Southeast Asia Awards 2023

Edmund Tie & Company (Southeast Asia)

Edmund Tie & Company (Southeast Asia), a full-service real estate consulting firm headquartered in Singapore, successfully brokered the sale of Golden Mile Complex (GMC) at S$700 million in May 2022.

The first large-scale strata-titled development gazetted for conservation, the 718-unit mixed-use development also represents the largest collective sale of strata units in Singapore to date.

A major milestone in conserving Singapore’s built heritage, the sale of GMC testifies to EDMUND TIE’s extensive capabilities, tireless commitment to clients, and also established EDMUND TIE as one of the few firms in Singapore with expertise in navigating large complex projects of such nature.

Michelle Jane Mitchell MRICS, Arcadis Projeks Sdn Bhd

Michelle, as Project Director at Arcadis Projeks Sdn Bhd, oversaw the fit-out of 14 stories within MIQ. This involved designing and constructing the new Future of Work office, which included innovative open plan office design, cafeteria, trading floor along with other multi-purpose and stakeholder social spaces.

The project spanned from May 2021 to September 2022, covering 230,000 sqft and delivered in three phases with staged occupancy. Michelle's nomination as Project Director for the MIQ fit-out recognises her exceptional project management skills, leadership, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to excellence. Her accomplishments have set a benchmark for future projects in the industry.

Savills Property Management Pte Ltd

Savills FM journey with Bolloré started in 2019 where many milestones and achievements were attained to date (2023) through teamwork, inclusivity and resilience. Sustainability, innovative and smart FM solutions were implemented for the project.

Challenges were overcome with the perseverance of the Savills FM team and may not have been made possible without stakeholders and service partners’ support. Not forgetting Bolloré who have provided their trust and confidence in Savills.

In 2022, Savills was awarded “Outstanding Outsourced FM Service Provider” and “Sustainability Award” by the International Facilities Management Association for the FM service to Bolloré Green Hub and Blue Hub.

CapitaLand Investment Limited

CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge (CSXC), launched in 2020, is the first sustainability-focused innovation challenge by a Singapore real estate company on a global scale.

Through CSXC, CapitaLand is seeking innovations that address key challenges in the built environment in the areas of low carbon transition, water conservation and resilience, waste management and the circular economy, as well as health, safety, and wellness in buildings.

Since the launch, CSXC has received over 600 entries from 50 countries. Twenty innovations have been given the opportunity to be piloted at 24 CapitaLand properties in Singapore, China, India, Thailand and USA.

Sodexo Singapore Pte Ltd

The project team successfully executed an innovative, sustainable office renovation. Implementing phased work and technology, they minimised disruption and rework while maximising resource usage.

Notably, the inclusive workspace design, created via Universal Design principles, catered to diverse employee needs, marking a key innovative outcome. The team's focus on sustainability led to significant reductions in energy and water usage, aligning with the organisation's sustainability goals.

Furthermore, they positively impacted the community through education and fostering a culture of sustainability. Their achievements truly exemplify effective project management, sustainability, and community engagement.

The team proactively drove positive outcomes and is on track to finish construction on time and under budget, despite an additional $60m of variations and claims.

CPG Facilities Management Pte Ltd

Kampung Admiralty is the first-of-its-kind development in Singapore, which integrates housing for the elderly with a wide range of social, healthcare, communal, commercial, and retail facilities.

The 11-storey “modern kampung” features 100 flats for the elderly, medical centre, an Active Ageing Hub co-located with a childcare centre, dining and retail outlets, as well as a 900-seat hawker centre. Beyond the facilities, Kampung Admiralty has also been designed with a variety of community spaces to encourage community involvement and ownership.

CPG FM property team shows their professionalism in ensuring the property is managed well with the expectation of the key stakeholders.

ARH Jurukur Bahan Sdn Bhd

The 24.4km, three-lane, dual-carriageway Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) project running from Sri Petaling to Ulu Kelang stands as a testament to excellence in Malaysian infrastructure development.

The project has been expertly guided by ARH Jurukur Bahan Consultancy (ARH). ARH team's multifaceted proficiency, in technical, financial, and legal aspects, ensured rigorous compliance to construction standards and effective project cost control.

The team’s adept response to unprecedented challenges, such as the pandemic's impact, demonstrated innovation, professionalism, and resilience at the highest level.

Knight Frank Malaysia

"The Age of ESG" white paper series by Knight Frank Malaysia Research and Consultancy team explores the significance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles and aims to raise awareness of sustainability.

It serves as a thought-provoking piece to understanding ESG's role in shaping business society and the environment. Focusing on Malaysia's sustainable development progress, the white paper emphasises the growing impact of ESG across the industrial real estate market.

By presenting robust research, analysis and insights, this white paper seeks to inspire individuals, organisations and stakeholders to kickstart their sustainability journey and navigate the evolving ESG landscape effectively.

lyf one-north Singapore

lyf one-north Singapore is a new co-living development at the heart of Singapore's One-North district. It offers affordable, vibrant accommodation for young professionals in the creative and technology industries. Beyond being an apartment building, it serves as a community hub for the neighborhood.

Sustainability was prioritised throughout the entire process, from conceptualisation to construction and post-construction operation. It has already received the GreenMark Gold Plus award from the Building & Construction Authority (BCA) and is the first Ascott property in Southeast Asia to receive GSTC certification.

Colliers Singapore

The Colliers Valuation team have positioned themselves as market leaders in valuation services through their expertise and their ability to drive enduring value for our clients. Comprised of skilled experts with a mission to accelerate the success of our clients, the team offer a comprehensive service, backed by research, data and extensive industry experience.

The past year has seen the team grow from strength to strength as they delivered outstanding results across more than 2000 projects. With their commitment to excellence, this team has consistently delivered accurate valuations that have made a significant impact on the industry and our clients.

Siti Norman, Turner & Townsend

Siti is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the built environment industry, specialising in digital transformation, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and 3D modelling. She is the current Digital Operations Lead for Standard Chartered Bank’s Global PMO, leading the bank’s digital transformation for its capital property function.

She also serves as a distinguished lecturer at BCA Academy and Singapore Polytechnic, where she imparts her industry expertise and passion to aspiring professionals. As Chief Panel Expert of 1st the World Skills Competition 2021, Digital Construction, she played a pivotal role in its setup and development over the years.

Jacqueline Huan MRICS, Turner & Townsend

Jacqueline is a Senior Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend with 11 years in the built environment industry. She has in-depth experience in providing cost management services in wide-ranging residential, commercial, retail, and airport projects in Singapore.

She is also a recognised subject matter expert for prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction (PPVC), having recently contributed a research piece on the practical application of PPVC in Singapore to VIEWonValue, a publication by the Dutch Association of Cost Engineers.

She is also part-time lecturer in NUS, and Honorary Secretary of both the SISV QS Division and SISV Central Management Committee.

CBRE Singapore

UOB appointed CBRE to develop a portfolio master plan towards its long-term real estate decisions and desire to transition to a high-performance workplace. This included UOB’s Singapore portfolio optimisation plan to source for a decentralised office campus. We successfully secured the campus building at the new Punggol Digital District.

UOB wished to secure a long-term arrangement akin to ownership. After negotiations backed by CBRE’s market understanding and demonstrating precedents, we convinced JTC to accept a less-conventional extended tenure with cost certainty.

Furthermore, we secured a significant reduction in the originally-quoted price and also tailored building specification modifications and enhancements.

CBRE Honeywell Account

Project include : 13 countries, 83 site locations and more than 200 internal FTE.

Portfolio Highlight: Mix use of workplace; manufacturing, R&D, Laboratories, and office area. There are three headquarters (China/Singapore/Malaysia).

Services include: Integrated Facility Management, Project Management, Design and M&E, Space and Change Management, Sourcing & Financial Management.

Achievement summary: High level of service and project delivery, road map for operational optimisation that lead to practical saving and energy & sustainability initiatives and projects that place CBRE@Honeywell as a leading team within the Facility Management.

HSC Pipeline Engineering Pte Ltd

HSC has implemented vehicle-mounted multi-channel ground penetrating radar, equipped with an accurate positioning system, to non-intrusively map subsurface utilities in Singapore.

This has reduced reliance on daylighting buried utilities to confirm their locations, paving the way for the industry to reduce operational overheads, increase productivity, and reduce the risk of utility strikes.

Societal impacts such as traffic jams, pollution, network disruptions, and so forth, are also better managed through subsurface utility engineering, an international standard HSC has adopted in tandem with the surface geophysical method as a better way of business.

Knight Frank Malaysia

This fit-out project nomination is a testament to our team's exceptional work in transforming a bare space into a functional and aesthetically pleasing environment. With meticulous planning and efficient execution, we successfully delivered the EDOTCO office that exceeded client expectations.

From conceptualisation to completion, we worked together with Client, Consultants and Contractors, as a team exhibited innovation, and expertise in space utilisation, interior design, and project management. By incorporating sustainable practices and cost-effective solutions, we also ensured Client’s office long-term viability.

This nomination recognises our dedication to excellence and ability to deliver exceptional fit-out projects that enhance both form and function.

Christopher Loh Yew Kai, C&W Services (S) Pte Ltd

Christopher Loh is a Senior Director in C&W Services (S) Pte Ltd overseeing a large array of government portfolio.

Other than providing FM services, he is instrumental in the organisation's shift towards the adoption of FM technology and expanded his developments to be part of the business.

He has strong competency and knowledge in the field and is well-respected for his forward looking mindset which has transformed the way FM operates today.

Linesight

Data centres play a key role in Southeast Asia’s growing demand for robust data infrastructure and in shaping the region’s technological landscape.

Linesight is proud to contribute to this dynamic industry through the delivery of full cost management services for the Client’s data centre project portfolio in the region.

This dynamic, agile and cohesive team based in Singapore demonstrates the value of a positive team culture where a ‘one team’ approach, combined with strong technical acumen and approach to sustainability, allow us to achieve successful project delivery whilst also supporting the region’s digital transformation.

Aurecon

As climate change becomes a more pressing issue, a requirement to carry out Life Cycle Assessments will soon be incorporated into Building Codes with threshold limits of embodied carbon to obtain building permits.

Aurecon has developed an innovative tool – Revit Extraction Automated Life cycle assessment (REAL) tool that can accurately measure embodied carbon contents of building structures, determine more environmentally-friendly structural solutions, and can populate accreditation tools with high quality location-specific information.

It enables Engineers to gain a deeper understanding of the environmental impacts of their decisions, and Developers more informed decisions leading to more sustainable buildings overall.

HSBC Menara IQ

Menara IQ, remarkable example of sustainability, professionalism, teamwork, and innovation. Achieved LEED Gold certification, implemented various energy-efficient measures, reducing Air-condition energy consumption by 43% and potable water use by 70%.

Team demonstrated expertise in technical, financial, and environmental aspects, adhering to RICS ethics and effectively managing costs. They prioritised client satisfaction, showcasing effective stakeholder management and communication.

Resource optimisation/diversity were key considerations throughout the project. Through innovative approaches and technologies like chilled beam AC, Smart BMS and touchless technology, Menara IQ has set industry best practices.

Savills Valuation and Professional Services (S) Pte Ltd

Valuating data centres, which are highly specialised assets, can be complicated, especially if they are in different regions. The highly dynamic market has evolving trends and developments influencing asset values. This requires a team with high levels of expertise, skills and knowledge.

Being selected to undertake this project speaks volumes about the dedicated team, consisting of mostly experienced members of RICS or SISV with experience in property valuation spanning over 20 years.

The team possesses expert technical skills to design a tailored valuation model, incorporating cashflow analysis and inputting specific parameters to determine the market value of the data centres.

Lin Xinying MRICS, CPG Facilities Management Pte Ltd

Lin Xinying is leading the team which provides facilities management services to HDB commercial properties, comprising of neighbourhood centres and precinct shops.

She is highly skilled both in the quantity surveying and facilities management field and has close to 10 years of experience doing property management for commercial buildings.

Leveraging on the diversity of her experience, she does solutioning using a multi-disciplinary approach and initiates changes for a positive impact to the built environment.

Nominated for: Woman of the Built Environment Award

Christina has over 40 years of experience and is a respected professional in the facilities management industry. Over the years, she has fought to make changes and contribute to nation building through her relentless efforts in the building facilities industry.

She pioneered the use of LED lighting in residential areas and town council offices and is a strong advocate in sustainability practices. Christina’s proven track record of success, includes developing painting standards and HDB’s Main Upgrading Program.

Christina is grateful for the help from all inspirational individuals working around her and hopes to continue serving the industry and the community.

Nominated for: Property Professional of the Year

Christopher Loh is a Senior Director in C&W Services (S) Pte Ltd overseeing a large array of government portfolio.

Other than providing FM services, he is instrumental in the organisation's shift towards the adoption of FM technology and expanded his developments to be part of the business.

He has strong competency and knowledge in the field and is well-respected for his forward looking mindset which has transformed the way FM operates today.

Nominated for Young Achiever of the Year

Jacqueline is a Senior Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend with 11 years in the built environment industry. She has in-depth experience in providing cost management services in wide-ranging residential, commercial, retail, and airport projects in Singapore.

 She is also a recognised subject matter expert for prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction (PPVC), having recently contributed a research piece on the practical application of PPVC in Singapore to VIEWonValue, a publication by the Dutch Association of Cost Engineers.

She is also part-time lecturer in NUS, and Honorary Secretary of both the SISV QS Division and SISV Central Management Committee.

Nominated for: Construction Professional of the Year

Michelle, as Project Director at Arcadis Projeks Sdn Bhd, oversaw the fit-out of 14 stories within MIQ. This involved designing and constructing the new Future of Work office, which included innovative open plan office design, cafeteria, trading floor along with other multi-purpose and stakeholder social spaces.

The project spanned from May 2021 to September 2022, covering 230,000 sqft and delivered in three phases with staged occupancy. Michelle's nomination as Project Director for the MIQ fit-out recognises her exceptional project management skills, leadership, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to excellence. Her accomplishments have set a benchmark for future projects in the industry.

Nominated for: Woman of the Built Environment Award

Siti is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the built environment industry, specialising in digital transformation, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and 3D modelling. She is the current Digital Operations Lead for Standard Chartered Bank’s Global PMO, leading the bank’s digital transformation for its capital property function.

She also serves as a distinguished lecturer at BCA Academy and Singapore Polytechnic, where she imparts her industry expertise and passion to aspiring professionals. As Chief Panel Expert of 1st the World Skills Competition 2021, Digital Construction, she played a pivotal role in its setup and development over the years.

Nominated for: Construction Professional of the Year

Vibhor Agarwal is an Executive Director at Asia Infrastructure Solutions (AIS).

He has over 25 years of industry experience and is an Architect by training. Vibhor has managed and delivered projects such as residential, base-built, commercial interior fit-outs and layout development. He currently leads and oversees the project management and delivery of multiple projects for the Housing and Development Board (HDB) in Singapore.

Under Vibhor’s exceptional leadership, the team was recently awarded the Project of the Year Award 2022 (2nd Runner-Up) by the Singapore Project Management Institute (SPMI) for their outstanding delivery of the Bedok Beacon project.

Nominated for: Young Achiever of the Year

As young professional with experience in both hospitality and healthcare built environment, Xin Yi had been successful in implementing initiatives in areas of facilities management, infrastructure renewal, sustainability, project and program management.

These initiatives include technical due diligence audits, JCI accreditation for hospitals, green building accreditation and workplace transformation. In her latest projects, she played a key role in transiting IHH Headquarters from a traditional workplace to a modern ABW work environment that not only encourages collaboration and productivity, but also a space that is environmentally sustainable and takes care of staff well-being.

Nominated for Young Achiever of the Year

Lin Xinying is leading the team which provides facilities management services to HDB commercial properties, comprising of neighbourhood centres and precinct shops. She is highly skilled both in the quantity surveying and facilities management field and has close to 10 years of experience doing property management for commercial buildings.

Leveraging on the diversity of her experience, she does solutioning using a multi-disciplinary approach and initiates changes for a positive impact to the built environment.