🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗯𝘆 𝗞𝗮𝗷𝗶𝗺𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗦 𝗘&𝗖 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗢𝗨 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!

This partnership exemplifies the collaborative spirit that BCA champions within our Built Environment sector. Combining expertise, facilities and resources from both parties to support promising start-ups and solutions create a win-win situation, demonstrating  how firms who may traditionally be competitors, can become collaborators to drive research and innovation.  BCA's Deputy CEO Heng Teck Thai was present to witness this momentous milestone.

As The GEAR by Kajima and GS E&C extend their collaboration with other global ConTech ecosystem stakeholders, they also introduced a shared test-bedding platform for various international markets including Korea, France and Singapore, bringing about upsides for ConTech in Singapore and the wider APAC region:

✅ Proof of concept that resource sharing de-risks investments in research and innovation
✅ New pathways for accessing international partnerships and markets
✅ Enhanced opportunities for local ConTech startups to scale regionally

We are glad that such open collaboration amongst global players is taking root in Singapore, strengthening our position as an international hub for ConTech solutions. We strongly encourage our BE firms to explore similar collaborative models - find out how you can be part of the ConTech ecosystem by staying updated on upcoming BE I&T events at go.gov.sg/bca-it-cal

The future of construction is collaboration - are you ready to build it together? 🚀

𝗕𝗖𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

To elevate construction quality standards, BCA is looking to leverage automated scanning technology to enhance CONQUAS inspections.

The goal is to reliably detect construction flaws, such as water seepage and tile hollowness with measurable accuracy. The solution must:

✅ Deliver graduated quality scoring beyond traditional pass/fail assessments
✅ Ideally complete a full dwelling unit scan within 30 minutes
✅ Produce auditable, traceable results that inspectors can easily interpret

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 for collaborators who wish to partner BCA to develop an autonomous robotic solution that can scan paths and perform detailed 3D room modelling.

🔗 Interested parties can register at:
https://go.gov.sg/bca-cs-adwsth
(𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟯 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲).

Registered applicants will receive information on the challenge statement via email and successful proposal(s) could receive co-funding support to develop the solution!

(Note: BCA will be organising a briefing session on 𝟮𝟬 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 to provide more details, if you are interested to attend, do indicate on the form.)

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Singapore's Built Environment sector is embracing innovation to unlock new levels of productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

To increase the awareness and boost adoption of readily available advanced solutions for construction, Building and Construction Authority , in partnership with Takenaka Corporation , Aktio Corporation, and the RX Consortium, invites industry partners to the Construction Innovation Forum 2026.


The Forum will cover:


✅ 23 technology showcases featuring robotics, digital, sustainability and safety solutions; including cleaning robots and advanced duct lifters readily available in Singapore

✅ 2 panel discussions: 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 & 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀

✅ Networking opportunities with industry stakeholders and Japanese solution providers

This is open to 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀! Seize this opportunity to access proven solutions and be part of the sector’s transformation efforts. Event details are below:

📅𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 23 January 2026 | 10:30am – 6:00pm

📍 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: BCA Braddell Campus, 200 Braddell Rd, Singapore 579700
Auditorium T1-1, Level 1 of Academic Tower
(𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲)

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 👉 https://go.gov.sg/bca-cif2026 (𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟵 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲)

Stay tuned for upcoming Technology Exchanges and other BE I&T events at https://go.gov.sg/bca-it-cal.

𝐁𝐂𝐀-𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐒 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

At the 𝐁𝐂𝐀-𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐒 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, Mr Hong Tat Chee, Minister for National Development, shared that collaboration and innovation will be key to shaping a more productive and competitive Built Environment (BE) sector supporting Singapore as a more liveable and sustainable home for all.

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤
2026 construction demand is projected to remain steady at S$47 billion –S$53 billion.
2027–2030 total construction demand is expected to average S$39 billion – S$46 billion/year.

Minister also emphasised "𝙏𝙤 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙨, 𝙬𝙚'𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚, 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧."

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
✅ Leveraging new capabilities through technology and digital tools: A new tranche of Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) takes effect on 1 Apr 2026, helping BE SMEs adopt pre-approved advanced equipment and digital solutions (including firms who tapped past tranches).
✅ Collaborative contracting : Public sector contracts now include collaborative clauses, with growing adoption of NEC4 approaches and 20+ projects (public and private) using collaborative contracting across construction and FM.
✅ Investing in people : BCA and PMI will launch a Project Manager competency framework in the second half of 2026 to strengthen competencies via structured training and accreditation.
✅ Strengthening culture : The BE CARE Charter continues to foster better collaboration across project teams, with 47+ firms adopting it since Sep 2025.
Fostering a Pro-enterprise environment
✅ From 1 Jun 2026, the PSPC listing validity will be extended from 1 year to 3 years, giving consultants greater runway to support longer-term project planning and delivery.

The future of built environment sector lies in our collective ability to innovate, collaborate, increase productivity. For more information in the initiatives, visit 𝐠𝐨.𝐠𝐨𝐯.𝐬𝐠/𝐛𝐜𝐚-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬𝟐𝟔

𝗕𝗖𝗔 𝘅 𝗥𝗫 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘂𝗺 - 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Singapore's Built Environment sector is at an exciting phase in its transformation journey. We have seen innovations and technology bring about a more productive, sustainable, and resilient Built Environment sector.

Riding on this wave, Building and Construction Authority partnered with Takenaka Japan, Aktio Corporation, and the RX Consortium on 23 January 2026 to host the Construction Innovation Forum 2026 at BCA Built Environment Innovation Hub (BEIH) @ BCA Braddell Campus for over 160 industry participants.

Speakers from Takenaka Japan, Aktio Corporation, Obayashi Corporation, Panasonic, Hitachi Asia, and JTC shared interesting insights on the latest use cases for Robotics & Automation, 3D printing, sustainability (including life-cycle assessment tools), and smart building innovations.

The forum also featured 23 cutting edge technologies on-site which gave attendees an opportunity to interact with and evaluate the potential deployment of these solutions in their own projects.

RX Consortium Japan Chairman and Senior Executive Managing Officer of Takenaka Corporation, Mr Rikuta Murakami shared that "Improving productivity and appeal in the construction industry is a prevalent issue. The industry is seen as the 'Three D's' - Demanding, Dirty, and Dangerous" - which makes it challenging to attract younger talent. There is a need to transform construction into a 'Three S' industry instead - Sparkling, Smart, and Safe. To this end, DX (Digital Transformation) and RX (Robotics Transformation) are critical considerations.”

We thank our speakers, exhibitors, and participants for contributing to this tech and knowledge exchange! Where innovators and firms connect, it adds to the progress in driving meaningful transformation across our Built Environment. 

☎️ Interested in any of the solutions showcased at the forum? Indicate you interest at https://go.gov.sg/solutionsinterest to find out more.
📅 Stay tuned for upcoming Technology Exchanges and other BE I&T events at https://go.gov.sg/bca-it-cal.