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The Intelligence Layer: How AI is Transforming Building Operations and Governance

AI is becoming a core operating layer in real assets, shifting buildings from reactive management to predictive, self-optimising systems that enhance efficiency, resilience, and accountability. Assets with strong digital infrastructure--secure connectivity, high-quality data, and cyber resilience--are increasingly better positioned to meet decarbonisation targets and avoid technological obsolescence. For investors and owners, digital readiness and governance are emerging as decisive drivers of asset performance, risk management, and long-term value.

Yong Kun, Tong

Yong Kun, Tong

Director, Sustainability Services, Cushman & Wakefield

Yong Kun is a sustainability professional in the green building sector, drawing on a strong foundation in engineering and extensive prior experience in the manufacturing sector. He has held regional and plant management roles, where he successfully implemented projects to improve operational efficiency, integrate new technologies, and strengthen environmental performance. These experiences provided him with hands-on expertise in managing complex facilities and balancing business needs with sustainability objectives. Building on this background, he now advises clients across diverse property types, supporting them in achieving green building certifications, conducting ESG assessments, and developing decarbonization strategies.
Queenie Tang

Queenie Tang

Head of Southeast Asia, WiredScore

As Head of Southeast Asia at WiredScore, Queenie is driving the region’s transition to smarter, better-connected buildings. She leads efforts to certify spaces with best-in-class digital infrastructure, helping businesses thrive in the evolving real estate landscape. Bilingual in English and Cantonese and a skilled communicator, Queenie bridges global standards with regional insight to future-proof the built environment across SEA.