KUALA LUMPUR: Digitalisation and data visualisation sweeping through the Malaysian construction industry in recent years have enabled industry players to streamline operations, lower expenses and increase productivity.
The use of modern technologies and techniques has kept them one step ahead of the competition.
However, companies that are bidding for construction monitoring contracts in Malaysia still face an uphill battle in securing new contracts.
"One of the greatest obstacles we face during the tendering process is a lack of comprehension of the technology and the cost associated with remote construction monitoring solutions," Sivdio Imaging Sdn Bhd managing director Azhan Maidin told the New Straits Times.
"In reality, remote construction monitoring has incredible potential and can be utilised to boost productivity, consistency, safety and accountability.
"It can be used to assist in identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in the construction process, give data to support better project management decisions, and improve overall safety measures," he added.
Azhan said to handle these challenges, the Sivdio team always takes a partnership approach to understand better each client's specific expectations and requirements, which helps them customise the right package for each project.
Sivdio has completed a number of digitisation and data visualisation projects in the construction industry in Malaysia.
Its most successful projects include a large-scale solar (LSS) for Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), Menara 108 at the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) and most recently, a data centre at Sedenak Tech Park in Johor Bahru, which required an effective monitoring and management solution for its construction.
"We are optimistic about the prospects and opportunities that lie ahead for our business. We have recently begun work on a data centre at Sedenak Tech Park and are in talks with them about their planned development of Bandar Sunway.
"We are also currently engaging with various government agencies and
departments, such as the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), the Ministry of Works and Ministry of Local Government Development.
"Through this knowledge sharing, we want to showcase how our solutions can enhance the project oversight and contribution to the digital transformation of Malaysian construction and engineering sectors, in line with the National Construction Policy 2030 and National Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Policy," Azhan said.
In addition to providing remote construction monitoring services to businesses, Sivdio provides services directly to consumers through the retail market.
There is a significant unmet need due to problems like renovation delays, subpar results, and contractors who do not stick to their end of the bargain, Azhan said.
He said integrating these technology solutions with remote construction monitoring, construction managers and stakeholders will have a better understanding of the entire
process and can make more calculated decisions.
Ultimately, it will help improve project efficiency by reducing errors, enhancing coordination, providing real-time progress insights, enabling remote collaboration, and facilitating better decision-making throughout the construction lifecycle.
