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Koh Brothers Development
Business Times
Published May 24, 2007
SINGAPORE DEVELOPERS
Koh Brothers Development
KOH Brothers Development (KBD) is the Real Estate Division of Koh Brothers Group Ltd. Started in 1993, it has carved out a niche for itself as a lifestyle-and-theme developer in Singapore's real estate scene. With a presence in Indonesia and China, KBD aims to continue to diversify its portfolio locally and overseas. KBD completed the construction of First City Complex in Batam Indonesia in 1994 - a residential-cum-commercial complex. KBD subsidiary PT Koh Brothers Indonesia monitors and markets the real estate properties in Batam.
In 1995, Koh Brothers acquired a 14-storey commercial complex in China, Koh Brothers Building, in the business district of Shenyang City. From its beginnings developing bungalows in Singapore, KBD has moved into large residential and commercial complexes. KBD accounted for 9.7 per cent of Koh Brothers Group's turnover for FY2006. Moving forward, KBD will continue to focus on the prime residential market segment, zeroing in on specialised developments such as The Lumos, Alocassia, Bungalows @ Caldecott, The Montana and Starville. These developments showcase KBD's niche strengths in areas such as innovative design and customised designer fittings such as pioneering home automation, The Montana's built-in broadband cabling and first-ever glass-edged infinity pool and Starville's rooftop stargazing observatory. It will also continue to intensify its real estate activities with more land acquisition for larger developments.
Clydesbuilt Group
Business Times
Published May 24, 2007
SINGAPORE DEVELOPERS
Clydesbuilt Group
OVERVIEW
Founded and owned by Victor Ow, the Clydesbuilt Group is a boutique developer taking the same style and approach similar to those involved in designer wear, watches and luxury cars. Every development is designed with the utmost attention to detail. The group has its own team of designers plus an in-house construction arm so that nothing is overlooked when building those dream homes.
Clydesbuilt aims to develop comfortable homes with efficient layout, great quality, functional designs and always reasonably priced. This is what they term as 'value engineering' for their buyers. Today, the Clydesbuilt Group is respected by its fellow real estate developers, both big and small, for the hard work and dedication it puts into each project.
Many buyers have also personally conveyed their heartfelt thanks to Clydesbuilt for developing their dream homes. This encourages the group and spurs it on to be even more creative and innovative. The Clydesbuilt Group looks forward to an exciting and thrilling future with its customers.
Under Mr Ow's farsightedness, one of the Clydesbuilt projects clinched the coveted Green Mark Building award by the Building and Construction Authority in 2005. Clydes Residence was among the first in the industry to be awarded the Green Mark Building award.
The Clydesbuilt Group has created landed homes, condominiums and commercial properties since 1983. Its engineering arm is also involved in consultancy work for major petrochemicals, oil and gas plants, refineries as well as marine facilities.
Heeton Holdings
Published May 24, 2007
Heeton Holdings
ONE has only to take a look at Heeton Holdings' latest projects to recognise a savvy builder of upmarket, boutique homes.
Established in 1976, the Heeton of today is a far cry from its humble origins. It started as an owner and operator of wet markets, later diversifying into small and medium-sized property projects.
To date, Heeton has managed over 22 property development projects. A niche player in the high-end boutique residential market, Heeton certainly punches above its weight, having executed dazzling projects located in prime areas, touched with unmatched elegance.
Its projects combine the clean lines of modern design with a natural atmosphere of water and daylight. Typically located close to hubs of activity, they are also characterised by exclusivity and intimacy.
Heeton has also expanded out of Singapore, into markets like Thailand and Malaysia. In Thailand, it has three ongoing projects. Two of these are condominiums located along Sukhumvit hub in Bangkok, which is Thailand's longest road and runs through major shopping districts. A third project, a proposed mixed development, will take place in Pattaya, a major tourist centre and beach resort along Thailand's east coast.
Heeton continues to manage wet markets in Singapore, with a portfolio of six wet markets in which a total of some 200 stalls sell their produce.
The company is also the first private developer to build and operate a neighbourhood centre, the Tampines Mart - now a hub of activity in the award-winning housing estate. It has leveraged this expertise to build two other developments - the Woodgrove in Woodlands and Sun Plaza in Sembawang.
Heeton's chief operating officer Danny Low said: 'Given the current strong market sentiments coupled with rising rents, the property market is indeed on a roll with keen interest especially for private residential units in prime locations.'
Heeton expects to benefit; indeed, it has already benefited. Turnover for the year ended December 2006 rose to $46.4 million, while earnings hit $4.5 million.
Tiong Aik
SINGAPORE DEVELOPERS
Tiong Aik
OVERVIEW
Founded in 1972 and incorporated in 1979, Tiong Aik Group of Companies is recognised as one of the most established local construction companies in Singapore.
Registered with the Building and Construction Authority as an A1 general building contractor, the group has ventured actively into the property market in 1997, developing premium luxurious properties in prime locations. With a vision of uncompromising quality and excellence, it has carved out a name as the quality developer that offers inventive design, finishes and workmanship.