ö.Space Installs First ö.Wall System at The GEAR
Interior fit-outs are one of the most wasteful layers of a building. ö.Space is designing a way out.
Every time a building changes tenants or reorganises a floor, the same thing happens: the walls come down. Partitions that took weeks to build are demolished in days. The plasterboard, the framing, the finishes. Almost all of it ends up as waste. New walls go up in their place, made from new materials, installed by new labour. The cycle repeats.
The GEAR & Adaptavate: Closing the Evidence Gap in Sustainable Materials
The construction sector has no shortage of ambition on sustainability. Targets are set and roadmaps are in place. What is still missing is the real-world evidence needed to move materials from pilot into project specifications.
It has to start somewhere. This time, it started with a 3-metre wall.
What We’re Hearing From the Built Environment Innovation Pipeline: Notes From Our Q1 2026 Partner Forum
Every quarter, The GEAR convenes its Startup CoLab programme partners for a closed-door partner forum, which is part programme review, part market signal scan, and part working session on where the built environment is actually moving. The forum is anchored by a standing group of six founding programme partners: JTC, BCA, ACE.SG, Enterprise Singapore, HKSTP, and SMU IIE.
Why the Built Environment is Ready for a Materials Revolution
The built environment has made real progress on operational carbon. Smarter building systems, better monitoring, greener energy sources — the tools exist, and the adoption is growing.
The Straits Times Spotlights Innovation at The GEAR
The GEAR by Kajima (The GEAR) was featured on The Straits Times, the most widely circulated newspaper in Singapore, with a spotlight on how we work together with startups to advance innovation in the built environment.
From Pilot to Proof with Wattif
As part of The GEAR’s Community Access Programme, Wattif Technologies is one of the early beneficiaries of Kajima’s commitment to collaborative innovation. The startup’s flagship platform, Notch, transforms building-system data into actionable intelligence—pinpointing energy hotspots, simplifying sustainability reporting, and unlocking asset value.
Beth Henderson | Meet the Faces Driving Innovation at The GEAR by Kajima
Beth joined The GEAR in December 2024 to lead our Startup Programmes, bringing over 11 years of experience in corporate innovation, startup accelerators, and entrepreneurship. Originally from Melbourne, she moved to Singapore in 2021 to establish the local Startupbootcamp office and spearhead startup initiatives for multinational corporations.
The Role of Automation in Streamlining Construction Work Processes
In the field of construction, where timelines are tight, budgets are scrutinised, and precision is paramount, the integration of automation has emerged as a game-changer.
Introducing the 2023/24 Cohort of The GEAR Startup Residency Programme
The GEAR Future City Festival (FCF) 2.0, a bi-annual event showcasing innovation in the built environment sector, was hosted today by Kajima Corporation, one of Japan’s oldest and largest construction and real estate firms. Organised by Kajima Development Pte.
Smart Buildings, Smarter Startups: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in the Built Environment Sector
The built environment sector is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by technological advancements and a growing emphasis on sustainability and occupant wellness.