BCA Periodic Façade Inspection PFI for Shopping Malls Statutory Requirements and Reporting in Singapore
Introduction: PFI Compliance for Singapore Shopping Malls Since 1 January 2022, the periodic façade inspection PFI regime has been mandatory for a wide range of commercial buildings in Singapore, including shopping malls. Enacted through the Building Control (Periodic Inspection of Buildings and Building Façades) Regulations 2021 under the Building Control Act, this regime requires building […]
Interior Design PE Endorsement for GCB Interiors Fees: 2026 Cost Guide (Singapore)
Introduction When planning a high-end interior renovation for a Good Class Bungalow (GCB) in Singapore, one cost that many homeowners overlook is the Professional Engineer (PE) endorsement fee. Interior design PE endorsement for GCB interiors covers the formal sign-off by a registered PE on any structural work, mechanical and electrical (M&E) modifications, or fire safety […]
How a Professional Engineer Manages SCDF Fire Safety Submission for Industrial Warehouses End to End
Introduction An SCDF fire safety submission is the formal process through which a Professional Engineer (PE) prepares, lodges, and obtains approval for fire safety plans governing the design, construction, and certification of an industrial warehouse in Singapore. For large warehouses – logistics hubs, e-commerce fulfilment centres, chemical storage facilities, and high-bay racking operations – this […]
Construction Cost Trends Affecting Project Budgets
Construction cost trends affect budgets through labor, materials, compliance, and schedule risk. See how early planning can protect project certainty.
URA Minor Works in Singapore: What Is Exempt and What Is Not
Which minor works need no URA planning permission, and which still require BCA or SCDF clearance. A guide for owners, developers and contractors in Singapore.