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T.Y. Lin International Wins Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore Design Excellence Awards 2015

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T.Y. Lin International (TYLI), a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firm, announces that its Singapore office, T.Y. Lin International Pte. Ltd., has received the Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES) Design Excellence Award 2015 (Civil and Structural Category) for the National University Hospital (NUH) Medical Centre project.  Er. Ng Swee Tong, Qualified Person and Project Manager for the project, accepted the award at the ACES 44th Anniversary Gala on March 18th, 2015 at Resorts World Convention Centre, Sentosa.

“We are honored to have received this prestigious Award from ACES for the NUH Medical Centre. The project was structurally complex and challenging, and demanded extensive civil and structural engineering skill and expertise,” said Dr. Tan Guan, Director of Building Structures at T.Y. Lin International Pte. Ltd and Project Director for the project. “It is very rewarding to have our efforts recognized.”

NUH Medical Centre Photo Credit: T.Y. Lin

NUH Medical Centre
Photo Credit: T.Y. Lin

The NUH Medical Centre, adjoins NUH and is located directly above Kent Ridge Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) underground station and tunnels. The site itself presented a range of engineering challenges including managing risk to highly sensitive receptors due to its proximity to NUH and the MRT system as well as varying terrain and geological profile.  Further, the Kent Ridge MRT station was originally designed and built with provision for a future building that would house seven levels of medical units. The TYLI structural design team was initially tasked with carrying out the feasibility study and subsequently was appointed as the C&S Consultant for the 72,000m2 gross floor area, 19 storey Medical Centre, inclusive of 7 nos. of bunker structures for  the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore in the development.

The awards recognise engineering design excellence from ACES members. Structural safety, buildability and sustainability were at the core of TYLI’s design considerations. The design and successful delivery of the development, demanded extensive project planning and stakeholder engagement, consideration of multiple structural options with safe construction methodology in mind, and comprehensive design coordination to ensure timely project completion. As well as ensuring compliance with the Codes of Practice for Constructability and Railway Protection, to safeguard the MRT structures.

The latest and one of three buildings serving hospital patients within the NUH campus, the Medical Centre houses 190 consultation rooms, more than 200 treatment and procedure rooms, 10 surgery operating theatres, as well as dedicated space for teaching and clinical trials.

 

About the Project

NUH Medical Centre

Completed in 2013, the NUH Medical Centre is part of redevelopment plans for the National University Health System campus. The project was delivered within an ambitious, 28 month program, overcoming and managing a number of significant challenges associated with the site. As Structural Designer, and drawing on the firm’s expertise with healthcare structures and complex building design, the TYLI team worked closely with the NUH Medical Centre team and contractors in order to develop the site directly over the operating Kent Ridge Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station and tunnels and adjacent to an existing hospital, with minimum impact and inconvenience to the MRT or the hospital.

Challenges faced by TYLI included developing a site that featured both undulating terrain (ranging from 127.5m to 141.95m) and a varying geological profile, with the rock formation ranging from fully weathered to highly weathered rock. TYLI also had to develop the optimum structural system in order to support the operation of a state-of-the-art healthcare facility that houses highly-sensitive medical equipment.

Located directly above Kent Ridge MRT station on Singapore’s Circle Line, the new NUH Medical Centre has a gross floor area of 72,000m2 and accommodates six linear accelerator bunkers, operating theaters, a diagnostic imaging facility, four floors of medical suites, the National University Cancer Institute of Singapore, and four decks of integrated parking.

KONE wins order for Sengkang General and Community Hospitals in Singapore

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KONE, an innovative leader in elevators and escalators, has won an order to supply elevators and escalators to Sengkang General and Community Hospitals.

Upon its completion, the 1,400-bed integrated hospital development will bring holistic, multi-disciplinary and patient-centric care to meet the healthcare needs of the residents in northeast Singapore. Sengkang General and Community Hospitals will be situated closely to light rail transit stations and have easy access to amenities such as retail complexes.

KONE will be installing energy-efficient KONE MiniSpace™ elevators, KONES MonoSpace®machine room-less elevators, KONE TranSys™ elevator, KONE TravelMaster™ 110 escalators and dumbwaiter elevators from an external source.

All elevators and escalators will be linked up by KONE E-Link™ monitoring solution with remote management capabilities. KONE E-Link™ provides real-time status updates of the equipment performance and facilitates rapid resolution deployment to ensure operational quality. In addition, some elevators casino online will be equipped to interface with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), ensuring smooth and on-time delivery for meals, documents etc.

“We are delighted to be awarded the contract for this new development. As an insightful organization, we were able to understand the end user requirements in a medical segment and provide the right kind of solutions,” said Neeraj Sharma, Executive Vice President for KONE Asia Pacific and Middle East. “KONE’s people flow planning expertise will enable patients, hospital staff, and visitors to move smoothly and safely within the hospital”.

ABB and Johnson Controls to boost collaboration in Singapore

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Michael Anderton and Johan de Villiers seal the MOU between Johnson Controls and ABB in Singapore

SINGAPORE – ABB and Johnson Controls announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on 4 March 2015, to intensify collaboration of their market-leading offerings for the commercial and industrial facility market in Singapore.

The partnership will leverage ABB’s strength in electrical distribution and building automation and Johnson Controls’ expertise in efficient building heating, ventilation, air conditioning and control systems. Customers will receive enhanced levels of cost effectiveness, responsiveness and simplicity.

The agreement is the latest development in the long-standing relationship between ABB and Johnson Controls and will provide customers with a unique and expanded product portfolio in a number of important sectors including data centers, oil and gas, commercial, pharmaceutical and manufacturing. Customers will have access to a complete service offering best online casino that includes lifecycle management, operational efficiency and performance improvement.

The partnership will also see customers benefit from ABB and Johnson Controls experience in the local market, and their proven track record. The companies, both industry leaders in their respective fields, have worked on a number of iconic projects around the world including the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the Shanghai World Financial Center.

Johan de Villiers, country managing director of ABB in Singapore said, “This new partnership, which is a strong fit in terms of culture and competence, enables us to leverage our individual successes for a more comprehensive customer offering. Through this, we are deepening our commitment to the dynamic needs of the market in Singapore and will create value for customers in new and novel ways.”

Michael Anderton, general manager and managing director of Johnson Controls Building Efficiency Singapore said, “To meet our customers’ increasing expectations, Johnson Controls constantly seeks to provide greater value through its offerings. Partnering with a great company like ABB further strengthens our market leadership in energy-efficient, green and smart solutions for buildings and facilities.

Michael Anderton and Johan de Villiers sign the MOU between Johnson Controls and ABB in Singapore

AN Developments Brings Street Art to Jalan Bahasa

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Singapore’s Newest Development Launches with Exclusive Art Exhibition “The Language of the Street: A Street Art Exhibition on Jalan Bahasa”

Innovative Singapore-based property development company AN Developments has partnered with art consultant The Artling to introduce an aspirational collection of private homes to the Singapore market through the medium of art. AN Development’s latest project will be the location for an exclusive art exhibition, bringing one of the seven architecturally designed homes to life.

Located in one of Singapore’s most tranquil and discreetly exclusive neighbourhoods, between the Botanic Gardens and Macritchie Reservoir, AN Developments latest project is located on Jalan Bahasa. Encompassing seven houses, AN Developments has worked with some of Singapore’s leading and visionary architecture firms – K2LD Architects and Aamer Architects and boutique architecture firm Ta Ke – each designing a number of the properties to ensure an extraordinary range of individuality.

On 1st April 2015 one of the stunning new houses will be opened to guests for the first time, for an exclusive viewing of privately owned contemporary, graffiti and street art. The Language of the Street, named to reflect the literal translation of the development’s location, will showcase probably one of Asia’s most significant collections of street art by a roster of artists whose work is intricately linked to the urban environment.

The Language of the Street is curated by Tolla Sloane and will feature world-renowned artists including Banksy, Blek Le Rat, Faile and Jose Parla as well as Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst and Takashi Murakami.

AN Developments have chosen to use art to introduce this new development to the scene in a move to step beyond the normal boundaries of property marketing. With an innate understanding of creating impact through design, the unusual collection of street art is the perfect partner for AN Developments. The striking space at Jalan Bahasa will showcase International Urban Art rarely seen before in Singapore, on loan from a Singapore based private collection managed by The Artling.

Huationg Global secures civil engineering projects totalling S$28.5 million

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SINGAPORE – Huationg Global Limited (“Huationg Global” or the “Company”,and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a full-service integrated civil engineering solutions provider, today announced that it has secured additional new contracts since its Initial Public Offering, worth a total of S$28.5 million, raising its order book to approximately S$118.5 million as at 27 February 2015.

Some of these contracts awarded include:

  • Infrastructure development of Defu Industrial Estate
  • Earthworks for  Mass Rapid Transit (“MRT”) Station and Tunnels for Thomson Line
  • Temporary & external works for Changi Airport Terminal 5 development
  • Ancillary works at Tuas Finger One

The above new contracts are expected to be delivered by the Group over the next five years.

Commenting on the contract awards, Mr Patrick Ng (黄健安), Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Huationg Global, said, “We are very pleased with our progress as this represents a buoyant start for Huationg Global as a newly listed company and an auspicious kick-off for the Lunar New Year.

The awards reinforce our position as a full-service integrated civil engineering solutions provider and our stellar track record is a testament of our ability to deliver quality work efficiently. We will continue to leverage and capitalize on our competitive strengths to grow the Group’s core business and to ride on the promising outlook for the construction sector demand projected by the Building and Construction Authority (“BCA”), particularly in public works and infrastructure development including new MRT Lines.”

Kutai to Become Model Smart City in Indonesia

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East Kalimantan, INDONESIA – The Kutai Kartanegara district, East Kalimantan province, will be the first smart city model in Indonesia, Head of the district”s Investment and Promotion Office Bambang Arwanto stated on 23 February 2015.

The concept and model of Kutai Kartanegara smart city draws inspiration from the Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town that was built by the Panasonic consortium, comprising 17 companies.

“The construction of the smart city will be carried out through cooperation between the district administration and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce for infrastructure. The plan has been conveyed to the president,” Bambang noted.

Kutai Kartanegara has been chosen to be the smart city model as it has shown positive investment growth.

The district can also be practically managed as it has a casino large land area, less population, and is rich in energy resources and also has a good spatial plan.

Besides the Chamber of Commerce, the Kyushu Economic Federation Japan, comprising 970 business members, will also be involved in the construction of the smart city. The business federation has partnered with the Loa Kulu airport management.

Similar to the Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town (SST) in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, the smart city of Kutai Kartanegara will be built through cooperation between the private and government sectors.

The smart city is being built with the objective of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 70 percent and decreasing water consumption by 30 percent.

The smart city will meet over 30 percent of its energy needs through renewable energy sources, with energy savings for up to 100 years.

“All the facilities and infrastructure, such as housing, commercial, medical, and educational facilities, are designed in detail,” Bambang remarked, adding that a special airport will be built to support the smart city construction project.

Sungai Pulai Wellness Resort Finds Its Perfect Match

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Singapore – MB Group is delighted to announce the signing of renowned celebrities, Singaporean-born actress, Fann Wong and her husband Christopher Lee, Malaysian-born Singaporean actor, as Sungai Pulai Wellness Resort’s Ambassadors.

Ms. Cindi Sim, Managing Director of Dimensi Panorama Sdn. Bhd., a member of MB Group, made this milestone announcement at the official opening of MB Group’s Singapore sales office today, revealing that both husband and wife will be advocating Sungai Pulai Wellness Resort – a distinctive self-sustaining coastal development that embraces the convergence of lush nature, wellbeing, and family-friendly architectural design dedicated for multigenerational living.

Developed by Dimensi Panorama Sdn. Bhd., the property market is being redefined with this upcoming development through its holistic concept embedded within the development.

ambassadors“We are thrilled to have Fann and Christopher on board. They are remarkable celebrities who value family, wellness and community living – qualities that embody the Sungai Pulai Wellness Resort development. Fann and Christopher are no strangers in the local and international arena, both being prominent personalities for their talents,” said Ms. Cindi Sim.

Fann Wong and Christopher Lee will begin appearing in the property’s print and broadcast advertisements including brochures and posters nationwide.

“Since giving birth to our baby boy, Zed, we have put even more thought into the environment and community that would be good for Chris and I to raise not only our young family but to take care of our parents too. Chris and I would like every family to know about the Sungai Pulai Wellness Resort development – a place where multigenerational families can live under one roof with every aspect of their needs being taken care of,” said Fann Wong, Ambassador of Sungai Pulai Wellness Resort.

Adding to his wife’s comment, Christopher Lee, Ambassador of Sungai Pulai Wellness Resort said, “It is the attribute of an all-inclusive living reflected by the brand that appeals to me. We took an instant liking to it since my wife and I am strong believer of wellness-oriented lifestyles.”

The Wellness Resort has all the ideal proponents for multigenerational living. It also presents a holistic concept in healthcare services, which includes a world-class concierge medical service (CMS) for longevity-promoting lifestyles for the residents and public.

The Concierge Medical Services (CMS) is an exceptional wellness passport that will be able to assist the residents by recommending and connecting them to specialist physicians as well as hospitals locally or internationally. On top of that, the Resort will have a 24-hour nurse and ambulance standby service for all residents.

Sungai Pulai Wellness Resort brings the Seven Dimensions of Wellness – Family Health Care, Preventive and Regenerative Care, Aesthetic and Beauty Care, Physical Care, Holistic Health Care, Fitness Care, and Concierge Medical Services Care, into the 160,000 sq. ft. wellness clubhouse that serves all residents.

With a vast eco-park, the Resort consists of a symbiotic combination of health and eco-tourism – the only one of its kind within a residential project in Malaysia. The eco-park will offer various eco-tourism activities such as boardwalk, bird watching tower, horse trail, and organic farming.

Sungai Pulai Wellness Resort will be applying for the Green Building Index Malaysia and the Green Mark Singapore accreditation. The environmental measures within the development will be reviewed by these parties periodically in order to sustain and preserve the environment within the development.

The low-density residential comprises of 1,351 apartment units and landed properties, a wellness clubhouse and a hotel with low-rise buildings of not more than 12 levels in order to preserve the view of nature. The first phase of the development, Canopus Residence, as well as the hotel and the wellness clubhouse are expected to be completed in year 2018.

The units are set to be opened for sale from March onwards. The selling price of the apartment units and landed properties will also be announced in March 2015.

Northpoint City to Transform Singapore’s Yishun Precinct

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SINGAPORE – Frasers Centrepoint Limited (“FCL”) has awarded the main contract for the construction of Northpoint City to Lum Chang Building Contractors

 

(“LCBC”) and spadework will commence on 15 April 2015. When completed in 2018, Nee Soon’s most iconic integrated development will cap the landmark change envisioned for the precinct, one of the earliest townships developed in the late 1970s.

 

The transformation of Nee Soon involves close collaboration between the private and public sectors. FCL will be working towards amalgamating the development’s residential and retail components with the town’s main transportation network and community facilities.

 

With a gross floor area of about 1.33 million square feet, Northpoint City will include the 920-unit North Park Residences, the largest retail mall in the Northern region of Singapore with over 500 outlets, a first-of-its-kind Community Club within a shopping mall, a vibrant Town Plaza equivalent to the size of 10 basketball courts, as well as an integrated transport hub consisting of an air-conditioned bus interchange and shopping underpass to Yishun MRT Station.

 

“The partnership between the agencies and FCL will create a new Nee Soon. The changes will be exciting. Residents and businesses can look forward to a greener landscape. There will be integration of community and healthcare facilities, transport infrastructure, as well as attractive lifestyle offerings,” said Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Law and Member of Parliament for Nee Soon Group Representation Constituency.

 

“The mature precinct’s proud heritage will be assimilated with the new, giving it a vibrancy that will be welcomed by both long-time and new residents,” added Mr Cheang Kok Kheong, CEO of Development and Property at FCL.

 

“We’ve been the developer and mall operator of Northpoint Shopping Centre for more than 22 years and we understand the needs and wants of Nee Soon residents. In our plans, we have been consistently guided by the spirit of community. Northpoint City’s transformation will celebrate and accentuate Nee Soon’s unique personality as a suburban hub with plenty of heart-ware.”

 

 

Making way for more greenery in Nee Soon

 

 

The roof-top Community Garden in the upcoming Northpoint City, which underpins this strong community focus, accordingly takes pride of place in FCL’s blueprint for the development.

 

The size of nearly three basketball courts and readily accessible to Nee Soon residents, the Community Garden will supplement the existing Town Garden and the needs of residents by providing them with an easily accessible green respite that also offers a host of recreational activities. The multi-purpose plaza set amid lush tree formations in the Community Garden offers residents with an expansive area under the cover of green canopy for various leisure activities such as morning strolls, outdoor exercises and picnics.

 

Northpoint City elevates the concept of an integrated development to a new level. Its retail underpasses and covered walkways will give commuters and shoppers comfortable and seamless access to the air-conditioned bus interchange and Yishun MRT Station. This integrated transport hub will bring residents within ‘doorstep’ distance in, around and beyond Nee Soon with seamless connectivity.

 

FCL and Lum Chang renew long-standing partnership

FCL has awarded the main contract for the construction of Northpoint City to LCBC. The award builds on FCL and LCBC’s established partnership. The contract is the third to be awarded by FCL to the local contractor, with the first being Tangerine Grove in 2007. This was followed by Esparina Residences in 2013 – also a joint development with LCBC. Currently, FCL and Lum Chang are also joint venture partners for Twin Fountains, an executive condominium development in Woodlands.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Lum Chang Holdings Limited, LCBC has amassed a portfolio of construction projects worth over S$8 billion since 1970. These projects span healthcare facilities, key infrastructure amenities, institutional and commercial buildings, and residential developments for both public and private sectors, including the Ang Mo Kio Integrated Transport Hub.

 

Construction of the integrated development will commence on 15 April 2015, with the whole project slated for completion by 2018.

CIT to acquire 160A Gul Circle for S$16.2 million

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Cambridge Industrial Trust Management Limited (“CITM”), the Manager of Cambridge Industrial Trust (“CIT” or “the Trust”), announced today that the proposed acquisition of 160A Gul Circle (the “Property”) in Singapore for a
purchase consideration of S$16.2 million. The acquisition will be funded by existing debt facilities and cash  is expected to be completed by 2Q2015.

Mr. Philip Levinson, CEO of CITM, said, “We are pleased to have acquired 160A Gul Circle. This is a strong-yielding and quality asset that will provide a steady income stream and enhance our overall portfolio. The acquisition is in line with CIT’s strategy to acquire yield-accretive assets that support オンライン スロット our objective of creating sustainable growth and value.”

About the Property

The Property comprises an existing single-storey factory and a newly completed four-storey factory with a gross floor area (“GFA”) of approximately 86,075 square feet.

Situated within the mature and established Jurong Industrial Estate, the Property has remaining land tenure of approximately 26 years. Upon completion of the acquisition, the Property will be leased to Unicable Pte Ltd (the Vendor) for five years, ensuring stability of income.

The Property is accessible via the Pan Island Expressway, Ayer Rajah Expressway, Joo Koon MRT station, and the upcoming Tuas West Extension MRT line which is scheduled to complete in 2016.

The total GFA – Approximately 86,075 sq ft

Purchase price – S$16.2 million

Remaining Land Tenure – Approximately 26 years

Tenant – Unicable Pte Ltd

Lease Tenure – Five years.

Nine Suppliers Recognized for Commitment to Johnson Controls’ Global Standards for Quality, Cost and Leadership

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SINGAPORE – Johnson Controls, a global multi-industrial company, presented nine partners with the Supplier Excellence Award at its 15th annual Asian Supplier Conference held in Guangzhou, China. The suppliers were conferred the award in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the area of quality control, cost, service, supply chain management, sustainable development and social responsibility. The conference was attended by more than 250 representatives from the Asia Pacific region.

“A critical factor to our success is expanding close partnerships with suppliers committed to excellence and world class manufacturing standards. All nine winning suppliers have multiple international certifications in the areas that are most important to us – quality, cost and sustainability,” said Soren Bjerg, vice president and managing director of Johnson Controls Building Efficiency Asia.

Winners of the Johnson Controls Building Efficiency Group Supplier Excellence Award:

  • Zhejiang Yilida Ventilation Co., Ltd.
  • Wolong Electric Group Co., Ltd.
  • Zhejiang Sanhua Trading Co., Ltd.
  • Allied Machinery (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
  • AQ Electric (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
  • Sichuang Chengfa Prima Machinery Co., Ltd.
  • Jiangsu Cuilong Copper Industry Co., Ltd.
  • Wincell (Jiangsu) Insulation Co., Ltd.
  • Suzhou Xintaitong High Efficiency Tube Co., Ltd

 

The inaugural Johnson Controls Asian Supplier Conference was held in 2000. It is an annual gathering of key suppliers of Johnson Controls to exchange and learn how to optimize procurement processes for uncompromised quality, cost control and timely delivery cycles.

All the suppliers are assessed on quality control, cost, service, supply chain management, sustainable development and social responsibility. The assessment criteria are benchmarked against global standards including Six-sigma Quality, Lean Production, Material Best Business Practices and Johnson Controls Manufacturing System. The last five years saw the score of Johnson Controls suppliers improve by some 14 percent. The continuous improvement will benefit customers not just in China and Asia but also rest of the world.

Asia continues to be one of the major growth markets for Johnson Controls and the company has demonstrated its commitment to the region with the announcement of its new corporate headquarters to be located in Shanghai, China. The campus is expected to open in 2017.