Accreditation and Certification Schemes
Accreditation and certification schemes help to provide recognition for and assure clients of a firm’s capabilities and work quality in various aspects of their work.
Last updated 14 March 2026
Physical quality checks conducted for certification of Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) units ensure consistency and compliance in various areas.
To raise quality standards and enhance professional competency in the construction industry, several accreditation schemes were jointly developed by BCA and the relevant trade associations. The award of certificates and audits are administered by the trade associations, with the support of BCA.
Firms are encouraged to apply for accreditation to strengthen their capabilities and gain industry recognition. To find out more about the accreditation criteria and benefits of the accreditation schemes, kindly refer to the links provided in the following sections. The schemes listed below are categorised broadly into those for Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) component suppliers, and those for construction quality related accreditation.
Available accreditation schemes – Construction quality
Details on available accreditation schemes for construction quality
Scheme | Brief Description | Relevant To | Administered by |
|---|---|---|---|
The scheme aims to raise industry standards by ensuring contractors meet minimum competency levels and recognising those committed to delivering high-quality waterproofing works. It is open to waterproofing specialist contractors based in Singapore. Accredited contractors are classified based on contract value over the past three years. Accredited contractors undergo assessments during the accreditation audit and annual review to maintain their grading. | Waterproofing specialist contractors | Singapore Concrete Institute (SCI) | |
The scheme recognises the qualifications and experience of personnel in the construction industry who are instrumental in delivering projects of high quality, as reflected in high CONQUAS score for their projects. | Builders Project managers, supervisors, engineers that perform a QA/QC role | Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL) | |
The scheme is a benchmark of a builder’s corporate social responsibility to the environment and public during the construction of project. It also sets standards for green and gracious practices during construction works and helps to raise the environment consciousness and professionalism of builders. | Builders | Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL) | |
Construction Management (Production) (CMP) Accreditation Scheme | The scheme accredits individuals with relevant construction management experience in DfMA production, QA/QC and/or factory management. It validates the skills and competencies and provides career progression pathways for construction professionals in the production management sector and enables the industry to build a ready pool of certified & competent professionals. | Factory Manager, Production Manager/Engineer, Planner or QAQC Manager/Engineer | Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL) |
Available accreditation schemes – DfMA component suppliers
Available accreditation schemes for DfMA component suppliers
Scheme | Brief Description | Relevant To | Administered by |
|---|---|---|---|
PPVC / PBU Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme | The scheme ensures consistent quality in the production of Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) and Prefabricated Bathroom Units (PBU), by establishing clear standards and processes, and ensuring manufacturers meet strict quality standards in production. It is open to PPVC and PBU manufacturers with local or overseas production facilities. Manufacturers undergo a full audit and are then assessed annually to retain their accreditation. | PPVC/PBU Manufacturers Builders | Singapore Concrete Institute (SCI) |
Prefabricated MEP Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme (Prefab MEP MAS) | The scheme helps to ensure quality assurance and control in the design, production, and installation of Prefabricated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (Prefab MEP) modules, and validate the processes used by Prefab MEP. The scheme awards further recognition to companies based on their level of automation and digitalisation within their production facilities. It is open to Prefab MEP Manufacturers with local or overseas production facilities. | MEP equipment suppliers and manufacturers MEP subcontractors Builders | Specialists Trade Alliance of Singapore (STAS) |
The scheme recognises precasters who uphold high standards in quality and productivity. Accredited precasters are classified based on their plant and design capabilities, track records in producing precast components, manpower management and financials taking into consideration the contract value over the past three years. It is open to local and overseas precasters with fabrication yards based in or outside Singapore. Precasters undergo initial audits for accreditation and annual assessments to maintain their grading and accreditation. | Precasters Builders | Singapore Concrete Institute (SCI) | |
The scheme aims to elevate the quality, safety, and professionalism of structural steel fabrication in the construction industry, and encourage continuous improvement through progressive accreditation. It is open to local and overseas structural steel fabricators, including those with fabrication yards outside Singapore. | Steel Fabricators Builders | Singapore Structural Steel Society (SSSS) |