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Singapore’s renewed solar push: Hanging panels, clay-like tiles for heritage buildings among plans

AI-generated rendering of solar panels hanging across industrial buildings at 15 Woodlands Loop.
AI-generated rendering of solar panels hanging across industrial buildings at 15 Woodlands Loop.

AI-related demand powers prices, rents of Singapore industrial space in third quarter of 2026

JTC’s all-industrial rental index rose 0.5% quarter on quarter in the third quarter of 2026, while prices picked up 1% on the quarter and 4.2% year on year. 
JTC’s all-industrial rental index rose 0.5% quarter on quarter in the third quarter of 2026, while prices picked up 1% on the quarter and 4.2% year on year. 

Construction robots on trial in Jurong could be deployed as early as 2028

An autonomous excavator during a trial at Bulim autonomous yard on Sept 16, as the JTC-Kajima project aims to halve skilled operator needs and keep workers out of hazard zones.
An autonomous excavator during a trial at Bulim autonomous yard on Sept 16, as the JTC-Kajima project aims to halve skilled operator needs and keep workers out of hazard zones.

Singapore start-ups show that AI isn’t just a Big Tech playground

The testbed in Punggol Digital District is set to launch later in 2026, which allows robots and AI systems to be continuously tested and refined.
The testbed in Punggol Digital District is set to launch later in 2026, which allows robots and AI systems to be continuously tested and refined.

Industrial spaces and homes under one roof? JTC explores idea with architects

An industrial site in Lorong 3 Toa Payoh that is currently occupied by Jackson Square is part of the study.
An industrial site in Lorong 3 Toa Payoh that is currently occupied by Jackson Square is part of the study.

Boost for construction tech firms to innovate; developers adopting robotics, automation: Chee Hong Tat

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat speaking at ConTech @ PDD on July 17.
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat speaking at ConTech @ PDD on July 17.

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

Bombardier to expand private jet service hub in Singapore and hire over 200 new staff

Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth touring the current Bombardier's Singapore Service Centre in Singapore, on Jun 9, 2026.
Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth touring the current Bombardier's Singapore Service Centre in Singapore, on Jun 9, 2026.

New sustainability innovation hub to ease product testing for start-ups, accelerate market entry

Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry said that the Vidacity innovation hub at One-North will help to produce new unicorns in the green sectors.
Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry said that the Vidacity innovation hub at One-North will help to produce new unicorns in the green sectors.

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