Global construction consultancy Linesight has announced the appointment of Scott Halyday to Regional Director – Southeast Asia, to drive the next phase of growth for the region. Scott has a distinguished track record spanning over 19 years, managing large-scale projects globally across Data centre, Aviation, Life Sciences, High Tech Industrial, Commercial and mixed-use sectors. Prior to this role, Scott was leading operations in Singapore.
Southeast Asia remains a strategic growth region for Linesight as global businesses seek opportunities to establish and expand their operations. The region’s construction market is expected to grow consistently over the next four years. Notably, Malaysia, which has attracted substantial investments, is emerging as a prime destination for companies in mission-critical sectors.
As a member of the regional leadership team, Scott will help lead the firm’s growth ambitions across the key sectors of data centres, life sciences and semiconductors. This includes expanding the team across the region, particularly in project management, scheduling and project controls.
“Linesight is already well established in Southeast Asia and the firm continues to expand in key sectors of the future,” said Halyday. “I’m honoured to be appointed as Regional Director for Southeast Asia to drive innovation and excellence in our service offerings”.
Halyday will report to John Butler, Managing Director, Asia Pacific. “Looking ahead, Southeast Asia will be a high-potential growth region for Linesight. Scott’s extensive global experience and his dedication in delivering superior and value-added solutions will be an asset to our operations and clients,” said Butler.
Tuan Sing Holdings Limited recently announced that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, HR Operations Pty Ltd, has entered into a deed of termination and release with Hyatt of Australia Limited and Hyatt Services Australia Pty Limited for the termination of the management of Hyatt Regency in Perth, Western Australia. Hyatt Regency Perth will cease to be a Hyatt-managed hotel on 31 August 2024. The property will be re-positioned and rebranded following the termination of the hotel management agreements.
This is part of Tuan Sing’s long-term strategy to expand its hospitality business which currently includes the Grand Hyatt Melbourne and its recently announced acquisition of Fraser Residence River Promenade, a newly completed mixed-use property in a prime location in Singapore featuring serviced apartment units and F&B offerings. The hospitality portfolio will be further expanded upon the completion of the Opus Bay project in Batam, Indonesia, an integrated township currently under development that includes hospitality components.
Hitachi, Ltd. announced recently that Hitachi Elevator Asia Pte. Ltd. has been awarded the supply and installation of 450 lifts by the Housing & Development Board (HDB) in Singapore. The project won this time is to supply elevators for high-rise residential buildings to be built from 2027 to 2029 in various public housing areas in the country. This is by far the largest order for Hitachi group’s lifts and escalators in Singapore, surpassing the 300 units ordered for HDB in 2019*1, 2020*2 and 2022.
“We are excited to announce that we have once again been awarded a significant contract. By providing the lifts with the latest technology, we aim to ensure safety, security, and comfort for everyone and look forward to serving and supporting more Singaporeans in the years ahead,” said Siew Yat Hung, Managing Director, Hitachi Elevator Asia.
Hitachi Elevator Asia aims to maintain its position within the top 3 in terms of the number of orders received for newly installed lifts in Singapore in the fiscal year 2024, through this project. Leveraging on their Digital, Green and Innovative technologies, Hitachi will continue to provide safe, secure and comfortable lifts as well as escalators for urban living and contribute towards a sustainable society.
Savills Singapore is offering 29A Jalan Hajijah for sale. It is a sizeable, landed redevelopment site located within the East Coast vicinity. The sale will be by way of an Expression of Interest (EOI) exercise.
The vicinity of Jalan Hajijah enjoys tranquillity and privacy as the immediate neighbourhood is predominantly surrounded by private landed housing and low-rise private residential developments. The Site sits on a freehold plot of approximately 11,746 square foot and is located at the cul-de-sac of Jalan Hajijah, off upper East Coast Road.
The site has an average plot depth of approximately 25 meters and an average plot width of approximately 32 meters, which allows for maximum design efficiency after a driveway. Zoned as ‘’Residential, Plot Ratio 1.4’’ under the 2019 Master Plan, the site offers flexibility to be redeveloped into two housing types, subject to the authorities’ planning approval:
A bungalow or
A boutique apartment block that can accommodate up to 15 units*
The site is conveniently accessible via the East Coast Park (ECP) Expressway and other major arterial roads. Additionally, the East Coast vicinity welcomes further enhancement in connectivity with the recent opening of Siglap MRT Station (TE28) and Bayshore MRT Station (TE29), located within 600m to the site.
Esteemed educational institutions such as Victoria Junior College, Victoria School, Temasek Junior College, Temasek Secondary School, CHIJ Katong Covent and St Patrick’s School are all within 1-2km from the site. It is also conveniently located close to an array of amenities including the popular East Coast Park/Beach, East Coast Lagoon Food Village, and East Coast Seafood Centre.
Ms. Sophia Lim, Director of Investment Sales & Capital Markets at Savills Singapore, shares, “As a sizable freehold plot zoned Plot Ratio 1.4 located at the cul-de-sac of Jalan Hajijah, the Site offers planning flexibility to be redeveloped into various housing types. Developers or end-users can either redevelop the Site into a bungalow or a boutique apartment block that can accommodate up to 15 units, subject to relevant authorities’ planning controls. The underlying demand for landed homes remains positive in District 16, as many high-net-worth individuals and families are on the prowl for well-located landed properties given the positive long-term outlook for this asset class.”
The revised guide price for 29A Jalan Hajijah is S$13.5 million, translating to approximately S$1,149 per square foot on land area and the site will be sold on vacant possession. The Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Property will close on Friday, 16 August 2024, at 3pm.
A joint study by Schneider Electric and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), the national accountancy body of Singapore, reveals that 94 percent of Singapore organisations are not fully measuring and analysing Scope 3 emissions, which is impacting the readiness to report.
Launched today, the report titled “Counting to 3: Navigating Singapore’s Emissions Journey Together”, analyses the perspectives of over 500 of Singapore’s senior business leaders involved in sustainability strategies for their organisation. These leaders represent companies ranging in size from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large multinational corporations and come from a broad range of industries.
The report comes ahead of new requirements for all listed companies and large non-listed companies in Singapore to make climate-related disclosures from 2025 and 2027, respectively.
Starting Point is a Distinct Lack of Knowledge
Only 39 percent of respondents claim to have a strong understanding of Scope 3 emissions, which is overall much lower than for Scope 1 (52 percent) and 2 (34 percent). This gap is significant among less senior team members: 58 percent of board members and 51 percent of C-level executives claim strong knowledge of Scope 3, while only 27 percent of senior managers report the same.
Differences are also seen based on roles and responsibilities, with 47 percent and 42 percent of those in General Management and Sustainability roles saying they have a strong knowledge of Scope 3, while only 33 percent of those in Operations & Supply chain say the same.
Respondents cite the correlation between greater seniority and greater knowledge exists due to senior executives having increased access to briefings on emissions management and strategies. However, the importance of knowledge being equally distributed across all functions and divisions within organisations was also emphasised, as change management programmes require both strategic understanding coupled with the capability to implement the step changes needed for Scope 3 reporting requirements in Singapore.
Knowledge Deficits Linked to Inaction
While over three quarters (76 percent) of business leaders say they have completed feasibility studies to better understand their organisation’s readiness to measure, report, and manage its Scope 3 emissions, only 6 percent say their organisation is fully measuring and analysing Scope 3 emissions, lagging significantly behind Scope 1 (52 percent) and Scope 2 (30 percent) emissions.
As a result, confidence in meeting their Scope 3 emissions targets is significantly lower, with only 27 percent believing these are highly achievable, compared to 40 percent for Scope 1 and 31 percent for Scope 2 emissions. Leaders from larger businesses are significantly more likely to indicate they have set targets for Scope 3 (54 percent) compared with those at small businesses at 31 percent.
In further findings, only 32 percent believe their organisation’s net zero targets are achievable, but in a show of optimism 64 percent of those whose organisations have not yet set emissions targets believe they should have done so. Business leaders who adopted science-based targets (SBTis) were more likely to drive meaningful action within their organisations, helping define a clear and credible path to sustainability success.
Four Groups of Organisations Identified Based on Scope 3 Progress
The report identifies four groupings of organisations in Singapore with progress around managing Scope 3 emissions and the degree of management required: high adopters (10 percent), moderate adopters (30 percent), low adopters (38 percent), and emerging adopters (22 percent). From this analysis, the industries in Singapore identified as containing the highest proportion of high and moderate adopters combined are consumer goods, energy and mining, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, financial services and engineering and construction.
Expertise, Resources, Motivation and Tech are Key Progress Barriers
Overall, a lack of human and financial resources, commercial motivation, and access to fit-for-purpose technological infrastructure are highlighted by respondents as the top barriers to progressing Scope 3 emissions reduction agendas and initiatives.
However, there are differences in impact, based on segment status. For instance, while high and moderate adopters identify a lack of human resources or expertise as the biggest barrier to reducing Scope 3 emissions, low adopters and emerging adopters cite a lack of technological infrastructure as the biggest.
Yoon Young Kim, Cluster President, Schneider Electric Singapore and Brunei said, “Scope 3 presents the next frontier of emissions management and still unchartered territory for many organisations in Singapore. Education is critical for advancing Singapore’s green agenda. We see correlations throughout the findings of this study that a lack of understanding of key areas of management of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions leads to a lower level of planning, target setting, and ultimately action.
“At Schneider Electric, we are deeply committed to meaningful and thorough emissions management, and we are constantly growing our capacity to help partners strategise, digitise, and decarbonise. But as with all initiatives to tackle climate change, everyone needs to be in lockstep on this journey: government and private sector businesses of all sizes and across all industries. Schneider Electric, together with ISCA, hopes this report shines a light on the most pressing areas that must be addressed if we are to make the changes that will facilitate Singapore’s path to net zero.”
Accountants are Poised to Play Key Role in Sustainability Reporting
Accountancy and finance professionals are well-placed to take on the role of sustainability reporting. As corporate reporters, they already have fundamental skills in financial reporting. They are also familiar with applying accounting standards and ensuring that reporting is transparent, verifiable, comprehensive, independent, and fair. In addition, accountancy and finance professionals are proficient in data collation and analysis to provide meaningful explanations for informed decision-making. These skillsets are transferable to sustainability reporting, including Greenhouse Gas scope 3 reporting.
Kang Wai Geat, Divisional Director, Professional Standards, ISCA said, “Sustainability is a megatrend that is reshaping the accountancy profession. Increasingly, organisations are turning to the accountancy profession for sustainability reporting and assurance. To take full advantage of the opportunity to help organisations advance their emissions agenda, accountants must upskill and reskill to keep up with the latest developments in sustainability.
“The accountancy profession is key to reporting sustainability performance to shed light on how companies earn their profits. Having consistent and comparable sustainability reporting will help stakeholders make informed decisions in support of sustainability. ISCA is delighted to collaborate with Schneider Electric to delve deeper into GHG scope 3 emissions management and reporting.”
Grundfos, a provider of advanced pump solutions and water technology, announced recently that it has achieved a Platinum medal rating from EcoVadis. This recognition places Grundfos in the top 1 percent of companies rated worldwide, showcasing its unwavering commitment to sustainable business practices.
EcoVadis is one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of business sustainability ratings, assessing more than 130,000 companies’ actions and practices on their corporate and social responsibility. Using its international standards, EcoVadis has evaluated Grundfos across four key areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement to award the business a Platinum medal rating.
Since the last assessment (Gold medal rating), Grundfos has implemented additional measures and policies to strengthen social and environmental responsibility across the value chain. At the same time, the company has made significant progress towards both water and climate ambitions, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement.
“We are very proud of the Platinum rating, which I would like to dedicate to our hardworking and dedicated colleagues worldwide. It encourages us to keep pushing ourselves to enhance our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices that include progressing towards net zero by 2050, fostering a fair, inclusive, and safe working environment, enforcing strong ethical business standards, and ensuring sustainable procurement across our entire value chain,” said Louise Koch, Senior Director, Group Head of Sustainability, Grundfos.
Silvio Vanzo, Group Senior Vice President, Purchasing, Grundfos added, “Achieving Platinum certification highlights Grundfos’ commitment to conduct business in a responsible way, but it also highlights the close collaboration and trust between us and our loyal suppliers and customers. Their cooperation and input have been instrumental in strengthening and enhancing our ESG practices throughout the entire value chain.”
Grundfos sustainability highlights include:
Environment: SBTi validated 2050 net-zero target
Climate: Since 2020, Grundfos has reduced its CO2 emissions by 11.7 percent (2023). Through a new Power Purchase Agreement, the company is set to meet its target of a 50 percent reduction in operational carbon emissions in 2025 – five years ahead of the company’s original 2030 goal.
Water: In 2023, Grundfos solutions enabled customers and end users to save an estimated 1.6bn m³ of water and reduced water withdrawal in their own operations by 48 percent since 2020.
Labour & Human Rights: To foster a fair, inclusive, and safe working environment, Grundfos has robust labour policies and practices across its value chain.
Ethics: Grundfos has implemented rigorous anti-corruption measures, conducts regular audits, and provides extensive training to ensure ethical practices are maintained throughout its operations.
Hong Kong and Macau are Asia’s most expensive construction markets to build in this year at $4,500 and $4,269 per square metre respectively – and the ninth and 12th most expensive cities globally. The economic slowdown in China and the rise in nearshoring activities worldwide are opening up new construction opportunities for key emerging markets in Asia with Malaysia, Indonesia and India all benefitting.
The international trend of nearshoring, friend-shoring and reshoring is stimulating construction demand for local manufacturing bases in Asia to reduce reliance on cross-border trade. Meanwhile, as developed markets in the region adjust to both macroeconomic and domestic challenges, Hong Kong re-enters the top 10 list of most expensive markets to build in globally, in ninth place, with an average cost of US$4,500 per square metre, followed closely by Macau in 12th with an average cost of US$4,269 per square metre
The International Construction Market Survey (ICMS) 2024 report, from global professional services company Turner & Townsend, shows that while construction still faces challenges, inflationary pressure is softening, and stabilising costs are allowing investment flow in key global growth sectors such as data centres, healthcare and manufacturing.
From a survey of 91 global cities, except Hong Kong and Macau, all Chinese markets languish near the bottom of the overall cost table. China’s GDP growth is forecast to slow to 4.6 percent in 2024 from 5.2 percent last year1 as the country’s abundant labour force continues to keep costs low across its mainland markets.
Japanese cities, stalwarts in the top ten most expensive cities to build in globally for the past two years, have slipped out of the top rankings this year. Tokyo, ranked fifth, and Osaka, sixth, in 2023 are now the 13th and 17th most expensive markets to build in worldwide at US$ 4,127 per square metre and US$3,985 per square metre, respectively. Strong global inflation, moderate post-pandemic economic growth, and a significant devaluation of the Yen to a 34-year low, are key factors behind Japan’s lower overall construction costs this year. The weakened Yen, however, has spurred foreign investment into sectors such as data centres, advanced manufacturing and urban developments, all of which are experiencing high growth. Osaka, in particular, is seeing a major development boom as it prepares for World Expo 2025.
India has seen strong industrial investment as it strengthens its economic drivers – particularly in advanced manufacturing – as it looks to overtake China. This is seen in Bangalore, where advanced manufacturing construction costs are now US$1,861 per square metre, compared with US$568 per square metre in Shenzhen. Malaysia and Indonesia are also seeing high growth in manufacturing as part of this shift, and in Jakarta, the cost of advanced manufacturing construction has sharply risen.
A significant factor driving inflation worldwide is a scarcity of skilled labour. A staggering 79.1 percent of markets, representing 72 individual markets, reported skill shortages. This stands in stark contrast to just 9.9 percent, or 9 markets, with a labour surplus. The remaining 11 percent, or 10 markets, indicated a balanced labour market. This imbalance between supply and demand for skilled workers is putting continued upward pressure on construction costs globally.
Overall, the data points to lowering construction price inflationary pressure globally. Turner & Townsend has modestly reduced its 2024 construction cost inflation forecasts compared to last year. Construction cost inflation in most markets is driven by a backlog of projects, which are gradually moving forward as construction costs stabilise.
Sumit Mukherjee, head of real estate, Asia, at Turner & Townsend, said “In 2024 we’re seeing consistent trends across Asia in response to the impact of China’s economic slowdown. The shift to nearshore manufacturing, to neutralise the impact of China’s slowdown, is creating significant growth and opportunities as other Asian markets invest in sectors like advanced manufacturing. Other growth areas are being fuelled by Asia’s increasing population and wealth – with much greater demand for leisure and hospitality construction as well as investment in new education and healthcare facilities.
“In the context of this growth and opportunity – clients need to keep an eye on labour. Traditionally Asian labour markets are known for high availability and low wages – but as demand grows for specialist construction such as advanced manufacture and data centres, there may be bottlenecks of high-skilled workers in these sectors. Keeping close to supply chains and regularly assessing local development pipelines is essential to avoid potential issues.”
Phuket is booming. Thailand’s leading resort island has long been a dream destination for the world’s travellers, 8.4 million of whom flocked to its shores last year. Now, this idyllic destination’s popularity is also driving rising interest from affluent investors seeking new lifestyles in paradise, with a surge in demand for internationally-branded luxury residences in the island’s idyllic locations, especially along the stunning sunset coast.
According to a recent report by C9 Hotelworks, the total value of new branded residence supply in Phuket has now reached THB 80 billion (approx. USD 2.3 billion) – a historical high. In one of the island’s most eye-catching projects, Mishari Group Ltd, the prestigious international property developer, has partnered with Meliá Hotels International, the highly acclaimed European hotel group, to create Meliá Phuket Karon Residences, a breath-taking new hillside project which comprises 68 elegantly-appointed residences and shares the five-star facilities of the neighbouring 138-key Meliá Phuket Karon Hotel. The total value is THB 4.5 billion.
Nestled in 6.4 hectares of lush jungle, overlooking Karon Beach – Phuket’s longest stretch of golden sand – and the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea, with a protected nature reserve covering 50% of the total area, Meliá Phuket Karon Residences is perfectly suited to the emerging lifestyle trends of the post-pandemic era. Empowered by a rise in global and digital connectivity and the “work-from-anywhere” movement, many urbanites are now seeking new lives away from the city, so this low-density, sustainable design will attract a new generation of eco-conscious professionals. C9 Hotelworks notes that the Phuket branded residences market has experienced a significant uptick in construction since the end of the pandemic. A total of 2,102 new units were added to the market from 2021 to 2023 – a 179 percent jump compared to the previous three-year period.
Strategic Blend of Premium Condos and Ultra-Luxury Pool Villas
Another factor that puts Meliá Phuket Karon Residences at the forefront of Phuket’s real estate boom is the project’s strategic combination of high-end accommodation types. The development features a total of 52 one- and two-bedroom condominium-style Ocean View Residences (56 to 88.5 square metres) and 16 three- and four-bedroom Ocean View Pool Villas (320 to 490 square metres), each of which features an elevated 9.5-metre-long outdoor infinity pool.
Condominiums, which form 59% of the total Phuket market, have recorded an average unit price point of THB 11.7 million, while the median price for villas is THB 120 million. Despite villas representing only 6 percent of the available supply, they account for 41 percent of the total value, according to C9 Hotelworks. Meliá Phuket Karon Residences spans both of these important segments, allowing it to cater to the needs of premium and ultra-premium investors alike.
Five-Star Services Attract Strong Interest from Savvy Investors
All owners at Meliá Phuket Karon Residences will enjoy a wealth of five-star services managed by Meliá Hotels International, including an 800-square metre forest spa, bars and restaurants, a beach club, and a nature park. Karon Beach is just five minutes away by a dedicated shuttle service, and residents are offered the use of a 70-foot, four-bed Sunseeker boat with a capacity for 20 to 30 people.
With such strong demand for branded residences in Phuket, it is little surprise that international interest in Meliá Phuket Karon Residences has been high. As of May 2024, 60 percent of the condos and pool villas have already been pre-sold. A Meliá-managed rental pool will be available for residence owners. Development is already well underway; all units are expected to be fully completed by March 2025. Prices at Meliá Phuket Karon Residences start from THB 8.5 million (S$316,266).
In the fourth annual competition of Otis’ Made to Move Communities Challenge, students developed innovative mobility solutions aimed at expanding access to green space in urban communities to advance residents’ well-being. Otis is an elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company.
The global student challenge for 2023-24 included more than 240 students across 15 countries and territories. With the guidance of Otis volunteer mentors, students used design thinking to develop mobility solutions that would use cutting-edge technologies to help increase access to parks for people living with disabilities or from underserved areas of cities – improving residents’ well-being and shaping the future of urban communities. Teams then presented their STEM-based proposals to a panel of Otis judges who selected the winners and awarded financial grants to their respective schools to advance STEM programming and benefit even more students.
“Indonesia’s rapid urbanisation underscores the urgent need to prioritise the development of green spaces for residents’ well-being and environmental sustainability,” said Joseph Hasnan, Managing Director of Otis Indonesia. “Otis volunteer mentors are delighted to have collaborated with students from Mentari Intercultural School (MIS) Grand Surya on proposing solutions to enhance the accessibility of public green spaces and transform their urban environment.”
The students from MIS Grand Surya who received an Honorable Mention for the competition, conceptualised a green space app, which is an integrated solution for helping community members identify nearby greenspaces based on their needs and preferences. In addition, they also proposed autonomous and environmentally friendly transport systems that enable residents to reach green spaces more quickly and efficiently.
“At Mentari, our mission is to cultivate lifelong learners with a growth mindset and a positive attitude to contribute meaningfully to society,” said Yudi Kristianto, Vice Principal of Mentari Intercultural School Grand Surya. “Through Otis’ Made to Move Communities challenge, our students not only deepened their understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical (STEM) concepts but also had the chance to play a pivotal role as architects of their urban spaces.”
Since 2020, this annual global student competition has engaged hundreds of Otis colleagues as mentors to over 750 students, developing and presenting mobility solutions to some of society’s most critical mobility challenges. The program is also driving progress toward three of Otis’ published ESG goals: impacting 15,000 students globally through STEM and vocational training, directing 50% of giving to STEM programs and dedicating 500,000 colleague volunteer hours by 2030.
Johnson Controls recently announced a partnership with Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) to establish the NP Built Environment Ecosystem (BEE) initiative, together with other industry partners. Through this programme, Johnson Controls will equip NP students with practical learning and experience in smart facilities management.
The partnership comes at a critical time when jobs in the ESG sector have surged by 257% in the last three years. With the partnership, Johnson Controls and other industry leaders will provide students access to invaluable training and insights. Under the BEE initiative, NP aims to upskill up to 1,000 professionals in the industry over three years, underscoring the importance of public-private partnerships in elevating industry standards and equipping future talent with the necessary skills.
“Through this collaboration, we aim to upskill professionals and nurture a future generation who can lead the change toward a more sustainable built environment,” said Peter Ferguson, General Manager, Southeast Asia, Johnson Controls. “Our collaboration takes on even greater significance, in today’s landscape where sustainability-related roles are increasingly in demand and sustainable practices have become top priority for businesses. We’re committed to advancing both innovation and education within the industry in Singapore and Southeast Asia, empowering students to excel in facilities management to drive smart cities in the region.”
In addition to updated education courses, the initiative will provide NP students with practice-based training and internship opportunities across Project Delivery and Services teams. These roles offer real-world experience in various aspects of the built environment sector, aligning with the broader goals of sustainability in the industry.
“At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, we are committed to forging strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Johnson Controls to drive sustainability innovation and talent development for the built environment sector. We believe that the synergy through this partnership will benefit the industry. The alliance also reflects our shared aspiration to play an instrumental role in Singapore’s vision for a more sustainable future,” said Mr Lim Kok Kiang, Principal and CEO of Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
Transforming Campus Development with Integrated Buildings Technology
Johnson Controls has been helping Singapore’s educational sector accelerate its built environment transformation. It recently completed a project for a technical institution in Singapore that integrates facility management and security systems into an innovative command platform. This integration optimises manpower resources, enhances task assignments, and streamlines operations, setting a benchmark for efficiency and effectiveness.
Another local university is partnering with Johnson Controls to establish an Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) for its campus. The IOC elevates campus management by seamlessly integrating all technologies into OpenBlue Enterprise Manager, the unified platform enabling proactive event alarms, precise energy consumption analysis, and accurate maintenance predictions. This has significantly improved operational efficiency and guarantees an optimized system performance for a safer, greener campus environment.
Commitment to Education and Enabling Future Talents in the Built Environment Sector
As part of its dedication to developing a skilled workforce in the built environment sector, Johnson Controls was awarded the SkillsFuture Employer Award (Gold) in 2023. As a SkillsFuture Queen Bee in Built Environment Facilities Management, Johnson Controls empowers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through digital literacy workshops, aiding their decarbonisation efforts and energy efficiency solutions in building management. This support is crucial for SMEs starting their sustainability journeys, addressing the lack of knowledge and awareness amidst growing sustainability concerns.
