Powered by SGBC Founding Member Singapore Polytechnic (SP), the 5G Advanced & AIoT & Built Environment Transformation Learning Journey is designed to showcase how advanced digital technologies and national transformation initiatives can accelerate innovation and value creation in the Built Environment sector.

The session will feature the 5G Advanced & AIoT technology learning segment, supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and conducted at the SP 5G & AIoT Centre. Participants will be introduced to enterprise grade 5G fundamentals before exploring how 5G integrates with AIoT frameworks to enable intelligent, connected solutions. Through live demonstrations and real world use cases in smart construction, buildings, and facilities management, participants gain practical insights into how 5G enabled AIoT solutions can enhance productivity, safety and operational efficiency.

Building on this technology foundation, the programme will conclude with a focused Built Environment Transformation learning segment supported by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). This segment contextualises the demonstrated technologies within the national Built Environment Industry Transformation Map (ITM), highlighting key transformation thrusts in Integrated Planning & Design (IPD), Advanced Manufacturing & Automation (AMA), and Sustainable Urban Systems (SUS). Participants will be exposed to ITM-aligned showcases and examples that illustrate how these transformation areas unlock business value across design, construction and facilities management.

Together, this learning journey provides participants with both hands on exposure to enabling technologies and strategic understanding of sector wide transformation, equipping them to take informed next steps in their digital and sustainability journeys.

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.

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.

This course is structured as a day’s Masterclass to give participants without a finance background an overview of the Green & Sustainable Finance ecosystem and the foundational knowledge to tap into it. Besides introducing the concept of Green and Sustainable Finance and how ESG is embedded in traditional financial instruments, the course also aims to make this pertinent for the Built Environment by addressing the ecosystem of sustainable finance taxonomies, green building certification and the role of second party opinion providers which offer diverse mechanisms to define green buildings for the purpose of accessing sustainable finance.

Case studies will be provided throughout to illustrate how building and project owners can access green finance, as well as transition finance for the greening of brown assets. The intention of the course is to help build bridges across the nomenclature of finance, sustainability and raise awareness as to how glocal taxonomies (E.g. EU, ASEAN) are now more transparently mapped against the various green building rating tools, easing the path towards accessing sustainable finance.

Indoor environmental quality has become a defining consideration in the design and operation of sustainable buildings. In Singapore’s hot-humid climate, maintaining healthy indoor environments while optimising cooling performance requires a balanced approach that considers not only HVAC systems but also the building envelope and the materials that shape indoor spaces. As Singapore pushes towards its “80-80-80 in 2030” decarbonisation targets, building owners, developers, and design professionals are increasingly seeking integrated solutions that enhance both indoor environmental quality and operational performance.

This SGBC Seminar on 18 Sept. 2026, supported by SGBC Member Knauf Insulation Singapore Pte Ltd, brings together industry experts to examine how building design in tropical climates can support healthier, more comfortable and energy-efficient indoor environments.

Knauf Insulation will delve into the critical role of the thermal envelope in reducing heat gain and cooling demand, the impact of material selection on indoor air quality, and the importance of balancing insulation, airtightness, ventilation and dehumidification to deliver high-performing buildings suited to Singapore’s climate. GreenA Consultants will then explore these principles through real-world case studies of some of Singapore’s most innovative green buildings, demonstrating how integrated design can deliver measurable outcomes for both energy performance and occupant health.

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:

• Optimise interior performance and productivity
• Maximise energy savings and contribute to overall reductions in EUI
• Deliver long-term value for Building Owners, Building Managers and Tenants
• Contribute to the Singapore Green Building Masterplan of “80-80-80 in 2030”

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.

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.

What if construction waste could become the walls of tomorrow’s buildings? Join us for this SGBC Lunch and Learn, powered by SGBC Member R.A.K. Materials Consultants Pte Ltd, as we explore a new approach to sustainable construction in Singapore.

Drawing on pioneering research, the session examines 3D concrete printing using 100% recycled concrete fine aggregate (RCFA), demonstrating how end-of-life concrete can be diverted from landfill and transformed into a printable material that reduces reliance on natural sand while lowering carbon emissions. Participants will gain insights into the science behind mix design, AI-based aggregate characterisation, and the challenges of achieving consistent printability with recycled materials.

The session concludes with real-world case studies, including Singapore’s first on-site 3D-printed childcare centre and other printed projects around the world, illustrating how circular economy principles and digital construction are redefining one of the building industry’s most essential materials.

Carbon has emerged as a crucial global metric for addressing and conveying sustainability efforts. Decarbonising an organisation’s operations not only enhances its brand image among investors and customers but is also increasingly vital as goals transition towards achieving Net Zero Carbon. This makes it essential to meet the growing expectation for businesses to actively mitigate carbon emissions in their operations. The proficiency in comprehending and articulating your organisation’s sustainability policies and decarbonisation initiatives are pivotal skills that position your company at the forefront of sustainable practices.

Join the SGBC Industry Course: Corporate Carbon Footprint for Climate Related Disclosures to learn how to assess the environmental impacts of your organisation. Through this course, participants can expect to gain foundational skills and knowledge needed to compute and prepare carbon emissions data for sustainability reporting, understand sustainability reporting frameworks (GRI and ISSB), as well as climate-related disclosures (IFRS).

This course is ideal for office managers, quality management team, corporate real estate professionals, sustainability professionals, and individuals who are keen to learn about carbon reporting.

‘Building Resilience to Heat’ is the inaugural WorldGBC Asia Pacific Network Resilience Webinar, taking place on 8 September 2026 during World Green Building Week 2026. Led by AGC and hosted by the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC), the webinar will bring together government and industry leaders to explore how Asia Pacific can respond to extreme heat while remaining on the path to net zero.

Through practical discussion and regional examples, it will examine policy, urban planning, building design, materials, construction and building operations. Insights from the webinar will inform follow-up focus groups and a regional position paper on heat resilience.

Join us for two insightful SGBC CPD Seminar sessions at BEX Asia 2026 on 4 September 2026 to explore the latest advancements in green building solutions. The Seminar will feature a series of curated presentations from SGBC Pavilion exhibitors, showcasing a diverse range of innovative solutions and technologies focused on green buildings and built environment sustainability.

Admission to the SGBC Seminar is free for all attendees holding a BEX Asia 2026 Visitor Pass or an IBEW Delegate Pass but seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. Additional pre-registration for this event is not required.

The annual BEX Asia 2026 trade show will take place from 2 to 4 September 2026 at Level 1 of the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. The region’s premier market intelligence platform provided an unmatched opportunity to meet and connect with green building leaders, professionals and practitioners.

As a longstanding anchor of BEX Asia, the SGBC Pavilion @ BEX Asia 2026 will showcase green building solutions, technologies, and sustainable approaches towards a greener built environment.

Find out more about our Pavilion Exhibitors here.

Sustainability is fast becoming a core requirement across tenders, procurement, and asset management. At this SGBC Lunch and Learn, SGBC Member ESGpedia will walk you through real-world use cases, featuring leading built environment companies, including Integrated Precast Solutions, China Construction Development Co, Hwa Seng Builder and more. These companies have successfully leveraged digital sustainability tools to cut through the complexity of sustainability reporting, embodied carbon calculations, Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) – winning more tenders, unlocking new business opportunities, and sharpening their competitive edge.

Indoor air quality has become a defining consideration in the design and operation of sustainable buildings and maintaining healthy indoor environments while optimising cooling performance requires a balanced approach. As expectations for occupant wellbeing continue to grow, building owners and facility managers are increasingly seeking integrated solutions that enhance both indoor environmental quality and operational performance.

This SGBC Seminar, supported by SGBC Founding Member Daikin Airconditioning (Singapore) Pte Ltd, brings together industry experts to examine how the focus of HVAC systems has evolved beyond cooling to delivering healthier, smarter and more sustainable indoor environments. Daikin will explore how IAQ practices have evolved over the years and the growing role of data and monitoring in understanding indoor environmental conditions. AAF International will discuss the importance of application-specific IAQ strategies, filtration solutions and performance objectives. Finally, InviroTech will present best practices for optimising Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) performance in air handling units.

Electronically commutated (EC) fans offer significant advantages in energy efficiency, variable-speed control and system integration. Achieving their intended performance, however, depends on correct installation, measurement, control settings, and commissioning.

This SGBC Learning Journey, powered by SGBC Member Sanmu, will examine common challenges in applying and operating EC fans. Through case studies, key insights on practical tips and hands-on solutions will be shared to help consultants, M&E engineers and facility managers diagnose problems, avoid common mistakes, and optimise EC fan performance in real-world applications. This includes verifying fan performance, correctly positioning pressure measurement points, and troubleshooting wiring, control signal and airflow issues.

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.

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.

As the built environment sector progresses towards net-zero targets, reducing embodied carbon in construction materials has become a key focus for developers, consultants, contractors and asset owners. Decarbonising steel is particularly critical—it accounts for roughly 7–9% of global CO? emissions, and its widespread use in construction means that even marginal improvements can yield outsized climate impact. Steel manufacturers are increasingly adopting new technologies and production pathways to reduce emissions while maintaining performance, durability and safety standards.

This SGBC Seminar, supported by SGBC Member Ilsenburger Grobblech GMbH, part of the Salzgitter Group, brings together experts to share perspectives on the decarbonisation of steel production across heavy plates, structural sections and steel pipes. Through industry case studies, sustainability initiatives and practical project experiences, attendees will gain insights into low-carbon steel production, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), material efficiency and emerging trends supporting sustainable construction and infrastructure development.

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.

Nuclear power has the potential to serve as a transformative catalyst in the decarbonisation of the built environment. Beyond electricity generation, it can also provide thermal applications, presenting new possibilities for how buildings, infrastructure, and industrial assets consume and manage energy.

This SGBC Seminar, supported by HY M&E Engineering Consultancy, will explore the evolving role of nuclear energy in advancing a low-carbon built environment. Beginning with an overview of the development and evolution of nuclear technologies, this session aims to examine pathways for national deployment, and outline how these advancements align with national goals, strategies, and regulatory frameworks. A key focus will be on the practical considerations for stakeholders in the built environment, including the requirements for on-premise nuclear power integration.

Beyond theoretical potential, the seminar will address the tangible milestones needed to realise behind-the-meter nuclear solutions for energy-intensive facilities such as data centers. By analysing the interplay between project development, national strategy, and regulatory compliance, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of what is truly required to integrate nuclear power into the future of the built environment.

As cities continue to expand, the built environment is under growing pressure to balance development with the urgent need to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion. Regenerative design is a transformative approach that goes beyond sustainability to create buildings and urban systems. It reframes the role of the built environment from a resource consumer to a positive contributor, shaping healthy ecosystems and bringing people back in touch with nature, where people and nature co-evolve.

This webinar, supported by SGBC Member AECOM Singapore, draws on insights from Regenerative by Design, authored by David Cheshire, Director, Programme Delivery at AECOM. The session will explain the mindset shift required to design within planetary boundaries and recognise our dependence on healthy natural systems. Participants can expect to gain an understanding of regenerative design principles and how they can be applied to create resilient, restorative places.