Digitalisation is more than a trend; it is the engine driving the evolution of our world and empowering us to solve complex issues, enhance efficiency and open doors to new possibilities that once unimaginable.
This was said by Institution of Surveyors, Engineers and Architects (PUJA) Brunei president Sr Haji Mohammad Hanafi bin Pehin Orang Kaya Digadong Seri Diraja Dato Laila Utama Haji Abdul Rahman at the opening of the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS) Congress 2024 at The Rizqun International Hotel yesterday.
“From the way we communicate and do business to how we manage cities and healthcare systems, digitalisation is at the core of a smarter, more connected future,” he said.
He added that the Sultanate’s Digital Economy Masterplan 2025 envisions a Smart Nation through digital transformation.
“This masterplan sets out strategic outcomes of a digital and future-ready society, a vibrant and sustainable economy, and a digitally conducive ecosystem,” he said.
He also said the congress’ theme, ‘Digitalisation Towards a Smart Nation’, is timely as Brunei’s construction industry is undergoing digitalisation or digital transformation. The event includes nine concurrent sessions featuring presentations from a variety of speakers.
PAQS Congress 2024 was presented by PAQS and PUJA Brunei, highlighting the transformative impact of digitisation on the construction industry.
The event attracted up to 300 attendees, including PUJA members, surveyors, engineers, architects and representatives from various ministries. The congress aimed to highlight Brunei’s dedication to advancing the fields of surveying, engineering, and architecture on the global stage.
Delegates had the opportunity to engage in discussion and forge connections with international speakers from Australia, Brunei, Canada, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, South Korea and South Africa.
Keynote speakers included Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications Ir Haji Mohammad Nazri bin Haji Mohammad Yusof, DLS Consultancy chief executive officer Sr Dr Eugene Seah, Pomeroy Studio founding principal Dr Jason Pomeroy, Turner and Townsend Malaysia Director and Strategic adviser Sr Dr Ong See Lian, and PUJA Brunei consulting engineer and chairman of the engineers division Ir Chin Lee Tuck. – Azlan Othman
