LibGuides: 👷🏻‍♂️ Guide for ABE: ST News & Other Industry News (2024)

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has unveiled two pioneering initiatives to bolster sustainable tourism and support the Singapore Green Plan 2030. The first is the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Attraction Criteria, the world’s first global standard specifically designed for attractions; the second is the MICE Venue Sustainability Playbook, a comprehensive guide to enhancing green practices in the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) industry.

MOM: Singapore's WSH performance in 1H2024 shows sustained progress from 2023

Singapore Digital Economy Report (SGDE 2024)
by Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), Oct 2024

In 2023, Singapore’s digital economy contributed to 17.7% of GPD ($113 billion), approx. $1 out of every $6 in the economy. It's growing at a compound annual growth rate of 11.2% from 2018 to 2023. Its impact is prevalent in both I&C and non-I&C sectors, underscoring the broad-based influence of digital technologies.

▪ Singapore’s digital economy maintains momentum
▪ Enterprise digitalisation is deepening among SMEs
▪ Adoption of AI on the rise, especially among larger enterprises
▪ Tech jobs continue to grow and pay well
▪ Digital innovation grows steadily

IMDA: Annual Report and Singapore Digital Economy Report 2024, 29 Oct
IMDA: Singapore’s Digital Economy remains robust, 29 Oct
BT: Singapore digital economy shrank 2.3% in 2023; efforts to help SMEs adopt generative AI under way: IMDA, 30 Oct
ST: Singapore’s digital economy made up 17.7% of GDP in 2023, 30 Oct

BuildSG Industry Branding Campaign

Taskforce for Architectural and Engineering Consultants

The taskforce will build on existing efforts to strengthen the architectural and engineering consultancy professions, through working on the following areas:
i. Uplifting branding of the BE sector and strengthening talent inflow;
ii. Transforming the workforce and workplaces for the future;
iii. Evolving existing BE consultancy business models;
iv. Propagating sustainable industry practices.

Built Environment Industry Digital Plan (IDP)

Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2024

Winner
Mexic o City uplifts the lives of citizens through innovative & sustainable urban initiatives, especially for the less privileged.

Special Mentions
Cape Town exemplifies resilience through agile governance, navigating crises for a sustainable future.
Melbourne epitomises resilience, innovation & liveability, even amidst pandemic challenges.
Rio de Janeiro revitalises its downtown & waterfront with innovative policies.
Wellington champions urban-nature harmony with citizen-led conservation.

10 Learning & Development (L&D) focus areas for 2024:

♦ Align learning programs to business goals   ♦ Upskill employees
♦ Create a culture of learning   ♦ Help employees develop their careers
♦ Improve employee retention ♦ Support employees through organizational change
♦ Improve learner engagement   ♦  Measure the success of learning programs
♦ Ensure diversity, equity & inclusion ♦ Promote employee well-being

IHL Student Projects

Industry News from Government & Other Agencies

JTC: The sky is the limit: WOHA's Wong Mun Summ on cities of the future

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the PA-MND Kopi Talk on New Flat Classification Framework

MND: Speech by MOS Faishal Ibrahim at Professional Engineers Board Day of Dedication 2024

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the URA Architectural Heritage Awards 2024

MND: Speech by 2M Indranee Rajah at the Urban Design Roundtable, "Shaping Liveable Cities Through Urban Design"

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the URA Urban Lab Exhibition - “Delivering Into The Future: Enabling Safe and Efficient Deliveries”

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the official opening of the Jurong Port Integrated Construction Park

PUB: Implementation of Earth Control Measures at construction sites

SGBC: COP29 Singapore Pavilion: Realising our Shared Climate Vision Together

SGBC: Building Transition: Financing Market Transformation

SGBC: Singapore nominations deliver outstanding performance at WorldGBC Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards 2024

STB: Singapore Tourism Board accelerates its sustainability journey with bold industry-wide initiatives

URA: Bringing together innovative solutions to enhance last-mile deliveries

URA: Celebrating our heritage stewards and enhancing Singapore’s built heritage landscape

URA: Kickstart the new year festivities with the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2025

URA: Shaping future of work should consider all aspects of life

WSH Council: Rescindment of award from WSH Awards recipient who falsified application information

Entreprise Singapore: New Technical Reference to Minimise Emissions from Indoor Paints and Coatings, Ensure Indoor Air Quality

Enterprise Singapore: Additional S$440 million in funding to drive growth of deep tech through partnerships with prominent global VCs

JTC: A man-made industrial 'canyon' that blends with nature at Jurong Innovation District

JTC: Building a pedestrian overhead bridge? Here are four key insights

MND: Speech by SMS Tan Kiat How at the Launch of "Enabling Sustainable Growth: Shaping the Future of Work" Exhibition

MND: Speech by SMS Tan Kiat How at the HDB PEAK Forum

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at HDB Awards Dinner 2024

MND: Acceptance speech by SMS Tan Kiat How 58th Institution of Engineers Singapore Annual Dinner

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee 58th Institution of Engineers Singapore Annual Dinner

MND: Speech by MOS Faishal Ibrahim at the Specialist Trade Alliance of Singapore (STAS) 3rd Edition Prefabricated Mechanical Engineering & Plumbing Day Dinner

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the MyNiceHome @ SUTD Dialogue

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the 5th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the Singapore Contractors Association Limited (SCAL) Annual Dinner

MOE: Speech by Minister of State Ms Gan Siow Huang at the Singapore Interior Design Awards 2024 Youth Category Presentation Ceremony

STB: SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH EXPEDIA GROUP TO BOOST TOURISM GROWTH AND FOSTER DIGITAL INNOVATION

URA; Shaping the future of workspaces in Singapore

WSHC: New WSH Guidelines to Help Prevent Delivery Accidents

WSHC: Opening Address by Mr Vincent Phang at the Launch of CoP for WSH Officers in Healthcare

WSHC: Opening Address by Mr Vincent Phang at ASMI 26th WSH Innovation Convention

WSHC: Video Surveillance Systems - Camera Placement

BCA: Forging a Future-Ready Built Environment Sector

BCA: Trailblazers City Developments Limited and Obayashi Singapore Pte Ltd Honoured With Top BCA Awards for Business and Workforce Transformation

BCA: South Beach Tower Office First to Receive Green Buildings Innovation Cluster (GBIC) 2.0 Demonstration Programme Support to Achieve 75% Energy Efficiency¹

BCA: Under the new Mandatory Energy Improvement regime, owners of energy-intensive buildings will be required to conduct an energy audit and implement energy efficiency improvement measures to reduce energy consumption.

IMDA: Factsheet on refreshed Built Environment Industry Digital Plan

JTC: A man-made industrial 'canyon' that blends with nature at Jurong Innovation District

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the Opening of Bidadari Park

MND: Speech by 2M Indranee Rajah at BCA Awards Ceremony 2024

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at NUS Cities Symposium 2024 - "Liveable Cities in Uncertain Times"

MND: Speech by 2M Indranee Rajah at Society of Project Managers' 29th Anniversary Gala Dinner

MND: Speech by MOS Faishal Ibrahim at the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) Real Estate Conference 2024

MTI: Speech by SMS Low Yen Ling at Meinhardt Singapore's 50th Anniversary Celebration

NParks: Opening of Bidadari Park and Alkaff Lake marks another milestone in realising the vision for Bidadari estate

NParks: NParks completes Jurong Lake Gardens with opening of rejuvenated Chinese and Japanese Gardens

NParks: NParks opens new Therapeutic Garden at West Coast Park with features that cater to diverse range of users, including seniors and children with special needs

EDB: Edges of Southeast Asia 2024 (2nd ed)

LTA: Master Plan Consultant Appointed for North-South Corridor’s Surface Streets

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at The Singapore Garden Festival Awards Night

MND: Speech by 2M Indranee Rajah at Singapore Garden Festival : Singapore Gardeners' Cup Awards Ceremony

MND: Speech by SMS Tan Kiat How at the 8th Global Botanic Gardens Congress

MND: Speech by 2M Indranee Rajah At The Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore’s (Aces) 53rd Anniversary Gala Dinner

MND: Speech by MOS Faishal Ibrahim at Singapore Real Estate Agents Excellence Awards 2024

MND: Remarks by Minister Desmond Lee on the Measures to Cool HDB Resale Market & Provide More Support for First-Time Home Buyers

MND: Speech by 2M Indranee Rajah at the Built Environment Leaders Retreat

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee on the Silver Upgrading Programme

MND: Speech by 2M Indranee Rajah at the Launch of the Centre for Environment and Ageing Well (ENgAGE) at the College of Design and Engineering at NUS

NP: HORTICULTURE EXCELLENCE IN FULL BLOOM AT SINGAPORE GARDEN FESTIVAL 2024

NP: COMMUNITY GARDENERS FROM SOUTH EAST DISTRICT BAG TOP AWARDS AT THE SINGAPORE GARDENERS' CUP

NP: New Southeast Asia Plant Phenology Network announced at 8th Global Botanic Gardens Congress hosted in Singapore, the first time the Congress is held in Southeast Asia

BCA: BCA Design and Engineering Safety Award (DESA) Recognises Innovation and Safety in Singapore's Built Environment

JTC: Integrated Master Planning and Adaptive Reuse: Shaping the Future of Singapore’s Land Use

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee on the Home Improvement Programme at "Nanyang by Foot"

MND: Speech by SMS Sim Ann on the Home Improvement Programme at The Community Garden, Kampung Kaki

MND: Opening Remarks by Minister Desmond Lee at The Good Stories Celebratory Event

MND: Speech by SMS Tan Kiat How for The Launch of JP Nelson Equipment Pte Ltd's New Office

MOM: Speech at Workplace Safety and Health Awards 2024

MOM: Speech at REDAS WSH Leadership Forum 2024

MOM: Guest-of-Honour Address at SCAL Environment Health and Safety Campaign 2024

NP: New features at Japanese Garden at Jurong Lake Gardens shaping up through community involvement

SSG: 10 New Work-Study Programmes to be Launched This Year, Including Courses in Growth Economies

STB: Singapore Tourism Board Launches Concept and Price Revenue Tender for a Wellness Attraction at the Marina South Coastal Site

WSHCouncil: WSH Awards 2024

BCA: BCA Partners Industry to Pilot First-of-Its-Kind Research and Innovation Solutions to Enhance Efficiency of Cooling Systems in Buildings

BCA: Strong Showing of High Calibre Submissions Fuel Strong Competition for Top Honours at SGBC-BCA Leadership in Sustainability Awards 2024

BCA: BCA Pilot Study: Management Corporations Are More Satisfied With Service Performance of Managing Agents Who Are Accredited

HDB: Over $95 Million Set Aside to Fund 23 Upgrading Projects in HDB Neighbourhoods, Benefiting More than 15,600 Households

HDB: HDB Unveils Masterplan for Chencharu: A Vibrant Village, Connecting Communities and Heritage

MND: 2024 private housing supply highest since 2013 with latest 2H2024 Government Land Sales (GLS) Programme

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee on the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme

MND: Opening Address by Minister Desmond Lee at World Cities Summit 2024 Mayors Forum

MND: Closing Address by Minister Desmond Lee at World Cities Summit 2024 Mayors Forum

MND: Opening Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at World Cities Summit 2024 Opening Plenary

MND: Speech by MOS Faishal at World Cities Summit 2024 Cities for People - City Network for The Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize (LKYWCP Network) Convening Session

MND: Opening Address by 2M Indranee Rajah at World Cities Summit 2024 Closing Plenary

MND: Speech by 2M Indranee Rajah at Singapore Green Building Council Gala Dinner

MND: Speech by 2M Indranee Rajah at The Launch of URA X InstaSG 'Mad About Singapore' 2024 Exhibition

MOM: ILO and Singapore agree continuation of efforts to support decent work across ASEAN region

NEA: $90 Million Boost For The Environmental Services Industry

NEA: Nine Polytechnic And ITE Students Receive Environmental Services Scholarships

PUB: Bidadari Underground Service Reservoir

SLA: SLA;SLA announces new collaborations to deepen regional skills development in land administration and management, and support solutions to tackle Singapore’s urban heat effect

URA: CLC and URA launch the City Network for the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize

URA: Speech by Ms Indranee Rajah, Second Minister for National Development at the Launch of URA X InstaSG ‘Mad About Singapore’ 2024 exhibition

EDB: 10 Key Takeaways From Founders’ Forum Asia 2024

JTC: Punggol Digital District clinches Platinum Award for BCA Green Mark Districts

LTA: LTA Awards Civil Contract for Design and Construction of CRL Turf City Station and Tunnels under the Cross Island Line Phase 2

MND: Opening Speech by 2M Indranee Rajah at 74th FIABCI World Real Estate Congress 2024

MND: Opening Address by Minister Desmond Lee at Pre-University Seminar 2024 Opening Ceremony

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at The Launch of The Bukit Timah Turf City Exhibition

MND: Speech by 2M Indranee Rajah for The 61st Singapore Institute of Architect (SIA)'s Annual Dinner

MND: Closing Remarks by Minister Desmond Lee at The 'Long Island' Public Engagement at the URA Centre

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee on plans to designate a new Marine Park at Lazarus South-Kusu Reef

STB: Porsche announces the first regional Porsche Experience Centre, set to open in Singapore in 2027

STB: Marina Bay Sands, UOB and Singapore Tourism Board enter next partnership to enhance Marina Bay precinct

STB: Singapore Tourism Board announces initiatives that champion a more sustainable and impactful MICE industry

STB: DISCOVER SENTOSA ANEW THROUGH THE PARTNERSHIP OF ICONIC BRANDS

URA: i Light Singapore opens on 31 May 2024 with 17 eclectic artworks and a slew of exciting programmes to inspire sustainable lifestyles

URA: Heritage, nature and inclusive spaces to anchor new housing estate at Bukit Timah Turf City

URA: Mexico City conferred Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2024

Guide for Virtual Top/CSC 360 Capture
by BCA, Apr 2024

Introduction

Part 1. Assessing project suitability for virtual inspection
Part 2. Preparing for 360 capture
Part 3. Conducting the virtual capture
Part 4. Submission and reviewing of the 360 capture for visual inspection

Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)

BCA: Launch of NEC4 Contract for Construction and Engineering Projects in Singapore

JTC: JTC and Tiny Pod to introduce Singapore’s first co-living train hotel in LaunchPad @ one-north

MND: Speech by SMS Tan Kiat How at the SUTD "Trees for a Better World" Tree Planting Day

MND: Speech by 2M Indranee Rajah at Huttons Gala Award

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the OrangeTee Annual Convention

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at URA's Recreation Master Plan Roving Exhibition Launch

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the Opening of Rail Corridor Buona Vista Node

MND: Speech by Minister Desmond Lee at the launch of the Singapore Terrestrial Conservation Plan

NP: 18 international floral designers set to compete in the new Floral Windows to the World Championship format at Singapore Garden Festival 2024

PUB: Singapore's water infrastructure wins international recognition at Global Water Awards

PUB: Renowned Dutch microbiologist and expert in water quality and health named Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2024 Laureate

SCAL: SCAL WSH Committee Shares Insights On How They Manage Heat Stress

STB: Unveiling of 'The Dream Sphere': Singapore Pavilion's Design for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan

STB: Wellness Festival Singapore 2024 returns with a longer run and a new anchor homegrown event

URA: More opportunities for active lifestyles, well-being and community bonding through a Recreation Master Plan

URA: i Light Singapore celebrates 10th edition with “eco-tastic” art and extended experiences across Marina Bay and neighbouring precincts

URA: New Buona Vista community node along Rail Corridor offers inclusive space for play, nature recreation and bonding

♦ Pan Pacific Orchard: An Icon of Tropical Hospitality with the Environment in Mind - Page 4
♦ Navigating the Decarbonisation Imperative: Measuring, Monitoring, Optimising - Page 14
♦ Charting a Sustainable Future: Singapore Pools' Green Journey - Page 20
♦ Painting a Sustainable Future for Singapore - Page 28
♦ Navigating the Green Revolution - Page 36
♦ Cultivating Change: How Vertical Farming is Elevating Sustainability in Urban Singapore - Page 44
♦ Data-Driven Digital Transformation for Green and Sustainable Buildings - Page 52
♦ Understanding District Cooling Systems - Page 58