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Public sector projects to prop up construction demand in Singapore this year

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Published Thu, Jan 8, 2015 · 03:33 AM

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CONSTRUCTION contracts for the built environment sector are expected to reach between S$29 billion to S$36 billion this year, fuelled by a healthy pipeline of public sector projects, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) said on Thursday.

This is down from last year's record high of S$37.7 billion total construction projects.

See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/business/economy/story/public-sector-projects-prop-construction-demand-singapore-year-20150108

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