The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is an agency under the Ministry of National Development, championing the development of an excellent built environment for Singapore. “Built environment” refers to buildings, structures and infrastructure in our surroundings that provide the setting for the community’s activities.
Core Functions
Building Engineering Group
- Approval of structural plans
- Permit for building works
- Registration of Accredited Checkers
Building Plan and Management Group
- Approval of building plans
- Issuance of Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) and Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC)
- Outdoor advertisement licensing
- Building maintenance and Strata Management
- Regulation of amusement rides safety
- Barrier-free Accessibility and Universal Design
Special Functions Group
- Engineering services for Civil Defence shelters & key installations
- Periodic structural inspections
- Enforcement on unauthorised construction
- Coastal protection
Business Development Group
- Procurement policies
- Construction economics and resource planning
- Management of aggregate terminals
- Construction engineering capability development
Manpower and Strategic Policy Group
- Manpower policies and career promotion
- Trade skills training and certification
- Human Capital Development
- Organisational excellence
Technology Development Group
- CONQUAS and Quality Mark programme
- ISO 9000, ISO 14000, OHSAS 18000 certification
- Green Mark Assessment
- Green Building Policy
Corporate Development Group
- Administration, Finance and IT
- Corporate Communications, 3P Partnership and Customer Service
International Development Group
- Facilitate export of construction services
Construction Productivity Group
- Productive technology adoption
- Productive improvement process
- Buildability and Constructability
Research Group
- Sustainable construction
- Research and development
BCA Academy
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes, including professional level training for industry practitioners
- Centres of Excellence to build capability: Centre for Construction IT (BIM); Centre for Construction Skills
Training; Centre for Workplace Safety and Health
- Diploma programmes
- Skills training
Information Credits : BCA
Core Functions
Building Engineering Group
- Approval of structural plans
- Permit for building works
- Registration of Accredited Checkers
Building Plan and Management Group
- Approval of building plans
- Issuance of Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) and Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC)
- Outdoor advertisement licensing
- Building maintenance and Strata Management
- Regulation of amusement rides safety
- Barrier-free Accessibility and Universal Design
Special Functions Group
- Engineering services for Civil Defence shelters & key installations
- Periodic structural inspections
- Enforcement on unauthorised construction
- Coastal protection
Business Development Group
- Procurement policies
- Construction economics and resource planning
- Management of aggregate terminals
- Construction engineering capability development
Manpower and Strategic Policy Group
- Manpower policies and career promotion
- Trade skills training and certification
- Human Capital Development
- Organisational excellence
Technology Development Group
- CONQUAS and Quality Mark programme
- ISO 9000, ISO 14000, OHSAS 18000 certification
- Green Mark Assessment
- Green Building Policy
Corporate Development Group
- Administration, Finance and IT
- Corporate Communications, 3P Partnership and Customer Service
International Development Group
- Facilitate export of construction services
Construction Productivity Group
- Productive technology adoption
- Productive improvement process
- Buildability and Constructability
Research Group
- Sustainable construction
- Research and development
BCA Academy
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes, including professional level training for industry practitioners
- Centres of Excellence to build capability: Centre for Construction IT (BIM); Centre for Construction Skills
Training; Centre for Workplace Safety and Health
- Diploma programmes
- Skills training
Information Credits : BCA