Green building certification

Developers in Johor Bahru have a green building option that most of Malaysia does not: CASBEE Iskandar. Adapted from Japan’s CASBEE system for Iskandar Malaysia, it is linked to the local authority’s development approval process and can be tied to rebates on the Improvement Service Fund (ISF) that developers pay after building plan approval. As […]

Green building certification has become an increasingly important part of Asia’s property and construction landscape. Developers may pursue certification to meet planning requirements, corporate sustainability commitments, investor expectations, financing objectives or their own ambitions to deliver higher-performing developments. But obtaining a green building certificate is not simply a matter of collecting points. At DME Solutions, our […]