Introduction

On 10th December 2014, we have a chance to visit construction of building by using

the latest technologyThermal Insulated wall pane by PM2 Building System
Sdn.Bhd at main campus Unimap Pauh Putra. PM2 Building System Sdn.Bhd was
incorporated in Malaysia and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pesona Metro Holding
Berhad, a company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities. Our core
activities are in the manufacture and supply of modular panels (IBS system) which are
environmentally friendlier than conventional brick wall and structural systems such as
load bearing walls. PM2 Advance Building System has an average Industrialized
Building System (IBS) score of more than 70 point in the Malaysia Construction
Industry Development Boards (CIDB) IBS scoring system. PM2 wall panel is also a
green product using 100% recyclable raw material of EPS. It is lightweight
characteristic allows lower foundation cost by approximately 20% - 30%.
Realizing the needs in reducing labour dependency, energy efficiency, low material
wastages and environmental protection, PM2 invested in bringing the machines from
Italy to produce these panels.
PM2 panels are fabricated at our plant through technology transfer with M2
Emmedue S.p.A Italy (M2 Emmedue). Our semi-automated production engineers
to ensure only quality products are being produced. M2 Emmedue is the founder of
this innovative system and now have a presence in more than 40 countries, especially
in Europe and Latin America.

Acknowledgement
From the site visit at main campus Unimap Pauh Putra., we have gained a lot of
appreciable knowledge. We would like to express our gratitude to PM2 Building
System Sdn.Bhd for giving us an opportunity to have gained the knowledge about the
construction of building by using the latest technologyThermal Insulated wall
pane .Besides, we are grateful to our lecturers, Mdm. Nurfitriah Mohd Isa and Mr.
Badrulmanaf who organized this site visit. Under their guidance, we have completed
our site visit smoothly. Finally, we would like to thank to all people and friends who

provide us useful information to complete the report. Their moral and physical
support made it easy for us to finish our report. Thank you.

Objectives
The objective of having this site visit is to provide an opportunity for students to gain
firsthand information about the building construction technology. From the site visit,
students are able to feel and understand how a construction of building including the
processes, skill and technologies involved. Besides, students may aware of the role of
different people in a construction project. Students are also learned the precaution and
safety required in workplace. Furthermore, site visit can focus students on specific
aspects on our study. With this, we given chance to plan, organize and engage in
active learning experience inside and outside of classroom.

Flow of visit
1. First, we gathered at the laboratory of Unimap Sungai Chuchuh Uniciti Alam.
We get our safety helmets. Lecturers were checking our safety boots and make
sure that our safety boots are qualified. Briefing were given by lecturers
regarding the safety during the site vite. We took bus to Main campus of
Unimap Pauh Putra.
2. We are giving the whole process of the building of Main Campus Unimap
Pauh Putra, we are getting the knowledge that what foundation of the building
used, the method that they carried out the project, the design of the whole
campus and the next step the will be growing Unimap become the world class
standard University.

3. After the valuable presentation of the experts, we are moving to our next
destination which is the construction site of the hostel in Main Campus
Unimap Pauh Putra also. It is a new project of construct the hostel.
4. First the crew of the PM Building System Sdn.Bhd are introduced us the
material to building the new hostel which is the Expanded Polystyrene (EPS).
This panel consists of a double layered high tensile wire mesh stitched
together with an inner layer of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS). When sprayed
with concrete on both sides, it will form a solid composite structure that has
the rigidity and strength superior than conventional brickwall.

We are surprised that the material of they used. It is just similar with the
material that the boxes that we used to put the ice cube (polystyrene).
5. After that, they bring us to learn how the workers spray the cement on the
Polystyrene wall. He told us that with PM2 panels, just need to follow 2
simple steps install & spray. PM2 panels can be easily handled by merely
one or two workers even when it exceeds 4m 2. During installation, it is easily
positional by one worker without using any lifting equipment. The lightweight
panels will facilitate and speed up the installation process in any given
situation. The installation of piping and M&E conduit is easy, fast and clean as
the there is no hacking required. The chases in the EPS panels are carried out

by means of applying hot air on the panel surface and laying the M&E
conduits behind the wire mesh. In case of rigid pipes, the mesh can be cut
open to accommodate the pipes and subsequently strengthened with
reinforcement mesh. The concrete casting will take place once the panels have
been joined and conduit and piping works put in place. In the case of double
panels, the plaster can be applied directly onto the panels once the panels once
the panels are installed and pipes are laid. Compared to other systems, the
advantage of PM2 system are evident. The galvanized support mesh allows the
usage of various types of plaster. Moreover, when the plaster is applied on the
joined panels which are reinforced with the metal meshes, it will create a
monolithic panels. This will exclude any possible phenomenon of flow due to
mechanical and thermal strains. As all plumbing systems are embedded within
the panel, no hacking and patching work is required. The final plastering work
will turn out to be homogeneous, even and smooth from an aesthetic view
point.

6. Then, we went to see the completed show room of the hostel.

In the show room, we ask the in charge more detail about the information of
PM2. He told us that the component of PM2 building systems are distributed
into several part
Single panel

This panel is perfect for walls, partitions, claddings, floors and roofing and roofing for
both civil and industrial. For a 4-storey building. It can be used as a load bearing
structure with the application of structural plaster on both sides of the panels. It also
fits well as partitions and claddings in new or existing buildings. It functions well as
an insulating form for roofing and floor at a reduced span, prepared with or without
pre- installed ribs.

Double Panel
Insulating double panel is an excellent substitute for reinforced concrete wall such as
load-bearing wall and retention wall. This double panel consists of two basic panels,
suitably shaped and joined together by double horizontal connectors to create a space
in between the panels. This space is to be filled with concrete. The thickness of the
concrete to be casted inside the double panels and the characteristics of the concrete
used are to be defined according to the structural needs. Finally, the panel is finished
with the application of external plaster.

Landing Panel
The PM2 landing panel is an excellent solution for the realization of landings
positioned next to the PM2 stairs panel. This landing panel can also be used as any
plate of slab for RC which can be reinforced in two direction. The finished slab will

have an advantage over the conventional slab as they are lighter added with the
presence of a continuous insulating material in the panel.

7. He also analysis the characteristic and advantages of the PM2 panels to us.
Indoor Quality & Energy Savings
The considerable improvement of the thermal comfort inside the building built with
PM2 system is guaranteed and attributable to the presence of polystyrene which has a
low heat conductivity. As the result, the heat bridges are eliminated and thus, reduces
the consumption of energy significantly. This is will achieve greater sustainability in
construction.
Lightweight yet Rigid
The PM2 panels are light weight and yet, sufficiently rigid even before the final
finishing. This feature added to its advantages of easy handling and installation at site
even in the most uncomfortable operating conditions.
Shorten Construction Timeframe
Based on the data gathered worldwide from builders adopting this system, a
significant time savings of up to 50% was recorded compared to the conventional
building method .This achievement is mainly due to the optimization of assembling
sequence and simplified operations methods at site which requires minimal
manpower.
Cost Savings
The PM2 panels serves as an advantages to both residents and the owner of the
building as it improves indoor comfort, thus leading to better productivity and better
cost savings due to a lower energy consumption for cooling/heating compared to
conventional brick buildings.

Versatility
The PM2 building systems enables absolute designs flexibility supported by a full
range of building elements. Furthermore, all the panels can be shaped to any
geometrical form, either plane or curve, just by simply cutting/shaping the elements at
manufacturing plant or even at site.
Load Resistance
Several laboratory tests were carried out worldwide and testified of its high load
resistance capability. Compression test with centered load was carried out on a
finished single panel can sustain a maximum load of 1530 kN/m.
Fire Retardant
The type of polystyrene used in PM2 panels are fire retardant. On top of that, the two
concrete layers coating the panel sides will prevent fire combustion. The fire
resistance test at the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia achieved a fire
resistance of 130 minutes for integrity and 113 minutes for insulation.
Soundproofing
The soundproofing of PM2panels represents one of the advantages of the building
system. The possible application of the acoustic insulation material onto the panels
optimizes the insulation of the walls in accordance with the hardest acoustic
legislation. PM2 panels have a sound performance of STC46.
Borderless Applications
The PM2is a versatile construction system which is completely compatible with all
other construction system. PM2 panels are suitable for completing reinforced concrete
or steel structures. In addition it can also be easily associated with other elements,
such as wooden roofs and pre-stressed, brick or slab floors and plasterboard walls. It
can also be used with any type of finishing available in the market and adaptable to all
types of doors and windows.

Recommendation

In this site visit, we think that the time for visit is too short and the schedule is too
rushed. We are only given a short time to record and capture which is not enough for
us to understand well about the construction of building. Thus, it is advised to extend
the time of visit so that we have sufficient time to understand the processes, skill,
technologies involved and construction of building by using the latest technology in
detail. At the same time, we are willing to have another site visit in next semester to
gain more knowledge on construction field.

Conclusion
From this site visit, we have learned a lot of knowledge which include the processes
construction of building by using the latest technology. Besides, we are introduced
with many the features and characteristics about the thermal insulated wall panel and
so on. We have also learned the benefits of it for making the process of construction
smoothly. In addition, we are able to understand how the product will affect this
construction field and for the environment as well. In conclusion, this site visit have
widen our knowledge.