Every new building project in Singapore with a Gross Floor Area of 5,000 square meters or more must submit BIM models through CORENET X, using the IFC+SG format. Before anything else, ...
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An excavation can look routine until the ground moves, water enters the cut, or an adjacent structure begins to respond. This temporary excavation support guide is intended for project ...
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A Site Supervision Plan (SSP) is mandatory for structural building works in Singapore, must be prepared by the Qualified Person responsible for supervision, and is submitted with the p...
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Under the SCDF Fire Code, compartmentation requires non-combustible, fire-rated compartment walls and floors that stay within set size and storey limits, with ratings drawn from Table ...
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A temporary structure can be in place for a few days and still create a long-term liability. Event stages, tentage, site offices, hoardings, temporary platforms, access decks, exhibitio...
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If your project meets BCA’s project-value thresholds, appoint an accredited resident engineer or resident technical officer now. Confirm your project’s value against the BCA trigge...
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A fire lift is required under Singapore’s SCDF Fire Code for most buildings with a habitable height exceeding 24 meters or a basement depth exceeding 9 meters, subject to purpose-gro...
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A renovation can appear straightforward until a wall is removed, a new opening is cut into a slab, or equipment is added to a roof. The question, “when is QPD endorsement needed,” s...
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Use LTA.PROMPT to register and submit your application under the correct applicant category, whether you are a Professional Engineer, an authorized agency officer, a registered contrac...
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In Singapore, “barrier-free accessibility code” refers to the Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment 2025, issued by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). The Code...
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