Hoisting to Success
MHE-Demag’s chain hoists are the solution to construction woes.
MHE-Demag Malaysia was contracted by IGB Berhad to assist them in new expansion works for one of the biggest shopping complexes in Malaysia, Mid Valley Megamall. The shopping complex spans a sprawling 4.5million sq ft (420,000 m2) floor area comprising of a shopping centre, office tower block, 30 signature offices and two hotels in Kuala Lumpur.
Mid Valley Megamall is a part of Mid Valley City, one of the country’s largest urban development projects. In 2000, it was awarded the Best Shopping Complex Award by Tourism Malaysia and Best Retail Development Award by FIABCI Malaysia in 2001.
It is one of Malaysia’s most popular tourist destinations and also a shopping heaven – it is easily accessible from the Federal Highway and New Pantai Expressway (NPE) with access to public transportation.
The management of the shopping complex decided to expand the current building due to the demand for more office and commercial space. However, the engineers and architects faced a challenge in the form of the location of the shopping complex, which is well connected by main routes to Kuala Lumpur, Bangsar and Petaling Jaya. They were not allowed to close the road during the construction of the new building by the local council so as not to interrupt major traffic flow.
The contractor, Peng Mun Malaysia Sdn Bhd decided to use Demag Chain Hoist to solve the issue. The chain hoists were used to lift earth and transport it to the waste tank. Nearly 20 chain hoists were contracted for this project.
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