Adopting a more risk-proportionate regulatory framework for amusement rides
6 November 2026
Sustainability updates
68 items aggregated from regulators, standard setters and market bodies.
Building Green, Building Smart – Navigating BCA Green Mark Version 7
Over 150 industry professionals attended the SGBC Seminar on Navigating the BCA Green Mark Version 7 scheme this afternoon, gleaning valuable insights and engaging discussions on the future of Singapore’s built environment. We extend our sincere gratitude to SGBC Member and...
Optimising ACMV – from EC Fans to Intelligent Control
Achieving efficient and comfortable buildings requires more than just good equipment – it requires smarter control strategies. That was the core message at this afternoon’s SGBC Learning Journey with SGBC Members Sanmu (SG) Pte Ltd and Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP). Our...
Introduction to Built Environment Sustainability in Singapore
What does it take to grasp the fundamentals of green building? Thirty-five learners from across the built environment sector found out at the Applied Learning Workshop on 30 October 2026 at Temasek Polytechnic (TP) – a key milestone on their path toward SGBC Green Mark...
Official Statistics: Boiler Upgrade Scheme statistics: September 2026
Statistical release on Boiler Upgrade Scheme statistics for the estimation of capital grant uptake to support the installations of low carbon technologies in domestic and non-domestic buildings.
Green Mark v7 and the Carbon Data Imperative: What the Built Environment Network Needs to Know
Green Mark v7 (GM v7) is more performance-based and outcome-focused, introducing alternative certification pathways so building owners can pursue energy improvements with a clear return on investment, while strengthening alignment with international standards. It scores...
Learn about Green Mark v7
The next refresh of Singapore’s Green Mark certification scheme is here. Green Mark v7 responds directly to industry feedback – offering more pathways, greater flexibility and more options for the industry to meet our sustainability ambitions. As a key lever supporting the...
Speech by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and National Development Mr Alvin Tan at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2026
28 October 2026
New programme for startups to drive development of embodied AI solutions in the construction sector
28 October 2026
Sustainable Districts for Sustainable Buildings
At this morning’s SGBC Learning Journey to HY at the JTC Corporation Punggol Digital District (PDD), more than 30 SGBC Member representatives and Green Mark Professionals explored a simple but powerful idea: sustainability works best when it scales beyond a single building to...
NEA Commissions Studies to Strengthen Capabilities in Nuclear Safety, Regulation and Environmental Protection
NEA has commissioned studies to deepen its technical and regulatory expertise and support Singapore’s nuclear capability-building efforts. 27 October 2026 – The National Environment Agency (NEA) has appointed consultancy firms to undertake three studies to deepen Singapore’s...
METI and EMA Launch Manpower Development Schemes for Nuclear Energy Capability Building
26 October 2026
Exploring 5G and AIoT Applications for the Built Environment Sector
Powered by SGBC Founding Member Singapore Polytechnic, the three-hour learning journey explored how advanced digital technologies and national transformation initiatives can accelerate innovation and value creation in the built environment sector. The session opened an...
Latest Asean energy outlook ditches carbon neutrality pathway, projects higher emissions by 2050
Southeast Asia’s energy-related emissions are projected to be around 22 percent above 2024 levels by 2050 under the lowest-emissions scenario, according to the region’s official energy outlook. The ninth Asean Energy Outlook (AEO), produced by the Asean Centre for Energy...
Guidance: Retrofit System Reform Advisory Panel: terms of reference
An expert panel on consumer protection reform for home upgrade schemes.
EPD Literacy: Context, Methodology and Insights into Carbon Performance of Building Products.
With the guidance of SGBC Corporate Member TÜV SÜD, fourth run of the course provided participants with a clearer understanding of how Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) support informed material choices and strengthen carbon transparency across the built environment....
Speech by Minister Chee Hong Tat at the Singapore Contractors’ Association Limited (SCAL) Annual Dinner 2026
16 October 2026
TNFD releases updated guidance and focuses on market capacity building and standard-setting support as adoption passes USD 26 trillion in AUM
15 October 2026 | Amsterdam, the Netherlands At the conclusion of PRI in Person in Amsterdam and on the eve of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP17 in Yerevan, [...]
Building an energy system that delivers for all
Speech by Energy Secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, on the future of our energy system at Energy UK's annual conference.
Signify and Bose Professional Join Forces to create Experience-Led Intelligent Spaces across Southeast Asia
SGBC Member Signify and Bose Professional, a developer of world-class audio experiences designed to transform spaces, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore and develop opportunities in integrated lighting and audio solutions across Southeast Asia...
City Development Limited
Back to MOU Partners This is also the first time a local private-sector property developer and non-profit organisation have teamed up to create a major training and networking facility on sustainability. The SSA aims to promote a low-carbon economy, resource efficiency, and...
BoP Hub Ltd
Back to MOU Partners The BOP (base of pyramid) hub is focused on designing businesses to end poverty. We identify solutions in the energy, food, livelihood and sanitisation areas that can positively impact the 4 billion plus people at the base of the pyramid globally. We do...
Understanding the WELL Building Standard
Powered by SGBC Member Earth-In-Mind, the third run of the SGBC Industry Course on WELL Essentials explored how the built environment goes beyond bricks and mortar to influence our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The session equiped participants with a strong...
Society formed to help public better understand nuclear energy, combat misinformation
A new society has been set up to help the public better understand nuclear energy as the Singapore Government assesses whether to adopt this cleaner energy source – a potentially polarising issue. Nuclear energy is a socially charged topic marked by a gap in general nuclear...
Powering Progress: Unpacking the Role of Energy Storage in Singapore’s Built Environment
A comprehensive industry report on energy storage in Singapore’s built environment was jointly launched this afternoon by the Energy Studies Institute (National University of Singapore), the Singapore Green Building Council, and Infinity Cube. The report explores how...