From construction to development and maintenance of an award-winning portfolio of residential and commercial space buildings, Soilbuild Holdings claims a proven track record as an integrated real estate organization with over 48 years of expertise throughout the real estate value chain.
Soilbuild has been stretching the bounds of its sustainability path over years to not only lower total energy consumption and emissions but also guarantee a more sustainable future and resilient urban environment for next generations. The BCA Green Mark Platinum certification for many projects including Tai Seng Exchange, Trion, Solaris @ one-north and Solaris @ Kallang 164 reflects Soilbuild’s emphasis on sustainability and excellence.
With its forthcoming industrial project, Tampines Connection, Soilbuild is aiming towards greater standards of super low energy construction to lower its carbon footprint as it continues its sustainability trip.
Launched later this year, the environmentally friendly development will seek to get the Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy (SLE) accreditation, therefore attaining the highest BCA sustainability grade.
Target to finish in 2027, Tampines Connection will have two F&B outlets and 239 manufacturing units. Business 2’s development is designated.
Situated on Tampines North Drive 4, the 10-storey ramp-up building has first-rate connection to public transport hubs like the forthcoming Tampines North MRT Station along the Cross Island Line and major expressways including the Tampines Expressway (TPE).
Designed with efficiency, functionality and flexibility in mind, units in the complex vary from 1,600 sq ft to 2,400 sq ft have external-facing floor plans to maximize natural light possible still satisfying the customers’ operational demands.
Green represents the direction of progress.
Tampines Connection has to achieve energy savings of over 60% if it is to meet one of the toughest environmental standards. The development intends to do this by using energy-efficient policies like solar panel integration to capture sustainable solar energy.
Apart from offering a visual relief, architectural features such the central air well and horizontal and vertical planting along the vehicle ramp provide passive cooling for the structure. For its intended users, this serves to raise workplace comfort and productivity.
Over 1,000 Singaporean buildings have registered as Green Mark Platinum certified since 2005. Only 13 industrial buildings in Singapore have been granted Green Mark Platinum SLE, nevertheless.
“We see green and sustainable building as the natural way forward,” claims Soilbuild Group Holdings director Lim Han Qin. “It also helps us to set our ideas apart from other industrial ventures. We want our structures to be distinctive.
Most of Soilbuild’s industrial projects include greenery and landscaping, which are a trademark element of their façades.
Diversify outside of Singapore
Looking forward, Soilbuild’s investment plan calls for balancing risk across established and developing markets via diversification.
Lim notes that the group is in a good state with a robust balance sheet. “It is looking to put the money at disposal into fresh development prospects abroad.”
“We want to vary more geographically and in terms of asset types. Lim says, “We have found potential in the UK, Vietnam, Australia.”
With Spectrum Nghệ An opening as its first industrial project in Vietnam, Soilbuild is extending its investment horizon in that nation. Comprising ready-built factories from 34,400 sq ft to 150,000 sq ft on a 15.6ha land area, the project spans.