Heng Foong is an Associate Director at A D Lab and a Qualified Architect with more than 15 years of experience in building construction industry.
He is an experienced GeBIZ collaborator and has successfully led and partnered multidisciplinary consultants in over 40 successful complex Expression of Interest and Tender bids and won over SGD$25 million of contracts to date.
He has led and completed numerous public and private sector projects from concept to completion locally and overseas and is a well rounded and versatile team leader, experienced in mentoring and challenging team members to excel and exceed company objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Associate Director
A D Lab Pte Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
06.2021 - Current
Won over SGD$25 million of government building consultancy contracts by leading multi-disciplinary consultancy team in over 40 expression of interest and tender submissions since 2018
Led office business transformation and diversified office portfolio into public sector by setting up Public Sector Panels of Consultants AR02 since 2018
Managed Office Profit & Loss for public sector building contracts ranging from SGD$1 to $10 million
Led multiple multi-disciplinary consultancy teams for public sector contracts at sensitive nature and coastal sites requiring environmental impact assessment and engaged stakeholders and senior management including Minister National Development Desmond Lee
Improved office operations, directed internal and external audits and obtained ISO-9001 quality management system certifications since 2018
Oversaw over 10 local new erection, reconstruction and additions and alterations projects of various sizes from concept to post-completion
Senior Associate Architect
A D Lab Pte Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
01.2018 - 06.2021
Led office research and development of pre-fabricated off-site construction using modular light gauge steel (LGS) framing systems for temporary structures and low rise landed residential buildings which resulted in 20% cost savings and 30% time savings over conventional reinforced concrete construction
Managed team of 6, inclusive of Profit & Loss for building contracts ranging from SGD$2 to $7 million and delivered projects on time
Responsible for implementation of complex cantilevered detached house with basement on 40 degree steep slope profile requiring BCA geotechnical building works
Associate Architect
A D Lab Pte Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
01.2015 - 01.2018
Implemented mixed-use building information modelling (BIM) project and ensured smooth execution from design development to post-completion
Completed light industrial mixed use building in railway reserve with complex pile debonding sleeves in 14 months
Completed landed residences with basements involving extensive off-form concrete and BCA geotechnical building works
Architectural Design Executive
WOW Architects Pte Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
09.2009 - 01.2015
Won invited competition and led architectural and interior fit-out execution for MYR400+ Million 700-unit condominium development with 117,115m2 built up area with clubhouse, swimming pool and basement carpark at AraGreens Residences, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Implemented concept to design development for AraGreens Village, a MYR100+ million silver generation elder care service apartment commercial development in collaboration with Ascott, Somerset Serviced Residence
Developed multiple master planning and residential architectural projects in Hainan, China with built-up area over 940,000m2.
Architectural Intern
WOHA Architects Pte Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
08.2007 - 06.2008
Assisted in the design development stage for 210-unit mid-rise residential condominium project: Goodwood Residence with 43,697m2 built up area
Participated in feasibility studies and invited hospitality and residential competitions for Hyatt Regency and Leonie Hill Apartment Complex
Education
Masters - Architecture
National University of Singapore
Singapore
06.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
National University of Singapore
Singapore
06.2002 - 06.2006
Hwa Chong Institution
Singapore
01.1998 - 12.1999
Skills
Project Management
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Affiliations
Registered Architect, Board of Architects, Singapore
Green Mark Accredited Professional / Green Mark Manager Certified
Software
AutoCAD
Sketchup
Microsoft Office
Publications of Completed Works
House at Watten, Channel News Asia Luxury Feature · Dec 11, 2021
Accessible Ubin Jetty, National Parks Board & Accessible Ubin NGO Engagement · Sep 26, 2020
AraGreens Residences https://www.thestar.com.my/business/sme/2014/06/27/better-living-by-design · Jun 27, 2014