Southeast Asia Awards 2025
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We are delighted to announce the winning teams, individuals and organisations for this year's Awards in Southeast Asia.
The winners were announced at the official announcement ceremony that took place at the Fullerton Hotel Singapore on 30 October 2025, with the best of the built environment from across the country celebrated.
It was also our honour to recognise Alan Hearn FRICS, as the recipient of the most prestigious award for built environment professionals, the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Thank you to our esteemed judging panel for presiding over the submissions for 2025.
Congratulations to all of the Winners, Highly Commended and Finalists for this year.
Meet the winners by downloading the brochure below
Published date: 31 October 2025
Meet the 2025 Finalists
This year’s shortlisted entries reflect the very best achievements in land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure—demonstrating excellence, innovation, and impact at the highest level.
Access the shortlist by downloading the brochure.
Published date: 28 August 2025
Meet the judging panel
Ho Swee Sun MRICS
Executive Director, Asia Infrastructure Solutions Singapore Pte Ltd.
Ho Swee Sun is an Executive Director at Asia Infrastructure Solutions, a leading consultancy in sustainable and innovative design solutions, engineering, project and programme management, cost management, and business advisory services across the infrastructure, buildings, and environmental sectors. With over 30 years of experience, Swee Sun is a trusted figure in the quantity surveying profession. He works with both public and private sector clients and consultants and is recognised for his expertise on construction cost trends, contract administration, procurement strategies, and broader contractual matters. His broad and deep first-hand experience spans a diverse portfolio of successful building and infrastructure projects – ranging in type, scale, complexity, and value. Swee Sun is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers, and is an Accredited Professional Quantity Surveyor (Tier 1). He holds a Master of Science in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, jointly awarded by King’s College London and the National University of Singapore, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Building from NUS.
Datuk Sr Siders Sittampalam FRICS
Managing Director, PPC International Sdn Bhd
Datuk Sr Siders Sittampalam is the Managing Director of PPC International Sdn Bhd and a graduate in Estate Management from UK with an MBA in Real Estate from Sydney. He is registered with Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers, Malaysia (BOARD) and: • a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) • a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Surveyors, Malaysia (RISM), • a Fellow of Malaysian Institution of Property and Facility Managers Malaysia (MIPFM), • a Fellow of the Association of Valuers, Property Managers, Estate Agents and Property Consultants in the Private Sector Malaysia (PEPS) and • a Qualified and Accredited Mediator of the International Mediation Institute and the RICS. Datuk Siders was the Past President of PEPS. In 2021, he was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the RISM. He was also awarded Valuer of the Year (2022 – 2023) by the BOARD.
Ms Serene Koh
Head of Property Management, CBRE
With over 25 years of experience, Serene Koh excels in managing commercial, retail, residential, and mixed-use developments in Singapore. As Head of Integrated Management Services and MCST at CBRE since 2016, she oversees iconic projects like South Beach Development. Serene is known for her proactive service delivery, a quality that has not gone unnoticed, and her strong interpersonal skills. She has earned the Singapore Property Management Excellence Award and the CBRE Leadership Award. Her warmth and dedication make her a respected leader in the industry.
Er. Jee Yi Yng
Managing Director, AECOM Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Er. Jee Yi Yng (YY) is the Managing Director of AECOM Singapore (NYSE: ACM), leading a team of nearly 600 professionals in Singapore. Being part of the premier global infrastructure firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle, helping clients solve complex challenges and build lasting legacies, her key role is to drive strategic growth, serving public and private sector clients across key infrastructure areas including transportation, water, environment, energy, buildings, and cost management. Over the past 25 years, she has worked on large-scale underground projects such as deep excavation, tunnelling, land reclamation, and deep foundations. Passionate about innovation and sustainability, she emphasizes the link between design intent and implementation while championing client service excellence, technical quality, and mentoring young engineers. She is a registered Professional Engineer with the PE Board of Singapore in Civil, Geotechnical and Tunnelling engineering.
James Young FRICS
President - Markets, APAC & EMEA, Cushman & Wakefield
James is C&W’s Head of Investor Services for Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia Pacific. In this role he is responsible for the growth of the company’s business with investors, funds, landlords and developers across five key divisions – Capital Markets, Agency Leasing, Valuation, Asset Services and Project & Development Services. Over the last 6 years, he has helped build the firm’s Investor platform in the EMEA region, including identifying key areas for growth in the region and implementing strategies to capture this. In 2023, he added the APAC region to his remit and in April 2023 relocated to Singapore to spearhead the development of Cushman & Wakefield’s APAC Investor Services platform as well. James is a member of the EMEA and APAC Executive Committees.
Mr Ng Man Hon
Director, Procurement Policies Department, Building and Construction Authority
Man Hon is currently the Director of Procurement Policies Department in the Building and Construction Authority, Singapore. His team works with industry partners to transform procurement and contractual practices in Singapore’s Built Environment sector. Current focus areas include propagating collaborative contracting practices, promoting early contractor involvement and reviewing sustainable procurement practices for public sector consultancy and construction services.
Mr Silas Loh MRICS
Managing Director, Rider Levett Bucknall Consultancy Pte Ltd
APQS (Tier 1), FSISV, ICECA, MRICS, MAIQS, MSIArb, B.App.Sc., Dip.Bldg, Adjudicator SOPA Silas Loh is a Managing Director in Rider Levett Bucknall Singapore and a Principal Director of the regional offices in South East Asia for the RLB group. He graduated from RMIT Melbourne with a Bachelor of Construction Economics (Distinction) and has been practising as a professional quantity surveyor for more than 30 years. He is a past president in Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers, contributes actively to local universities as advisory panelists, and speaks regularly at conferences and seminars locally and abroad.
Wan Ainon Zuraiha Khalid MRICS
Principal Partner, A I Konsult, consultancy quantity surveying practice
Sr Wan Ainon is a practitioner with 33 years of working experience as a consultant QS. She founded a QS practice, A I Konsult in 2000 with offices in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Her practice in Kuala Lumpur combines quantity surveying, architecture and interior design under one roof. The firm provides consultancy services for government and private projects be it traditional procurement, design & build, PFI etc. She is currently the President of Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia. As an active member, she was involved with CIDB in setting up the Building Cost Information Services Malaysia to operate National Construction Cost Centre (N3C) and wishes more people will see the importance of cost data and willing to share their data. She is also the board member of Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia, the regulatory body overlooking the registration of professional quantity surveyors and quantity surveying firms.
Keng Chiam Tan MRICS
Executive Director & Head,Valuation & Advisory Services, Colliers
Keng Chiam brings over 30 years of experience in valuation and advisory services, with a strong track record of providing quality advice to real estate clients. His expertise spans acquisitions and disposals, mergers and acquisitions, feasibility studies, and more. He has served as an expert witness in high-profile, dispute resolution cases, earning the trust of clients in complex and sensitive matters. At Colliers Singapore, Keng Chiam leads the Valuation & Advisory Services, Hotel & Leisure, and Consultancy divisions. He is also establishing the firm’s Business Valuation practice, further enhancing Colliers’ ability to offer clients a comprehensive suite of integrated advisory solutions. Keng Chiam and his team were awarded the RICS Southeast Asia Valuation Team of the Year in 2023.
Daniel Malacchini
Head of Cost Advisory & Cost Management, JLL Singapore
Daniel Malacchini, Head of Cost Advisory & Quantity Surveying for JLL, APAC, brings 28 years of industry expertise to the Project Development Services team. As a seasoned leader, he spearheads the dedicated cost management and quantity surveying services, offering strategic guidance to clients. His commercial insights enable key clients to effectively navigate complex cost challenges, while delivering key commercial solutions that drive project success. Daniel's wealth of experience and innovative approach consistently add significant value to client projects across the Asia Pacific region.
Mr David Tan
Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Development Group), JTC
Mr David Tan is the Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Development Group) of JTC, Singapore’s lead government agency responsible for the planning and development of industrial infrastructure to support and catalyse the growth of new industries and transform existing enterprises. He oversees the land planning and redevelopment, architecture, procurement and contract management and digital technologies, as well as the planning and development of JTC’s next generation smart and sustainable estates like one-north, Jurong Innovation District, Punggol Digital District and Woodlands North Coast.
Gabe Carter
Chief Executive, Asia, Aurecon
Gabe Carter is the Chief Executive for Asia at Aurecon, a leading international design, engineering, and advisory firm headquartered in Australia. He oversees the performance of approximately 2,100 professionals across nine locations, driving growth and maximising value for Aurecon’s clients across the rapidly expanding Asia region.
Mr Keith Ooi MRICS
Group Managing Director, Knight Frank Malaysia
Keith Ooi is the Group Managing Director of Knight Frank Malaysia, leading the firm’s operations across Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Penang, Sabah, and Sarawak. Committed to elevating the brand, he champions the 4Es mantra - Empower, Engage, Embrace, and Expand. A Registered Valuer, Estate Agent, and Property Manager with BOVAEPM, Keith also serves as an Executive Committee Member of PEPS and is affiliated with RICS, RISM, MIPFM, and IACVA.
Mr Seng Joo How MRICS
Senior Advisor, CPG Facilities Management Pte Ltd
Mr. Seng Joo How is the Senior Advisor at CPG Facilities Management Pte Ltd, bringing over 40 years of experience in Facilities Management, Public Housing, and Township Management. He served as CEO from June 2014 to December 2021, contributing significantly to the company’s success and guiding the leadership team with his extensive expertise. In the public sector, he played a pivotal role in managing HDB estates and establishing Town Councils in Singapore. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Economics) with Honours and a Bachelor of Law with Honours from the University of London and is widely respected in the industry.
Sumit Mukherjee
Managing Director, Southeast Asia and Head of Real Estate, Asia, Turner & Townsend
Sumit is the Managing Director of our Southeast Asia business as well as the Head of Real Estate of Asia for Turner & Townsend. Sumit has 20 years of experience in delivery of large and complex projects and programmes across all asset classes. Sumit has been with the company since 2004, starting as a graduate. Originally from Australia, he has led the delivery of capital works projects across the region and globally and is now leads our Southeast Asia operations covering 6 countries. He also oversees the implementation of our sectors and propositions strategy across the region as well leading several key account teams for Turner & Townsend.
Lee Liang Huat
Chief Operating Officer, CBM Pte Ltd
Lee Liang Huat serves as the Chief Operating Officer of CBM Pte Ltd, Singapore, bringing extensive expertise in operations management. He oversees the company’s daily operations, strategic initiatives, and growth strategies, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives. Renowned for his leadership, operational efficiency, and dedication to excellence, he drives innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation. Under his leadership, CBM has achieved notable recognitions, including the SIFMA Certified Facilities Management Company GoldPlus accreditation (2021), the COVID-19 Resilience Certificate (2023), along with the Sustainable Net Zero Organisation Gold accreditation (2024), reflecting his commitment to industry standards and organisational resilience.
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