Singapore’s Economy Experiences Robust Growth Amid Global Challenges
As we welcome 2024, there’s good news on the economic front for Singapore. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has published early estimates showing that the economy grew by…
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Fines Issued to Couple for Organising Illegal Worker Assembly in Singapore
SINGAPORE — A couple has been fined by a district court for orchestrating an assembly of foreign workers to demand unpaid wages from a construction company. On 26 September 2024,…
Jeffrey Siow Launches Construction for Phase 2 of Cross Island Line
SINGAPORE — Construction has officially started on six new MRT stations as part of the second phase of the Cross Island Line (CRL), which aims for completion by 2032. This…
Arrest Warrants Issued for 17 in Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse Amid Earthquake Investigation
A Thai court has responded to the tragic collapse of a skyscraper in Bangkok with the issuance of arrest warrants for 17 individuals, including key figures in the construction industry.…
Tragic Workplace Incident in Joo Chiat Claims Life of Traffic Controller
A tragic accident on Monday, 3 March 2024, has resulted in the death of a 66-year-old traffic controller at a construction site in Joo Chiat. The incident, which took place…
Completion of Pandemic-Delayed HDB Projects: Key Collection Begins for Residents
After a challenging waiting period, homeowners at Punggol Point Cove can finally collect their keys to new flats as all 92 pandemic-delayed Build-To-Order (BTO) projects have been completed. This is…
Workplace Safety Comes Under Scrutiny Following Fatalities in Jurong
In a tragic turn of events, Singapore’s construction sector is making headlines for incidents that highlight ongoing safety concerns. Just a day apart, two separate incidents have raised alarms about…
Singapore’s East Coast Integrated Depot Nearly Complete, Set to Open in 2026
SINGAPORE – The East Coast Integrated Depot, Singapore’s largest and the world’s first four-in-one depot, is nearing completion, with structural works about 98 per cent finished. According to the Land…
Singapore Police Investigate Suspected Arson at Yishun Executive Condo Site
A worrying series of fire incidents at a Yishun executive condominium construction site has raised alarms, with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirming the fires were intentionally started. From…
Robots Set to Revolutionise BTO Construction in Singapore by 2025
Robots Set to Revolutionise BTO Construction in Singapore by 2025 SINGAPORE — The integration of robots in construction activities is gaining momentum as the Housing and Development Board (HDB) announces…