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As GLOC has been established in the northern region since 2006, most of our existing projects are in Penang, Kedah and Perlis states. A few case studies are selected here to show comparison of GLOC usage in various structures as well as purpose of identifying the
different building designation for residential, commercial or governmental purposes.
High Rise Construction
| Project Name: | Vista Bay Apartments |
| Location: | Butterworth, Penang |
| Built up: | 115 units of Apartments, 1 Block of 19 Storeys |
| Number of GLOCS: | 270,000 pieces |
| Developer: | Rikki Development Sdn Bhd |
| Year of Completion: | 2008 |
Summary:
GLOC has the capacity to be safely used in high rise development including residential and commercial buildings, especially in partit
non-load bearing structures and emergencycost that the
The major escape routes.developer saves includes the usage of support beams
internally that reduces the cost of construction.
Low Rise Development/ Building Modification
| Project Name: | Richmont Residences |
| Location: | Jelutong, Penang |
| Built up: | 94 units of 3-Storey Terrace Houses |
| Number of GLOCS: | 300,000 pieces |
| Developer: | Richmont Development Sdn Bhd |
| Year of Completion: | 2007 |
Summary:
GLOC has been proven to reduce the internal heat of
residential homes with increased heat insulation and also
higher sound absorption of up to 45dB. The Richmont
Residences is located about 100 meters from a
neighbourhood mosque and the noise level of the prayer
chants heard can be low, or at times minimal by the residents from within their homes.
Government Buildings & Projects
| Project Name: | Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) Office |
| Location: | Sungai Petani, Kedah |
| Number of GLOCS: | 130,000 pieces |
| Developer: | LHDN, Supervised by JKR |
| Year of Completion: | 2011 |
Summary:
GLOC is also proven to be a good solution for government projects and used by JKR as
shown here in the Income Tax office in Kedah. The selection of GLOC to be used in this
project which includes an auditorium and offices has been key in the following projects
received to supply GLOCs to a few government schools in the Northern Region itself.
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