GDB completes construction of Menara Etiqa

SELANGOR: Construction services firm GDB Holdings Berhad (GDBL) delivered ahead of schedule the construction of Menara Etiqa at Jalan Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, and yesterday received the Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC) dated 13 July 2018.

Reputed to be an efficient construction company, GDB completed the iconic tower, Menara Etiqa, in advance of its contractual completion date of 31 July 2018.

GDB was appointed by Etiqa Insurance Berhad as the main contractor for the construction of Menara Etiqa over a 24-month period. Construction works on the project commenced on 1 August 2016.

Cheah Ham Cheia, Managing Director of GDB Holdings Berhad said the completion of Menara Etiqa represents a significant milestone and is a prominent addition to our portfolio of highvalue, high-rise projects in the Klang Valley for numerous major organisations and developers.

“Moreover, we are committed to delivering projects ahead of schedule, together with strong emphasis on environment, quality, and safety,” he said in a statement.

“We believe these are the cornerstones of developing long-lasting partnerships with our discerning clientele, and undoubtedly provide us an edge in new project tenders.”

At contract value of RM186.6 million, the 38- storey Menara Etiqa office tower consists of 27 floors of office space, 3 floors of recreation space, 1 floor of mechanical space, a 7- storey podium carpark, and a threeanda- half- storey underground carpark.

GDB was awarded a Five-Star Safety and Health Assessment System in Construction (SHASSIC) certification for Menara Etiqa by the Construction Industry Development Board in 2017, having achieved a high score of 96 per cent.

GDB was also awarded the certificate of achievement by SIRIM in 2017 for implementing the Green 5-S Program.

This represents the Group’s commitment to quality, health and safety, environment conservation, productivity, and professional image.

Apart from Menara Etiqa, GDB had also delivered several projects ahead of their contractual completion dates, namely One Central Park in Desa ParkCity and KL Eco City in Kuala Lumpur city.