Surbana Jurong and Glodon to Collaborate on Expanding Digitalisation to Quantity Surveying and Cost Management

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Surbana Jurong, one of the largest Asia-based urban, infrastructure and management services consulting firms, and Glodon, a leading digital technology company in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on developing advanced digital capabilities in the specialised areas of quantity surveying and cost management to support the further development of the construction industry in Singapore and Asia.

This effort is well aligned with one of the key thrusts in the Construction Industry Transformation Map, as part of Singapore’s efforts to transform the construction industry by improving its overall efficiency and effectiveness through leveraging on technology and innovation.

Essentially, Surbana Jurong and Glodon will work together to expand the adoption of a technology known as 5D Building Information Modelling (BIM), which supports the effective quantification of construction materials based on models constructed in the BIM environment. By having better visibility of the quantities and associated costs at the building design stage, designers and architects would be better able to understand how their designs affect costs of the whole project. This in turn helps project owners to have better budget control.

Under the MOU, Surbana Jurong and Glodon will focus on three key areas:

  • Digitalisation of the Quantity Surveying workflow using the concept of 5D BIM and e-Tender Solution
  • Develop a BIM execution plan to deploy 5D BIM effectively
  • Test bedding of a BIM payment feature using a proprietary measurement software

Mr James Liu Qian, Board Director and Senior Vice President, Glodon, said, “To date, the important areas of quantity surveying and cost management in the construction industry have still not tapped the full potential of digitalisation in capturing better connectivity with construction projects using BIM.

Cubicost is an end-to-end 5D BIM technology which combines all solutions in the form of smart automation through one common platform. One of the world-leading digital building platform service providers, Glodon develops professional digital applications and solutions through BIM, cloud computing, big data, Internet of Things, mobile Internet and artificial intelligence. In Singapore, Cubicost technology has a market coverage of more than 25% among building contractors and over 43 percent among A-grade contractors.”

Mr Wong Heang Fine, Group Chief Executive Officer, Surbana Jurong, added, “With our focus to develop smart urban cities, we need to be equipped with effective and proven technologies to strengthen our end-to-end service delivery to our clients. Our digitalisation efforts in recent years have yielded promising results, and we are committed to continue to work with like-minded partners such as Glodon in our digitalisation journey. We are moving towards 5D BIM and through this partnership with Glodon, we will be able to fully leverage Cubicost, a 5D BIM-based solution, to deliver cost-effective solutions to our clients.”

IBEW 2019 Galvanises Industry to Create Smarter, More Sustainable People-First Cities

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To meet the pressing and diverse needs of Asia-Pacific’s built environment industry, the International Built Environment Week (IBEW 2019) organized by the Building Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA) will feature four dynamic anchor tradeshows from 4 to 6 September 2019.

The new all-in-one tradeshow platform will cover the entire built environment value chain. The shows have been specially curated to showcase the industry’s technological prowess and accelerate the transformation towards a more sustainable, smart and efficient built environment.

Tradeshows include: BEX Asia covering the sustainability and integrated design and planning space, Innobuild (IB) Asia focusing on construction 4.0, Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) Asia zooming in on energy efficient solutions and renewable energy, and Smart Cities and Buildings (SCB) Asia featuring the latest digital advances in the construction sector.

Themed “Transforming the Way We Build,” IBEW 2019 is the first fully integrated built environment event and the largest in the Asia Pacific region. The tradeshows’ 12,000 expected visitors will be able to meet and network with over 550 exhibiting companies over the three exhibition days.

Showcasing the latest solutions in construction productivity and resource-efficiency at IB Asia 2019 are industry heavyweights Autodesk, Cementaid, FINALCAD, George Fischer, Greyform, Jurong Port, Makita, Natsteel, Oracle and Robert Bosch and many more. Falling under the IBEW umbrella for the first time this year, IB Asia will be a key driver in improving the construction sector’s performance in the productivity arena. Taking centrestage will be products and solutions in the following areas: pre-fabricated and prefinished volumetric construction (PPVC), integrated construction supply chains, underground construction, building and systems management and data analytics software. IB Asia will also feature a one-of-kind drone demonstration showcasing the use of technology in construction.

Bob Chan, Chief Executive Officer of exhibiting company Greyform said, “With IBEW 2019 less than a month away, we are excited to bring our expertise and solutions in prefabrication to the event. Driving productivity and innovation in the built environment sector requires stakeholders to collaboratively solve challenges. As the only end-to-end event that brings players ranging from consultants and contractors to building owners, developers and planners into the conversation, we believe that IBEW is the right platform for creating holistic change. We’re confident that we will leave the event inspired by new ideas and with fresh opportunities to explore.”

Sustainability will feature heavily on the agenda at BEX Asia 2019, with key exhibitors such at AGC, Airmaze, Glass Matrix, Leisure Pools Manufacturing, Mapei Far East, Noise Plaster, ST Engineering, USG Boral and many more shining a spotlight on green practices across the built environment lifecycle including in sustainable design and new architectural materials.

At BEX Asia, world-class industry showcases will offer a glimpse into the future of the sector. Visitors can experience an inspiring display of the heights the industry can reach at the BuildSG Pavilion, developed by the BCA Singapore in collaboration with more than 20 companies. The Pavilion will host a series of experiential and participatory exhibits highlighting today’s best practices and tomorrow’s innovation across the building life cycle – from project conceptualisation to building completion, and looking beyond into the future.

SCB Asia will encapsulate the finest in smart technologies, key to creating intelligent, human-centric cities of the future. Exhibiting companies include: Anixter, Bridgetek, CommScope, Deltek, Graesslin, LEFA Technologies, MCC Land, Mirs Innovate, Tridium, and Omniflow. Visitors to SCB Asia can also experience how cities of the future can be transformed into a more liveable, connected and sustainable environment through the ‘Experience Bosch Ville’ exhibit. This showcase by engineering and technology consultant Robert Bosch details how the company is actively working with cities, neighborhoods and businesses to make mobility seamless and industries efficient, all while increasing convenience and security.

On the MCE Asia 2019 show floor, industry leaders in the water, energy efficiency and HVAC-R sector such as Aggreko, Camfil, Daikin, ebm-papst, KM Marketing (exclusive distributor for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries air-conditioners), Reflex Winkelmann, SMARDT Chillers and Winfinity (authorized sole agent for Fujitsu General Asia) will present their latest innovations to maximise building efficiency and energy operations. At MCE Asia, delegates can expect to meet like-minded professionals dedicated to creating unique, technology-driven solutions to the energy efficiency challenges faced by the sector today.

Forging Meaningful Connections and Insightful Conversations
Designed to catalyse change by fostering meaningful conversations and continually create diverse learning opportunities for all professionals, the tradeshows will also feature complimentary seminars covering topics across the built environment ecosystem.

Seminars include Green View, covering the latest trends in sustainable building solutions; Digital Rally, highlighting innovations in the construction and operation of next-generation cities and buildings, and Energy Xchange, showcasing energy-efficient HVAC-R, sanitary, plumbing and solar energy solutions.

Louise Chua, Project Director, Reed Exhibitions said, “We are delighted to have all these esteemed speakers come on board to contribute their expertise on the wide range of issues affecting the built environment industry. To successfully transform Asia’s burgeoning built environment ecosystem, knowledge sharing and the cross-pollination of ideas is essential. We have developed the 2019 editions of our Green View and Energy Xchange seminars with this aim and added on the Digital Rally seminars to underscore the importance of creating a tech-enabled environment, uncover emerging trends and create even further avenues for change.”

For more information, visit www.ibew.sg.

Euro Auctions predicts massive turnouts for upcoming Brisbane UNRESERVED auctions. Everything will be sold on the day!

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Euro Auctions predicts massive turnouts for upcoming Brisbane UNRESERVED auctions. Everything will be sold on the day!

Customers race to sign up for upcoming Euro Auctions sales – 29th August 2019

 

Euro Auctions, the record-breaking international auctioneers of industrial plant, construction and agricultural machinery, is already receiving consignments for the next sale, being held in Brisbane, Australia. On 22th August. All Euro Auctions sales are UNRESERVED, and bidders will see an impressive array of quality equipment, much unused, being sold, without reserve, and interest in both amongst consignors and interested bidders is already high.

 

In the last auction on 20th June, a hammer total of $7.5 million was achieved, seeing more bidders than in any previous sale. In total, 1,705 bidders registered for the sale, of which 90% were online bidders. With Euro Auctions on-line ‘bidding platform’ bidding and buying online is easy, showing a 30% increase in bidders over the same sale in June 2018.

UNRESERVED – when the hammer is down, its sold!

“Demand for quality used equipment in this part of the world is definitely on the increase, which means we can satisfy sellers and deliver what buyers want. The fact that our sales are unreserved is very popular with the Australian buyer.  At all Euro Auction sales, everything IS SOLD on the day to the highest bidder.  Our buyers know they can get the equipment they want without having to worry about if the item will sell or not – if they are the highest bidder, it’s theirs” comments Paul Haynes, Euro Auctions’ Territory Manager for NSW.

“Our one-day online sales are also very popular, meaning consignors either located in remote areas or with particularly big pieces of kit can reach out to customers who in turn don’t need to travel to a specific location to participate in the auction process. However, our one-day physical onsite sale on 29th August will provide buyers with the perfect opportunity to personally inspect the various lots being offered, before bidding, plus it’s the perfect chance to meet up with mates, and likeminded people to discuss activities face-to-face.”

Paul continued: “We are seeing significant growth in bidder participation in all our auctions and the increased demand for new equipment is helping drive auction activity in the used equipment sector. We expect to see many consignors allocate quality used equipment to both these auctions over the coming weeks, releasing quality used equipment back into the market to meet the strong demand for it.”

Asia’s Megacities Remain Some of the World’s Cheapest Places to Build In, Says Arcadis

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Asia’s megacities remain some of the world’s cheapest places for new construction, according to the International Construction Costs 2019 report published by Arcadis, a global design and consultancy for natural and built assets. Only four cities in Asia rank inside the global top 50 for the cost of construction while nearly all cities in China, India and Southeast Asia are ranked among the cheapest.

Hong Kong ranks 1st in Asia for construction costs, followed by Macau and Tokyo, and ranks 3rd in the world. Singapore ranks 4th in Asia but only 48th in the world, due to a slowdown in public sector construction, nervous financial markets, and also an increased number of cities in the rankings.

The annual report, Arcadis’ International Construction Cost 2019, details and ranks the relative cost of construction in the world’s major cities, helping guide companies towards a higher long-term return on investment for construction projects. Arcadis has also expanded the report for 2019, summarizing the costs in 100 cities, including 18 in Asia, up from the 50 covered in 2018.

The report found that the majority of Asian cities are significantly cheaper with relative construction costs affected by currency fluctuations, commodity prices and increasing demand for development in some growing economies. These changes have seen the relative cost of building in Asia markets decrease significantly compared to other regions. Significant factors for the reduced costs include lower wages, more accessible construction materials, and more land available at lower costs.

In China, however, despite being a relatively cheaper market for new construction, Arcadis expects that higher interest rates and increases in material and labour costs will likely lead to a rise in construction costs over 2019.

According to the report, this year’s cooling off across the global economy will also have an impact on construction markets. These include a tightening of financial conditions, a volatile supply of materials and costs, and downside risks on construction demand. Construction companies and their clients will need to make smart decisions focusing on innovation, benefits to citizens and sustainability in order to consolidate long-term success.

Download the full report here for the complete rankings and other findings.

Midas Land Unveils New Luxury Development Jervois Privé at Tanglin with Preview Pricing

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Midas Land, a premium property development firm founded by industry veterans Dawn Lim and Mike Ho, recently unveiled its maiden residential development Jervois Privé at Tanglin with the introduction of special preview pricing for early birds, along with its showflat preview at 8 Jervois Lane.

Located at 100A Jervois Road, the 45-unit freehold complex is situated in the prestigious District 10, in an exclusive neighborhood surrounded by Good Class Bungalows, high-end residences and foreign embassies. The new luxury condominium was built on the 27,109 sq ft site of the former Jervois Green development, which was acquired by the founders of Midas Land back in December 2017.

As Midas Land’s maiden development, Jervois Privé is a perfect showcase of its signature touch in developing exclusive contemporary homes boasting a stylish eco-modern design, luxurious interior finishes and a spacious layout suited for today’s discerning urbanite who thrives in the vibrancy of the city and values the tranquillity of a serene neighbourhood.

Designed by four-time President Design Award-winning architect Yip Yuen Hong, the low-rise Jervois Privé complex captures a sense of timelessness, modelled after the old black-and-white colonial-styled estates that form part of the heritage of the Tanglin precinct, with just five storeys and a grey-and-black colour palette. Its name Privé, which means ‘private’, points to the sanctuary created for its future residents along with an idyllic lifestyle surrounded by lush greenery.

The development also boasts good accessibility to Redhill MRT station, which is just a 10-minute walk away, and two upcoming MRT lines (Orchard Boulevard and Great World City). On top of its excellent transport connectivity, it is also a five-minute drive to the Orchard Road shopping belt and a seven-minute drive to the Central Business District. Residents will have an array of choices as shopping destinations with Tanglin Mall, Great World City and Valley Point in the vicinity.

Given these strong project attributes, the 45-unit condominium is attractively priced during its preview phase as follows: 1-bedroom apartments, which comprise 5 units from 549 sq ft, will be priced from S$1,62M; 30 of 2-bedroom apartments from 689 sq ft – the majority of all unit types available – will be priced from S$2.01M; 10 units of 3-bedroom apartments from 1,109 sq ft will be rolled out at a starting price from S$3,18M. Early bird prices will start from S$2,816psf.

Along with a high ceiling height of 3.2m, other key highlights of the development include a 25m swimming pool, a jacuzzi pool, a BBQ pit and dining pavilion, an indoor gym and outdoor fitness area on the rooftop of the development to be enjoyed by all its residents.

The development is expected to be completed by the first half of 2022 and will be ready for occupancy in early 2023. PropNex and SRI are the appointed marketing agencies for Jervois Privé.

New telehandlers for emerging construction markets

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Manitou group, world leader in rough-terrain handling, launches two new telehandlers and two compact loaders for Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Presented at an event in Thailand before dealers and international journalists, these solutions are a response adapted to the needs of these specific markets, with a total cost of ownership suitable for their users.

A fast-growing market

Due to profound changes in many metropolitan areas, there are numerous transportation infrastructure projects (highways, subways, etc.), along with residential and commercial construction. They contribute to the construction industry’s current economic health throughout the world. To help with these large-scale works, the Manitou group has broadened its offering with two telehandlers and two compact loaders, to help users increase their productivity. Intelligent, robust solutions optimize the works’ profitability, and the users’ total cost of ownership continuously decreases. These models’ versatility is also a response to the needs of projects in emerging countries, where equipment is sometimes limited.

New Manitou and Gehl telehandlers

Manitou MXT 840

The Manitou MXT 840 and Gehl TX 408 models effectively respond to user needs. They can perform a vast array of jobs, with its wide range of compatible attachments (i.e. forks, buckets, winches and gondolas). These telehandlers also allow operators to work very safely at the site.

Kévin Arnou, product manager at Manitou group remarks: “Our ambition is to develop the telehandler market through models that are easy to use, robust and that have a total ownership cost suitable to the local users. The 6 m to 10 m telehandler segment in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific represents a significant part of the telehandler market. It therefore provides a lot of growth leverage for the group. Our choice is also justified by the telehandler equipment needs that are growing significantly in the short and long term due to progressive modernization projects in those regions.”

With a 7.60 m lifting height for a maximum capacity of 4 t, these models are particularly suitable for building construction and easily extend to two stories. Equipped 4-wheel steering, these telehandlers can be controlled in 3 steering modes: 2-wheel steering, 4-wheel steering, or crab mode to make lateral movement easier. With a high ground clearance of 39 cm, the MXT 840 / TX 408 is especially good for crossing difficult terrain. The transmission consists of a torque converter gearbox. In the cab, the controls are intuitive to allow users learn the ropes quickly and gain efficiency on the site. The Manitou group’s expertise can also be seen in the choice of components, including a very robust chassis and boom that ensure long-term rugged use. These models will be available on the Asian, Middle Eastern and East European markets starting in mid-June 2019 at Manitou and Gehl dealerships.

Gehl TX 408

Main specifications of the Manitou MXT 840 / Gehl TX 408 telehandlers:

  • Lifting Height: 7.60 m
  • Capacity: 4 t 
  • Transmission: Torque converter 
  • Power: 
  • Hydraulic Flow Rate: 95 hp 86.4 l/min

Expanded offerings in compact loaders

To go along with his launch, the Manitou group is marketing two Gehl and Manitou group versions of compact loaders. With a large choice of attachments, such as buckets, sweepers and breakers, the Manitou 1340R and Gehl R134 are especially versatile machines. They can do a multitude of jobs on the same site, eliminating the need for different equipment. Equipped with a 49-hp engine and a torque converter transmission, this model provides a lifting height of 3.58 m for a maximum load capacity of 608 kg. Offering restricted dimensions — 1.3 m wide and 1.9 m high — these compact loaders easily move in tight areas on building construction sites. They can also easily enter and leave basements or parking lots, saving movement time and increasing user productivity.

These models are also used for road construction, particularly for filling dump trucks, thanks to their  2.2 m dump height and maintenance of their axles without interrupting traffic, with a turning radius of just 1.75 m. To ensure safe use, these new loaders comply with the FOPS/ROPS standards and are equipped with a handrail and safety belt. The Manitou group’s expertise can also be seen in the quality of components. With a boom and chassis made of very high-resistance steel, operators can count on a highly durable, reliable loader, even in difficult climactic or environmental conditions. The controls inside the cab are ergonomic to allow the operator to learn the ropes easily and ensuring greater productivity. Maintenance is also optimized with easy access to daily maintenance locations, to speed up recurring inspections.

Philippe Bisson, Manitou group’s development director for the construction line says: “The 600 kg compact loader segment constitutes a significant part of this market’s annual global volume. The R134 / 1340R model is mainly aimed at the Middle East, India and Australia, which together make up more than 70% of the sector. We expect a significant increase in demand for compact loaders, and trends recently observed in other markets, such as gondolas, makes us optimistic about the future of the loader in those regions!”

Main specifications of the Manitou 1340R . Gehl R134 compact loader:

  • Lifting Height: 3.58 m
  • Capacity: 608 kg   
  • Transmission: 2.2 m
  • Power: 49 hp
  • Hydraulic Flow Rate:145 Nm

With solutions made for emerging markets, the Manitou group hopes to enhance its development in high-potential geographic zones. These robust models assure operators on site of many hours of use. They thus benefit from machines that are versatile, high-performance, easy to control, and offer optimized maintenance thanks to high-quality components.

BASF Launches MyConcrete App for Instant Access to Concrete Information in Asia Pacific

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BASF’s new smartphone application, MyConcrete is now available in Asia Pacific, allowing instant access to information on concrete properties. Intended for contractors, engineers, architects and producers, the free MyConcrete app serves as a channel to a range of information on the fundamentals of concrete use.

The app includes items such as concepts and design factors, provides answers to questions on concrete slump, air, finishability and set time and offers information on BASF products for concrete producers.

“MyConcrete is like having a textbook in your hand,” says Viswanath Mahadevan, Director of Admixture Systems Business Management, BASF Construction Chemicals Asia Pacific. “We want our customers to get the information they need, when they need it, wherever they are. With MyConcrete on their mobile devices, they’ll always have access to information about our products and how to use them – allowing them to achieve better productivity.”

MyConcrete app’s includes a Surface Evaporation calculator to determine the risk of shrinkage cracking and a Concrete Temperature calculator for freshly mixed concretes, which help professionals understand the effects of ambient conditions on concrete. Local weather conditions are considered in the calculators based on GPS or chosen location.

MyConcrete can be downloaded free of charge from Apple and Google Play stores by searching for “MyConcrete”. The app is available in English, Japanese and Vietnamese.

Surbana Jurong and Aerolion Technologies to Develop UAV Technology for the Built Environment

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Surbana Jurong and AeroLion Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in April 2019 to further develop unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies for the built and natural environment. The MOU was signed at Unmanned Systems Asia 2019.

Under the MOU, the partners will jointly develop UAV solutions for various project applications, including land reclamation, workplace safety, site progression and fault detection in enclosed areas such as buildings and tunnels. Surbana Jurong aims to integrate these UAV solutions into its current processes to further increase its productivity.

At the same time, combining real-world data from Surbana Jurong’s operations with the UAV’s artificial intelligence platforms will allow Surbana Jurong to offer advance data-driven UAV solutions to its global clients.

The partnership brings together Surbana Jurong’s expertise and experience in planning, design and engineering in the global urban and infrastructure sectors, with AeroLion Technologies’ expertise in UAV technologies that are focused on the building and construction sector.

UAVs are one of several technologies transforming the engineering and construction industry. Its use not only boosts productivity, reduces overall project time and costs, provide more accurate data readings in shorter time and improve worker safety.

Mr Wong Heang Fine, Group CEO of Surbana Jurong said, “Surbana Jurong already uses UAVs as part of our project processes, from conducting inspections and surveillance, high-precision data collection as well as security-led activities by our subsidiary AETOS. Our collaboration with AeroLion Technologies will further ensure our leadership in the area of UAV applications.”

AeroLion Technologies is a leader in the application of UAV in infrastructure inspection and warehouse management. The Company has strong foundations in Artificial Intelligence (AI), UAV automation and advanced flight operations, and is slated to launch novel solutions for the built environment, following the success of its recent autonomous tunnel inspection UAV platforms.

Cambridge Researchers Developing Self-Healing Concrete

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Researchers at the University of Cambridge are using microencapsulation technologies developed by Dolomite Microfluidics to develop self-healing construction materials.

As highlighted in recent BBC News broadcasts, the Department of Engineering’s Geotechnical and Environmental Research Group is developing microcapsules containing ‘healing’ agents – such as minerals, epoxy or polyurethane – which can be added to building materials to allow self-repair of small cracks which develop over time.

Dr. Livia Ribeiro de Souza, a postdoctoral researcher in the group, explained: “Many composite building materials used in the construction industry – such as concrete – suffer fatigue over time, developing small cracks. We are hoping to overcome this problem by adding microcapsules filled with ‘healing’ agents to the concrete before it is used. The idea is that, as cracks begin to form, they rupture the microcapsules, releasing their payload and stabilising the material.”

“This approach requires the formation and functionalisation of double emulsion microcapsules, which we have been producing with the help of microfluidics. We have been using a Dolomite Microfluidics system since 2014, and find that microfluidics offers much better control of particle size and composition than traditional emulsification polymerisation techniques, simplifying the investigation and optimisation of particle properties.”

The Dolomite system has enabled the researchers to create functionalised microcapsules that bind more strongly to the cement matrix, while also having thinner shell walls and higher core retention, improving their self-healing properties. Livia continued: “It is good to be able to discuss any issues we’re having with the experts at Dolomite Microfluidics, helping to accelerate our research and move us a step closer to real world applications.”

For more information, visit the Dolomite website.

Raffles City Chongqing Topping Out

CapitaLand Marks Topping Out of Raffles City Chongqing with Structural Completion of One of the World’s Highest Sky Bridges

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CapitaLand has successfully topped out the eighth and final skyscraper of Raffles City Chongqing as the Group enters the final lap of preparation works to open the highly anticipated 1.12-million-square-metre megastructure in the second half of 2019. This achievement follows the structural completion of the development’s 250-metre-high sky bridge – The Crystal, which enjoys the distinction as the world’s highest sky bridge linking six of Raffles City Chongqing’s eight skyscrapers.

Raffles City Chongqing Topping OutMr Lucas Loh, President (China & Investment Management), CapitaLand Group, said: “The successful topping out of Raffles City Chongqing represents a new milestone in CapitaLand’s track record of building well-designed integrated spaces. Upon Raffles City Chongqing’s structural completion, we are now focusing on the interior fit-out works, including transplanting trees to enliven The Crystal sky bridge, which will feature the tallest observation deck across Western China. Positioned as a must-visit destination for local residents as well as domestic and overseas travellers, Raffles City Chongqing has been garnering strong response from our customers.”

To date, Raffles City Chongqing has launched three residential towers with a total of 772 units, out of which 72 percent have been sold. The development’s five-storey shopping mall will house some 450 retailers offering a great variety of fashion, dining, lifestyle and entertainment options. We will continue to engage homebuyers, retailers and companies who are keen to be a part of this prestigious development.”

Anchor retail tenants committed to date include Chinese electric vehicle company NIO, which will open its largest NIO House in Chongqing at Raffles City. More than just a showroom, the 1,500-sq m NIO House also serves as an exclusive clubhouse for NIO car owners. Leading movie theatre chain CGV will operate its national flagship at Raffles City Chongqing. Spanning a massive 5,600 square metres, the multiplex will feature state-of-the-art screens with superior sound quality.

Popular bookstore chain Yanjiyou will open a regional flagship at the mall, packed with a lifestyle café and other creative and experiential offerings catering to bibliophiles. In addition, well-known purveyor of fine foods Ole’ will operate a gourmet supermarket with a food hall serving a wide range of fresh produce and international specialties.Raffles City Chongqing Topping Out

Fulfilling its role as an advocate of Chongqing’s rich local culture with more than 3,000 years of history, the mall will feature a dedicated zone to promote authentic Made in Chongqing products such as local delicacies, handicrafts and souvenirs. This is in line with the wishes of local residents, who provided enthusiastic feedback about the development during the popular preview tours conducted by the Raffles City Chongqing project team.

Occupying 9.2 hectares of site area, Raffles City Chongqing brings together a 235,000-square-metres shopping mall, 150,000 square metres of Grade A office space, about 1,400 residential apartments, Ascott Raffles City Chongqing serviced residence and InterContinental Raffles City Chongqing hotel. It has a total construction floor area of 1.12 million sq m and gross floor area (excluding car park) of about 817,000 square metres. The development is strategically located on Chaotianmen at the confluence of Yangtze and Jialing rivers in Yuzhong District. It is also sited at the nexus of three Central Business Districts, namely Jiefangbei, Jiangbeizui and Danzishi.

Raffles City Chongqing comprises eight skyscrapers. Two of these are 350-metre-high supertall skyscrapers known as Chongqing’s tallest buildings; one of which also holds the honour of China’s tallest residential tower. The other six skyscrapers are about 250 metres tall each. Known as Raffles City Chongqing’s ninth “horizontal skyscraper”, The Crystal is an enclosed sky bridge nestled above four of the 250-metres-tall skyscrapers and links two adjacent skyscrapers by cantilevered bridges. Measuring 300 metres in length, 32.5 metres in width and 26.5 metres in height, it is the world’s highest sky bridge linking the most number of towers. Designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie, Raffles City Chongqing’s form is inspired by the historic images of great Chinese sailing vessels and pays tribute to Chongqing’s noble past as a trading centre.

Raffles City Chongqing has received an Honourable Distinction for the China Tall Building Innovation Award. It is also Chongqing city’s largest development to be accorded the LEED-CS pre-certification (Gold Level) by the United States Green Building Council, which recognises best-in-class building strategies and practices.