Kempas Residences
LOCATION
Singapore
CLIENT
Housing & Development Board
SERVICES
Project Management, Construction Site Supervision
PROJECT DURATION
Dec 2019 to Mar 2025
RECOGNITIONS
Engineering and Construction Category B Medium, PMI SG POY Award 2025, 1st Runner up;
BCA Green Mark Gold;
PUB Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters (ABC Waters)
Project Description
Kempas Residences is located just off Kempas Road and is bounded by Serangoon Road, Lavender Street, and Boon Keng Road. The development comprises two blocks of 30-storey, one block of 36-storey and one block of 37-storey residential buildings with a sky terrace at the 8th and 30th storeys (A total of 583 Units), with one block of multi-storey carpark with a child care centre and roof terrace, an electrical substation, and two pavilions. The project was slated for a 5-year timeline, from initial design to completion and handover to residents.
Kempas Residences is equipped with eco-friendly features and smart solutions to create a more liveable, efficient, sustainable, and safe living environment for residents.
Our Role
Given the project’s extensive scope, AIS-Hill deployed a dedicated team for seamless governance and effective delivery. Corporate leadership oversees governance, while the core team, comprising one Project Manager and four Resident Technical Officers, manages the project’s delivery. This integrated project management and site supervision approach encompasses EHS, Sustainability, Quality Assurance, Value Management, BIM, and administration, ensuring the project is executed proficiently and effectively.
Challenges & Solutions
The construction access for the Kempas Residences project is via a CAT2 road, which has restricted timing for heavy-vehicle use. The project was made more challenging by a linear site layout, which required close coordination and adherence to work schedules to ensure smooth operations.
The Kempas Residences project was varied and complex, requiring a high level of expertise and specialised knowledge to address its complexities. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant disruptions in the supply chain, causing shortages of construction materials, equipment, and parts. This scarcity has impacted the project timeline and budgets, posing a major challenge for the contractor. Stay-at-home orders and health concerns have resulted in a lack of labour, further exacerbating the delays and disruptions in the project. The reduced workforce has affected the industry’s capacity to meet project deadlines and maintain productivity.
The challenges we faced during the project cycle were complicated for various reasons, ranging from the intensity and complexity of coordination due to the project design to disruptions to the planned project sequence and RC cycle. Proactive collaborative efforts were made among contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders to brainstorm and facilitate changes to mitigate the delay. A comprehensive project management plan was created that integrated all sub-plans, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, communication, risk, and procurement.
Outcomes & Benefits
AIS-Hill is proud to have been part of the Kempas Residences project from inception to completion.
Kempas Residences achieved the BCA Green Mark Gold rating and PUB Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters (ABC Waters) Certification, meeting its sustainability and development objectives while delivering a high-quality, safe, and supportive living environment.
This project reflects our strong commitment to sustainability and community well-being, and we are proud to have contributed to the success of Kempas Residences, creating meaningful and lasting benefits for residents and the wider community.
