Market Trends of Singapore Facility Management Industry
Asset Management is Expected to be the Fastest Growing Segment
- Asset management within the market involves systematically maintaining, operating, and optimizing physical assets such as building structures, electrical systems, and plumbing to ensure their functionality, safety, and efficiency throughout their life cycle. It focuses on extending asset lifespan, ensuring operational efficiency, and managing the life cycle of these assets through preventive maintenance, inspections, and timely repairs.
- Asset management is driving the growth of the Singaporean facility management market, which is supported by increasing building development and the demand for advanced infrastructure management.
- Singapore's push toward becoming a smart city and its focus on sustainability and energy efficiency create opportunities for hard facility services, particularly in asset management. According to the World Population Review, Singapore ranked as one of the top smart cities with a motion index score of 79.52 in 2024.
- In August 2024, AtkinsRéalis Group Inc., an engineering services and nuclear company, was awarded the project management services contract by Singapore GP Pte. Ltd (SGP) for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, a key motor racing event, which is part of the International Automobile Federation's (FIA) series of the Formula One World Championship. AtkinsRéalis will provide cost management and construction management services involving over 50 contracts and 4,000 personnel to support the facilities' building, operation, and dismantling as part of its two-year contract. The mandate also includes health and safety, sustainability advisory, and digital and facilities management support to ensure the project is delivered to the highest quality and efficiency standards.
- Singapore is witnessing an uptick in large-scale construction projects, boosting the demand for facility management services. For instance, the development of the Punggol Digital District represents a major smart and sustainable initiative. It will feature a campus for the Singapore Institute of Technology and serve as a hub for cybersecurity and other digital industries. Another significant project is the expansion of Changi Airport, with the upcoming Terminal 5 expected to be completed by the mid-2030s, with construction ramping up in the 2024-2025 period.
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The Commercial, Retail, and Restaurants Segment Holds Major Share
- As a global business hub, Singapore draws in multinational corporations, driving the demand for professional facility management services in its commercial spaces. With companies emphasizing boosting workplace efficiency more, facility management providers offer integrated services. These range from space optimization and energy management to advanced smart building technologies, all aimed at ensuring smooth operations.
- As e-commerce and omnichannel shopping gain traction, traditional retailers reimagine their physical stores. These retailers prioritize distinctive in-store experiences, necessitating sophisticated facility management to optimize environmental control, enhance customer comfort, and seamlessly integrate technology.
- Further, according to the report by Urban Redevelopment Authority Singapore, as of the third quarter of 2023, 9,505 thousand square meters of hotel rooms were in the pipeline, followed by single-user factory space, office space, and others. This represents the growth in the country's new commercial and residential sector, which has increased the demand for facility management services. These services encompass maintenance, security, cleaning, and energy management, ensuring that facilities operate smoothly. This demand encourages companies to enhance their service offerings, innovate, and adopt technology-driven solutions.
- Moreover, initiatives like the Singapore Green Plan 2030 underscore the government's commitment to sustainability. As a result, businesses are increasingly adopting eco-friendly practices. This shift amplifies the demand for energy-efficient and green building solutions from facility management companies, bolstering the growth of these sectors within the broader facility management market.
- In May 2024, Mondelez International, a US snacks and drinks company, inaugurated its Regional Biscuit and Baked Snacks Lab and Innovation Kitchen in Singapore. Positioned as a "strategic regional hub," this lab will complement the company's established Singapore Technical Centre.
