Go Green SG 2026 – Get your Green Going
Go Green SG is back for the 4th edition! From 11 May 2026 to 28 June 2026, look forward to a wide-array of sustainability-related activities, programmes and experiences specially curated by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment as well as other partners. Click here to find out more.
Building Retrofits: Why Upgrade our Existing Buildings?
Why upgrade existing buildings instead of replacing them? The answer is clearer than ever. According to the World Green Building Council, 80% of the buildings that will be standing in 2050 are already here today. That means new construction alone won’t get us to net zero – we must transform what we already have. A […]
Is your newly renovated home making you sick?
That “new house smell” might be toxic. Here’s what you need to know. The latest episode of Talking Point broadcast on 26 April 2026 highlighted a worrying trend: a surge in formaldehyde removal services, as more people realize their newly renovated homes could be making them sick. Formaldehyde – a colorless, strong-smelling gas – is […]
Solving the ‘quadrilateral’ dilemma of cost, deadlines, quality and sustainability in construction
As a Knowledge Partner for the upcoming The Edge Singapore Sustainable Construction Symposium 2026, SGBC recognises that the industry is at a pivotal moment: the traditional trade-off between cost, deadlines, quality, and sustainability is no longer acceptable — or necessary. Here are some key takeaways from industry leaders featured in this article from The Edge […]
A Testament to Standards Development and Accreditation
Standards and accreditation are more than just technical benchmarks; they are essential for enhancing quality, fostering trust in Singapore’s products and services, and serving as a vital pillar in the advancement of national sustainability efforts. On 7 April 2026, Enterprise Singapore – in partnership with the Singapore Standards Council (SSC) and the Singapore Accreditation Council […]
Energy Efficiency Grant for the Construction Sector
The Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG) supports Singaporean businesses and organisations to invest in energy-efficient equipment. The EEG is open to businesses registered and operating in Singapore across a range of sectors as of 30 December 2024. The EEG for the Construction Sector aligns with the Singapore Green Building Masterplan (SGBMP) to drive sustainable construction and […]
Public Sector leads Energy Conservation push, Government urges businesses, households and individuals to join the effort
In Parliament on 7 April 2026, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade & Industry Mr. Gan Kim Yong spoke on the impacts of developments in the Middle East. He warned of the risk of a global energy crunch and called on businesses and households to do their part to conserve energy and contribute […]
The Enduring Value of Green Real Estate
SGBC CEO Er. Yvonne Soh recently penned an article for the Q2 2026 issue of the SID Directors Bulletin, which was themed War for Sustainability. In her article, “The Enduring Value of Green Real Estate“, Er. Soh explored the shifting dynamics of the built environment. She noted that the market was moving rapidly beyond the […]
SG Green Issue 22.0 – Building Greener Data Centres for a Sustainable Digital Future
Can something as foundational to the digital economy as the data centre also become a model of sustainability? This central question informs the latest issue of SG Green. Data centres have long operated in the background, quietly powering the platforms and services that define modern life. But today, they are recognised not only as mission-critical […]
Turning it down… or rather, turning it up to 25°C
What if one small change in your workplace could drive meaningful energy savings? The “Go 25 Challenge” has been launched on the susGain app, and users can learn why going to 25°C is optimal, how it reduces energy waste, as well as the wider environmental impact of the Go 25 national movement for sustainable cooling. […]