Small Space, Big Impact: How a Microforest at City Square Mall Lowers Temperatures by Up to 5°C
A year-long study by National University of Singapore researchers has confirmed what urban dwellers instinctively feel: greenery cools. But the findings from the City Developments Limited MicroForest at City Square Mall are particularly striking: temperatures within the 260 sqm patch (now expanded to twice its size) are up to 5°C lower than surrounding urban areas. […]
[BCA ePublication] Samwoh Smart Hub
The Samwoh Smart Hub is one of the first office buildings to be certified as a BCA Green Mark Platinum Positive Energy building and has achieved 84% energy savings improvement as compared to the 2005 baseline. A total of eight new innovative energy-efficient solutions have been implemented at Samwoh Smart Hub under the Green Buildings […]
[Solutions Wanted] SGBC-OCBC Built Environment Decarbonisation Challenge 2026
The 3rd edition of the SGBC-OCBC Built Environment Decarbonisation Challenge is now open and we are seeking bold innovations to catalyse the transformation of Singapore’s built environment! Building on the success and strong industry response towards the Challenge calls in 2024 and 2025, the 2026 edition of the Challenge seeks to uncover the next wave […]
2026 Designated as Singapore’s Year of Climate Adaptation
Singapore has laid out its inaugural National Adaptation Plan, addressing heat resilience, flood protection, coastal defence, and water and food security. Amongst other key initiatives, a new Heat Resilience Policy Office has been set up to map out the country’s heat resilience efforts. Established by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE), the office […]
[BCA Circular] Companion Guide to Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment 2025
The Code on Accessibility 2025, launched in April 2025, was streamlined to focus on mandatory requirements, enhancing clarity for Qualified Persons. To support Qualified Persons in exceeding these baseline standards, the Companion Guide provides non-mandatory design recommendations and enhanced features that promote user-centric accessibility. It consolidates insights from the Code Review Committee, industry and public […]
Building the Real Estate Talent Pipeline
The future of Singapore’s real estate sector depends on a strong and steady pipeline of skilled talent. To address this critical need, the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore (REDAS) has partnered with the National University of Singapore (NUS) to launch a comprehensive Real Estate Talent Development Programme. By consolidating opportunities across the industry, the […]
First market-wide carbon benchmark for concrete launched in Singapore
Decarbonising Asia’s construction sector opens new opportunities for low-carbon materials, with Singapore launching its first comprehensive market benchmark for concrete carbon measurement. Developed by Climate Group’s ConcreteZero initiative with CapitaLand Development, this benchmark, Concrete Data for Concrete Action, enables industry players to identify and select lower-carbon concrete, accelerating decarbonisation and strengthening supply chain cohesion in […]
[Eco-Business] Singapore can sharply cut construction emissions by reusing existing buildings, study finds
Reusing and upgrading existing buildings instead of replacing them could significantly lower Singapore’s carbon footprint, with retrofits cutting embodied emissions by nearly 70 percent, a new study by the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) has shown. The assessment, which was based on an upgrade of a 1970s office block into a co-living space […]
[NEA Circular] Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for Water-Cooled Chilled Water Systems (WCCWS)
This circular issused by the National Environment Agency (NEA) outlines the updated MEES requirements for existing industrial facilities following the amendments to the subsidiary legislations under the Energy Conservation Act (“ECA”) to extend Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (“MEES”) for Water-Cooled Chilled Water Systems (“WCCWS”) that came into effect on 1 December 2025. Read the full […]
New Resources for Green Mark for Interiors
Applications for the Green Mark for Interiors (GMI) Scheme have been open as of 1 November 2025. To help the industry better understand the standard, SGBC has launched a new suite of supporting resources, including guides and tools designed specifically for GMI applications. These resources are available for download on the GMI online platform.