Full Discussion: AI and Its Impact on the Built Environment
28 August 2025 | Conexus Studio
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the Built Environment sector—from real estate and construction to property and facilities management. In this full panel discussion, industry experts share insights on how AI is driving smart buildings, sustainable property management, and digital transformation across the industry.
Discover real-world case studies, barriers to adoption, and practical advice on how AI will shape workforce skills, business strategies, and sustainability goals. This session is designed for professionals in real estate, architecture, construction, and facilities management who want to stay ahead in an AI-driven future.
👉 Watch the complete panel discussion and learn how AI is reshaping the Built Environment.
About the Speakers
Ethan Tan
Director, Annexion Partners
Ethan Tan specializes in recruitment for the Built Environment sector, covering a wide range of industries including Digital Infrastructure, Property and Real Estate, Construction and Engineering, Interior Design and Architecture, Building Sustainability, and Built Technology.
As Director at Annexion Partners, he advises businesses on talent attraction and retention strategies, helping teams stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
As part of the speaker panel, Ethan will provide insights on the future of work in the Built Environment against the onslaught of the AI wave. His deep understanding of talent trends in real estate, construction, and related sectors positions him to ask the critical questions about how AI will impact hiring, skills development, and workforce transformation.
Kieve Lim
Chief Digital Officer, PrimusTech
Kieve is a dynamic leader in digital transformation and smart building solutions, currently serving as a key figure at PrimusTech. With extensive experience in the technology sector, Kieve has played pivotal roles in developing and integrating innovative digital platforms for the Built Environment.
His passion for leveraging AI and automation to enhance operational efficiency and productivity has positioned him at the forefront of facility management innovation. Kieve brings his expertise and forward-thinking vision to introducing groundbreaking generative AI applications designed to empower FM professionals and redefine the future of facility management.
Clement Teo
Non-Executive Director, Retragreen Australia
Clement is Non-Executive Director at Retragreen Australia, helping Singapore firms cut HVAC energy costs by up to 30% and strengthen ESG scores through a proven Al platform trusted by leading commercial buildings across the region. He previously held senior roles at the Singapore Manufacturing Federation and TÜV SÜD ASEAN, bringing deep expertise in sustainability leadership, certification, and regulatory compliance.
Dylan Ong
Executive Director,Hong Lai Huat Group Limited
Dylan is the Executive Director of Hong Lai Huat Group Limited, a diversified real estate and property development company listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange. Since its founding in 1988, the Group has completed over 45 projects in Singapore. In 2008, under Dylan’s leadership, the company expanded into Cambodia, successfully delivering two major developments comprising more than 1,600 residential units and 120 commercial units, including shophouses and a boutique hotel, while managing significant land assets. Driven by a passion for building strategic partnerships, Dylan focuses on driving growth through property development, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and collaborations with like-minded industry leaders.
Chee Kit Ho
Senior Director, Cushman & Wakefield
Chee Kit is Senior Director at Cushman & Wakefield, where he leads the Sustainability and Net Zero Carbon Asset Consultancy across the Asia Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Chee Kit spearheads efforts to enhance asset value by reducing operating costs, improving energy efficiency, and implementing carbon reduction strategies.
Since joining the firm in 2013, he has played a pivotal role in expanding sustainability services regionally. With expertise in aligning ESG goals with corporate strategy and leveraging AI for smart building operations, Chee Kit is a key driver of intelligent, future-ready property management solutions.
