Company: Ayala Land, Inc - Makati Development Corporation
Company Description: Makati Development Corporation (MDC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Land, Inc., is the leading Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Construction Management (EPCCM) company in the Philippines. An ISO-certified company and a Quadruple A Platinum Contractor with more than 800 projects and 49 years of experience in commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure construction.
Nomination Category: Company / Organization Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Health, Safety & Environment Program of the Year - in Asia, Australia and New Zealand
 Nomination Title: AYALA LAND, INC. – MAKATI DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: Health, Safety, & Environment Programs
- Which will you submit for your nomination in this category, a video of up to five (5) minutes in length about the achievements of the nominated organization since 1 January 2021, OR written answers to the questions for this category? (Choose one):
Written answers to the questions
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- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this first question: Briefly describe the nominated organization: its history and past performance (up to 200 words):
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Makati Development Corporation (MDC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of property developer Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI), is the leading Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Construction Management (EPCCM) company in the Philippines. With close to 50 years of operations in the industry, MDC has built a rich portfolio of construction projects in the commercial, residential, industrial, leisure, and infrastructure sectors across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao - making it one of the most trusted construction companies in the Philippines.
In 2017, MDC was granted a Quadruple A Platinum Contractor license by the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB), the implementing agency of the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP).
Since 2002, MDC has maintained three ISO certifications for Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. In 2022, MDC became the first construction company in the Philippines to receive the ISO 19650:2018 Parts 1 and 2 certifications for Building Information Modeling (BIM) Management Systems.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this second question: Outline the organization's achievements since the beginning of 2021 that you wish to bring to the judges' attention (up to 250 words):
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MDC prides itself on being the Philippine industry leader in implementing best health, safety, and environmental practices and is certified by TUV Nord for ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
MDC measures and reports all work-related incidents using Total Disabling Injury Frequency Rate (TDIFR) as key metric documenting fatalities, permanently disabling injuries, and lost time injuries. TDIFR calculation combines workhours of the entire MDC Group, including construction workforce of subcontractors and cooperatives across all projects.
Facing a significant increase in workforce and construction activities in 2021, further aggravated by the pandemic, MDC implemented improvements in its health and safety program to prevent injuries and illness. A detailed incident analysis was conducted, going back to 2019, wherein the most common reoccurring incidents were identified. The results were transformed into the MDC Zero Incident program consisting of six zero sub-programs:
- Zero Falling Objects Incident
- Zero Fall from Height Incident
- Zero Eye Incident
- Zero Protruding Nail Incident
- Zero Formworks Incident
- Zero Crane Incident
Each sub-program focuses on risk management and hazard control measures aligned with the Hierarchy of Controls. The program also determines clear implementation responsibility, training needs for effective roll-out, and compliance metrics for effectiveness.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this third question: Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant. If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other players in your industry and/or to the organization's past performance (up to 250 words):
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MDC logged a significant TDIFR reduction after implementation, from 0.14 in 2020 to 0.11 in 2021, and 0.03 in 2022. The total incidents for all six zero programs also saw a significant reduction in 2022, with 102 projects achieving one million safe person hours or more.
The Zero Programs approach focuses on elimination, substitution, and engineering on top of the use of personal protective equipment and safety trainings. An example is the installation of perimeter protection on the active floor of high-rise projects preventing both personnel and objects from falling, in addition to the use of safety harness and lanyards for those working at heights. Another example is the use of screws as substitute for concrete nails to attach form ply, reducing many eye injuries.
MDC regularly compares its TDIFR performance, equivalent to LTIFR, against its local and international peers wherein MDC has consistently been comparable or better. Another key contributor of the overall performance improvement process is the introduction of the Internal EHS Management System Audit which enables MDC to regularly assess performance, address gaps, and determine key areas for improvement.
MDC’s Safety and Quality Training Organization provides trainings for employees and external organizations, while the Construction Medical and Health Services team composed of 202 licensed physicians, dentists, and nurses, and the MDC COVID-19 Taskforce, safeguards employee health and wellness.
MDC garnered 124 awards from the Safety Organization of the Philippines and the Department of Labor and Employment from 2021 to 2023.
- You have the option to answer this final question: Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (up to 250 words):
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