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More builders look to robots to tackle Singapore’s construction labour crunch

Demonstration of a Autoclaved Lightweight Concrete (ALC) wall panel installation robot seen at the Changi East Depot construction site on May 20.

Gillman Barracks businesses to wait and see, as tenancies wind down ahead of redevelopment

The tenancies of 24 tenants at Gillman Barracks will expire progressively by the second quarter of 2030.

Upcoming Gillman Barracks housing estate set to retain 25 heritage buildings, green spaces

The 40ha estate at Gillman Barracks is likely to have a mix of public and private homes.

135-year-old Bukit Timah Waterworks’ national significance to be assessed by NHB

The old clear water tank at Bukit Timah Waterworks has a capacity of 20,000 cubic metres, which is equivalent in volume to about eight Olympic-sized swimming pools.

How East Coast Park will be affected by Long Island works from end-2026

Sport Singapore said waters to the east of Bedok Jetty will remain available for sea sports activities until at least 2029.

Works for Long Island to begin off East Coast Park in end-2026

Preparatory works for the reclamation of Long Island will begin in the waters to the west of Bedok Jetty from end-2026.

Can swimming in the Singapore River make a return? 3 ways to build identity in the city

The First Generation sculpture by Singaporean sculptor Chong Fah Cheong near Cavenagh Bridge along the Singapore River on June 24, 2026.

Tiong Bahru residents doing away with blue recycling bins permanently

A resident using the new smart recycling machine in Tiong Bahru Community Centre on June 27.

Starpoint bungalow, designed by pioneer architect Lim Chong Keat, proposed for conservation

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Starpoint, a condominium designed by pioneer architect Lim Chong Keat, on June 19, 2026.

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$115m top-up given to fund R&D on optimising space and other urban issues in Singapore

Some $39.4M of the fresh tranche of funding will be used to research on how Singapore can optimise its land, sea, and underground spaces.

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