Crest Builder Holdings

What Crest Builder Holdings does

Crest Builder Holdings Berhad is a Malaysian-listed (Bursa Malaysia, ticker CRESBLD) construction and property development group headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The group originated as a small construction firm founded in 1983 by Yong Soon Chow and grew to a workforce of 300+ professional, technical, and operational staff. Crest Builder Holdings Berhad was incorporated in 2002 and listed in June 2003 via a Corporate and Debt Restructuring Scheme that assumed the listing status of MGR Corporation Berhad. The Yong family retains significant influence, with Yong Shang Ming (Eric) serving as Managing Director since 2015 and Koh Hua Lan as Executive Director and co-founder.

The company operates through five business divisions. The Construction Services arm — delivered through wholly-owned Crest Builder Sdn Bhd, a Class A Contractor registered with Pusat Khidmat Kontraktor and licensed under CIDB G7 — executes general building works (roads, bridges, infrastructure, schools, hospitals, housing, hotels, commercial and residential towers), design-and-build projects, and high-rise developments of up to 55 storeys. The Property Development division develops residential and commercial assets including 3 Two Square, The Greens @ Subang West, Alam Sanjung, Avenue Crest, Tierra Crest, and the upcoming Interpoint at Bandar Bukit Tinggi (RM600M GDV) and Centrix The Station KLCC transit-oriented project. CBTech (M) Sdn Bhd delivers M&E engineering services (ACMV, electrical, firefighting, plumbing, gas). Strata Property Management and Car Park Management round out the integrated offering, providing downstream recurring services on Crest Builder-developed or constructed assets.

Revenue is generated through project-based construction contracts (one-time, competitively bid), property development unit sales (transaction), M&E professional services, and ongoing property/car park management fees. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting Malaysian property developers (Sime Darby Property, Perdana ParkCity, Glomac, UDA Holdings, Wing Tai Asia, UEM Builders), corporates (Celcom, Bank Islam Malaysia), and government agencies (UiTM, Putrajaya Holdings). Large contract wins averaging RM100M–RM500M each drive a lumpiness to revenue, while the 2011 UiTM Tapah Build-Lease-Maintain-Transfer concession (running to 2034) provides a long-duration recurring tail. Construction quality has been externally validated by category-best QLASSIC scores (86% on Capri Hotel by Fraser and South Brooks at Desa ParkCity) and 5-star SHASSIC safety ratings, and the group maintains ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.

Name

Crest Builder Holdings

Legal name

Crest Builder Holdings Berhad

Website

https://crestbuilder.com.my

Company type

Public

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Crest Builder Holdings Berhad is a Malaysian Bursa Malaysia-listed construction and property group operating Class A contractor building works, residential and commercial development, M&E engineering, property management, and car park management for major developers, corporates, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction and Property Development

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Residential Building Construction (23611), Construction of Buildings (236), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB), Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

Keywords

• General construction services
• Property development
• Mechanical electrical services
• Property management
• Infrastructure construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Petaling Jaya

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Construction Contracts: General construction works including infrastructure, building construction, and specialized projects. Revenue is generated from construction contracts of varying sizes, from government projects to private developments. The company acts as main contractor taking on construction projects for developers and government entities.
2. Property Development: Property development division that develops residential and commercial properties. Revenue is generated from sales of development units including apartments, SOHO, and commercial spaces.
3. M&E Services: Mechanical and Electrical engineering services through CBTech including ACMV, electrical, firefighting, plumbing and gas services for construction projects.
4. Property Management: Property management services for strata titled properties and developments with common facilities.
5. Car Park Management: Comprehensive car park management services including technical support from design to operations stages.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Crest Builder Holdings Berhad is an investment holding group that delivers general construction works (buildings, infrastructure, design-and-build, high-rise developments up to 55 storeys) through its Class A-registered subsidiary Crest Builder Sdn Bhd, develops residential and commercial property through its own developments, and provides mechanical & electrical engineering, property management, and car park management services across Malaysia.

Product overview

Crest Builder Holdings Berhad is a Malaysian construction and property development conglomerate with over 40 years of experience. The company operates through five core business divisions: Construction Services (specializing in general construction, infrastructure, and building works through Class A contractor CBSB), Property Development (including 3 Two Square, The Greens, Alam Sanjung, and upcoming Interpoint project), Property Management (for strata titled properties), M&E Services (through CBTech specializing in ACMV, electrical, firefighting, and plumbing), and Car Park Management (from design to operations). The company is listed on Bursa Malaysia and manages a diverse portfolio of construction projects spanning commercial towers, residential developments, hospitals, educational facilities, and transit-oriented developments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 3 Two Square: Maiden development project - a 13-storey corporate tower with 237 units of luxurious offices on 5.5 acre plot in Section 19, Petaling Jaya with gross floor area of approximately 750,000 sq ft and GDV of RM250 million
• The Greens @ Subang West
• Alam Sanjung
• Avenue Crest
• Tierra Crest
• Interpoint
• Centrix The Station KLCC
• CBTech

Products and services

• Construction Services General building and infrastructure construction services covering design, construction, completion, and maintenance of roads, bridges, infrastructure, schools, hospitals, hotels, commercial buildings, and residential developments, including Design and Build (D&B) arrangements and high-rise construction up to 55 storeys. Services are delivered as main contractor to property developers and government agencies in Malaysia.
• Property Development Development of residential and commercial real estate projects for sale to end-user buyers and investors, including serviced apartments, SOHO/SOFO units, boutique offices, and mixed-use developments across the Klang Valley and other Malaysian locations, with gross development values ranging from RM140 million to RM1.33 billion.
• Property Management Professional property and building management services for strata titled properties and common facilities, designed to maintain and grow resale and rental values for owners and tenants of the Group's own developments and third-party managed properties.
• M&E Services (CBTech) Mechanical and electrical engineering services delivered through CBTech (M) Sdn Bhd, specialising in Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV), electrical installations, firefighting systems, cold water and plumbing, and gas services for building and infrastructure projects in Malaysia.
• Car Park Management Comprehensive car park management services covering technical support from design through to operations, including management of car park facilities at the Group's own developments and third-party properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% QLASSIC score achieved for Capri Hotel by Fraser Kuala Lumpur - highest in its category
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JL99 GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 September 2018Awarded RM316.0 million construction contract in December 2019 for the 99 Residence project - a prestigious twin tower development in Taman Wahyu.
• T7 Global BerhadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2018Crest Builder and T7 Global formed a construction joint venture for the Latitud8 project. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on September 26, 2018, to prepare a technical proposal and jointly build the Latitud8 block. Latitud8 is a mixed-use development project located in Kelana Jaya.
• Syarikat Prasarana Negara BhdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Joint collaboration for redevelopment of Dang Wangi LRT Station, codenamed 'The Bank'. The project has a gross development value of approximately RM1.04 billion. The station will remain below ground while redevelopment occurs on the air space of the site.
• LGM (Land & General Berhad)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Joint venture agreement in 2016 for the RM1.33 million redevelopment project. LGM is a partner in the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) project development.
• Wing Tai AsiaminorOthersStrong client base relationship for M&E services including prominent developers such as Wing Tai Asia, Putrajaya Holdings, Guthrie Group, DRB-Hicom Group, Sunway Group, and Gamuda Land.
• Putrajaya HoldingsminorOthersStrong track record with major developers including Putrajaya Holdings, Putrajaya Corporation, Guthrie Group, DRB-Hicom Group, Sunway Group, and Gamuda Land.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WCT Holdings Berhad: Malaysian construction and property developer with overlapping focus on commercial buildings, mixed-use developments, and infrastructure works. Closely comparable in scale and product mix (high-rise, retail, civil works) to Crest Builder.
• Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd: Malaysian construction, engineering, and crane services group active in infrastructure and building projects. Comparable in Malaysian construction services and competes for similar building and civil tenders.
• IJM Corporation Berhad: Diversified Malaysian construction, property development, and building materials group. Directly comparable across general contracting (buildings and infrastructure) and property development, serving similar developer and government clients in Malaysia.
• TRC Synergy Berhad: Malaysian construction and property group active in civil engineering, building construction, and property development. Comparable mid-tier competitor on Malaysian infrastructure and building tenders where Crest Builder competes.
• Sunway Construction Group Berhad: Construction arm of Sunway Group offering building, infrastructure, and foundation services in Malaysia. Comparable integrated construction + property delivery model and competes directly for large Malaysian building tenders.
• Econpile Holdings Bhd: Malaysian specialist contractor covering piling, foundation, and general building works. Comparable in the Malaysian building-construction services segment and overlaps with Crest Builder on building and infrastructure tenders.
• Gamuda Berhad: Malaysia's largest integrated construction and infrastructure group with comparable construction, property development, and water/urban infrastructure activities. Direct competitor for major tenders (LRT, highways, townships) and a benchmark for the Malaysian construction + property model that Crest Builder operates.

Others

• UEM Sunrise Berhad: Major Malaysian property developer and a known client of Crest Builder's construction arm. Adjacent as both customer (issuing building contracts) and competitor in Malaysian property development, especially in Klang Valley.
• Sime Darby Property Berhad: Malaysia's largest property developer by land bank and a multi-time Crest Builder client (Melawati, Ara Damansara, Bukit Raja). Adjacent — acts as customer issuing construction contracts and competes as a developer in the same Malaysian geographies.

Broad incumbents

• HSS Engineers Berhad: Malaysian engineering consultancy active across buildings, infrastructure, and environmental projects. Adjacent rather than direct — competes with Crest Builder for engineering scope on the same projects, but operates in professional services rather than execution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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