Panelists at this year’s ULI Singapore Conference, held virtually for the first time, discussed the challenges they face as developers with recent workplace disruptions, how to allow for working remotely while catering to the needs of stakeholders, and the lasting impact the pandemic will have on the office and commercial real estate as a whole.

Panelists told moderator Terence Seah, director and head of Benoy’s Singapore studio, that business continuity plans and a willingness to pivot swiftly had helped soften the impact of working from home during an uncertain time. They also see opportunities on the horizon and are optimistic about a recovery for the real estate sector in Singapore.

Tang Wei Leng, managing director of Colliers International, said cloud-based information technology platforms enabled her and her staff to make a seamless transition to remote work. In fact, to her relief, 80 percent of her staff members reported they were happy to work from home.

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