BuildSG is a national movement that encapsulates the spirit of collaboration in the transformation of the built environment sector. It underscores the collaboration among the government, unions, trade associations and chambers, industry and institutes of higher learning, all working collectively to realise an advanced and integrated built environment sector with progressive and collaborative firms well-poised for both local and global business opportunities, and providing good jobs for Singaporeans.
Find out more about the regulations pertaining to Singapore’s built environment.
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Find out more about the different aspects of the built environment and how you can play a part in our mission to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment for everyone.
BUILT ENVIRONMENT SECTOR COVID-19 INFO Updated on 3 December 2021
30 November 2021 - Circular on Deferment of RRT Exemption for Fully Vaccinated COVID-19 Recovered Workers 24 November 2021 - Circular on Updated Testing Regime for Fully Vaccinated COVID-19 Recovered Workers / 华文版 21 November 2021 - Circular on Safe Management Measures for Condominiums in The Transition Stage [From 22 November 2021] - (Updated 21 November) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs)
10 November 2021 - Circular on Ex-Gratia Extension of Time (EOT) due to COVID-19 Events for January - June 2021 in Public Sector Construction Contracts / 华文版 - (Updated 10 November) FAQs 8 November 2021 - Circular on Safe Management Measures for Condominiums under the Stabilisation Period (Calibrated Adjustments) [From 10 November 2021] - (Updated 8 November) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs) 5 November 2021 - Circular on Revised Requirements for Training of ART Supervisors in the Construction Sector / 华文版 27 October 2021 - Circular on Clarifications on Public Sector Approach for COTMA Part 10A / 华文版 16 October 2021 - (Updated) Circular on Revised Approach to Manage Construction Worksites visited by COVID-19 Positive Cases / 华文版 13 October 2021 - Circular on Ex-gratia Payment to Consultants Due to Prolongation of Construction Period 11 October 2021 - (Updated 11 October) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs) 10 October 2021 - Joint MOM-BCA-EDB Circular on Implementation of New Rostered Routine Testing (RRT) Regime 29 September 2021 - Circular on Extension of Relief Period under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act for Relevant Contracts in the Built Environment Sector / 华文版 | Vaccinate or Regular Testing (VoRT) Regime - Circular on Implementation Details of Mandatory Antigen Rapid Testing (ART) and Vaccinate or Regular Testing (VoRT) Regime for the Construction Sector / 华文版 26 September 2021 - Updated BCA-NEA-MOH Guidance Note on Improving Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in Buildings amid the COVID-19 Situation - FAQs 25 September 2021 - Safe Management Measures for Condominiums under The Stabilisation Period [ 27 September 2021 through 24 October 2021] - (Updated 25 September) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs)
23 September 2021 - Circular on Adopting Pandemic Resilient Contracting Practices for Public Sector Construction Contracts / 华文版
9 September 2021 - Circular on Rostered Routine Testing and Charging Policy for Workers in Construction, Marine, and Process sectors, and in Dormitories
2 September 2021 - Circular on Compliance with Safe Management Measures and Adoption of Good Practices to Minimise Worksite Disruptions / 华文版 26 August 2021 - Circular on Reminder on Mandatory Antigen Rapid Testing (ART) and Implementation of Vaccinate or Regular Testing (VoRT) Regime for the Construction Sector / 华文版
18 August 2021 - Circular on the Public Sector Approach for COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 Part 10a – Relief for Construction Contracts affected by Increase in Foreign Manpower Salary Costs / 华文版 16 August 2021 - (Updated 16 August) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs) 10 August 2021 - Circular to MCSTs on Safe Management Measures for Condominiums in Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) [From 10 August 2021 Onwards] - (Updated 10 August) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs) 7 August 2021 | Mandatory ART for Construction Sector - Circular on Mandating ART for the Construction Sector/ 华文版 - FAQs -- updated on 3 Dec 2021
6 August 2021 - Circular on Commencement of the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 – Part 10a (Reliefs for Construction Contracts Affected by Increase in Foreign Manpower Salary Costs) / 华文版 - (Updated 6 August) Circular on Call for Industry to Remain Vigilant and to ensure Safe Management Measures Compliance to keep our Construction Sector Covid-Safe / 华文版
21 July 2021 - Circular to MCSTs on Safe Management Measures for Condominiums in Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) [From 22 July 2021 Onwards] - (Updated 21 July) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs)
19 July 2021 - Circular to MCSTs on Safe Management Measures for Condominiums in Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) [From 19 July 2021 Onwards]
- (Updated 19 July) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs)
15 July 2021 - Infographic on Actions Taken when a Covid-Active Case is Detected at Dormitory or Worksite / 华文版
12 July 2021 - Circular to MCSTs on Safe Management Measures for Condominiums in Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) [From 12 July 2021 Onwards]
8 July 2021 - BCA Infographic on Streamlining ART Regime at Worksites / 华文版 (8 July) - FAQs - BCA Infographic on Vaccination Key to Safe Construction Workforce and Progressive Re-Opening of Singapore / 华文版 (8 July) - (Updated) Circular on Co-funding Support for Safe Management Officers ("SMO Support") / 华文版 7 July 2021 - Circular on Further Simplified Claim Process for Prolongation Costs in Public Sector Construction Contracts due to COVID-19 Events / 华文版 19 June 2021 - Circular to MCSTs on Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) [From 21 June 2021 Onwards] - (Updated 23 June) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs)
- Circular to MCSTs on Safe Management Measures for Condominiums in Phase 3 (Heightened Alert)
- Circular to MCSTs on Responsiblity of Management Corporations on Ensuring Compliance with Safe Management Measures
- Media Release on BCA Heightens Enforcement Stance Targeting Gaps in Compliance of Safe Management Measures at Worksites
- Circular on BCA's Heightened Enforcement Stance and Pilot of Antigen Rapid Tests (ART) at Worksites (FAQs) - Circular on Reminder to Lift Owners on Safe Management Measures in Lifts and Lift Lobbies
Good Hygiene and Improved Ventilation to Further Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 Transmission - Joint MOH-NEA-BCA-LTA Media Release - Guidance Note - Infographic
22 May 2021 - Circular to MCSTs on Responsiblity of Management Corporations on Ensuring Compliance with Safe Management Measures
- (Updated) Convening of General Meeting via Alternative Electronic Means amid COVID-19 Situation
- Circular to MCSTs on Further Tightening of Safe Management Measures
- Circular on Reminder to Industry on Management of COVID-19 Risk at Worksites - Circular on The COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment No.3) Bill 2021 - Part 10A (Reliefs for Construction Contracts Affected by Increase in Foreign Manpower Salary Costs) / 华文版
- Infographic on Managing Safe Management Measures in your Estate
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- From 12 July 2020, improved features will be rolled out on SGWorkPass including streamlining the colours of AccessCode (refer to MOM's media release) - TraceTogether onboarding guides in Bengali, Tamil, English and Chinese.
- Infographic on Actions Taken when a Covid-Active Case is Detected at Dormitory or Worksite / 华文版 - Outreach Webinar: Contractual Support Measures for Build Environment (BE) Sector (1 Nov 2021) | COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act (COTMA) Part 10A Application
| ART Pilot for Construction Sector
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) -- updated on 1 Dec 2021 - Construction Sector -- updated on 1 Dec 2021 - Renovation Works -- updated on 22 Nov 2021 - Facilities Management -- updated on 18 May 2021 - Support Measures / 华文版 -- updated on 8 July 2021 - Staggered Rest Days (MOM) | Apply for Restart - Resource Kits - Construction Projects & Supply Works - Construction Account Works - Facilities Management - Renovation Projects - Landed Housing Projects
| Resource Kit for Subcontractors to Resume Work / 华文版：分包商复工须知
| Assistance/Queries on Construction Restart
Construction Sector | Renovation Works | Facilities Management (FM) | MCSTs
- Circular to MCSTs on Safe Management Measures for Condominiums in Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) [From 22 July 2021 Onwards] - (Updated 21 July) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs)
- Circular to MCSTs on Safe Management Measures for Condominiums in Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) [From 19 July 2021 Onwards] - (Updated 19 July) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs)
- Circular to MCSTs onSafe Management Measures for Condominiums in Phase 3 (Heightened Alert)[From 12 July 2021 Onwards] - (Updated 12 July) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs)
8 July 2021 - BCA Infographic on Streamlining ART Regime at Worksites / 华文版 - (Updated on 8 July) FAQs on ART at Worksites - BCA Infographic on Vaccination Key to Safe Construction Workforce and Progressive Re-Opening of Singapore / 华文版 - (Updated) Circular on Co-funding Support for Safe Management Officers ("SMO Support") / 华文版 7 July 2021 - Circular on Further Simplified Claim Process for Prolongation Costs in Public Sector Construction Contracts due to COVID-19 Events / 华文版 19 June 2021 - Circular to MCSTs on Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) [From 21 June 2021 Onwards] - (Updated 23 June) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs)
17 June 2021 - Circular on Invitation to participate in piloting of ART at worksites and attend onboarding webinars/华文版(18 Jun)
13 June 2021 - Circular to MCSTs on Safe Management Measures for Condominiums in Phase 3 (Heightened Alert)
3 June 2021 - Circular to MCSTs on Responsiblity of Management Corporations on Ensuring Compliance with Safe Management Measures
2 June 2021 - Media Release on BCA Heightens Enforcement Stance Targeting Gaps in Compliance of Safe Management Measures at Worksites
31 May 2021 - Circular on BCA's Heightened Enforcement Stance and Pilot of Antigen Rapid Tests (ART) at Worksites (FAQs) - Circular on Reminder to Lift Owners on Safe Management Measures in Lifts and Lift Lobbies
25 May 2021 Good Hygiene and Improved Ventilation to Further Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 Transmission - Joint MOH-NEA-BCA-LTA Media Release - Guidance Note - Infographic
18 May 2021 - Circular on Mandatory Rostered Routine Testing (RRT) for Anyone Entering the Worksite
16 May 2021 - (Updated) Convening of General Meeting via Alternative Electronic Means amid COVID-19 Situation
15 May 2021 - Circular to MCSTs on Further Tightening of Safe Management Measures - (Updated) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs)
12 May 2021 - Circular on Reminder to Industry on Management of COVID-19 Risk at Worksites - Circular on The COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment No.3) Bill 2021 - Part 10A (Reliefs for Construction Contracts Affected by Increase in Foreign Manpower Salary Costs) / 华文版
10 May 2021 - Infographic on Managing Safe Management Measures in your Estate 8 May 2021 - (Updated) Circular on Tightening of Safe Management Measures - (Updated) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs) - SportSG's Update on Stricter Safe Management Measures for Sport and Physical Exercise & Activity (8 to 30 May 2021) 5 May 2021 - Circular on Time-limited Flexibility to Recruit Workers from People’s Republic of China (PRC) Without Enrolling in Overseas Testing Centres (OTCs) for Skills Certification / 华文版 - Circular on Ex-Gratia Payment to Consultants for Evaluating/Certifying Contractors’ COVID-related Claims 30 April 2021 - Advisory on Closure of Barbeque Pits on 1 – 14 May 2021 - (Updated) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs) 27 April 2021 - Circular on Simplified Claim Process for Extension of Time and Prolongation Costs in Public Sector Construction Contracts due to COVID-19 Events / 华文版 26 April 2021 - Additional Measures to Support the Construction Sector 21 April 2021 - Advisory on Re-opening of Sports and Recreation Facilities in Condominiums - (Updated) BCA FAQs for MCSTs and Managing Agents (MAs) 7 April 2021 - Circular on Convening of General Meeting via Alternative Electronic Means amid COVID-19 Situation
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The Construction Workforce Registration System (CWRS) is an online portal for CoreTrade and Multi-skilling registration and the renewal of Direct R1 eligibility.
ORV allows you to register the workers for Identity Verification and check your registration status online.
Lift and escalator owners, contractors and Authorised Examiners (AEs) can apply for and view applications for Permit to Operate (PTO) here.
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) champions the development and transformation of the built environment sector, in order to improve Singapore’s living environment. BCA oversees areas such as safety, quality, inclusiveness, sustainability and productivity, all of which, together with our stakeholders and partners, help to achieve our mission to transform the Built Environment sector and shape a liveable and smart built environment for Singapore.