Monthly Update on Vacancies at Approved Foreign Worker Dormitories [click here]
Supervision Teams for Structural Works
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) would like to inform the industry on the procedure to apply for modification of the requirement for the structural site supervision team if there is a limited extent of structural works being carried out at the site. The detail... [more]
Recent Court Judgment Relatedto Indonesia Sand Ban and Disruption of the Supply of Granite Aggregate
There were 3 significant reported court judgment cases recently involving contractors and ready-mixed concrete ("RMC") suppliers as a result of the Indonesian sand ban and disruption in the supply of aggregates. These cases...[more]
Clause 31(11) of the Singapore Institute of Architects' Conditions of Contract (8th Edition)
We refer to the recently issued 8th Edition of the Singapore Institute of Architects' Conditions of Building Contract ("the SIA Conditions")....[more]
Measures to Mitigate Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on the Construction Industry for Public Sector Construction Projects
The Building and Construction Authority has worked with the Ministry of Finance to implement the following measures to assist the construction industry...[more]
Accreditation of Qualified Site Supervisors (QSS)
Last year, the Building Control Act was amended to require all QSS, comprising Resident Engineers (RE) and Resident Technical Officers (RTO), to be accredited with the Joint Accreditation Committee of the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) and the Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES), or... [more]
Refresher Course For Licensed Gas Service Workers
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) will be introducing a continuing learning scheme for licensed gas service workers in an effort to enable licensed gas service workers to keep abreast with changes in the piped... [more]
Unfair / Inappropriate Tender / Contract Clauses
The Association would like to identify and compile tender and/or contract clauses issued by private developers or government agencies that are unfair and inapprpriate. The reason for this study is that...[more]
Amendments to Requirements under the Building Control Act and the Building Control Regulations
The Building and Construction Authority informed of various amendments to requirements under the Building Control Act and the Building Control Regulations... [more]
Commencement of Licensing of Builders and Registration of Coretrade Personnel
The Building and Construction Authority informed that the licensing of builders commences on 16 Dec 2008, with the coming into effect of Part VA of the Building Control (Amendment) Act 2007 on Licensing of Builders. There is a six months grace period (till 16 Jun 2009) for builders to apply... [more]
Fire Safety Requirements for Temporary Workers' Quarters in Uncompleted Permanent Buildings on Construction Sites
In view of current shortage of workers' dormitory to accommodate foreign workers, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has formulated the attached fire safety requirements to allow the use of uncompleted...[more]
Building Control (Use of Buildings under Construction as Workers' Quarters) Regulations 2008
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) would like to inform the industry of the new regulation on the use of building under construction as...[more]
Crime Alert: Serious Hurt Cases involving Foreigners at Construction Sites
The Singapore Police Force would like to alert members of an increase in the number of serious hurt cases involving foreigners at construction sites. Between January and November 2008, 16 cases of serious hurt were reported, compared to...[more]
Crime Alert: Theft of Computer Circuit Boards From Excavators
The Singapore Police Force sent an advisory regarding the recent spate of theft of computer circuit boards from excavators at industrial estates and construction sites. Over the past few months, there were... [more]
Online Railway Protection Plan at www.inlis.gov.sg
LTA launched the online sale of railway protection plan since 15 April 2008 at www.inlis.gov.sg. LTA inform ...[more]
Tampering of the Public Sewerage System at Construction Sites
PUB informed that they have observed numberous instances of tampering of public sewerage system at construction sites. Some of these unauthorized works include improper connection of site toilets to the public sewers or the sitting of site toilets directly over sewer manholes or ...[more]
Revised Application Forms and Certificates to the Building and Construction Authority
The Building Control (Underground Building Works Commencement) Order 2008 states that requirements for the underground building works will come into operation on 1 Oct 2008. These works will require a geotechnical PE and a specialist accredited checker...[more]
Advisory from Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (RMCAS)
We have received an advisory note from Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (RMCAS) on the recent cost pressure and raw material supply challenges being faced b ythe Ready-Mixed Concrete (RMC) companies in Singapore that may translate...[more]
Crime Prevention Advisory - Theft of Construction Equipment and Materials
Once again, the festive season is round the corner and is a vulnerable period for thefts. We would like to remind members to take extra precautions and measures to prevent thefts. There have been many reported cases of theft of construction equipment and materials...[more]
