WHO WE ARE
The VERITAS Design Group was founded in 1987 on the principles of constant innovation and a commitment to the highest standards of professionalism.
Today, VERITAS is led by its Founder and Group President David Mizan Hashim and Vice President Lillian Tay, supported by a team of 18 Principals in Malaysia and across the world. These leaders are backed by a team of almost 300 qualified professionals and support staff establishing VERITAS as one of the top 100 multi-disciplinary design practices in the world.
From its beginnings as an architectural practice, VERITAS has evolved into a full-fledged multidisciplinary office, offering a full range of supporting design and related services for the built environment through subsidiary companies.
The Group’s work is marked not by a fixed theoretical position or stylistic signature, but rather by a consistent and practical approach inspired by the principles of good design, a sensitive response to site and context and a deep understanding of client’s requirements.
What makes us different?
COMMITMENT TO
DESIGN EXCELLENCE
We have adopted a flexible and adaptable approach to handling projects, tailored to respond to the specific needs of each project and client. Our total and unwavering commitment to the highest ideals and standards of design has won the group and its clients countless design and business awards, accolades and forms of recognition over the past 38 years.
INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES OR VIPS
VERITAS’ customized multi-disciplinary service structure, the VERITAS Integrated Professional Services or VIPs, provides its clients with the option of a streamlined, trouble-free, efficient and cost-competitive “one-stop-shop” for engagement of consultants.
COMMITMENT TO
DESIGN EXCELLENCE
VERITAS’ commitment to the principles of sustainability and resilience are evinced by these numbers:
The high number of its certified facilitators for various international green-building accreditations including GBI, GreenRe, LEED
VERITAS Environment Sdn. Bhd. with a specialization in the technical field of energy cost reduction and waste management
Our in-house carbon-tracking/reduction program called the CARE Scheme
Our very own sustainability certification system called GreenCheck
TECHNOLOGICAL
INVESTMENTS
VERITASians have continuously invested in technology including BIM and IBS to ensure a greater level of coordination and attention to detail. Our adoption of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) mediums has advanced the Group’s creative presentation capabilities. Lastly, with the adoption of AI, VERITAS stays committed to investing in the latest cutting-edge technologies that will provide our clients with a strategic advantage in a competitive market.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
WITH ISO
Quality Assurance is a key part of VERITAS’ corporate culture. ISO certifications; 9001:2008, 14001:2004 and OHSAS18001:2007 ensure that our work procedures and systems meet the rigorous international standards of quality demanded by the building and construction industry today. VERITAS’ commitment to high construction quality standards has manifested the creation of its own customized quality control certification program named VERITAS QCheck.
DEDICATED TO THE
UNITED NATIONS SDG
VERITAS is a corporate member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), dedicated to the UN’s 17 Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). VERITAS is also a member of Transparency International (TI), a global organization dedicated to ending corruption and graft. The Group’s corporate social responsibility program, VERITAS Fund for Excellence (VFE), is a hyper-active contributor to worthy causes in the fields of education, environment and design. In this respect, VERITAS is proud to present a benchmark to its clients on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) aspirations.
ESG COMMITMENT
Sustainability does not just end with the environment at VERITAS. VERITAS tracks its progress in ESG through its annual ESG Scorecard report, which is managed by the ESG SWAT Team.
On the social front, VERITAS is dedicated to supporting local communities and social responsibility programs through its well-funded and active philanthropic arm, the VERITAS Fund for Excellence, since 2004 in Education, Design and Environment.
Furthermore, the group actively promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies (DEI) in its workforce, aiming to create an environment where every employee feels valued and has equal opportunities for growth. By investing in these worthy initiatives, VERITAS seeks to make a meaningful and lasting impact on society.
The group’s governance framework and generous remuneration scheme is designed to ensure ethical decision-making and regulatory compliance. Furthermore, VERITAS is committed to maintaining a robust system of checks and balances, with a focus on fair and responsible business conduct. We are proud members of Transparency International (Malaysia Chapter), complying with its recommendations since 2010.
