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50,000 visitors grace inaugural Intelligent Green Building exhibition

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The Shanghai edition, which comprised five fairs, occupied 40,000 square metres of exhibition space

The Shanghai edition, which comprised five fairs, occupied 40,000 square metres of exhibition space

The Shanghai edition of the the “Intelligent Green Building – IGB” exhibition platform – held from September 23 to 25 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre – featured over 700 exhibitors showcasing an array of products and solutions for smart homes, intelligent building, HVAC, building automation and more.

IGB comprised five different exhibitions, namely Shanghai Smart Home Technology (SSHT), Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology (SIBT), Shanghai International Lighting Fair (SILF), Shanghai International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (ISH Shanhgai & CIHE) and Building Solar China (BSC)

Intended as a cross-sector building ecosystem with total solutions for energy-efficient building technologies, IGB was also a successful platform for industry players to forge better business opportunities, especially as smart home technologies steadily gain global prominence. Exhibitors and trade associations found the exhibition to be an effective platform to promote mutual business development.

Mr Sun Rui, Marketing Manager of Jiujiang Derui HVAC Co Ltd, a system integrator, commented: “It is great to showcase HVAC, smart home and building technologies under one roof. The heating industry crosses over with home decoration in many areas. Along with the growing popularity of heating supply in East and Central China, the requirements of customers become more sophisticated. They look for the integration of lighting, heating and air conditioning for homes. These fields are interrelated and complementary.”

IGB also served as an effective platform for networking and mutual development.

IGB also served as an effective platform for networking and mutual development.

An “#IGB_NETWORK” event was organised by the IGB platform in the afternoon of 23 September, where influential industry professionals freely exchanged ideas on building efficiency and sustainability in a casual environment. Participating guests, included the chairmen and chief secretaries of significant international and domestic trade associations and standards organisations, leaders and experts from renowned building enterprises, colleges and universities, design institutes and trade media, appreciated the networking opportunities.

Mr Tom Owens, Director of International Development at the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA), commented that the “#IGB_NETWORK” event was a great way to start off the shows. He said, “There are a lot of professionals that believe in the same things. The networking event is a great way to create partnerships and build new relationships.”

Visit www.intelligentgreenbuilding.cn for more information, and register online at www.intelligentgreenbuilding.cn/vor.

 

7th APAC Commercial Real Estate Cooperation Forum-China

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The world’s top five largest shopping malls are now located in Asia.  However, does the size of a shopping mall still matter today in the face of formidable challenges? People are always looking for novel experiences that go well beyond traditional shopping; the rise of digital technologies has led to an increasing swing to e-commerce; and the development of urban commercial capacity is fast reaching its saturation point. In addition, diversified retail brands can be seen everywhere in China, and even brand homogeneity in various shopping malls is sharply competitive. The question that now arises is whether the leasing capacity of shopping malls is still the core competency of developers and mall owners.

A slew of dramatic changes in China is forcing commercial real estate developers to rethink how they conceptualise and operate their properties:

  1. How large should the capacity be of the shopping mall in a commercial project?
  2. What is the real function of the next generation shopping mall?
  3. How do O2O technologies influence traditional offline business models?
  4. How to leverage on the public space of shopping malls to turn it to new consumption points?
  5. How to reshape consumer expectations, and get the stores to adapt in order to meet these expectations?
  6. How to change the role that high-density urban areas play in people’s lives?

Standing in the Future, Thinking Now

APCREC7 will address these 6 biggest problems that currently face the industry. With the theme “standing in the future, thinking now”, it will aggregate top think tanks in the industry to expound along the lines of “trend, essence, tool”. They will be bringing up important case studies for brainstorming, and thus forge a way through the bottleneck of challenges.

APCREC7 will be held on 21st-22nd, May in Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan. It will gather more than 50 industry heavyweights and 350 industry elites. You will have access to a wide range of domestic & foreign case studies in the industry as well as get to know various approaches to problem-solving.

Taking Trends of Regeneration (Trends of Regeneration)

The first chapter of the forum will have 4 subjects for brainstormimg. They will range from commercial property dimension, O2O big data application, gold proportion of commercial project portfolio and commercial product line layout. 24 top guests from Nielsen, Blackstone, Mapletree, Nan Fung, Tishman Speyer, Baidu, Alibaba Group, Evergrande Real Estate, JD.com, Intime Retail, Fosun Property, China Merchants Property, Poly Real Estate, Sino-Ocean Land, Greenland Group, Sincere Group, COFCO Longfor Group, OCT Group and Zhenro Group will bring to the audience the most timely information & effective strategies.

Exploring Methods to Puzzles (Solutions to Challenges)

The second chapter will analyze 4 hot commercial formats, with 1 overseas case & 1 domestic case for each format.

Community:

High management executives from CapitaMalls and Fantasia will share their respective experience with Singapore Lot 1 Shoppers’ Mall &“Colorful” Community B2F Platform.

Winning in Last One Kilometer:

Brainstorming will be centred on Vanke Group, S.F. Express, Maan Coffee, YangGuang Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Zendai Property.

Tourism & Resorts:

Resorts World Sentosa and Chimelong Ecology-Tourism City will be presenting their cases. In addition, “Tourism Business: Destination New Landmark” will be discussed by Franshion Properties, Shanghai Disney Resort, Antaeus Group, Wilson Associates and CITIC Real Estate.

Urban Regeneration & TOD Hub:

Singapore Clarke Quay, Hangzhou Clean-River Street, Changi Airport & Hongkong MTR will be presented.

Optimizing Tools During Moving (Optimizing During Transition)

This final chapter will explore two kinds of innovation mode: project upgrading & retail innovation.

Project Upgrading:

Hongkong Hysan Place and Foshan Incity will be the models presented. After that, decision makers from CP Modern Living Group, China Resources Land, Swire Properties, New World Department Store, and Shui On Land will be speaking. They will illustrate that differentiated designs and structures are increasingly important since they will help malls blend in better with their surroundings.

Retail Innovation:

Companies like JASONWOOD, Starbucks, Fangsuo Commune, Club Monaco, Walmart, Seahood, Fengguo and Cinema City will discuss the 3 biggest creative retail formats: experience, big data & cross-over co-operation.

Guests’ Interaction

Apart from exciting forum content, the forum will deeply enhance guests’ interaction experience through online to offline, such as applying related WeChat activities, on-site voting, lucky draw and other leisure & entertainment events.

APCREC7 will gather top-level decision makers from commercial developers, retailers (entry luxury, leisure & entertainment, brand gallery & children format), leading architecture design firms, senior commercial property operation agencies and product, software solution providers.

During the two consecutive days, listen to the latest trend publishing, participate in the discussions, and conduct interactive networking. For more information, please visit the Forum online at：http://www.linver-insights.com/apcrec7/index_en.html.

IV Moscow Urban Forum Review: No Economic Problems Can Stop Moscow’s Further Development

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The Fourth Moscow Urban Forum “Drivers of City Development” concluded on a high note, reaching a consensus that people are the main driver for Moscow and Russia, and a strategic spatial plan has to be implemented in order to stimulate its development.

Held on December 11–14 2014 at the Moscow Manage, the forum serves as an annual platform for the exchange of views and experiences in the context of global urban trends. It was well-attended by around 5,000 delegates from 45 countries, 22 official delegations, 13 mayors of global cities, as well as six heads of administration of Russian cities. The first two days featured 22 general and four plenary sessions, and three special events; the topics of the Forum covered a variety of developmental aspects of modern cities, catalysts of their economic growth, their role in the development of their respective countries and their place in the global infrastructure of the world.

Sergey Sobyanin, Mayor of Moscow, believes that infrastructure development allows the city to grow and evolve, urging that all main areas in the development of the megacity be preserved i.e. improvement of the transport infrastructure, transformation of industrial zones, and development of public spaces. The Mayor also emphasized on people being the main driver behind its development. The capital has all the pre-requisites for the development of human potential. The high-tech sector, multimedia and IT are among the priority areas in the development of the city.

 

Singapore as a Partner City

This year’s Forum has become the first to have an official partner, which was one of the largest and most advanced cities in the world—Singapore. The head of the Singapore delegation was Mr Teo Ser Luck, Minister of Trade and Industry.

“The Deputy Mayor of Moscow is very keen and supportive in working with Singapore,” Mr Teo told Building Review Journal during a face-to-face interview. “After discussions, we have plans to set up a working group between Singapore and Moscow city. We will look at infrastructure projects in their city development and come together to bring Singapore investors and businesses to explore those opportunities,” he added. With the positive outlook and good friendly relations between Singapore and Moscow, Mr. Teo reckons businesses in Singapore can have confidence and some assurance to explore opportunities within Moscow.

 

Climbing New Heights

Two years ago, the territorial Moscow has grown by 160,000 km2. Those new cities – often referred to as the ‘New Moscow’ holds great potential for Moscow’s urban development plan.

“Moscow had undergone significant changes in recent years. Many of the projects have already proceeded from the planning stage to implementation,” said Mayor Sergey Sobyanin during a plenary session on December 12 entitled “Moscow’s Priorities for a New Stage of Development”.

Large-scale construction is gradually transforming the market: Moscow has shifted from the perception of a heavily overpriced city for business travelers and tourists, to an opportunistic and affordable city. In recent year 2013, the capital had a record-high number of foreign visitors, which exceeded 5 million.  The reform of the urban planning policy and a new spotlight of attention, said the Mayor, will enable Moscow to maintain the current level of new development without the need to squeeze new buildings into areas that are too dense for that.

By 2020, the New Moscow will cater living spaces for a population of 1.5 million, and 1 million work places. The volume of investment is about US$ 200 billion, revealed Marat Khusnullin, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for urban planning policy and construction.

In addition, a new study “From Moscow to Sao Paulo”, conducted by PwC, was discussed during the forum. The study reveals development trends of the largest cities in seven major emerging economies. According to Hazem Galyal, a PwC partner, Moscow is climbing up in the rankings of developing cities. Over the last year, Moscow has improved its indicators in respects of safety, transport, and healthcare. It came first in PwC’s rating of cities in terms of information technology and multimedia development.

During the second Forum day, Sergei Levkin, the Head of the Moscow’s Urban Planning Policy Department spoke at a session entitled “Industry in the Contemporary City: Convert or Innovate?”, and noted that industry was the driver of Moscow’s development in the 20th century – these include heavy industry, but in recent years the capital has been changing in line with global trends. Levkin sees the industrial zones as a unique reserve for the city’s development, which can become a perfect tool used for the benefit of the city and its inhabitants; these areas have an opportunity to turn into high added value facilities.

Moscow’s other great resource is the Moskva River embankment. The results of the competition for the concept of waterfront development were announced during the forum. The winner was the Meganom architectural bureau. According to the plans of the Government of Moscow, the project is to be completed by 2035.

 

Conclusion

At the final session of the Forum entitled “Choosing the Right Development Targets and Frameworks for a Contemporary Megacity,” the participants summed up the outcomes of two days and tried to find an answer to the question of how to establish cooperation between all the parties involved in the development of the megacity to achieve the established goals. The strategy of the city development has to be prepared with the due consideration of many factors, such as space, economy, infrastructure, culture, and, most importantly, the people.

Marat Khusnullin, once again, emphasized that the main driver for Moscow and Russia as a whole are the people who are interested in changes and strategic planning and, most importantly, are willing to participate in the whole process. Marat Khusnullin is convinced that Moscow is a very strong city, and no economic problems can stop its further development.

The IV Moscow Urban Forum had expanded its agenda this year, and is looking to expand its agenda further again next year.

 

 

BUILDTECH 2014: Larger-Than-Life Construction Machineries Exhibition And International Conferences

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 KUALA LUMPUR – BUILDTECH 2014, the 3rd comprehensive trade fair that specialises on focuses on Building, Construction and Interiors in Malaysia, as well as the Malaysia International Hardware Exhibition (MHS 2014), will be held at Putra World Trade Centre from 8-11 October 2014 and is organised by Trade Link ITE Sdn Bhd.

“BUILDTECH 2014 focuses on the synergy for growth while it co-locates with two inter-related exhibition that will further boost business opportunities; Aseanwood-Woodtech Malaysia 2014 (WTM 2014), the original exhibition for woodworking & furniture production that will introduce ASEAN traders and buyers from the furniture manufacturing to logging, sawmills as well as the Malaysia International Hardware Exhibition (MHS) that gathers a wide range of companies from various hardware industries; industrial construction, trading, marine, agriculture, automotive, furniture, plumbing and also electrical,” says Dato’ Albert Lai, who is also the Managing Director of Trade Link ITE Sdn Bhd.

Larger-than-life machineries can be seen at BUILDTECH 2014, together with a brand new experience for the industry with a unique platform to gather all industry leaders and key players in the market for their sourcing needs with an extensive programme of business events which are attended by CEOs of major companies, members of the Malaysian government and directors of public organisations to congregate and network, discuss latest technologies, trends and developments in the construction industry.

BUILDTECH 2014 highlights a new segment in the construction industry, the wood-based building material, currently being researched and to be discussed during the BUILDTECH 2014 International Conference.

The BUILDTECH 2014 International Conference will showcase speakers from the Concrete Society of Malaysia (CSM), SIRIM Berhad, Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM), Redstack, Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC), UiTM, Shah Alam as well as Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).

Amongst the topics to be covered include Construction of an Eco-Building: Understanding human comfort and Nature’s Sustainability; New Generation Nano-Silica Materials from Indigenous Sources for High Performance Sustainable Concrete; Eco Labeling & Eco Industry Design; Upcoming Breakthrough Technologies:  Innovation-Integrated-Transformation; as well as New Biomaterials for the Construction Industry; and Green Construction with Wood – Concept & Applications.

For more information about the event, log on tohttp://www.tradelink.com.my/buildtech/, and http://www.tradelink.com.my/mhs/.

 

Buildtech& MHS 2011large machineries captivating the curious visitors provide the exhibitors with a great opportunity to project the best products and services.

Buildtech& MHS 2011large machineries captivating the curious visitors provide the exhibitors with a great opportunity to project the best products and services.

 

 

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Buildtech 2011: A one-stop showcase of the latest technology in the building and interiors sectors attended by CEOs of majors companies, members of the Malaysian government, directors if public organisations, leaders and key players in the market.

Buildtech 2011: A one-stop showcase of the latest technology in the building and interiors sectors attended by CEOs of majors companies, members of the Malaysian government, directors if public organisations, leaders and key players in the market.

EVENT DETAILS

Date                                                  :                   8-11 October 2014

Exhibition Hours                           :                   10am – 6pm (Wed – Fri), 10am – 5pm (Sat)

Venue                                              :                   Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Type of Exhibition                        :                   Trade Event, Strictly for Trade Professionals only

 

Show Title                                      :                   BUILDTECH 2014

The 3rd comprehensive trade fair that specialises on focuses on Building, Construction and Interiors in Malaysia

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MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE EXHIBITION (MHS)

 

Organised by                                 :                   Trade Link ITE Sdn Bhd

 

Endorsed by                                   :                   Public Works Department Malaysia (JKR)

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)

Ministry of Works Malaysia (KKR)

 

Supported by                                :                   Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB)

Selangor & Federal Machinery Merchants Association (SAFMA)

Building Materials Distributors Association of Malaysia (BMDAM)

Hardware & D.I.Y Exporter Club of Thailand

Concrete Society of Malaysia

Malaysian Iron & Steel Industry Federation (MISIF)

Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association of Malaysia (MEMA)

Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM)

Malaysian Cable Manufacturers Association (MCMA)

Malaysia Heavy Construction Equipment Owner’s Association

SIRIM Berhad

Malaysia Green Building Confederation (MGBC)

 

Total Exhibition Area                  :                   15,000 square meters (Gross)

 

Expected Number

Of Trade Visitors                          :                   10,000

 

Foreign CountryParticipating  :                   United Kingdom, China, Europe, Thailand, Korea, Middle East, Taiwan & Singapore

 

Expected Number of Exhibiting

Companies                                     :                   200 from 20 countries

 

Exhibits Profile                              :                   Woodworking Machinery, Timber Processing, Furniture Fitting & Accessories, and Other Equipment & Services

Young Leaders to Seed Change in World Cities Summit 2014

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Over 60 Young Leaders from diverse urban sectors will gather in Singapore on Saturday, 31 May 2014, for the inaugural World Cities Summit Young Leaders Symposium, to catalyse change in cities.

 

The WCS Young Leaders Symposium is a key highlight at this year’s World Cities Summit, a biennial global event for world leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge strategic partnerships.

 

Themed “Seeding Change in My City”, the Symposium is a platform for Young Leaders from different urban fields, with the capability to adapt to rapid changes, to pool their knowledge, engage in intellectual discourse and discuss initiatives to tackle challenges faced by cities.

 

The Symposium will bring together government officials, industry experts, urban planners, architects, designers, mobility experts, economists and researchers from 28 countries. Typically aged between 30 and 45, they are united in their commitment to help shape urban development agendas in cities around the world.

 

At the forum, participants will share fundamental changes that their cities need to adopt to facilitate the creation of more sustainable, liveable and desirable cities. They will also discuss practical initiatives that will drive the much-needed changes in their urban environments. The Symposium’s Guest-of-Honour will be Minister of State (National Development) Singapore, Mr Desmond Lee, and the discussion will be chaired by Ambassador Burhan Gafoor, Chief Negotiator for Climate Change, Singapore.

 

Participants at the WCS Young Leaders Symposium include the Mayor of Bandung, Indonesia, Mr Ridwan Kamil; Chief Representative best online casino Officer of GDF Suez China, Mr Raphael Schoentgen; Chairman of the Lien Foundation, Mr Laurence Lien; and Chief Operating Officer for EMBARQ World Resource Institute, Mr Clayton Lane and many other senior personages.

More than 200 Young Leaders were selected from hundreds of nominations to be part of the inaugural initiative. Young Leaders are selected once every two years and each has a three-year tenure. During their term, WCS Young Leaders are invited to exclusive meetings and events to encourage sharing of best practices and initiate projects. Upon completion, members will join the alumnus and mentor other WCS Young Leaders.

“The issues we aim to address at WCS and the solutions that we hope to co-create will impact the world in the decades to come. It is therefore very crucial to include the next generation in the conversation to ensure that their ideas and voices are heard,” said Mr Khoo Teng Chye, Executive Director of the Centre for Liveable Cities. “Through this forum, I hope that the Young Leaders will form lasting partnerships to influence the urban development plans of the future.”

 

For more information, visit www.worldcitiessummit.com.sg

World Cities Summit: Leading Integrated Platform for Urban Sustainability

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World Cities Summit is the exclusive and premier platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge high-level partnerships. 

The fourth World Cities Summit will be held alongside a constellation of premier environmental events including: the sixth Singapore International Water Week; the second CleanEnviro Summit Singapore; and the tenth Ministers’ Meeting on Infrastructure Development in the Asia Pacific Region.  The string of events will be running from 1 to 5 June 2014 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

Some 20,000 high-level delegates are expected to attend, including ministers, mayors, government and industry leaders, representatives of international organisations and academics. The involvement of key stakeholders across the spectrum of urban planning, water planning and waste management is critical, given the new and complex challenges facing cities.

 

Singapore – a Strategic Location for Global Events

 

Singapore has a unique convening power for the World Cities Summit because Asia has the most megacities and is experiencing the fastest urbanisation process in the world. Singapore is taking a leadership role in supporting greater debate and action by convening several global events to enable a wider group of public and private sector players to network and tap into the synergies between urban planning, water and environmental solutions.

Through the Summit, Singapore brings together global thought leaders and practitioners from the public and private sectors that specialise in the areas of urban governance and development, to share best practice on urban challenges. The World Cities Summit will provide access to expertise and knowledge on solutions to address urban challenges through plenary discussions and specialised breakout sessions based on topics and regions, as well as networking opportunities.

World Cities Summit highlights

 

Themed “Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Common Challenges, Shared Solutions”, the fourth World Cities Summit will see more than 100 speakers share their expertise and insights at the Summit. They include notable government and industry leaders such as the Minister for Water Resources, Chen Lei from the People’s Republic of China; the Chief Executive Officer of Suez Environnement, Mr Jean-Louis Chaussade; the Founder of Gehl Architects, Mr Jan Gehl; and the Managing Director and Group Chief Financial Officer of the World Bank, Mr Bertrand Badré.

 

Other highlights include:

i. The Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize is a biennial international award that honours outstanding achievements and contributions to the creation of liveable, vibrant and sustainable urban communities around the world. At the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Lecture, a representative from the 2014 Prize Laureate – Suzhou City – will share insights about how it has achieved remarkable economic prosperity, social progress, and the preservation of its celebrated cultural and historic heritage despite facing rapid urbanisation. This address will then be followed by representatives from the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Special Mention cities – Yokohama and Medellin – during which they will highlight the good governance and innovations they have adopted in order to address urban challenges. Singapore’s President, Tony Tan will be the guest of honour at the Lee Kuan Yew Prize Award Ceremony and Banquet.

ii. The World Cities Summit Mayors Forum is an invitation only global event for city mayors and leaders to discuss pressing urban issues and share best practice with one another in a peer-to-peer environment. Over 120 mayors and city leaders will spend a day discussing common challenges and share solutions.

iii. The inaugural World Cities Summit Young Leaders is an initiative that involves more than 150 young leaders from the worlds government, industry and academia who are committed to actively catalyse change in cities and help shape urban development agendas. More than 50 of these young leaders will be involved in the WCS Young Leaders Symposium.

iv. High-level Plenary Sessions will provide strategic insights from senior city and industry leaders on leadership and governance, as well as the latest debate on liveability and sustainability.

v. Thematic Tracks will enable in-depth discussions and the sharing of case studies and best practice by city leaders and practitioners on topical urban issues. The themes include: (i) Safe and Liveable Cities; (ii) Will Mayors Rule the World?; (iii) Making Plans into Reality; (iv) Building Resilient Cities; (v) Innovative Urban Solutions for Liveable and Future-Ready Cities and; (vi) Future Mobility.

vi. In-Focus Forums aim to capture the energy of urbanisation across the world and highlight opportunities for investment and partnership in the key markets of China, India, Southeast Asia and Latin America. Public and private sector panellists will discuss projects, focusing on best corporate practices and risk mitigation strategies to meet the challenges and opportunities of sustainable urban development and management.

vii. Site visits will provide first-hand perspectives on how policies and ideas have been implemented successfully in Singapore and give participants a behind-the-scenes look at real issues while providing practical learning experiences. These specially designed case studies include Singapore’s Public Housing, Singapore River and Marina Bay, Cycling the North Eastern Riverine Loop, Skyrise Greenery in Singapore, and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.

 

For more information on World Cities Summit, visit: www.worldcitiessummit.com.sg

 Register your interest through this link and get a 10% discount.