Built Environment

This technology solution empowers organisations to easily calculate and visualise their Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by responding to a series of straightforward, user-friendly questions. It provides a powerful and accessible starting point for companies seeking to understand and manage their carbon footprint, enabling them to make informed decisions toward sustainability goals. By simplifying the often complex emissions tracking process, this solution supports businesses of all sizes in taking meaningful first steps on their journey towards environmental responsibility and climate action.  This solution is accessible to all users looking to understand their carbon footprint.

Monitoring safety and productivity on industrial sites is traditionally manual, error-prone, and resource-intensive. Supervisors often struggle to monitor multiple CCTV feeds, leading to missed incidents and project delays. This technology leverages AI-powered video analytics to automate the detection of safety violations—such as missing PPE, high-risk behavior, and productivity lapses—without the need for constant human oversight. In Singapore alone, over 3,000 construction-related injuries and 17 fatalities were reported in 2023, underscoring the need for smarter solutions. Beyond real-time alerts, the system delivers actionable insights to support long-term safety improvements and operational efficiency. The technology owner is seeking system integrators and software companies for R&D collaboration and test-bedding.

This technology uses Machine Learning and AI algorithms to identify what appliances get plugged in to a building and when they are wasting energy. Plug Power represents 40% of the energy in a commercial building. Half of this energy is wasted with appliances left on when nobody is in the building. When wasted energy is found the plugs automatically switch off the appliances wasting energy and turn them back on before people return to the building. The technology not only saves energy and carbon emissions but makes buildings safer by detecting and preventing unsafe energy loads as well as reporting on occupancy and enabling behavioural change with occupants. The technology provider is seeking collaboration partners among businesses operating commercial buildings that utilize plug sockets — particularly those with multiple locations and high energy-consuming appliances. Potential partners include, but are not limited to, retail chains, F&B chains, the hospitality industry, healthcare facilities, education and training centres, and fitness and wellness chains.

Manual built environment inspection suffers from multiple issues such as shortage of manpower, human error and miscommunication. To overcome these issues, there is a need for an automated and centralized inspection system capable of detecting multiple defects of interest and presenting the inspection results in an easy to access format. The technology presented uses data acquired from LiDAR and Cameras mounted on an autonomous robot to inspect building interiors and external facades. The system utilizes an AI engine and can accurately detect defects such as cracks, holes, and other built imperfections stated in building quality guidelines such as CONQUAS. Defect reports can be autonomously generated after the acquired image and LiDAR data has been processed by the AI analytics engine. 

This technology represents an innovative approach to indoor air quality (IAQ) management, focusing on sustainability and energy efficiency. Leveraging the principle of dilution, outdoor airflow can be adjusted dynamically to balance energy consumption and air quality. The system uses a predefined control algorithm to determine the optimal mix of outdoor and recirculated air based on the concentration of particulate matter or carbon dioxide in the indoor environment. Users can customise the system's operation based on their IAQ requirements, ensuring efficient ventilation while minimising energy usage. This low-cost solution aims to tackle challenges associated with IAQ, energy efficiency, and sustainability that cannot be accomplished by traditional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Instead, integrating decentralised air purification technologies into building design and urban planning initiatives, indoor pollutants can be removed while minimising operational costs and environmental impact. City planners can now better prioritise IAQ and energy efficiency from the outset, ensuring that future developments contribute to healthier, more livable communities. Public health, well-being, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience can be strengthened. This technology is best suited for retrofitting air conditioning systems in small to medium-sized residential care facilities and commercial buildings.

Facing the dual challenge of high energy consumption and the need for effective air purification in urban environments, this solution optimizes air filtration in HVAC systems. By employing advanced sound wave technology, the specialized emitter agglomerates fine airborne particles, making them easier to capture and significantly reducing the pressure drop across air handling units. This method not only lowers energy usage but also extends filter lifespan, cutting operational costs and maintenance needs. Ideal for building operators and industries that prioritize energy efficiency and superior indoor air quality, such as commercial real estate, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities, this system meets stringent G4 filtration standards and achieves performance levels equivalent to MERV 13 and MERV 14 filters.  The technology presents a cost-effective solution that significantly enhances HVAC performance and air quality, positioning itself as a sustainable investment for facilities dedicated to optimizing operational efficiency and environmental health. It improves motor energy consumption by up to 45%, while also enhancing air quality and reducing operational costs in HVAC systems. The technology owner is actively seeking collaboration partners for research and development, as well as opportunities for test-bedding within the HVAC systems field to enhance indoor air quality.

The demand for cost-effective and efficient vibration monitoring solutions is increasing due to growing concerns about disaster preparedness, infrastructure resilience, and industrial safety. As investments in smart cities, transportation infrastructure, and industrial automation expand, the need for real-time, accessible, and affordable monitoring solutions is becoming more critical to ensuring safety and operational efficiency. To address these challenges, the technology owner has developed a highly versatile and low-cost vibration sensor that provides real-time, multi-axis vibration data monitoring with high sensitivity and accuracy - at a significantly lower cost than existing commercial solutions. This sensor is particularly suited for applications requiring high precision and stability, including inertial measurement units, platform stabilization systems, industrial machinery diagnostics, and transportation and environmental monitoring. Unlike traditional vibration monitoring systems, which often require expensive proprietary software and complex installation, this user-friendly solution enables both professionals and non-specialists to access real-time data via a standard web interface, eliminating the need for specialized software. The technology owner is seeking collaborations with government agencies, civil engineering firms, construction companies, transportation authorities, industrial monitoring services, and research organizations to deploy and scale this innovation.

This technology provides a modular and scalable battery energy storage system, designed to optimize power usage in construction, industrial, and commercial applications. The system integrates Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery technology, for the benefits on high energy efficiency, extended lifespan, and enhanced safety. The battery solution includes solar panel integration and pairing, allowing clean energy charging during the day whilst reducing grid dependence and usage of diesel generators. It addresses the challenge of unreliable and inefficient on-site power sources, replacing fuel-based systems with a clean, quieter, and a more cost-effective alternative. The system also supports remote monitoring via IoT, enabling real-time energy management, predictive maintenance, and optimized performance. This solution is ideal for construction companies, energy providers, and industrial facilities looking to enhance sustainability, cost savings, and operational efficiency especially in places were noise and space is a concern.

Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) is widely used for blast protection and structural reinforcement of concrete elements in buildings and infrastructure. However, conventional FRP solutions have limitations due to labour-intensive applications such as on-site preparation and resin mixing, inconsistent quality, long curing time, and low productivity. The technology is a glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) roll pre-saturated with a tacky resin system that can be easily applied to structural elements like “double-sided tape”. The resin-infused GFRP can fully cure in natural light within a few hours, strengthening the structure with only a marginal increase in wall thickness. A fire-retarding version of GFRP is also available. The GFRP solution is fast and efficient with minimal on-site tools and less dependent on workmanship skills. The technology is available for IP licensing and collaboration with industrial partners who are interested in adopting the fast-curing GFRP technology in their products and applications.