Our esteemed BIM Manager (MES Malaysia), Ts. Feroz Hussin, had the honor of being appointed by JKR to be a BIM Academic Panel judge in the prestigious Autodesk-JKR ASEAN Innovation & BIM Awards 2023 Ceremony. This remarkable event, co-hosted by Autodesk and the Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR), took place on October 25, 2023, at the Sime Darby Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

The ceremony drew an impressive gathering of around 250 industry professionals and esteemed JKR officials. The event commenced with an inauguration by YB Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, the Minister of Works, setting the tone for an evening of celebration and recognition.

During the event, first-place winners of the JKR BIM Awards and national-level winners of the Autodesk ASEAN Innovation Awards were duly acknowledged for their outstanding achievements. This exceptional evening was further enhanced by captivating cultural dance performances and live music. As a delightful conclusion, the event featured a guided tour and the presentation of gifts and certificates to the exhibitors, with YB Minister of Works and honorable guests leading the way.

The Autodesk-JKR ASEAN Innovation & BIM Awards 2023 Ceremony stands as an encouraging example of collaboration between industry professionals and government bodies. It paves the way for fostering innovation, supporting the National Construction Policy 2030, and driving digital transformation across the construction, engineering, and asset management sectors. We look forward to more collaborative endeavors in the future as we work together to shape the future of our industry.