Building Healthier Futures with Sustainable Laminates
In today’s built environment, materials are no longer chosen for aesthetics alone. Every decision shapes health, wellbeing, and sustainability. That is why certifications from the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) matter with SNS — they provide clear benchmarks for healthier spaces and a greener future. We are proud to champion this movement, showing that surfaces […]
Safer and Greener Bituminous Coating for Waterproofing
Innovative Waterproofing Technology Transforms Singapore’s Construction Industry Singapore’s construction landscape is witnessing an important transformation in waterproofing technology, thanks to a breakthrough development from Singapore Polytechnic’s Advanced Materials Technology Centre (AMTC). This innovation addresses long-standing challenges in traditional waterproofing methods, offering a more sustainable and efficient solution. A Paradigm Shift in Waterproofing Application Traditional waterproofing […]
SGBC concludes successful participation at BEX Asia 2025
The Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) successfully concluded its participation at IBEW 2025 and BEX Asia 2025, marking an impactful close to the three-day event. SGBC expresses our profound gratitude to all attendees who visited the SGBC Pavilion, engaged in meaningful dialogue with the SGBC Team and its exhibitors, and participated in the SGBC CPD […]
[SG Green Issue 21.0] Beyond the Business Case for Green Buildings
For decades, the conversation around sustainable buildings has been anchored in the business case: a compelling narrative of energy savings, operational efficiencies, and asset value enhancement. While this rationale has been crucial in driving initial adoption, it is no longer sufficient. If we are to meet the challenges of our time – climate change, resource […]
Mori Building and Getronics: Pioneering Touchless Access at Jakarta Mori Tower
Mori Building, renowned for its innovative approach to real estate, embarked on its first Indonesian venture with the Jakarta Mori Tower. In response to the heightened hygiene demands brought on by COVID-19, Mori Building fast-tracked its smart building strategy to introduce touchless entry solutions, like face recognition. Partnering with SGBC Member Getronics less than a year […]
Building Smarter: Modular Bus Systems for Energy Efficiency
With an ever-growing population and increasing focus on sustainability, building designers are looking for cost-effective and efficient ways to incorporate sensing and control networks into buildings to increase building energy efficiency and improve sustainability outcomes. Modern sensing and control systems can help to achieve these goals using, smart technology and standardized cabling networks which provide […]
Going Super Low Energy for Residential Developments
Westlite Accommodation’s newly developed dormitory block in Mandai has been officially awarded the Green Mark 2021 Super Low Energy (SLE) certification by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). This is the third dormitory by Westlite Accommodation to achieve this rating, following Westlite Toh Guan and Westlite Ubi. The Mandai facility, with a gross floor area […]
The Key to Widespread Adoption: Smart, Connected, and User-Friendly Buildings
To fulfil our vision of a greener tomorrow, it is important that people and businesses fully embrace sustainable ways of living. Smart Green Building solutions are a vital part of this and are well-placed to take advantage of increasingly capable sensing, control and connectivity technology to meet current and future needs. However, as technology advances, […]
Delighting Smart Buildings’ Visitors
SGBC Member Getronics has collaborated with Boustead Projects to help them progressively transform their property portfolio, automate operational processes, control smart buildings infrastructures, keep essential services running after office hours and improve user satisfaction. Boustead Projects has embarked on the development of Smart Buildings that will redefine the user experience and improve operational efficiency. Such smart buildings will not only […]