Consultancy Services for the Development of Construction Productivity R&D Roadmap Industry Workshop 21 March 2016 Tender Interview Presentation for Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy Services 29 April 2013
Objectives of the Study
A Quick Recap on the Objectives of the Study
Develop a Comprehensive R&D Roadmap to enhance Construction Productivity by identifying new knowledge and technology gaps from now till 2030
Chart the pathways for technology interventions to address the industry challenges
Adopt a phased approach encompassing: Technology Foresight Socio-economic Predictions Market Need Identification Benchmarking of Other Efforts
Develop an implementation plan which will be validated by key stakeholders and international experts
The Project Team for the Study
Meinhardt (Singapore) Pte Ltd LEAD CONSULTANT
Langdon and Seah Singapore Pte Ltd
Frost & Sullivan (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Research Consultants (From NUS)
COSTING EXPERTS
ROADMAP EXPERTS
Professor David Chua Kim Huat Asst. Prof Goh Yang Miang
QS CONSULTANT
Our Approach for the Study Study Framework Benchmark Vision
Singapore Current State for Tech; Global Trends
Current State - Singapore
Needs + Gaps
Construction Productivity R&D Roadmap
Technology Prioritization
Technology Trends Global
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3
Workshop
3 Workshops
Workshop
Stages 1 - 5
Stages 6 - 8
Consultation with Academics, Industry Experts and Stakeholders
Workshops • •
4 workshops with close to 150 participants from the industry, government and academia Inputs obtained on technology prioritisation, potential benefits and adoption challenges
Focus Group Discussions • •
Site Visit and Expert/Specialist Consultation
Industry Survey • •
130 industry responses till date Obtain industry inputs on their status of technology adoption, demand for technologies, and R&D investments (if any)
Focus group discussions on (1) VDC, (2) Lean Construction, (3) Data Analytics, (4) Process, ECI and Supply Chain Obtained in-depth input on prioritization of technology for construction productivity
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Consultation with experts, e.g. SC3DP, SEF SpaceHub and SIMTech, IMRE, I2R, NTU, SUTD and NUS Obtained insights on ongoing research & development projects, future development of technologies
Key Considerations Key questions were addressed during the development of the Construction Productivity R&D Roadmap for Singapore. •
How much would it cost to develop the technology locally?
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What financial and regulatory support would be required to incentivise adoption?
Assessment of Industry Demand
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Would Singapore have sufficient industry demand to justify R&D?
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Which sectors of the construction industry would have demand for the technology?
Level of expertise in Singapore and abroad
Cost of development and adoption
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Are there industry players currently using the technology in Singapore?
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What is the level of R&D required for the technology to be applied commercially?
Technology maturity in Singapore and abroad
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Does Singapore have expertise in that technology area?
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Development directions: • Developing domain expertise indigenously • Partnering with foreign experts • Purchasing technology from overseas
Global Scanning of Potential Technologies Through secondary research, trend analysis and workshop discussions, a long list of 150 technologies/applications were identified. Topic
Application
3D Printing
Low Volume, Highly Customised Components
3D Printing Robotics 3D Printing
Combining robots and 3-D printing (e.g. Tiling) inspection ComplexSite Structures (e.g. robots Organic(collaborative) Shapes, rough geometries, curvilinear) &
Robotics 3D Printing RoboticsTopic 3D Printing RoboticsICT ICT 3D Printing Robotics ICT 3D Printing RoboticsICT 3D Printing RoboticsICT 3D Printing RoboticsICT 3D Printing RoboticsICT ICT 3D Printing Robotics ICT PPVC RoboticsICT PPVC RoboticsICT PPVC RoboticsICT ICT PPVC Robotics ICT PPVC RoboticsICT PPVC Smart Hoisting ICT ICT PPVC Smart Hoisting ICT PPVC Smart Hoisting ICT PPVC Smart Hoisting ICT PPVC Smart Hoisting ICT PPVC Smart Hoisting ICT BIM PPVC Smart Hoisting BIM PPVC Smart Hoisting BIM Smart Hoisting
BIM BIM BIM
Over 150 Technologies/ Applications Identified Through Our Initial Scan
ComplexAssistive Formwork (e.g. to 3Dlift printing the air) robots heavy in parts/equipment Application One-off Large Infrastructure and light robots weighting in construction Collaborative transportation Intelligent inventory Printing/Customisation of spare parts management system Maintenance robot (autonomous) Checklist BIM for National Specifications (linked to national standards) for As-Built Verification BIMPrototyping of Architectural Designs Floor polish robot (autonomous) Use of mobile phoneBIM for safety monitoring BIM Predictive modeling of Components without using Inspection drones Plug and Interoperability Play system toformwork integrate modulese.g. master craftsmen, guides BIMConstruction of BIM (pre-con) Competency ofallworkers BIM (e.g.Universally joining drains, parapets, façade) Tiling robot (autonomous) compatible software for integration across value chain BIMNon Structural Changing mindset towards split inhas design VS production activities (pre-con) BIM Making sure that model been used exp MOH (post construction) Intelligent monitoring of cranes and other equipment BIMMid-AirBIM Government-endorsed model of ad-hoc public services (post construction) printing non-structural components Off-sitefor human-assisted robots Focus on trader's finishing Contract management BIMFormwork Procurement standards and processes toto adhere (construction) Construction Coordination AR/VR and reinforcement BIM Matching robotic function withEnsure processes on/off-site correct process applied reducetowastage and increase efficiency Defect management/Automatic logging of issues (mobile phone) BIM BIM to beNo used for For precast/PPVC AR/VR assembly of precast elements BIM drawing on site/fabrication yard Semi-finished components Autonomous transport robot Simulation for logistics delivery and coordination BIM BIM for maintenance Schedule AR/VR Safety Inspectionson quality like alignment of waste BIM Construction measurement ofCarpet connections installation robot Remote operation equipment BIMDesignBIM Software of capability to handle large (pre-con) AR/VR Marketing Toolsmodels Category BIM for Planning/Logistics Application planning Trackinginstallation of workersrobot - location, actions, workload Wall and window BIMResource Government-subsidized bandwidth for cloud (construction) AR/VR Training (Routine or New Technologies) BIM BIM as a Worker "Live" Model Advanced Materials Materials for 3D printing (molds) Smart windshield BIMNaturalBIM Activity monitoring/tracking fiber composites AR/VR Rehearsals Roofing robot (laying shingles) BIM Based Site Operation Advanced Materials Self-cleaning materials (TiO2, photo catalytic) Scheduling work sequence BIMGFA effect with 4DCommissioning simulation planning AR/VR planning BIM Cloud/Base BIM checking/Verification Increase porosity Concrete - double walls BIM Linked Drilling robot Advanced Materials Fire-retardant or containment coatings Overcome language barriersClash between workers and stakeholders BIM BIM Library AR/VR Detection Concrete Air-entrained concrete BIM Lightweight BIM for early stage design Weight-reduction Use robots to manufacture standardized components Advanced Materials to fuse joints (leakage Multiple project BIM BIM astracking aMaterials contract document AR/VR Concrete Site briefing Fly ash concreteprevention) BIM Extra services on building (later scanning/verification) tracking Use of AR/VR RFID Tracking actions decisions (note taking)works Advanced Materials Lightweight material - moldable temp., very strong, BIMReal-time ICT for and scheduling and monitoring of subcontractor and suppliers' workat room Concrete Recycled material for self-compacting concreteno mold pre-installation BIM Design-BIM Concept (construction) Incorporation of RFID from design phase Advanced Materials concrete of mix design of self-compacting concrete RFID tracking Robotic/Automation AR/VR Leasing and sales Bamboo-reinforcedOptimization Concrete BIM M&E Connection details BIMVariety inDrone/Remote BIMapproval for Smart Hoisting Streamlining process (across different agencies/departments) Advanced Materials Aerogels forcracks insulation (lightweight) Concrete Spread out demand by coordination between big apps forfaçade measuring/detecting approaches/finishes Control BIMdesignAR/VR Fabrication (e.g. optimization, installation and verification) contractors/developers BIM BIM forforsafety planning during design andto" construction Video analytics ongoing work Advanced Materials Smoke absorbing materials for wallsHybrid/Composite use Timber AR/VR Use AR to show "how in repair or building process BIM Understanding design from client's perspective Ease of installation considerations Drone Carrying Loads Concrete Use of accelerator BIM Clearer ofVR BIM each Timber Stage Equipment healthdefinition monitoring Advanced Materials Fast-setting structural materials Schools function halls AR/VR foratmeasuring the sense ofBIM scale before building construction BIM Combine/Integrate Finite Analysis with Smaller subassembly to facilitate transportation Concrete High temperature curing Multi-Arm Cranes BIM BIM for Procurements (e.g. Material Take-offs) Asset tracking Advanced Materials Fiber reinforcement of structural materials Timber Roofing structure - light & heat insulation using CLT AR/VR AREasy" tech to visualize construction (construction) BIM "Simply and BIM for Concept and Pre-Concept Concrete Fair-faced concrete (no or plastering) andAR/VR design ofAdvanced trucks BIMDimensions Improve coordination and submission process (pre-con) Material and site management Materials Jacking/Climbing Gantry System Off-formwork on concrete ( no painting required) Timber Composite/hybrid construction for communicating concepts and visions of thecoatings project BIM Follow upVR on finished products with tracking record Concrete Remove the photovoltaic need for rebarspurpose BIMHoisting facilities Logistics optimization (construction) BIM library for coordination Advanced Materials Organic films to absorb IR for Timber Integrated cassette floor system Canopy systems - Partial System BIM Industry (pre-con) players should contribute product details to BIM library to Steel Composite steel-concrete material BIM LIDAR scanning of as-installed conditions (construction) DesignAdvanced Analysis BIM (e.g. FEM, CFD, WindColor analysis) Materials changing or stimuli-based polymers/paints Timber Using wood panel for acoustic insulation accelerate adoption Level of control of adjacent units with Smart Gantry Systems Steel Carry out structural inspection without create access opening BIM BIM to use for precast/PPVC Continuous monitoring and real time advisory + steps for immediate next Advanced Materials Transparent blast-proof materials Building envelope - roof + façade Timber BIM As Built Model Steel Corrosion requirement for steel Jacking floor steps Advanced BIM Design analysis Materials Fiber-reinforced plastics (for differentCurtain shapes) Timber wall BIM BIM for building Steel performance Endothermic material Tracking tradesmen’s productivity (construction)Engineered wood for Advanced Materials Steel Fireprefab rating requirement for steel BIM Asset Management Timber Upgrade existing buildings with timber components Mobile tech for checklist, approvals, timing (construction) Advanced Materials Pollution/particle attracting façade materials/coatings Fabrication BIM Fire Safety Steel Modeling Timber Hybrid structure of concrete + CLT in floors EnsureAdvanced models have been used submission/design Materials Material with high heat conductivity Steel Steelcapacity/thermal connection technology reduce on-site welding BIM Ownership offor BIM models Timber Wall andtoceiling claddings Advanced Materials Newspaper wood -Finishing waterproof flame-retardant Steel (e.g. Dinoc vinyl film) BIM Regarding Contracts: Real Time monitoring and advisory onand performance Timber Bus/car shelter link ways Steel Epoxy, PU, Waterproofing film Concrete 3D printing of concrete BIM Design and construction in one contract/deliverable Timber Steel Open building "shelter" Fire-proofing coating Concrete Products selected Incorporation of lightweight material BIM during design stage Steel and procured Concrete filled tube Concrete General Timber Timber bridges Steel Ultra-high strength steel Concrete Recycled aggregates Steel Sound-proofing - thinsulate damping film Concrete Full adoption of SSGalvanizing EN 206 Steel Concrete Automation of ready-mix concrete plants Steel Spray-on fireproofing Concrete Improved hydrationUpdate construction methods to integrate steel works Steel Concrete Glass bubbles Steel Self-healing steel - memory alloy for impact areas Steel mark Concrete Change in mindsetGreen in interpretation of good surface finishes Steel
Steel-frame PPVC modules
Technology Maturity Curve Technologies were plotted against the technology maturity curve based on their TRL levels to assess the time and effort required to develop each technology.
TRL 8
TRL 9 TRL 9
Technology Maturity Level
TRL 7
TRL 8
TRL 6
Focus of roadmap
TRL 5
TRL 7
System in final form and ready for commercialisation Demonstrates that the concept actually works
TRL 6 TRL 5
TRL 4
TRL 4
Validates that the concept will work
TRL 3 TRL 3 TRL 2
TRL 2
TRL 1 TRL 1
Analytical studies to proof of concept experiments
Time & Effort
 The Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is an objective approach used for decision making on R&D investments  Lower TRL will require more effort/cost required to achieve commercial adoption readiness Source: European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EU), National Research Foundation (Singapore), Department of Defense (US)
Technology Prioritisation Matrix The Technology Prioritisation Matrix was then used to prioritise key technologies and applications. Productivity Impact Technology Prioritisation Matrix
Productivity Impact
– Low (up to 15% improvement in productivity),
Tier 1
H
• Productivity impact aids prioritisation of R&D areas. It measures the productivity impact for the affected construction phase. Productivity impact of a technology is rated as: – Moderate (15 - 25% improvement in productivity) – High (>25% improvement in productivity)
Tier 2
M
Level of Effort • Effort for adoption of the technology aids the development of the R&D roadmap. The National Research Foundation’s Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is an indicator used to estimate effort for adoption.
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Level of Effort
Source: http://www.nrf.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/definitions-of-trls.pdf?sfvrsn=0
Current State of the Industry
Construction Productivity in Singapore Worksite productivity has steadily improved over the last few years. However, this is short of Singapore’s Construction Industry productivity improvement target of 2 to 3% per annum. There is a need to seek higher productivity gains in the next few years.
VISION To build a highly integrated & technologically advanced construction sector led by progressive firms & supported by a skilled and competent workforce by 2020.
Productivity Improvement Target Average of 2% – 3% per annum till 2020
Improvement in Site Productivity
(from 2009 – 2014)
(Floor area completed per manday)
1.2%
0.3%
Achievement
Construction Productivity in Singapore Challenges faced include a strong reliance on low cost manpower and an unwillingness to invest in technology. Several key initiatives have been launched to address these challenges.
Key Initiatives to Address Productivity Challenges
Facilitate Capital Investment Champion technology adoption on site and manufacturing offsite (e.g. DfMA) •
Public Sector take the lead
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Incentivise private sector adoption
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Levelling up standards through mandatory requirements
Develop a Higher Quality Workforce •
Transform current largely unskilled workforce into one that is higher skilled to facilitate adoption of technology
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Quality jobs will increase, potentially leading to better talent attraction and retention for the industry
Promote Integration of Value Chain Promote integration across the value chain and better project management through BIM/VDC and ECI approach
Survey Statistics Respondents consisted of Consultants, Developers, Builders, Precast/Prefab and Others
Types of companies N=130
Consultants (Architect, Engineer, QS)
11.93%
16.51%
Developer Precast/Prefab
13.76% 40.37% 1.84%
Builder (>$50 mil) Builder (<$50 mil)
15.60% Others (BIM/ICT Suppliers, IHLs, others)
Industry Demand â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Online Survey Through an industry survey, we identified some technologies and processes which the industry deems important, and has adopted or plans to adopt 20 most important technologies/processes (out of list of 51) and their adoption status 100% 90% 80% 70%
100% 90% 88% 87% 85% 84% 84%
90%
81% 81% 79% 79% 78% 76% 75% 74% 72% 72%
80% 67% 65% 65% 64%
70%
60%
60%
50%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
Plan to adopt
20%
20%
Adopted
10%
10%
0%
0%
Not adopted
Important
Industry Demand â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Online Survey Top 20 technologies/processes that the industry plans to adopt. Technologies/processes which Industry Plans to Adopt PPVC Design of Connection for PPVC Intelligent inventory management VDC Interoperability of BIM Cloud-based collaborative platform Asset tracking - heavy equipment Mobile devices for inspection logs Big data analytics Integrated Project Delivery Cross-laminated timber DfMA Self-compacting concrete AR and VR for design visualisation Integrated cassette floor system Lean management AR and VR for construction coordination Video analytics Self-healing concrete Engineered timber
38.5% 35.8% 33.0% 29.4% 29.4% 26.6% 25.7% 24.8% 23.9% 23.9% 22.9% 22.9% 22.9% 22.9% 22.0% 21.1% 21.1% 20.2% 18.4% 17.4% 0%
10%
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40%
50%
Technology is an Area of Opportunity for Singapore
Global Construction Industry Going forward, the global construction sector is forecast to become a USD 15 trillion industry by 2025. It will account for 13.5% of global GDP and will grow faster than the global GDP.
Forecast growth by Key Segments 2015-2025
Historic and Forecast Growth for Construction Industry Value-Added 8% 12%
7%
10%
6%
8%
5%
6%
4%
4%
3%
2%
2%
0% -2%
1%
2009-13
2014
2015-20
2020-24
0%
Residential
-4% EU 15
USA
Japan
China
India
World
Source: Oxford Economics, Construction Intelligence Center, Frost & Sullivan Analysis
EU 15
Non residential USA
Japan
Civil Engineering
China
India
Global Construction Industry Singaporeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s export for Construction Services has performed relatively well as compared to other major economies. There is potential for Singapore to further develop our capabilities to seize opportunities in overseas markets. 21.8
31.9
40.5
34.3
USD, Billion
Construction and related engineering services includes construction work for buildings and civil engineering, installation and assembly work, building completion and finishing work. Architectural and engineering services are classified as part of â&#x20AC;&#x153;professional servicesâ&#x20AC;?.
Percentage Share of Export for Construction Services
Source: WTO
Construction in Future â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ICPH as an Enabler The ICPH will be a key enabler of Singaporeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategy, providing an off-site environment where construction can be automated, mechanised and standardised. Reduce manpower requirements by 50% - 60% due to mechanisation
Low land footprint due to multi-story production facility and use of ASRS for storage
Facilitates use of DfMA due to manufacturing within a controlled environment
Faster construction due to use of automation and robotics
ICPH ICPH
High quality standardised components
Noise and pollution reduced at construction sites
Strategic Imperatives for Singapore These 3 cornerstones can potentially lever up and globalise the capabilities of Singaporeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s construction industry.
Develop and Export DfMA Technologies (including ICPH capabilities)
The 3 Cornerstones Leverage on Singaporeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead in BIM+VDC (export potential)
Partnership and test bed use of Automation and Smart Construction
The Construction Productivity R&D Roadmap for Singapore
Our Technology Pathway to the Future
Technology Maturity Curve In terms of time and effort, technologies typically take around 3 years for it to progress through each TRL. TRL 9 TRL 8
TRL 7
Technology Maturity Level
TRL 6
7
TRL 5
TRL 4
20 18
21
30 4 31
25
23 24 26 8 22 12 10 11 27 29
32 6
9 13
19
33 14
Legend
16 1 2 34 35
3D Printing Automated Equipment
5 15 17 28 3
ICT DfMA
TRL 3
Materials Civil Engineering BIM/VDC
TRL 2 TRL 1
Basic Research
Applied Research
Adoption
Time & Effort
Technology Prioritisation Matrix 1. Low vol, complex architectural shapes 2. Moulds, formworks and reinforcement 3. Robots for ICPH & on-site 4. Smart Hoisting 5. Load Carrying Drones for construction tasks 6. Inspection Drones and Robots 7. Tiling Robot 8. Painting Robot 9. Inventory and Asset Mgt 10. Logistic Simulation 11. Monitoring and inspection 12. Data Analytics 13. Project Management 14. Interoperable Platform 15. Digitised construction phase into integrated platform 16. LWC and fiber composition concrete materials for PPVC 17. Design of PPVC with size and weight constraint 18. Concrete – High strength, LWC for structural 19. Concrete - Reduce cost, find sub. aggregates for SCC 20. Concrete - Fiber Composite Concrete for steel reinforcement replacement
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Productivity Impact
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15
27
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19 10 30 2 1 35 24 31 26 25 34 7 29 17
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9 8
22 23
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16 * Squares indicate TRL 3-6
H
M Level of Effort
L
(incorporates TRL ,Adoption Issues & Industry Readiness)
3D Printing
Automated Equipment
ICT
Materials
Civil Engineering
BIM/VDC and AR/VR
21. Steel - Automated steel structure inspection method 22. Steel - Low cost fire protection coatings 23. Steel – Corrosion protection coating with longer durability (>20 yrs) 24. Timber – Extend use of structural timber (Glulam / CLT/ Hybrid) 25. Hybrid/Composite use of timber (Concrete/Steel) 26. AM – FRP rebar to replace steel reinforcement in RC 27. E-Tunnelling and SMART TBM 28. Use of Precast Volumetric Blocks for underground development 29. Adoption of jacked structure construction technique 30. Mega TBM for Multiple Rail Tracks, Roads and Stations Construction 31. Fully Automated unmanned construction system using pneumatic caisson method 32. Mobility of info in building projects 33. Facilities and Asset Mgt 34. Smart BIM Tools 35. AR/VR for visualisation and coordination
DfMA, PPVC, ICPH
Key Technologies (Tier 1) List of technologies identified ‘Tier 1’, where they have High Productivity Impact and Low/Moderate effort for development and adoption. Tier 1 technologies are those with Low /Moderate Level of Effort and High Productivity Impact
Tier 1
BIM/VDC and AR/VR
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Mobility of info in building projects BIM for Facilities and Asset Management
ICT
• • •
Monitoring and inspection Data Analytics Interoperable Platform
3D printing
Productivity Impact
H
Tier 1 Technologies
Automated Equipment
• • • •
Robots for ICPH and on-site Smart Hoisting Inspection Drones and Robots Load Carrying Drones for construction tasks
DfMA, PPVC, ICPH
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Digitised Construction phase into integrated platform
Materials
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Steel - Automated steel structure inspection method Steel - Low cost fire protection coatings Steel – Corrosion protection coating with longer durability (>20 yrs)
Civil Engineering
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E-Tunnelling and Smart TBM
M
L
H
M Level of Effort
L
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TRL 3-6
Key Technologies (Tier 2) List of technologies identified ‘Tier 2’, where they have Moderate Productivity Impact and Low/Moderate effort for development and adoption. Tier 2 Technologies
Tier 2 technologies are those with Low/Moderate Level of Effort and Moderate Productivity Impact
Productivity Impact
H
M
Tier 2
BIM/VDC and AR/VR
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Smart BIM Tools AR/VR for visualisation and coordination
ICT
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Inventory and Asset Management Logistic Simulation Project Management
3D printing
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Low-volume, complex architectural shapes Moulds, formworks and reinforcement
Automated Equipment
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Painting Robot Tiling Robot
DfMA, PPVC, ICPH
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Design of PPVC with size and weight constraint
Materials
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Concrete - High strength, LWC for structural Concrete - Reduce cost, find sub. aggregates for SCC Concrete - Fiber Composite Concrete for steel reinforcement replacement Timber - Extend use of structural timber (glulam/CLT/hybrid) for buildings greater than 24 meters Hybrid/Composite use of timber (Concrete/Timber/Steel) AM - FRP rebar to replace steel reinforcement in RC
L
•
H
M Level of Effort
• •
L Civil Engineering
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Adoption of jacked structure construction technique Mega TBM for Multiple Rail Tracks, Roads and Stations Construction Fully Automated unmanned construction system using pneumatic caisson method
TRL 3-6
Construction of the Future – Smart Construction Going forward, there is a need to drive industry productivity due to changes in business climate and increased competition. This will involve analysing how current R&D efforts may transform and contribute to the construction process of the future. ECI/IPD
BIM/VDC
Design Process
Smart Hoisting • • • • • •
Robotics UAS Mobile Apps VR & AR Sensors Materials Construction
On Site Assembly
BIM/VDC
Integrated Supply Chain Management
• ICPH • PPVC, PBU, M&E Services • Robotics • 3D Printing
Logistics
Site
3D Printing
• Smart tracking (with RFID and/or sensors) • Just-in-Time Delivery Strategy
Production
Overall Roadmap Long-term
2020 – 2025
2025 – 2030
Improving Mobility of Information Creating Smart BIM tools BIM for Facilities and Asset Management AR/VR as enabling tool for BIM- design visualization & construction coordination Development of mobile applications Interoperable platform and common data platform Development of data analytics capabilities (including video analytics)
Automated Equipment
3DP
BIM/ VDC
Medium-term
2016 – 2020
ICT
Short-term
Real-time AR/VR integration
Materials Research Development of printer technology Robots for ICPH
Robots for on-site construction
Smart Hoisting (Semi automated) Smart Hoisting (Fully automated) Inspection / Surveillance drones and robots Load carrying drones for construction tasks Tiling Robot Painting Robot
DfMA
Digitized Construction phase into the integrated platform with DfMA Design of prefab volumetric units on size and weight constraint; improve connection detail LWT concrete (LWC) and fiber composite concrete Prototype
Ready for Commercialisation
Overall Roadmap Short-term
Medium-term
Long-term
2016 – 2020
2020 – 2025
2025 – 2030
Automated steel structure inspection methods Improved fire protection coatings with low cost Corrosion protection coatings with longer durability of more than 20 years
Materials
Use of structural timber in taller buildings; improve connection design and fire resistance
Development of Hybrid System (Concrete/Timber/Steel) Fiber-reinforce polymer rebar and fiber composite concrete to replace steel reinforcement Light weight, High Strength Concrete (LWC) for Structural Elements Self-compacting concrete using local materials Validate use of FRP in RC
Civil Engineering
e-Tunnelling and Smart TBM Jacked Structures Construction Precast Volumetric Blocks for underground construction Mega TBM for Multiple Rail Tracks, Roads and Stations Construction Fully Automated unmanned construction system using pneumatic caisson method Prototype
Ready for Commercialisation
R&D Roadmap for BIM/VDC and AR/VR
Creating Smart BIM Tools
Improving Mobility of Information
Research focus
Short Term
Medium Term
Yr 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5
Yr 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10
Long Term Yr 10 - 15
Outcome
Development of mobile application Milestone - Interoperable mobile applications that can process full BIM model (regardless of model origin) and perform multiple functions such as aiding building and safety inspections, tracking schedule and allows for instantaneous communication. *Requires the improvement to mobile/tablet technology (faster processing speeds)
> BIM is fully integrated with AR/VR. The ability to create 3D model, analyse design, plan construction, carry out facility management processes in the real world with the virtual image (using just gestures and voice) and allow instantaneous communication with all stakeholders.
Integration of NPQS and BIM Milestone - The integrated NPQS and BIM can provide a standardize set BIM specification for projects and a standardized set of digital BIM object library.
Develop wearable AR devices to replace mobile devices Milestone - The hand-held mobile devices will be replaced by wearable AR devices to enable greater convenience to user and provide a superior visualization of information and immediate analysis of situation (in reality rather than looking at a screen from devices). *Developed in tandem with AR technology.
Develop algorithm that can perform automated task Milestone - There will be a set of algorithm that can perform functions like optimisation of design, analysis, problem solving and aiding decision making and testing it on simple building objects (e.g. column-beam-slab). This will incorporate the set of specifications from NPQS. Milestone - The same set of algorithm but use for small houses/low rise buildings.
Develop the tools that incorporates these algorithms Milestone - Tools that has "artificial intelligence" to help users to create BIM model and analyse it at the same time during design/construction. Tools that can deconstruct BIM model for DfMA to optimise production of parts.
Prototype
Ready for Commercialisation
Secondary Adaptation
R&D Roadmap for BIM/VDC and AR/VR
AR/VR as enabling tool for BIM- design visualization &construction coordination
BIM for Facilities and Asset Management
Research focus
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Yr 1 – 5
Yr 5 – 10
Yr 10 - 15
Outcome
Integrating BIM and Building Management Systems(BMS) Milestone – BIM and BMS are integrated such that any objects in the building is linked to the BIM model and shown through devices and at the same time, people can obtain any live performance data of building systems remotely or while walking through the building. *requires the use of sensor technologies
Integrating BIM, BMS and AR/VR Milestone – BIM, BMS and AR are integrated such that the user have superior visualization of the building objects (via wearable AR) and able retrieve live information and some form of analysed data and have instant communication (video or messaging) capability. *requires the development of various AR capabilities
> At the same time, there is artificial intelligence to guide the modelling process
Location awareness in a building and real-time data visualisation Milestone – As the user points the wearable AR device in the building, the images captured are sent to server site via cloud computing which will be compared against a database. Server will send data from the database back to the user (corresponding to the user's location) who can see all information pertaining to the object at real time.
Object edge recognition Milestone – The AR device can tell the difference between objects especially in
> Tools with AI which can automatically create suitable model elements based on initial sketch.
construction site where it is cluttered with people and equipment.
Design in real 3D space (not desktop) with touch sensitive visuals and ability to communicate at the same time. Milestone – Bring the design and communication from desktop to real 3D space. Multiple parties can work on the design at the same time and space.
Development of AR/VR as tools for training Milestone – The user do not need to refer to 2D manual for training and people can learn faster from the real time visuals. Workers can go through training in any kind of situation realistically and it will improve response time of workers when real situation happens.
Integrating BIM together with various AR capabilities, interoperable platform and common data platform Milestone – A device that has various AR capabilities, able to link with BIM model and interoperable with BIM model of any origin.
Prototype
Ready for commercialisation
Secondary Adap
R&D Roadmap for ICT Research focus
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Yr 1 – 5
Yr 5 – 10
Yr 10 - 15
Common Data and Interoperability
Development and integration of mobile applications Milestone - Interoperability standards for mobile application Milestone 2 - Interoperable mobile applications/software
Interoperable Platform Milestone – Interoperability standards Milestone 2 – Beta platform Milestone 3 – Fully operational interoperable platform
Beta
Common Data Platform Milestone – Data sharing protocol and privacy policy Milestone 2 – Beta platform Milestone 3 – Fully operational common data platform
Beta
Outcome Development of an interoperable platform that integrate end-toend software in all phases of construction projects, and where industry players can share project data
Data Analytics
Data analytics capabilities Milestone - Identification of pain points and data classification and privacy policy, standardization of data collection Milestone 2 - Guidelines on report generation (e.g. performance indicators) and how to use these to support decision making
Data analytics and video analytics are commonly used to manage productivity
Video analytics capabilities Milestone – Video analytics capability to recognize major elements in construction sites Milestone 2 – Video analytics capability robust enough to conduct inspection independent of human interference, integration of video analytics with robotics/drones Milestone 3 – Integration with AR and VR
Prototype
Ready for Commercialisation
Secondary Adaptation
R&D Roadmap for 3D printing Research focus
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Yr 1 – 5
Yr 5 – 10
Yr 10 - 15
Outcome
3D printing of Metal
Materials Research
Milestone – Prototype of metal with sufficient strength and quality surface finishing Milestone – Metal with sufficient strength and quality surface finishing
Development of concrete, metal and polymer 3D printing to be commonly used for low-volume, highly customised components.
3D printing of Concrete Milestone – Prototype of concrete material with sufficient strength and quality surface finishing Milestone – Concrete material with sufficient strength and quality surface finishing
3D printing of other materials (e.g. sand, glass) Milestone – Prototype of materials with sufficient strength and quality surface finishing for non-structural components Milestone – Materials with sufficient strength and quality surface finishing for non-structural components
Prototype
Ready for Commercialisation
Secondary Adaptation
R&D Roadmap for 3D printing Research focus
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Yr 1 – 5
Yr 5 – 10
Yr 10 - 15
Outcome
Development of Printer Technology
Development of concrete extrusion 3D printer Milestone – Prototype of concrete extrusion 3D printer Milestone – Concrete extrusion 3D printer Milestone – Improvement in detail 3D printer is able to achieve for architectural components
Development of 3D printers that can accommodate various demands in Singapore.
Development of multi-material 3D printer Milestone – Prototype of multi-material 3D printer for architectural components Milestone –Multi-material 3D printer for architectural components
Integration of 3D printing with Drone / Robotic Technologies Milestone – Prototype of 3D printing Drone / Robot Milestone – 3D printing Drone / Robot
Prototype
Ready for Commercialisation
Secondary Adaptation
R&D Roadmap for Automated Equipment Research focus
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Yr 1 – 5
Yr 5 – 10
Yr 10 - 15
Outcome
Smart Hoisting
Smart Hoisting (Semi – Automated) Milestone – Prototype of semi-automated Smart Hoisting, with features such as anti-twist, anti-sway, self-alignment, and self-adjustment to aid operator Milestone –Semi-automated Smart Hoisting, with features such as antitwist and anti-sway to aid operator
Use of Smart Hoisting in both ICPH and onsite settings
Smart Hoisting (Fully – Automated) Milestone – Prototype of fully automated Smart Hoisting with anticollision capabilities Milestone – Fully Automated Smart Hoisting with anti-collision capabilities Milestone – Synchronisation of Smart hoisting with logistics capabilities to achieve real time optimisation
Drones
Inspection / Surveillance / Land-survey drones and robots
Use of drones for surveillance, safety inspections, land surveying and carrying loads/ performing tasks in difficultto-reach areas
Milestone – Prototype of drones with sensor-reading, autonomous flight and obstacle avoidance capabilities Milestone - Drones with sensor-reading, autonomous flight and obstacle avoidance capabilities
Load carrying drones for construction tasks Milestone – Prototype with improvements in payload, battery life and geolocation technology, drone fleet coordination Milestone – Drones capable of performing construction tasks
Prototype
Ready for Commercialisation
Secondary Adaptation
R&D Roadmap for Automated Equipment Research focus
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Yr 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5
Yr 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10
Yr 10 - 15
Outcome
Robots for general construction tasks Milestone - Fully automated industrial robot able to perform construction tasks in an ICPH setting Milestone - Fully automated industrial robot able to perform construction tasks in on-site setting
ICPH
On site
For automated equipment to be used for flooring, painting and assorted construction tasks such as drilling, cutting and installation
Robotics
Painting Robot for interior wall Milestone - Fully automated painting robot for interior walls
Painting Robot for exterior wall of high rise buildings Milestone - Fully automated painting robot for exterior walls
Tiling Robot Milestone - Prototype of tiling robot able to apply adhesive and irregularly shaped tiles Milestone - Tiling robot able to apply adhesive and irregularly shaped tiles Milestone - Extension of technology to other floor types
Prototype
Ready for Commercialisation
Secondary Adaptation
R&D Roadmap for DfMA and PPVC/PBU
Usage of LWT concrete (LWC) and fiber composite concrete materials for PPVC
Digitized Construction phase within integrated platform for DfMA and Lean Management
Research focus
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Yr 1 – 5
Yr 5 – 10
Yr 10 - 15
Integrated VDC / BIM platform prototype facilitating DfMA and PPVC design collaboration with lean construction concepts workflow throughout project value chain with emphasis on ICPH and contractors
VDC / BIM is used by project teams to collaborate using DfMA and PPVC principles
Milestone - Contractor & ICPH teams are ready to collaborate using project BIM model to prepare & produce precast components using DfMA and PPVC principles, and enabling lean supply chain
Smart design and supply chain management are used to design, production and site installation
Smart supply chain management (with smart hoisting) optimized for ICPH and on-site Milestone - Fully integrated supply chain management significantly reducing waste and increase efficiency and value
Development of Smart design tools to enhance collaboration and on-site constructability Milestone - Designers are able to design with constructability and DfMA principles, and fully utilize PPVC
Ultra performance LWC is used to produce PPVC meeting fire safety requirements (particularly fiber composites)
Development of ultra-performance light weight concrete (LWC) for PPVC units Milestone – Light weight and ultra high strength concrete will be available for PPVC construction promoting PPVC adoption
Validate new ultra-performance LWC (particularly fiber composites) against fire safety requirements Milestone - PPVC units will satisfy SCDF fire code requirements
Prototype
Outcome
Ready for Commercialisation
Secondary Adaptation
R&D Roadmap for DfMA and PPVC/PBU
Design of PPVC Units based on size and weight constraint and improved connection detail design to enhance site installation
Research focus
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Yr 1 – 5
Yr 5 – 10
Yr 10 - 15
PPVC units’ transportation is designed with consideration of LTA traffic requirements
Design of PPVC units in consideration of LTA traffic requirements Milestone - Significant improvement to efficiency in transporting PPVC units
Design of PPVC units in consideration of efficiency of on-site hoisting, ease of unit-to-unit connection and reduction of wastage due to modular design
PPVC unit is designed with consideration of hoisting, connection and modularity
Milestone - Significant improvement to efficiency in installing PPVC units
Prototype
Outcome
Ready for Commercialisation
Secondary Adaptation
R&D Roadmap for Concrete
Fiber Composite Concrete (FCC) for Steel Reinforcement Replacement
SelfLight weight, Ultra Compacting Performance Concrete Concrete (LWC) (SCC) using for Structural local materials Elements
Research focus
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Yr 1 – 5
Yr 5 – 10
Yr 10 - 15
Development of new ultra-performance LWC as structural elements
Ultra performance LWC for structural use
Milestone – Prototype of new ultra performance LWC as structural elements Milestone 2 – Validated LWC structural elements in operational environment
Development of SCC with possible local materials to reduce cost
SCC using local materials to reduce costs
Milestone – Prototype of SCC using local materials Milestone 2 – SCC with local materials
Use of Fibre-composite concrete (FCC) as alternative for reinforced concrete, i.e. remove need for steel rebar
FCC rebar meeting fire safety requirements is used as reinforcement in concrete
Milestone – Validate FCC for use in operational environment Milestone 2 – FCC meets fire safety requirements as alternative for reinforced concrete
Prototype
Outcome
Ready for Commercialisation
Secondary Adaptation
R&D Roadmap for Steel
Development of corrosion protection coatings with longer durability (> 20 years)
Development of lowcost fire protection coatings that can last longer than the SCDF fire rating standard
Development of automated steel structure inspection methods
Research focus
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Yr 1 – 5
Yr 5 – 10
Yr 10 - 15
Development of automated/portable inspection of steel structures under site conditions
Automated/port able inspection equipment for inspecting steel structure for corrosion and other defects
Milestone – Prototype of automated/portable inspection equipment to inspect steel structure under site conditions Milestone – Validation of automated/portable inspection equipment in operational environment
Low-cost fire protection coating for steel structure that meets fire safety requirements
Development of new low cost fire protection coatings that that meets fire safety requirement in operational environment Milestone – Prototype of fire protection costings that meets fire safety requirements Milestone – Validate fire protection coatings that meets fire safety requirments in operational environment
Development of new durable corrosion protection coatings
Durable corrosion protection coatings to protect steel structure from corrosion for > 20 years
Milestone – Prototype of durable corrosion protection coatings for steel structure to protect it from corrosion Milestone – Validate corrosion protection coatings for steel structure in operational environment
Prototype
Outcome
Ready for Commercialisation
Secondary Adaptation
R&D Roadmap for Timber
R&D to extend the Use of Structural Timber (Glulam/ CLT / Hybrid Composite) for various building and facility construction greater than 24 m high buildings
Research focus
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Yr 1 – 5
Yr 5 – 10
Yr 10 - 15
• All round protection coatings for timber to increase its fire rating value to meet beyond fire safety requirements
Development of coatings to increase fire ratings to enable construction of buildings higher than 24 m Milestone – Prototype of timber protection coatings to increase its fire rating value
Validate new developments in operational environment Milestone – Validated timber protection coatings in operational environment to enable construction of buildings for higher than 24m
Development of adhesives to increase fire ratings to enable construction of buildings higher than 24 m
• New laminated adhesives to adhere longer than CLT and Glulam for durability of timber
Milestone – Prototype of timber laminated adhesives to increase its fire rating value
Validate new developments in operational environment Milestone – Validated timber laminated adhesives in operational environment to enable construction of buildings for higher than 24m
Prototype
Outcome
Ready for Commercialisation
Secondary Adaptation
R&D Roadmap for Timber Research focus
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Yr 1 – 5
Yr 5 – 10
Yr 10 - 15
Outcome
Development of Hybrid System (Concrete/Timber) Prototype of hybrid system (concrete/timber)
Development of Hybrid System (Concrete/Timber/Steel)
Milestone – Prototype the hybrid system with concrete and timber
Validation of Hybrid System (Concrete/Timber) Application of hybrid system in practice
Milestone – Application of Hybrid System (Concrete/Timber) in practice
Development of Hybrid System (Concrete/Steel) Prototype of hybrid system (concrete/steel)
Milestone – Prototype the hybrid system with concrete and timber
Validation of Hybrid System (Concrete/Steel)
Application of hybrid system in practice
Milestone – Application of Hybrid System (Concrete/Steel) in practice
Prototype
Ready for Commercialisation
Secondary Adaptation
R&D Roadmap for Advanced Materials
RFiber-Reinforce Polymer (FRP) rebar replacing steel reinforcement in RC
Research focus
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Yr 1 – 5
Yr 5 – 10
Yr 10 - 15
Outcome
Validate use of FRP rebar in RC under operational environment • Use of FRP rebar as reinforcement in concrete that meets the fire safety requirements
Milestone – Validated FRP rebar use as reinforcement in concrete that meets fire safety requirements in operational environment
Prototype
Ready for Commercialisation
Secondary Adaptation
R&D Roadmap for Civil Engineering Works
Validation of jacked structure construction technique for underground projects (e.g. underpass, MRT stations) to maintain uninterrupted surface services
e-Tunnelling and Smart TBM
The use and design of Precast Volumetric Blocks for constructing underground buildings such as train stations, malls, commercial & residential
Development of concept using configurable blocks as precast volumetric element to form a building type
Adoption of Jacked Structures Construction Technique for underground construction
Research focus
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Yr 1 – 5
Yr 5 – 10
Yr 10 - 15
Outcome
Scaled model of configurable blocks for underground building development
Milestone – Prototype of configurable blocks for different building types
Scaled modelling of underground construction using precast volumetric blocks Milestone – Scaled modelling of configurable blocks
Using jacked structures technique for underpass and MRT station construction
Milestone – Validated jacked structures technique for use in operational environment to construct an underpass
Validation of TBM Control data Centre (TCC) system and application platform
TCC use in tunneling projects to manage tunneling activities
Milestone – Validated TCC system that reads in TBM data and use for monitoring and managing tunneling activities
Prototype
Ready for Commercialisation
Secondary Adaptation
R&D Roadmap for Civil Engineering Works
Large Diameter TBM Tunnelling for Multiple Rail Tracks, Roads and Stations Construction
Concept Development of Large-Diameter Urban Tunnel using mega TBM to create multiple levels for rails tracks, roads and stations
Fully Automated un-manned construction system using pneumatic caisson method
Research focus
Concept Development of Automatic Unmanned Pneumatic Caisson Method for deep excavation using robotic excavators under operation chamber pressure
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
Yr 1 – 5
Yr 5 – 10
Yr 10 - 15
Scaled model of tunnel demonstrating multiple usage.
Milestone – Scaled model of tunnel with multiple levels created for various usage within the tunnel
Application of Large Diameter TBM for tunneling in reality.
Validation of Large-Diameter Tunnelling using mega TBM in practice. Milestone – Application of Large Diameter TBM for urban tunnelling
Scaled model of pneumatic caisson method for deep excavation assessing its potential performance.
Milestone – Scaled model of pneumatic caisson with operation assessment
Validation of Automatic Pneumatic Caisson Method for deep excavation in practice
Application of unmanned pneumatic caisson in practice
Milestone – Application of Automatic Pneumatic Caisson for deep excavation replacing conventional excavation.
Prototype
Outcome
Ready for Commercialisation
Secondary Adaptation
Thank You
Tender Interview Presentation for Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy Services 29 April 2013