{"id":4601,"date":"2024-09-13T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacificposts.com\/?p=4601"},"modified":"2024-09-13T09:51:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T00:51:02","slug":"datalabs-inc-partners-with-singapore-based-construction-related-service-provider-ratec-asia-to-enter-asean-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pacificposts.com\/?p=4601","title":{"rendered":"DataLabs Inc. Partners with Singapore-Based Construction-Related Service Provider RATEC Asia to Enter ASEAN Market"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DataLabs Inc. has entered a partnership with RATEC Asia Pte Ltd. and will begin providing its 3D rebar inspection system &#8220;Modely&#8221; to construction companies in Singapore and the ASEAN region.<\/p>\n<p>DataLabs Inc.<br \/>\nhas entered a partnership with RATEC Asia Pte Ltd. and will begin providing its<br \/>\n3D rebar inspection system &#8220;Modely&#8221; to construction companies in<br \/>\nSingapore and the ASEAN region. DataLabs is a startup that provides products<br \/>\nutilizing automated 3D modeling (Scan to BIM) technology, and RATEC Asia is a<br \/>\nprovider of sales and implementation support for specialized equipment and<br \/>\nsolutions in the construction industry in Asia. <\/p>\n<h2>1. Background<br \/>\nand Purpose<\/h2>\n<p><b>Challenges in<br \/>\nSingapore\u2019s Construction Sites and Expectations for &#8220;Modely&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s<br \/>\nconstruction industry emphasizes sustainability and efficiency. The precast<br \/>\nconstruction method, where building components are prepared in factories and<br \/>\nassembled on-site, is gaining importance from the perspective of quality<br \/>\ncontrol and time reduction.<\/p>\n<p>The demand<br \/>\nfor construction in Singapore has been on the rise in recent years, and the<br \/>\nprecast construction method has become more prevalent and widely used for<br \/>\nvarious applications. However, this has also highlighted certain challenges. In<br \/>\nparticular, the current situation requires thorough inspections by specialized<br \/>\ninspectors after the completion of rebar work. This often leads to<br \/>\ninefficiencies in the inspection process, causing delays that frequently affect<br \/>\nproject timelines.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Modely&#8221;<br \/>\nis a system expected to address these challenges. It utilizes 3D data to<br \/>\ncapture comprehensive information and is the only 3D rebar inspection system<br \/>\ncapable of automatically registering design values using rebar BIM and<br \/>\nconducting automated inspections by comparing with the as-built model. It will<br \/>\nsupport thorough inspections and BIM utilization in Singapore and allow for<br \/>\nremote inspections of rebar arrangements to ensure they meet design<br \/>\nspecifications without requiring inspectors to be on-site, resulting in<br \/>\nbenefits such as reduced timelines and improved quality.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Background<br \/>\nand Purpose<\/h2>\n<p><b>Expansion of<br \/>\n&#8220;Modely&#8221; in Singapore and the ASEAN Region<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The<br \/>\nconstruction industry in Singapore has been actively promoting digital<br \/>\ntransformation (DX) through collaboration with the government. The Building and<br \/>\nConstruction Authority (BCA) has made the use of BIM mandatory for design and<br \/>\ndelivery, indicating a strong foundation for the utilization of rebar BIM.<br \/>\nSince the COVID-19 pandemic, the BCA has also been promoting remote<br \/>\ninspections, and expectations for &#8220;Modely&#8221; have heightened toward<br \/>\nachieving further digital transformation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Modely&#8221;<br \/>\nreceived the Startup Encouragement Award at the 2023 Infrastructure DX Awards<br \/>\nand has been adopted by over 100 companies, establishing a strong track record<br \/>\nin Japan. Through its partnership with RATEC and collaboration with the BCA, the<br \/>\ncompany aims to further accelerate the deployment of &#8220;Modely&#8221; across<br \/>\nASEAN countries. The company is working to register and standardize the system<br \/>\nas a remote inspection tool for rebar inspections, with the goal of expanding<br \/>\nnot only within Singapore but also throughout the ASEAN region.<\/p>\n<h2>3. About<br \/>\nRATEC<\/h2>\n<p>RATEC Asia<br \/>\nPte Ltd. was established in 2017 as a private limited company headquartered in<br \/>\nSingapore. It is a member of the globally recognized RATEC Group, known for its<br \/>\nmagnetic formwork technology and other advanced precast concrete production<br \/>\nsolutions. The company has a strong foundation in wholesale and distribution of<br \/>\ninnovative solutions for the precast concrete industry and operates across<br \/>\nnumerous Asian countries. It offers various products and services that<br \/>\ncontribute to digital transformation (DX) in the construction industry.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Comment<br \/>\nfrom RATEC CEO Raymond<\/h2>\n<p>When we first<br \/>\nencountered Modely at CSPI 2024, it immediately stood out from other solutions<br \/>\nwe\u2019ve seen. The ability to create precise 3D models simply by scanning with an<br \/>\niPad is incredibly appealing. <\/p>\n<p>Experiencing<br \/>\nModely\u2019s capability to accurately measure and document rebar spacing, we<br \/>\nquickly recognized its potential as an invaluable tool for enhancing remote<br \/>\ninspection and supervision, which could elevate these processes to new heights<br \/>\nin Southeast Asia&#8217;s Built Environment.<\/p>\n<p>While Modely is still in its<br \/>\ndevelopment and optimization phase in Southeast Asia, we\u2019re confident that the<br \/>\nteam at DataLabs Inc. will continue to refine it, improving the user experience<br \/>\nover time. This progress will be driven by end-user feedback, ensuring that<br \/>\ntogether, we make Modely even better for everyone.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Comment from DataLabs CEO Tajiri<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>From the moment we met, RATEC understood Modely&#8217;s values and spoke<br \/>\nenthusiastically about our partnership in the ASEAN region. Through our<br \/>\nmultiple web and in-person meetings and discussions, we were able to build a<br \/>\nstrong relationship of trust in a short period of time. They are willing to<br \/>\nwork with us to develop the product by getting a variety of feedback, and I<br \/>\nbelieve that we share the same mindset. <\/p>\n<p>We are very<br \/>\nexcited to be partnering with RATEC, who are professionals in the construction<br \/>\nindustry and have established relationships with key stakeholders in the ASEAN<br \/>\nregion, and we look forward to further developing this partnership in the<br \/>\nfuture.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ\/793bf8a1-fa42-4ee6-594a-058bbd562a00\/public\" alt=\"Application User Interface\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ\/5585c67f-626d-43c8-01f6-4472288dd900\/public\" alt=\"Picture of CEO of DataLabs and Director of RATEC Raymond\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ\/54d9f628-bac5-47de-b1b9-94ebffa09900\/public\" alt=\"Sample Workflow\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DataLabs Inc. has entered a partnership with RATEC Asia Pte Ltd. and will begin providing its 3D rebar inspection system &#8220;Modely&#8221; to construction companies in Singapore and the ASEAN region. 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