Tag: MoU

Surbana Jurong and AeroLion Technologies to develop UAV technology for the built environment

UAV technology SJ Aerolion technologies mou surbana jurong
From left to right: K Kawshigan, Business Development Manager, AeroLion Technologies together with Eugene Seah, Senior Director (Special Projects), Surbana Jurong at the MOU signing.

Singapore, 9 April 2019 – Surbana Jurong and AeroLion Technologies today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further develop unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies for the built and natural environment. The MOU was signed at the Unmanned Systems Asia 2019.

Under the MOU, the partners will jointly develop UAV solutions for various project applications, including land reclamation, workplace safety, site progression and fault detection in enclosed areas such as buildings and tunnels. Surbana Jurong aims to integrate these UAV solutions into its current processes to further increase its productivity.

At the same time, combining real-world data from Surbana Jurong’s operations with the UAV’s artificial intelligence platforms will allow Surbana Jurong to offer advance data-driven UAV solutions to its global clients.

The partnership brings together Surbana Jurong’s expertise and experience in planning, design and engineering in the global urban and infrastructure sectors, with AeroLion Technologies’ expertise in UAV technologies that are focused on the building and construction sector.

UAVs are one of several technologies transforming the engineering and construction industry. Its use not only boosts productivity, reduces overall project time and costs, provide more accurate data readings in shorter time and improve worker safety.

Mr Wong Heang Fine, Group CEO of Surbana Jurong said, “As a leader in urban and infrastructure consulting, Surbana Jurong is committed to leverage technology to improve efficiencies in our work and value-add for our clients. We have a dedicated Digital Management Office to drive technology applications throughout the Group. Surbana Jurong already uses UAVs as part of our project processes, from conducting inspections and surveillance, high-precision data collection as well as security-led activities by our subsidiary AETOS. Our collaboration with AeroLion Technologies will further ensure our leadership in the area of UAV applications.”

AeroLion Technologies is a leader in the application of UAV in infrastructure inspection and warehouse management. The Company has strong foundations in Artificial Intelligence (AI), UAV automation and advanced flight operations, and is slated to launch novel solutions for the built environment, following the success of its recent autonomous tunnel inspection UAV platforms. Dr Wang Fei, CEO of AeroLion Technologies said, “At AeroLion Technologies, we always offer users a holistic solution that can benefit them in all areas. We develop entire UAV hardware and software for different needs as well as carry out class leading flight operations using existing UAV technology. By collaborating with Surbana Jurong, we aim to share our UAV expertise in the built environment while learning from one of the best in this industry.”

About Surbana Jurong

Surbana Jurong is one of the largest Asia-based urban and infrastructure consulting firms. Leveraging technology and creativity, Surbana Jurong provides best-in-class consultancy solutions across the entire value chain of the urbanisation and infrastructure domains.

Headquartered in Singapore, the Surbana Jurong Group has a global workforce of over 14,500 employees in more than 130 offices across over 40 countries in Asia, Australia, UK, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, and an annual turnover of around S$1.5 billion.

Surbana Jurong has a track record of close to 70 years, and has built more than a million homes in Singapore, crafted master plans for more than 30 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally.

Surbana Jurong’s motto ‘Building Cities, Shaping Lives’ reflects its belief that development is more than just steel and concrete. Surbana Jurong creates spaces and designs infrastructure where people live, work and play, shaping cities into homes with sustainable jobs where communities and businesses can flourish.

About AeroLion Technologies

AeroLion Technologies is at the forefront of UAV technologies and applications in Singapore and Asia. From deep tunnels to tall skyscrapers, AeroLion Technologies has curated unparalleled UAV solutions throughout multiple industries.

More than 10 years since its spin-off from National University of Singapore Unmanned Research Group, AeroLion Technologies is now the prime choice for many government bodies and Multi-National Corporations (MNCs).

AeroLion Technologies believes that UAV solutions should eventually become an indispensable tool for industrial organisations. Our aim is to apply modern UAV technology in conventional settings so that our smart solutions can be deployed easily.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Surbana Jurong

Jackie Yu
Director, Group Communications
T: +65 6839-7326 M: +65 9688-4269 E: Jackie.YuWC@surbanajurong.com

AeroLion Technologies

K Kawshigan
Business Development Manager, AeroLion Technologies
T: +65 6802-0136 M: +65 9855-4342 E: kawshigan@aerolion.com

– End –

Surbana Jurong signs MOUs with Chongqing and Hainan cities

Surbana Jurong signs MOUs with Chongqing and Hainan cities
(Left) Mr Teo Eng Cheong, Surbana Jurong’s CEO International (Singapore, Southeast Asia and North Asia) signed the MOU at the China-Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Initiative Financial Summit.

People’s Republic of China, 2 November 2018 – Surbana Jurong, one of the largest Asia-based urban and infrastructure consulting firms, further grows its footprint in China as it signed MOUs with the Chongqing Municipal Government and Danzhou Municipal People’s Government respectively.

Surbana Jurong partners China Construction Bank and Chongqing Municipal Government on Chongqing Connectivity Initiative projects

Together with China Construction Bank, Surbana Jurong signed an MOU with the Chongqing Municipal Government to provide support in various areas of the China-Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity.

Areas that the partners will jointly explore include the financing needs of major infrastructure construction, the potential development of a financial technology city and a digital economy pilot zone, the sustainable development of housing rental projects as well as smart cities projects.

Chongqing is a major city in southwest China and only one of four municipalities under the direct administration of the central government.  The China-Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity is the third bilateral project between China and Singapore and is a strategic part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Surbana Jurong was the appointed masterplanner for the Chongqing Liangjiang New Area, providing the blueprint for the city to become a multi-modal hub.

Today’s MOU develops from the collaboration agreement between Surbana Jurong and China Construction Bank signed in September this year[1], to jointly pursue and develop business opportunities arising from the BRI, and to provide industry leading services to clients in the Asia-Pacific region on possible infrastructure construction projects.

Surbana Jurong in collaborative MOU with Danzhou Municipal People’s Government

Separately, Surbana Jurong has signed a collaborative MOU with the Danzhou Municipal People’s Government to explore collaboration in various areas including masterplanning and urban design.

Danzhou is one of the major cities in Hainan province, a tropical island at the southern end of China. The Chinese government has recently earmarked Hainan as a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) that will span 35,400sqkm, which will make it the biggest FTZ in China. It aims to become an international shipping hub and a trading and investment gateway.

The Danzhou government, through the MOU, plans to leverage Surbana Jurong’s global track record and success in planning and design to develop the city into a sustainable industrialised town, to promote investment and raise the living standards of its residents.

Continued commitment in China’s growth

Mr Teo Eng Cheong, Surbana Jurong’s CEO International (Singapore, Southeast Asia and North Asia) said, “Today’s MOUs in two different cities, Chongqing as well as Danzhou, Hainan, signify Surbana Jurong’s continued commitment to working with our partners in China, to support the country in its continued growth and development. Surbana Jurong will continue to contribute our expertise in planning, design, engineering and management, drawing on our global experience in urban and infrastructure projects, to develop sustainable and vibrant cities across China. We look forward to working closely with our partners in bringing their vision to reality.”

Surbana Jurong has been established in China for the past two decades and been involved in over 2,000 projects, including the three China-Singapore bilateral projects.

[1] SJ-CCB Press Release

-End-

About Surbana Jurong

Surbana Jurong is one of the largest Asia-based urban and infrastructure consulting firms. Leveraging technology and creativity, Surbana Jurong provides best-in-class consultancy solutions across the entire value chain of the urbanisation, industrialisation and infrastructure domains.

Headquartered in Singapore, the Surbana Jurong Group has a global workforce of over 14,500 employees in more than 130 offices across over 40 countries in Asia, Australia, UK, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, and an annual turnover of around S$1.5 billion.

Surbana Jurong has a track record of close to 70 years, and has built more than a million homes in Singapore, crafted master plans for more than 30 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally.

Surbana Jurong’s motto ‘Building Cities, Shaping Lives’ reflects its belief that development is more than just steel and concrete. Surbana Jurong creates spaces and designs infrastructure where people live, work and play, shaping cities into homes with sustainable jobs where communities and businesses can flourish.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Surbana Jurong
Jackie Yu
Director, Group Communications
T: +65 6839 7326  M: +65 9688 4269  E: Jackie.YuWc@surbanajurong.com

 

 

Surbana Jurong and Autodesk collaborate to advance technology adoption and digital transformation

Focus on Integrated Digital Delivery, sustainable design and skills development to boost efficiency across architecture, engineering and construction industries

Surbana Jurong MOU with Autodesk to advance technology adoption and digital transformation
From left to right: Mr. Wong Heang Fine, chief executive officer, Surbana Jurong; Mr. Scott Herren, chief financial officer, Autodesk

Toronto, CANADA, 27 September 2018 – Surbana Jurong and Autodesk Asia today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly promote advanced technology adoption, sustainable design excellence and digital skills development to bolster Surbana Jurong’s competitive differentiation and technological leadership.

At the heart of the collaboration is the extension of Building Information Modelling (BIM) beyond architectural design into Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) for Surbana Jurong’s projects and other transformative areas. These include Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA), using artificial intelligence for design, and leveraging BIM and mobile technology on the jobsite to enable cloud-based collaboration and reporting.”

IDD is a key thrust under Singapore’s Construction Industry Transformation Map (ITM). Enabled by BIM, IDD fully integrates processes and stakeholders along the value chain through advanced info-communications technology and smart technologies.

“As a technologically driven leader in urban and infrastructure consulting, Surbana Jurong is committed to driving digital transformation across the built industry’s value chain. This is why we value working with technology leaders like Autodesk who are as dedicated to innovating with their toolsets as we are on our projects,” said Wong Heang Fine, Group Chief Executive Officer, Surbana Jurong.

Together, Surbana Jurong and Autodesk will also explore the development of a Centre of Excellence and robust training and development programme built on Autodesk technology to ensure the former and its extensive partner ecosystem are future ready.

“A growing middle class creates inevitable demand for more housing, transportation, and infrastructure worldwide. Automation presents an opportunity to do things better and is key to ensuring that industry can deliver on these needs while balancing the need to preserve our environment and natural resources,” said Scott Herren, chief financial officer, Autodesk. “Surbana Jurong’s leadership in these areas make it a standout force in the market, and we are excited about the next milestone in our continued collaboration.”

-End-

About Surbana Jurong

Surbana Jurong is one of the largest Asia-based urban and infrastructure consulting firms. Leveraging technology and creativity, Surbana Jurong provides best-in-class consultancy solutions across the entire value chain of the urbanisation, industrialisation and infrastructure domains.

Headquartered in Singapore, the Surbana Jurong Group has a global workforce of over 14,000 employees in more than 120 offices across over 40 countries in Asia, Australia, UK, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, and an annual turnover of around S$1.5 billion.

Surbana Jurong has a track record of close to 70 years, and has built more than a million homes in Singapore, crafted master plans for more than 30 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally.

Surbana Jurong’s motto ‘Building Cities, Shaping Lives’ reflects its belief that development is more than just steel and concrete. Surbana Jurong creates spaces and designs infrastructure where people live, work and play, shaping cities into homes with sustainable jobs, where communities and businesses can flourish.

About Autodesk

Autodesk makes software for people who make things. If you’ve ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you’ve experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with our software. Autodesk gives you the power to make anything. To learn more about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Surbana Jurong
Eva Wong
Group Communications & Branding
E: eva.wongyh@surbanajurong.com
T: +65 6248 1019

Autodesk
Rebecca Wong
APAC Brand Marketing
E: Rebecca.wong@autodesk.com
T: +65 6461 8100

Surbana Jurong signs MOU with China Construction Bank to pursue infrastructure projects in China

Surbana Jurong signs MOU with China Construction Bank to pursue infrastructure projects in China
The MOU was signed by Surbana Jurong GCEO Wong Heang Fine and China Construction Bank COO Mu Naimi.

Singapore, 14 September 2018 – China Construction Bank Corporation Singapore Branch (“CCBSB”) celebrated its 20th anniversary of establishment here in Singapore. The Group Chairman and Executive Director, Mr Tian Guoli, was in Singapore to celebrate this historic milestone.

CCBSB currently operates with a wholesale banking license and has around 80 employees in Singapore. Besides offering corporate banking and trade finance, investment banking, financial market and private banking services, the Branch also serves as a regional centre for six other countries including India, Pakistan, Brunei, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia.

In conjunction with the Anniversary celebration, CCB also signed four Strategic Cooperation MOUs with Surbana Jurong Private Limited (Surbana Jurong), National University of Singapore, CITIC Envirotech Ltd and Credit Suisse (Singapore) Ltd respectively.

Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Finance and His Excellency Mr Hong Xiaoyong, Chinese Ambassador in Singapore, graced the ceremony as Guest-of-Honours.

Surbana Jurong and CCB strategic cooperation

Mr Wong Heang Fine, Group CEO, Surbana Jurong signed the MOU with Mr Mu Naimi, Chief Operating Officer, China Construction Bank, witnessed by Mr Liew Mun Leong, Chairman, Surbana Jurong and Mr Tian Guoli, Chairman and Executive Director, CCB.

Under the MOU, CCB will actively partner with Surbana Jurong, one of the largest Asia-based urban and infrastructure consulting firms, to jointly develop business opportunities arising from the Belt and Road Initiative, and provide industry leading servicesto clients in the Asia-Pacific region on possible infrastructure construction projects.

Surbana Jurong will contribute its expertise in master planning and design, engineering, project development and management across the urban, industrial and infrastructure sectors. CCB will provide its deep experiences in providing financing solutions across a wide range of areas including public-private partnership projects, fixed asset, real estate development, housing lease, technical modification, as well as construction and development financing.

National University of Singapore and CCB strategic cooperation

Professor Andrew Wee, NUS Vice President (University and Global Relations), signed the cooperation agreement with Mr Mu Naimi, Chief Operating Officer, China Construction Bank, witnessed by NUS President Professor Tan Eng Chye, , and Mr Tian Guoli, Chairman and Executive Director, CCB.

Under the agreement, the parties will cooperate in the areas of professional training, research projects, academic exchange, curriculum development, sharing resources and cooperative teaching.

Citic Envirotech Ltd – CCB Singapore strategic cooperation

Mr Hao Weibao, Chairman and Group CEO, CITIC Envirotech Ltd, signed the MOU with Ms Ren Dongyan, General Manager, CCB Singapore Branch, witnessed by Mr Cai Xiliang, Deputy General Manager of CITIC Group and Mr Tian Guoli, Chairman and Executive Director, CCB.

Under the MOU, CCB Singapore will provide a full suite of financial services to Citic Envirotech in the region.

Credit Suisse (Singapore) Ltd – CCB Singapore strategic cooperation

Mr Benjamin Cavalli, CEO Singapore, Credit Suisse signed the MOU with Ms Ren Dongyan, General Manager, CCB Singapore Branch, witnessed by Mr Tian Guoli, Chairman and Executive Director, CCB.

Under the MOU, both parties will jointly identify areas of joint interest in the field of international private banking products and investment solutions.

-END-

For media enquiries and/or event photos, please visit www.ccb.com.sg
________________________________________________________________________
About China Construction Bank Corporation

China Construction Bank Corporation (“CCB” or “the Bank”), headquartered in Beijing, is a leading large-scale joint stock commercial bank in Mainland China, and began operations in October 1954 as China Construction Bank. The Bank was listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange in October 2005 (stock code: 939) and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in September 2007 (stock code: 601939).

At the end of 2017, the Bank’s market value reached US$232.898 billion, ranking fifth among listed banks in the world. The Bank ranked second in the “Top 1000 World Banks” in 2017 in terms of total tier-one capital according to the UK magazine The Banker.

With 14,920 branches and sub-branches, CCB has 352,621 employees and provides services to millions of personal customers and corporate clients. It cooperates closely with the leading enterprises in strategic industries across the Chinese economy and provides services to a large number of high-end customers. CCB owns more than 200 overseas branches of all levels in 29 countries and regions around the world. The Group’s subsidiaries cover multiple business areas, such as mutual funds, financial leasing, trust, life insurance, property insurance, investment banking, futures and pension.

China Construction Bank Corporation, Singapore Branch commenced operations in March 1998 and was issued a wholesale banking licence by the MAS on 9 July 2010. It offers various financial services and products to Singapore companies as well as medium to large Chinese companies, in the areas of corporate banking, trade finance, financial markets, investment banking, private banking business and other financial services.

Visit www.ccb.com for more information.

Surbana Jurong partners HELP University to set up a green design and technology centre in Malaysia

SJ Help university malaysia
Partnership to promote sustainability in the built environment

Kuala Lumpur, 10 August 2018 – HELP University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Surbana Jurong, one of Asia’s largest urban and infrastructure consulting firms, to set up a Green Design and Technology Centre, as well as to promote sustainability in the built environment.

The centre, which will be based in HELP University’s Subang 2 campus, will offer certificate courses on renewable energies, sustainable urban planning, architecture, engineering and infrastructure.  It will also focus on research and development in these fields, and there are plans to offer these courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as in its international schools, at a later stage.

HELP University is embarking on a mission to transform the institution and its programmes to train future generations to be ready for Industry 4.0 in which artificial intelligence, increasing automation, and data analytics will play a key role in managing economies, and the lives of human beings.

The Green Design and Technology Centre is part of HELP University’s plans to meet the growing demand for courses on sustainability in urban developments, and supports the country’s vision of becoming a regional hub for education.  As part of the MOU, both HELP and Surbana Jurong will develop and organise courses on sustainable building design for commercial developers and consultants in Malaysia and the region.

Surbana Jurong MOU with HELP university
Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd’s Managing Director of M&E Engineering, Alfred Neo (left) and HELP University’s Vice-Chancellor & President, Professor Datuk Dr Paul Chan (right) signing the MOU.

The partnership leverages HELP’s experience and reputation in developing quality programmes, and Surbana Jurong’s strong track record in providing sustainable planning, design and engineering solutions to the global urban and infrastructure market.

Mr Wong Heang Fine, Group Chief Executive Officer of Surbana Jurong, said, “Our partnership with HELP will train a new generation of architects, planners and engineers in sustainability in the built environment, while increasing awareness and capabilities among developers. This will help ensure that more cities of the future are resilient and sustainable. Surbana Jurong is excited to lend our global experience to this endeavour and we look forward to working with HELP to promote sustainability to the region.”

Professor Datuk Dr Paul Chan, Vice-Chancellor and President of HELP University said, “This MOU is the beginning of a long term plan to implement green curricula into every aspect of training at this new and exciting Green Design and Technology Centre and we look forward to working with Surbana Jurong to ensure the success of this new venture of HELP University.”

About Surbana Jurong

Surbana Jurong is one of the largest Asia-based urban and infrastructure consulting firms. Leveraging technology and creativity, Surbana Jurong provides best-in-class consultancy solutions across the entire value chain of the urbanisation, industrialisation and infrastructure domains.

Headquartered in Singapore, the Surbana Jurong Group has a global workforce of over 14,000 employees in more than 120 offices across over 40 countries in Asia, Australia, UK, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, and an annual turnover of around S$1.5 billion.

Surbana Jurong has a track record of close to 70 years, and has built more than a million homes in Singapore, crafted master plans for more than 30 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally.

Surbana Jurong’s motto ‘Building Cities, Shaping Lives’ reflects its belief that development is more than just steel and concrete. Surbana Jurong creates spaces and designs infrastructure where people live, work and play, shaping cities into homes with sustainable jobs where communities and businesses can flourish.

About HELP Education Group

HELP University was founded in 1986 to provide affordable quality educational opportunities for Malaysians. It has since developed into a leading institution of higher learning in Malaysia with an international reputation among universities, research organisations, scholars, business, corporate leaders, and governments. HELP University offers a wide and diverse range of programmes covering business, law, management, economics, IT, the social sciences, and the humanities at undergraduate and graduate levels.

The HELP Group has won numerous awards. It was recognised by Forbes Asia in 2011 as one of the top 200 Top Performing companies in Asia Pacific with capitalization below USD 1 billion. It also won the KPMG Shareholder Value Award in 2010, and was ranked 43 among 1,000 public listed companies on the Malaysian Stock Exchange. HELP was also included in the Malaysian Corporate Governance Indext by MSWG, and won the Brand Laureate Award for Best Brand Award for Private Tertiary Education in 2012. In 2011, Group CEO, Datin Chan-Low Kam Yoke, was named Woman Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Surbana Jurong

Jackie Yu
Director, Group Communications
T: +65 6839-7326 M: +65 9688-4269
E: Jackie.YuWC@surbanajurong.com

HELP

Juliet Chan
Deputy Director, Corporate Communications
T: +6 03 27162000 M: + 6012 6250207
E: juliet.chan@help.edu.my

Surbana Jurong signs MOU with Zhejiang real-estate group to develop township in China

Zhejiang urban development in China MOU SZETC
Surbana Jurong was one of 14 companies which signed agreements at 13th Singapore-Zhejiang Economic and Trade Council (SZETC) meeting.

Surbana Jurong has signed an MOU with Zhejiang Communication Investment Real Estate Group to develop a new township as well as commercial and residential properties in China. Surbana Jurong’s Urban Planning & Design team will explore the development of the masterplan for the township and development management services for the project. The MOU was signed by North Asia CEO Michael Ng and Zhejiang Communication Investment Real Estate Group General Manager Dong Wei Guo, and reinforces Surbana Jurong’s commitment to participate in and contribute to the development of industrial cities in China.

Surbana Jurong was among 14 companies which signed agreements at the recent 13th Singapore-Zhejiang Economic and Trade Council (SZETC) meeting. The agreements were signed in the urban solutions, e-commerce, wholesale trade and logistics sectors, adding to the growing Singapore-Zhejiang collaboration. An Enterprise Singapore statement says these agreements “are in line with Zhejiang’s priorities in urban-rural development reforms, industrial upgrading, trade liberalisation and e-commerce to maintain its economic competitiveness”.

ST Engineering, Surbana Jurong and CAPE form Consortium for overseas airport development projects

st engineering Surbana Jurong CAPE consortium overseas airport development projects aviation
Left to right: Surbana Jurong’s Group CEO, Wong Heang Fine, ST Engineering’s President & CEO, Vincent Chong and CAPE’s Managing Director, Peter Lee

Singapore, 21 March 2018 – Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced that it has joined forces with Surbana Jurong Private Limited (Surbana Jurong) and Changi Airport Planners and Engineers Pte Ltd (CAPE) to form a consortium of Singapore-based companies to participate in overseas airport development projects and meet rapidly growing aviation needs.

With projected global airport development expenditure estimated at more than US$1 trillion up to 2058*, the Consortium plans to develop a comprehensive export strategy for this business area with a particular focus on Asia Pacific markets and cities with strong growth potential.

Tapping on the unique strengths and complementary capabilities of the companies, the Consortium will deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that can transform the global airport development industry, enhance the efficiency and security of airport operations, as well as improve air travel experience. This will drive the Consortium’s common objective in implementing smart city initiatives worldwide that enhance standards of living and improve the lives of people.

Harnessing its deep technological capabilities in areas such as data analytics and artificial intelligence, ST Engineering will deliver cutting-edge, next-generation solutions that power global smart cities and transform airport operations. These include the Group’s proven technologies such as analytics-driven airport operations command systems, security solutions such as counter drone, sensor-based intruder detection as well as biometrics screening, unmanned aerobridge systems and autonomous baggage handling systems that promote safe, secure and efficient airport operations.

With its expertise and proven track record in urbanisation, industrialisation and infrastructure planning, Surbana Jurong will offer its full suite of multi-disciplinary services, such as master planning of aerotropoli, large-scale infrastructure, services design, as well as building consultancy services for the aviation sector.

CAPE, the lead consultant for airfield engineering for Changi East Development which encompasses Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 5, will complement the collaboration with its expertise in airport master planning, airfield and engineering, terminal planning, as well as project management.

The Consortium will enable access to the partners’ experience and expertise that strengthen its global, go-to market strategy, as well as deliver greater economies of scale, efficiency and effectiveness.

The MOU was signed by Mr Vincent Chong, President & CEO of ST Engineering, Mr Wong Heang Fine, Group CEO of Surbana Jurong, and Mr Peter Lee, Managing Director of CAPE.

Mr Vincent Chong, President & CEO of ST Engineering said, “Airports of the future are a destination in themselves – less like transit hubs and more like mini Smart Cities. Airport operators have the opportunities to fully harness the power of new technologies from sensors to robotics and data analytics that redefine the travel experience in an integrated manner. This is where ST Engineering, with our strong capabilities in technology and engineering, in collaboration with our partners, Surbana Jurong and CAPE, can positively impact the air transport industry – bringing holistic solutions that leverage new technologies and processes to develop Smart Airports.”

Mr Wong Heang Fine, Group CEO of Surbana Jurong said, “As one of the largest Asia-based urban and infrastructure consulting firms, Surbana Jurong’s strengths lie in the ability to weave airports into the surrounding urban fabrics, creating vibrant aerotropoli that boost the economic development of cities – the airport cities of the future. Our team’s aviation track record spans Singapore, Asia and the Middle East. With this collaboration with CAPE and ST Engineering, we are able to offer a complete integrated solution for aviation clients globally.”

Mr Peter Lee, Managing Director of CAPE, said, “Having worked on over 60 projects in more than 20 countries, CAPE has extensive experience in a broad spectrum of services including master planning, airport engineering, terminal design and project management. We look forward to collaborating with Surbana Jurong and ST Engineering in overseas airport development projects. This partnership harnesses the strengths and experience of three well-established Singapore companies to offer bespoke and comprehensive engineering solutions to airports around the world.”

In the coming months, the companies will initiate activities as part of their strategy to expand the Consortium’s presence in target overseas markets, which include defining tender participation requirements, and developing best practices and go-to-market approach recommended by the steering committee.

*Estimates are drawn from Sydney-based CAPA Centre for Aviation’s research released on 20 July, 2017.

About ST Engineering
ST Engineering (Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd) is a global technology, defence and engineering group specialising in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors. The Group employs about 22,000 people across offices in Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, serving customers in more than 100 countries. Its employees bring innovation and technology together to create smart engineering solutions for customers in the defence, government and commercial segments. Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering reported revenue of S$6.62b in FY2017 and it ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is a component stock of the FTSE Straits Times Index, MSCI Singapore and the SGX Sustainability Leaders Index.

About Surbana Jurong Private Limited
Surbana Jurong Private Limited (SJ) is one of the largest Asia-based urban, industrial and infrastructure consulting firms. Leveraging technology and creativity, SJ provides one-stop consultancy solutions across the entire value chain of the urbanisation, industrialisation and infrastructure domains.

Headquartered in Singapore, the SJ Group has a global workforce of 13,500 employees in more than 120 offices across over 40 countries in Asia, Australia, UK, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, and an annual turnover of around S$1.5 billion.

SJ has a track record of over 50 years, and has built more than a million homes in Singapore, crafted master plans for more than 30 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally.

SJ’s motto ‘Building Cities, Shaping Lives’ reflects its belief that development is more than just steel and concrete. SJ creates spaces and designs infrastructure where people live, work and play, shaping cities into homes with sustainable jobs where communities and businesses can flourish.

About Changi Airport Planners and Engineers
Changi Airport Planners and Engineers (CAPE) was formed in 2007 to provide airport planning and engineering consultancy services to airports worldwide. As a part of Changi Airports International (CAI), CAPE has extensive experience as a consultant, manager and investor in airports in more than 20 countries in four continents. CAPE takes a far sighted and integrated approach to design and capacity planning, aimed at delivering service quality without compromising on sustainable growth and room for expansion. Together with Changi Airports Consultants (CAC), the consultancy arm of CAI, CAPE develops integrated solutions that enable its partner airports and investee airports to offer the best-in-class travel experience while optimising their commercial potential.

For media enquiries, please contact:

ST Engineering
Agnes Chang
Corporate Communications
Tel: (65) 6722 1689
Email: chang.chehhong.agnes@stee.stengg.com

Surbana Jurong 
Jackie Yu
Group Communications & Branding
Tel: (65) 6839 7326
Email: jackie.yuwc@surbanajurong.com

Changi Airports International
Teo Lay Cheng
Corporate Communications
Tel: (65) 6541 1989
Email: teo.laycheng@cai.sg

Surbana Jurong, Phongsavanh Group and Mekong Group collaborate to support Laos’ growth journey

Laos growth journey
Sealing the three-party partnership at Don Chan Palace Hotel, Laos, Vientiane. From left: Yeo Choon Chong, Surbana Jurong’s Deputy CEO, Thedlakhone Douangsonthi, Phongsavanh Group’s Vice-Chairman and Michael Aw, Mekong Group’s CEO.

Vientiane, Laos, 1 September 2017 – In a move that will see Singapore companies share their expertise to support Lao PDR’s growth, Singapore’s Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte. Ltd., Mekong Group Pte. Ltd. and Lao’s Phongsavanh Group today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly pursue business opportunities there.

Under this MOU, the partners aim to support the government’s plan to transform land-locked Laos to a land-linked one through infrastructure projects and to attract investments through strategically planned townships and industrial growth clusters.

Phongsavanh Group is the master developer for an industrial zone development project covering 1300 ha in the city of Vientiane, capital of Laos. Based in Laos, the Group is well-established with over 30 years of experience in various businesses including banking, insurance, airlines and logistics. It is appointed and authorised by the government to drive the development of this industrial zone.

Surbana Jurong will provide its expertise in Urban Development Studies and Strategic Planning. For a start, it will develop the Concept Master Plans for Phongsavanh Group’s Vientiane project, which it aims to complete by the end of the year.Surbana Jurong has successfully completed many internationally renowned industrial parks, townships and city planning, such as Singapore’s Jurong Island Petrochemical Hub, Suzhou Industrial Park, Tianjin Eco-City, Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park, Kigali City in Africa and Amaravati Capital City in India.

Mekong Group will provide its expertise in sourcing international talents and firms to support the project. It is advising Phongsavanh Group on starting new businesses and improving current processes.

The MOU signing ceremony was attended by Singapore’s Ambassador to Laos, Mr Dominic Goh, as well as senior representatives of Laos’ government agencies.

During Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith’s official visit to Singapore in May this year, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that Singapore hopes to be part of Laos’ growth story. Today’s MOU is testament that both countries are taking that step forward together.

“Laos is one of the fastest growing economies in the region and Surbana Jurong is excited to partner Laos on its growth journey. Beyond masterplanning, Surbana Jurong’s design and engineering capabilities in various sectors also complement Laos’ development priorities. We have over fifty years track record in township, industrial and infrastructure development and are pleased to contribute our expertise for Laos’ development success,” said Surbana Jurong’s Group CEO Wong Heang Fine.

Wong added, “This collaboration with Phongsavanh Group and Mekong Group will allow us to leverage each partner’s strengths as we explore other areas of cooperation, with the ultimate aim to help Laos and her people grow and prosper in a sustainable way.”

Mekong Group’s CEO, Michael Aw said, “Laos has remodelled itself into a safe, stable and peaceful nation with big ambitions. Lao PDR today is counted among the world’s fastest growing economies and is set on a course of full regional and international integration.We are excited to start this journey together with Surbana Jurong and Phongsavanh Group, to be the advisor for this project with Phongsavanh Group as the master developer and Surbana Jurong as the master planner. The goal is to eventually build a township and industrial park which is strategically located near the high-speed rail station in Vientiane, a China’s Belt Road Initiatives (BRI).”

He added, “Mekong Group’s focus in Laos is to tap BRI opportunities. We will act fast to secure our first-mover advantage in Laos.We will collaborate with international and Singapore firms to form a consortium to engage these opportunities.”

Mr Thedlakhone Douangsonthi, Vice-Chairman of Phongsavanh Group said, “As a leading local company, Phongsavanh Group, as always, will leverage our capacity and successful experiences to assist Laos to become developed as fast as possible. This new industrial zone will be an example of regional economic and industrial development and will be a pilot project to improve and develop the whole country. We will develop this project to international standards, by seeking experts and talents and by working with experienced and competitive companies. I believe this project will not only drive the development of local economies and industries, for example, to improve local infrastructure and living conditions including modernised plants, houses, apartments, schools, hotels, shopping malls, hospitals, sporting places and so on, but also provide opportunities for international investors to be successful businesses in Laos. I am confident that this project led by Phongsavanh Group will achieve a win-win result.”

About Phongsavanh Group
Phongsavanh Group (PSVG) is a well-known leading group of companies in Lao PDR with successful pioneering enterprises in banking, insurance, petroleum trade and oil distribution, airlines, logistics, bulk supplies, food and beverage, timber, telecommunication supplies, etc. PSVG has played great and significant roles in the economic growth story of Lao PDR as well as various aspects of societal well-being of Lao PDR. “Giving and Sharing” is the core concept that constitutes the mandate of PSVG.The management team of PSVG believes this new collaboration reaffirms their commitment to further promote the development of the economy and support for the community in Lao PDR.

Phongsavanh Group is established by Prof. Dr. Od Phongsavanh who has been awarded a “National Developer Medal” by the central government of Lao PDR on account of many prominent contributions that he has done to develop the society and economy of Laos within several decades. As the founder of Phongsavanh Group, Prof. Dr. Od Phongsavanh always devotes himself to assist the government in developing native economies and assist Lao people in improving the quality of their lives. In view of many successes that Phongsavanh Group has got in the past, Phongsavanh Group is appointed and authorized by the government to drive the development of this industrial zone. By taking this good opportunity, Prof. Dr. Od Phongsavanh expects to get more competitive foreign companies to participate in this projects.

About Mekong Group Pte Ltd
Mekong Group is a Singapore based company with a focus in Lao PDR. It plays an advisory role and manages strategic partnerships for Lao PDR companies and state-owned enterprises. In Singapore, it is renowned for their 3T approach (Talent, Technology and Trust), which is also reflected in Mekong Group’s core values. It believes that good management and transparency, being the Singapore branding will help to build Trust with its clients. It aims to bring the best in class practice & technology to improve its clients’ business.

The Group strives to bring in the regional resources to tap on the growth story in Laos, be it:

  1. Investors,
  2. Joint Venture(JV) partners to start new business/partnership,
  3. Consultants to improve a process/project and
  4. Talents (people).

For media enquiries, please contact:

Surbana Jurong
Jackie Yu
Deputy Director, Group Communications
Tel: (+65) 6839 7326
Mobile: (+65) 9688 4269
Email: Jackie.YuWC@surbanajurong.com

Mekong Group
Steve Chng
Chief Operating Officer
Tel: (+65) 6636 0990
Mobile: (+65) 81810 4838
Email: Steve.Chng@mekonggroup.com.sg

About Surbana Jurong
Surbana Jurong Private Limited (SJ) is one of the largest Asia-based urban, industrial and infrastructure consulting firms. Leveraging technology and creativity, SJ provides one-stop consultancy solutions across the entire value chain of the urbanisation, industrialisation and infrastructure domains.

Headquartered in Singapore, the SJ Group has a global workforce of 13,000 employees in 113 offices across 44 countries in Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, and an annual turnover of around S$1.3 billion.

SJ has a track record of over 50 years, and has built more than a million homes in Singapore, crafted master plans for more than 30 countries and developed over 50 industrial parks globally.

SJ’s motto ‘Building Cities, Shaping Lives’ reflects its belief that development is more than just steel and concrete. SJ creates spaces and infrastructure services where people live, work and play, shaping cities into homes with sustainable jobs where communities and businesses can flourish.

 

 

SMEC signs MoU with OGC to extend partnership into South America

SMEC mou OCG south america
MOU signing between SMEC and Oriental Consultants Global

SMEC International Pty Ltd of Australia, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Surbana Jurong Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Oriental Consultants Global Co. Ltd (OCG) of Japan to build on OCG and SMEC’s successful partnering in South Asia and Asia Pacific and extend it into the South American region.

The MOU supports SMEC’s strategic growth in South America and aligns with its broader strategy of developing key partnerships to provide clients with enhanced project management benefits and global consultancy services.

The MOU was signed by Eiji Yonezawa, President Oriental Consultants Global, and Andy Goodwin, Chief Executive Officer SMEC Holdings. Stephen Lacey, Deputy General Manager OCG and George Lasek, Chief Operation Officer, Americas SMEC were also present as witnesses for the signing.

“We are delighted that the partnership with OCG allows us to continue our growth story by expanding our very deep and long standing relationship into South America. The value add for our clients is enormous. By utilising innovative technologies we keep projects on schedule, reduce technical risks, meet budget requirements and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Our local knowledge, coupled with international experience, allows us to assist our clients realise additional benefits while continuing to reduce overall project risk,” Andy Goodwin said at the signing ceremony.

“I am extremely pleased to deepen the relationship between SMEC and OCG. Our companies have been cooperating for over five years now to combine our complementary strengths for the mutual advantage of our companies, our Clients, and the stakeholders of the projects we jointly undertake. I look forward to the next chapter in our shared development,” commented Eiji Yonezawa.

SMEC has delivered engineering and management services in different countries for over 30 years and provides consultancy services across the lifecycle of a project from the design and construction phase, through to operations and maintenance, and until final decommissioning

________________________________________________________________________________________________

About Oriental Consultants Global

Oriental Consultants Global provides comprehensive management services for complex projects, ranging from project creation to the management of planning, design and construction, and facility management and operations, under the principles of prompt, locally-based actions and attentive services. www.oriconsulglobal.com

About SMEC 

SMEC’s origins date back to the iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949. Today SMEC is consistently recognised for technical excellence and design innovation by the world’s leading engineering bodies. Striving to deliver service excellence across a range of industry sectors, SMEC has developed and refined a core service offering covering the lifecycle of a project. SMEC’s projects help to generate economic wealth and provide essential infrastructure services in some of the world’s fastest growing economies. SMEC is a member of the Surbana Jurong Group. www.smec.com

For more information please contact:

Angus Macpherson, Director of Operations

E: angus.macpherson@smec.com T: +61 2 9925 5552 M:+61 421 619 244 www.smec.com

About Surbana Jurong

Surbana Jurong Private Limited (SJ) is one of the largest Asia-based urban, industrial and infrastructure consulting firms. Leveraging technology and creativity, SJ provides one-stop consultancy solutions across the entire value chain of the urbanisation, industrialisation and infrastructure domains.

Headquartered in Singapore and wholly owned by Temasek Holdings, the SJ Group has a global workforce of 13,000 employees in 113 offices across 44 countries in Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, and an annual turnover of around S$1.3 billion.

SJ has a track record of over 50 years, and has built more than a million homes in Singapore, crafted master plans for more than 30 countries and developed over 50 industrial parks globally.

SJ’s motto ‘Building Cities, Shaping Lives’ reflects its belief that development is more than just steel and concrete. SJ creates spaces and infrastructure services where people live, work and play, shaping cities into homes with sustainable jobs where communities and businesses can flourish.

 

Surbana Jurong signs MoU with Arctron Data & Innovation Technology

sj arctron mou
(Left to right) Mr Teo Eng Cheong, CEO International (Singapore, Southeast Asia, North Asia), Surbana Jurong Private Limited with Mr Li Jia Jun, General Manager, Arctron Data & Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. at the MOU signing

China, 31 May 2017 – Surbana Jurong has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Arctron Data & Innovation Technology Co., Ltd (ADIT) to jointly develop Facilities Management (FM) related software products based on Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology. The MOU was signed by Teo Eng Cheong, Chief Executive Officer International (Singapore, Southeast Asia, North Asia) of Surbana Jurong and Li Jia Jun, General Manager of ADIT, at the grand opening of ADIT in Shanghai.

ADIT is the newly established digital arm of Arcplus Group PLC, one of China’s most influential architectural design institutions, that has completed over 30,000 design and consulting projects worldwide. ADIT will spearhead the digital transformation of Arcplus Group and focus on research and integration of digital technology such as BIM, BIM FM, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing.

Under the MOU, Surbana Jurong and ADIT will collaborate to develop a BIM:FM software. ADIT will provide product development and technology support services while Surbana Jurong will contribute in FM domain knowledge. The developed technology will serve as an extension of the value chain from architecture, engineering and construction industry into the FM industry. It will also increase the productivity of FM managers. Digitising the FM processes through BIM:FM technology brings benefits to building owners in terms of cost saving for their long term building maintenance and operational cycle.

“The collaboration between Surbana Jurong and ADIT will put us ahead of the digital curve. The MOU is aligned with Surbana Jurong’s digital transformation to introduce digital tools across our services to raise productivity and performance of manpower-intensive businesses such as FM for our customers. Our sterling track record in managing operationally-ready facilities testifies to our capability and experience. We are excited to work with like-minded companies, such as ADIT, to complement and grow with us,” Mr Teo said.

“Digitisation is playing an increasingly important role in the construction industry. Digitising the operation and maintenance of buildings will greatly improve management efficiency, as well as save manpower and material resources. BIM technology-based FM will achieve the ultimate value of BIM technology and is the foundation of constructing intelligent buildings, parks and even smart cities. The collaboration between Surbana Jurong and ADIT is a win-win partnership that will take FM as key point and gradually expand to all aspects of digitising the engineering construction industry,” Mr Li said.

About Arctron Data & Innovation Technology Co., Ltd
Actron Digital & Innovation Technology Co., Ltd, the parent company of information industry in emerging business that Arcplus pays much attention to during the 13th Five-Year plan, focuses on establishing such three business engines as “Internet plus design”, “digitisation plus architecture” and “virtualisation plus engineering”, and explores the Internet Plus, Internet of Things, cloud computing, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, facilities management, GIS (geographic information system) and other integrated technology industrial programmes. Such new virtual, shared and free Internet plus design model would facilitate the digital transformation of Arcplus Group, which will ultimately develop into an Internet platform company in the construction industry.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Lim Wee Leng
Senior Manager, Group Communications & Branding
Tel: (+65) 6248 1124
Mobile: (+65) 9663 1160
Email: weeleng.lim@surbanajurong.com

About Surbana Jurong
Surbana Jurong Private Limited (SJ) is one of the largest Asia-based urban, industrial and infrastructure consulting firms. Leveraging technology and creativity, SJ provides one-stop consultancy solutions across the entire value chain of the urbanisation, industrialisation and infrastructure domains.

Headquartered in Singapore and wholly owned by Temasek Holdings, the SJ Group has a global workforce of 13,000 employees in 113 offices across 44 countries in Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, and an annual turnover of around S$1.3 billion.

SJ has a track record of over 50 years, and has built more than a million homes in Singapore, crafted master plans for more than 30 countries and developed over 50 industrial parks globally.

SJ’s motto ‘Building Cities, Shaping Lives’ reflects its belief that development is more than just steel and concrete. SJ creates spaces and infrastructure services where people live, work and play, shaping cities into homes with sustainable jobs where communities and businesses can flourish.