The
sixth edition of BuildTech Asia returns from 18 to 20 October 2016 in Singapore
to further address the needs of an evolving built environment sector in the
region. Organised by Sphere Exhibits and hosted by the Building and
Construction Authority (BCA), BuildTech Asia is held in conjunction with the
Singapore Construction Productivity Week (SCPW) 2016.
The
SCPW brings together developers, architects, consultants, builders and
suppliers to exchange ideas on construction productivity, new productive
technologies, best practices and success stories. Themed ‘Transforming the Way
We Build through Innovation’, this year’s SCPW will facilitate discussions on Design
for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA), raising the quality of the workforce and
improving integration in the construction value chain, to drive a quantum leap
in construction productivity.
“The
next phase of advancement in the built environment sector will require changing
the way we build. We need to move the built environment sector towards wider
adoption of the Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) approach, which
means moving as much on-site construction works to off-site factory prefabrication
as possible. By doing so, we can reduce our reliance on labour through higher
degree of automation, minimise the impact on the surrounding neighbourhood,
reduce wastage of resources during construction, as well as create more
conducive and safer workplaces. The quality of our buildings and
infrastructures will also improve as we move towards more prefabrication,” said
Dr John Keung, CEO of BCA.
Some
150 exhibiting brands will be showcasing a range of productive technologies,
building materials and architectural solutions as well as quality finishes,
alongside staple exhibits from construction machinery and equipment at the
BuildTech Asia to over 6,000 visitors from Asia and around the world. In
addition, eight country pavilions from China, Indonesia, India, Malaysia and
South Korea will showcase technologies that address the challenges of building
and construction across different vertical industries.
In
Singapore, the average construction demand is expected to be sustained between
$26 billion
and $35 billion in 2017 and 2018, and $26 billion to $37 billion in 2019 and
2020. The integration of technology into buildings has contributed an increase
of 3.8% in building function productivity. In view of this, BuildTech Asia 2016
aims to equip builders and architects with new insights on smart building and
construction methodology in addition to cost savings from facility design,
construction and operations, which are creating sustainability in buildings
through increased efficiencies.
Mr
Chua Wee Phong, Chairman of Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd, says “Technology has
significantly impacted the built environment sector in Singapore and around the
region. Over the years we have strengthened our partnership with BCA to assist
companies in this industry to keep abreast of the latest technological
developments in productive technologies through the deployment of smart
building materials and turnkey solutions. We are very pleased to reintroduce
architectural solutions and a showcase of quality finishes this year. To further
equip the industry, we are proud to be the first to introduce a segment of
Building-IoT as well as a dedicated conference to further to assist industry
practitioners to cope in an increasingly complex and interconnected environment
whilst developing their expertise.”
Paving the way for Building-IoT
for the Region
Asia
has the world’s largest building technology market – its projected value is
US$1036 billion by 2020 – and opportunities are growing for technology
applications in the built environment sector. To facilitate construction demand
of smart cities, BuildTech Asia 2016 will showcase a dedicated pavilion
showcasing the latest cutting edge technology for building construction,
including a holistic exhibition of Internet of Things technology for buildings.
As
the focus of governments and industry stakeholders shifts to that of
integrating infrastructure in a manner that facilitates Internet of Things
(IoT) adoption, the inaugural Building-IoT Asia Conference 2016 will help
participants comprehend the role of the construction industry in creating Smart
Cities.
Organised
by Homdex and Sphere Exhibits in conjunction with BuildTech Asia 2016, the
Building IoT Exhibition takes place from 18 – 20 October and will feature a
dedicated pavilion consisting of companies showcasing IoT platforms, IoT
applications, devices and services; Wired and Wireless communications and
network solutions; including 5G and Giga Internet options; Smart home building
controls for lighting, facilities, sunshade, telecommunications, energy
management, building security and parking; Sensors and components; Smart home
appliances; and Smart City options for transport, clean energy, urban planning,
disaster management, water and waste management, security and safety.
The
B-IoT Asia Conference features international experts, along with speakers from
across Asia, who will tackle topical issues such as safety and security, the
application of big data and analytics in buildings and discuss the impact of
the smart ecosystem on design and building standards.
Deliberations as to the
changing expectations of sustainability, the rebalancing of objectives to
attain operational efficiencies and how to increase the satisfaction and
experience of the occupant of a building will also take place. The conference
will wrap with an exploratory session of the future of building IoT, touching
on real estate information systems and cybersecurity.
BuildTech
Asia 2016 has earned increased regional support this year from South East
Asia’s building and construction sector. As in previous years, local and
international Associations have embraced the opportunity to collaborate with
BuildTech Asia 2016 to enjoy abundant opportunities to network with industry
colleagues in pursuit of their business goals. This year, the Association of
Industrial Engineering and Management Industry of Indonesia (ISTMI);
Association of Property and Facility Managers, Building Owners & Managers
Association, Indonesia, Construction Industry Joint Council; The Institution of
Engineers, Singapore ; Indonesia Engineers Association ; International Powered
Access Federation; IFMA Singapore Chapter, National Association of Indonesian
Consultants ; Jakarta Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Malaysia Heavy
Construction Equipment Owners Association; Master Builders Association of
Malaysia, Renovation and Decoration Advisory Centre (RADAC); Real Estate
Developers’ Association of Singapore; Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
(RICS); Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL); Singapore Cranes
Association; Singapore Institute of Building Limited; Singapore Institute of
Surveyors & Valuers; Singapore Institution of Safety Officers; Singapore
Manufacturing Federation; Society of Project Managers Singapore, The
Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, Vietnam Ceramic Association, Vietnam
Electronic Industries Association, Vietnam Federation of Civil Engineers
Association and Workplace Safety and Health Asia are supporting BuildTech Asia
2016.
Co-located Conferences & Activities
at BuildTech Asia 2016
The
Singapore Contractor’s Association and SCAL Academy, with the support of Sphere
Exhibits and Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), will run a one-day
conference, the Environment Sustainability Conference 2016, themed
"Building Sustainably". The conference will highlight topics from
sustainable designs and practices to improve energy efficiency and the use of
green building materials, to facilitate discussions about industry trends and
green best practices that can lead to cost efficiency and environmental
benefits.
SCAL Innovation &
Productivity Awards
The
inaugural SCAL Productivity and Innovation Awards (PIA) 2016 is an industry
initiative to raise productivity in the construction sector through a ground-up
approach for innovative ideas. The competition will provide a platform for
companies to step up productivity efforts through the involvement of all levels
of staff to propose projects, products or process changes that will result in
significant improvements in their workplaces.
Supported
by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and the Housing and
Development Board (HDB), construction companies are invited to submit
applications where judges will select the top few innovative ideas to be
showcased for public voting at the BuildTech Asia 2016. Winners will receive
cash prizes, a plaque and recognition at the Awards at the SCAL Conference.
About BuildTech Asia 2016
Hosted
by Building Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA), and held during the
Singapore Construction Productivity Week (SCPW), BuildTech Asia 2016 is now
into its 6th edition focuses on technologies that address the challenges of
building and construction across different vertical industries. BuildTech Asia
2016 is 3-day trade event dedicated to make a difference to the future of the
industry.
About the Singapore Construction
Productivity Week (SCPW)
Organised
by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA), the Singapore
Construction Productivity Week (SCPW) is an industry hallmark event for
developers, architects, consultants, builders and suppliers to exchange ideas
on construction productivity, as well as share the latest developments in new
productive technologies, best practices and success stories. Held from 18 – 21
October 2016, key events this year include the BuildTech Asia Exhibition, Build
Smart Conference, Skilled Builders Project, inaugural SCAL Productivity
Innovation Competition and Awards, Experiential Workshop, as well as the
Productivity Workshop, Productivity Challenge and Productivity Race to engage
tertiary students on construction productivity concepts.
For more information, please visit www.scpw.sg
For more information, please visit www.scpw.sg
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