Month: February 2020

Singapore, February 12, 2020 – Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) have signed a power purchase agreement with Sembcorp Solar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp), to install and operate rooftop solar panels on their premises. (more…)

Global challenge offers more than S$1M of funding and resources to tackle the triple threat facing Asian cities of the future
Temasek Foundation’s Liveability Challenge unveils new themes in its search for deep tech solutions for urban sustainability in urban settings

A new, global call for game-changing solutions to grow food, package products, and reduce carbon emissions in cities located in the world’s tropical belt was launched in Singapore. The launch marks the start of The Liveability Challenge, presented by Temasek Foundation, organised by Eco-Business, and convened by Closed Loop Partners, in partnership with Ecosperity Week 2020. (more…)

Davos, Switzerland– Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) has joined the first neutral and public traceability platform capable of visualising blockchain-based supply chain data from multiple companies and sources. It aims to help businesses across industries respond to consumer demands for ethical and environmentally friendly products. The neutral and safe space for collaboration is provided by the World Economic Forum and created in collaboration with Everledger, Lenzing Group, TextileGenesis™, and the International Trade Centre. APR will contribute to Phase 2 of the initiative which seeks to incorporate more data sources. (more…)

Gallant Venture has partnered with Obayashi Corporation – one of Japan’s largest general contractors – to pilot a technologically-advanced eco-tourism focused greenhouse on Bintan island, Indonesia. This was announced at the Joint Development Agreement Signing Ceremony held between the partners. PT Persada Hijau Cemerlang (PHC), a company owned by Gallant Venture and Salim Group, will work with Obayashi Corporation to fine-tune the latter’s pioneering technology to build the Gallant Obayashi Green Agritech Park – a greenhouse optimised for tropical climate using advanced environmental controls. (more…)

Dr. ONG Chee Wee, Victor is the President of Singapore Institute of Building (SIBL) and the Managing Director of ONE SMART Engineering Pte Ltd. He obtained his PhD in Civil Engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Dr. Ong is currently serving on two International Technical Committees and was elected as SPRING Singapore Technical Committee for The Standards Council (Civil & Geotechnical Works). He was named Young Consulting Engineer of the Year in 2014 by the Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES) and in year 2017, Dr. Ong has been awarded Singapore’s Top 50 Engineering Achievements by Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES).

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This is an excerpt from the publication by Re!magining Cities Foundation. An attempt has been made to explain the potentials of a "phased approach" to Digital Twin deployment that help accelerate smarter & greener built environments and communities. They will help make better decisions and reap better benefits.
The three initial areas of Digital Twin Phase One would include:
1. Energy Optimization
2. Health & Well-being
3. Space Optimization

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