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BEX Asia 2016 Returns as a Regenerative Force in the Age of IoT

6 July, 2016/in Events/by Editorial Staff

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BEX Asia is uniquely poised to deliver ideas and solutions.

Against a backdrop of accelerating climate change and rapidly increasing population growth, the call for more energy and cost-efficient buildings in Southeast Asia is immediate. With IDC’s prediction that Asia Pacific will become the frontline for the Internet of Things (IoT) by 2021, the green building industry can expect an increased adoption of green technologies with a growing focus on IoT.

Returning in its ninth edition, the upcoming Build Eco Xpo (BEX) Asia 2016 will be held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre Singapore from 7 to 9 September, 2016. In light of a rapidly advancing infocomm technology landscape, BEX Asia is uniquely poised to deliver ideas and solutions to futureproof the built environment with an increased focus on smart yet energy-efficient technologies.

The event will see the convergence of green building experts, policy-makers, academics and built environment practitioners of international recognition for a discussion of new ways to tackle these issues. Exhibitors will showcase ways in which green buildings and new technologies can work in tandem for a regenerative approach to building designs, propelling the industry beyond the existing sustainability agenda. Minister for National Development, Mr Lawrence Wong, will grace the opening ceremony.

An energy-efficient event strategy that can take the heat
The future of the green building industry is facing a high degree of complexity and uncertainty due to climate change and the disruptive nature of innovation. As regenerative solutions take centre stage this year, visitors to BEX Asia will see a strategic three-way rollout of the exhibition and seminar to focus on green architectures, smart technologies and energy efficient solutions.

One-stop business exchange platform
Continuing the tradition of previous exhibitions, BEX Asia 2016 will also house dedicated market pavilions from mainland China, Taiwan and Singapore, consolidating in-country exhibitors for an overview of game-changing solutions of local relevance to the regional audience.

“We aim to lead the charge for sustainable coating solutions for greener architectures through our innovative products. Our eco-friendly products can improve the quality of life, and we’re very excited to be at BEX Asia 2016 to share our expertise and network with the community,” said Kel Low, Senior Manager, Specifier Relations, Nippon Paint.

Echoing a similar sentiment is Alex Lau, CEO, Anacle Systems, a home-grown green technology firm determined to resolve energy wastage with its smart energy management system. “BEX Asia serves as a launch pad for transformation in areas of energy efficiency and smart technology. Our generation is technologically savvy and it is important to have energy saving abilities like smart meters and energy tracking systems at our fingertips. BEX Asia is an ideal place for us to be part of dialogues to drive breakthroughs in next-gen energy management.”

Anacle Systems and Nippon Paint will be joined by returning and new exhibitors including Akzo Nobel Paints, Camfil, Fuji SMBE, Kansai Paint, LifeSmart Singapore, Mun Hean, Parex Group, REC, and ST Electronics at BEX Asia 2016.

Thought provoking insights exchange
According to the Global Green Building Market Outlook 2020 published by Research and Markets, the worldwide green building market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of about 13 percent from 2015 to 20202. This growth can partly be attributed to rising awareness of the implications of climate change, and the understanding that green buildings can result in lower level of greenhouse emissions.

To continue to advance such knowledge, industry innovators will gather at the ‘Green View’ to share related insights from which our man-made environment is founded on. Seminar goers can expect topics ranging from an education of materials necessary for green architectures by San Marco Paints and Graphenstone, to visionary tales of a smart community by Lux Research and getting to the heart of the energy efficiency boom by AECOM.

To complement these discussions, event organisers have also enhanced the business-matching programme. Set to attract the region’s key suppliers and marketers, BEX Asia 2016 is expected to surpass more than US$125m in green building business transactions. Visitors can expect one-to-one business matching, as well as key networking with regional delegations including Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and beyond Asia from Italy.

“Beyond sustainability and the recognised need to reduce carbon footprint, there is a greater call to strengthen competitiveness and collaboration between private and public stakeholders for collective action. We want to walk the talk and ensure that BEX Asia continues to be relevant. The solid foundation we’ve built will help us continue conversations for a better tomorrow for future generations,” said Louise Chua, Business Development Director and Project Director, Reed Exhibitions, organiser of BEX Asia 2016.

Supported by prominent organisations in the industry, BEX Asia 2016 is one of the anchor events of the Singapore Green Building Week (SGBW).

Aimed at inspiring green building leaders around the region, BEX Asia 2016 will be held alongside the second edition of Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) Asia, the leading trade exhibition dedicated to energy efficient solutions in HVAC-R, plumbing technology, sanitary accessories, and renewable energy, as well as the International Green Building Conference (IGBC) organised by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore. Both exhibitions will play host to more than 450 exhibiting companies across the region to a congregation of over 12,000 trade visitors.

Visitor registration is now open HERE.

Buildtech Yangon 2016 Meets Needs of Myanmar’s Building and Construction Sector

22 June, 2016/in Architecture, Awards, Construction, Events, Facility Management, Sustainability/by Editorial Staff

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BuildTech Yangon is the leading trade show of its kind.

The third edition of BuildTech Yangon concluded on May 28, 2016 after three days of trade discussions, commercial engagements and extensive knowledge sharing among some 3,000 trade visitors and business professionals from the region. Organised by Sphere Exhibits, a subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), and co-organised by the Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Association (MCEA), BuildTech Yangon is the leading trade show of its kind focusing on the entire value chain for the built environment sector.

H.E Zae Aye Maung, Minister for Rakhine Affairs Ministry and Labour Affairs, Immigration and Manpower Ministry, Government of Yangon Region, graced the opening ceremony of the trade show. Designed specifically to meet the needs of the burgeoning building and construction industry in Myanmar, BuildTech Yangon 2016 saw the signing of a memorandum of understanding between MCEA’s Mandalay Chapter and Sphere Exhibits to co-organise the inaugural staging of BuildTech Mandalay later this year. This extended collaboration further reinforces a stronger alliance between the two organisations in their efforts to extend the knowledge building and trade opportunities to industry professionals in Myanmar.

Positive response for integrated show and skills upgrading platform
The show hosted some 80 exhibiting companies from Austria, China, Indonesia, Korea, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, each of which offered a range of products, services and solutions for four key areas: Onsite construction machinery and equipment, building materials and architectural solutions, interior finishing and facilities management.

Visitors were able to check out various products and cutting edge technology put on display.

Industry professionals who visited the show included architects, developers, building and trade agency representatives, investors, manufacturers of machine and building, retailers, security, state-owned company owners, surveyors, trainers and wholesalers.

Ms. Nicole Zycinski Singh, General Manager of Killem Pest Pte Ltd, said: “We are very happy with our experience exhibiting at this year’s BuildTech Yangon. The organisers have done a fantastic job in coming up with a focused event and in attracting quality visitors. For a homegrown company with little experience in the Indochina market, we have received very good responses from potential buyers, several of whom have already enquired about our services. We will definitely consider returning for the next edition of BuildTech Yangon.”

The complimentary Business Seminar Series, which took place from May 26 to 28, 2016 focused on the following topics:

Construction safety
Working at heights
Fire safety and disaster management
Sustainability
Energy efficiency in green buildings
Security and town planning
Special economic zones
The investment outlook in Myanmar
Construction law
Sustainable and responsible urban design and building management
Infrastructure management

Young Construction Entrepreneurs Award
BuildTech Yangon also played host to MCEA’s Golden 20 Jubilee Gala, which hosted 250 guests on May 26, 2016. Three of Myanmar’s young construction entrepreneurs were presented with Diamond, Platinum and Silver awards under two categories: Professionals under 10 Years and Professionals Above 10 Years for successfully incorporating the latest construction technologies into various stages of the supply chain.

The show welcomed 3,000 trade visitors and business professionals from the region.

BuildTech Yangon 2016 was supported by the International Facilities Management Association (Singapore Chapter), International Powered Access Federation, Malaysia Heavy Construction Equipment Owners Association, Myanmar Engineering Council, Myanmar Engineering Society, Myanmar Industries Association, Singapore Institute of Building Limited, Vietnam Electronics Industry Association, Vietnam Federation of Civil Engineering Association, World Evergreen Travel & Tours and WSH (Asia).

Mr. U Tha Htay, President of Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Association (MCEA), said, “We are happy to receive good feedback from both exhibitors and trade visitors. The third edition of BuildTech Yangon delivered a more focused event that was very well received by the attendees. Its newly revamped platform for the industry, consisting of an extensive product showcase, fruitful networking sessions and specialised seminar programmes, successfully catered to the needs of Myanmar’s industry progression in providing right balance for the progression of the building and construction sector in Myanmar.”

The fourth edition of BuildTech Yangon will take place in May 2017. For more information, visit www.btyangon.com/en.

Ecobuild Southeast Asia 2016 Focuses On New Tech and Methodology

15 June, 2016/in Construction, Events, Sustainability/by Editorial Staff

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There were a total of 66 paid conferences, forums, free seminars and technology symposiums, among other events.

Ecobuild Southeast Asia 2016 and International Construction Week 2016 (ICW2016), the region’s biggest trade event for the construction industry, was launched at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre by Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Bin Haji Yusof, Minister of Works Malaysia, on behalf of Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd NajibTun Razak.

Held under the theme “Driving Productivity in Construction” and organised by UBM Malaysia, Ecobuild SEA 2016 focused the spotlight on cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, to improve productivity and sustainability in construction, particularly Industrialised Building System (IBS),as showcased in the Industrialised Building Systems Housing Expo.

“The theme of this year’s show is driving productivity further by increasing technology adoption and modernising construction methods,” said Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd NajibTun Razak. “This is an important aspect of our national economy, for it is through increased productivity that we can properly target becoming a high-income nation by 2020.”

Co-located with Ecobuild SEA are the IBS Housing Expo and the CIDB-IEM Construction Career Fair 2016, all under one roof. IBS showcases quality, safe and energy-efficient methods of construction,and will help to modernise the local building industry. The Construction Career Fair is the only career fair for the professionals in the industry, also providing job opportunities to fresh graduates.

As the leading platform for the construction industry in Southeast Asia, Ecobuild SEA consists of 127 exhibitors from eight countries and regions. The participating countries are Malaysia, Singapore, China, Canada, Hong Kong, Germany, France and Australia. The show had successfully drawn 12,073 visitors from 63 countries, a 15% increase from 2015. 10.3% of the visitors are international.

There were a total of 66 paid conferences, forums, free seminars and technology symposiums,as well as five competitions alongside Ecobuild SEA. Several competitions had their finale during ICW 2016: My City 2050, Rebuild It Green, Open Ideas Competition, International Highest Early Strength Self-Consolidating Concrete Cube Competition and IEM Mechanical Design Competition.

The next edition, Ecobuild SEA 2017, will be held on April 12-14, 2017 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The theme will be “Quality, Safety and Professionalism” – one of the four strategic thrusts of the Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP). It will co-locate with Greenbuild 2017, Energy Efficiency Malaysia, Construction Showcase and Construction Career Fair, including International Pavilion, Industrialised Building System Pavilion, Malaysia Timber Industry Board (MTIB) Pavilion and Contractor and Entrepreneur Development Division (BPKU) Pavilion.

For more information, call 603-21768788, email ecobuildsea@ubm.com or visit www.ecobuildsea.com.

APCREC8 Proves to be a Success

15 June, 2016/in Events/by Editorial Staff

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Attendees at one of the many APCREC8 talks.

With a commercial property industry that’s no longer booming, China-based entrepreneurs have had to diversify their businesses to meet the constantly evolving needs and behaviours of customers and new industry challenges. It is with these hurdles in mind that Linver Insights organised the 8th Asia Pacific Commercial Real Estate Cooperation Forum (APCREC8)

More than 400 professionals and elites across the whole commercial property value chain graced the event, which took place at the Shanghai Marriott Hotel Riverside from May 24th to 25th, 2016. 39 percent of attendees were decision makers from commercial, operation, digital marketing and design management departments; 13 percent were founders of popular APP and communities; 17 percent were principals from leading architecture firms; 13 percent were unique retail brands and markets and 12 percent came from leading O2O/e-commerce companies and product/solution providers.

Some of the brands and businesses that were present at APCREC8 include, but are not limited to, IKEA Centres China, Greenland Business, Shimao, Gemdale, Vanke, CR Land, K11, Capitamalls, Winner Information Technology, Ruijie Network, HIKVISION, He Ma Xian Sheng, Linqu, Qdaily, Yidao, Friends+, One Way Space, eLab, Wanruoguli Group and Aqua China.

The event wasn’t just a forum. It also served as a crossover show, and moved away from the “commercial property” framework to cross-reference successful models of “community economy.”

The event was graced by various top professionals and served as more than just a regular forum.

Key Event Highlights:

Yu Wei, CEO of One Way Space introduced a public space of intellectual, ideological and cultural life.
Xu Lian Ming, CTO of Beijing RTMAP redefined the economic flow in the mobile Internet era and shared the case study of Joy City to explain how to connect customers with internet and better manage the customer flow at retail store.
Cai Yi Cheng, Co-founder of eLab, Jin Du, Founder & CEO of Wanruoguli Group, Lin You Wei, Co-Founder of Aqua China and Hawk Wang, assistant chairman of UrWork(Beijing) had a discussion with the topic: “From 0 to 1, From Loyal Community to High-Grade Product”
Manuel N. Zornoza, founder & principal architect of LATITUDE, Emily Phang, partner of Foster+Partners; Mikkel Bøg, COO of EFFEKT Architects, Mauro Resnitzky, founding director of Girimun Architects and Wang Fang, Chief Executive Officer & Found Partner of logon shared their insights on architecture innovation and saying farewell to traditional malls.
Amy Xu, Director of Marketing at Joy City Property Limited presented a talk entitled “Hey! We Are Standing at The Crossroads of Goods and Emotions!” and explained how to operate commercially and manage quality customers using the Internet.

In addition to the forums, talks and workshops, a high-tech digital retail store was set up outside the venue’s conference room, with Cloud & Apps, Elo Touch, Sunflower Technology and Winner Information Technology sharing new innovations that would allow for greater interaction and a new shopping technology experience.

For further updates and a full list of APCREC8 events, visit the Linver Insights webpage or follow Linver on WeChat
(ID: LinverInsights).

Event Preview: BEX Asia & MCE Asia 2016

6 May, 2016/in Events/by Editor

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A dual trade platform where innovations in green building, HVAC-R, water and solar energy meet the Southeast Asian building community

The ninth edition of Build Eco Xpo (BEX) Asia and the second edition of MostraConvegnoExpocomfort (MCE) Asia will return from 7 to 9 September 2016 at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Singapore.BEX Asia is Southeast Asia’s premier business platform for the green building and construction industry, while MCE Asia, a geo-clone of the highly established mother show in Milan (Italy), provides a complementary and comprehensive showcase of the best-in-class solutions across the Cooling, Water, Renewable Energy and Heating sectors of the sustainable built environment.

Set against a backdrop of accelerated commitment towards green buildings after COP21 in Paris , an expected global green building materials market size of more than USD 364 billion by 2022, and a forecast of $68.93 billion for the global HVAC market by 2022, the return of BEX Asia and MCE Asia is highly anticipated by the building and construction market.

A diverse mix of international exhibiting companies have already confirmed their presence at both exhibitions, including returning companies like AGC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Aquametro (S.E.A) Pte Ltd, BELIMO Actuators Limited, Camfil Singapore Pte Ltd, ebm-papst SEA Pte Ltd, Lee Hung Scientific Pte Ltd, Reliable Controls Corporation, REC Solar Pte Ltd, Reflex Winkelmann GmbH, and SMARDT Chillers Pte Ltd, as well as new exhibiting companies like Akzo Nobel Paints (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Fuji SMBE Pte Ltd, George Fischer Pte Ltd, Giacomini Asia-Pacific Limited, Kansai Paint (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Nippon Paint (Singapore) Co Pte Ltd, PAREXGROUP Pte Ltd, REC Solar Pte Ltd and Picenza JSC Vietnam.

“Our first participation at BEX Asia 2015 received positive feedback. The event is a great platform to educate, engage and more importantly, establish our brand with customers and partners. We are excited to showcase our latest solar energy products and solutions at BEX Asia 2016”, said Mr. Steve O’Neil, REC’s Chief Executive Officer.

“With increasing calls for sustainability and energy efficiency, as the community becomes more aware of the imposing economic and social impacts of environmentalism, MCE Asia is a timely gateway for us to sharpen our profile in Southeast Asia, introduce sustainable solutions, forge promising partnerships and strike targeted conversations with the key audience”, said Bruno Meier, Head of Business Unit Asia, at GF Piping Systems.

BEX Asia and MCE Asia 2016 will jointly bring together more than 550 exhibiting companies from 40 countries to showcase the latest innovations from the sectors of architectural, mechanical and electrical, lighting, concrete and structural, HVAC-R, plumbing, automatic controls, measuring instruments regulation and control, valves and renewable energy. The exhibition is targeted at specialised building professionals within the commercial, industrial, residential and hospitality sectors, and other professionals who are concerned with the above evolving trends.

“Many building and construction professionals from the region find BEX and MCE Asia very valuable as a one-stop platform that optimizes their opportunities for sourcing, networking and professional enrichment. In 2015, more than 75% of our visitors were decision makers, specifiersor influencers, and both exhibitions concluded with more than US$125 million expected in business transactions”,said Louise Chua, Project Director of BEX Asia 2016 and MCE Asia 2016.

Highlights of BEX Asia &MCE Asia 2016 include a customized business-matching programme, Asian trade delegations, as well as daily themed seminars and networking events that will deliver a more targeted audience to exhibiting companies. BEX Asia & MCE Asia 2016 also walk the green talk by incorporating sustainability throughout its planning and execution, with initiatives that ranges from electronic marketing materials, energy-efficient lighting on the showfloor and last but not least, a “Go Green, Dress Lean” dress code that encourages exhibitors and visitors to not wear coats and ties so that temperatures and energy usage can be optimized.

Both exhibitions are supported by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA) and the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC), and are the anchor trade platforms during the Singapore Green Building Week.

Also taking place alongside MCE and BEX Asia 2016, is the International Green Building Conference (IGBC) organised by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA). Set to be a strategic gathering of green building experts, policy-makers, academics, and built environment practitioners, these three key events are expected to promote a congregation of ideas that will encourage collaboration and learning, ultimately contributing to a greener and more sustainable environment.

BEX Asia, MCE Asia and IGBC will take place from 7 to 9 September 2016 at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre in Singapore. Don’t miss this annual one-stop platform that brings together the latest practical innovations and knowledge insights across the globe!

For more information, please visit www.bex-asia.com, www.mcexpocomfort-asia.com and www.sgbw.com.sg

APCREC8 Takes Business to the Next Generation

5 April, 2016/in Design, Events, Technology & Softwares/by Editorial Staff

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APCREC8 is organised by Inlever Insights.

The 8th Asia Pacific Commercial Real Estate Cooperation Forum China (APCREC8) intends to step outside the box by dropping out of the traditional commercial property framework and cross-referencing successful “community economy” models.

Expect dialogue sessions and talks from leading manufacturers, designers and e-commerce operators that aim to shed light on how to attract and retain next-gen customers. Pop-up expert teams will also share ideas and discuss the industry’s concerns.

Over 400 commercial property developers, principals from leading architecture design groups, creative retailer founders, community app and advanced solution providers are expected to attend the event, which takes place at the Shanghai Marriott Hotel, Luwan, China, from May 24 to 25, 2016. The event is organised by Linver Insights.

For more information, click HERE.

Professor John Anthony Cherry announced as 7th Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Laureate

27 March, 2016/in Events, News/by Editorial Staff

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The Singapore International Water Week, a biennial event that gathers leaders and innovators from the global water industry on a single platform awarded the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2016 to world-renowned hydrogeologist, Professor John Anthony Cherry. The announcement of the Water Prize Laureate this year marks the first time it is held in conjunction with World Water Day to emphasise the integral role water has in affecting communities and economies of all sizes.

Mr Ng Joo Hee (L), Chief Executive, PUB, and Professor John Anthony Cherry (R), Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2016 laureate.

Currently in its 7th edition, the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize has consistently attracted world-class talent and excellence in individuals or organisations who drive the development or application of innovative technologies, policies or programmes that aim to solve global water challenges. This year, the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Council lauds Prof Cherry for his contributions and influence in groundwater management, and lifelong dedication to the protection of groundwater resources – a major water source for many countries around the world and one that constitutes 95 percent of the usable freshwater on the planet.

A leading authority in hydrogeology, Prof Cherry’s revolutionary research in collaboration with international partners has provided the global groundwater community with a better scientific framework to formulate policies and best practices. He has been a major influence in advancing global recognition of groundwater processes and the development of better field methods for groundwater contamination.

The revolutionary research findings and policy impact by Prof. Cherry have contributed to more effective risk management in groundwater pollution control measures, as well as revisions and formulation of new groundwater remediation guidelines and approaches in several countries including the United States. The effect of his contributions have also established new models for public-private partnerships for groundwater research.

Adding to his list of accomplished achievements, the monitoring technologies and clean-up processes developed by Prof. Cherry have been implemented in areas that face groundwater contamination, including those in the United States, China, and Brazil, among others. In fact, one of the most important insights unearthed by Prof Cherry subsequently formed the theoretical basis for the set of benchmark criteria used in the disposal of hazardous industrial and nuclear waste, which has been incorporated into regulatory frameworks.

Prof. Cherry is also an advocate for the need to monitor and research the effects of shale gas exploitation and fracking on groundwater resources. In recent years, he has focused his research on fractured rock, the least understood of all groundwater systems but one that is particularly susceptible to contamination. His knowledge in fractured rock hydrology and rock drilling has contributed towards the supply of safe drinking water to people living in mountainous bedrock regions with limited vehicle access. Prof Cherry remains active in the scientific community and is currently leading an international team to acquire and test small, low-cost portable rock drills to make small-capacity wells that are designed to have a low risk of bacterial contamination.

L-R: Mr Bernard Tan, Managing Director, Singapore International Water Week, Mr Ng Joo Hee, Chief Executive, PUB, Professor John Anthony Cherry, Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2016 laureate, and Mr Harry Seah, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer, PUB

Mr Tan Gee Paw, Chairman of the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Nominating Committee, said, “Prof. Cherry exemplifies the attributes needed to drive the development of innovative solutions that address the global water crises. To create real impact and influence policymaking and regulations require courageous, informed and decisive action. This is clearly reflected in Prof Cherry’s approach to field research and advocacy. The insights and contributions made by Prof Cherry form today’s framework in understanding one of the world’s most precious water resources, and ultimately lead to the provision of safe drinking water to populations that rely primarily on groundwater resources.”

Professor John Anthony Cherry added, “It is an incredible honour to receive the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, and to be accepting the recognition in conjunction with World Water Day speaks volumes of its significance. I am confident that global accolades such as the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize will heighten awareness of the global water challenges and encourage the development of innovative water solutions and technologies for more effective water management and protection of our water resources.”

As the 7th Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Laureate, Professor John Anthony Cherry will deliver the Singapore Water Lecture on 11 July 2016. He will also receive the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize at the Lee Kuan Yew Prize Award Ceremony and Banquet on the same night. The award ceremony is one of the flagship programmes of the Singapore International Water Week, which will be held from July 10 to 14, 2016, co-located with the World Cities Summit and Clean Enviro Summit Singapore. The 7th Singapore International Water Week will feature a range of flagship programmes and platforms that bring together the global value chain of water to share the latest in business and technological innovations, as well as policy developments in water.

New forward-thinking theme takes centre stage at 2016 Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition

1 March, 2016/in Events, Product/by Editorial Staff

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Highlights from the 2015 Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition. Image courtesy of GILE.

Set to take place from June 9 to 12, 2016, the 21st edition of the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition – Asia’s most influential and comprehensive lighting and LED event – will be held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China.

This year, participants can expect a forward-thinking theme: Titled as “THINKLIGHT: A new dimension”, the theme will be at the heart of the exhibition, and promotes out-of-the-box thinking to manage shifting market dynamics.

Referencing the 2016 show’s theme, Ms Lucia Wong, Deputy General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Ltd, expressed, “In the Internet Plus era, the lighting industry is evolving with opportunities abound. Smart lighting has become a vital element in IoT-enabled homes as lighting plays a larger role in appliances, heating systems and metering. Such advancements in lighting technologies not only serve to enhance functionality and efficiency, but also to enable diversified applications to optimise living comfort. The fair continues to be a trusted platform for showcasing innovative technologies and encouraging industry players to think unconventionally from technical, market and design perspectives.”

Expect innovative lighting-related equipment, components, technologies and applications under one roof
The event’s extensive product category coverage is unrivalled in terms of depth and breadth. As an integrated platform, the one-stop solutions exhibition facilitates sourcing by not only fostering business collaboration between exhibitors, but also by consolidating lighting-related equipment, components, technologies and applications into one location for buyers.

Highlights from the 2015 Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition. Image courtesy of GILE.

Influenced by the Industry 4.0 revolution, industrial lighting and LED plants are adopting increasingly automated manufacturing production processes. As such, more intelligent machinery is in demand. Related solutions to be displayed at the fair include:

Equipment & Component

Simulation, inspection, measurement, testing and evaluation equipment
Lighting accessories and electronic components
Components for LED packages (Wafers, phosphor, sealing materials, substrates)

The fair also aims to help industry players in the LED arena remain competitive in a challenging general lighting market. To do so, they must improve efficacy, reduce costs and increase colour consistency. Related exhibits this year include:

LED Technology

LED chips
LED packaging
Power supply and ICs (LED drivers, driver ICs, converters)
LED modules and light engines

Highlights from the 2015 Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition. Image courtesy of GILE.

Furthermore, various lighting solution exhibits will focus on the trending market topics of sustainability, quality of lights and smart controls. Related solutions to be showcased include:

Lighting Application

Residential lighting
Commercial lighting (Retail, office, hospitality, industrial)
Architectural, urban and transport lighting
Electric lights

Click HERE for visitor registration and exhibition information.

MIPIM Asia announces top winners of 9th annual awards

5 January, 2016/in Events, News/by Editorial Staff

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MIPIM Asia, the property leaders’ summit in Asia Pacific, recently announced the final ranking of the 36 finalists in the 9th edition of the annual MIPIM Asia Awards.

The winners of the MIPIM Asia Awards, which recognise excellence and innovation in real estate development in the Asia Pacific Region, were announced during a gala dinner on December 1 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong with Mrs Carrie Lam, Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR government as the Guest of Honour. The final Gold, Silver and Bronze rankings were awarded to the 36 projects previously announced, which had been selected by an international jury of 16 industry experts.

JTC’s Fusionopolis 2 won an award in the “Best Mixed-Use Development” category.

The jury can, in total independence, base its selection upon various and unlimited criteria such as infrastructure and transport access, integration into the environment, originality of the concept, technical and architectural quality, and services offered. Nicholas J. Loup, President of the Jury said, “It was a very competitive process this year with a number of high-quality and interesting projects among the finalists. I am delighted to announce the final rankings of the 9th edition of the MIPIM Asia Awards and we are excited to see how several of these projects are changing the urban landscape in Asia Pacific.”

The winners spanned across 12 distinct categories such as Best Mixed Use Development, Best Innovative Green Building, Best Refurbished Building and more and a complete list of the 2015 winners can be found at www.mipim-asia.com/en/the-programme/awards/

T.Y.Lin bags top honours for VTVCH restoration works

17 December, 2015/in Architecture, Events, News/by Editorial Staff

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The firm received top honours for its role in restoring the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall. Image courtesy of T.Y. Lin Internatinoal.

T.Y. Lin International Pte Ltd (TYLI) received the 2015 Structural Award (Structural Heritage Category) of The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) for their role in the restoration of Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall (VTVCH). Dr. Tan Guan, TYLI’s Director of Building Structures, Qualified Person (QP) and Project Manager for the project accepted the award at the recent 2015 Structural Awards ceremony held on 13th November 2015 in London.

Judges from the Structural Awards 2015 called the restoration project a “bold structural undertaking,” and noted that “the structural work was carried out with sensitivity and great care for the historical features, further enhancing the building.” They were impressed with the structural interventions of the project in restoring an intricate 150-year-old concert hall and upgrading it to modern times. The 2015 judging panel was comprised of some of the industry’s finest and their collective knowledge spans a variety of disciplines including academia, architecture, construction, sustainability, innovation and research.

TYLI provided civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services for the restoration of VTVCH. The structural challenges managed by TYLI included: reinforcing and strengthening the Theatre’s footings and foundations, to create two new underground basements; replace the Concert Hall’s timber floor with a concrete surface, to achieve the acoustic requirements of a 21st century performing arts venue; removal of the non-original columns from the foyer to create an open, welcoming space.

Further, a key element of the works was the restoration of the façade walls, which had deteriorated over time. The beams were exposed for structural strengthening with steel plates and the application of protective coatings. A new steel beam was installed where no lintel beam was provided.

The facade wall at the loading bay area was also strengthened by the installation of new steel beams and columns to allow the door openings to be enlarged for direct access to the new service lifts. In providing access for irregular shaped and large objects, the access at the loading bay area was enlarged and new service lifts were constructed.

In ensuring the safety and the preservation of the conserved structures & façade walls, TYLI stipulated several measures for the construction phase including: acontrolled demolition methodology and work sequence that was carefully planned, controlled pilling workforthe basement construction and extensive monitoring to manage any potential displacements of the conserved structures during the basement excavation, underpinning and construction.

Dr. Tan Guan, commented, “We are honoured to receive such a prestigious international award and to have our work recognised by international industry experts is extremely rewarding.” He continued, “Delivering the project was challenging, working in conjunction with the National Arts Council (NAC), we developed a preservation scheme to overcome many structural challenges while protecting the integrity of the sensitive structure.

For more information, visit www.tylin.com