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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.

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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.

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New Chief Executive Officer for the Building and Construction Authority

Senior leadership appointment changes at BCA

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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.

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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.

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Stronger support and partnerships to bring urban innovations to the market

The theme for this year’s Urban Solutions and Sustainability (USS) Research & Innovation Congress, “Re-inventing Cities of Tomorrow”, reflects the importance of harnessing technology and innovation to reimagine and reshape Singapore’s urban environment. The Congress brings together participants across government agencies, academia and industry partners to share ideas and explore innovations on urban sustainability.

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Steady construction demand in 2026 as Singapore steps up support for Built Environment firms through collaboration and innovation

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Exemption order for battery-operated go-karts under the Amusement Rides Safety Act

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Lift and escalator industry sees growth in younger workforce and rising median wages

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JTC awards Singapore’s first public sector New Engineering Contract 4 collaborative contract for Jurong Innovation District

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