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Incorporating whole life carbon considerations into a building’s design and operations is one key strategy to lower a building’s carbon footprint and obtain super low energy certification and beyond. This approach is essential for advancing Singapore's long-term decarbonisation goals and aligning with the Singapore Green Building Masterplan's objective of reaching 80% energy efficiency by 2030. Samwoh Corporation Pte Ltd is taking its green journey to another level with its first positive energy industrial building in Singapore. Known as the Samwoh Smart Hub, the project was awarded the SGBC-BCA Leadership in Sustainability Awards 2024 under the Building Project Leadership in Sustainability (Carbon Performance) category. The Samwoh Smart Hub is an example of how the BE industry continues to push the boundaries for energy efficiency by tapping on initiatives like the Green Building Innovation Cluster (GBIC) Programme. Swipe to find out the technologies Samwoh adopted to reduce the building’s energy consumption, and how much carbon footprint was reduced. #BuildSG #BCA #Sustainability #GBIC #LSA2024 #SuperLowEnergy #GreenBuildings #GreenMark

As global temperatures rise, building owners and developers need to ensure that cooling needs are met sustainably. Traditional approaches to cooling buildings has proven to be both challenging and costly due to high energy consumption. To address this, the Green Buildings Innovation Cluster (GBIC) Programme has funded the development of the Airbitat Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) with Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) by ST Engineering’s Urban Solutions. This aims to enhance the energy efficiency of cooling systems in commercial buildings. Swipe to find out how the Airbitat DOAS with ERV works, and the potential benefits from adopting such an innovative solution! If you are passionate about co-creating innovative solutions, take part in the Research & Innovation (R&I) Challenge Call for Decarbonisation under the GBIC Programme. Your collective efforts will contribute to our goal of achieving an 80% improvement in energy efficiency from 2005 levels by 2030. Visit https://lnkd.in/g25UJXug for more information. #BuildSG #BCA #Sustainabillity #GBIC #SGBMP #EnergyEfficiency #Decarbornisation #CoolingTechnologies

Congratulations to BE Career Advocates Mervyn Seah, Wen Tian Chio, Amos Foong, and Eugene Koh for receiving an award in recognition of their unwavering dedication and commitment to student outreach. Check out this short clip where they share why they volunteered as BE Career Advocates and their most memorable moments on this journey!   Interested in becoming a BE Career Advocate? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gc93jjDq   #BCA #BuildSG #BuiltEnvironment #BEworkforce #BuiltEnvironmentProfessionals

BE Leaders Retreat 2024: Shaping Tomorrow’s Cities through Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). At the event, young and future built environment (BE) leaders engaged in insightful discussions about the latest technologies and AI to be used in the BE sector, as well as the key challenges and benefits for the sector amidst rapid technological advancements. Key topics included the role of emerging technologies and AI in transforming the industry and impact on BE job roles. As part of ongoing efforts to attract talents to the Built Environment sector, BCA and The Astronauts Collective (TAC) signed an MOU to formalise collaboration on student outreach programmes and initiatives. The MOU signing was witnessed by Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance, and Second Minister for National Development, who also urged young and future leaders in the BE sector to step forward in playing a part to inspire the young talents to join the sector. Session highlights included: ✅ Emerging Technologies: discussing strategies to bring promising digitisation, robotics, and automation tools that are in early development stages to market adoption. ✅ Transformative Technologies: sharing of successful implementations of digitalisation, robotics, and AI solutions, such as drones, and examining how to scale up adoption for higher savings and more widespread use. ✅ Sustainable Solutions: exploring how technology and AI can bolster sustainability within the built environment, addressing both opportunities and challenges in adoption.   ✅ From Traditional to Tech-Savvy: discussing the transformation of job roles and organizational workforces through technology and AI, emphasizing the benefits and ways to overcome adoption challenges. Outreach initiatives have already begun with BE Career Advocates like Mervyn Seah, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Currie & Brown, Wen Tian Chio, Principal Architect, CHIO Architects, Amos Foong, Corporate Manager, Tiong Seng Contractors (Pte) Ltd, and Eugene Koh, Senior Design Engineer, NISHIMATSU CONSTRUCTION CO.,LTD.. They have gone above and beyond their core duties to partner with BCA in manpower development and talent attraction efforts, showcasing their dedication to fostering a robust BE workforce. We plan to collaborate with more BE Career Advocates to develop further outreach initiatives to strengthen our BE workforce. If you are a future or young leader in the BE sector willing to share your career journey, please reach out to us via this form; https://lnkd.in/gc93jjDq Together, let's shape the future of the built environment! #BCA #BuildSG #BuiltEnvironment #BEworkforce #BuiltEnvironmentProfessionals

A more sustainable built environment not only benefits city dwellers in terms of achieving decarbonisation goals, but also improves its occupants’ health and comfort given that many people spend large proportions of time indoors. CapitaSpring, an integrated development by CapitaLand, features a plethora of facilities and partnerships to promote green mobility, active lifestyles, mental wellness and healthy diets. The development was awarded the SGBC-BCA Leadership in Sustainability Awards 2024 under the Building Project Leadership in Sustainability (Health & Wellbeing) category. Arup was the Environmental Sustainability Design, Civil & Structural, Facade, and Acoustics Consultant for this development. Swipe to find out how CapitaSpring is able to harmonise health, energy efficiency and resilience to deliver a healthier and more sustainable built environment for us to work, live and play. #BuildSG #BCA #Sustainability #LSA2024 #HealthandWellness #ActiveMobility #GreenBuildings #GreenMark

Accurate and detailed BIM models are crucial for enhancing project collaboration and efficiency. Providing precise BIM models with tender stage data can save resources, reduce abortive work, and improve project delivery. However, contractors face challenges in developing such models, especially in Design & Build Contracts. Progressive contractors are addressing this by proactively establishing internal BIM modelling guidelines. For example, OBAYASHI SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED developed their Smart BIM Standard (SBS) to clarify required inputs and streamline BIM model development, benefiting projects like Bird Paradise and Netlink Data Centre. Swipe to learn more about the benefits of working with detailed BIM models. Industry-led initiatives such as these highlight the importance of firms taking the lead in overcoming challenges, ultimately benefitting both firms and projects. To find out other initiatives from our BE industry stakeholders, visit https://lnkd.in/gRQ8bDhr. #BCA #BuildSG #MyBEITM #Digitalisation #BIM

Own a condominium unit or strata-titled property? Here are some essential insights about strata living that you need to note: 1. All unit owners are part of the Management Corporation (MCST) 🏢 2. Strata developments are self-governed 🤝 3. Attend your Annual General Meetings (AGMs) to have a say 🗓️ 4. Pay your maintenance fees 💰 5. You are required to comply with the estate’s by-laws 📜 Equip yourself with essential knowledge to effectively manage your estate! Access our Strata Management Guides at: https://lnkd.in/g9np2dTC #StrataPropertyManagement #StrataManagement #MCST

Sustainable financing plays a pivotal role in transiting the built environment towards a decarbonised and resilient future. In support of this, an international alliance of leading green building organisations has launched the “Financing Transformation: A Guide to Green Building for Green Bonds and Green Loans.” This guide aims to clarify how leading green building certifications, including BCA’s Green Mark certification scheme, align with the goals of sustainable finance. The guide is designed to assist institutional investors in specifying the use of green building certifications in financial instruments and to help owners and developers align their projects with the requirements of green finance instruments. Swipe to learn how schemes like Green Mark can enhance green financing opportunities for building owners and developers. You can also download the guide at https://lnkd.in/g4EFcVkU. #BCA #BuildSG #GreenMark #Sustainable #GreenFinance #GreenBuildings #Sustainability #SGBC

In land-scarce Singapore, developing strong underground engineering capabilities is crucial for improving connectivity and commuting convenience. Deputy Director Alvin Sim and Senior Project Engineer Bryan Chng from Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore share how the BE industry has embraced construction innovations and advanced machinery to enhance the precision and efficiency of underground tunnelling works, while maintaining normal operations above ground. In addition to tunnel boring machines to create our MRT tunnels, BIM is used in tunneling projects to aid design, planning, and construction coordination. This helps identify conflicts early in the design stages, enabling informed decisions to enhance project safety and workplace productivity. Discover how the efforts of BE professionals like Alvin and Bryan, along with innovative construction solutions, contribute to enhancing connectivity across our island! #BCA #BuildSG #BEProfessionals #MyBEITM #Productivity #BIM

The excitement around CORENET X is building! 🚀 We have launched CORENET X Connect – a series of engagements designed to connect industry professionals and share valuable insights as we prepare for CORENET X. At a recent session on 7 Aug, more than 40 attendees had the opportunity to hear directly from a firm involved in a pilot project via the Direct Submission Process (DSP) under CORENET X. While it is not mandatory to submit in BIM for projects less than 5,000sqm. Ar. Shiuh Liang Jason Lee who opted to adopt BIM for projects less than 5,000sqm, shared his insights on the benefits of early preparation for CORENET X. His experience underscores the importance of starting early and reaping the full benefits of upstream collaboration. In addition, Ms Lee Yen Chin shared about how companies can navigate change in preparation for CORENET X. Participants also engaged in a focus group discussion exploring strategies to maximise benefits and better prepare for the change. We are grateful to the speakers, Ar. Jason Lee, Principal Architect at Absolute X and Ms. Chin Lee Yen, Associate Client Partner at Korn Ferry, for generously sharing their insights and advice on embracing change and preparing for CORENET X. Developed collaboratively by industry and agencies, CORENET X leverages digital technologies to foster collaboration among stakeholders in the Built Environment, aiming to revolutionise construction practices. We would like to invite more projects to join us in this endeavour during the voluntary phase which started on 1 June 2024. Interested firms can submit their requests at https://go.gov.sg/cxbeta. #BuildSG #CORENETX #BCA #BuiltEnvironment #Digitalisation #MyBEITM