Construction sector

Haze exposes gaps in Malaysia’s workplace protection for outdoor workers

Workers at a construction site in Shah Alam, Selangor, on Oct 27. Questions have been raised over how well Malaysia protects workers who cannot escape the polluted air.

New material to cope with algae, mould from condensation among innovations unveiled at tech showcase

In 2025, HDB received 240 cases of feedback involving condensation and mould on ceilings and walls arising from use of air-conditioners by neighbours.

Builders in S’pore take steps to protect workers from haze as some projects face delays

Work on a number of construction projects has slowed since early September, when Singapore’s air quality first entered the PSI’s “unhealthy” range.

TSMC says four construction workers killed at Taiwan site, halting work

TSMC is the world’s largest contract chipmaker and a major supplier of the advanced chips powering the trend towards AI.

30 construction firms expected to train with Boston Consulting to boost productivity: Chee Hong Tat

Minister for National Development of Singapore Chee Hong Tat speaking at Singapore Contractors Association Limited (SCAL) annual dinner at Sands Convention Centre on Oct 16.

Supermarket ceiling collapses in South Korea, 38 injured in Daegu incident

The collapse occurred on the second floor of the four-story building.

Over $30 million to be pumped into construction research programme on greener building methods

The programme will be funded by the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), A*STAR, and other industry players, and also involves construction and civil engineering firm Woh Hup.

Vietnam admits ‘differing opinions’ on Hanoi development

On the other side of the mighty Red River, a US$30 billion (S$38.34 billion) mega-project is planned.

New Delhi to ban construction for six weeks to tackle air pollution

Delhi is regularly ranked among the world’s most polluted capitals.

Smart tech like robotics, automation to be used at more BTO sites from 2027

A screeding robot, guided by lasers, levelling and smoothing the floor surface during a demonstration at a construction site on Sept 21.

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