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Building and Construction Authority

Circulars

Catch up with the latest circulars on this page.

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30 October 2026

IMPLEMENTATION OF MAXIMUM MAINTENANCE CHARGES REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 18 OF THE BUILDING (STRATA MANAGEMENT) ACT 2004 AND REGULATION 4 OF THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE (STRATA MANAGEMENT) REGULATIONS 2005

This circular informs developers and industry stakeholders of the new maximum maintenance charge (MCH) framework under the Building (Strata Management) Act 2004. From 1 June 2027, developers of developments whose applications for planning permission are made on or after that date will be required to obtain COB approval for maximum MCH rates before commencing unit sales and disclosing the approved rates to prospective purchasers.

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30 October 2026

Joint URA-BCA circular on Strengthening the Housing Developers Rules to enhance protection of home buyers’ interests

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30 October 2026

Bringing in New Construction Work Permit Holders (WPHs) from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Thailand [From 1 Jan 2027]

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19 October 2026

Risk-based Guidelines on ERSS Shafts for Utility Works

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9 October 2026

Measures And Good Practices For Enhancing Diaphragm Wall Quality In Design And Construction

This circular provides guidance to the industry on measures and good practices to enhance the quality, constructability and watertightness performance of Diaphragm Walls ("D-walls") functioning as Earth Retaining or Stabilising Structures ("ERSS") for building works in Singapore.

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30 September 2026

Advisory to Lift Owners and Contractors on installing non-lift related components for third-party systems in lift control panels

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30 September 2026

Circular on Extension of Ex-Gratia Cost Sharing for Diesel and Bitumen in Ongoing Critical Public Sector Construction Contracts until 31 December 2026

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23 September 2026

Enhancements to the Accredited Checker System

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22 September 2026

Central Reinforcing Steel Registry- Framework for Centralised Testing

This circular is to inform the industry of a proposed framework to streamline testing steel reinforcement bar (rebar) at project sites for rebars derived from the same supply sources produced under a permanent system of factory production control.

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22 September 2026

CORENET X : Industry Circular on Launch of Code of Practice (COP) 4th Edition

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