Singapore, 12 August 2015 – The 3rd edition of SMART Facilities Management Solutions Expo 2016 is set to return to the regional stage from 26 to 28 April 2016 at Sands Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organised by SPHERE Exhibits, a subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings with the support of key industry players in the region, this the three-day trade show aims to integrate SMART solutions in the facilities management ecosystem into the entire value chain of social, transport, recreational and missioncritical facilities.
The trade show will provide one-stop focused environment empowering suppliers, end users and professionals to network, exchange knowledge, share best practices and stay updated on the latest industry needs for future readiness, advice on all aspects of the aftercare and maintenance of facilities, and background in design and construction in the built environment sector.
SMART Facilities Management Solutions Expo is supported by Association of Consulting Engineers, Indonesia Building Owners and Managers Association , Master Builders Association Malaysia, Malaysia Association of Facilities Management, Saigon Construction and Building Material Association , Singapore Institute of Building Limited, Taiwan Intelligent Building Association, Vietnam Electronic Industries Association, Vietnam Federation of Civil Engineering Association and Workplace Safety and Health Council. The trade show will see strong participation from the Asia Pacific region including Japan, Korea and Australia and New Zealand.
Mr. Chua Wee Phong, Chairman of Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd comments that “Building and facility managers of today require strategic energy, security and environmental management solutions to better cope with increased regulatory, environmental, social and bottom line demands. We are heartened to see exponential interest from the built environment and facilities management sector as companies strive to implement and introduce the latest technologies and innovative solutions to this region.”
SMART Facilities Management – the future for the built environment
Market revenues of global building energy management solutions are forecasted to grow at CAGR of around 19% from 2013 to 2018. The advent of SMART Technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming facilities management – from ensuring operational continuity and managing the increasing complexity of buildings to merging legacy buildings and their systems with facilities expansions, maintaining aging infrastructure, and improving reporting and compliance.
Featuring key profiles centering on 4 main sectors namely Mission Critical facilities, Leisure & Tourism facilities, Transport & Public facilities as well as Building & Infrastructure facilities, the trade show further incorporates 3 key segments in Energy Management, Security Solutions and Air Conditioning & Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) / Environmental Management making it the most comprehensive and focused trade platform which remains highly integral to redefining SMART facilities management.
Some 3000 attendees are expected to visit and experience the SMART and innovative showcase of some 180 exhibiting companies from around the world namely Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain, Taiwan and the United Kingdom to name a few.
Integrated networking and knowledge sharing platforms
Co-located with the SMART Facilities Management is the 2nd edition of the Facility Management Conference which aims to address key concerns towards the challenges facing facilities managers today. Organised by SPHERE Exhibits and co-organised by the Singapore Institute of Building Limited this one day conference takes place on 28 April and aims to address the challenges & future of SMART Facilities Management. Delegates will be exposed to the latest insights, case studies and scenarios which will be presented by leading global industry professional and technology experts in the field.
Mr. Peter Chua, President of Singapore Institute of Building Limited says,” As building designs become increasingly complex, new buildings and retrofit buildings are re-adapted and designed with the aim of achieving ‘Green Mark Standard’ with environmentally sustainable installations such as intelligent buildings management system, smart energy management system, and innovative IT building solutions. Singapore Institute of Building Limited is delighted to able to jointly provide this conference platform where international FM fraternity can meet, share, discuss and explore new challenges and innovative ideas to advance the necessary competence knowledge for FM futures.”
SMART Facilities Management Solutions Expo & Conference 2016 is projected to host some 3,000 industry professionals including architects, building, facility and asset managers, energy, HVAC security engineers, urban planners, township/municipality service providers, developers, investors as well as aftercare/maintenance service providers to name a few.
Visitor pre-registration for SMART Facilities Management Solutions Expo 2016 is now open till 18 April 2016. Please register for the Facilities Management Conference online at www.fmse.com.sg.
Early bird registration for Facilities Management Conference is open until October 2015. Industry points will be awarded to successful delegates who complete the one day conference. The first 100 delegates who successfully register their interest stand a chance to win a Facilities Management Conference pass
worth $300.
Industry professionals who are keen to respond to the call for papers should register their interest to fmse@sph.com.sg
For more information, visit www.fmse.com.sg.
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About SMART Facilities Management Solutions Expo 2016
SMART Facilities Management Solutions Expo 2016 (SMART FMSE 2016) provides an arena for suppliers, end users and professionals to network, exchange knowledge, share best practices and stay updated on the latest industry needs for future readiness, advice on all aspects of the aftercare and maintenance of facilities, and background in design and construction for better integration.
About SPHERE Exhibits Pte Ltd
A wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), Exhibits, which stands for "SPH Events, Roadshows and Exhibitions", aims to be the leading events company catering to a diverse mix of trade and consumer clientele. Backed by a committed and experienced team of professionals and SPH's comprehensive range of media platforms, Exhibits’ shows, events and exhibitions centre on unique concepts that attract local audiences and regional participants. Among the 20 SPHERE Exhibits' events are The IT Show, COMEX, Licence2Play, Asian Masters and Kidz Academy. Leveraging on its expertise in event conceptualisation, planning and execution, SPHERE Exhibits delivers memorable and quality events that meet the objectives of its clientele and partners.
About Singapore Press Holdings Ltd
Incorporated in 1984, main board-listed Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH) is Asia’s leading media organisation, engaging minds and enriching lives across multiple languages and platforms.
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SPHERE Exhibits Pte Ltd
Rabita Jamal (Ms.)
Senior Manager, Trade Marketing
SPHERE Exhibits Pte Ltd
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Email: rabitaj@sph.com.sg
Vanni Cheong (Ms.)
Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications
& CSR
Singapore Press Holdings
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Email: cvanni@sph.com.sg
The English/Malay/Tamil Media group comprises the print and digital operations of The Straits Times, The Business Times, The New Paper, Berita Harian and My Paper (English section). It also consists of Tamil Murasu Ltd, which publishes Tamil Murasu and tabla!; book publishing arm Straits Times Press; SPH Data Services, which licenses the use of the Straits Times Index, in partnership with the Singapore Exchange and FTSE Ltd; financial data company ShareInvestor; and the two English stations of SPH Radio - Kiss92 and HOT FM91.3.
The Chinese Media group publishes three Chinese newspapers - Lianhe Zaobao, Lianhe Wanbao and Shin Min Daily News; the digital editions of Lianhe Zaobao and Lianhe Wanbao, four student weeklies - zbCOMMA, Thumbs Up, Thumbs Up Junior and Thumbs Up Little Junior, ZbBz Newsgazine and My Paper (Chinese section).
It also operates SPH Radio's Chinese radio station, UFM 100.3, and Focus Publishing, which produces a range of books and magazines including U-Weekly. SPH Magazines, SPH's wholly-owned subsidiary, publishes and produces more than 100 magazine titles and has various online sites, like hardwarezone.com, herworldplus.com and luxuryinsider.com in Singapore and the region, covering a broad range of interests from lifestyle to information technology.
SPH has a 20 per cent stake in MediaCorp TV Holdings Pte Ltd, which operates free-to-air channels 5, 8 and U, and a 40 per cent stake in MediaCorp Press Limited, which publishes the free newspaper, Today.
Other Businesses
Online Classified and New Media
SPH's online classified and new media initiatives include ST701, the leading online marketplace for jobs (STJobs), property (STProperty), cars (STCars) and general classifieds (STClassifieds), sgCarmart and Streetsine; Asiaone, Stomp, omy.com and SPH Razor.
SPH's regional joint venture online classified business, 701Search, has a number of leading online classified sites in the region.
Events and Out-of-Home Advertising
SPHERE Exhibits, SPHERE Conferences, Exhibits Inc and Bizlink Exhibition Services organise innovative consumer and trade events and exhibitions as well as large scale conferences in Singapore and the region. SPH Buzz is a modern retail convenience chain with a network of stores around the island.
In addition, SPH also provides out-of-home (OOH) advertising through its digital out-of-home platform SPHMBO.
Education
SPH has a 22 per cent stake in preschool and enrichment provider MindChamps.
Properties
SPH REIT is a Singapore-based REIT established to invest in a portfolio of income-producing real estate primarily for retail purposes. SPH REIT comprises Paragon, a premier upscale retail mall and medical suite/office property in Orchard Road and The Clementi Mall, a mid-market suburban mall in the centre of Clementi town.
The Seletar Mall, located in Sengkang, is SPH's latest retail development. This property is a potential asset to be injected into SPH REIT. SPH’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Times Development Pte Ltd, also developed a 43-storey upmarket residential condominium, Sky@eleven, at Thomson Road.
For more information, please visit www.sph.com.sg.
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