KUALA LUMPUR (June 22): V3D Asia Ltd and its commercial arm, Nuvah Sdn Bhd, have announced a strategic collaboration with SIRIM Academy Sdn Bhd to develop Malaysia’s first industry standards for 3D construction printing, according to a press statement issued on June 19.
The initiative represents a major step towards accelerating the safe, structured and scalable adoption of automated construction technologies nationwide.
The localised framework arrives at a pivotal moment as Malaysia’s construction industry continues to grapple with long-standing challenges, including labour dependency, material wastage, rising costs and lengthy project timelines.
A recognised framework for 3D concrete printing is expected to improve construction efficiency, reduce waste, and support the push towards more sustainable and future-ready urban development.
As the primary industry partners on the drafting committee, V3D Asia and Nuvah will contribute material science expertise, engineering knowledge, and real-world implementation insights to help shape the standards framework.
V3D Group chairman Kazuhiro Ono said: “Establishing clear industry standards is essential in accelerating the adoption of 3D printed construction technologies safely, responsibly, and at scale”.
The group also aims to build a robust, home-grown construction ecosystem that reduces reliance on imported systems, while positioning Malaysia as a future-ready hub for construction innovation.
SIRIM Academy covering chief executive officer Mohd Bakri Jali said: “Through this collaboration with V3D Asia and Nuvah, SIRIM Academy brings its expertise in industry standard development, training and certification to support the establishment of a credible and practical framework for 3D construction printing”.
Beyond driving industry standards, Nuvah is preparing to introduce Malaysia’s first 3D-printed luxury bungalow development in Country Heights Damansara, which is slated for launch in the fourth quarter of this year and is currently accepting expressions of interest.