From being project partners to sharing best practices: that’s how the relationship between local tech start-up Airsquire and industrial real estate solutions provider Boustead Projects has evolved over the years.

This partnership has been highly beneficial, says Mr Kyle Tan, the CEO and co-founder of Airsquire, which enables immersive 360° street views of construction sites to be captured and virtualised. This allows construction site and facilities managers of developers to conduct virtual inspections remotely and compare construction progress against plans.

“Boustead Projects is known as a lighthouse for digitalisation, shedding light on the way forward,” shares Mr Tan, who co-founded Airsquire at the end of 2017. His views are echoed by the sector, in which Boustead Projects is known for leading in technology adoption. It is also a forerunner in using applied artificial intelligence, machine learning and augmented and virtual reality. These innovations have powered its development of smart eco-sustainable business and industrial parks.

SUGGESTED SKILLS

After carefully assessing Airsquire’s skills and competencies, Mr Khalil and his team at Boustead Projects recommended that Mr Tan take up a course on the principles of integrated digital delivery at BCA Academy. “We thought it would help Airsquire better understand the industry’s digital workflows,” he says.

His team also combed through the programme to ensure that its contents were relevant and accessible to Mr Tan. “We found it to be an introductory course that offered clear supporting materials. These provide a simple framework for firms such as Airsquire that are embarking on their digitalisation journeys.”