Deca-Laurel 2023: Lim Lip Sing shares his secrets to Buildnberg’s 13-year reign of success

by Aisha Capulong

Lip Sing has led Buildnberg by staying true to core values like fairness and innovation, cultivating them both within his team and in his relationships with clients, suppliers and partners

Having led Buildnberg from one success to another for over thirteen years, founder & director Lip Sing reckons the secret ingredients that have kept his team consistently strong are two core values: fairness and innovation. Over at the design studio, fairness exists at the heart of all relationships built, from Buildnberg’s affinity with their dedicated team, to their clients and network of suppliers. Lip Sing looks to provide value without compromising on quality, and healthy connections are a part of that approach.

Meanwhile, Buildnberg’s continuous journey for innovation has led to the creation of their immersive experience centre in Penang, known as Material Forest. With an aim to offer a one-stop shop for clients to explore a wide range of materials and solutions for their designs, the three-and-a-half storey building also doubles as the studio’s main HQ. Lip Sing finds their transition to Material Forest as one of their proudest achievements, alongside the team expansion to include both engineers and designers, as well as Buildnberg’s consistent track record of on-time project delivery.

When asked where he sees himself in the next ten years, the founder & director responds with how he intends to integrate advanced technology and more sustainable practices into his future projects, like smart home systems, energy efficient solutions and even achieving certifications for green operations.

Plus, Lip Sing also plans to establish an academy or training programme to strengthen technical proficiency in design and construction graduates. “We believe this will… ultimately raise the standard of the industry and prepare the next generation of professionals to excel. Overall, our goal is to stay ahead, deliver exceptional value to our clients and contribute positively to the industry and community.”