Chapter 1-Challenges in Building IDW ● IDW Design & Build (IDW) was established in 2007 as a start-up business in interior and renovation company when both of them were 21 years old. ● They graduated with Diploma Studies in Interior Designer followed by Degree in Interior Architecture and ended with Master of Science Facilities Management. ● Their company was first driven after receiving an offer to design and renovate a bungalow which costed RM1.4 million. ● At the age of 24 years old, both founders received another big project to design a college costing RM1.7 million. It took one year for the completion process. ● Due to insufficient experiences and young age factors, both founders were often scammed by contractors and faced with debt issues. ● High determination and persistence became their main willpower to further pursue their studies in Master of Science Facilities Management, yet still managing IDW business. ● Lokman Hakim, IDW Board Director, was once failed by his lecturer in one of his Master’s subjects due to time commitment in study. ● Both founders were continuously faced with sly contractors who took advantage which forced them to latter bear the loss. ● Both founders decided to get married in 2012 after great deal of challenges faced in the business world. ● Despite great deal of challenges faced in bearing loss liability from getting scammed by contractors, they stand strong in building IDW empire. |
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