RICS x SIM Joint Networking Event – Shaping the Future Workforce
Date: Thursday, 5th June 2025
Time : 7:00pm – 9:00pm (GMT+8)
Venue: JLL PLQ 1 Paya Lebar Link, #10-08, Tower 2 Paya Lebar Quarter Singapore
Registration Fee: $10 per member/ $20 per non-member/public
Dress code: Smart Casual
*Seats are limited, reserve your spot now.
Agenda
6.30pm - 7.00pm: Registration
7:00pm - 7:05pm: Welcome Address
7:05pm - 8.00pm: Panel discussion and Q&A
8.00pm - 9.00pm: Refreshments and Networking
Topics
- Identify Emerging Skills and Competencies
- Examine Technological Integration
- Promote Upskilling and Continuous Learning
- Address Industry Challenges and Opportunities
- Foster Collaboration Between Education, Employers, and Professionals
- Prepare for Future Workforce Trends
Moderator:
Mr. Khoo Sze Boon, Managing Director, Turner & Townsend.
Panelists:
- Mr. Daniel Malacchini,Head of Cost Advisory & Quantity Surveying,JLL, APAC
- Dr. Eric Too,PhD ∙Professor (Associate),RMIT University
- Ms Chang Yen Lin,Executive Director, Program Cost Consultancy, Aecom Singapore
- Mr. Calson Ng,Senior Manager,JustCo
Moderator profile
Mr Khoo Sze Boon, the Managing Director of Turner & Townsend Singapore, brings over two decades of professional experience to his role. His extensive background includes senior leadership positions in international consultancy practices.
Sze Boon was the President (Quantity Surveying Division) [May 2017 to April 2021] and Chairman (Central Management Committee) [June 2020 to April 2021] of the Singapore Institute of Surveyors & Valuers (SISV).
He has been active in thought leadership, where he has presented at international and regional conferences on pertinent topics such as Collaborative Contracting, , Pre-fabricated Pre-Finished Volumetric Construction (DfMA-PPVC), Value Management, Early Contractor’s Involvement.
Sze Boon is actively representing the QS fraternity in various industry committees in the Singapore Built Environment Industry, such as - Construction Industry Joint Committee (CIJC), BCA BIM Steering Committee, BCA Rebranding Implementation Workgroup (RIWG), BCA BuildSG Tripartite Committee, BCA Collaborative Contracting Working Committee and BCA's Buildability & Quality Advisory Committee (BQAC); as well as in the regional arena – Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS), where he represents SISV on the PAQS Board and is also part of the PAQS Education and Accreditation Committee.
Panelists profiles
Mr. Daniel Malacchini,Head of Cost Advisory & Quantity Surveying,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.
Dr Eric Too PhD ∙Professor (Associate) at RMIT University,Dr Too is an active academic researcher in the area of project and infrastructure management. His research interests include optimizing the management and performance of infrastructure assets through a holistic approach. This involves the integration of project management, sustainable development and information technology paradigms to develop sustainable solutions that would address the complexities of infrastructure asset management.
Mr. Calson Ng,Senior Manager,JustCo, Calson brings over 15+ years of diverse construction expertise, balancing technical precision with design sensitivity while pursuing leadership growth through Toastmasters and professional communication training.
