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Design Cost Consultants began in 1992 as a specialist quantity surveying practice. Today it extends beyond the conventional quantity surveying scope, with value-added services built on innovation, for Malaysia's ministries, agencies, sovereign funds and developers.
Our story
Years of practice
Projects across Malaysia
DCC was founded in 1992 as a quantity surveying practice and remains a partnership owned by Dato' Sr Zulkefli Mohd Zain and Datin Sr Halimahtus Sa'adiah Sanam.
From its first commissions, DCC built its name on careful measurement and sound advice. That trust carried the practice from schools and housing to hospitals, heritage landmarks and data centres, and its role grew with it: from cost plans and final accounts to value engineering, project management and expert witness work.
Today, DCC's footprint can be seen across the country: from Perlis in the north to Johor in the south, and across to Sabah and Sarawak. Its work spans the ICQS border complex at Bukit Kayu Hitam, UNESCO-recognised Stadium Merdeka and the HeiTech Padu data centre.
Milestones
Quantity surveying practice established in Kuala Lumpur
Award of Excellence for the conservation of Stadium Merdeka
Anugerah Firma Ukur Bahan Cemerlang
Malam Anugerah LJBM, 18 August 2014
Dato’ Sr Zulkefli elected Fellow, QS Division
Automated takeoff launched firm-wide, innovating our method as well as our work
Leadership
DIMP · CQS · FRISM · MRICS · ICECA
Partner and registered Consultant Quantity Surveyor, LJBM Reg. 1989/CQS00766
Elected Fellow (Quantity Surveying Division), RISM — 20 April 2017
Former Adjunct Professor, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
Extensive hands-on site experience, working collaboratively with consultants and contractors
MRISM · CQS
Partner and registered Consultant Quantity Surveyor, LJBM Reg. 1990/CQS00812
Partner and co-owner of the DCC partnership
Named Principal on DCC’s Ministry of Finance consultant firm registration
How we work
Two registered Consultant Quantity Surveyors lead every engagement, applying cost discipline from first estimate to final account.
An experienced team carries each engagement through every stage, working on site with consultants and contractors and using technology, including AI-enabled automated takeoff.
DCC continues to develop its methods and services, from value engineering to capital allowance cost analysis, in support of cost control, added value and the resolution of project issues.
Quality policy
We strive to meet — and continually exceed — the needs, requirements and expectations of our clients.
Every quality-determining process is managed, controlled and monitored in a planned, systematic manner, in accordance with our quality system.
We invest continuously in professional development and structured training of staff at all levels.
Every staff member is committed to, and responsible for, a standard of service par excellence.
Public contribution
External Examiner, UiTM (2008–2013) and UTHM (2014–2021) · Panel of Assessor, Fakulti Senibina, Perancangan & Ukur, UiTM Shah Alam · Advising Panel, INTI College · Member, Industry Advising Panel (2014) · Panelist, MIID Reka Workshop 7.0
Guest speaker to students at UiTM Shah Alam, UiTM Sri Iskandar and Universiti Malaya, and to Kementerian Kewangan and Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia · Regular discussions with UTHM, UiTM and INTI College on teaching and student skills · Online teaching · Motivation talks to schools
