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Phase two of Citygate Outlets is set to open in August 2019. The expansion will double the mall’s size to more than 800,000 square feet and feature over 150 international brands and more than 30 F&B outlets. There will also be four new movie houses with a total capacity of 650 seats, a larger atrium for events and an outdoor area for weekend markets and exhibitions.

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St. Regis Hotel Zhuhai was designed by Wilson Associates’ Singapore studio by recalling European classical inspirations of the Astor aesthetic. This property boasts 251 stunning guest rooms and suites, a host of fine-dining selections, and over 1500 square-meters of grand public spaces, as well as a state-of-the-art spa and athletic club.

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Industry leaders BCI Media Group and SmartBuild Asia join forces to fuel international growth and advance big data and artificial intelligence solutions throughout the construction information industry.

SINGAPORE, June 7, 2019 – BCI Media Group (BCI), the leading provider of pre-construction information solutions throughout the Asia-Pacific region announced today that it has acquired Singapore-based SmartBuild Asia (SBA), a leader in machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) and big data solutions for the region’s construction industry.

“BCI, as the leading pre-construction information service in the region, has always focused on delivering high quality information to companies in the construction industry” said Robert Krups CEO of BCI.

“We see SBA as one of the world’s most machine learning-savvy construction tech start-ups, a perfect partner for BCI. By combining their cutting-edge technology and our dedicated team of construction intelligence specialists throughout the Asia and Pacific regions, we will be able to provide unique AI and big data solutions along with unmatched construction insights for our clients in the region.”

Expanding beyond Singapore SBA has been seeking an industry partner to help fuel innovation and enhance their industry leading big data products. With its 20+ year history of reporting on the region’s construction activity, BCI can provide for SBA the much-needed data to feed their AI algorithms.

“SBA has always been dedicated to using cutting edge technology to help construction companies in Singapore increase their market presence and awareness” said Maxime Lemiere CEO of SBA.

“Our goal is to use the latest technology to give companies operating in the construction industry unique and valuable real-world market insights to help them improve their organisation. BCI’s focus on providing quality pre-construction information perfectly aligns with our focus and together we can transform the construction information industry”

Transforming the industry together “We are thrilled to partner with SBA, a like-minded company that shares similar goals and visions for the future. We look forward to working together to bringdigital innovation to the construction industry” Robert Krups said.

SBA’s founders Maxime Lemiere and Nicolas Marchand will lead a new division embedded within BCI called “BCI Smart Data Solutions”; Maxime will also serve as BCI’s Chief AI Officer, while Nicolas will serve as BCI’s Chief Data Analytics Officer.

About SmartBuild Asia

Founded by Maxime Lemiere and Nicolas Marchand in 2015, SmartBuild Asia provides the latest big data and AI technologies to the construction industry.Their products are tailor-made for construction professionals across various company functions, including; sales and marketing, procurement, operations and finance.

SBA was created with one goal in mind — to make the construction industry more efficient. This is accomplished by providing accurate and up-to-date information, helping businesses make informed decisions to grow faster and smarter.

The Interchange Sessions bring manufacturers together with local top ranked principal or senior architects, senior/head engineers, contractors and consultants in a relaxed and casual setting. A perfect platform for product manufacturers to build relationships with key industry stakeholders. Participants have the opportunity to network with industry professionals and share ideas and feedback on building and construction technologies.

For more details, get in touch with us.
Ms. Dastirah
Tel: +62 21 8370 8731
Email:  tira@bciasia.co.id

HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium 2019

The HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium is the only bi-annual professional conference of its kind in the region since its inception in 2013.

For 2019, the theme ‘Shape the Shapeless : Cross Strait Architects and Architecture of the Belt and Road and Africa’ has been adopted to commence a new exploration and to expand the scope of CADSA as a culturally sensitive and design focused event. With the support of Lead Sponsor Create Hong Kong of the Government of the HKSAR, renowned architects, theoreticians, historians and educators from the Belt and Road regions and Africa are invited to speak and conduct workshops; sharing their knowledge and vision in Architecture and Culture together with current developments situated in a global context, in order to facilitate the elevation of architectural design in the Cross-Strait regions towards the international arena.

Details of the event are as follows:
Date: 21 June 2019 (Friday)
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Venue: Grand Ballroom, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Language: Putonghua and English – simultaneous interpretation service will be provided.
HKIA CPD Credit Hours: 7 hours
PRC CPD Credit Hours (Architect-elective) : 7 hours

Symposium Fee (per capita): HK$1,000 – HKIA Members, Members of Collaborating Organizations and Supporting Organizations or Members of professional institutes for architects in the Mainland, Taiwan and Macau.

HK$1,200 – Other participants

Symposium Pass includes access to two coffee breaks and one buffet lunch.

Download Registration From: http://www.hkia.net/cadsa/2019/files/Registration_Form.pdf

For more details, please visit our event official website: www.cadsa.com.hk.

HOMEDEC (Home Design & Interior Exhibition), will be returning on it’s 5^th edition year. HOMEDEC Indonesia 2019 will be held on 11-14 July 2019 at JCC Senayan – Jakarta and 24-27 October 2019 at ICE BSD City – Tangerang. This year’s theme “Your Home Your Style” continuously positioned HOMEDEC Indonesia as the only home-show presenting ideas, solutions, inspiration and innovations to homeowners.

An effective platform for the renovation, redecoration and refurbishment business sectors to take part in exploring new business opportunities, creating sales and expand your market shares and branding amongst the industry players. HOMEDEC also serves as an intermediary medium for industry professional to connect, collaborate, and build business connections during event.

For more information about HOMEDEC, please contact :
Phone                      : (021) 83796833
Mobile                    : +6281294292503
Email                        : info@homedec.co.id
Website                  : www.homedec.co.id

Event:  Hong Kong BIM Conference 2019
Date: 23 July 2019 (Tuesday)
Fee: From HK$1,250
Registration enquiry: Ms Karina Cheung (kcheung@rics.org)
Sponsor enquiry: Ms Karina Cheung (kcheung@rics.org)/  Mr Peter Au (pau@rics.org)

Digitisation and the intersection of technologies are transforming the management of buildings and the built environment globally. The creation of the $1 billion Construction Innovation and Technology Fund last year clearly signalled the Hong Kong government’s intention to drive further modernisation of the industry.

Speaking at RICS Hong Kong Annual Conference on 24 May, Mr. Matthew Cheung, Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government has outlined the following in his keynote speech:

“BIM helps avoid changes in the construction process and thus reduce wastage during construction.  To take the lead, the Government has mandated the use of BIM technology in the design and construction of major government capital works projects since last year and expanded the scope of its application this year.  In 2018, BIM provisions were included in more than 100 works tenders and consultancies.”

RICS BIM Conference returns for 2019 with a renewed focus on the role of the profession play in transforming our built environment. Delegates will discuss the benefits of better collaborative and cross-disciplinary working, including cost and waste reductions and safer, more productive working practices. With over 200 delegates expected, the event will provide a platform for in depth evaluation of the vital challenges and opportunities presented by continued modernisation in the industry.

Highlighted topics

Session one: Embracing Construction 2.0

• Opening Keynote by Guest of Honour: Scaling new heights in innovation and digitisation of construction industry
• BIM Year 2019: Let us collaborate!

Session two: Digitising the management and delivery of construction projects

• Leading industry transformation with integrated digital delivery
• Versatility and digital construction in public housing development
• Transformation of design, delivery and management in private projects

Session three: Driving automation and efficiency through data and technologies

• Changing face of digital advancement in site and construction management
• Integrating BIM into NEC contracts for infrastructure projects

Session four: Enhancing collaboration and technology adoption in building life cycle

• Value of BIM data and prospect for facilities managers and owners
• Panel discussion – Digitisation and BIM data for building life cycle management efficiency

Website: rics.org/bimconfhk

12 June 2019

[Kuala Lumpur] – The FuturArc Forum is back and this time it will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 18 June 2019, at Le Meridien. It aims to bring together local and regional thought leaders, active industry stakeholders and experienced professionals to take an in-depth look at recent developments, strategies and policies in Malaysia and the region, as well as design ideas, solutions and plans that the country and Asia could adopt to drive towards a more sustainable future.

 Highlights & Topics:

• Keynote: Reality Check on Green in Malaysia by Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail
• Designing with Nature: Pinpricks of Transformative Change by Dr Nirmal Krishnani
• Designing for Wellness: The WELL Building Standard by Samantha Allen
• High-performance Tropical Buildings that Connect with Nature by Gregers Reimann
• Malaysian Carbon Reduction & Environmental Sustainable Tool (MyCREST)
  by Aminah Abdul Rahman
• Net-Zero Energy or Super-Low Energy Buildings by CK Tang

FuturArc Forum 2019 is supported by the following associations: Construction Industry Development Board; Malaysia Green Building Council; and the International WELL Building Institute. The event is presented by the following partners: Hume Cemboard Industries Sdn Bhd; San Miguel Yamamura Woven Products Sdn Bhd; and UBE Corporate Solutions Sdn Bhd.

For media enquiries on FuturArc Forum 2019, please contact:
Mr Christopher Victor Roch
T: +6012 528 9667            E: cv.roch@bciasia.com
Events Management Consultant, BCI Asia Construction Information Sdn Bhd

About FuturArc & FuturArc Forum
FuturArc has been a pioneer in leading the conversation on Green architecture and development in Asia since 2008. The award-winning FuturArc journal (www.futurarc.com) focuses on the impact of buildings on society and the environment, promoting architecture that is socially and ecologically responsible. FuturArc Forum is a series of conferences and networking events created specifically around the topic of Green building in Asia, across seven countries in the region. For more details on the Forum, please visit www.futurarcforum.com. 

About BCI Asia

The BCI construction media group reports future construction projects in the Asia Pacific region. BCI bridges the information gap between design consultants seeking to specify products for their projects and suppliers seeking to inform them about building products and new construction technologies. In doing so, BCI Asia conducts more than 250,000 face-to-face and phone interviews with architects, developers, engineers and contractors every year, reporting on approximately US$400 billion worth of projects. Besides promoting efficiency and transparency through its research services, BCI also publishes FuturArc journal, Construction+ and other architectural books.

About the Speakers

Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail is the Immediate Past President of Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and a board member of Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM). He is also the Chairman of Green Building Index Sdn Bhd, a company jointly owned by PAM and ACEM in implementing green and sustainable development rating tools.

Dr Nirmal Kishnani, PhD, is Chief Editor of FuturArc and resident Jury Chair of FuturArc competitions. He is an advocate, educator and practitioner in the field of Green building design, presently with the Department of Architecture at the National University of Singapore where he holds the appointment of Programme Director.

Samantha Allen is Director of Market Development for IWBI Asia, supervising business development and greater adoption of the WELL Building Standard™ and WELL Community Standard™ in the Asia Pacific region. Previously, Samantha was a research and development manager with the Delos Labs team at Delos, IWBI’s parent organization.

Gregers Reimann is the managing director of IEN Consultants, the pioneering Green building consultancy in Malaysia, which specialises in building designs that have good daylighting, are highly energy efficient and have excellent thermal and visual comfort. Key project references during Gregers’ 14 years of working in Asia include the energy efficient and biophilic Paramit – Factory in the Forest (2018 RIBA International Prize nominee), the first office building to be designed for energy (GEO); the ST Diamond office building (2012 ASEAN Energy Award winner); the Pertamina Energy Tower, the first skyscraper designed to be zero energy.

Aminah Abd Rahman now serves as General Manager for the Sustainable Construction Excellence Centre (MAMPAN). She plays a vital role in managing the excellence centre that also acts as a catalyst and referral centre in transforming Malaysia’s construction industry, focusing on sustainability. Previously, she was the chief consultant of development control under the Department of Local Government, Ministry of Housing and Local Government of Malaysia.

CK Tang is a pioneer in energy efficiency and Green buildings in the tropics. He designed and completed almost all the low-energy building demonstration projects in Malaysia. CK has authored two books on energy efficiency in buildings for the tropical climate under the BSEEP project, and developed software to design energy-efficient buildings.

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Researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) say they have created the world’s first 3D-printed unfurnished bathrooms, in a joint statement released by the university and the National Research Foundation (NRF).

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