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A shop house that started humbly in 1937 with just 30 builders, The Singapore Contractors Association Ltd, or in short SCAL, is proud to be the official representative of the building and...
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On behalf of the Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC), I would like to extend to Marshall Cavendish Business Information Pte Ltd our sincerest congratulations for another successful...
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The Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects (SILA) is a non-profit organization representing the landscape architectural profession in Singapore. It was established in 1985 with the...
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The Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) is the national body representing professionals in the real estate and construction industries. They comprise land surveyors, quantity...
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The construction sector is enjoying one of its longest growth runs in Singapore’s history. New homes, schools, hospitals, roads and railways are being rolled out, as the nation continues to...
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Prefabricated construction is gaining fans across the world. With walls, floors, bathrooms and even whole units complete with internal finishes, fixtures and fittings built in plants off-site,...
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As the green building movement gathers momentum, it has spurred demand for retrofitting. As cooling and heating systems can account for some 50% of a building’s energy use, and lighting some...
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As the representative body of Singapore's furniture industry, the Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) constantly aims to strategise its initiatives to improve the...
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The Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects (SILA) is a non-profit organization representing the landscape architectural profession in Singapore. It was established in 1985 with the...
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The Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) is the national body representing professionals in the real estate and construction industry, comprising land surveyors, quantity...
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Singapore's construction sector will remain robust at least over the next five years, buttressed by strong public spending on healthcare and transport infrastructure. The Building and...
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With increasing urbanisation, mixed-use developments are gaining popularity in Asia. As they bring together residential, office and retail spaces in a single development, they reduce the need...
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From Singapore to Saudi Arabia, Indonesia to India, going green is in. Increasing awareness of global warming and climate change is driving the adoption of environmentally responsible and...
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After a dip in 2015, construction demand is heading up, driven by strong public sector requirements. The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) estimates that S$29-34 billion worth of...
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In the face of sustained demand, construction companies have been encouraged to scale up, leveraging on advancement in technology. The BCA has pushed for industry adoption of Building...
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With low fertility and long life expectancy, Singapore is ageing fast. By 2030, almost a fifth of the population will be aged 65 and above.
Faced with this silver tsunami, Singapore has...
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After a lacklustre performance in 2017, the construction sector is poised for a rebound on higher demand from both the public and private sectors. According to the Building and Construction...
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Green buildings are gaining traction across the world. According to a report by Research and Markets, the number of green buildings doubles every three years, with the global green buildings...
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Historically, Singapore has built upwards by erecting ever higher buildings, and outwards by reclaiming land from the sea. Increasingly, it is digging deep to optimise land beneath the...
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After three challenging years, Singapore’s construction industry has bounced back on stronger demand. The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) estimates that S$30.5 billion worth of...
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The adverse impact of extreme weather caused by climate change affects us all whether we live in the Arctic, Africa or Asia. While Singapore may be spared from the worst effects, it is still...
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