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Singapore Government Makes a Big Push Towards DfMA
In March last year, then Minister of State for National Development Zaqy Mohammad announced in Parliament that the Singapore Government would target a 70% adoption …
DfMA Adoption Set to Soar in Built Environment Sector After COVID-19
One of the sharpest pains borne by the construction industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the immense labour crunch, as building …
Construction Industry Alliances are the Key to Transformation in Singapore
In a speech delivered to Parliament on March 04 2021, National Development Minister Desmond Lee expanded on the Growth and Transformation Scheme (GTS) aimed at …
The Spectre of Consolidation in a Post-COVID Construction Industry
In 2020, 1,951 firms exited the construction industry in Singapore, according to Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) data. As government support to the industry …
Prioritising Mental Wellbeing in the Construction Industry During COVID-19
The construction industry across Asia and in Singapore has risen to the challenge of managing the physical health challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic–from safe distancing …
Upgrade to BIM Before BIM Upgrades You
Building Information Modelling, or BIM, is a collection of tools, processes, and technologies intended to allow Built Environment professionals from the entire lifecycle and productive …
Weathering the Storm: Job Support Scheme or Public Contracts
The construction industry is still in crisis, even as the rest of the world seems to be beginning to heal from the worst of the …