Year to date, its outstanding order book stands at RM2.5 billion, providing earnings visibility for the next 1.5 years.

“You coming?” asks Professor Dr Jimmy Lim, founder and principal of Jimmy Lim Design, as he steps into his home office.

Contractor-cum-developer Crest Builder Holdings Bhd, which has seen its earnings and revenue fluctuate from year to year, plans to reduce the fluctuations by staggering the timing of its property projects, says managing director Eric Yong Shang Ming.

Ireka Group of Companies has been keeping a relatively low profile in the property development sector in the past few years. Infrastructure and construction have always been key income contributors to the group.

The group went through a period of stabilisation and is now ready for its next phase of growth, its president and CEO Datuk Khor Chap Jen tells The Edge.

As housing affordability issues continue to persist while political pressure ensues, the government may be hard-pressed to relax policies for first-home buyers.

Group’s property division has new property development project on the cards

There is a clear lack of awareness and understanding on the part of homebuyers in relation to strata living which, consequently, leads to several common misconceptions.

Being aware of future trends not only enables businesses, including those in the building and construction industry, to stay relevant but also empowers them to improve the community in a dynamic and sustainable way.

A penthouse that comes with its own sky garden with panoramic city views and a swimming pool —that would probably fit the description of luxury high-rise living.