In 2022, we enhanced our structural and ground instrumentation and monitoring services when we began providing offsite monitoring services through the usage of our Glostrext WiNA platform. It allows geotechnical data to be collected and monitored remotely through the internet on a real time basis.
In 2021, through an existing customer in Malaysia, we secured our first service engagement in Cambodia where we provided BDSLT pile static load test services for the construction of Naga 3 Integrated Entertainment Complex in Phnom Penh.
In 2020, we moved to our current head office located in Shah Alam, Selangor, which was acquired by our Group in 2017. In addition, we also set up a laboratory dedicated for our R&D activities and to calibrate instruments used in our operations.
In 2013, we secured our first BDSLT pile static load test service engagement in Malaysia, where we provided BDSLT pile static load test services for the construction of a MRT station in Kuala Lumpur. Subsequent to that, we continued to secure BDSLT pile static load test service engagements for construction projects involving residential buildings, shopping complexes, office buildings, industrial buildings, MRT lines and LRT lines in Malaysia. Amongst the notable service engagements that we have been involved in using BDSLT in Malaysia include Lalaport Bukit Bintang City Centre, HSBC head office at Tun Razak Exchange, East Coast Rail Link, Pan Borneo Highway, MRT2 and LRT3.
In 2012, we expanded our service offerings to include the provision of pile static load test services using Bi-directional Static Load Test (BDSLT), where we provided BDSLT pile static load test services for the construction of a mass rapid transit (“MRT”) station in Singapore. Subsequent to that, we continued to secure BDSLT pile static load test service engagements from construction projects involving residential buildings, commercial buildings, industrial buildings, MRT stations, electrical substations, roads, tunnels, schools and hospitals in Singapore. Amongst the notable service engagements that we have been involved in using BDSLT in Singapore include Tuas Water Reclamation Plant and Intra Airside Road Connection, Second Parallel Taxiway and Fire Station No. 2 for Changi East at Changi Airport.
In 2009, Glostrext Singapore was incorporated. Since then, we have completed numerous pile instrumentation service engagements which involved the construction of residential buildings (including public housing developments), hotels, office buildings, industrial buildings, universities and schools, as well as infrastructure such as roads and highways in Singapore. Amongst the notable construction projects in Singapore that we have been involved in includes Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System, New State Court Complex, Jewel Changi Airport and polder construction at Pulau Tekong.
In 2004, Glostrext Technology was incorporated. Following which, we continued to secure pile instrumentation as well as structural and ground instrumentation and monitoring service engagements involving the construction of residential buildings, shop houses, office buildings, industrial buildings and power plants in Malaysia.
In 1995, we relocated our office to a terrace factory in Serdang Lama, Selangor. Over the years, between 1995 and 2004, we provided pile instrumentation services as well as structural and ground instrumentation and monitoring services to numerous construction projects, including the construction of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Securities Commission Malaysia and Securities Industry Development Centre, light rail transit (“LRT”) stations in Kuala Lumpur, KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Ministry of Finance office, as well as multiple residential buildings, office buildings, hotels and amenities such as schools and hospitals, mainly in Malaysia.
Upon the incorporation of Spectest in 1992, we commenced our business at a rented office located in Taman Salak South, Kuala Lumpur. In 1993, through Spectest, we secured our first major service engagement which involved the provision of pile instrumentation services as well as structural and ground instrumentation and monitoring services for the construction of the Petronas Twin Towers. In the same year, we also secured a major service engagement involving a hillside development at Genting Highlands, Pahang for the provision of structural and ground instrumentation and monitoring services for the construction of a new hotel and car park building.