Newsroom
View all news and publications. For media enquiries, please e-mail us at BCA_Media@bca.gov.sg.
308 articles
30 May 2026
SPEECH BY MINISTER CHEE HONG TAT AT BUILDSG LEAD SUMMIT 2026
At the BuildSG LEAD Summit 2026, Minister Chee Hong Tat announced key moves from the Built Environment Action Team, including removing overseas worker testing requirements, introducing a Kit-of-Parts design standardisation pathway, and launching a two-way feedback survey between consultancy firms and public agencies.
Speeches
6 May 2026
Singapore to host inaugural APAC Pitch Day for the world’s largest competition for construction start-ups
The world’s largest Construction Startup Competition (CSC) will launch its inaugural Asia-Pacific (APAC) Pitch Day in Singapore, solidifying the Republic as the region’s innovation leader in Construction Technology (ConTech). The competition is hosted by leading venture capital and built environment (BE) stakeholders: Cemex Ventures, Caterpillar, Dysruptek by Haskell, Ferrovial, Hilti, VINCI Group’s Leonard, NOVA by Saint-Gobain, Trimble, Zacua Ventures, and the BCA.
Media Releases
30 April 2026
New pro-enterprise measures to accelerate Built Environment Sector Transformation
• Cease overseas testing for new Construction Work Permit holders progressively from January 2027. • New Buildability Type Approval will streamline approval process for developers and project teams adopting a “Kit-of-Parts” (KoP) approach. Major public sector developers plan to adopt the KoP approach to reap productivity gains. • Consultancy firms will be able to rate government agencies’ practices from May 2026.
Media Releases
13 March 2026
SPEECH BY SMS SUN XUELING AT THE ASSOCIATION OF PROPERTY AND FACILITY MANAGERS (APFM) 30TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER
At APFM's 30th Anniversary Dinner, SMS Sun Xueling commended the property and facility management sector's evolution towards smart and sustainable building practices, highlighted the value of professional accreditation, and encouraged industry members to contribute to the ongoing public consultation on the Building (Strata Management) Act review, which aims to strengthen strata management frameworks across four key areas.
Speeches
10 March 2026
SPEECH BY 2M INDRANEE RAJAH AT WORLD ENGINEERING DAY 2026: CHARLES RUDD DISTINGUISHED GLOBAL LECTURES
At World Engineering Day 2026, Second Minister Indranee Rajah called on Singapore's engineering community to support the nation's ambitious infrastructure pipeline, strengthen the talent pipeline through initiatives like the INSPIRE internship programme, and embrace digital transformation and AI to boost productivity, while also announcing harmonised service standards for TOP and CSC inspections to reduce regulatory burden on the sector.
Speeches
6 March 2026
New Chief Executive Officer for the Building and Construction Authority
Senior leadership appointment changes at BCA
Media Releases
4 March 2026
Strengthening Singapore’s Built Environment: Advancing Built Environment Professions And Improving Liveability In Private Developments
To support the next phase of nation-building, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is working with the Built Environment (BE) sector to strengthen our BE professions. At the same time, BCA is pressing on with efforts to improve liveability in private developments. Second Minister for Finance and National Development Indranee Rajah outlined these initiatives at the MND Committee of Supply Debate today.
Media Releases
9 February 2026
SPEECH BY 2M INDRANEE RAJAH AT BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN TRADES EMPLOYEES' UNION (BATU) CHINESE NEW YEAR LUNCH
At the BATU Chinese New Year Lunch, Second Minister Indranee Rajah, in her first event as Advisor to BATU, called on the built environment sector to accelerate productivity, embrace technology, and upskill workers, highlighting available support such as the new Productivity Solutions Grant tranche and NTUC's Company Training Committee Grant to help firms and workers navigate the next stage of Singapore's economic development.
Speeches
6 February 2026
SPEECH BY MINISTER CHEE HONG TAT AT OFFICIAL OPENING OF SCAL CONSTRUCTION HUB
At the opening of SCAL's new Construction Hub, Minister Chee Hong Tat outlined plans to transform the built environment sector and announced the formation of an Action Team, which he will chair, to drive productivity improvements across enterprise transformation, regulatory review, and ecosystem development, with industry consultation to follow.
Feature Articles
6 February 2026
New Action Team to Improve Built Environment Productivity
A strong Built Environment (BE) sector is critical to Singapore's efforts to building a more liveable and vibrant home for all Singaporeans, and to strengthen our position as a global city. It is also key to driving excellence, and innovation across our built environment, which can unlock new economic opportunities for Singapore.
Media Releases