Building & Construction Authority
New licensing regime from 2028 for supervision of large-scale building works: Chee Hong Tat
From 2027, building owners and developers must also engage licensed firms to certify newer lifts and escalators meant for public use
BCA to conduct independent investigation into Tanjong Katong Road sinkhole incident
The investigations could take several months, given the complexity of the incident
GuocoLand secures S$619.3 million green loan for River Valley Green development
This project adds to the company’s expanding pipeline of green-certified developments
From Changi T5 to MBS expansion, Koh Brothers Group rides on Singapore’s infrastructural upgrades
Its construction order book exceeds S$1 billion, with visibility to 2029
Expanded tax scheme to benefit more construction companies from 2026
The enhanced Land Intensification Allowance will be widened to further optimise land use
Construction companies need to collaborate and plan better as demand climbs
Poaching and project delays could plague the sector as it faces a greater strain on manpower and resources
Construction demand in Singapore to range between S$47 billion and S$53 billion: BCA
Normalised to real values, 2025’s demand will range between S$35 billion and S$39 billion
New Green Mark rules could drive up data centre capex, but are seen as necessary
Market watchers say the tighter standards are needed to push the industry to become more sustainable
Criteria for Green Mark certification for data centres to be tighter from March 2025
Buildings seeking this certification will need to show higher levels of water energy as well, on top of energy efficiency
