THE RAFFLES CONVERSATION: Building smart solutions
"On top of being sustainable, we now have to take a more people-centric approach. And this revolves around safety, security, social distancing and wellness.
The person in the building needs to feel safe and feel that their environment is catered for." - Visal Leng.Like most people around the world, Visal Leng, Johnson Controls' president for Asia-Pacific, has been working from home. Or in his case, for the past few months, in a serviced apartment in Singapore.To continue reading
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