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in 2010 and have risen to US$330 billion in 2013, mainly in the areas of transport, buildings and facilities, land development, drainage, water and waste engineering. Fees earned in international markets are mainly in the Middle East, China, the Indian sub-continent, South East Asia and Africa. Local consultants need to gauge themselves on their competitive edge in terms of good track record, competency and readiness to accept big scale projects. I have confidence in our local, renowned consultants since many of them have already ventured beyond our shores to places such as the Middle East and ASEAN countries. I hope others who have yet to work with foreign partners can learn from them and equip themselves to face the challenges of liberalisation and globalization. As much as we are eager to transform the construction industry for the development of the nation, environmental and sustainability concerns should never be neglected. As we are aware, initiatives under the Green Agenda, can range from efforts in reducing our carbon footprint, optimizing usage of our natural resources, such as utilising solar energy, harvesting rain water, using of timber from replanted sources, recycling of waste products, using of renewable energy, and adopting energy efficiency technologies. Engineers have a leading role in planning, designing, building and ensuring a sustainable future. Engineers provide the bridge between science and society. In this role, engineers must actively promote and participate in multi-disciplinary teams with other professionals, such as ecologist, economist and sociologist to effectively adhere to the issues and challenges of sustainable development in Malaysia. THE INGENIEUR E-MAGAZINE ON SMARTPHONES & IPAD THE INGENIEUR can now be read on smartphone as well as iPad. Read anywhere, anytime and share with your colleagues and friends. How to get the e-magazine? Mobile Version - Scan the QR Code The Ingenieur Vol 60 October-December 2014 The Ingenieur Vol 61 January - March 2015 Native iPad/iPhone Version – Get the free Apps The e-magazine may be viewed natively on iPads and iPhones using the Joomag Apps. Download for free. 11