The Architecture & Building Services 2015 Series
SINGAPORE — The premiere Architecture & Building Services 2015 Series (ABS 2015 Series) was launched this morning at the iconic Sands Expo & Convention Center at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore. The mega show which presents six of the leading architectural and building services shows and four key conferences for these industries was declared open by Mr Baey Yam Keng, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Member of Parliament, Tampines GRC, Deputy Chairman of Government Parliamentary Committee for Communications & Information.
The ABS 2015 Series is spearheaded by the ArchXpo 2015, the second International exhibition for architecture and the built environment organised by the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) and Conference & Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd (CEMS). ArchXpo 2015 is a showcase of technologies, products and services for the architectural and build environment industries and is also a key pillar of the Archifest series. Along with the Archifest Conference, the exhibition will be a key gathering of industry experts and talents that make for excellent architectural and built environment design, as well as an invaluable platform for the exchange of research and innovation in architectural design, practice and education
ArchXpo 2015, together with International Facility Management Expo 2015, LED+Light Asia 2015, Safety & Security Asia 2015, Fire & Disaster Asia 2015 and Work Safe Asia 2015 present a comprehensive and integrated platform for all building needs under one roof. The collaboration of six flagship exhibitions was conceptualized with the strategic purpose of creating an integrated premier sourcing platform for the architectural and building management industries. Visitors to this three-day mega event which spans more than 8,000 square metres, will find the latest cutting-edge technologies, innovative products and services of the highest quality presented by 162 exhibitors from 20 countries..
The three-day mega show will also play host to the delegates of four major conferences for the architectural and building services industries, the Archifest Conference, the Security Industry Conference (SIC) 2015, the Workplace Safety & Health Forum and the International Facility Management Conference 2015. The Archifest Conference organized by SIA is a dialogue between local and overseas architects and academics on the topic “What Future” which discusses the future of our built environment. The Security Industry Conference (SIC) 2015 is organized to help security professionals with various skill strategies to embrace the robust changes in the industry. SIC 2015 will present a panel of top quality speakers who will share relevant case studies and know-hows on the adoption of technology so as to enhance productivity as well as workflow efficiency.
Awards and Accolades
One of the key attractions of The Architecture and Building Services 2015 series will be the booths created for the shows by the exhibitors. The show organisers introduced the inaugural UP Awards which will be presented to the winning booths.
A key highlight of the show is the presentation of the Merlion Awards 2015 which is the most prestigious award by the industry. The award which honours outstanding innovations, designs and brands was announced this morning. Results as follows:
Merlion Awards 2015 winners
Access Control Category
Gold Award: Protec2 Cliq Ble (Assa Abloy Singapore Pte Ltd)
Silver Award: Traka-21 (Assa Abloy Singapore Pte Ltd)
Surveillance Camera
Gold Award: p25 6MP (Spiraltech PteLtd)
Silver Award: Axxon Next (Axxonsoft Asia Pte Ltd)
Mobility Technology
Gold Award: I-Sprinter (Concorde Security Pte Ltd)
Silver Award: EcoRider Mark I (Emarco Enterprise Pte Ltd)
*Note : Name of product followed by company
