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22 FIRMS RECOGNISED WITH - More small firms driving environmentally and socially responsible practices at
worksites 7 May 2013, (Tuesday) – 22 builders will be receiving the Green and Gracious Builder
Award at BCA Awards on 16 May 2013 at Resorts World Sentosa. The top five
‘Star’ rating are Expand Construction
Asia Pte Ltd, Lum Chang Building Contractors
Another 10 companies will receive the ‘
companies will be presented with a ‘Merit’ Award.
getting the award for the first time.
2. The Green and Gracious Builder Award
was conceived in consultation with industry players. Similar
Social Responsibility (CSR), it was
promoting sustainability, environmental protection and considerate practices during the
construction phase of a development.
Green and Gracious Builder awards
‘Star’ practices
3. ‘Star’ award winner, Hwa Seng Builder
widening of the Pan Island Expressway
Cantilever Truss Shoring system
beams while the bridge widening works are in progress.
widening work to be carried out without the need for constant closure of the roads adjacent
and/or below it and without having to divert
4. “Twenty years ago, road
carriageway and/or expressway, which takes place before people move
Today, road works have evolved into carriageway wi
residents or carried out at existing
are moderating traffic jams while carrying out the intended
RECOGNISED WITH GREEN AND GRACIOUS BUILDER AWARDfirms driving environmentally and socially responsible practices at
22 builders will be receiving the Green and Gracious Builder
Award at BCA Awards on 16 May 2013 at Resorts World Sentosa. The top five
Expand Construction Pte Ltd, Hwa Seng Builder Pte Ltd, Kajima Overseas
Chang Building Contractors Pte Ltd and Unison Construction
Another 10 companies will receive the ‘Excellent’ award while the remaining seven
will be presented with a ‘Merit’ Award. Out of the 22 winners, 17 builders will be
award for the first time.
Green and Gracious Builder Award is based on good international practices and
was conceived in consultation with industry players. Similar to the concept of Corporate
was introduced in 2009 to recognise builders’ efforts in
promoting sustainability, environmental protection and considerate practices during the
construction phase of a development. To-date, 65 builders have been recognised with the
awards.
award winner, Hwa Seng Builder (HSB) whose current projects include the
widening of the Pan Island Expressway from Toh Tuck Flyover to Adam Road, used the
system, which comprise of a triangular truss sections bolted to the
beams while the bridge widening works are in progress. This system enables the
work to be carried out without the need for constant closure of the roads adjacent
without having to divert traffic during peak hours and day time.
“Twenty years ago, road construction often involved the construction of new
carriageway and/or expressway, which takes place before people moved into the estate.
evolved into carriageway widening, often at very close
existing road junctions or expressways. The imminent challenges
are moderating traffic jams while carrying out the intended carriageway widening
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UILDER AWARDS firms driving environmentally and socially responsible practices at
22 builders will be receiving the Green and Gracious Builder
Award at BCA Awards on 16 May 2013 at Resorts World Sentosa. The top five that earned a
, Kajima Overseas
and Unison Construction Pte Ltd.
seven
builders will be
is based on good international practices and
orporate
introduced in 2009 to recognise builders’ efforts in
promoting sustainability, environmental protection and considerate practices during the
been recognised with the
whose current projects include the
to Adam Road, used the
bolted to the
the bridge
work to be carried out without the need for constant closure of the roads adjacent
affic during peak hours and day time.
onstruction often involved the construction of new
into the estate.
dening, often at very close proximity to
The imminent challenges
widening work on
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time without creating too much inconvenience to the motorists and nearby stakeholders. The
Cantilever Truss Shoring system is one of the many advanced technologies which HSB
adopts and allows us to continue with the widening works during the peak hours as well,”
said Mr Thomas Ng, MD, Hwa Seng Builders.
5. Another ‘Star’ winner, Unison Construction conducted real time monitoring of
electricity usage at project site offices and workers’ quarters to improve energy efficiency for
their projects. Such measures require project managers and supervisors to think through the
different ways of cutting unnecessary wastage. When such measures are implemented at
more worksites, the savings multiply and benefit the organisation, and these practices lend
support to the company’s policy of operating in a sustainable manner.
Builder, with a soft spot for trees
6. Samwoh, which is amongst the ten Excellent winners, has a soft spot for trees. To
avoid uprooting one of the trees at their ongoing project at ER 401 Project at Kallang Road,
the project manager initiated the construction of a slab over an existing open drain to divert
pedestrian footpath away from the tree.
7. Unlike a typical site office that is made from new concrete, Samwoh used recycled
concrete aggregates as a base for their site office. The eco-friendly builder also opted for a
non-conventional bridge widening design at the Sims Avenue Bridge and Sir Arthur Bridge
that reduces inconvenience to motorists brought by traffic diversion. The conventional
method requires both parapet walls to be demolished and reconstructed and the need to
divert traffic. Samwoh’s proposed design includes drilling of starter bars into the existing
structure which eliminated the need for traffic diversion. Additionally, it reduces noise and
dust so that residents staying at close proximity are less inconvenienced by these projects.
These are some of the innovative practices that mark the firm’s care for the environment and
for the public.
Merit winner puts treated water to good use
8. Joining the ranks of seven other ‘Merit’ winners is Wee Poh Construction Co. (Pte.)
Ltd. It is also one of the smaller firms driving environmentally friendly practices. Receiving
the award for the first time, the company ensured that all treated water on site were reused.
At one of its projects, Heron Bay Executive Condominium, the company used treated
rainwater from surface run off and mixed it with existing soil and grout to form Grout Mix
Piles, which were used as a retaining wall for the construction of the condominium’s
basement. This process saves the company water that could be put to other uses.
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9 “A worksite is not unlike an office, the resources at the worksite can also be put to
better use. Every year, we see more builders being recognised and upgrading to a higher
rating. This means that more and more of our builders adopt green and gracious measures
in their worksites which require the support and participation of everyone in the team, from
the project manager, supervisor and the workers. We are also seeing more small firms
participating in this scheme to go green and gracious. Indeed, in a highly built up city like
ours, it is very critical for our builders to take good care of the environment and to minimise
the impact of their work on residents. So, we are looking forward to present the awards to all
these green and gracious builders at BCA Awards to acknowledge and recognise their good
efforts.” said Dr John Keung, CEO, BCA.
10. Apart from the above mentioned firms and the practices highlighted, all the award
winning firms have put in place some or all of the following green and gracious construction
practices.
GREEN PRACTICES AND ITS IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
- Construction and demolition (C & D) waste was one of the top five waste types
generated in 2012.
- During the sorting process of C & D waste, materials such as wood, metal, paper and
plastics are recovered, which are recycled into aggregates and reused in
construction activities. Hence, every builder’s recycling effort at the worksite counts.
Vetiver plants in excavation
- During excavation, water is usually discharged from the soil, known as ‘discharged
water’. Instead of letting the discharged water flow and pollute the environment,
vetiver plants, a type of grass with tall stems and thin leaves, are used to absorb
nutrients in discharged water, stabilise the soil and protect against soil erosion.
Energy Conservation Measures: Alternate source of energy & North-South orientation
- Solar panels have been installed to tap solar energy to power site equipment, thus
reducing dependence on electricity and batteries. Likewise, wind turbines are also
used to run ventilators at workers’ rest areas instead of batteries. Depending on the
scale of a project, a site office can be built to house from 20 to 30 people. Compared
to an East-West location where more energy is needed to keep an office cooler, a
North South orientation requires less air-conditioning and conserves more energy.
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GRACIOUS PRACTICES TOWARDS A CONSIDERATE BUILT ENVIROMENT
Construction noise is an inevitable part of large infrastructural developments situated in
housing estates. So, engineers have also undertaken R & D to design and fabricate
lightweight ‘noise barriers’ that can reduce sound from 5 up to 8 decibels (dB). The typical
sound level reading between two persons in a conversation in an office is about 55 dB.
Noise reduction strategies
Generators - Builders substitute bigger generators used during the day with smaller ones in
the evening as the latter produces less noise when people return home to rest.
Shields - During night road milling works, enclosure shields are used to mitigate the impact
of noise generated.
Wet Speed Mixing (WSM) - WSM, used for soil improvement, also reduces noise and
materials at worksites.
Reduced health risk
Stagnant water arising from wet weather and washing can pose as a health risk at
construction sites. To mitigate this problem, rainwater pipes were constructed to channel
stagnant water to flower pots.
Issued by the Building and Construction Authority on 7 May 2013.
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About Building and Construction Authority The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) of Singapore champions the development of an excellent built environment for Singapore. At BCA, our mission is to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment, as these are four key elements where BCA has a significant influence. In doing so, we aim to differentiate Singapore’s built environment from those of other cities and contribute to a better quality of life for everyone in Singapore. Hence, our vision is to have "the best built environment for Singapore, our distinctive global city". BCA works closely with its education hub, the BCA Academy of the Built Environment, and industry partners to develop skills and expertise that help shape the best built environment for Singapore. For more information, visit www.bca.gov.sg.
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GREEN AND GRACIOUS BUILDER AWARD 2013
The Green and Gracious Builder Award (GGBA) aims to raise environmental
consciousness and professionalism among builders. It recognises progressive builders who
take the effort to address environmental and public concerns arising from construction works
and serves to develop a more positive image of the industry over time. The award strongly
supports BCA’s efforts in promoting sustainability, environmental protection and considerate
practices by our builders during the construction phase of a development.
The Green and Gracious Builder Award is based on good international practices and was
conceived in consultation with industry players. The Award has the following key features:
a. Focuses on both green and gracious aspects which have high impact on the
b. public to provide recognition to builders for their efforts and achievements;
c. Encourages builders to participate on a voluntary basis so they can take
d. ownership;
e. Applies at company level to encourage builders to implement best practices on
f. their sites consistently; and,
g. d. Adopts a tiered rating system to quantify performance and enable
h. differentiation of performance achievement among builders to encourage
i. continual improvement.
Four-tier rating system
Category Score Category Score
Star Above Above 90
Excellent 76-90
Merit 61-75
Certified 50-60
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Firms are assessed on their construction projects in the following areas:
a. Green (50 points): To encourage environmentally friendly best practices such as
use of recycled materials and reduction in energy and water consumption on site.
b. Gracious (40 points): To encourage gracious best practices which address the
needs and concerns of the public, such as enhanced communications, consideration
for public accessibility, mitigating noise and vibrations, minimising, if not eradicating
disturbances in the vicinity and neighbourhood.
c. Innovation (10 points): To recognise firms which have adopted innovative solutions
or technologies to address environmental concerns, site challenges, productivity
and/or minimise the concerns of the public.
In addition, bonus points of up to 5 points are given to recognise outstanding
achievements such as relevant construction industry awards and the number of Green Mark
projects carried out by the firm.
Certification
• The GGBS certification is valid for three years.
• Companies will be audited annually by BCA during the three year certification.
• To maintain their certification or upgrade to a higher rating, builders are required to
renew in the third year.
• Upon successful recertification, the new rating is valid for an additional three years.
• Companies with sub-par performance in two consecutive audits may risk being
downgraded at renewal.
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SUMMARY OF GGBA 2013 AWARD WINNERS
STAR
1. Expand Construction Pte Ltd (previously ‘Excellent’)
2. Hwa Seng Builder Pte Ltd
3. Kajima Overseas Asia Pte Ltd
4. Lum Chang Building Contractors Pte Ltd (previously ‘Excellent’)
5. Unison Construction Pte Ltd (previously ‘Excellent’)
EXCELLENT
6. Alpine Bau GmbH
7. China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited Singapore Branch
8. Ed. Zublin AG, Singapore Branch
9. Greatearth Construction Pte Ltd
10. Koon Construction & Transport Co. Pte. Ltd. (previously ‘Merit)
11. KTC Civil Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd
12. Kwan Yong Construction Pte Ltd ( previously ‘Merit’)
13. Samwoh Corporation Pte. Ltd.
14. Sato Kogyo (S) Pte. Ltd.
15. Sunhuan Construction Pte Ltd
MERIT
16. BHCC Construction Pte Ltd
17. Hock Guan Cheong Builder Pte Ltd
18. Horti-Flora Services Pte Ltd
19. Kimly Construction Pte Ltd
20. Singa Development Pte Ltd
21. Singapore Piling and Civil Engineering Pte Ltd
22. Wee Poh Construction Co. (Pte.) Ltd
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22 GGBA BUILDERS
STAR
Expand Construction Pte Ltd
Expand Construction Pte Ltd is a Grade A1 “General Building” BCA registered contractor.
Current projects
• Proposed Public Housing Development at Punggol West C28 and Proposed Erection
of Mixed Strata Landed Housing Development at East Coast Avenue.
Key Features
• Use of grout mix piles instead of conventional sheet piles during piling stage to enhance
productivity and reduce noise and vibration generated.
• Initiated alternate pile cap design for tower crane foundation to reduce noise and dust
generated from hacking works.
• Initiated alternate design from reinforced concrete to precast components to speed up
construction process and reduce noise and vibration generated from cast in situ concrete
works.
• Support precast beams with steel brackets welded to existing steel columns to improve
productivity and savings in materials by eliminating the use of temporary scaffolding.
• Extensive recycling of construction materials for various works.
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Hwa Seng Builder Pte Ltd
Hwa Seng Builder Pte Ltd is a Grade A1 “Civil Engineering” BCA registered contractor.
Current projects
• Contract ER343 Widening of Pan Island Expressway from Bukit Timah Expressway
to Adam Road
• Contract ER371 Widening of Pan Island Expressway from Clementi Avenue 6 to
Bukit Timah Expressway
• Contract ER412 Widening of Bukit Batok East Avenue 3
• Improvement of PIE Slip Road between Clementi North Flyover and Toh Tuck
Flyover
• Construction of West (South) Aircraft Parking Apron Associated Taxiways and
Ancillary Works at Seletar Airport.
Key Features
• Extensive adoption of advanced technology at project sites.
• Reduction of noise and vibration arising from demolition works by using wire saw for
cutting of parapet walls.
• Use of Cantilever Truss Shoring System at work areas above existing live traffic to reduce
inconvenience caused by traffic diversion to motorists.
• Extensive recycling of demolished materials for various construction activities at project
sites.
• Implemented advance tree planting at construction zones located close to residential
areas as a form of barrier to reduce noise and dust generated.
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Kajima Overseas Asia Pte Ltd
Kajima Overseas Asia Pte Ltd is a Grade A1 ““General Building” BCA registered contractor.
Current projects
Skyline, Singapore University of Technology and Design, School of Medicine NUS MD1,
Seletar Mall, Media Complex and Carlton Hotel.
Key Features
• Omitting the use of formwork and concrete at column and beam joint area through the
introduction of Precast Lotus Root System for typical floor construction. This improves
the cycle time and buildability of the building and helps in conserving the use of
construction materials.
• Adopt the use of king post with permanent precast column for top down construction to
speed up construction process and reduce construction materials.
• Reduction of noise and dust generated through the use of remote control wall saw.
• Extensive use of advanced technology such as mini crusher during demolition works to
mitigate the impact of noise and dust generated.
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Lum Chang Building Contractors Pte Ltd
Lum Chang Building Contractors Pte Ltd is a Grade A1 “General Building and Civil
Engineering” BCA registered contractor.
Current projects
Contract 912 Design and Construction of Station at Bukit Panjang and Tunnels for
Downtown Line 2, Esparina Residences, Metropolis and 2M2P.
Key Features
• Extensive use of noise barriers such as customised inflatable noise barriers to reduce
noise generated from construction works.
• Conservation of energy through the use of solar-powered aircraft warning light on tower
crane.
• Use of automated wheel washing bay for greater productivity and optimise usage of
water.
• Steel plates instead of concrete blocks were used during pile load test to conserve
materials and prevent toppling of concrete blocks.
• Conservation of trees at project sites.
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Unison Construction Pte Ltd
Unison Construction Pte Ltd is a Grade B2 “General Building” BCA registered contractor.
Current project
Buckley Classique.
• Real time monitoring of electricity usage at project site offices and workers’ quarters to
improve energy efficiency for projects.
• Extensive use of noise barriers to mitigate noise generated during construction.
• Comprehensive welfare benefits for workers such as providing air-conditioned housing
for the workers’ quarters, and providing hand dryers and washing machines.
• Implementation of Demolition Protocol for systematic demolition and salvaging of
construction waste materials.
• Use of biometric face recognition device to enhance site processes and security.
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EXCELLENT
Alpine Bau GmbH (Singapore Branch) is a Grade A1 “Civil Engineering” BCA registered
contractor.
Current projects
Contract 917 Design and Construction of Stations and Tunnels at Sixth Avenue and King
Albert Park for Downtown Line 2, and Contract 918 Design and Construction of Station and
Tunnels at Tan Kah Kee for Downtown Line 2.
Key Features
• Extensive use of noise barriers at the project sites to mitigate noise generated during
construction.
• Transplantation of trees at project sites.
• Innovative use of cooling tower for tunnel construction works to provide better tunnel
ventilation.
• Conservation effort to retain the Hwa Chong International Gateway that is affected by
the construction works.
• Innovative use of the Slurry Treatment Plant to mitigate the impact of noise generated.
China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited Singapore Branch
Current projects
Contract 929 Construction and Completion of Kaki Bukit Station for Downtown Line 3 and
Contract 932A Construction and Completion of Kallang Bahru Station for Downtown Line 3.
Key Features
• North-South orientation of site office to conserve energy consumption by reducing the
cooling load required.
• Extensive use of noise barriers to mitigate the impact of noise generated by
construction works.
• Gracious effort in constructing a barrier free access ramp used by elderly citizens
visiting a restaurant adjacent to the construction site.
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Ed. Zublin AG, Singapore Branch
Ed. Zublin AG, Singapore Branch is a Grade A1 “Civil Engineering” BCA registered
contractor.
Current projects
Sewerage Scheme to Serve Jurong Eastern Catchment, Package A, Proposed Sewers
along Jurong West Avenue 2 and Sewerage Scheme to Serve Jurong Eastern Catchment,
Package B, Proposed Sewers along Jalan Boon Lay.
Key Features
• Use of Caisson Sinking Method for shaft construction to speed up the construction
process and reduce noise and vibration generated.
• Improvised use of desanding machine together with centrifuge system to reuse treated
wastewater for pipe-jacking works.
• Innovative use of Dual Mode with intermediate jacking system for longer drive during
pipe-jacking works to improve productivity and conserve resources.
• Innovative use of precast reducer slab system for manhole construction to improve
productivity, enhance safety and reduce use of construction materials.
• Transplantation of trees at the project sites.
Greatearth Construction Pte Ltd
Greatearth Construction Pte Ltd is a Grade A1 “General Building and Civil Engineering” BCA
registered contractor.
Current projects:
• National Continuing Education and Training (CET) East Campus and Watercolours
Executive Condominium.
Key Features
• Reduction of cooling load required at North-South orientation of site office to conserve
energy.
• Conservation of energy through installation of wind turbine ventilators at the roof of
workers’ rest area.
• Real time noise monitoring on site by displaying ‘live’ noise reading on LED panel.
• Use of concrete weighing bridge on site to monitor delivery of concrete in order to
reduce wastage.
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• Installation of green wall with automated irrigation system to improve aesthetics of the
site office.
Koon Construction & Transport Co. Pte. Ltd.
Koon Construction & Transport Co. Pte. Ltd. is a Grade A1 “Civil Engineering” BCA
registered contractor. Their current projects include
Current projects
Proposed Rehabilitation and Earthworks at Landfill Site off Tampines Road, Proposed
Construction of Seletar Link and Widening of Tampines Expressway.
Key Features
• Zero tree wastage achieved during clearing of site as all cut trees were recycled as
fertilizer in the form of wood chips.
• Used vetiver plants to absorb nutrients in discharged water.
• Introduced engineering controls to vibro compacted sand to mitigate the impact of noise
generated.
• Innovated the leachate treatment system by diluting leachate with storm water before
disposal, this reduces the amount of chemicals for treatment.
• Extensive tree conservation at project site.
KTC Civil Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd
KTC Civil Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd is a Grade A1 “Civil Engineering” BCA
registered contractor.
Current projects
Their current project includes Contract 925A Construction and Completion of Tampines
Station for Downtown Line 3.
Key Features
• Alternate use between day and night generators on site to optimise diesel consumption
and reduce impact of noise generated.
• Implementation of engineering controls during piling works to reduce noise and vibration.
• Conservation of trees at project site.
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• North-South orientation of site office together with other green site office features achieved
greater energy conservation.
• Use of automated wheel washing bay for greater productivity and optimise usage of water.
Kwan Yong Construction Pte Ltd
Kwan Yong Construction Pte Ltd is a Grade A2 “General Building” BCA registered
contractor.
Current projects
Proposed Ngee Ann Polytechnic Campus Expansion, Proposed Erection of Specialised
Secondary School at Woodlands Drive 64/Woodlands Avenue 6 and Proposed Erection of
Primary School at Prince Charles Crescent.
Key Features
• Innovative use of CCTV monitoring system together with mobile phone application to
enhance
monitoring of site progress and activities.
• Installed motion sensors in the site office to conserve energy consumption.
• Use of wall saw cutting machine to reduce noise and dust.
• Use of automated wheel washing bay for greater productivity and optimise usage of water.
• Conservation of trees at project sites.
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Samwoh Corporation Pte. Ltd.
Samwoh Corporation Pte. Ltd. is a Grade A1 “Civil Engineering” BCA registered contractor.
Current projects
Contract ER401 Widening of Roads in Kallang area, Contract ER402 Widening of Fort Road
and Mountbatten Road between Nicoll Highway and Kampong Arang Road and Contract
488 Construction of At-Grade Road System at Marina South.
Key Features
• Innovative use of recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) for the base of the site offices.
• Initiated alternate proposal for bridge widening design to reduce traffic diversion works,
mitigate
generation of dust, debris, noise and vibration.
• Use of spreader beam instead of conventional belt to hoist existing bus stop to its new
location, this conserves use of resources.
• Innovative use of slab over drain design at project in order to save a tree on site.
• Conservation of trees and fishes at the project sites.
Sato Kogyo (S) Pte. Ltd.
Sato Kogyo (S) Pte. Ltd. is a Grade A1 “General Building and Civil Engineering” BCA
registered contractor.
Current projects
Contract 928 Construction of Bedok Town Park Station and Tunnels for Downtown Line 3,
Contract 932 Construction of Mattar Station and Tunnels for Downtown Line 3,
Contract 936 Construction of Bencoolen Station and Hotel Grand Central.
Key Features
• Extensive use of noise barriers at project sites to mitigate the impact of noise generated
due to construction works.
• Use of reverse rotary method for casing installation to reduce noise and vibration.
• Use of potable traffic signal system for better traffic control at site to enhance safety of
motorists.
• Machineries are descended via a steel ramp to reduce crane usage.
• Tree protection at project sites.
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Sunhuan Construction Pte Ltd
Sunhuan Construction Pte Ltd is a Grade A1 “General Building” BCA registered contractor.
Current projects
Building Construction at Punggol East C39, Proposed Construction at Punggol East C40 and
Building Construction at Punggol East C41.
Key Features
• Reduction of noise and usage of materials by using Wet Speed Mixing (WSM) for soil
improvement works.
• Use of automated wheel washing bay for greater productivity and optimise usage of water.
• Recycling effort through the use of recycled concrete for the lift shaft catch platform in lift
upgrading project.
• Improvement in productivity and conserve materials by using precast wall for lift opening in
lift upgrading project, instead of reinforced concrete.
• Pile test conducted with Statnamic Load Test using explosives in lieu of conventional
Ultimate Load Test, this reduces usage of cranes and prevents toppling of concrete blocks.
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MERIT
BHCC Construction Pte Ltd
BHCC Construction Pte Ltd is a Grade B1 “General Building” BCA registered contractor.
Current projects
Public Housing Development at Fajar Road, Addition & Alteration Work and New Extension
to Yishun Primary School, East Spring Primary School and Qifa Primary School.
Key Features
• Mitigated stagnant water at the site office through innovative construction of rainwater
downpipe to incorporate flower pots for planting.
• Initiate proactive sharing sessions by public agencies like NEA to promote environmental
awareness amongst workers.
Hock Guan Cheong Builder Pte Ltd
Hock Guan Cheong Builder Pte Ltd is a Grade A2 “General Building” BCA registered
contractor. Their current projects include Woodlands N1 C19 and L’viv.
Key Features
• Design of floating pile cap for footing of tower crane to allow simultaneous top down
construction for basement works.
• Utilise resources by incorporating working platform onto the facade precast component
before hoisting, this replaces scaffolding for roof works and tower crane tie back
construction.
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Horti-Flora Services Pte Ltd
Horti-Flora Services Pte Ltd is a Grade B2 “General Building and Civil Engineering” BCA
registered contractor.
Current projects
Development of Green Core with an Integrated Hydrology Plan in Clean Tech Park, Active
Beautiful Clean Waters Project at Windsor Park Estate and Proposed Development of Jalan
Rumah Tinggi Park.
Key Features
• Extensive tree conservation at project site.
• Use of Gabion Wall as a bio-engineering feature in lieu of conventional concrete wall for
water filtration during river construction.
Kimly Construction Pte Ltd
Kimly Construction Pte Ltd is a Grade A1 “General Building” BCA registered contractor.
Their current projects include The Vermont at Cairnhill and 76 Shenton and Pavilion Park.
Key Features
• Semi top-down construction method introduced to improve productivity and reduce noise.
• Use of self-compacting concrete to mitigate the impact of noise and vibration during
concreting works.
Singa Development Pte Ltd
Singa Development Pte Ltd is a Grade A2 “General Building” BCA registered contractor.
Their current projects include BLISS at Kovan.
Key Features
• Proactive organising of sharing sessions by public agencies like NEA to promote
environmental awareness among the workers.
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Singapore Piling and Civil Engineering Pte Ltd
Singapore Piling and Civil Engineering Pte Ltd is a Grade A1 “General Building and Civil
Engineering” BCA registered contractor.
Current projects
• Contract 937B Tai Seng Building Facility
• Contract ER361 Widening of Keppel Viaduct
• Proposed Common Services Tunnel Phase 3B at Downtown Marina Bay of MC02.
Key Features
• Innovative design of formwork system to improve productivity and reduce material usage.
• Use of enclosure shields during night road milling works to mitigate the impact of noise
generated.
Wee Poh Construction Co. (Pte.) Ltd
Wee Poh Construction Co. (Pte.) Ltd is Grade C3 “General Building” BCA registered
contractor. Their current project includes Heron Bay Executive Condominium.
Key Features
• Extensive use of greenery to improve aesthetics around the project site.
• Innovative use of natural daylight along common areas of the site office to reduce
energy consumption.
• Innovative use of grout mix piles using treated water on site to reduce use of water
obtained directly from PUB.