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BCA/Building and Construction Authority

Building inspections by different agencies ‘harmonise’ standards, saving costs and time: Indranee

The harmonised inspections result in savings of up to three days for each application, benefiting around 900 applications annually.
The harmonised inspections result in savings of up to three days for each application, benefiting around 900 applications annually.

Proposed measures to help ageing condos welcomed, but implementation and funding are concerns

Lakeview Estate, a 49-year-old leasehold development in Upper Thomson, has been struggling with issues but lack the funds to carry out major repairs.
Lakeview Estate, a 49-year-old leasehold development in Upper Thomson, has been struggling with issues but lack the funds to carry out major repairs.

Building and Construction Authority to welcome new CEO later this year

Mr Derek Tan (left) will succeed Mr Kelvin Wong as chief executive officer of the Building and Construction Authority, a role he will fully assume on May 1.
Mr Derek Tan (left) will succeed Mr Kelvin Wong as chief executive officer of the Building and Construction Authority, a role he will fully assume on May 1.

Ageing condos could get help to fix estate problems, maintain sinking funds, under new proposal

The review comes at a time when more private residential developments in Singapore have crossed the 30-year mark.
The review comes at a time when more private residential developments in Singapore have crossed the 30-year mark.

Singapore showcases first on-site 3D-printed childcare centre; exterior walls built in 2 days

Compared with traditional construction, the amount of manpower and time needed to construct complex designs with on-site 3D-printed concrete is greatly reduced.
Compared with traditional construction, the amount of manpower and time needed to construct complex designs with on-site 3D-printed concrete is greatly reduced.

S’pore to offer $40 million push to market for promising green solutions lying dormant in labs

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat (left) at the Urban Solutions and Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress opening ceremony on Feb 5.
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat (left) at the Urban Solutions and Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress opening ceremony on Feb 5.

$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.

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