News Category: UBSB events

Recently, Utamacon (B) Sdn Bhd had the privilege of participating in the informative forum titled “Know Your Rights,” organized by the Authority for Building Control and Construction Industry (ABCI), under the Ministry of Development. Held from October 30 to November 2, 2024, at Dewan Munawwarah, Setia Point, Kg. Jaya Setia, this event was part of BINA Brunei 2024—a significant construction exhibition aimed at promoting industry growth and best practices.

On Thursday, 29th August 2024, the HSE Team organised an exciting Health and Lifestyle Program (HLP) bowling event at Golden Bowling, Airport Mall. The session, held from 5pm to 6pm, saw participation from around 22 staff members, bringing together colleagues from different departments for an hour of fun and friendly competition.

The Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS) is an international organization that unites Quantity Surveyors from the Asia-Pacific region. It serves as a platform for professionals to collaborate, share knowledge, and improve industry standards. The annual PAQS conference is a pivotal event where leaders, practitioners, and researchers gather to discuss the latest trends and innovations in Quantity Surveying.

In our ongoing commitment to fostering growth and excellence, we recently conducted a series of soft skills training sessions entitled “Professional Development (Intro Level) Workshop.” Held over three consecutive weeks—on 10th, 17th, and 24th August 2024—these sessions were designed to provide tailored training to different groups of employees, ensuring personalized attention and impactful learning.

UBSB recently hosted a successful two-day Internal Auditor Training for ISO 9001:2015 at our BSB office from 12th to 13th August 2024. The training was attended by 18 participants and was facilitated by Ms. Nancy Chan of MN Quality Training & Management Services, based in Kuching, Sarawak.

On 4 May 2024, the UGC group celebrated its annual Aidilfitri celebration at The Jupiter Banquet Hall in The StarLodge Hotel, Jerudong. Some 110 people attended the event, which also saw the participation not only from the group’s staff but also from the staff of associated companies. It was an opportunity for both management and employees to meet in a festive atmosphere.

Utamacon group held its annual Tahlil and Doa Arwah ceremony to observe the beginning of the Ramadhan month for the year 2024/1445 Hijrah.  The ceremony took place separately, with the BSB office hosting the event on Thursday, 7 March 2024 and the KB office on Friday, 8 March 2024.

In conjunction with the arrival of the new year 2024, the Utamacon Group of Companies recently held Doa Selamat ceremonies at both its main office in Bandar Seri Begawan on 6 January 2024, and its branch office in Kuala Belait on 12 January 2024. This annual event aims to seek blessings for the upcoming year and reflect on the achievements of year 2023.

The Utamacon Group celebrated their Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday, 13 May 2023 at Santai Ceria Café in Jerudong.  The event brought together nearly 70 UGC staff members in a vibrant celebration. The event was filled with exciting activities, including fun group activities, captivating singing and dancing performances, and lucky draws.  It marked as a significant occasion where colleagues could gather and rejoice in the festive spirit after completing the Ramadan fasting period.