Celebrate the trailblazers shaping the future of our built environment. The SGBC Awards Gala Dinner 2026 is the pinnacle event for the sustainable built environment community.

Gather with fellow leaders, innovators, and change-makers for an unforgettable evening where we will crown the winners of the SGBC-BCA Leadership in Sustainability Awards 2026. Discover the building projects, professionals, and businesses defining what’s next in sustainability.

Combined with the recognition of SGBC Certifications, it will be a night of prestige, celebration, and powerful networking. Join us to be inspired and connect with the people driving real change.

Green Building certifications play a pivotal role in in driving sustainability initiatives within the built environment and demonstrating performance standards. They serve as a key reference for investors seeking to align their portfolios with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, as well as to unlock sustainable finance.

As the world’s most widely used green building rating system, the globally-recognised Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) provides a framework for healthy, energy-efficient, and cost-saving green buildings, which offer environmental, social and governance benefits. As of 2023, there are 105,000 LEED-certified buildings in 185 countries worldwide. Delivered in collaboration with the USGBC, the SGBC LEED Essentials Course offers a structured deep-dive into LEED certification to unpack the standard’s technical requirements as well as the value it brings to the built environment.

The Indoor Air conference series stands as the world’s leading scientific platform for advancing knowledge and solutions in indoor air quality and climate. Since its inception in Copenhagen in 1978, this prestigious series has brought together the brightest minds in science, engineering, and public health to address one of our time’s most pressing challenges: how we create healthier indoor environments where people spend over 90% of their lives.

Looking ahead to Indoor Air 2026 in Singapore, the conference theme “Enhancing Wellbeing in Existential Challenges – Deepening Understanding, Building Resilience” reflects the growing urgency of this mission. As we face climate change, resource scarcity, and increasing environmental pressures, optimising indoor air quality is no longer optional—it is essential. Smart cities and sustainable buildings demand innovative approaches that balance human health, comfort, and environmental stewardship.

By deepening our understanding of exposure pathways, microbiomes, and chemical interactions, we can develop smarter, resource-efficient strategies to create healthier spaces. This conference will bring together leading scientists, industry experts, and technopreneurs to address these existential challenges. An exhibition will showcase cutting-edge solutions, digital innovations, and advanced sensing technologies.

The biennial World Cities Summit (WCS) is a global platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new partnerships. Since its inauguration in 2008, WCS has seen the participation of over 250 unique cities from around the world, represented by leaders from government, business, international organisations, and academia. The Summit typically spans three days, comprising the main conference and key highlights such as the Mayors Forum, WCS Young Leaders Symposium, the Science of Cities Symposium, the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize, and an exhibition.

The demand for empirical validation of environmentally friendly materials continues to grow. For building professionals, a key challenge lies in ensuring that the actual chemical and structural performance of sustainable products match up to manufacturer claims.

This technical learning journey, powered by SGBC Member R.A.K Materials Consultants Pte Ltd, will be hosted at an accredited laboratory, offering a deep dive into the scientific basis of sustainable material performance. Participants will gain first-hand insights through an onsite showcase ofs low-carbon concrete solutions to reduce embodied carbon, and toxicity screening of building finishes to safeguard occupant health and wellbeing.

Through this session, participants will move beyond manufacturer claims to observe the rigorous testing and validation processes required to ensure structural durability and safety in low-carbon developments.

Powered by SGBC Founding Member Singapore Polytechnic (SP), the 5G Advanced & AIoT Learning Journey is specifically designed to help industry professionals as well as SMEs adopt and scale 5G and AIoT technologies.

The Learning Journey will conclude with a roadmap for implementation, offering participants access to SP’s solution packages, funding pathways, and broader ecosystem. It is an essential program for industry professionals ready to integrate next-generation technology into the built environment.

Cork offers a natural insulation solution characterised by low thermal conductivity and strong thermal inertia. When integrated into architectural design, cork-based systems can effectively reduce heat gain and enhance insulation performance in both hot and cold environments.

This SGBC Learning Journey, powered by SGBC Member Buildo Engineering, will explore the application of cork-based systems in architecture. Participants will gain practical insights into specifying cork as a high-performance thermal solution that delivers measurable heat reduction and insulation performance, while supporting long-term environmental sustainability.

Businesses today face an unprecedented convergence of challenges. Geopolitical tensions and accelerating climate change have disrupted energy and raw material supply chains globally, sending operating costs soaring and squeezing margins. For building and business owners, the stakes are even higher as they must sustain going concern while honouring a genuine responsibility to the climate and to future generations.

This SGBC Seminar, supported by SGBC Member C&W Services (S) Pte Ltd, will present a practical three-part playbook of “Power Moves” to help organisations take control of rising energy costs while advancing both financial and environmental sustainability. The session will cover strategic energy procurement, innovative approaches to green building benchmarking, and sustainable internal financing mechanisms.

Join us to gain actionable insights and practical strategies to navigate today’s energy challenges, strengthen operational resilience, and accelerate your sustainability journey.

As Singapore accelerates its green building transition, the pressure on building owners and facilities managers is growing. Rising energy costs, tightening green building requirements, and increasing operational demands are driving an urgent need for smarter, more efficient building management. In response, artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are rapidly transforming how buildings are operated—enabling real-time optimisation, predictive maintenance, and deeper decarbonisation across the built environment.

This SGBC Webinar, supported by SGBC Member Univers, will explore how AI-powered platforms enable autonomous building energy and operations management. The session will cover how IoT sensors and AI models work together to identify inefficiencies and automate actions, followed by real-world case studies demonstrating energy savings and cost reductions. A platform walkthrough will also illustrate how these solutions can be implemented in practice.

Indoor environmental quality is fundamental in creating healthy, productive and sustainable buildings. As the built environment increasingly prioritises health, hygiene and sustainability, technology plays a vital role in enabling these outcomes.

Join us for this SGBC Learning Journey, powered by SGBC Member Fameline APSG, to the Dyson Singapore Headquarters, where we will explore how engineering-led innovations can support building owners and designers in achieving sustainability goals while enhancing occupant wellbeing. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how building solutions can be strategically incorporated to improve indoor air quality, hygiene and energy efficiency, in alignment with Singapore’s Green Mark 2021 framework and broader sustainability ambitions.

Circular strategies are gaining traction as the built environment seeks practical pathways to reduce carbon emissions, minimise waste, and improve resource efficiency. With Singapore committed to its Zero Waste Masterplan and net-zero emissions by 2050, the case for circularity has never been more urgent. By rethinking how materials are produced, used, and recovered, the industry can move towards a more resilient and future-ready built environment.

The annual JTC-SGBC Seminar 2026 brings together researchers and industry practitioners to explore emerging circular strategies and solutions to transform the construction value chain. Through four focused presentations, participants will gain insights into innovative approaches. This includes carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) to convert captured carbon dioxide and incineration residues into construction materials, and the upcycling of waste glass powder as a cement replacement in concrete. The session will also explore circular management of solar photovoltaic panels at end-of-life, as well as the concept of material passports and buildings as material banks to enable greater material recovery and reuse.

Join us to explore how the built environment can move from a linear model of consumption to a circular one, where buildings truly last.

More than just bricks and mortar, the built environment can dramatically impact our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The SGBC WELL Essentials course delves into the science behind the crucial connection between health and buildings, empowering participants to understand how design choices like air quality, lighting, water, nourishment, exercise, and even mind and community can significantly enhance the lives of occupants.

This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to understand and implement the WELL Building Standard, a global framework for creating healthy and sustainable spaces.

Powered by SGBC Member ebm-papst SEA, this SGBC Learning Journey will highlight how smart, adaptive technologies can deliver comfort and efficiency without compromise, with a focus on the Smart Ventilation on Demand solution towards Go 25 outcomes, which automatically adjusts airflow based on real-time occupancy, temperature, and indoor air quality. The session will showcase how innovation, data, and purpose-driven design come together to maintain a comfortable 25°C within ebm-papst’s office premises—reducing energy use while maintaining a healthy indoor environment.

Participants will go behind the scenes of the smart controls that power this system, observing how sensors, data analytics, and intelligent automation interact seamlessly to deliver the right airflow at the right moment. Through this visit, attendees will see how real-time monitoring and responsive control logic work together to create a cleaner, more efficient, and more comfortable office environment. Participants will also get to experience EC fan technology and learn more about other smart ventilation solutions.

Buildings account for over 20% of Singapore’s total emissions. Beyond enhancing energy efficiency and developing greener buildings, how can every stakeholder across the ecosystem contribute meaningfully to Singapore’s sustainable development?

Join the leaders shaping tomorrow’s sustainable spaces at this strategic symposium that discovers how cross-sector collaboration can transform Singapore’s buildings into drivers of sustainability.

As regulatory requirements, green building schemes, and low-carbon procurement practices continue to expand globally, manufacturers and stakeholders in the construction sector are increasingly required to provide credible, transparent, and independently verified environmental information for building products. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), developed in accordance with international standards, have become a key mechanism for communicating product carbon performance and supporting market access.

This course provides participants with a structured understanding of EPDs, placing strong emphasis on standards compliance, verification requirements, and conformity assessment principles. The course explains how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) underpins EPD development and how verified EPDs support regulatory compliance, green building certifications, and procurement decisions.

Participants will gain insight into the regulatory and market drivers behind product carbon disclosure, including global carbon regulations and green building rating systems. The course covers the governance of EPD programs, Product Category Rules (PCRs), and the applicable international standards such as ISO 14025 and EN 15804 for construction products. the training also walks through the EPD development and independent verification process, highlighting common verification findings, data quality expectations, and best practices for achieving compliant and internationally recognized EPDs. Practical insights into LCA modelling, result interpretation, EPD registration, and maintenance are included to support real-world implementation.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to confidently interpret EPDs, understand the requirements for credible verification, and navigate the certification pathway for building products in a manner aligned with international standards and market expectations.

With climate change intensifying rainfall and wind events, wind-driven rain (WDR) has become a critical consideration in building design—especially for high-rise and dense urban developments. Inadequate façade design can lead to water ingress, material deterioration, occupant discomfort, and increased maintenance costs.

This SGBC Webinar, supported by SGBC Member HY M&E Consultancy Services as the Education Partner, presents Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) as a performance-based tool to evaluate and mitigate WDR risks during the design stage. By simulating wind flow around buildings and predicting rain impingement on façades, CFD supports informed decisions on façade geometry, shading elements, openings, and envelope detailing.

The session will also briefly highlight broader CFD applications, including heat transfer in transformer substations, underground cable thermal management, and thermal comfort assessment in naturally ventilated spaces

Accurate carbon quantification enables built environment stakeholders to identify emission hotspots and make informed decisions, allowing them to prioritise and implement low-carbon solutions effectively to meet decarbonisation targets.

In collaboration with BCA, JTC and NUS-ESI, SGBC co-developed a unified Singapore Building Carbon Calculator (SBCC), which comprises of both the Building Embodied Carbon Calculator (BECC) and the Mechanical & Electrical Carbon Calculator (MECC). The MECC provides the industry with a digital tool to make informed material or product selection decisions for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing products in order to reduce the carbon footprint of green building projects. These tools are identified as key Embodied Carbon Reduction measures in the Built Environment Decarbonisation Technology Roadmap.

At this SGBC Industry Course, attendees will gain hands-on experience with the MECC to quantify the carbon emissions of a real-world building project, equipping them with the practical knowledge to assess embodied carbon emissions.

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 in 2024 and 2025, the 2026 edition of the Challenge seeks to uncover the next wave of high?impact, deployment?ready, and scalable solutions that can accelerate the shift towards a low?carbon future. Organised by the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) in collaboration with OCBC, the challenge invites innovators, solution providers and organisations with forward-looking technologies to contribute to Singapore’s decarbonisation momentum.

Join us at an Information Session on 9 April 2026, 3:00PM to 5:00PM to learn more about OCBC’s decarbonisation strategy, the Challenge mechanics as well as updates for the latest edition. Industry experts from the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and Comfort Management Pte Ltd will also share insights on energy-efficient building cooling as well as pathways to super low energy buildings.

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is a core pillar of high-performance buildings and a key focus of the new Green Mark for Interiors (GMI) certification scheme. At this SGBC Lunch and Learn, co-organised by SGBC Member Adapt D&B, discover how integrated IEQ design strategies and measurable performance outcomes can transform interior environments.

Through real-world case studies, the session will demonstrate how effective sustainable interior design can:

• Mitigate Sick Building Syndrome
• Improve interior performance and productivity
• Reduce energy consumption
• Deliver long-term value for owners and occupiers

Join us at this Lunch and Learn to gain practical, evidence-based insights to guide your next project toward better IEQ outcomes and certification compliance.

The 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) will be held on 31 March 2026 (Tuesday) from 11:30AM to 2:00PM. Official Management Representatives of SGBC Corporate Members are invited to attend the SGBC AGM 2026. In addition to the Official Management Representative, one other staff member from the organisation is also welcome to attend. A complimentary lunch reception will be provided for all attendees.

All registrations for the AGM will be verified against SGBC Membership validity before confirmation.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly applied to enhance building performance, improve energy efficiency, and support data-driven sustainability decisions. From optimising building systems to transforming how facilities are monitored, analysed, and managed, AI is becoming a key enabler of smarter and more resilient buildings.

Co-organised by SGBC Member Singapore Polytechnic in partnership with ST Engineering, this learning journey will visit InnoSuite, a showroom featuring ST Engineering’s key products and solutions. The space will introduce a curated suite of AI-enabled sustainability solutions for the built environment.