Gunning for large infrastructure projects

EVEN as its industry is facing headwinds, leading architectural and design firm Aedas Limited is gunning for large infrastructural projects in Singapore as well as in emerging overseas markets such as Vietnam, Cambodia, India and Sri Lanka.

It is focusing on areas that present a sturdy pipeline of work which include transport-oriented developments, aviation projects and data centres - now that the pool of pure residential and commercial projects has shrunk.

"While we are above water, trying to grow the company will be a challenge," said Aedas global board director Tony Ang, who is also managing director for Singapore.

"In order to grow, you need significant big projects, which are getting more scarce, and we are still waiting for some good news between now …