Nemetschek Group x NTU Singapore: AI That Makes Construction More Productive, Resilient, and Sustainable
Press release - 16 October 2025
Nemetschek Group and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have signed a strategic partnership to move AI research into deployable tools for the built environment. The focus is clear: deliver measurable gains in performance, climate responsiveness, and risk management across design, construction, and operations.
The agreement was formalized in Singapore by NTU President Professor Ho Teck Hua and Nemetschek Group CEO Yves Padrines.
Why this matters for owners, developers, GCs, and operators
- Faster, data-backed design decisions using physics-informed AI and microclimate modeling.
- Generative design optimization that targets energy, comfort, and constructability from day one.
- Embodied carbon intelligence embedded in workflows, not bolted on at the end.
- AI safety frameworks to reduce model risk and keep projects compliant.
- Industrialized construction practices (including offsite) supported by integrated software and validated methods.
What the partnership will build
This collaboration pairs Nemetschek's integrated AEC/O software portfolio with NTU's strengths in physics-informed AI, microclimate analysis, and secure AI deployment. Joint workstreams will turn advanced research into practical applications and validate them on live projects.
- Climate-responsive design guidance at concept and schematic phases.
- Automated embodied carbon estimation with reduction strategies during design iterations.
- Risk-aware AI systems that document assumptions, uncertainty, and compliance.
- Optimized generative workflows that respect code, site, and constructability constraints.
- Industrialized/offsite-ready specifications and logistics planning tied to model data.
"This partnership exemplifies how we are imagining the way the world builds," said Charlie Sheridan, Chief AI & Data Officer at Nemetschek Group. "Through dedicated forums and workshop series with NTU, we are co-shaping research agendas that deliver immediate value through practical, high-impact AI applications."
Professor Lam Khin Yong, NTU's Vice President (Industry), noted that validating methods in live projects and integrating results into curricula will speed up climate-responsive design, embodied carbon intelligence, secure AI frameworks, and industrialized construction practices.
Part of a growing university-industry network
This NTU collaboration builds on Nemetschek's work with Stanford University's Center for Integrated Facility Engineering (CIFE), expanding a network that sets new benchmarks for technology adoption and talent development across regions.
How to prepare your organization
- Get model-ready: standardize templates, naming, and data schemas to support OPEN BIM workflows.
- Prioritize data governance: align with ISO 27001-grade practices to reduce AI and information risk.
- Pick a pilot: choose one high-impact use case (e.g., embodied carbon during schematic design) and measure outcomes.
- Close the skills gap: upskill project teams on AI-assisted design reviews, energy modeling, and risk controls.
- Engage supply chain early: involve MEP, facade, and offsite partners so generative options reflect real buildability.
Empowering future industry leaders
The partnership strengthens the Nemetschek Global Academic Program, giving students and educators hands-on access to real projects and tools. Research in climate intelligence, generative design, and secure AI deployment will feed directly into learning pathways and into the Nemetschek AI & Data Innovation Hub, helping the next wave of AEC/O professionals deliver results from day one.
About Nemetschek Group
The Nemetschek Group provides software for the digital transformation of the AEC/O and media industries, spanning the full asset lifecycle. More than 7 million users rely on its solutions. Founded in 1963 by Prof. Georg Nemetschek, the Group employs over 4,000 experts and is listed in the MDAX and TecDAX. In 2024, revenue reached EUR 995.6 million with an EBITDA of EUR 301.0 million. Since the end of 2024, the Group has been certified to ISO 27001 for information security management. Learn more at nemetschek.com.
About Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
NTU Singapore is a research-intensive public university with 35,000 students across Business, Computing & Data Science, Engineering, Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Science, and Graduate colleges. Under its Smart Campus vision, NTU advances digital learning, sustainability, and translational research. Its main campus is recognized for sustainability, with 100% Green Mark Platinum certification for eligible buildings. More at ntu.edu.sg.
What to watch next
- Early pilots that quantify energy, comfort, and carbon gains from AI-assisted concept design.
- Model-based workflows that connect design intent to offsite fabrication and site logistics.
- Clear AI governance patterns adopted across owners, designers, and contractors.
Bottom line: expect practical AI tools, safer deployment standards, and talent pathways that move from research to jobsite and operations-fast.
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