Built environment sector can draw inspiration from accountancy to attract more architects and engineers

A NEW task force aims to cement Singapore’s pipeline of architects and engineers – but to do so, it should consider mirroring the successful reforms in the Republic’s accounting sector and push for concrete improvements in young professionals’ pay.

On Sep 4, Minister for National Development Desmond Lee announced that the Taskforce for Architectural and Engineering Consultants has been set up to tackle industry concerns about whether enough young Singaporeans are joining architecture and engineering.

Lee noted that industry players also worry about whether remuneration is competitive and workplace practices are keeping up with other sectors.