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GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE FOR WIND-DRIVEN RAIN IN HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
This circular informs the industry on the release of the Good PracticeGuide for Wind-Driven Rain in High-rise Residential Developments Ver.1.0(Guide).
Published Date:
03 March 2025
Effective Date:
03 March 2025
Grant
BCA
UPDATES TO THE APPROVED DOCUMENT (1 MARCH 2025)
The update to the Approved Document comprises mostly editorial changes, which are meant to improve clarity. Other than that, the rest of the updates comprises removal of references to the old BS/SS standards, rule relaxation and streamlining. The updates shall apply to all projects for which the first set of plans is submitted to the Commissioner ofBuilding Control for approval on or after 1 September 2025.
Published Date:
03 March 2025
Effective Date:
03 March 2025
Requirements
BCA
This circular informs the industry on the publication of the Guidebook for Virtual TOP/CSC (360 Capture). This guidebook is developed by BCA to provide guidance on the usage of 360 Capture as an alternate means for TOP/CSC inspection purposes.This circular also informs the industry on the publication of the Guidebook for Site Management Platforms (Part A For Solution Providers). This guidebook is developed by BCA to provide guidance to solution providers to develop Site Management Platforms (SMPs) for regulatory use cases; which includes basic functional requirements and recommended workflows for digital management of essential sites and test records.
Published Date:
03 March 2025
Effective Date:
04 March 2025
Promotional
BCA
PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR POST-INSTALLED REINFORCEMENT
Practical Guide For Post-Installed Reinforcement
Published Date:
03 March 2025
Effective Date:
03 March 2025
Technical Guides
BCA
LAUNCH OF RIE2025 COT GRANT CALL 6
Launch of Cities of Tomorrow RIE2025 Grant Call 6
Keywords: Cities of Tomorrow, Cot, Rie2025
Published Date:
26 February 2025
Effective Date:
27 February 2025
Pre-Consultation / Call for Comments
BCA
MOM-BCA ADVISORY ON HIRING OF PHANTOM WORKERS
MOM-BCA Joint Advisory on Hiring of Phantom Workers
Published Date:
14 February 2025
Effective Date:
14 February 2025
Grant Calls / Call for Submissions
BCA
BCA-URA - JOINT CIRCULAR ON UPDATES TO CORENET X IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
In our circular dated 26 September 2023, industry was informed of the implementation plan for CORENET X. The intention remains unchanged, that all projects should transit to the new regulatory approval process in phases. Over the past year, agencies have been in close dialogue with industry partners and practitioners. The feedback from industry has been useful in refining our processes and re-calibrating our implementation strategies, to facilitate a smoother transition.The adjustments to the implementation plan are outlined in this circular, including key steps that industry should take to prepare for CORENET X implementation
Published Date:
23 January 2025
Effective Date:
23 January 2025
Promotional
BCA
SAFE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF OUTRIGGERS OR OVERHEAD SUPPORTS FOR SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS
Circular on Safe Design and Installation of Outriggers or Overhead Supports for Suspended Scaffolds
Published Date:
10 January 2025
Effective Date:
10 January 2025
Pre-Consultation / Call for Comments
BCA
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO THE BUILDING CONTROL REGULATIONS 2003 (1)
Notification Of Changes To The Building Control Regulations 2003
Published Date:
02 January 2025
Effective Date:
02 January 2025
Requirements
BCA
IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN MARK CERTIFICATION BY ASSESSMENT STAGES
Revision to the Green Mark certification process to reflect the respective assessment stages: (1) Provisional assessed based on building design and/or commitment, (2) Certificate assessed based on actual/verified building performance, (3) In-Operation assessed based on actual/verified building performance during re-certification
Keywords: Green Mark
Published Date:
02 January 2025
Effective Date:
02 January 2025
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