Gold Partner

BurnsBridge Sweett Australia

BurnsBridge Sweett (BBS) is an independent advisory and management consultancy providing project management services, transaction and strategic property advice. For over twenty years, BBS has helped businesses, government and not-for-profit organisations derive greater value from their property portfolio and assets. The insight, intellect and experience developed in her specialist markets over the last two decades, together with the passion and talent within her professional teams, enable BBS to deliver innovative project, business and property solutions for clients.

The BBS strategic advisory and management services encompass all areas of capital projects: from high level evaluation and definition, management of acquisition and divestment transactions, through to project delivery. BBS strategic counsel is always underpinned by robust analysis, leading-edge project management and a commitment to outstanding service.

BBS has offices across Australia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates, and has recently added a new dimension to her specialist advisory offering through the acquisition of Foresite, specialists in urban and environmental planning, property analysis and development management.

In 2008, BBS merged with Cyril Sweett a UK based, publicly listed company and a leading international property advisory, cost consultancy and project management firm. The merger with Cyril Sweett has given BBS access to extensive resources and capability beyond current operations, to the UK, Europe and India.

Mr Tony Bridge, Chairman, Executive Director and Founding Partner of BurnsBridge Sweett Australia will be speaking at AAIF2010. Mr Bridge has over 20 years of leadership experience in Aged Care and Retirement Living, with expertise in feasibility and market analysis, strategic advisory and development of aged care facilities. He advises government, private and not for profit clients in managing their property portfolios .

Bronze Partner

Malaysia Pacific Corporation Berhad

MPCB planned catalytic projects within the Iskandar Malaysia economic zone encompassing Lakehill Resort City and Asia Pacific Trade & Expo City (APTEC).

LakeHill Resort City, an essential element for APTEC’s sustainability, will be groomed as an all-in-one destination for entertainment, relaxation, recreation and more importantly, an avenue for investment opportunities. Its main components include the LakeHill Medical & Rejuvenation Centre, the Heritage and Cultural Village, the Entertainment City of Nusa Paradis, Factory Premium Outlets and Real Rock Café.

APTEC, is the 'icon' of Iskandar Malaysia - A trade & logistics city of Asia. APTEC will induce the growth of Iskandar Malaysia through international trading and commercial activities; while LakeHill Resort will complement with entertainment and tourism attractions unique to Iskandar Malaysia.

Bronze Partner

AWP Pte Ltd

AWP Pte Ltd, founded as Alfred Wong Partnership in 1957 by the first SIA Gold Medalist continues to develop its approach of `Modernity and Methodology’, in its contemporary commissions and competitions.

With a current design direction led by the younger internationally experienced directors of the company, and supported by the depth of experience of their more senior partners, AWP Pte Ltd has expanded its area of operation throughout South East Asia, China, India and the Middle East.

Bronze Partner

FMSA

FMSA Pty Ltd is a Melbourne based medium-sized consultancy that provides management services. This multi-disciplinary practice includes three operating divisions, FMSA Architecture, FMSA Construction Management and FMSA Interiors. FMSA also has regional offices in Ballarat and Morwell.

FMSA provides an experienced, innovative and creative partnership for clients seeking architectural, interior design and/or construction management services. FMSA works with small to large organisations from a variety of sectors – education, local government, heritage, law and justice, aged care and residential.

Speakers' Dinner Host

ThomsonAdsett

For 38 years ThomsonAdsett has grown with a strong service culture based on the fundamentals of excellent architecture and socially responsible design. ThomsonAdsett now features in the prestigious BD World Architecture magazine’s list of the ten largest firms across Australasia. ThomsonAdsett has offi ces in Australia,Hong Kong, Indonesia and Dubai bringing together an experienced staff of over 160.

ThomsonAdsett has realised major architectural works nationally across a broad range of clients and architectural disciplines. Their evidence-based and functional designs reflect an understanding of client purpose and create spaces that positively affect end users. A people focus ensures solutions that are flexible, accessible and fit within individual social contexts.

Speakers' Dinner Host

Total Alliance Health Partners International

Total Alliance Health Partners International (TAHPI), a specialist firm of Architects and Health Facility Planners operating in Australasia and the Middle East.

TAHPI is the largest specialist company of this type based in Australia with over 200 staff and 300 completed health projects. TAHPI provides a complete range of consultancy services for Health Facility Planning, Design and Commissioning under one umbrella. These services include master planning, clinical service planning, briefing, detailed architectural designa nd documentation of Health & Aged Care Projects.

TAHPI is a joint venture between architecture firms ThomsonAdsett and HPI.

Exhibitor

Lakehill Resort Development Sdn Bhd

This Integrated Resort Development is endowed with numerous exhilarating townships to serve the business, commercial, tourism, entertainment, recreational and palatable needs of a sizeable community.

An ambiance of tranquility located on a gradual sloping hill, it is equipped with the state-of-the-art Technology, making every home a Smart Home.

With residences designed to emulate a world-class 6-star Resort holiday living, the LakeHill Resort City is the epitome of a boutique lifestyle which re-defines the concept of a resort style living.

The LakeHill Resort City - the new echelon of contemporary living.

Exhibitor

Omron Healthcare Singapore

Omron Healthcare Singapore (OHS) was established in 1997 to meet the rising demand for home healthcare in Asia Pacific. OHS covers countries in the Asia Pacific region namely Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the list continues to grow. OHS has offices in Vietnam and India, with sales support managed by the local staff.

OHS is actively involved in community education through working closely with relevant associations such as the Singapore Heart Foundation, Vietnam Heart Association, Indonesia Heart Foundation, Philippines Society of Hypertension through sponsorship, events etc. Its mission is to ‘Contribute to better health and lifestyle through Healthcare at Home’.

Exhibitor

Materialised

Materialised are suppliers of beautiful and functional commercial grade performance fabrics with inherently unique qualities suited for use in the healthcare, aged care and hospitality industries, or anywhere that demands high performance furnishings. It is a family owned Australian business, with history spanning over 30 years in the contract furnishing market.

Materialised has an entire stock range of furnishing fabrics specifically designed for use in the real world where flame retardancy, high abrasion resistance, stability and lauderability are a necessity. With a portfolio including a number of industry leaders, Materialised is the preferred supplier for furnishing textiles. The product range, Custom Design Service, Commission Transfer Service and distribution agencies set Materialised apart from the competition.

Exhibitor

Philippine Retirement Authority

PRA is a government agency tasked with the promotion of the Philippines as a retirement haven. It is mandated to attract foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens to invest, reside and retire in the Philippines and envisions making the Philippines a globally competitive and preferred retirement destination in Asia.

PRA’s main mission is to provide excellent and world-class services centered towards customer-valued quality of life that is easy, pleasant and beneficial to foreign retirees and global Filipinos, as a channel of accelerating socio-economic development of the country. The PRA provides a range of services to help the retiree settle comfortably in the country, one of which is managing the country’s retirement program – the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) to would-be retirees, and to offer a range of other services and benefits.This is the Authority’s international commitment and is the true meaning of “Smiling at Life” in the Philippines.

Endorsing Association

AARP Global Network

Global aging is a defining phenomenon of the 21st century. Does your organization have what it needs to creatively and efficiently achieve its social mission in this rapidly changing demographic landscape? AARP Global Network is ready to help with thought leadership, advisory services, strategic resources and proven solutions through its network of like-minded organizations.

Through this exclusive Network, their members gain the power to meet common challenges, tap into collective expertise, leverage reciprocity benefits to bring value to their own members and develop collaborative, sustainable solutions to meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Endorsing Association

RVA Australia

The Retirement Village Association (RVA) is Australia’s peak body for the retirement village industry.

With an underlying strength of over 600 village and associate members nationally, the RVA plays a critical role in the ongoing growth and sustainability of the retirement village industry.

RVA membership consists of retirement village operators, managers, owners, developers, investors and industry specialists across Australia.

As the leading industry voice, the principal objectives of the RVA are to lead the building and growth of a sustainable and responsible industry; advocate and strengthen relationships with local, state and federal governments to ensure the best legislative outcomes for the retirement village industry; encourage industry excellence and best practice through accreditation and facilitate quality improvement through an effective and relevant professional development program; and support and promote the benefits of retirement villages as “the preferred choice of lifestyle for senior Australians”.

Endorsing Association

RVA New Zealand

The Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand Inc (RVA) is a voluntary membership association for operators of retirement villages in New Zealand and individuals/commercial organisations that work in the retirement villages industry.

The principal aim of the RVA is to represent villages with a shared vision for providing quality services. In order to achieve this aim, the association has a member Code of Practice requiring RVA members to operate their villages in a professional manner and with the highest level of commercial integrity. The Code of Practice is externally audited by Telarc SAI and provides assurance to residents and members that village management is meeting the required standards.

The key areas of work undertaken by the RVA include Lobbying and Representation, Annual conference, Information, Education and Publications for Members, and Bulk Purchasing.

Endorsing Association

Real Estate Developers' Association Singapore

REDAS is comprised of members from all key property developers of Singapore. Aimed to protect and safeguard the legitimate interests of its members, REDAS is active in making representations to all bodies, public or semi-public in nature, that concern the planning, organisation, promotion, development, financing and administration of businesses in real estate and public utilities.

The association had a unique beginning. In the late Fifties, when the increase in demand for more housing developments become apparent, many companies jumped onto the bandwagon. To safeguard the interests of the public and to prevent malpractice, a group of developers gathered together to initiate the formation of an association.

REDAS's objectives in-corporate emphasis on building better quality properties, mechanisation of building methods and improving existing development schemes for the betterment of our society at large. The Association also aims to serve the interest of its members more effectively without necessarily infringing on the interests of the general public.

Endorsing Association

ASME

The Association of Small & Medium Enterprises is a not-for-profit organisation that welcomes all in the entrepreneurial community into our membership. Pioneered by a group of entrepreneurs in 1986, our Association has grown from strength to strength and remains one of the foremost champions of the Singapore pro-enterprise movement. Today, we continue to work closely with both the public and the private sectors to ensure that businesses in Singapore can operate in a conducive and fair environment.

With the entrepreneur and his business in mind, we are dedicated to playing a pivotal role in creating a robust business ecosystem that is favourable to the success of SMEs. At ASME, we have put in place a holistic framework that includes a variety of effective activities and services tailored to meet the needs of our members and Singapore SMEs.

With a wide array of services and programmes, ASME is well-poised to facilitate the growth and development of a larger pool of SMEs in Singapore as it looks towards creating a conducive business environment and effective platform for the success of local enterprises.

Together with a strong focus on entrepreneurship and the individual behind the enterprise, ASME will continue to strive towards enhancing our position as the business association for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs.

Endorsing Association

SiTF

Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF) is Singapore’s premier infocomm industry association and brings together 400 corporate members from MNCs and local companies. The main charter of the federation is to assist its members in business development, market intelligence, overseas trade missions, networking and alliances.

The eight chapters under SiTF include: Best Sourcing, Digital Media, eGovernment, eLearning, Security & Governance, Singapore Enterprise, Service-Oriented Architecture and Wireless. Besides working closely with government and foreign agencies, SiTF is also a member of World Information TechSinology and Services Alliance (WITSA), Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO) and Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA). SiTF also manages Infocomm Solutions Centre (ISC) in China (Shanghai and Hangzhou) to give local infocomm companies a foothold into China.

SiTF organises several Singapore’s key infocomm events - SiTF Golf Classic, iX Conference, SiTF Awards, SITEX, and administering the ‘Infocomm Singapore’ brand initiative.