Global BuildTech, Building Offsite in Southeast Asia

Audree Grubesic published this post on Sep 26, 2023. It was updated on Dec 5, 2023.

Summary

The post discusses offsite construction and technology in Southeast Asia, with a focus on Indonesia and the new capital city, Nusantara. Dennis McMahon, Coordinator of GBT Modular Project Services at Global BuildTech, says the region needs affordable housing solutions and innovative construction methods.

Key points

• Indonesia has a large population and a need for affordable housing.
• Nusantara is a new capital city project in Indonesia.
• Global BuildTech is working on multi-story buildings in Nusantara.
• The project includes ten- to twelve-story structures.
• Volumetric construction, using prefabricated modular units, is described as a suitable and efficient solution.
• Mass timber construction is difficult in a jungle environment.
• Hybrid solutions may be needed for multi-story buildings.
• Supply chain constraints and limited availability of volumetric containers are challenges.

Project approach

McMahon emphasizes building an ecosystem that includes local communities and businesses. He says the goal is to uplift the local community while also making profits. He also describes a collaborative approach that brings together experts and professionals to find the best project solutions.

Contacts and links listed in the post

• Dennis McMahon, CEO, Global BuildTech
• Coordinator, GBT Modular Project Services
• Website: www.global-buildtech.weebly.com
• Project site: global-buildtech-modular-projects.weebly.com
• Offsite Awareness Programme for Large Scale Project Lenders & Developers: tinyurl.com/GBTOffAware
• HP/Whatsapp: +60169839715
• Office address: Lot 1042, Batu 21 Kampung Sungai Lui 43100 Hulu Langat, Selangor Darul Ehsan
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/denniskl/