Built Environment

As infrastructure all around the world continues to age, asset owners face increasing challenges related to corrosion, rust, and material degradation. Simultaneously, rising environmental regulations and the global shift toward sustainable practices have created strong demand for long-lasting, eco-friendly asset protection solutions. The market of corrosion protection coating is expected to grow significantly, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, driven by the demand for energy-efficient, low-maintenance alternatives. In response to these challenges, the technology owner has developed a revolutionary nano-coating solution based on a proprietary nanoparticle formulation. This advanced coating directly addresses three critical industrial concerns: corrosion, surface deterioration and thermal inefficiency across a wide range of operating environments. Unlike conventional coatings that often degrade quickly under harsh conditions, such as UV radiation, high humidity, and marine environments, this single-layer nano-coating delivers exceptional corrosion resistance and enhanced reliability. By effectively reducing surface temperatures, the coating helps protect the underlying substrate while decreasing energy demands for indoor cooling, resulting in tangible operational savings. Its VOC-compliant formulation also ensures environmental sustainability and enhances workplace safety. It extends the lifespan of critical infrastructure components with fewer maintenance cycles while also reflecting infrared and UV radiation to support energy efficiency goals. The technology owner is actively seeking test-bedding opportunities with industrial partners in sectors such as oil & gas, marine & shipyard, infrastructure, and heavy manufacturing, particularly valuable for high-value or difficult-to-access assets, where reducing maintenance frequency and minimizing operational downtime are essential.

As climate change accelerates, rising temperatures and extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and severe. Heat stress has become a critical health and safety concern worldwide—particularly for outdoor workers in sectors like construction and landscaping, as well as for athletes and individuals in high-exertion environments. In recent years, cases of heat stroke, dehydration, and other heat-related illnesses have been on the rise, highlighting the need for a more proactive and automated approach to heat monitoring. Traditional manual monitoring often relies on general weather forecasts, which are insufficient—especially in high-heat environments. Without early warning systems, heat stress can go undetected and lead to serious health risks. This automated WGBT (Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature) system provides hourly readings and triggers real-time alerts when conditions exceed safe thresholds. This helps prevent heat strokes before they become life-threatening. The system enables organizations and sports clubs to respond promptly, encouraging individuals to rest and hydrate as conditions change. Data is accessible via mobile devices or web dashboards, with support for multiple deployment sites. Each location is color-coded by temperature levels for easy recognition and rapid decision-making.

In today’s Building Automation (BA) industry, the growing demand for smarter, more connected buildings is accelerating the shift from traditional Modbus/RS485-based devices to Ethernet-enabled BA devices. RS485 is a long-established serial communication standard valued for its reliability over long distances and in electrically noisy environments—making it a staple in industrial and building automation systems. However, upgrading to Ethernet typically requires costly and labor-intensive rewiring to replace existing Modbus/RS485 cabling with Ethernet cables. This technology offers a cost-effective alternative by enabling IP-based data communication over the existing Modbus/RS485 infrastructure already deployed in facilities. It supports communication speeds ranging from several Mbps to tens of Mbps and transmission distances of several kilometres, making it especially suitable for large-scale building environments.  The technology provider is seeking to collaborate with commercial building owners, industrial facilities and manufacturing plants, building automation companies, system integrators, and facility management firms that are looking to enhance operational efficiency and upgrade infrastructure with minimal retrofitting.

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.