The Nemetschek Group and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the translation of cutting‑edge research into deployable solutions that enhance productivity, resilience and sustainability across the built world.
The partnership brings together Nemetschek’s integrated software ecosystem with NTU’s expertise in physics-informed AI, microclimate modelling, generative design optimisation and AI safety frameworks. Joint workstreams will focus on turning frontier research into practical applications that address urgent industry needs in performance, climate responsiveness and risk management.
“This partnership exemplifies how we are imagining the way the world builds,” said Charlie Sheridan, chief AI and data officer at Nemetschek Group. “Through dedicated forums and workshop series with NTU, we are co-shaping research agendas that keep the industry ahead of transformative trends in AI, sustainability and industrialised construction, delivering immediate value through practical, high-impact AI applications.”
Professor Lam Khin Yong, NTU’s vice president (industry), added, “This collaboration pairs NTU’s strengths in science and technology, and proven track record in research translation, with Nemetschek’s global innovation platform to accelerate adoption not just in Asia Pacific. By validating new methodologies in live projects and integrating them into curricula, we will speed up climate-responsive design, embodied carbon intelligence, secure AI frameworks and industrialised construction practices.”
The collaboration strengthens the Nemetschek Global Academic Programme (NGAP), connecting students and educators with industry-leading technologies to prepare the next generation of AEC/O (architecture, engineering, construction and operations) professionals for an AI-driven, data-centric future. Research in climate intelligence, generative design and secure AI deployment will feed directly into learning pathways and connect with the Nemetschek AI & Data Innovation Hub to deliver real-world applications.
There will be mentorships, advanced lab experiences and project opportunities that bridge academia and industry, giving students and faculty hands-on access to Nemetschek’s portfolio while contributing to research that shapes the next generation of digital solutions.
“Our partnership with NTU is a testament to Nemetschek Group engagement in Singapore and the broader Asia region. It showcases a new model for how universities and industry leaders can co-create solutions that benefits society, advance sustainability goals and drive economic growth,” explained Marc Nézet, chief strategy officer and chief division officer operate & manage at Nemetschek Group.
“Leveraging AI-based research to enhance environmental engineering innovation, advanced construction material knowledge and offsite construction is the essence of the NTU-Nemetschek collaboration.”
