15 Nov 2024
Real estate owners need to get ahead in the net-zero race. Here’s how.
Improving energy efficiency can bring significant long-term savings, enhance asset resilience, and improve occupancy and rents
14 Nov 2024
Singapore tops the list on IMD’s World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, ahead of Switzerland and Denmark
Singapore ranked first as the world’s most competitive economy in 2024, with Switzerland ranked second, while Denmark ranked third, and the US dropped three spots to fourth place.
24 Oct 2024
Building and Construction Authority Annual Report 2023/2024
At BCA, we are constantly exploring new ways to build better. From developing our people to enhancing processes, we collaborate with industry partners to shape a safe, inclusive built environment that embraces the needs of all.
24 Oct 2024
Nearly half of new public flats in Singapore will use robots in construction from 2025
Around half of all new Build-to-Order projects will use robots for tasks like painting starting next year. The Housing and Development Board says this is to reduce reliance on manpower and be more productive.
02 Oct 2024
Wisma BCA Foresta Becomes Indonesia’s First to Earn Green Mark Super Low Energy Building Certificate for Outstanding Efficiency
Jakarta, 2 October 2024 – One of the office buildings of PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA), Wisma BCA Foresta, has received the Green Mark Super Low Energy Building certificate from the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore.
06 Sept 2024
Speech by Singapore’s Ambassador for Climate Action at the International Built Environment Week
Speech by Singapore’s Ambassador for Climate Action & Senior Adviser (National Climate Change Secretariat) Ravi Menon at the International Built Environment Week 2024, CEOs In Conversation
06 Sep 2024
Speech by 2M Indranee Rajah at BCA Awards Ceremony 2024 at the International Built Environment Week
Today’s awards celebrate the achievements of our BE sector, including the Project of the Year Award which recognises transformation in building projects and the inaugural Company of the Year Award…
06 Sep 2024
Singapore to study viable decarbonisation strategies in push for more sustainable urban environment
SINGAPORE is exploring more workable solutions and technologies to improve commercial buildings’ energy efficiency in its drive to accelerate decarbonisation in the built environment.
04 Sep 2024
New task force to attract talent to construction and architecture jobs
A task force has been set up to improve the image of jobs in construction and architecture, in a bid to attract more talent – especially the young – to work in these areas.
04 Sep 2024
New taskforce to bridge gaps faced by architects and engineering consultants
Architects and engineering consultants are getting career support from a new taskforce. The Taskforce for Architectural and Engineering Consultants will look into issues the industry is facing and aims to strengthen the built environment sector.
04 Sep 2024
Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the International Built Environment Week 2024
Welcome to the International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2024. Widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive Built Environment event in the Asia Pacific…
01 Sept 2024
Launch of first global practical guide to facilitate investment to meet global energy transition goals
The BCA’s Green Mark Scheme and other international green building rating systems have been quoted to illustrate their relevance in obtaining international green financing.
30 May 2024
Charting green growth pathways at scale for data centres in Singapore
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has launched a Green Data Centre (DC) Roadmap that charts a sustainable pathway for the continued growth of DCs in Singapore.
29 Apr 2024
Launch of NEC4 Contract for Construction and Engineering Projects in Singapore
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) announced the launch of NEC4 contract for construction and engineering projects in Singapore at the BuildSG Leadership Engagement and Development (LEAD) Summit 2024 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.
15 Apr 2024
Green investments in Asean rise 20% to US$6.3 billion in 2023: Bain, Temasek report
PRIVATE sector investments for the purposes of the green economy transition in South-east Asia increased 20 per cent to US$6.3 billion in 2023, compared to US$5.2 billion the previous year, a joint report by Bain and Temasek indicated.
15 Apr 2024
Singapore companies to report more accurate emissions with launch of database
COMPANIES in Singapore will be better equipped to report their greenhouse gas emissions more accurately, with the launch of a registry that contains emission factors tailored to the city-state’s context.
15 Apr 2024
Asean could reap $407b in extra revenues if green investments are scaled up: Report
South-east Asia could unlock US$300 billion (S$407 billion) in additional annual revenues from green investments by 2030 if governments step up cooperation on regional grids and carbon markets and offer better incentives for clean energy and clearer rules on green financing, says a report released on April 15.
30 Dec 2023
Look ahead to 2024: Robots to the rescue in the building industry
Robots and robotic systems are expected to boost Singapore’s building sector from 2024, judging by a slew of recent tech roll-outs.
28 Dec 2023
Singapore’s built environment sector on track to hit green targets: BCA chief
Singapore best-in-class buildings have achieved about 71 per cent improvement in energy efficiency compared to 2005 levels, but Building and Construction Authority (BCA) chief executive officer Kelvin Wong foresees that hitting the 80 per cent target will be a technical challenge.
30 Oct 2023
Apac facing shortage of net-zero carbon office buildings: JLL
MAJOR cities in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) will face a supply shortage of sustainable workplaces, as more corporate occupiers demand office buildings that contribute to net-zero targets.
19 Sep 2023
Tunas Prima Industrial Estate could be the first industrial estate in Indonesia that is on its way to be Green Mark (district level) certified issued by BCA International from Singapore
Tunas Group has successfully held the Groundbreaking Ceremony for their latest project, Tunas Prima Industrial Estate. The project is developed on 100 hectares of land strategically located in Kabil, Batam City, Indonesia.
8 May 2023
Temasek Poly sets 2050 net-zero target for sustainability road map
Temasek Polytechnic (TP) plans to develop a road map to net zero closely aligned to internationally recognised standards, as schools here gear up towards achieving Singapore’s 2030 target to achieve carbon neutrality.
23 Apr 2023
Data centres plan to green operations with hydrogen power
Data centres here are turning to hydrogen power, now that new sustainability criteria are in place to ensure that the growth of server farms is consistent with Singapore’s commitments to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
21 Apr 2023
Singapore, China to deepen ties for green and transition financing
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and its Chinese counterpart, the People’s Bank of China, will deepen cooperation in green and transition financing between the two countries.
30 Mar 2023
Improved framework will help Asean secure funding for sustainable transition projects: Lawrence Wong
An improved framework to help Asean member states transition to a greener future will offer a clearer picture of sustainable projects that can benefit from crucial funding, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday.
30 Mar 2023
Pharmaceutical firm Takeda’s energy-positive building is 1 of 7 in S’pore given green accolade
Japanese pharmaceutical giant Takeda on Thursday raised the bar for sustainability in the biotech manufacturing sector, with one of its buildings now being able to produce more renewable energy than it consumes, making it energy-positive.
25 Oct 2022
Singapore to commit to net zero by 2050, peak emissions before 2030: DPM Wong
SINGAPORE will commit to shorter timelines for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with accelerated targets for achieving peak and net-zero emissions, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Tuesday (Oct 25).
6 Sep 2022
Push for prefab, digital tech use as blueprint is refreshed for built environment sector
A pair of residential towers in the Outram area took just 18 months to be built with a Lego-like stacking and assembling process.
11 Aug 2022
Public offer of Singapore’s inaugural green bonds 1.06 times subscribed at $52.9m
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – With 1,749 applications totalling S$52.9 million from retail investors, Singapore’s inaugural public offer of its green bonds had a subscription rate of 1.06.
26 Jul 2022
Nightlife hot spot Clarke Quay to have day and night offerings in 2023 after year-long revamp
SINGAPORE – Nightlife destination Clarke Quay is refreshing its tenant mix to have day and night offerings after a year-long revamp.
18 Jul 2022
DBS opens net zero building, retrofitted to include self-powered solar air-conditioning, exhaust fans
SINGAPORE: DBS bank on Monday (Jul 18) officially opened its net-zero building in Newton – a first in Singapore by a bank.
21 Jun 2022
New grant to support businesses coping with rising energy costs
SINGAPORE – Local firms in some sectors will soon be able to apply for a new grant to help them reduce their energy bills amid rising electricity costs.
10 Feb 2021
Singapore Green Plan 2030 Charts Ambitious Targets for Next 10 Years to Catalyse National Sustainability Movement
The Government today unveiled the Singapore Green Plan 2030 , a whole-of-nation movement to advance Singapore’s national agenda on sustainable development.