Green and Sustainable Built Environment with Innovative Solutions

Time (GMT+8) 

20 March 2025

13:00 – 13:40 

Innovative Solutions for Design and Construction of Infrastructure Projects  

Synopisis: 
With the growing demand for resilient and sustainable infrastructure, innovative engineering solutions are essential in tackling challenges related to slope stabilization, embankment design, and stormwater management. This session will delve into the advancements in geogrid systems, focusing on enhancing slope and embankment stability. It will highlight the structural and environmental advantages, real-world case studies, and emerging trends in geosynthetic reinforcement. In addition, the session will cover sustainable stormwater management solutions through the modular bloc system, which improves rainwater harvesting and stormwater control for urban and infrastructure projects. By exploring the practical applications of geogrid and modular bloc systems, engineers, developers, and industry partners will gain insights into how these technologies can contribute to cost-effective, high-performance, and environmentally sustainable infrastructure. The session will demonstrate how these solutions optimize project efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and help build resilient infrastructure for the future.

Speaker

• Mr Ng Pin Yuan, One Smart Engineering Pte Ltd

13:40 – 14:20 

Measuring in-situ Concrete Strength with Temperature-Matched Curing to Unlock Higher Productivity and Sustainability for Construction Projects

Synopisis: 
Short Description of the Talk Every builder faces the crucial question of determining when freshly poured concrete has achieved the necessary strength to progress to the next phase of construction. Traditionally, they depend on standard-cured samples for strength assessment, yet these may inaccurately represent on-site conditions due to variations in temperature and volume. Additionally, the need for shorter cycle time can lead to the use of concrete that is over-engineered. ConcreteAI provides innovative solutions that integrate real-time monitoring with temperature-matched curing—an authority-recognized method for accurately assessing in-situ concrete strength. This approach enhances quality assurance, boosts productivity, and encourages the adoption of concrete mixes designed specifically to reduce carbon footprints. In the presentation, the speaker will explain how the solution works, the key methodologies, its application in different projects, and its benefits, including reducing the frequency of tests, minimizing the use of higher-grade concrete, and promoting the use of GGBS concrete.

Speaker

• Ms Chang Qinyang, ConcreteAI

14:20 – 15:10 

Leveraging Technologies for Periodic Facade Inspection

Synopisis: 
Yhe Periodic Facade Inspection (PFI) regime, introduced in January 2023, aims to help building owners identify and address facade deterioration. NovaPeak uses drones and AI for advanced facade inspections and works closely with a network of Professional Engineers, Façade Inspectors, and Rope Access Technicians. Our commitment lies in fostering closer cooperation to continually promote industry best practices. We regularly consult with our industry partners to learn how to optimize survey and inspection activities. This process, known as practice benchmarking, drives significant improvements. LiveInspect.ai champions a tailored survey and inspection approach, leveraging artificial intelligence and data management through its software and app. Developed by NovaPeak, LiveInspect.ai enhances building inspections with a focus on facades. The platform streamlines collaboration and communication among stakeholders involved in building inspections and repairs. Together, these features enable fast, accurate, and cost-effective assessments of building conditions, ensuring structural integrity and energy efficiency..

Speaker

• Mr Eugene Choy, NovaPeak Pte Ltd

15:10 – 15:30  

Tea Break

15:30 – 16:00  

Sustainable Infrastructure Through Real-Time Geotechnical Monitoring

Synopisis: 
Real-time geotechnical monitoring is a crucial tool for promoting sustainability in construction, transportation, and infrastructure projects. This presentation focuses on the use of advanced technologies like Shape Array (SAA) and Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS), to provide key information related to soil stability, groundwater and structural integrity. With these advancement in technologies and its widespread adoption, real-time monitoring can lead to safer, more efficient and eco-friendly engineering practices, paving the way for a more sustainable future.

Speaker

• Dr Henry Tan, Geonamics (S) Pte Ltd 

16:00 – 16:30

Sustainable Concrete with EN206

Accelerating Construction with Nanotechnology: Enhancing Early-Strength Concrete for Speed and Sustainability

Synopsis: 
Sustainable Concrete with EN206:

This presentation explores the integration of sustainability within concrete technology, guided by the principles of EN 206, the latest Eurocode for concrete. The discussion begins with an overview of the importance of sustainability in construction, particularly in the context of concrete. It then addresses the types of cement specifed by EN 197, with a focus on the role of composite cements in reducing the carbon footprint. Additionally, the presentation explores the advantages of incorporating manufactured sand and recycled aggregates, which contribute to waste reduction and resource efficiency. The session also evaluates the effectiveness of chemical additives in optimising concrete mix design for enhanced sustainability. Finally, the talk reviews the three design methods permitted by EN 206, with particular emphasis on performance-based design, which offers flexibility in achieving both sustainability and structural integrity. This presentation aims to equip professionals with the knowledge necessary to implement sustainable practices in concrete production and design, in accordance with contemporary standards and environmental objectives.

Accelerating Construction with Nanotechnology:

Enhancing Early-Strength Concrete for Speed and Sustainability: Fast-track construction has become the norm for various structures, including shopping malls, warehouses, factories, semiconductor fabrication facilities, hospitals, and other projects with strict time constraints. These projects utilise either precast or in-situ concrete applications. While traditional normal-strength concrete (NSC) is widely available, its strength development is relatively slow-typically reaching only 30–40% of its ultimate strength within a day and about 80% in seven days. In contrast, high early-strength concrete (HESC) is the preferred solution for rapid construction, achieving 50–70% of its characteristic strength within a day while also offering high long-term strength. This technical talk will explore how advancements in nanotechnology are enhancing early strength development in concrete, enabling faster construction timelines while reducing cement usage and promoting sustainability

Speaker

• Dr Yeo Shih Horng, YSH Concrete Technology Sdn. Bhd. 

16:30 – 17:00

Panel Discussion