This year’s seminar, supported by 34 sponsors and co-organizers, drew a record-breaking 240 participants, and featured 12 distinguished keynote speakers from around the globe. The seminar’s theme, Boosting Productivity and Efficiency in Modern Construction with Advanced Materials, emphasized innovation, sustainability, and collaboration in the concrete and construction industries.
The event served as a premier platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and exchanging ideas, fostering opportunities for future collaboration among professionals, academics, students, and industry leaders dedicated to advancing concrete technology and sustainable construction practices.
Seminar Chair: Dr Geng Guoqing
The seminar was Chaired by Dr Geng Guoqing, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, and Board Director of ACI-SC.
Guest-of-Honor – Er. Kaliannan THANABAL, Commissioner of Building Control, Group Director (Building Resilience), Building & Construction Authority (BCA)
The seminar was honoured to have Er. Kaliannan Thanabal, Commissioner of Building Control and Group Director (Building Resilience) at the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), as the Guest of Honour.
In his address, Er. Thanabal highlighted the pivotal role of concrete technology in advancing sustainable construction practices. He shared valuable insights on the challenges and opportunities in balancing technological advancements with climate resilience and sustainability goals.
Welcome Address – Mr Lu Jinping, President of ACI(SC)
Mr Lu Jinping, President of ACI(SC), gave a warm welcome address. In his opening remarks, Mr. Lu welcomed all participants, including the Guest of Honour, VIPs, keynote speakers, sponsors, and delegates, with heartfelt gratitude. He emphasized the importance of innovative solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency in construction, highlighting ACI-SC’s significant achievements over the past year, including two study tours to China.
Mr. Lu concluded by expressing his appreciation for the attendees’ commitment to advancing concrete technology and their dedication to building a sustainable future.
Keynote Sessions and Speakers
The seminar featured four technical sessions, each focusing on transformative trends in construction productivity, efficiency, and sustainability:
- Future Trends in Construction Productivity & Efficiency with Advanced Materials
- Prof. Liu Jiaping, Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, Chair Professor at Southeast University, and Director of Sate Key Laboratory of High Performance of Civil Engineering Materials, China
- Dr Jeyatharan Kumarasamy, Director (Civil Design) and Deputy Chief Specialist (round Engineering), Land Transport Authority, Singapore
- Dr Du Hongjian, Lecturer, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
- Advancing Productivity in Contemporary Construction Practices
- Dr Justin Yeoh Ker Wei, Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
- Associate Prof. Muhd Norhasri Muhd Sidek, Principal Researcher, Institute for Infrastructure Engineering and Sustainable Management and School of Civil Engineering, University Technology MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
- Dr Herbert Zheng, CEO of Glorious Concrete (H.K.) Ltd, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Cutting-Edge Techniques for Enhancing Construction Efficiency
- Dr Tan Jun Yew, Assistant General Manager, Samwoh Ready Mix Pte Ltd
- Dr Tamilselvan Thangyah, R&D Director, JOE Green Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Associate Prof. Yang, En-Hua, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
- Digital Transformation in Construction: Tools & Strategies
- Dr Wang Jun, Deputy General Manager, China West Construction Group, China West Construction Group, China
- Mr Daryl Chew, Chief Operating Officer, PylonAI Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Ms Chang Qinyang, Co-founder and CEO, Concrete AI, Singapore
Prize Presentation for Concrete Floater Competition
The annual concrete competition seeks to facilitate the progress of the local concrete industry toward high-performance and sustainable concrete technology with an aim to create some positive vibes among the industry players, academic researchers, and students from High Learning Institutions (HLIs). The competition is open to individuals, tertiary institutes, companies, and organizations both at home and abroad.
The Concrete Floater Competition 2024 challenged participants to develop innovative and sustainable concrete solutions. The competition attracted 9 teams, including 2 teams from China, 2 from Malaysia, and 5 from Singapore.
After three days of rigorous evaluation by a distinguished panel of experts, the top five teams were recognized with awards:
- Gold Award: $1,000
- Silver Award: $800
- Bronze Award: $500
- Merit Awards: $300
- Commendations: $200
ACI-SC Annual Seminar 2024 – Platform for Networking, Knowledge Sharing, and Idea Exchange
ACI-SC Annual Seminar 2024 offered an unparalleled platform for collaboration, innovation, and networking. It served as a catalyst for new ideas and partnerships, reinforcing ACI-SC’s commitment to advancing concrete technologies in Singapore and beyond.
In his closing speech, Dr Tan Jun Yew, Vice President of ACI-SC, commended the true spirit of collaboration and innovation displayed throughout the event. He thanked all delegates, including the VIPs, keynote speakers, moderators, sponsors, and attendees, for their invaluable contributions.
For full details on ACI-SC Annual Seminar 2024 and Concrete Floater Competition 2024, please visit ACI-Singapore Chapter website: www.concrete.org.sg
