How are leading international companies rethinking the way buildings and infrastructure are designed, manufactured and delivered?
Exploring Innovation. Strengthening Leadership. Transforming the Built Environment.
In October 2026, Built Environment industry leaders travelled to Southern Germany and Paris, France, as part of BCA Academy's Executive Development Programme 2026. Themed "Beyond Productivity: Advancing Construction through Innovation, Technology and Integrated Delivery", the programme offered participants with first-hand exposure to innovative construction practices and opportunities to exchange insights with international industry leaders.
Curated by BCA Academy, the programme brought together visits to leading organisations across the construction value chain, offering participants fresh perspectives on how technology, industrialisation and integrated delivery approaches can improve productivity and project outcomes.
Learning from Global Industry Leaders
Participants visited leading companies including GOLDBECK, PERI, ADK Modulraum, Liebherr, Bouygues Construction, Scale One® by Bouygues Construction, Egis and Setec, as well as Leonard, VINCI's innovation and foresight platform.
Through these visits, participants explored how advanced manufacturing, modular construction, automation and digital technologies are being applied in practice. They also gained insights into how and understand how closer integration of design, engineering, manufacturing and construction can improve coordination, reduce inefficiencies and support more effective project delivery.
The programme provided opportunities to engage directly with international experts, understand the thinking behind different approaches and consider their relevance to Singapore's Built Environment sector.
Turning Global insights into Local Opportunities
Beyond technologies showcased, the programme encouraged participants to look at construction challenges from different perspectives.
Discussions with international experts and fellow participants offered opportunities to reflect on established practices, exchange ideas and explore how relevant approaches could be adapted to Singapore's operating environment.
These exchanges also fostered connections among industry leaders, creating opportunities for continued knowledge sharing and collaboration beyond the programme.
Developing Leaders for the Future of Our Built Environment
Through Executive Development Programmes, BCA Academy connects Built Environment leaders with global expertise and industry practices, broadening their perspectives and equipping them with insights to drive innovation and transformation within their organisations.