Built Environment

As global temperatures rise, governments are setting eco-friendly building standards to address concerns about energy consumption and carbon emissions. Improving energy efficiency in buildings, especially in hot climates where cooling demands increase energy use, has become a major challenge. This has driven the need for sustainable and energy-efficient building materials. Aerogels are among the most promising insulation materials due to their large specific surface area (500-1200 m²/g), high porosity (80-99.8%), and ultra-low density (around 0.003 g/cm³). They are amorphous, chemically inert, non-flammable, and exhibit extremely low thermal conductivity (0.01-0.03 W/(m·K)). Silica aerogel (SA) is particularly notable for having the lowest thermal conductivity, making it ideal for building insulation. The technology owner has developed an advanced insulation coating that incorporating in-house fabricated silica aerogel (SA) powders to enhance both thermal and acoustic insulation in buildings. This technology also works with silica aerogel powders purchased externally. Incorporating 20 vol% SA into paint and plaster formulations can reduce surface temperatures by up to 12°C and chamber temperatures by up to 3.3°C, helping to lower air conditioning use and save energy. The coating also improves acoustic insulation, offering a dual benefit. By meeting the growing demand for greener building solutions, this technology offers a competitive edge in reducing energy consumption and improving overall comfort and building performance.   The technology owner is seeking industrial partners for test-bedding and is also open to licensing opportunities for commercialization, especially with construction companies, building material manufacturers, and developers focused on sustainable and energy-efficient construction.

In the construction sector, manual inspections have traditionally been the primary method for detecting water seepage surface defects, a mandatory requirement for construction projects. However, these inspections often suffer from the inherent subjectivity of human judgment, leading to potential inconsistencies and inaccuracies. To overcome these limitations, a handheld water seepage detection system was developed and rigorously tested in collaboration with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). This innovative system is designed as a portable, intelligent alternative to traditional methods, aiming to enhance the objectivity and reliability of water seepage detection. The system utilizes advanced Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) thermal sensing technology to accurately detect temperature variations indicative of water seepage. Unlike manual inspections, which can be prone to error, this system offers precise differentiation between genuine water seepage defects and common artifacts found on construction sites, such as glue and paint. By minimizing false alarms, it provides a more dependable and efficient approach to identifying and addressing water-related issues. This advancement not only improves the accuracy of inspections but also ensures that potential water damage is detected early, reducing the risk of costly repairs and enhancing the overall integrity of construction projects.    

Maintaining clean air on ships is crucial for the health and well-being of passengers and crew, as well as for the proper functioning of sensitive equipment. Due to the structural specificity of ships and higher reliance on mechanical air conditioning than natural ventilation, addressing indoor air quality issues is particularly important. Advanced air purification solutions would be able to effectively address a range of airborne contaminants, including particulate matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and biological pollutants, ensuring a safer and more pleasant environment on board. A Korean startup has developed an air sterilisation and purification system tailored specifically to the challenges of maritime environments that excels in delivering clean, safe, and compliant air quality solutions. They enhance health and safety, optimise operational efficiency, and contribute to a better overall experience for passengers and crew, while also meeting regulatory requirements and supporting environmental sustainability. The company is seeking collaborators from the maritime and built environment sectors, as well as HVAC and IoT companies, to expand their applications and explore integration of their technologies into existing HVAC systems.

With the increasing complexity and scale of projects, the need for efficient collaboration and information management has become more apparent, especially in large-scale initiatives. In response, many countries have mandated the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to enforce stringent construction project management and document control standards. As a result, BIM has been widely adopted across the industry, demonstrating its significant benefits. To better integrate work processes and connect stakeholders throughout the construction and building lifecycle, a Common Data Environment (CDE) is essential. The CDE provides a single source of truth with ISO 19650 full compliance approach to creating, organizing, and communicating information for project collaboration and lifecycle management of facilities. As a key component of digital transformation, the CDE integrates seamlessly with BIM workflows. It is regarded as one of the pillars of construction digitalization, enhancing BIM's effectiveness by serving as a central repository for collaboration throughout the entire project lifecycle. The technology provider seeks collaboration with construction firms, architects, BIM specialists, IT consultants, and facility managers.

A Digital Twin is a digital representation of a physical object or system, often used in various industries for simulation, analysis, and monitoring. In the built environment, which encompasses everything from buildings and infrastructure to urban planning, Digital Twins have a wide range of potential applications that can significantly enhance efficiency, sustainability, and overall quality of life. Digital twins have emerged as a transformative concept in the built environment, revolutionizing how buildings, infrastructure, and cities are designed, constructed, and managed. This innovative technology leverages the power of digital simulations and real-time data to create virtual replicas of physical assets, offering numerous benefits across various sectors within the built environment. The technology owner is seeking co-development partnerships with building owners, facity management companies, smart city or urban planners to adopt their digital twin technology in achieving their sustainability objectives.

This technology provides simple, practical, and reliable IoT solutions designed for seamless integration and easy deployment across various industries, including Facility Management, Smart Cities, Asset Tracking, and Digital Healthcare. The solutions are designed for high reliability and low total cost of ownership, featuring easy deployment that requires minimal technical expertise. The technology is built with a carrier-grade design approach, ensuring robust performance and exceptional system longevity. It supports extensive scalability and security features, making it ideal for both public and private network operators. The flexible architecture allows for integration with existing digital infrastructures, facilitating improved operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making, and driving forward the digital transformation agenda This offering is particularly suitable for enterprises seeking to implement smart technologies in utilities, facility management, healthcare systems, and industrial IoT environments.

Industries such as retail, transportation, worksites, and law enforcement increasingly demand robust safety and security solutions. Organizations managing multiple CCTV systems and vast video datasets need advanced video analytics for early threat detection, real-time monitoring, and informed decision-making. Cost-effective solutions that ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance are crucial. Without advanced analytics, organizations face challenges like slow manual reviews, limited real-time alerts, and delayed insights, which hinder timely incident detection and response. The intelligent video deep search and analytics solution addresses these issues by leveraging AI technologies such as deep learning, computer vision, and NLP. It enables real-time processing, quick text-based searches, and accurate detection of objects and behaviors. The code-free alert system allows for rapid deployment without technical expertise, enhancing surveillance capabilities, operational efficiency, and overall security.

The rapid development of digitalization is transforming the construction industry, addressing critical challenges such as high energy consumption, elevated management costs, and low operational efficiency. Traditionally, the industry has focused on construction while neglecting operations and maintenance (O&M), relying heavily on manual operations and human experience. These outdated methods are increasingly inadequate for meeting the current demand for smart buildings. Intense competition and high costs have rendered traditional models uncompetitive. Consequently, smart O&M has become essential for improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing service quality in the building and construction industries. The technology owner has developed a full-chain solution that integrates software and hardware, based on their Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) core technology. This solution covers all aspects of building O&M, from underlying hardware devices to upper-level software, intelligent algorithms, and platform services, offering a one-stop solution for various application scenarios. Covering the entire lifecycle of building electromechanical design, construction, operation, and maintenance, it facilitates the digital and intelligent transformation of both new and existing buildings. Additionally, comprehensive low-carbon and energy-saving solutions are provided to maximize the value of energy assets. Supported by digital twins and AI intelligent algorithms, and leveraging a digital platform, the technology owner delivers smart and green solutions to achieve efficient, low-cost, and low-carbon building operation and management. The technology owner seeks collaboration opportunities and partnerships with building portfolio owners and solution providers interested in digital upgrading, energy management, and O&M automation.

High-risk industrial sectors, notably the chemical industry, frequently experience severe safety incidents during production. Traditional risk management approaches, heavily reliant on manual efforts, often suffer from inadequate supervision, incomplete coverage, and suboptimal control. Addressing these challenges, the tech provider offers an advanced solution combining artificial intelligence technologies such as computer vision, the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data analytics. By utilizing existing enterprise cameras and sophisticated algorithmic servers, it establishes a video-based intelligent analysis platform for hidden risk management. This platform enhances overall safety through comprehensive risk perception, proactive hazard identification, predictive warnings, and visual decision-making aids, aiming for widespread and intelligent safety management across high-risk industrial environments.