profile city centre development, which will stand tall in Kuala Lumpur’s skyline and feature major foreign investments.
This Letter of Award cements our reputation of being a technologically-progressive engineering services consultancy that is capable of supporting the nation’s advancement.”
The 20-month contract period will contribute positively to the Group till the financial year ending 31 December 2023.
