The GEAR and Glodon formed a strategic partnership to advance education for digital construction, with the launch of an exhibit featuring programmable robots and digital learning tools at The GEAR building to inspire the next generation of builders.
SINGAPORE, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On September 8, The GEAR by Kajima (The GEAR) and Glodon International (Glodon) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance education for digital construction. The signing ceremony took place at The GEAR building, with Luke Wu, Managing Director of The GEAR, and Wataru Matsumoto, Vice President of Glodon Company Limited, representing the two parties. This partnership marks an important step in promoting the use of smart technologies and skills development in the built environment.
From left to right: Lisa Liu (Regional Director, Glodon Singapore), Luke Wu (Managing Director, The GEAR), Wataru Matsumoto (Vice President, Glodon Company Limited), and Dr. Chae Soungho (Chief Research Engineer, KaTRIS, Kajima Corporation) | Photo credit: The GEAR by Kajima
Glodon, China’s first A-share listed company in construction information technology, has been driving the digital transformation of the building industry for nearly three decades. The company develops software, hardware, and integrated solutions that support the full lifecycle of construction projects. The GEAR operates as the technology services and open innovation platform of the Kajima group. As part of Kajima, one of Japan’s largest and most established construction, engineering, and real estate companies with a nearly two-century legacy of innovation, The GEAR continues to advance Kajima’s vision of “Building for the Next 100 Years”.
Key Initiatives Under the MoU
Education & Training: Jointly advance digital transformation and high-tech education through Glodon’s smart technologies. Initiatives include virtual simulation for construction robotics, digital teaching applications, and knowledge exchange programs. Glodon’s CubiCost 5D BIM digital cost solution will also be introduced via seminars, workshops, and collaborative programs.
Co-Branded Exhibition: As part of this initiative, a joint showcase at The GEAR building highlights smart technologies and digital learning tools to inspire the next generation of construction professionals. Demonstrations include:
- Smart Tiling Robot: This Robot demonstrates automated tiling in construction, showcasing how robotics can enhance efficiency, precision, and safety on site. It can be programmed and controlled to complete customised tasks, offering a hands-on way to explore how digital tools are reshaping building processes and inspiring future builders.
- Prefabricated Construction AR Education Platform: The AR Education Platform combines display screens and interactive tools to create an immersive learning environment for modular construction. By integrating AR teaching, interactive systems, and sandbox models, it enables users to visualise prefabricated building processes, experiment with digital models, and understand how modern methods enhance efficiency and sustainability in construction.
“For Glodon, this MoU is not just a business agreement—it is our commitment to industry transformation,” said Wataru Matsumoto, “We are proud to contribute to Singapore’s digital transformation in construction, and our collaboration with The GEAR allows us to share experiences, exchange best practices, and grow with the industry.”
Luke Wu added: “People are at the heart of digital transformation — and it begins with students. Our partnership with Glodon will expand education in digital construction tools, enabling young talent to connect technology with practice and drive lasting change across the industry.”
The partnership builds on previous engagements between Kajima Group and Glodon. Since 2019, Kajima Overseas Asia Singapore (KOAS) has adopted Glodon’s CubiCost solution in 5D BIM Quantity Surveying and Systematic Cost Management, applying digital tools to strengthen construction planning and delivery from tender to project stage.
In 2019, Kajima Technical Research Institute Singapore (KaTRIS, Kajima Corporation) began engaging with Glodon through knowledge sharing and site visits. In May 2025, Dr. Chae Soungho, Chief Research Engineer, visited Glodon’s headquarters during the Digital Building Summit in Beijing, China. These exchanges laid the foundation for today’s partnership, bringing The GEAR and Glodon together to create new opportunities in digital construction education and innovation.
[About The GEAR by Kajima]
The GEAR by Kajima is the technology services business and open innovation platform of the Kajima group. As part of Kajima, one of Japan’s largest and oldest construction, engineering, and real estate companies with a nearly two-century legacy of innovation, The GEAR by Kajima bridges world-class engineering expertise, licensed technologies, and global-local collaboration to co-create transformative solutions for the built environment.
The GEAR by Kajima provides unprecedented opportunities for businesses to access Kajima’s licensed technologies and leverage our rich engineering heritage. As the operator of Kajima’s first overseas headquarters and R&D facility in Southeast Asia, it also manages a state-of-the-art smart building that serves as a living lab for innovation and sustainable design. By cultivating an open and collaborative ecosystem with industry partners, The GEAR by Kajima is driving forward industry-wide advancement and setting new standards for the future of the built environment.
Website: https://www.thegear.sg/
[About Glodon International]
Glodon International is the digital building software and platform provider of Glodon Company Limited, a leading construction technology enterprise with over two decades of R&D and innovation in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. By integrating 5D BIM, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data, Glodon provides software platforms for design, cost, and project management, supporting every stage of construction projects. With strong technical expertise and a professional R&D talent background, Glodon continues to develop practical solutions that address the evolving needs of the construction industry.
As the global arm of Glodon, it helps governments, enterprises, and professionals adopt digital construction through localized expertise and international collaboration. Its core solutions—CubiCost for 5D BIM cost management, Gsite for project collaboration, and MagiCAD for MEP design—are widely applied across the industry. Backed by continuous R&D and close partnerships, Glodon International is supporting the construction sector’s move toward greater efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability.
Website: asia.glodon.com