Mr. Ong Pang Aik BBM

Chairman and Managing Director
Mr. Ong Pang Aik <span>BBM</span>

Mr Ong Pang Aik joined the Group in 1978 and was instrumental in growing the business from its early days as a subcontractor into an A1-graded building construction enterprise registered with BCA today.

His exceptional entrepreneurial prowess, so amply demonstrated by his contribution in propelling Lian Beng Group into the forefront, has earned him the accolades of the Ernst & Young Construction Entrepreneur of The Year in 2008, The Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards, Singapore in 2011 and the Best CEO Award at the Singapore Corporate Awards in 2012.

Apart from his commitment to business excellence, Mr Ong is passionate about community work. He serves as a grassroots leader in the Marine Parade GRC – Braddell Heights CCMC, CSC and as Chairman of the Ci Yuan Community Club Building Fund Committee and Upper Serangoon 6-Miles Business Sub-committee. Mr Ong is also the Patron of the Ang Mo Kio-Hougang Citizens’ Consultative Committee and a member of the PAP Community Foundation Braddell Heights Executive Committee. In addition, he serves as Vice-Chairman of the ZhongHua Primary School Advisory Committee and is a patron of the Braddell Heights Constituency Sports Club.

In recognition of his contributions to the community, Mr Ong was awarded the Public Service Medal (Pingkat Bakti Masyarakat – PBM) in 2001 and subsequently the Public Service Star Medal (Bintang Bakti Masyarakat – BBM) in 2008.

Ms. Ong Lay Huan

Executive Director
Ms. Ong Lay Huan

Ms Ong Lay Huan joined the Group in 1991 and heads the Group’s Contracts department. With more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry, she oversees several key aspects of the Group’s construction operations, including all tender submissions, the management and review of project costs and budget, key materials procurement, and the award of contracts to subcontractors. In addition, she also assists in progress reviews and implementation of workflow initiatives that seek to improve and fine-tune the Group’s work processes in accordance to new market trends and changes.

Ms Ong was appointed as Executive Director of the Board on 20 March 1999.

She holds a Diploma in Quantity Surveying from Singapore Polytechnic and is a member of the Singapore Institute of Directors.

Ms. Ong Lay Koon

Executive Director
Ms. Ong Lay Koon

Ms Ong Lay Koon joined the Group in 1992, and heads the Group’s Finance, Human Resource and Corporate Administration departments. She is responsible for the organisation and management of the Group’s accounting, finance, corporate affairs and human resource matters. She also plays a vital role in making the Group’s investment decisions.

Ms Ong was appointed as Executive Director of the Board on 20 March 1999. She was also appointed as the Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman of SLB Development Ltd., a subsidiary of Lian Beng Group Ltd, which was listed on the Catalist board of SGX-ST in April 2018.

She holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering (with Merit) from Singapore Polytechnic and is a member of the Singapore Institute of Directors.

About Us

Established in 1973, Lian Beng is Singapore’s leading homegrown construction group. We provide one-stop business solutions with integrated civil engineering, in-house construction-related business, resource and transportation, production of ready-mixed concrete and asphalt premix. We have been listed on the Singapore Exchange since 1999.

Lian Beng Building
Green Mark (Platinum) Award

Our status with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) as an A1 grade contractor in General Building enables us to tender for public-sector building projects of unlimited contract value, while our A2 grade in Civil Engineering allows us to handle engineering projects of up to $85 million in contract value.

Our property development arm, SLB Development Ltd (SLB), which has a diverse portfolio of residential, industrial, commercial and mixed-use projects, was successfully listed on the Singapore Exchange in April 2018.

We have been recognised for our project excellence and sustainable construction practices. Some of the noteworthy awards include:

  • BCA Quality Excellence Award - Quality Champion (Platinum), 2017
  • BCA Building Information Modelling (BIM) Award - Organisation Category (Gold), 2017
  • BCA Quality Excellence Award - Quality Champion (GoldPlus), 2016
  • BCA Quality Excellence Award (Gold), 2015
  • International Construction Award by the Global Trade Leaders’ Club, headquartered in Madrid, Spain.


Corporate Milestones

1973
1973

Mr Ong Sek Chong founded Lian Beng Construction Company on a capital of S$3,000, to provide sub-contractor services for small-scale civil engineering and building projects.

1978
1978

Provided small-scale civil engineering and building construction services as a main contractor.

Mr Ong Pang Aik, the current Executive Chairman of the Group, joined the company in 1978.

1988
1988

Acquired our own corporate head office at 985 Upper Serangoon Road.

Converted from sole proprietorship to private limited company, Lian Beng Construction (1988) Pte Ltd, with a S$500,000 paid-up capital, to undertake public-sector infrastructure projects.

1993
1993

Awarded our first Housing and Development Board (HDB) project, in Tampines.

Secured our first contract for the construction of a commercial development, Riverside Point.

1996
1996

Diversified into construction support services.

Secured our first private residential project, Eastpoint Green.

1999
1999

Listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Stock Exchange.

2000
2000

Ventured into property development with Rocca Balestier and Derbyshire Heights.

Relocated corporate head office to 25 Playfair Road.

2001
2001

Acquired Deenn Engineering Pte Ltd, an established G8 grade building contractor with design-and-build capabilities.

2005
2005

Received Bronze Award at the inaugural Singapore Contractors Association Limited (SCAL) Safety Innovation Team Competition.

2006
2006

First overseas venture, with a design-and-build construction project involving 600 single-storey housing units in Raa Dhuavaafaru , Maldives, for 4,000 people left homeless from the 2004 tsunami.

Also awarded project to construct community and educational buildings and wastewater disposal/collection facility. Lian Beng was the first Singapore-listed construction company to be awarded such projects in Maldives.

2008
2008

Chairman Mr Ong Pang Aik recognised as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Construction.

2009
2009

Received BizSAFE STAR certification, the highest level of recognition from the Workplace Safety and Health Council.

2011
2011

Relocated corporate head office to Lian Beng Building at 29 Harrison Road.

Ventured into the Dormitory business with the completion of our first joint-venture 6,300-bed dormitory development at Mandai Estate.

2012
2012

One of four companies in Singapore to be ranked among Forbes Asia’s “200 Best Under a Billion” list.

Chairman Mr Ong Pang Aik recognised by Singapore Corporate Awards as “Best CEO”  among listed companies with market capitalisation of S$300 million or less.

2013
2013

Diversified into the manufacture and supply of asphalt premix through United E & P Pte. Ltd., a 40%-owned joint-venture company.

2014
2014

First property development foray into China through Sino-Singapore KAP Construction Co. Ltd., a joint venture between Lian Beng and Beijing Jin Hua Tong Da Real Estate Development Co. Ltd.

Ventured into property investment in Australia through a A$5.5-million acquisition of freehold property at Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.

2016
2016

First foray into property investment in the UK via acquisition of a 147-room hotel in Manchester by the Group’s 40%-owned Prospere Hotels Pte. Ltd.

2017
2017

Awarded the largest construction contract to date worth $435 million to build Defu Industrial City.

2018
2018

The Group’s property development subsidiary, SLB Development Ltd., was successfully spun off and listed on the Singapore Exchange Catalist Board in April 2018.

Acquired 60% of United Tec Construction Pte Ltd, a company specialising in using Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) technologies, to support BCA’s design for manufacturing and assembly construction (DfMA) initiatives.

Mission Statement

To Provide The Best Quality Services and Products To All Our Customers At The Most Competitive Cost

Corporate Social Responsibility

We can make a difference.

Corporate social responsibility is an integral part of our business philosophy. As a responsible corporate citizen, our goal is to make a lasting, positive impact on our stakeholders and the communities that we serve.

For The Community

For years, Lian Beng has been actively involved in corporate social responsibility projects. We have organised donation drives, built homes for villagers in developing communities, and sponsored meaningful causes as part of our effort to give back to the community.

For Our Staff

The safety and well-being of our staff are of paramount importance and should never be compromised. We have put in place safety procedures, as well as measures that encourage personal ownership of each employee’s workplace health and safety. Our efforts in this area have been recognised by the Building and Construction Authority (“BCA”) and Workplace Safety and Health Council.

For Our Environment

We believe in protecting the environment for the sake of our future generations. Through consultation and cooperation among our management, employees and stakeholders, we actively explore ways to minimise the impact of our activities on the environment. We are also a proponent of the Green and Gracious Builder Scheme initiated by the BCA, adopting best practices and aligning all entities within our Group towards the discharge of our environmental responsibilities.

Awards and Accolades

BCA Quality Mark (QM) for Good Workmanship - STAR

Midtown Residences / The Midtown

BCA Construction Excellence Award - MERIT

Centro Residences

BCA Construction Excellence Award - MERIT

Waterbank at Dakota

BCA Quality Mark (QM) for Good Workmanship - EXCELLENT

The Scala

Best Productivity Award

Singapore Construction Productivity

BCA Construction Excellence Award - MERIT

Waterfront Key

BCA Quality Mark (QM) For Good Workmanship - EXCELLENT

Waterbank At Dakota

BCA Construction Excellence Award

The Ritz Carlton Residences

BCA Green Mark - GOLD (PLUS)

Kranji Camp Project

BCA Quality Mark (QM) for Good Workmanship - MERIT

Park Natura

BCA Green Mark Platinum Award

29 Harrison Road, Lian Beng Group Headquarter

SCAL 2nd Safety Innovation Teams (SIT) Convention 2005

Bronze Award - La Casa

SCAL 1st Safety Innovation Teams (SIT) Convention 2004

Bronze Award - Blue Horizon

Construction Excellence 2000

Certificate of Merit (Institutional Buildings Category) - Redevelopment at Jurong Camp 1

BCA Quality Excellence Award - Quality Champion (PLATINUM)

BCA Building Information Modelling (BIM) Awards – GOLD

TopTen developers 2017 Singapore

BCI Asia

BCA Quality Excellence Award - Quality Champion (GOLD PLUS)

BCA Quality Excellence Award - Quality Champion (GOLD)

International Construction Award

Global Trade Leaders’ Club

Best under a Billion - The Region’s Top 200 Small & Midsize Companies

Forbes Asia

Best CEO for Listed Companies with Market Capita lisation of Less than $300 million

Singapore Corporate Awards 2012

Most Transparent Company Award - Runners - Up in the Construction Category

SIAS Investors’ Choice Awards

The Entrepreneur of The Year 2011

Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards

Entrepreneur of The Year 2008 - Construction

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Bull Charger Awards

STORM.SG


Leadership

Mr. Ong Pang Aik <span>BBM</span>
Mr. Ong Pang Aik BBM
Chairman and Managing Director
Ms. Ong Lay Huan
Ms. Ong Lay Huan
Executive Director
Ms. Ong Lay Koon
Ms. Ong Lay Koon
Executive Director