SGBC Learning Journey: Shifting the Gears of Innovation
Date: 29 November 2024, Friday
Time: 3.00 to 5.00 pm
Venue: The GEAR
This SGBC learning journey is made possible by SGBC members Kajima Development and Singapore Polytechnic, to explore the frontiers of smart buildings and how cutting-edge technologies such as sensors, actuators and AI are transforming traditional infrastructure. Using the GEAR building as a case study to delve into how these technologies can address occupant needs in real-time, enhancing comfort, efficiency, and overall well-being. Mr Luke Wu, Managing Director of The GEAR, Kajima Development, will be sharing about the Construction Robotics Lab, Urban Space Creation Display, Digital Tech Lab and K/Park which is a naturally ventilated (NV) modular space with flexible configurations to different conditions.
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Cities of Tomorrow Research & Development (CoT R&D) Programme Pre-Grant Call 5 Briefing
Date: 20 November 2024, Wednesday
Time: 12.00 to 1pm
Venue: Virtual session via Zoom
The CoT R&D programme was developed by the MND family in conjunction with partner agencies, with the aim to deliver outcomes in collaboration with the research community and industry partners. The fifth series of grant calls will be launched under the CoT R&D Programme. More details will be shared at the pre-grant call briefing. Click here to register: https://go.gov.sg/cot-rie2025-gc5.
More information on CoT R&D programme can be found in this link: https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/buildsg-transformation-fund/cities-of-tomorrow-cot-r-d-programme.
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CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge (CSXC) 4th Edition Information Session
Date: 19 November 2024, Tuesday
Time: 4.00 to 5.30 pm (GMT +8)
Venue: Virtual session via Zoom
The CSXC is back! The CSXC 4th Edition info session is hosted by SGBC, in partnership with their founding member CapitaLand. CSXC aims to source globally for emerging solutions and advance collaboration in sustainability within the urban environment. It also provides an opportunity for innovators to showcase and profile solutions to make the urban environment more climate-resilient and resource-efficient. Through the challenge, innovators can stand a chance to i) pilot, test and implement innovations within CapitaLand’s buildings, with over S$1 million to cover the cost of piloting all the chosen innovation(s), ii) gain access to local and global markets with expert mentoring on strategy and approach, and iii) implement forward-looking solutions for asset types including retail office, lodging, business parks, industrial, logistics, data centres, and construction sites. Attendees will also get to hear from two CSXC 2023 finalists on their CSXC journey. Click here to register: https://www.capitaland.com/en/about-capitaland/sustainability/sustainabilityxchallenge.html
Call for entries is open now! Interested applicants must apply before 13 January 2025, via the same link above.
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CDL Lunchtime Talk on Exploring Intersections of Sustainability & Innovation in Smart Built Environment (by invitation only)
Date:14 November 2024, Thursday
Time: 11.00 to 12.30 pm
Venue: Republic Plaza, Tower 1
Join in for an insightful lunchtime talk that delves deep into the latest trends shaping the Asia Pacific (APAC) Built Environment (BE). This talk explores emerging themes in smart buildings, sustainable urban solutions, and how developments can drive healthy and resilient cities across the region. Speakers include Ms Yina Chua, Associate Director from NUS Cities and Dr Ali Ghahramani, Assistant Professor from NUS as they share on APAC BE trends and impact, as well as human-centric smart buildings. In addition, this event also features quick pitches by NUS PhD researchers where they will be showcasing their innovative and cutting-edge solutions.
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Building Resilience (BR) Industry Dialogue 2024 (by invitation only)
Date: 12 November 2024, Tuesday
Time: 2.00 to 5.30 pm
Venue: JEM Office, Level 6 Auditorium
The yearly BR industry dialogue session brings together Professional Engineers (PE) and Competent Persons (CP) active in the Periodic Façade Inspection (PFI) and Periodic Structural Inspection (PSI) domains. BCA will be sharing observations from enhanced PSI requirements, learning points from ageing building inspections, and new regulation updates on façade inspectors’ (FI) responsibilities. Speakers from Viscoy and Kajima have been invited to share inspection technologies such as ceiling robots, indoor drones with mapping capabilities, and innovation repair methods on spalling concrete.
Note: As spaces are limited, successful applicants will be informed via email. If you require further information, please contact us at: BCA_BR_PEdialogue@bca.gov.sg.
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Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2024
Date: 28 – 30 October 2024, Monday to Wednesday
Time: 9.00 to 6.00 pm
Venue: Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo & Convention Centre
SWITCH 2024 brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, accelerators and investors from the Global-Asia innovation ecosystem. This three-day event provides a global platform to catalyse meaningful collaboration between different fields and markets, through open exchange of new ideas, vibrant networks, and a line-up of innovation-centric activities. For participants interested in Built Environment or Urban Solutions, the event offers exciting opportunities such as the SLINGSHOT Environment, Energy and Green Tech domain finals, innovative tech showcases, and sessions discussing deep tech, green tech and sustainability from SWITCH Beyond and the SWITCH Main Stage, providing insights into cutting-edge solutions for sustainable urban living and the future of our cities.
If you require more materials, you may also refer to our marketing kit at this link: https://go.gov.sg/switch2024marketing
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BEIX Event – Robotics & Automation (COI-BERA)
Date: 11 Nov 2024, Monday
Time:9.00 to 1.00pm
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
Join us in this BEIX event organised by Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) and Temasek Polytechnic (TP) under the Centre of Innovation for Built Environment Robotics and Automation (COI-BERA). The event will feature Robotics & Automation-related Research and Innovation (R&I) projects for the Built Environment sector. The event also provides an opportunity for attendees to learn about the research capabilities in NP and TP that the industry could tap on for R&I collaborations.
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Demonstrating the Value of Natural Ventilation & Mixed Mode Ventilation in Green Buildings
Date: 24 Oct 2024, Thursday
Time: 230 to 5pm
Venue: T1-1, Academic Tower, BCA Braddell Campus
Increase in global temperatures lead to high demand for air conditioning, contributing to potential environmental concerns. Mixed Mode Ventilation (MMV) offers a sustainable alternative by prioritising natural ventilation and using mechanical cooling only when necessary. At this SGBC seminar, the National University of Singapore (NUS) in collaboration with Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), Kajima Corporation, and Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd, will be showcasing the viability of MMV in Singapore, sharing key findings and lessons learnt from a recently completed living lab demonstration at Block E of BCA Braddell Campus. Click here to register: https://web.sgbc.online/public/event/rsvp/360/tix
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Integrating Sustainability and Productivity for Building Efficiency
Date: 23 Oct 2024, Wednesday
Time: 230 to 4pm
Venue: Smart Urban Co-Innovation Lab
As the world grapples with climate change, organizations are stepping up to tackle their environmental footprint and champion global sustainability initiatives. This event covers topics such as energy optimisation, carbon capture, sustainability monetization and how these solutions are revolutionizing real-world projects. This is a unique opportunity for adopters, investors, and collaborators to explore cutting-edge technologies, solutions and gain valuable insights on how collaborative innovation is transforming the future of our built environment (BE). Scan the QR code to register.
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Redefining Construction with Sustainable Energy
Date: 15 October 2024, Tuesday
Time: 3.00 to 5.00pm
Venue: Infinity Cube Pte Limited
This learning journey supported by SGBC Member Infinity Cube, allows attendees to learn about the potential of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in reducing the environmental impact of building projects. This transformation leap in the field of energy storage technology has potential to revolutionise the construction landscape by reducing carbon emissions, and noise pollution, while setting new standards for sustainable power solutions in the construction landscape. Click here to register: https://web.sgbc.online/public/event/rsvp/354
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Architecting Light for Super-Efficient Spaces
Date: 03 October 2024, Thursday
Time: 3.00 to 5.00pm
Venue: ERCO Singapore Office
Join SGBC’s upcoming learning journey with ERCO lighting to uncover insights on sustainable lighting practices in line with BCA Green Mark 2021 standards. This learning journey delves deep into lighting design principles aimed at creating super-efficient spaces that prioritise huma comfort and well-bring. Key techniques such as light hierarchy and application of human centre lighting will be discussed during the learning journey.
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BEIX Event – Advanced Materials (COIBE-AM)
Date: 02 October 2024, Wednesday
Time: 2.30 to5pm
Venue: Republic Polytechnic (RP)
Join us at this BEIX event organised by RP under the Centre of Innovation for Built Environment – Advanced Materials (COIBE-AM). This event will include sharings by RP on utilising low-carbon materials for the BE sector. The event will also provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about the research capabilities and facilities in RP that the industry could tap on for R&I collaborations.
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Transformative Applications with AI
Date: 25 September 2024, Wednesday
Time: 2.30 to 4.00 pm
Venue: Smart Urban Co-Innovation Laboratory
Join in for the fire-chat event on Transformative Applications with AI across various industries including the Built Environment. Explore how data analytics is revolutionizing facility management in façade inspections, improving both efficiency and safety. The speakers from AI Singapore and Cisco will be sharing innovations in operations Research, and how cutting-edge technologies can tackle real-world industry problems, such as energy optimisation in data centres. Scan the QR code to register.
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SGBC Learning Journey to Schneider Electric’s Kallang Pulse
Date: 24 September 2024, Tuesday
Time: 2.30 to 5.30 pm
Venue: Schneider Electric Singapore Innovation Hub
This 29-years old building became the first brownfield mixed development to obtain GM Platinum (Zero Energy) rating from BCA. In this SGBC learning journey, gain valuable insights into the strategies and technologies used to achieve certification, including integration of technology and data analytics to optimise building performance and reduce energy consumption.
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Inaugural ConTech Summit 2024
Date: 04 September 2024, Wednesday
Time: 2.45to 6.00pm
Venue: Marina Bay Sands
As Singapore’s go-to symposium that brings together investors, innovators, and corporates in the Built Environment sector, this by-invitation only event aims to foster new connections and showcase emerging ConTech innovations. It offers a unique opportunity to explore emerging BE technologies, establish valuable partnerships, and gain insights from leading experts across the globe. You can register your interest early at: https://lnkd.in/gh3Byn6N.
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International Built Environment Week 2024
Date: 04 to 06 September 2024, Wednesday to Friday
Venue: Marina Bay Sands
The much-anticipated International Built Environment Week (IBEW) returns this September with the theme "Solving For Tomorrow, Today". Look forward to this edition of IBEW, which has a refreshed focus on Innovation and Tech developments in the sector.
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Innovations in Sustainable Construction
Date: 30 August 2024, Friday
Time: 930 to12pm
Venue: HDB Centre of Building Research
Join in for the Building Research Institute – Singapore Green Building Council (BRI-SGBC) Seminar 2024 as we dive into efforts in sustainable construction, innovative building technologies and learn about best practices in the industry. The seminar covers the Research and Innovation Initiatives in Public Housing, Post-Tensioning for Buildings that enhances structural strength, optimises materials usage, and Robotics & Automation for the Future of Construction. Click the link to register: https://web.sgbc.online/public/event/rsvp/349
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Robotics and Automation (R&A) Technology Exchange
Date: 30 August 2024, Friday
Time: 2.30to 5.00pm
Venue: BCA Braddell Campus
This Tech Exchange will showcase various R&A technologies and capabilities, coupled with live demonstrations! It allows industry stakeholders to network and stay connected with ready-to-deploy R&A solutions in the market, helping companies address their manpower and productivity needs with R&A in upcoming projects.
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The GEAR Community Meetup: Aug 2024!
Date: 1 August 2024, Thursday
Time: 3 to 5pm
Venue: The GEAR, Level 3 Open Innovation Hub
This community meetup brings together like-minded entrepreneurs, innovators and industry experts in the BE-sector, to network and connect over light refreshments while they will be introduced to startups and wider network users from Community Access Programme (CAP). Speakers include Alvin Seng (MOLPLUS), Zeng Ting (Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support), and Luke Wu (Kajima Development). You can register your interest at: bit.ly/thegearmeetup-aug24
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BEIX Event – Advanced Materials (COIBE-AM)
Date: 31 July 2024, Wednesday
Time: 2.30to 5.30pm (includes optional 0.5hrlab tour*)
Venue: Temasek Polytechnic (TP)
Join us in this BEIX event organised by TP under the Centre of Innovation for Built Environment – Advanced Materials (COIBE-AM). The event will feature Advanced Materials-related research and innovation (R&I) projects for the Built Environment sector. The event will also provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about the research capabilities and facilities in TP that the industry could tap on for R&I collaborations.
*Participants are required to indicate their interest for the lab tour / site visit through the online registration form at go.gov.sg/beixtpcoibeam.
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NRP–Robo Cluster Facilities Management (FM) Event
Date: 30 July 2024, Tuesday
Time: 9am
Venue: SUTD (Singapore University of Technology and Design)
This event is organised by the National Robotics Programme (NRP) for end users, industry leaders and public researchers to connect and collaborate, leveraging on Innovation and Technology (I&T) to seize opportunities and tackle challenges in the FM industry.
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Optimising Building Performance in the Age of Connectivity
Date: 25 July 2024, Thursday
Time: 2 to5pm
Venue: Open Blue Innovation Centre
This SGBC seminar, supported by SGBC established member Johnson Controls (S) Private Limited, dive deep into how smart building solutions can empower BE stakeholders to harness the power of data and optimise building performance. Participants can get to visit the Open Blue Innovation Centre and experience live demonstration of a building management system (BMS) with live analytics.
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