A TOTAL of 51 elevators, six escalators, and the installation of the Schindler PORT Destination Control System are set to enhance mobility in the Makati-based RCBC Plaza, while further modernizing the complex.
Jardine Schindler Philippines secured this major modernization project, bringing together regional business expertise and Swiss engineering excellence across the Philippines and beyond. It is introducing a new escalator small split solution, specifically designed for existing, live buildings. This solution addresses site constraints, optimizes logistics, and minimizes operational disruption, delivering innovative solutions in complex environments.
Work on the project, which began in March 2026, must be carried out with minimal disruption to RCBC Plaza’s operations as a high-occupancy corporate hub. Located in the Makati Central Business District, RCBC Plaza brings together premium corporate offices with cultural and educational facilities. It was developed by RCBC Realty Corporation, a joint venture between the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) and the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC), which holds the majority stake.
The project’s Schindler PORT technology optimizes the way people move throughout a building, offering personalized service and access control to improve the overall building experience. The system seamlessly integrates building access and navigation, allowing users to move through complexes to their destinations using a smartphone, badge, or IT interface. Schindler PORT minimizes waiting times, improves energy efficiency through intelligent traffic management, and provides building owners with tools for real-time performance tracking and adaptive maintenance.
“This project win reflects our strong capabilities in delivering large-scale modernization projects within complex, high-occupancy environments,” said Yeow Seng Teo, group modernization sales director of the Jardine Schindler Group. “By combining advanced technologies such as Schindler PORT with our deep modernization and maintenance expertise, we are proud to support RCBC Plaza in enhancing building performance, user experience, and long-term operational efficiency.”