KUALA LUMPUR: MBAM OneBuild 2026, held alongside OneWare, the 5th Malaysia International Hardware Technology Exhibition, successfully concluded its 12th edition from Aug 5 to 7 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).
Jointly organised with the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM), the three-day exhibition brought together industry professionals from the construction, infrastructure, hardware, machinery, engineering technology and smart urban development sectors.
The three-day exhibition officially opened on Aug 5 graced by Works Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Azman Ibrahim.
Azman said, “Platforms such as MBAM OneBuild and OneWare are invaluable to us precisely because they bring industry voices directly into the same room as policymakers, and I encourage MBAM to continue using this exhibition as a channel for constructive dialogue with the ministry in the years ahead.”
Held under the theme “Smart Cities Building Tomorrow,” MBAM OneBuild 2026 highlighted the growing importance of digitalisation, sustainability, industrialisation and smart infrastructure in the future of construction.
The exhibition covered six key areas: Construction, Infrastructure, Construction Machinery and Equipment, Smart City, Digitalisation and Sustainable Construction, providing industry professionals with access to a wide range of technologies, products and solutions.
One of the key highlights of this year’s exhibition was Digital Construction Day, organised in strategic partnership with CIDB Digital Sdn Bhd. The programme brought together 12 technology providers showcasing solutions in Building Information Modelling (BIM), Industrialised Building Systems (IBS), Internet of Things (IoT), Smart City, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Twin, Construction Robotics, Drones and Virtual Reality (VR).
MBAM OneBuild also featured a range of floor activities and knowledge-sharing programmes throughout the three days.
The ESG Conference organised by the Master Builders Association Malaysia, focused on sustainability strategies, governance frameworks, environmental responsibility and long-term resilience within the construction and infrastructure sectors.
The special forum “Machinery Decisions: Own or Rent – Prepare Before You Choose”, featured four speakers from leading construction industry players who shared their perspectives on whether owning or renting construction machinery is the better option. The discussion looked at cost, utilisation, maintenance and project requirements, providing practical considerations for contractors and industry professionals when making machinery investment decisions.
BuildTalk, a three-day seminar series, brought together industry experts and professionals to share practical insights on current developments in construction. Across 16 sessions, the programme covered topics including smart cities and smart warehouses, digital transformation, BIM, AI, digital construction, construction materials, concrete quality, digital handover and construction machinery.
The IPAF Seminar also provided industry professionals with an opportunity to gain knowledge and exchange views on energy transition, Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) safety and compliance.
Led by the ACI-Malaysia Chapter in collaboration with TAR UMT, the Concrete Clinic provided visitors with an avenue to seek practical advice and solutions relating to concrete and concrete-related issues.
Another new addition to this year’s exhibition was the EVBuild Demonstration, which featured 15 live demonstration sessions showcasing electric-powered equipment and smart mobility solutions. These included electric forklifts, intelligent EV logistics tricycles and electric-powered machinery mover skates.
“MBAM remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a construction industry that is strong, sustainable, and competitive. Events like MBAM OneBuild are central to that mission, they are where ideas are exchanged, partnerships are forged and the future of our built environment is imagined and inspired,” said MBAM president Kenneth Liew.
Beyond the exhibition floor, MBAM OneBuild 2026 also hosted two days of business networking, bringing together close to 500 contractors, builders and suppliers from the construction and construction hardware sectors.
With its combination of exhibitions, technology demonstrations, seminars and business networking, MBAM OneBuild 2026 concluded as a platform for industry engagement, practical knowledge sharing and the presentation of technologies and solutions for Malaysia’s construction and infrastructure sectors.
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