Industry Accreditation Schemes

Trade associations have established several accreditation schemes to improve the quality standards and competency of professionals in the construction industry. The accreditation audits and award of certificates are administered by trade associations, with the support of BCA.

Firms in the construction industry are encouraged to apply for the schemes to enjoy the benefits of being accredited.

Available schemes

Accreditation Scheme for	Objective	Administered by
PPVC Manufacturers	Ensure that Prefabricated Pre-finished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) systems being used at mandated development sites are reliable, robust and meet minimum quality standards.	Singapore Concrete Institute (SCI)
PBU Manufacturers	Ensure that the Prefabricated Bathroom Units (PBU) being used at mandated development sites are reliable, robust and meet minimum quality standards.	Singapore Concrete Institute (SCI)
Prefabricated MEP Manufacturers	Improve quality assurance and control in the design, production, and installation of Prefabricated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) modules.	Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore (STAS)
Precasters	Improve the overall quality and productivity of precasters serving the construction industry, and provide recognition to precasters who are committed to quality and safety of their production plants and products.	Singapore Concrete Institute (SCI)
Structural Steel Fabricators	Raise the standard of fabricating firms undertaking structural steel works in the construction industry, thus contributing directly to its level of professionalism, quality and safety standards.	Singapore Structural Steel Society (SSSS)
Waterproofing Specialist Contractors	Ensure a minimum competency and raise the capability of waterproofing specialist contractors serving the construction industry.	Singapore Concrete Institute (SCI)

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