Shaping Tomorrow: How AI and Robotics Are Transforming Singapore’s Built Environment

In this podcast episode of Made in SG: Shaping Tomorrow, Melanie Oliveiro explores how artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and digital technologies are reshaping Singapore’s built environment sector. From design and construction to facility management, technology is enabling smarter, safer, and more efficient ways of working.

Joining the conversation are Tan Chee Kiat, Deputy CEO (Industry Development) of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), and Vonn Lee, Founder and Executive Chairman of Expand Construction, who share insights into the innovations driving the industry's transformation.

The discussion highlights how technologies such as Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA), Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC), robotics, drones, and digital twins are improving productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability across construction projects. The episode also explores Singapore’s vision for a greener and more resilient built environment, while emphasizing the importance of developing future-ready talent equipped with digital skills, adaptability, and leadership capabilities.

As AI continues to advance, the industry is evolving beyond traditional construction methods toward a more innovative, technology-enabled future, delivering better outcomes for businesses, workers, and communities alike.

Listen to the episode to discover how AI and technology are shaping the future of Singapore’s buildings and infrastructure.

Podcast Link: https://www.melisten.sg/podcast/playlist/Shaping-Tomorrow-2975806/Shaping-Tomorrow--BCA-3443251