KUALA LUMPUR: PlanRadar, a global provider of digital construction project management solutions, has announced an official partnership with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia, aimed at aimed at advancing digitalisation efforts in Malaysia’s construction industry. The partnership agreement was signed during the BuildXpo Malaysia 2024 event, as part of the International Construction Week (ICW).
Through this collaboration, PlanRadar aims to explore potential areas of cooperation with CIDBEC, focusing on promoting the digitalisation of construction processes and management. CIDBEC specialises in developing digital solutions designed to enhance productivity and efficiency within the local construction sector.
Avtandil Mekudishvili, Regional Lead for PlanRadar Singapore + ASEAN, commented, “By joining forces, PlanRadar and CIDBEC Malaysia look forward to aligning with this regional trend of greater digitalisation, driving the adoption of innovative technologies that will boost Malaysia’s competitiveness in the construction sector.”
Supporting Malaysia’s digital construction mandate
This partnership comes at a pivotal moment, following Malaysia’s recent regulatory changes requiring the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for large-scale construction projects. In August 2024, the National Development Action Council, with CIDB’s support, introduced a BIM mandate for all significant construction projects valued at RM10 million and above. The mandate is intended to streamline project management, improve transparency, and elevate the overall quality of infrastructure development in Malaysia. The widespread implementation of BIM represents a key milestone in Malaysia’s journey toward construction industry digitalisation – and CIDB plays a crucial role in overseeing the transition to BIM-based systems and ensuring industry standards are upheld. By integrating BIM with PlanRadar’s project management tools, the partnership is set to continue to drive greater adoption of technology in public and private sector building projects.
Driving digital adoption in Southeast Asia
The partnership comes at a time when Southeast Asia’s construction industry is experiencing rapid growth, with the sector projected to reach USD 230 billion by 2025. Digital transformation is playing a major role in this growth, as investments in digital technologies in the region are expected to hit USD 7.6 billion by 2025.
Advantage Austria (Kuala Lumpur), the trade promotion organisation of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, was instrumental in helping to facilitate this collaboration. Mr. Reinhart Zimmermann, Head of Advantage Austria in Kuala Lumpur is confident and opined that “The easy-to-use platform and innovative solutions by PlanRadar would encourage more industry players, especially the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, to embark their digital journey for seamless and efficient communication throughout the entire building lifecycle”.
With this collaboration, both PlanRadar and CIDBEC are positioning Malaysia as a leader in construction technology adoption in the region, further cementing the country’s role in Southeast Asia’s growing digital economy.
“I am delighted to announce our strategic partnership with PlanRadar. This collaboration aligns with our commitment to driving the digital transformation of Malaysia’s construction industry. With the integration of innovative technologies like Building Information Modelling (BIM), we aim to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the sector. CIDB Malaysia, through CIDBEC, is dedicated to promoting open BIM standards and fostering collaborations that will contribute to the industry’s growth. We are confident that this partnership will play a significant role in advancing Malaysia’s position as a leader in construction technology within the region.” Ts Rofizlan Ahmad – CIDBEC Chief Executive Officer.
