Singapore, 21 August 2025 — Glodon Singapore, together with leading industry partners, successfully hosted the Construction AI & Digital Innovation Talk 2025: Are You Future-Ready? The event welcomed more than 180 professionals from across 50 organisations, reflecting the construction sector’s growing curiosity and commitment to understanding how artificial intelligence(AI) can be applied to reshape the Construction Industry in Singapore.

 

Figure 1. Audience at the Construction AI & Digital Innovation Talk 2025 in Singapore.

 

Guided by Ms. Harlyn Lee as Master of Ceremonies, the program created an atmosphere that was both engaging and collaborative. Conversations throughout the day explored not only the potential of AI but also the practical steps required to embed digital innovation into real-world construction projects.

 

Opening the event, Mr. Hu Kar Keong, Group Director (Procurement & Contracts) and Chief Contracts Manager of Housing & Development Board, Singapore, delivered his remarks, encouraging construction experts to embrace AI technology and work together towards advancing Singapore’s construction industry.

 

Following this, Ms. Lisa Liu, Country Director of Glodon Singapore, welcomed participants and reflected on Glodon’s journey in Singapore and across Asia. She shared how Glodon has worked together with industry partners to support digital transformation and reaffirmed the company’s mission to empower the construction sector with solutions tailored to local needs. “Our goal has always been to walk alongside the industry — not only by bringing technology, but by building trust, sharing knowledge, and co-creating solutions for the future,” Ms. Liu said.

 

Figure 2. Presentation on digital innovation and AI adoption in Singapore’s construction industry.

 

The sessions then shifted to thought leadership and practical applications. Sr Dr. Nazirul Fariq, Product & Growth Strategy Director of Glodon Group, highlighted the distinction between general AI and domain-specific AI, explaining why the latter is critical for construction. He also introduced Glodon’s “Three-High” strategy as a framework for industrial AI success. It starts with high-quality data, which is the core foundation for trustworthy AI and ensures that learning is accurate and meaningful. Based on this strong data, high-reliability models are developed, designed specifically for the construction industry to handle complex, multi-scenario applications. With reliable models in place, the outcome is high-value results, where AI brings tangible benefits such as improved efficiency, smarter cost management, and enhanced decision-making across the entire construction value chain. In essence, the Three-High strategy ensures that data, models, and outcomes work together to create real value for the industry.

 

Figure 3. Speaker presenting on general AI versus domain-specific AI at the event.

 

Building on this, Ts. Sam Tan, Senior Costing Product Manager at Glodon Group, demonstrated how AI-powered 5D BIM is reshaping Quantity Taking-off & Cost management process. He described how AI can connect quantity take-off directly to pricing in one seamless step, empowering professionals with faster workflows, stronger collaboration, and greater data-driven confidence.

 

Figure 4. Ts. Sam Tan presenting AI-powered 5D BIM for smarter project delivery.

 

“This is about empowering quantity surveyors to step into a future where their expertise is strengthened by tools that give speed, clarity, and confidence,” said Mr. Tan, as participants nodded along to the idea of a smarter workflow.

 

Figure 5. Speaker at Glodon’s Construction AI & Digital Innovation Talk 2025.

 

The spirit of applied innovation continued with Dr. Chae Soungho, Deputy General Manager at Kajima KaTRIS, who shared a case study of integrating AI into live construction projects. His examples ranged from improving safety on-site to deploying robotics for repetitive tasks. For many in the room, his message that AI is not a distant dream but a working tool for today resonated deeply.

 

The day concluded with reflections from Mr. Matsumoto Wataru, Vice President of Glodon Group, who expressed appreciation to all participants: “We are sincerely thankful to the 180 professionals who joined us today. Your time and perspectives give meaning to our work. Glodon is proud to be part of Singapore’s digital journey, and together we can build solutions that make construction smarter, safer, and more efficient.”

 

Figure 6. Closing remarks at the Construction AI & Digital Innovation Talk 2025.

 

With lively exchanges, practical demonstrations, and meaningful dialogue, the Construction AI & Digital Innovation Talk 2025 reaffirmed that AI is no longer an abstract concept for the future, but a present-day enabler of cost efficiency, collaboration, and project certainty. For Glodon, participating in this journey is not only about showcasing technology, but also about joining hands with the industry to shape a future-ready built environment in Singapore and beyond.