Institutional Building
Asia School of Business Academic Building
Delivering a 2,239-ton structural steel package for the Asia School of Business (ASB), established by Bank Negara Malaysia, through engineering-led planning, precision fabrication, and complex roof steel installation.
Kuala Lumpur
Oct 2025
2,239-Ton Structural Steel Package
25-Ton Roof Truss Optimisation
Executive Summary
The Asia School of Business (ASB) Academic Building, established by Bank Negara Malaysia, involved the supply and installation of a 2,239-ton structural steel package for a landmark higher education development in Kuala Lumpur. Within this large-scale project, one of the key engineering challenges was delivering the roof steel structure under tower crane lifting limitations and complex site constraints. Sanki applied engineering-led constructability planning by segmenting the roof truss, designing bolted splice connections, coordinating detailed shop drawings, and planning a safe erection sequence. This practical engineering approach improved constructability, reduced site risks, and enabled efficient installation while maintaining structural integrity across the overall steel package.
1.0 Engineering Design for Constructability
The roof steel structure required practical engineering solutions to overcome site lifting constraints while maintaining structural performance.
Tower Crane Optimisation
Re-engineered the original roof truss into manageable lifting segments to suit the tower crane's lifting capacity and site conditions.
Bolted Connection Design
Designed prefabricated bolted splice connections to eliminate site welding and improve installation efficiency and safety.
Engineering Coordination
Balanced lifting requirements, transportation, structural stability, and installation planning through coordinated engineering studies.
2.0 Shop Drawing and Installation Planning
Detailed engineering coordination ensured the fabricated steel structure could be installed accurately across the overall building package.
Integrated Shop Drawings
Coordinated structural steel, roofing, ceiling, M&E services, and architectural requirements to minimise construction clashes.
Survey Verification
Verified actual building dimensions, structural levels, column positions, and connection interfaces before fabrication.
Precision Fabrication
Incorporated verified as-built information into fabrication drawings to improve fit-up accuracy and minimise installation adjustments on site.
3.0 Safe and Efficient Project Delivery
Careful erection planning ensured every roof truss segment could be installed safely while maintaining structural stability throughout construction.
Erection Stability Planning
Developed a planned erection sequence with temporary bracing and support systems to maintain stability during installation.
Coordinated Installation
Worked closely with the main contractor, site engineers, and lifting supervisors to safely position, align, and assemble each structural segment.
Improved Constructability
Combined engineering planning, prefabrication, and coordinated installation to reduce site risks and improve construction efficiency.
4.0 Project Outcome
The successful delivery of the Asia School of Business (ASB) Academic Building demonstrates Sanki’s capability to engineer, fabricate, coordinate, and install large-scale structural steel packages for complex institutional developments. By applying practical engineering solutions to challenging roof steel construction within a 2,239-ton structural steel package, the team improved constructability, enhanced installation safety, and delivered reliable project outcomes.
