Megawide: Elevating Engineering Standards

In the bustling heart of Cubao, Quezon City, a towering testament to innovative engineering stands tall – Urban Deca Cubao, a collaborative masterpiece between 8990 Holdings Inc. and Megawide Construction Corporation.

Left to right: Frederick Tan, COO of Megawide Construction; Architect Edward Co. Tan, Principal of ECTA; Edgar Saavedra, Chairman & CEO of Megawide; Mariano Martinez, Chairman of 8990 Holdings, Inc.; Luis N. Yu Jr., Chairman Emeritus of 8990 Holdings, Inc.; Michelle Sanidad, Construction & Engineering General Manager of 8990 Holdings, Inc.; Alexander Ace Sotto, COO of 8990 Holdings, Inc.; Atty. Vincent Sotto, President & CEO of 8990 Holdings, Inc.; Reynaldo Rodrin, AVP for Operations at Megawide.

This 47-storey mixed-use development, reaching towards the sky, symbolizes not just architectural prowess but also a longstanding partnership dedicated to shaping the urban landscape of the Philippines.

Since their alliance commenced in 2014, Megawide, known as a pioneer in infrastructure and engineering innovation in the Philippines, has been the driving force behind the construction of nearly 900,000 square meters of gross floor area across various projects for 8990 Holdings.

Urban Deca Cubao is the latest addition to this impressive portfolio, following the successful completion of Urban Deca EDSA (2017), Urban Deca Mall, and Urban Deca Homes Manila (2022).

The ongoing construction of Urban Deca Homes Ortigas further solidifies their collaborative efforts.

At the recent structural topping-off ceremony for Urban Deca Cubao, Frederick Tan, Megawide's Chief Operating Officer for Construction, emphasized the company's commitment to meeting and exceeding 8990 Holdings' standards through innovative engineering solutions.

One such solution showcased in the project is Megawide's proprietary precast technology, which not only enhances efficiency but also reduces environmental impact and overall costs.

“We used precast in the interior and exterior walls, toilet units, and stairs. These units are cast offsite then installed on the project site for faster delivery,” Tan highlighted.

Moreover, Megawide's advanced formwork systems ensure a higher level of standardization in the structural process, minimizing the need for rectification during the finishing touches.

“Advanced formworks systems, rather than the conventional formworks, also ensures a higher level of standardization in the structural process and only requires less rectification of details for finishing touches,” Tan added.

The company's dedicated Construction Equipment, Logistics, and Services unit further facilitated seamless operations, utilizing tower cranes, passenger hoists, high-capacity trucks, and in-loaders for efficient material transport.

Looking ahead, Megawide remains steadfast in its mission to elevate engineering standards in the industry and make low-cost housing more accessible to Filipinos.

Through its partnership with 8990 Holdings, Megawide continues to pursue its vision of transforming the Philippines into a first-world nation.

Beyond its collaboration with 8990 Holdings, Megawide's impact extends across various flagship infrastructure projects in the country, including the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange, and the ongoing Malolos-Clark Railway Project.

Committed to social development, Megawide established the Megawide Corporate Foundation, Inc. in 2012, focusing on community-centric initiatives.

As Urban Deca Cubao stands as a beacon of innovation and collaboration, it embodies the shared vision of Megawide and 8990 Holdings to build a brighter future for the Philippines, one groundbreaking project at a time.

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