Real Estate Asia Built Environment Awards
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Recognising Excellence and Shaping Futures in the Asian Real Estate Landscape
Be a part of the spotlight at the Real Estate Asia Built Environment Awards 2024 – a groundbreaking celebration of outstanding achievements in construction, architecture, and interior design across Asia. Whether you're a construction company, architect, or interior designer, this is your chance to shine and be part of the inaugural year of an event that recognises innovation and sustainability in the industry.
We extend our invitation to all companies in the industry to join us in this distinctive event. More than just recognition, it's a celebration of creativity, resilience, and positive impact on our surroundings. As the Asian landscape evolves, we're committed to highlighting projects that stand out for their innovation and excellence. The Real Estate Asia Built Environment Awards 2024 is an opportunity to showcase your work – whether it's a striking office building, a smart urban development, or a beautifully designed interior space.
If you have accomplishments that redefine skylines, uphold cultural heritage, or champion innovative technology, seize the chance to shine at The Real Estate Asia Built Environment Awards 2024. Nominate now for an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of Asian real estate and construction.
NETWORK
Celebrate your well-deserved award alongside esteemed colleagues, clients, and peers at the prestigious Awards Dinner in Singapore.
AMPLIFY
Reach potential clients by showcasing and gaining recognition for your developments throughout Asia.
EXPOSURE
Seize the opportunity to be prominently featured in Real Estate Asia, the definitive magazine for the real estate sector in Asia.
NEWS
JUDGES
Seng-Leong Teh
Global Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction M&A Leader
Ernst & Young
Global Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction M&A Leader
Ernst & Young
Seng Leong assists multinationals, private equity and real estate funds, as well as government-linked entities in M&A, valuations, due diligence and infrastructure advisory engagements across Southeast Asia.
Previously, Seng Leong was at Ernst & Young LLP in New York and PT EY Indonesia in Jakarta where he helped many private equity funds, conglomerates and entrepreneurs with their transaction requirements.
Seng Leong holds a Bachelor of Accountancy (Merit) from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and is a non-practicing member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.
Shemane Chan
Partner
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
Shemane, a qualified lawyer in both Singapore and Malaysia, specialises in project and front-end construction work and has an MSc in Built Environment (Construction Economics and Management).
Her projects include acting for a contractor on the engineering, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of submarine high voltage power cable for the import of renewable energy into Singapore, advising a sponsor on a 280 MWp solar project in Bangladesh, advising on the development and project financing of the first hydrogen-ready 600 MW combined cycle gas turbine power plant in Singapore, acting for a bidder on its bid to import renewable energy into Singapore and advising on the development of a battery energy storage system project in Singapore (one of the largest in South East Asia). She has also advised an airport operator on the grant of concession to operate and maintain a co-generation plant to supply electricity and chilled water to an international airport in Malaysia, advised the preferred bidder on the development of a sea water desalination plant on a DBOO basis in Jurong Island, Singapore and advised the master developer for One Bangkok on the development of certain utility infrastructure on a DBOFT basis.
Dennis Lee
Partner & Industry Lead - Real Estate, Construction Practice; Head of Business Consulting
RSM
Partner & Industry Lead - Real Estate, Construction Practice; Head of Business Consulting
RSM
Dennis heads the Firm’s Business Consulting division and has extensive external and internal audit as well as risk management experience. He is actively involved in providing corporate governance, internal audit and enterprise risk management services to Singapore listed companies, fund management companies, family managed businesses and statutory boards across a wide array of sectors, including financial services, real estate and construction, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, retail and social services.
Dennis works closely with boards, and audit and risk committees, as well as senior management in the planning and delivery of internal audit, control self-assessment and enterprise-wide risk management deliverables. He assists numerous listed companies to ensure compliance with the enhanced SGX Listing Rules and to address risk governance requirements as specified in the Code of Corporate Governance. In addition, Dennis facilitates board and management discussions on risk strategies that have paved the way for the development of risk management frameworks and implementation of risk management programmes.
Dennis is also the Industry Lead for the Firm’s Real Estate & Construction Practice. He has been leading numerous projects to evaluate risk and provide strategic advisory for real estate and construction businesses, helping them to achieve growth and implement expansion plans successfully.
An active speaker on the public circuit, Dennis has been involved in numerous seminars organised by the Singapore Institute of Directors, Securities Investors Association (Singapore), financial institutions and business associations that cover topics such as strategic management, business resilience, internal controls and risk governance. He is also a regular speaker at public seminars on governance and responsible risk management organised by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, National Council of Social Service and the Charities Unit.
Guidelines and Criteria
CATEGORIES
The awards will be given in the following categories per country:
Construction Development Categories:
- Affordable Housing Construction of the Year
- Hotel Construction Award
- Industrial Construction of the Year
- Luxury Residential Construction of the Year
- Mid Rise Condominium Construction of the Year
- Mixed-Use Construction of the Year
- Office Construction of the Year
- Open Space Construction of the Year
- Redevelopment Construction of the Year
- Residential Construction of the Year
- Resort Construction of the Year
- Retail Construction Award
- Special-Purpose Construction of the Year
- Technology Hub Construction of the Year
- Urban Infrastructure Development of the Year
Architectural Excellence:
- Adaptive Reuse Project of the Year
- Architectural Initiative of the Year
- Contemporary Design of the Year
- Cultural Center Architecture of the Year
- Future-Forward Design of the Year
- Heritage Preservation Project of the Year
- Sustainable Architecture of the Year
Infrastructure Development:
- Community Impact Project of the Year
- Smart Infrastructure Project of the Year
- Resilience and Disaster Mitigation Project of the Year
- Transportation Infrastructure Project of the Year
- Urban Development and Regeneration Project of the Year
- Sustainable Infrastructure Project of the Year
Interior Design Excellence:
- Adaptive Workplace Design of the Year
- Health and Wellness Interior Design of the Year
- Innovative Workplace Interior of the Year
- Interior Design Initiative of the Year
- Luxury Hospitality Interior Design of the Year
- Residential Interior Design of the Year
- Retail Interior Experience of the Year
Technology and Operations:
- Excellence Award of the Year
- Building Safety Initiative of the Year
- Client Innovation of the Year
- Design Initiative of the Year
- Digital Initiative of the Year
- Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year
- Employee Engagement Initiative of the Year
- Energy Technology Initiative of the Year
- Environmental Initiative of the Year
- ESG Initiative of the Year
- Facilities Management Initiative of the Year
- Fit-out Initiative of the Year
- Marketing & Brand Initiative of the Year
- Net-Zero Initiative of the Year
- Preservation and Conservation Initiative of the Year
- Smart Technology of the Year
- Technology Innovation of the Year
Special Recognition:
- Collaboration Excellence Award of the Year
- Innovation in Resilient Materials of the Year
- Innovation in Sustainable Materials of the Year
GUIDELINES
- Nomination is open to all construction, architecture, and interior design companies in the Asia Pacific region.
- Each company may nominate up to 4 categories only.
- Each nomination form is valid for 1 entry only. If you are nominating for several categories, please submit separate nomination forms.
- A panel of chosen industry experts will evaluate and rate each nomination based on the write-up and supporting documents submitted.
- Deadline for submission of entries is on 5 April 2024.
- The nomination is free of charge. Should you win, by opting for one of the winners package option below, you can secure your seats at the prestigious awards dinner and gain access to a wide range of valuable benefits. Email [email protected] for more information on pricing and inclusion.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to Industry Players:
The awards warmly invite companies operating within the diverse and vibrant Asian landscape to showcase their exceptional contributions to the built environment. This includes construction firms, architectural practices, and interior design companies.
Project Timeline:
- Completed Projects: Include developments or initiatives that were launched and successfully concluded between 2023 and 2024.
- Ongoing Projects: Encompass developments currently in progress with an expected completion date on or before 2026.
- Successful Initiatives: Any impactful projects or initiatives, whether fully or partially launched, within the last 24 months are also eligible for consideration.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
1. Achievements:
- What specific milestones and accomplishments were reached?
- How effectively did the projects or initiatives meet or surpass their initial goals and objectives?
- In what ways did each project or initiative contribute positively to the respective industries, communities, or environments?
2. Challenges & Solutions:
- What were the primary challenges faced?
- How were these challenges identified, and what strategies or solutions were implemented to overcome them?
- Can you provide examples of innovative problem-solving approaches employed during the projects or initiatives?
3. Innovation & Uniqueness:
- What innovative construction techniques, materials, technologies, or operational approaches were utilized?
- How were advancements in the construction or operational industry integrated to enhance uniqueness?
- In what specific ways does each project or initiative stand out due to innovative approaches in design, functionality, or overall concept?
4. Effectiveness & Impact:
- How effective were the projects or initiatives in achieving their intended goals and objectives?
- What positive impacts did each project or initiative have on local communities, the environment, economy, or relevant stakeholders?
- Can you provide quantifiable or descriptive evidence to gauge the overall success and effectiveness?
5. Dynamism:
- How did each project or initiative demonstrate adaptability to changing circumstances or requirements?
- Were there instances where project teams showed flexibility and responsiveness to evolving needs?
- In what specific ways did each project or initiative exhibit dynamism throughout its development and execution phases?
HOW TO ENTER
1. Go to the Online Nomination Form.
- Read the award entry guidelines and eligibility for your reference.
- Fill out the company information and entrant details fields.
- Choose the category that you'd like to enter.
- Provide entry information:
- Entry title
- 500-word summary of the entry
- Key achievements
- Client testimonial/s (if any).
- Upload your supporting documents and project photos to further strengthen your entry.
- Choose the winners package that you will take up, should you win an award.
2. You will then receive an email confirmation from the organisers after your nomination has been received.
3. If your supporting documents aren't prepared or weren't submitted with the nomination form, you can still send them to d[email protected] by April 6, 2024.
- Three (3) entry photos are required.
- Supporting documents are optional, but will highly increase your chances of winning the award.
- Supporting documents must be in PDF, PowerPoint and/or JPG format. For supporting videos, Youtube.com or Vimeo.com links must be provided. You can include this in the write-up section of the form or send to [email protected]
NOMINATION AND WINNER'S PACKAGE PRICING
Nomination is free. If your company emerges as a winner, you have the chance to fully leverage the benefits of winning by selecting from a variety of winner's package options we have. This enables you to secure seats at the awards dinner alongside other winners and gain exclusive access to promotional benefits.
To know more about the winners package entitlements and pricing, please email [email protected].
KEY DATES
Deadline for submission: April 5, 2024, Friday.
Awards dinner: June 4, 2024
Past Winners
- Office Construction of the Year - Philippines
- Innovation in Sustainable Materials of the Year - Philippines
DBPlus
- Office Construction of the Year - Vietnam
- ESG Initiative of the Year - Singapore
pdp Architects
- Residential Construction of the Year - Philippines
- Sustainable Architecture of the Year - Philippines
Po Lite Technology Inc.
- Design Initiative of the Year - Philippines
Woh Hup
- Sustainable Architecture of the Year - Singapore
- Urban Infrastructure Development of the Year - Singapore
Contact Us
For more details, contact:
Danica Avila
+65 3158 1386
JUDGES
Seng-Leong Teh
Global Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction M&A Leader
Ernst & Young
Global Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction M&A Leader
Ernst & Young
Seng Leong assists multinationals, private equity and real estate funds, as well as government-linked entities in M&A, valuations, due diligence and infrastructure advisory engagements across Southeast Asia.
Previously, Seng Leong was at Ernst & Young LLP in New York and PT EY Indonesia in Jakarta where he helped many private equity funds, conglomerates and entrepreneurs with their transaction requirements.
Seng Leong holds a Bachelor of Accountancy (Merit) from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and is a non-practicing member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.
Shemane Chan
Partner
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
Shemane, a qualified lawyer in both Singapore and Malaysia, specialises in project and front-end construction work and has an MSc in Built Environment (Construction Economics and Management).
Her projects include acting for a contractor on the engineering, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of submarine high voltage power cable for the import of renewable energy into Singapore, advising a sponsor on a 280 MWp solar project in Bangladesh, advising on the development and project financing of the first hydrogen-ready 600 MW combined cycle gas turbine power plant in Singapore, acting for a bidder on its bid to import renewable energy into Singapore and advising on the development of a battery energy storage system project in Singapore (one of the largest in South East Asia). She has also advised an airport operator on the grant of concession to operate and maintain a co-generation plant to supply electricity and chilled water to an international airport in Malaysia, advised the preferred bidder on the development of a sea water desalination plant on a DBOO basis in Jurong Island, Singapore and advised the master developer for One Bangkok on the development of certain utility infrastructure on a DBOFT basis.
Dennis Lee
Partner & Industry Lead - Real Estate, Construction Practice; Head of Business Consulting
RSM
Partner & Industry Lead - Real Estate, Construction Practice; Head of Business Consulting
RSM
Dennis heads the Firm’s Business Consulting division and has extensive external and internal audit as well as risk management experience. He is actively involved in providing corporate governance, internal audit and enterprise risk management services to Singapore listed companies, fund management companies, family managed businesses and statutory boards across a wide array of sectors, including financial services, real estate and construction, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, retail and social services.
Dennis works closely with boards, and audit and risk committees, as well as senior management in the planning and delivery of internal audit, control self-assessment and enterprise-wide risk management deliverables. He assists numerous listed companies to ensure compliance with the enhanced SGX Listing Rules and to address risk governance requirements as specified in the Code of Corporate Governance. In addition, Dennis facilitates board and management discussions on risk strategies that have paved the way for the development of risk management frameworks and implementation of risk management programmes.
Dennis is also the Industry Lead for the Firm’s Real Estate & Construction Practice. He has been leading numerous projects to evaluate risk and provide strategic advisory for real estate and construction businesses, helping them to achieve growth and implement expansion plans successfully.
An active speaker on the public circuit, Dennis has been involved in numerous seminars organised by the Singapore Institute of Directors, Securities Investors Association (Singapore), financial institutions and business associations that cover topics such as strategic management, business resilience, internal controls and risk governance. He is also a regular speaker at public seminars on governance and responsible risk management organised by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, National Council of Social Service and the Charities Unit.
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FAQS
What can I nominate?
Eligible companies can nominate:
- Completed Projects: Include developments or initiatives that were launched and successfully concluded between 2023 and 2024.
- Ongoing Projects: Encompass developments currently in progress with an expected completion date on or before 2026.
- Successful Initiatives: Any impactful projects or initiatives, whether fully or partially launched, within the last 24 months are also eligible for consideration.
How do I nominate?
Go to the online nomination form and read the nomination guidelines.
Fill in the required details about the company and contact person for the nomination.
Select your category.
Provide your project title, 500-word write-up, client feedback (if any), key achievements, and photos of the project that you are nominating.
Choose the winners package you will take up should you win an award
Once done, you will receive an email confirmation from the Real Estate Asia Awards.
Note:
Photos are required while supporting documents are optional but will highly increase the chances of winning.
Can I nominate for more than 1 category?
Yes, each company can nominate for a maximum of 4 categories.
Can I send two or more entries under 1 category
You can nominate for a maximum of two entries for each category. Please submit each entry separately.
How many winners per category?
There will only be one winner per category for each country ie. Affordable Housing Construction of the Year - Singapore
What kind of supporting documents do you require?
To support your submission, feel free to provide us with:
- Videos
- Press releases or news clippings
- Other marketing material such as Brochures or Posters
- Annual reports
- Deck or presentations
Is there a cost to nominate?
The nomination is free of charge. Should you win, by opting for one of the winners package option below, you can secure your seats at the prestigious awards dinner and gain access to a wide range of valuable benefits. To know more about the winners package entitlements and pricing, please email [email protected]
When is the deadline to submit an entry?
The deadline for this year's nomination entries is on 5 April 2024, Friday.
Will there be an awards ceremony this year?
Winners are invited to attend the prestigious awards ceremony in Singapore not only to celebrate their well-deserved award but also to network with clients, industry peers, colleagues, and co-winners from companies across industries.
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