Launch of Code on Accessibility in the Singapore Built Environment
The sixth revision enhances the Code’s clarity and streamlines design requirements whilst fostering a deeper understanding of their underlying principles and intent. The updates include enhanced provisions for persons with disabilities, the elderly and nursing mothers, alongside carefully considered relaxations that offer greater design flexibility without compromising essential accessibility standards. Click here to find out […]
New SGBC Board to Advance Green Building Transformation
The Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) has formally introduced the new Board for the 2025 to 2027 term of office, led by Mr. Allen Ang as the 9th SGBC President. With a distinguished career in sustainability and green building innovation, Mr. Ang brings a wealth of experience and a bold vision to accelerate built environment […]
SGBC Pte Ltd Recognised as SAC Accredited Conformity Assessment Body
On 6 March 2025, SGBC Pte Ltd was recognised as a newly accredited Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) during the Singapore Accreditation Council Customer Day 2025 event. This achievement follows SGBC Pte Ltd’s – the Certification Body for the Singapore Green Building Product (SGBP) certification scheme – accreditation by the SAC in 2024 for meeting the […]
Voting Period Open for SGBC Board Elections (2025/2027)
The administration of SGBC is entrusted to the SGBC Board, whose role is to provide counsel and advice to SGBC’s programmes and initiatives, ensuring that SGBC effectively and efficiently discharges its mission as the national representative for the advocacy of green buildings. At the close of the nomination period for the SGBC Board Elections (2025/2027), […]
Launch of W and Z Clauses for NEC4 Contracts in Singapore
In April 2024, BCA, together with NEC, have developed a set of additional contract clauses (Y(SG) clauses) to align NEC4 ECC with Singapore’s laws. NEC4 contract is the latest edition of a suite of collaborative contracts for construction projects used internationally. To further localisation efforts and better support the implementation of NEC4 contracts in Singapore, […]
SGBC-OCBC Built Environment Decarbonisation Challenge – 2nd Edition
The Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC), in collaboration with OCBC, presents the 2nd edition of the SGBC-OCBC Built Environment Decarbonisation Challenge! Following the success of the inaugural Challenge held in 2024, this edition aims to continue uncovering innovative solutions that prioritise energy savings, ease of deployment as well as scalability across buildings to catalyse the […]
Industry Circular on Unification of GMAP & GMAP(FM) Qualifications and Update to Green Mark Project Requirements for New GMAAP Applications
This circular serves to update the industry on the unification of Green Mark Professional qualifications and the revised Green Mark Project requirements for new GMAAP applications. The update covers the following: The full industry circular can be read here.
Singapore Green Building Council Board Elections (2025/2027)
The Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) is calling for nominations from SGBC Corporate Members to serve on the SGBC Board for a two-year term from 2025 to 2027. The administration of SGBC is entrusted to the Board and the role of the SGBC Board is to provide counsel and advice to SGBC’s programmes and initiatives, […]
Energy Efficiency Grant for construction sector now open for applications
During Budget 2024, the Government announced that the Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG) will be expanded to the construction sector. The EEG aims to support construction firms in their sustainability journey by co-funding investments in energy-efficient (EE) equipment. The EEG for the construction sector represents an extension of the ongoing initiatives outlined in the Singapore Green […]
Singapore making strides in future-proofing its infrastructure amid ageing population
From improving street safety for all to building a low-carbon built environment, Singapore is making strides towards its 2030 infrastructure targets. The country is putting in place age-friendly, sustainable and resilient infrastructure as around one in four Singaporeans will be aged 65 or above by 2030. In this news story by ChannelNewsAsia, take a look at […]
