PM Link signs MoU with Airsquire to Drive Integrated Digital Delivery in the Built Environment Industry
PM Link Pte Ltd (PM Link), the project management subsidiary of CPG Corporation, has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airsquire Pte. Ltd. (Airsquire) to accelerate the pace of digital transformation in the built environment.
- MoU between PM Link and Airsquire to accelerate the pace of digital transformation in the built environment.
- Areas of collaboration as part of the MoU include the co-development and implementation of Digital Construction Monitoring technology, such as 360° site documentation tools, to improve operational efficiency throughout the construction and building value chain.
- As Singapore works towards Built Environment Industry Transformation, the partnership is aligned with the nation’s efforts to create a highly skilled workforce trained in the use of the latest operational technologies.
An MoU signing ceremony between the two parties was held at the PM Link office today and was signed by Mr Tan Cheng Chuah, Managing Director of PM Link, and Mr Kyle Tan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airsquire. The signing of the MoU aligns with Singapore’s strategy to transform the built environment sector through the creation of a highly skilled workforce trained in the use of digital technologies throughout the construction and building life cycle. The MoU also seeks to establish and encourage local sustainable partnerships that create business value by sharing best practices and discovering new skillsets.
PM Link and Airsquire share the belief that effective collaboration across sectors can yield advantages, including closing the divide between resources and knowledge, promoting operational efficiency, and fostering an environment for experimentation and innovation.
“PM Link is constantly on the lookout for new tools that can enhance the delivery of our PM services. By collaborating with an innovative local technology firm like Airsquire, we are forging a cross-industry partnership that also benefits Singapore’s-built environment through the sharing of best practices and the discovery of new skillsets,” said PM Link’s Managing Director, Mr Tan Cheng Chuah.
“Airsquire has long been working with and learning from digital engineering teams in Singapore. Through collaboration with PM Link, not only can we gain valuable insights from cross-industry experiences through feedback and learning, but we can also nurture technology and built environment talents through the joint creation of a digital culture," added Mr. Kyle Tan, CEO of Airsquire.
(From left to right) The PM Link team comprising Mr Mak Yew Cheong (Senior Consultant), Mr Ngo Wei Quan (Director) and Mr Tan Cheng Chuah (Managing Director), and the Airsquire team comprising Mr Kyle Tan (Chief Executive Officer/Co-Founder), Mr Zhong Yan Bin (Chief Technology Officer/Co-Founder) and Mr Joseph Koh (Account Partner)
PM Link and Airsquire began collaborating in 2021 when the former was seeking local construction software developers to enhance the delivery of project management services for its clients. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the urgent need for efficient solutions to site monitoring, as people's movements to many project sites were restricted. At that time, Airsquire was launching its 360° virtual sites platform and was looking to deepen industry value through local partnerships. A partnership was thus born out of a strategic alignment of interests to collaborate on the practical implementation of 360° site monitoring.
Airsquire’s Virtual Sites product is a 360° site reality capture solution (RCS) that allows stakeholders to view and interact, enabling all parties to remotely monitor on-site progress, identify potential conflicts or issues, and maintain the project schedule. During the trial collaboration, PM Link and Airsquire worked on two of PM Link’s projects: additions and alterations work for the Family Justice Courts (FJC) and a new fitting-out for the multinational clothing company H&M’s office.
The product was first implemented in the FJC project during the Covid-19 pandemic. With movement restrictions in place, Airsquire’s 360° progress documentation, powered by A.I., eliminated the need for lengthy site walks. PM Link’s project managers were also able to improve client satisfaction through better communication about progress and issues via the immersive 360° virtual spaces.
In the case of H&M, the use of a cloud-based tool meant that the client, headquartered in Sweden, could be updated on construction progress by PM Link’s local representatives because on-site progress could be easily demonstrated virtually. Productivity of the project managers was also improved through multiple location and site-monitoring enabled by same-day access to virtual sites, accompanied by swift generation of digital client reports. In both cases, feedback from the clients on this integration of technology was positive.
Under the MoU, for the next three years, PM Link and Airsquire will continue to work closely to further implement and standardise 360° digital workflows on real projects and enhancing productivity in the value chain. This collaboration not only ensures the ongoing improvement of the digital platform but also facilitates scalability to other project management initiatives under PM Link, benefiting more clients.
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Tia Kai Yen
Vice President
Corporate Communications
CPG Corporation Pte Ltd
Tel: 6357 4034 / 9276 6077
Email: tia.kai.yen@cpgcorp.com.sg
Ashley Wu
Corporate Communications Manager
CPG Corporation Pte Ltd
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Email: ashley.wu@cpgcorp.com.sg
About PM Link Pte Ltd
PM Link Pte Ltd (PM Link), a subsidiary of CPG Corporation, is one of the leading project managers in the Asian region. Specialising in project management, PM Link’s services range from conceptualising, planning, and coordinating building and infrastructure projects both local and overseas. Some of our notable projects include the Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Changi Airport, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, State Courts Towers, Woodlands Checkpoint, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and National Centre for Infectious Diseases.
As a veteran in the industry, PM Link value-add to clients and the whole delivery process with dedication and leadership, strategic planning, integrative communication, and a constant commitment on delivering quality work and efficient management of time and budget.
To learn more about PM Link, please visit https://www.pmlink.com.sg/
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About Airsquire Pte. Ltd.
Airsquire is a Singapore A.I. tech firm on a mission to capture and index virtual spaces for industries 4.0 and smart cities. Airsquire’s A.I. enables the 360° capture of work sites in minutes. Airsquire’s 360° virtual sites platform has helped top developers, consultants & contractors insure work sites against costly progress disputes and enable remote site supervision.
Airsquire is committed to making site management more efficient and safer through data-driven evidence. Airsquire envisions a future where engineering work is transformed into a digital, evidential, and immersive experience. Airsquire recognises the importance of nurturing tech x industry talents equipped to develop resilient solutions tailored to each region's unique demands.
Airsquire collaborates closely with the industry to co-develop the most practical 360° platform designed for industry value. Airsquire fosters dedicated client partnerships, resulting in a proven track record of successful outcomes across residential, commercial, industrial & infrastructure projects.
To learn more about Airsquire, please visit https://www.airsquire.ai/ or follow us on Linkedin.