For more than four decades, Jurutera Perunding Zaaba Sdn. Bhd. (ZAABA) has played a quiet but essential role in shaping Malaysia’s water and infrastructure landscape. From treatment plants to pipeline systems, the firm’s work supports millions of lives. Precision and timing matter deeply in everything they do.  

As Malaysia’s urban development accelerated, so did the complexity of ZAABA’s engineering projects. Drawings became heavier, deadlines tighter, and the firm found itself constrained by software that could no longer keep up with its needs.

(From left) Ir. Hj. Zalin Bin Amir, Managing Director of Jurutera Perunding Zaaba Sdn. Bhd with Menteri Besar of Selangor during Labohan Dagang Water Treatment Plant project launching ceremony

A Growing Burden on Productivity

Each morning, engineers opened massive water-infrastructure drawings and waited. Sometimes it took up to five minutes for a single file to load. The slowdown wasn’t just inconvenient. It interrupted concentration, delayed design iterations, and created a ripple effect across submission schedules.

On top of that, software licensing fees were rising, making it harder to invest in technology upgrades and staff development. Technical support from their previous vendor was often slow or unavailable. These issues affected more than productivity. They made it difficult for the team to deliver at the pace their projects demanded.

Labohan Dagang Water Treatment Plant

A Turning Point

The search for a better solution began with a simple need: the team wanted their work to move smoothly again.

When ZWSOFT’s local representative introduced ZWCAD, the ZAABA team approached it with cautious optimism. The first sign of real change came almost immediately. A complex drawing opened in less than 10 seconds. Engineers who were used to long loading times looked at each other with a mix of disbelief and relief. The idea of a more efficient workflow suddenly felt possible.

Designing Without Disruption

As ZWCAD became part of ZAABA’s everyday process, the shift was noticeable. Calculations prepared in Excel flowed naturally into detailed drafting. Large drawings, some over 100 MB and others layered with drone imagery, no longer slowed the team down.

Pipeline layouts, structural detailing, land measurement tasks, and submission drawings all moved forward with less friction than before. Engineers could finally stay focused on their work instead of waiting for software to respond.

The Results: Time, Money, and Momentum

Over the next months, the impact of ZWCAD became easy to measure:

● File loading times dropped from minutes to seconds.

● Routine tasks finished two to three days earlier than before.

● Project delivery schedules improved by about 25%.

● Software licensing costs were reduced by roughly 30%, allowing the firm to reinvest in staff and technology. 

Beyond the numbers, the biggest improvement was momentum. With fewer workflow interruptions and quicker iterations, engineers were able to spend more time solving problems and delivering high-quality designs.

Supporting Projects that Shape a Nation

Today, ZWCAD supports ZAABA’s work on key national water projects including the Labohan Dagang Water Treatment Plant, the Kedah Water Treatment Plant, and the Sg. Melaka Water Treatment Plant upgrade.

These projects represent more than engineering tasks. They are critical infrastructure that supports communities, public health, and long-term development. Having tools that support stability and speed has made the team’s work more predictable and more efficient.

A Partnership for the Future

Looking ahead, ZAABA sees ZWCAD not just as software but as a partner in its mission to build Malaysia’s future.

For a firm entrusted with national infrastructure, the ability to work faster and with greater confidence is more than an improvement. It is a transformation.

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