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smart city solutions . This has allowed the company to provide predictive solutions for clients , leading to better cost and schedule estimation .
“ In the building industry , technology helps to take the guesswork out of design , brings more efficiencies into work processes , improves productivity , brings about long-term cost savings and alleviates manpower crunch ,” Ng notes .
“ Going forward , we will continue to integrate technology into our processes and as part of our solution offerings ,” he adds . “ Technology will play a key role in our growth as we continue to adopt new technologies such as BIM , Virtual Design and Construction ( VDC ) and Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality ( VR / AR ) to add value to our clients and improve productivity . We are also working with research and technology partners to ensure we stay at the forefront of the industry .”
One such partnership helped to set up the SJ-NTU Corporate Laboratory with Singapore ’ s
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