SGBC News
What's hot on the green front? Let SGBC News bring you the latest on the green bandwagon, be it injecting fresh views on the sustainability landscape or engaging the community for a healthier and greener future.
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16 May 2013
SGBC Members Triumph at BCA Awards 2013
SGBC members secured more than half the wins at the latest BCA Awards 2013 ceremony held at Marina Bay Sands. SGBC members were involved in the building projects of 141 out of a total of 247 awards (excluding occupant and overseas schemes).
Leading the winners’ list is SGBC member JTC Corporation, who clinched this year’s Green Mark Champion award. JTC Corporation had chalked up 10 Green Mark projects, including 6 Platinum and 3 Gold awards.
As for the Green Building Individual Awards, the Green Engineer of the Year was awarded to Mr Russell Neil Cole from Arup Singapore Pte Ltd and the Green Advocate of the Year went to Mr Mann Young from Lend Lease Asia Holdings Pte Ltd. The Young Green Building Individual Award, presented to those aged below 40, went to Dr Kelvin Lee from Samwoh Corporation Pte Ltd and Dr Uma Maheswaran from Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd.
Please refer to the media release for more details on the wins of SGBC Members and joint media release with BCA on the BCA-SGBC Green Building Individual Awards.
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16 May 2013
Interviews with BCA-SGBC Green Building Individual Awards winners
SGBC is pleased to announce the winners of the BCA-SGBC Green Building Individual Awards 2013. The awards are presented by SGBC and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) to recognise individuals in the building and construction sector for their contribution and achievements in the greening of the built environment. A total of 22 applications were received, with 13 applicants also eligible for the Young Green Building Individual Award, a new category created for those aged below 40.
The winners of the BCA-SGBC Green Building Individual Awards 2013 are as follows:
Green Building Advocate Award - Mr Mann Young, Lend Lease Asia Holdings Pte Ltd
Green Building Engineer Award - Er. Russell Cole, Arup Singapore Pte Ltd
Young Green Building Individual Award - Dr. Kelvin Lee, Samwoh Corporation Pte Ltd
Young Green Building Individual Award - Dr. Uma Maheswaran, Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd
Commendation Awards - Mr. Jerry Ong, CPG Consultants Pte Ltd
- Ms. Jaye Tan - DP Architects Pte Ltd
- Er. Teh Poh Suan - Housing and Development Board
- Mr. Owen Wee - Surbana International Consultants Pte LtdSGBC congratulates the Award winners for their leadership and achievements in green building development. To read more about our Award winners, please follow below links for our exclusive interviews with the winners:
Mr Russell Cole - Mr Russell Cole Interview PDF
Mr Mann Young - Mr Mann Young Interview PDF
Dr Kelvin Lee - Dr Kelvin Lee Interview PDF
Dr Uma Maheswaran - Dr Uma Maheswaran Interview PDF -
16 May 2013
SGBC Newsletter May-June 2013
Please refer to the PDF.
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15 Apr 2013
Launch of SBF Singapore Sustainability Directory 2013 - Featuring SGBC Member Companies and SGBC-Certified Products & Services
SGBC collaborates with Singapore Business Federation (SBF) to feature SGBC Members and Certified Products in the Singapore Sustainability Directory 2013.
The directory will feature a Special Section showcasing and promoting all SGBC Members, as well as companies with SGBC-Certified Products & Services.
For more details, please refer to the Application Form and Fact Sheet.
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25 Mar 2013
Interview with Mr. Ng Eng Kiong, President of SGBC by AsiaGreenBuildings.com
To read the interview, please click here.
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21 Mar 2013
New SGBC President and Board Elected
A new Board has been elected for 2013-2015 at Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC), with Mr. Ng Eng Kiong as new President. He is taking over from Mr. Tai Lee Siang, who will serve as the Immediate Past President for the coming two years.
For more details, please refer to the press release.
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15 Mar 2013
SGBC Newsletter Mar-Apr 2013
Please refer to the PDF.
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22 Jan 2013
Launch of Green Schools Initiative
The Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) has launched a new programme for schools - the Green Schools Initiative. The programme aims to equip students and schools with an understanding of the role that buildings play in environmental sustainability, and the impact that building design and technology have on the performance of buildings. Green Schools Initiative is built on the foundation laid by Project Green Insights - SGBC’s recently completed schools project on smarter buildings that was funded by the IBM Centennial Grant.
For more details, please refer to the press release.
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16 Jan 2013
SGBC Newsletter Jan - Feb 2013
Please refer to the PDF.
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23 Dec 2012
Green Building Individual Awards 2013
SGBC is pleased to announce that the nominations for the annual Green Building Individual Awards are now open. The Awards are organised jointly by SGBC and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) to accord recognition to individuals in the building and construction sector for their consistent contribution and outstanding achievements in the development of a green and sustainable built environment.
For more information, please click here.
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21 Dec 2012
SGBC Partners Temasek Polytechnic on Internship Programme with Green Focus
SGBC and Temasek Polytechnic (TP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for students from TP’s Diploma in Green Building & Sustainability (GBS) and Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) programmes to embark on a structured internship programme with SGBC and member companies.
For more details, please refer to the press release.
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08 Nov 2012
SGBC participates in BCA-led trip to Seoul and US Greenbuild, San Francisco
SGBC members joined BCA in the visit to various organisations in Seoul, Korea to learn more about the policies, initiatives and and programmes to promote green buildings, enhance energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases. The delegation visited the Korea Institute of Construction and Technology, Seoul Metropolitan Government, Ministry of Land Transport & Maritime Affairs, SK Chemical Eco Lab and the Songdo International Business District.
The itinerary in San Francisco, USA included visits to the California Academy of Sciences, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories, California Lighting Technology Centre, UC Davis Energy Efficiency Centre, UC Davis West Village, SF Environment, 101 California, 525 Golden Gate and the California Energy Commission. The US Greenbuild provided the opportunity for SGBC members to network with fellow practitioners and keep abreast of latest green building technologies and developments.
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25 Oct 2012
Sino-Singapore MOU to Promote Urban Greenery
SGBC signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 25 Oct 2012 with the Vertical Greening Academic Group of China Green Building Council (VGAG), World Green Roof Congress (WGRC) and the Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects (SILA) to support mutual efforts and promotion on urban greenery. The ceremony took place at the World Green Roof Congress 2012 held in Hangzhou, China.
SGBC was represented by President, Mr Tai Lee Siang; whilst the Vertical Greening Academic Group of China GBC and World Green Roof Congress were represented by Vice-Group Leader and Secretary-General, Prof Wang Xianmin; and SILA was represented by SILA President, Mr Damian Tang.
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12 Oct 2012
Temasek Polytechnic named Green Quiz Champion in Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC)'s inaugural YES Green Quiz contest
The team of all Singaporeans - Goh Jia Lin, Ang Mun Ru and Tan Zi Yang - beat other rival finalist teams - two from Temasek Polytechnic and one from Republic Polytechnic to emerge champions in the Quiz.
Whateverwerkz from Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) won e-Pop contest with its lively "Drip Drop" performance
For more details, please refer to the press release.
To find out more on the event happening, please visit www.facebook.com/YESbySGBC.
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11 Oct 2012
SGBC hosts Asia Pacific Regional Network Annual Forum 2012
SGBC hosted the World Green Building Council's Asia Pacific Regional Network Annual Forum 2012 on 11 October 2012 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore. Delegates from more than 10 Green Building Councils (GBCs) from around the Asia Pacific region attended the forum.
The forum took the form of a roundtable dialogue session where delegates brainstormed on issues that would shape the regional green building movement, led by Ms Jane Henley of the World GBC and facilitated by Network Manager, Mr Mann Young. Issues discussed included development of rating schemes, policy development, data sharing and education programmes for the development of green buildings. GBCs found the session useful to keep updated on one another’s progress and developments. The forum closed with a pledge to continue support for GBCs’ regional green building initiatives.
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11 Oct 2012
Four polytechnic teams in finals for Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC)'s inaugural YES Green Quiz contest
The four finalists for the very first Green Quiz, part of the inaugural Youth for Eco-Sustainability (YES) programme, organised by Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) have been named.
Three of the teams are from Temasek Polytechnic while the remaining team is from Republic Polytechnic. The teams beat 16 other teams who took part in the preliminary round of the competition. The other teams were from various tertiary institutions such as Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic and the National University of Singapore.
For more details, please refer to the press release.
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10 Oct 2012
SGBC signs MOU with Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC)
SGBC celebrated yet another milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC) at the SGBC Pavilion at BEX Asia 2012. The MOU was signed by Mr Tai Lee Siang, President of SGBC and Mr Yannick Millet, Executive Director of VGBC. Guest of Honor, Minister Grace Fu witnessed the signing.
Under this latest MOU, both SGBC and VGBC will work towards recognition of the Singapore Green Building Product & Services Certification scheme under the Green Building assessment scheme of Vietnam. The two parties will also collaborate in training, green building development and other services in Vietnam and Singapore.
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10 Oct 2012
New Schemes for a Greener Community and New Deals to Boost Singapore as the Green Hub of Asia
Singapore is making new strides in the green building movement with new schemes for an eco-friendly community and new deals to boost Singapore as the green hub of Asia.
Why going green is good for business and the community will be shared by more than 79 industry experts and practitioners to 1,000 participants, and policy-makers from the Asia-Pacific and North America, who are gathered here over the next few days to hear insights from real estate giants, major brands and household names.
They are attending the three-day International Green Building Conference (IGBC) 2012, which was officially opened today at the Marina Bay Sands by Ms Grace Fu, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for the Environment and Water Resources & Second Minister for Foreign Affairs.
For more details, please refer to the press release.
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27 Sep 2012
SGBC to launch its inaugural Youth for Eco-Sustainability (YES) programme in Singapore
SGBC is adding a new zing to engage the young in its drive to bring the green message to the community.
For the first time, it will be launching its Youth for Eco-Sustainabilty (YES) programme, which will to be held as part of the 4th Annual International Green Building Conference (IGBC 2012) at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands on 12 October 2012.
The YES programme, which is in line with this year's IGBC 2012 theme, "Green Community, Green Action", aims to target youths by raising social awareness of green issues that concern young people and educating them to make responsible choices to prepare them for a sustainable future.
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22 Aug 2012
New Green Mark schemes for supermarkets, retail and data centres to be launched at International Green Building Conference 2012
New initiatives to engage the business community will be rolled out at the International Green Building Conference (IGBC 2012) to be held from October 10 to 12, 2012 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
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30 May 2012
Educating Students On A Vibrant Ecosystem
SGBC, in collaboration with IBM, is working with Ministry of Education to raise students' awareness of energy efficiency and going green in schools.
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25 May 2012
SGBC members win top awards at BCA Awards Ceremony 2012
SGBC members won big at the latest BCA awards 2012 held at the Compass Ballroom, Resorts World Sentosa. They garnered a total of 151 out of the total of 315 awards presented- almost half of the total BCA awards given out at the ceremony.
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11 Apr 2012
SGBC signs MOU with Green Building Council Indonesia (GBCI)
Under the first Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Green Building Council Indonesia (GBCI), SGBC will work towards recognition of its green building product certification scheme in Indonesia.
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29 Mar 2012
SGBC Signs Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with China Green Building Council (CGBC中国绿色建筑委员会)
SGBC has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with China Green Building Council (CGBC中国绿色建筑委员会), its China counterpart in Beijing to collaborate on professional training of green building specialists. This move is a joint effort to promote the "greening" of buildings in China. SGBC will also work towards recognition of its green building product) certification scheme in China within 3 to 5 years.
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10 Mar 2012
SGBC signs MOU with Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) to certify "green" furniture products
SGBC has joined hands with Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) to certify "green" furniture products. This initiative, the first green furniture certification in Asia, marks an important milestone for both industry sectors.
For more details, please refer to the press release.
