Forest City Malaysia — BIM for a Multi-Billion Dollar Island Township
Coordinating infrastructure and buildings across four reclaimed islands.
4
Reclaimed islands
700,000
Planned residents
LOD 300
Delivery level
$100B
Total investment
Project overview
Forest City is a mega township being built on four reclaimed islands in Johor, Malaysia. Designed for 700,000 residents, the project encompasses residential towers, commercial complexes, schools, hospitals, and island-wide infrastructure — all requiring comprehensive BIM coordination.
What made this project complex
Building an entire city on reclaimed land introduces unique challenges — from geotechnical modelling for island foundations to infrastructure routing across four separate islands connected by bridges and tunnels. The phased construction timeline spans decades.
How BIM coordination delivered
A master BIM model established the island-wide infrastructure framework — roads, utilities, drainage, and bridges. Individual building models were developed within this framework, ensuring connections to island infrastructure were clash-free. Phased model drops aligned with construction milestones.
Measurable outcomes
Established master BIM framework across 4 islands
Coordinated infrastructure connections for 200+ buildings
Enabled phased construction planning from BIM schedules
Reduced infrastructure clash count by 75%
Disciplines
Tools & Software
Delivery Level
LOD 300
Level of Development
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