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.
Find out more about the procurement frameworks and conditions of contract for public sector construction-related works.
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.
The PSSCOC was developed to enable a common contract form to be used for all public sector construction projects. Using a standardised conditions of contract will allow users to be more familiar, reduce tendering efforts and promote greater efficiency in contract administration.
Collaborative Contracting
To encourage greater collaboration and mutual trust between stakeholders in the built environment sector, we have developed a set of collaborative clauses, as an Option Module to the PSSCOC, together with industry associations and government agencies. The collaborative contract provisions are currently being piloted in selected public sector projects.
Benefits of collaborative contracting
Aims to reduce project cost, variations and to completion time
Encourages teamwork/cooperation among stakeholders
Early risk identification and joint problem solving
Stimulates information sharing, communication and innovation
Avoids disputes and encourages early dispute resolution
Conditions of Contract
Downloads
PSSCOC for Construction Works
PSSCOC for Construction Works 2020 (8th edition Jul 2020)
Supplement for PSSCOC for Construction Works 2020 (8th edition Jul 2020)
List of Amendments for PSSCOC for Construction Works 2020 (8th edition Jul 2020)
Option Module E (Collaborative Contracting with SIDP^) - Under Pilot
Option Module E (Collaborative Contracting without SIDP) - Under Pilot
*Items 1-2 to be used together.
PSSCOC for Design and Build
PSSCOC for Design & Build 2020 (7th edition Jul 2020)
Supplement for PSSCOC for Design & Build 2020 (7th edition Jul 2020)
List of Amendments for PSSCOC for Design & Build 2020 (7th edition Jul 2020)
Option Module C (Collaborative Contracting with SIDP) - Under Pilot
Option Module C (Collaborative Contracting without SIDP) - Under Pilot
Standard Conditions for Nominated Sub-Contract (NSC)
Standard Conditions of Nominated Sub-Contract 2008 (5th edition December 2008)
Supplement for Nominated Sub-Contract 2008 (5th edition December 2008) (updated w.e.f. 3 July 2017)
List of Clarifications and Editorial Amendments for Nominated Sub-Contract 2008 (1 Dec 2015)
List of Amendments for Nominated Sub-Contract 2008 (5th edition December 2008)
*Items 1-4 to be used together.
^The Singapore Infrastructure Dispute-Management Protocol (SIDP) referenced in the Option Module on Collaborative Contracting can be found in:
The Construction Workforce Registration System (CWRS) is an online portal for CoreTrade and Multi-skilling registration and the renewal of Direct R1 eligibility.
OTMS allows you to register the workers for Identity Verification and to check your registration status online.
Lift and escalator owners, contractors and Specialist Professional Engineers (SPEs) 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.