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BCA/Building and Construction Authority

$47b to $53b in construction contracts expected in 2026: BCA

BCA expects total construction demand from 2027 to 2030 to range from $39 billion to $46 billion each year.
BCA expects total construction demand from 2027 to 2030 to range from $39 billion to $46 billion each year.

Some go-kart operators exempted from permit requirement since Jan 2 in Singapore

Certain permit exemptions apply to operators of battery-powered go-kart rides that have a speed limit of under 6kmh, and have mechanical parts that are safely covered.
Certain permit exemptions apply to operators of battery-powered go-kart rides that have a speed limit of under 6kmh, and have mechanical parts that are safely covered.

Firms can now obtain licences for outdoor advertising ‘almost immediately’: MND

The move comes in response to feedback from the industry that businesses wanting to display outdoor advertisements have to navigate time-consuming licence approval processes.
The move comes in response to feedback from the industry that businesses wanting to display outdoor advertisements have to navigate time-consuming licence approval processes.

Welding at construction sites must be kept away from screening nets for fire safety: SCDF, MOM

SCDF and MOM said they will see if further enhancements are needed for Singapore’s fire safety framework.
SCDF and MOM said they will see if further enhancements are needed for Singapore’s fire safety framework.

Buddhist monastery in Sin Ming reopens parts of affected building after partial roof collapse

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Sections of the roof tiles and the supporting roof frame fell  from the four-storey Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall taken on Nov 27, 2025. 

Two buildings at the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery have been closed off from public access after sections of the roof tiles and supporting roof frame of one of the buildings fell off on Nov 26.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the incident at about 8.25pm.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Sections of the roof tiles and the supporting roof frame fell  from the four-storey Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall taken on Nov 27, 2025. 

Two buildings at the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery have been closed off from public access after sections of the roof tiles and supporting roof frame of one of the buildings fell off on Nov 26.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the incident at about 8.25pm.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Roof partially collapses at Sin Ming Buddhist monastery; one person assessed for minor injuries

The BCA has ordered the building owner to appoint a professional engineer to investigate the cause of the collapse.
The BCA has ordered the building owner to appoint a professional engineer to investigate the cause of the collapse.

Forum: Do more to help property owners affected by construction works

Eunos fire: BCA to order owner to close ‘badly damaged’ industrial building for checks

SCDF officers fighting the remaining ember at 1079 Eunos Avenue 7 on Nov 2.
SCDF officers fighting the remaining ember at 1079 Eunos Avenue 7 on Nov 2.

Forum: High-tech precast factories supported through government schemes

Commentary

Critical to communicate, standardise, review if S’pore wants to raise construction productivity

The issue of raising construction productivity is not just an industry issue - it affects everything from housing prices to how soon people get their flats, says the writer.
The issue of raising construction productivity is not just an industry issue - it affects everything from housing prices to how soon people get their flats, says the writer.

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