What is CRS
The Contractors Registration System (CRS) currently registers contractors providing construction and construction-related services for the public sector.
From 1 June 2025, the CRS will be expanded to serve as a nation-wide registry of all construction firms that are hiring construction S Pass and/or Work Permit holders.
Enhancements to CRS from 1 June 2025
As announced at the MND Committee of Supply (COS) Debate 2024, BCA will expand the CRS to a nation wide registry by requiring all firms hiring foreign construction workers to register under the CRS.
Additionally, the CRS entry requirements for minimum paid-up capital and track record will be raised to $50,000 and $300,000 over the past three years respectively. Companies will be required to meet these new minimum requirements from 1 June 2025.
We have published the Circular and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the CRS enhancements that will take effect from 1 June 2025.
Who is it for
For contractors intending to tender or undertake construction and construction-related public sector projects in Singapore or firms that wish to hire construction S Pass and/or Work Permit Holders.
Types of Workheads
There are about 50 workheads under the following 5 major groups of registration:
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Group of registration
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Financial Grades
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Construction Workhead (CW)
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A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3
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Construction Related Workhead (CR)
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L6, L5, L4, L3, L2, L1, Single Grade
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Mechanical & Electrical Workheads (ME)
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L6, L5, L4, L3, L2, L1
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Trade Heads (TR)
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Single Grade
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Regulatory Workheads (RW)
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Not applicable
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Registration requirements
Contractors are required to:
- Read the Guidelines and agree to the Terms of Registration
- Meet the Specific Registration Requirements that best describe the contractor’s specialisation.
- Applicants should refer to the latest version of Terms of Registration and Specific Registration Requirements for the relevant workheads before submitting their applications.
- The key requirements include:
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Key requirements
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Examples
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Financial capability
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Valid audited accounts, paid-up capital, net worth, etc
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Relevant technical personnel
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Full-time employed, recognised professional, technical qualification, valid licenses, etc
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Company
certifications
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ISO45001, Bizsafe, GGBS etc
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Track record
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Valid projects with documentation proof, endorsed and assessed by clients
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Builder Licence
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CW01 (General Building) and CW02 (Civil Engineering) require General Builder Class 1 for Grades A1 to B2
CW01 and CW02 require General Builder Class 1 or Class 2 for Grades C1 to C3
CR08 (Piling Works) require Specialist Builder (Piling Works) for L6 to L1
CR10A (Automated Precast Concrete Production) and CR10B (Precast Concrete Production) require Specialist Builder (Pre-Cast Concrete Works)
CR12 (Ground Support and Stabilisation Works) require Specialist Builder (Ground Support and Stabilisation works) for L6 to L1
CR15 (Site Investigation, Instrumentation and Monitoring Work) require Specialist Builder (Instrumentation & Monitoring work) for Single Grade
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Types of applications
How to apply
All types of applications must be submitted through the Electronic Builders Licensing and Companies Registration Systems (eBACS).
Types of Forms