Building Smarter, Safer, and Greener: Transforming Construction Through Technology and Workforce Well-Being

Build Tech Asia x SCAL Academy Conference

 


Conference Details

Date: 19 March 2025

Time: 9.00pm – 1.00pm

Venue: Build Tech Asia, Singapore EXPO

Conference Fees (Incl GST):  SCAL / SLOTS member: $87.20 | Non-member: $109.00

 

Held in Conjunction with Build Tech Asia (BTA)
This conference is hosted in partnership with Build Tech Asia (BTA), the region’s leading trade event for the built environment.

By registering for this Conference, participants will receive complimentary access to BTA’s exhibition, where they can explore cutting-edge construction technology, innovative solutions, and industry advancements—all at no additional cost.

 


Conference Overview

The construction industry faces urgent challenges—from rising safety concerns and mental health issues to sustainability. This conference, held in conjunction with Build Tech Asia (BTA), unites industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to explore how technology, workforce well-being, and sustainable practices can reshape the field.

As part of Build Tech Asia (BTA), this exclusive conference provides attendees with access to both the seminar and BTA’s exhibition, allowing participants to explore the latest innovations, solutions, and trends shaping the built environment—at no additional cost.

Who Should Attend?

  • Construction Leaders & Executives

  • Safety & Compliance Officers

  • HR & Workforce Managers

  • Sustainability & ESG Specialists

  • Technology & Innovation Managers

  • Project Managers & Engineers

 

Why Attend?

Stay Ahead of Trends: Explore emerging construction tech, sustainability practices, and upcoming WSH Act updates for 2025.

Prioritize Safety & Well-Being: Integrate mental health into safety protocols and leverage technology for healthier workplaces.

Advance Sustainability: Master carbon reporting, ESG compliance, and smart building solutions to meet environmental targets.

Future-Proof Your Organization: Equip your team with the knowledge and skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving, safety-focused industry.

Exclusive Access to Build Tech Asia (BTA): All participants will have full access to BTA’s exhibition, where they can discover cutting-edge technologies and solutions for the built environment—included with the conference registration.

 

Topics

Prioritising Safety in the Built Environment

Ministry of Manpower

Explore next-gen safety, compliance, sustainability, and AI risk management in Singapore’s built environment.

  • Strengthening Safety Culture: Moving Beyond Compliance to Commitment

  • Regulatory Insights: What's New in 2025 WSH Regulations & Compliance

  • Innovative Strategies: Integrating Sustainability with AI for Risk Mitigation

Key Takeaways

Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to cultivate a proactive safety culture, stay ahead of emerging regulatory changes, implement sustainable WSH strategies, and utilize cutting-edge technology to minimize workplace hazards.

 

Driving Safety: Leadership, Tech & Well-Being

Learn how leadership, innovative technology, and a focus on mental health together forge a safety-first workplace.

  • Driving a Safety-First Mindset: Leadership’s Role in holistic Safety

  • Leveraging Technology & Innovation: Improve Workplace Safety

  • Mental Health & Well-Being: The Missing Link in Safety Conversations

Key Takeaways

Attendees will learn how strong leadership drives a proactive safety culture, how technological innovations can enhance workplace safety, and why incorporating mental health is essential for building a resilient work environment.

 

Video Surveillance System (VSS)

Allan Low, Deputy QEHS Director, Teambuild

Discover actionable strategies for effective VSS deployment and integration with construction safety protocols.

  • Effective Implementation: Learn practical strategies for effective VSS deployment.

  • VSS Safety Protocols: Combine VSS with construction safety.

  • Operational Excellence: Oversee VSS from installation to operation

Key Takeaways

Attendees will gain practical insights on implementing VSS, learn how to integrate it seamlessly with construction safety practices, and master comprehensive management from installation through day-to-day operations.

 

Construction with Robotics and Automation

Victoria Tan, General Manager, Atlas Robotech

Delve into how robotics are transforming construction today and paving the way for safer, more efficient practices in the future.

  • Innovative Applications: Current uses and emerging trends in construction robotics.

  • Enhanced Safety: Reducing hazards and redefining roles with robotic systems.

  • Adoption Challenges: Overcoming resistance and upskilling the workforce.

Key Takeaways

Attendees will learn about the innovative applications and emerging trends in construction robotics, understand how robotic systems enhance on-site safety and redefine roles, and discover strategies for overcoming challenges in robotics adoption through workforce upskilling and change management.

 

Mental Health Well-being Strategies for Construction Leaders

Discover strategies to identify mental health risks and integrate well-being interventions for enhanced safety.

  • Understanding Risks: Recognize and assess workplace mental health challenges.

  • Practical Solutions: Implement best practices to boost mental well-being.

  • Leadership’s Role: Highlighting the link between mental health and safety.

Key Takeaways

Attendees will learn to recognize common mental health challenges, gain actionable insights into boosting well-being, and understand the crucial role employers play in linking mental health to a safer work environment. 

 

Sustainable & Smart Building Solutions

Discover how carbon reporting, digital solutions, and sustainable practices can transform construction into a greener, more profitable industry.

  • Carbon & ESG: Address carbon neutrality challenges and ESG compliance.

  • Digital Solutions: Use Digital Twin, BIM, and smart tech for sustainable planning.

  • Green Business: Leverage sustainable materials and circular practices.

Key Takeaways

Attendees will learn to tackle carbon and ESG challenges, utilize digital tools like Digital Twin and BIM for sustainable project planning, and leverage green materials and circular practices to drive business success.

Course Duration

0.5 Day Course

  • Training Hours – 4.0 hours

  • Assessment Hours – 0 hours

Medium Of Instruction

  • English

Funding Information

This conference is not eligible for funding.

 

Accreditation

SDU: pending

 

Course Brochure

Building Smarter, Safer, and Greener: Transforming Construction Through Technology and Workforce Well-Being

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Certification

An e-Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participant who complete the course with 100% attendance. 

 

Replacement/Postponement

A notice of replacement / postponement together with the full particulars of the new participant (for replacement) must be given to us AT LEAST 3 working days before course commencement. A charge of S$50 (replacement) or S$100 (postponement) will be imposed on such changes. 

 

Cancellation

A notice of cancellation must be given at least 3 working days before commencement of the course and 50% of course fee will be charged /returned. If notice is given less than 3 working days before the first day of the course, there will be no refund/100% charged.

 

For more information, please contact Mr Law Jia Hao at 67939020 or email jiahao@scal-academy.com.sg

“The training provided by SCAL’s experienced and knowledgeable trainers has equipped me with an excellent grasp of construction safety and allowed me to enhance worksite safety in Woh Hup”

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Daphne Yip

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