The Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) is actively pursuing opportunities for collaboration within Australia’s construction sector, focusing on key areas such as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), labour supply, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Industrialised Building Systems (IBS). This initiative emerged from CIDB’s recent participation in the Sydney Build Expo 2024, highlighting their commitment to integrating cutting-edge digital technologies to propel Malaysia’s “Construction 4.0” forward.
CIDB’s involvement in the expo is part of a broader strategy to harness advanced construction technologies and practices that can be implemented back in Malaysia, enhancing the local construction landscape. This includes exploring digital innovations that streamline building processes and improve project efficiencies.
At the Sydney Build Expo, CIDB’s delegation, led by Chief Executive Datuk Sr Mohd Zaid Zakaria, engaged in extensive networking and strategic discussions with the Australian government, various agencies, and industry associations. These interactions are crucial for fostering bilateral cooperation and facilitating knowledge exchange, particularly in sophisticated construction methodologies that are pivotal for developing smart cities and sustainable infrastructure.
During his keynote address, “International Business Construction—Go Global,” Mohd Zaid emphasised the importance of global collaboration and innovation in construction. The presence of prominent Malaysian companies such as Gamuda, Manly Tech Malaysia, Sunnik Industrial Panel Tanks, Plytech, and Sudut Swasta at the expo underscores Malaysia’s diverse capabilities in the construction sector, from contracting to supplying advanced building materials and technologies.
These efforts are aligned with CIDB’s mandate under Act 520, which aims to promote and stimulate the export of Malaysian construction services and enhance the industry’s global competitiveness. By leveraging international platforms like the Sydney Build Expo, CIDB is enhancing its profile and securing strategic alliances that will support the growth and internationalisation of Malaysia’s construction industry.
