On January 30, 2025, The Overseas Construction Association of Japan, Inc. (OCAJI) held the 3rd OCAJI Project Award Ceremony, and Bird Paradise (Singapore) constructed by the Obayashi Group won the Project Award. This year, 7 projects were selected from 18 entries. This marks the Obayashi Group's third consecutive year of receiving the award.

Established in 1955, the OCAJI supports overseas business development in the construction industry, and promotes international contributions, international exchanges and cooperation with other countries. The OCAJI Project Award was established in 2022 to recognize outstanding overseas construction projects, in order to strengthen the presence of the Japanese construction industry overseas and contribute to the promotion of continuous and stable overseas activities.

For this third round, selection was made for overseas construction or development projects completed between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2023. The selection was based on the eight basic manufacturing criteria: "quality assurance," "construction schedule management," "health, safety and security measures," "natural environment, living environment and biodiversity conservation measures," "work environment measures," "climate change measures," "international contributions," and "SDGs," as well as efforts to address the diverse needs of the customers were also taken into account.

Bird Paradise (Singapore)

Located in the northern part of Singapore within Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Bird Paradise is a newly established "bird park" spanning approximately 230,000 square meters. It houses over 3,500 birds from more than 400 species.

This park also protects critically endangered birds, and visitors can observe these birds up close. The aviary at Bird Paradise, constructed from stainless steel cables and mesh reaching approximately 100,000 square meters, boasts a size that is among the largest in the world, and plays a role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the birds.

In this construction work, point cloud data were amassed by drones and 3D scanners to create a digital twin through BIM processing. Making the maximum use of 3D BIM models allows for understanding accurate terrain, achieving highly accurate construction management and quality assurance. At the same time, work efficiency was improved by encouraging smooth communication among parties concerned to complete the facilities.

Visitors can experience an immersive environment where the birds live safely while exploring the habitats of species originating from various regions such as Southeast Asia, New Guinea, Australia, the Amazon, South Africa, and Antarctica. Since this park also serves as an educational platform for future generations through endangered species protection efforts beyond showcasing the birds' natural behaviors, it is definitely a must-visit destination for all nature enthusiasts and conservationists.

Obayashi will continue to contribute to the realization of an affluent and sustainable society by creating new value in spaces across countries and regions worldwide through the construction of various buildings and social infrastructure.