Guidebooks and Publications

Interactive Singapore Geological Map (iSGM)

The iSGM is an interactive PDF geological map of Singapore with three configurable layer views (bedrock, combined bedrock & superficial, and engineering bedrock geology), printable in A0 format, with geographic reference data including rivers, roads, expressways, and MRT lines, plus GIS shapefiles. As a fellow geoscience enthusiast, explore our Bundled Geological Map & Memoir for detailed geological formations and insightful memoirs. Visit: https://go.gov.sg/bundled-geomap-geomemoir

Good Practice Guide for Wind-driven Rain in High-rise Residential Developments

Daylight Reflectance Design Guide [PDF, 956KB]

Version 1: September 2022

Agglomerated Stone Tiling [PDF, 8.1 MB]

Good Industry Practices Guidebooks

Aluminium Window [PDF, 12.2 MB]

Good Industry Practices Guidebooks

BCA Green Building Perception Survey [PDF, 975 KB]

A comprehensive study on the perception of stakeholders (homeowners, property agents, developers and facility managers) towards green buildings

Building Planning and Massing [PDF, 3.5 MB]

Information on the importance and benefits of integrated and passive design and the adoption of energy efficient strategies

Buildings: What Can Go Wrong?

Published on 30/9/2022. A compilation of past building incidents related to excavation works, slope stability, tunneling works, foundation works, concrete works, structural steelworks, demolition works, masonry works and building façade. Click here to purchase the book.

Ceramic Tiling (Third Edition) [PDF, 3.2 MB]

Good Industry Practices Guidebooks

Companion Guide to Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment 2025 [PDF, 8.9 MB]

To support Qualified Persons in exceeding baseline standards in the Code on Accessibility, this Companion Guide provides non-mandatory design recommendations that promote user-centric accessibility. It consolidates insights from the Code Review Committee, industry and public feedback, research findings, and current design trends.