KUALA LUMPUR, October 29 – A grand celebration of innovation in architecture, engineering, construction, and design took place at the ASEAN Innovation and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Awards 2023. This prestigious event, held at the Sime Darby Convention Centre and attended by 250 guests, recognized outstanding achievements in digital design and construction throughout the region. The Guest of Honour, Yang Berhormat Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Minister of Works, addressed the audience at the event.
This marked the first time the awards ceremony took place in Malaysia, and it was jointly organized by Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) and Autodesk, a global software company renowned for its 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software solutions. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Nanta Linggi emphasized the importance of digital transformation in the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors. He praised the collaborative efforts and platforms like the BIM Awards, which not only recognize excellence but also inspire others in the industry to strive for innovation and progress.
The Minister underscored Malaysia’s commitment to embracing advanced technologies, particularly BIM, to enhance sustainability, efficiency, and innovation in construction. He explained how the National Construction Policy 2030 is evolving to incorporate digital technologies like BIM into all aspects of the construction sector, promoting productivity and quality across project lifecycles. Serene Sia, Managing Director, ASEAN, Autodesk, expressed her enthusiasm for the collaboration with JKR and emphasized the role of digital transformation in revolutionizing business operations.
She highlighted Autodesk’s extensive experience guiding the industry through various waves of transformation, from drafting tables to collaborative cloud-sharing and data connectivity across building lifecycles. This year’s awards received a remarkable 36 submissions from Malaysia and 153 from across the ASEAN region. Projects varied from presidential palaces to healthcare centers, showcasing how Autodesk technologies have driven innovation within the industry.
