URA Master Plan Guide for Singapore Developers and Owners
How to read the URA Master Plan 2025: zoning, gross plot ratio, the Written Statement and control plans, and what each means for a development proposal.
BCA ST Submission for Retaining Walls Along Roads and Drains Documents: Required Documents & Process
Introduction A BCA ST submission for retaining walls along roads and drains is the structural plan approval process managed by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) in Singapore, required before any permanent retaining wall adjacent to public roads, drains, or sewers can be constructed. This submission ensures that every retaining wall interfacing with public infrastructure […]
Civil Engineering Design for Earthworks and Platform Levels in Singapore Codes
Introduction Civil engineering design for earthworks and platform levels in Singapore codes is governed by an interlocking set of regulations from PUB, BCA, URA, LTA, and JTC – each imposing specific numerical constraints on how high you build, how steeply you grade, and where your stormwater goes. Getting platform levels wrong at the concept stage […]
BCA Periodic Façade Inspection (PFI) for Ramp-Up Warehouses: Statutory Requirements and Reporting in Singapore
Introduction Ramp-up warehouses in Singapore that exceed 13 metres in height and are more than 20 years old must undergo a periodic façade inspection (PFI) every seven years under the Building Control (Periodic Inspection of Buildings and Building Façades) Regulations 2021. The PFI regime, enforced by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), exists to protect […]
Value Engineering for Mezzanine Structures: How to Choose the Right Engineering Consultant
Introduction Value engineering for mezzanine structures is a systematic process that determines whether your mezzanine project delivers maximum function at optimal cost – without sacrificing quality, structural integrity, regulatory compliance, or building performance. If you are planning a new mezzanine or upgrading an existing one in Singapore or ASEAN, knowing how to choose the right […]
Qualified Person Supervision for Basement Excavation: Scope of Services and Deliverables
Introduction In Singapore, every basement excavation project requires a formally appointed qualified person to supervise building works under the Building Control Act (Cap. 29). This article explains the full scope of services and deliverables that a qualified person (supervision) – commonly abbreviated QP(S) – must provide for basement excavation, from pre-construction coordination through project completion […]
What Does PFI for an Office Tower Check For? (Singapore BCA Requirements Explained)
Introduction What does PFI for an office tower check for? A Periodic Facade Inspection assesses the safety and integrity of a building’s exterior – covering every element of the external envelope from curtain wall glazing and cladding panels down to concealed brackets, sealant joints, signage frames, and waterproofing details. The evaluation identifies structural failures to […]
How Often Is PSI for an Office Building Required in Singapore? (Guide for Owners & Facility Managers)
Introduction Office buildings in Singapore classified as non-residential must undergo a Periodic Structural Inspection (PSI) every 5 years, starting from the building’s 13th year after obtaining its Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) or Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC). This mandatory regime is enforced by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) under Singapore’s Building Control Act, which […]