Basam System Integrator Training Course 2022 #1/2022

Ir. Soong Peng Soon graduated from the University of Malaya in 1984 and has over 30 years’ experience in the design, manufacturing, construction, testing, operation & maintenance of HVAC system & M&E components. He is highly regarded for his extensive hands-on experience from design, start-up to operation of many prestigious projects. He is an ASHRAE certified Commissioning Process Management Professional and a GBI certified Commissioning Specialist (CxS) & Trainer.

Soong currently oversees many green building projects and have successfully concluded the final certification of several iconic projects. His contribution in successful evaluation of building performance with exceptional analytical instruments, skills & technique using BAS has defined his leading role in this field. He is also a building auditor for Architect Centre, a subsidiary of PAM in providing independent building system audit to the industry and has been an active & senior member of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM). He is also the Technical Advisor to the BAS Association of Malaysia (BASAM).

Ir. Chen Thiam Leong is a Past President of the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM), the Institution of Fire Engineers Malaysia (IFEM) and the Malaysian Chapter of ASHRAE. He is also Honorary Life Advisor to the Malaysian Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Association (MACRA) and Advisor to the Building Automation System Association of Malaysia (BASAM). Chen is a practising Consulting Engineer. His notable projects include the New Securities Commission HQ which was Malaysia’s first winner of the ASEAN Energy Award (where he introduced the concept of totally ductless and uninsulated floor plenum for comfort air-conditioning exceeding 600 m2 per zone) and the Energy Commission HQ, winner of the ASEAN Energy Award 2012, EMERSON CUP 2012 and ASHRAE Technology Award 2013 (2nd Place).

Chen holds a 1st Class Hons Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Leeds and has been involved in Energy Efficiency designs since the early 80s. He regularly lectures in the international circuit on the subjects of Sustainability and Energy Efficiency under the ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer program and is Malaysia's first ASHRAE DL. Chen also specializes in Energy and Fire & Life Safety audits. He is involved in the development of numerous Malaysian Standards including MS1525 on EE and has authored/co-authored technical articles/papers which are regularly featured in technical publications.

Together with Ir. PS Soong, Chen mooted and jointly conducted the Commissioning Specialists course for practitioners in Malaysia. In his quest to further plug the lacuna to realize high performance buildings, Soong and Chen have once again teamed up to conduct the BAS Integrator course. In recognition of his contribution to the engineering fraternity, Chen was honoured with the ACEM Gold Medal Award in 2010.

Ir. Dr. Ling Chin Poh graduated from University of Western Australia in 1989 with a First Class Honours in Mechanical Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy in 1993. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the design, construction, testing and operation of Mechanical system in building services. Ling is highly regarded for his experience in design, management and construction of prestigious projects in Sarawak ranging from offices, condominiums, hotel resorts, airports, hospitals and universities.

He is a qualified GBI Facilitator (GBIF) and GBI certified competent Commissioning Specialist (CxS). He is currently involved with green building projects in Sarawak & Sabah. His contribution in successful evaluation of building performance making full use of BAS trend logged data has helped the building industry move towards monitoring based commissioning. Ling is also a member of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) and the Project Management Institute (PMI).