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 SINGAPORE’S CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY JOURNEY

Hugh Lim
CEO, Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Singapore

We shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment.

SCOPE OF PRESENTATION
i Singapore’s Construction Productivity Journey

ii Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA)

iii Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD)

iv The Way Forward

Singapore’s Construction Industry is Transforming
Key Trends
Emphasis driving Change,
on Climate our transformation
Global Warming and Energy Security

Greater Urbanisation and Increasing Manpower Squeeze

• Need to adopt more advanced construction technologies (e.g. DfMA)
External web sources

Gearing towards Digital Revolution

• Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) as key enabler of DfMA adoption

External web sources

Dealing with Climate Change

• Greater focus on sustainable construction practices

External web sources

Singapore’s Construction Industry Transformation Map (ITM)
 Digital
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly DfMA Engineering

OUE

Design for Manufacturing and

and Assembly
ssembly
(off-site and automation) (on-site)
(on-site)

Moving work offsite will improve productivity in 3 ways

• Controlled factory environment
• Greater scope for automation
• Options for offshoring
 Adopting Prefabrication
o Modular Design
 Digital
DfMA Changes the Way We Build DfMA Engineering
Continuum of DfMA technology
Components: …Integrated Assemblies:
Incremental Improvement… Game-Changing Improvement

Prefab components Advanced Prefab Systems Integrated Sub-assemblies Fully-integrated Integrated Assemblies
Structural

Structural Steel / Prefabricated Prefinished

Precast Mass Engineered Timber (MET)
Advanced Precast / Hybrid Volumetric Construction (PPVC) 40%
Architectural

On-site Dry Applied Finishes Prefinished Surfaces PBUs PPVC

MEP

Flexible Water Pipe/ Prefab Ceiling Module/ Prefab Module with Platform/
Prefab Plant PPVC
Sprinkler Dropper Catwalk
 Digital
Establishing a Robust DfMA Ecosystem DfMA Engineering
1. Increase adoption to improve productivity
Key Objectives: 2. Reduce cost premium for sustained adoption
3. Sufficient capacity and capabilities to support adoption

Creating sufficient lead

demand quickly is critical for B SUPPLY CAPACITY &
sustainable DfMA adoption Key Strategies:
A CAPABILITIES
DEMAND (e.g. developers, consultants, 1. Build sustained
A
contractors, suppliers, logistics)
demand
Creating Economies
REGULATIONS of Scale & B2. Build supply capacity
Competition
& capabilities
Lower Cost for DfMA Technology Adoption
Creating Lead Demand for DfMA A DEMAND

(a) Public sectorTaking the lead - Public sector projects adopting DfMA
takingaking

Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction Prefabricated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

NTU Hostel Healthcare Hub
 2 projects
 16 projects (on-going)
(4 completed , 12 on-going)

Photo: NTU Photo: MOHH

Mass Engineered Timber Structural Steel

Sports Hall State Courts Towers

 11 projects  11 projects
(3 completed , 8 on-going) (2 completed , 9 on-going)

Photo: NTU Photo: State Courts

Creating Lead Demand for DfMA A DEMAND
Public
(a) Public sector sector taking the lead, in close collaboration with industry
takingaking
Championing productive technology adoption and processes
DfMA Technology Integrated BIM Procurement Methods

Advisory panel of industry experts for DfMA projects

DfMA project implementation

Creating Lead Demand for DfMA A DEMAND

Government Land Sale (GLS) Sites Private developments

Specifying DfMA technology adoption Voluntary DfMA technology adoption
Total number of sites to date PPVC hotel PPVC residential

PPVC
20 residential GLS sites
Crowne Plaza
Brownstone
Extension

Structural Steel MET

2 commercial GLS sites

Productivity 1 residential Pilot Concept & Price Singapore Sustainability Academy

Outcomes GLS site tender approach

Funding support for voluntary DfMA
adoption by private sector
Note:
PPVC – Prefabricated and Pre-finished Volumetric Construction MET – Mass Engineered Timber
 SUPPLY
Competent Suppliers B CAPABILITIES

Accredited suppliers listed on BCA’s website

Building Innovation Panel (BIP)

- Ensuring design complies with regulatory
requirements

PPVC Manufacturer Accreditation

Scheme (MAS)
- Ensuring high quality in PPVC production

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 B SUPPLY
Suppliers Capabilities Established
Highly automated facilities for production, quality ensured

 Multi-storey prefabrication hubs with automation and mechanization

 Improved quality control in factory production
 Considerably reduce labour usage on-site for higher productivity

Teambuild

Soilbuild
Courtesy of: GREYFORM Courtesy of: GREYFORM
Automated Steel Reinforcement Fabrication Automated Pallet Circulation Plant
 Digital
Competent Suppliers DfMA Engineering

24 SUPPLIERS (Through Building

Innovation Panel) Steel PPVC Concrete PPVC
5)AM Modular 16) SPP System
6)CIMC 17) Excel Precast
7)Tiong Seng 18) Vico
8)Dragages 24
19) Dragages
9)Mod Prefab 20) Mod Prefab
10) TTJ 21) Prefab Tech
4)Integrated
2)Moderna Homes 11) Quicksmart 22) CS Corp
Precast 12) Kong Hwee 23) Qingjian
1)Unitized 3)Sembcorp EOSM 4 13) Imax 24) China
Building 3 14) TK Modular Construction
15) Lightrus
1
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
 PPVC – Most Promising DfMA Technology Digital
DfMA Engineering
PPVC yields significant productivity improvement
Components: …Integrated Assemblies:
Incremental Improvement… Game-Changing Improvement

Prefab components Advanced Prefab Systems Integrated Sub-assemblies Fully-integrated Integrated Assemblies
Structural

Structural Steel / Prefabricated Prefinished

Precast Mass Engineered Timber (MET)
Advanced Precast / Hybrid Volumetric Construction (PPVC) 40%
Architectural

On-site Dry Applied Finishes Prefinished Surfaces PBUs PPVC

MEP

Flexible Water Pipe/ Prefab Ceiling Module/ Prefab Module with Platform/
Prefab Plant PPVC
Sprinkler Dropper Catwalk
 Digital
Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) DfMA Engineering
What is PPVC?

1. Modules manufactured, 2. Transport to 3. Easy Installation on-site

fitted out in Factory site

Courtesy of: Teambuild Courtesy of: OUE

Courtesy of: Moderna Homes
 Digital
Completed PPVC Unit DfMA Engineering
No different from conventional construction, but better quality finishes

Courtesy of: Teambuild Courtesy of: Teambuild Courtesy of: Teambuild

Living Room Kitchen View From Living Kitchen

Courtesy of: Teambuild Courtesy of: Teambuild

Courtesy of: Teambuild

Common Area Within Unit Bedroom Bathroom

Types of PPVC DfMA
Digital
Engineering

Courtesy of: ADDP

Courtesy of: ADDP

 Singapore PPVC Projects DfMA
Digital
Engineering
Wide range of project types done in PPVC
Residential ON-GOING

PPVC COMPLETED ON-GOING ON-GOING

 31 projects
(6 completed , 25 on-going)

Photo: CDL Photo: Moderna Photo: EL Development Photo: UOL

10-Storey Brownstone 12-Storey Wisteria 36-Storey Parc Riviera 40-Storey

Executive Condo Commercial & Condo Condo Clement Canopy Condo
Development types:
Hostel Dormitory Nursing Home Hotel
Hostel, Nursing Home, COMPLETED COMPLETED COMPLETED COMPLETED

Hotel, Dormitory and

Residential
Photo: NTU Photo: JTC Photo: MOHH Photo: OUE
13-Storey 9-Storey Dormitory 9-Storey Woodlands 10-Storey Crowne Plaza
NTU Hostel JTC Space @ Tuas Nursing Home Hotel Extension
Case Study 1
Teambuild - A PPVC Pioneer in Singapore
West Terra, The Brownstone, Valley spring, Parc Riviera,
Public Housing Executive Condo Public Housing 36 storey condo

Courtesy of: HDB Courtesy of: CDL Courtesy of: HDB Courtesy of: EL Development

15% manpower savings 20% manpower savings Construction in progress Construction in progress
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Gen 1 Gen 2 Gen 3

Courtesy of: Teambuild

Courtesy of: Teambuild
Minimal finishes, incomplete
modules, with extensive wet joints
Greater modularization with less Courtesy of: Teambuild
wet joints, but still minimal
Complete 6-sided, fully prefinished modules
finishes and no floor slab
Case Study 2
Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel Extension DfMA
Digital
Engineering
• Made possible by a strong project team, comprising architect, engineer,
contractor and fabricator
One of Singapore’s pioneer PPVC projects
Developer:
OUE Airport Hotel Pte Ltd
Architect:
WOHA Architects Pte Ltd
Structural Engineer:
RSP Architects & Planners Pte Ltd
M&E Engineer:
Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd
Main Contractor:
Dragages Singapore Pte Ltd
PPVC Supplier:
Unitised Building Consulting (Aust) Pty
Courtesy of: OUE

STEEL
6 months time savings, 44% manpower savings PPVC
Case Study 3
Industry Breakthroughs in PPVC DfMA
Digital
Engineering
• PPVC for high-rise developments
Clement Canopy Condominium
Construction ongoing

Developer:
Singland Homes & UOL Venture
Investments
Architect:
ADDP Architects LLP
Structural Engineer:
Tham & Wong LLP
M&E Engineer:
J Roger Preston (S) Pte Ltd
Main Contractor:
Dragages Singapore Pte Ltd
Courtesy of: UOL PPVC Supplier:
CONCRETE PPVC Dragages Singapore Pte Ltd
Case Study 3 PPVC Video
Industry Capabilities developed in PPVC
Clement Canopy Condominium

Onsite Assembly

Modularisation

Offsite fabrication

Courtesy of: Dragages Courtesy of: Dragages Courtesy of: Dragages

Case Study 4
Industry breakthroughs in PPVC DfMA
Digital
Engineering
Designing open-concept PPVC systems
Consultants design capabilities made open-concept PPVC design possible

Woodlands Nursing Home JTC Space @ Tuas

3 months time savings, 16%
24% manpower savings manpower savings

Developer: Developer:
MOH Holdings Pte Ltd (MOHH) JTC Corporation
Architect, Structural Engineer, Architect:
M&E: SAA Architects Pte Ltd
Surbana International Structural Engineer:
Consultants Aecom Singapore Pte Ltd
Main Contractor: Main Contractor:
Dragages Singapore Pte Ltd Tiong Seng Contractors Pte Ltd
PPVC Supplier: PPVC Supplier:
Dragages Singapore Pte Ltd Courtesy of: JTC Tiong Seng Contractors Pte Ltd
STEEL STEEL
PPVC Courtesy of: MOHH PPVC
Case Study 4

Open concept PPVC systems

Case Study: Woodlands Nursing Home

Woodlands Nursing Home JTC Space @ Tuas (Dormitory)
Modular system for various
bedroom functions

Courtesy of: Dragages Modular Layout Courtesy of: Tiong Seng

PPVC projects achieving variety of building forms Singapore PPVC Projects
Crowne Plaza Hotel Extension
• With capable architects on board, creative building features
can be achieved
Overseas PPVC Projects
Habitat 67, Canada
(Residential) Victoria Hall, London
By Arch Moshe Safdie

Courtesy of: OUE 10 STOREYS

Wisteria Condominium

Courtesy of: Habitat 67 Courtesy of: Victoria Hall

12 STOREYS 19 STOREYS
Courtesy of: Moderna Homes
Mixed residential and commercial 12 STOREYS
 Prefab Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Systems
Components: …Integrated Assemblies:
Incremental Improvement… Game-Changing Improvement
Integrated Assemblies
Prefab Components Sub-assemblies
MEP PPVC
Include MEP services only Integrate with architectural/ Complete assembly
structural components

Prefab horizontal module with

ceiling board

Pre-insulated plastic piping

Prefab plant room

Prefab horizontal services Prefab vertical riser

/ vertical riser modules module with catwalk
 Benefits of Prefab MEP Systems

Better Health and Safety Improved Quality and Productivity

Neat and tidy factory
Upfront detailed design Working in a factory
Easy to install (lifting one
environment and at ground
subassembly instead of multiple
level improve productivity
ducts, pipes, etc.)

Photograph courtesy by DSG Modular, Newcastle, England, UK Photograph courtesy by Crown House Manufacturing
 Case Study - Global Switch Data Centre
Up to 70% productivity improvement Developer: MEP Module Supplier:
Global Switch Singapore Gammon
Architect: Project Period:
AWP October 2017 – November 2018
M&E Engineer:
Aurecon
Main Contractor:
Gammon

Courtesy of: Global Switch

Adopted Prefab MEP Systems

• Horizontal module • Plant room modules

• Roof cooling tower modules • External modules with catwalk
• Riser modules
 Digital
Enhanced Collaboration through Digital Engineering DfMA Engineering
Championing of DfMA is supported by Digital Engineering

Digital Design
for
Collaborative and
coordinated DfMA design
using BIM/VDC or other
computational tools Digital M anufacturing
and Fabrication
Digital Assembly Integration of BIM/VDC for
Using real–time Info-Comm off-site production through
Technology (ICT) to deliver automation, robotics
and install on-site
Note:
IDD – Integrated Digital Delivery
 Digital
Digital Design - components DfMA Engineering

AR-VR BIM Quality

Checks

Use of Intelligent Automated Code

Objects Compliance Checker

Computational &
DESIGN BIM MODEL
Rule-based design Tender Release &
Handover
 Digital
Digital manufacturing and fabrication - components DfMA Engineering

BIM to Shop Floor Robotics installation

(e.g. using mobile Quality Control
device)

Production Storing & Tagging

Management System (e.g. using RFID linked
(e.g. from BIM to machinery) To BIM)

Fabrication Model Creation Delivery

(e.g. Detailing & BBS) (e.g. Fleet Tracking)
Digital Construction and Assembly - components Digital
DfMA Engineering

Site Progress Tracking

& Inspection Smart Installation
(e.g. using drone) (e.g. smart crane &
robotics) Site Safety & Security
Material Tracking
(e.g. using video analytics)
(e.g. using RFID)

Field BIM
Equipment Tracking
(e.g. using BIM for
(e.g. using GPS)
Lean Construction ICE Meeting Session layout)

Project Management Site Data Monitoring

Command Centre Construction & Submission
Manpower Tracking
(e.g. using wearable) BIM model (e.g. Silt Detection System)
 An IDD Scenario
Fabricator uses Supervisor monitors Contractor uses Contractor uses
Architect uses BIM to generate
digital DfMA model activities in central BIM to plan BIM-to-Field
design options
for production control room construction technology for
planning activities & setting out
scheduling

Engineers perform
analysis

PM monitors site
Contractor, Fabricator give early Digital data and robotics to DfMA modules
delivered just-in-time using drones
input on constructability drive machinery
to site

Developer use VR
tool to visualise Crane Operator operates smart crane
Digital IDs embedded in DfMA modules
building

IDD Platform: Data Storage, Data Exchange, Data Processing, Data Mining, Analytics Engine/Machine Learning
 Where to next? CHANGING
THE WAY WE BUILD

DfMA
More projects
to adopt DfMA
From conventional construction.. ..to offsite manufacturing and onsite assembly

IDD
Pilot adoption
of IDD Digital Design Digital Manufacturing Digital Assembly
Developing full suite of digital solutions and capabilities

Collaboration Industry Government Industry

Require close Partnership & Collaboration among Stakeholders

Thank You