Past Events

BCA is organising an Industry Briefing on Revised Code for Environmental Sustainability of New and Existing Buildings.  The BCA Industry Briefing will present the details of the following revised codes: Code for Environmental Sustainability of Buildings (Edition 4.0) under the ES Regulations 2008 Code on Environmental Sustainability Measures for Existing Buildings (Edition 3.0) under the Building Control (Environmental Sustainability Measures for Existing Buildings) Regulation 2013 Date: 5 October 2021, 2 to 4pm (Registration will start at 1.45pm) Platform: Zoom webinar Registration Link: https://go.gov.sg/es-code-briefing

TechInnovation will feature more than 400 technologies from over 160 leading technology and innovation companies that are redefining the areas of Green & Sustainable Future, Sustainable Food & Nutrition and Health & Wellness. Discover, connect and collaborate at TechInnovation from 28 to 30 September 2021. Grab your free delegate pass today: www.techinnovation.com.sg #TechInnovation2021

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With the launch of the Singapore Green Plan 2030 in early 2021 – a “whole-of-nation movement” to advance the national agenda on sustainable development to tackle climate change challenges, it is set to further shape the way people live, work, study and play. Tengah Town is set to become the model for low-carbon, smart-enabled and energy-efficient townships. With a suite of green features and smart technologies, it would raise standards of HDB living to new heights, creating a more comfortable living environment for residents. To mitigate the impact of climate change, everyone can do their part for a greener tomorrow. Co-organised by BRI and SGBC, this joint webinar will touch on various innovative sustainable initiatives like the Centralised Cooling System and how residents can do their part, including enhancing indoor air quality and energy savings, and weaving greenery into neighbourhood landscapes to promote a strong sense of place and well-being for residents. Join us and our panel of speakers for insights towards the future of smart and sustainable living, for a greener Singapore as well as network with our industry partners to explore opportunities. Register now: https://web.sgbc.online/public/event/rsvp/219

About this course: Carbon is fast becoming a global key metric to address and communicate sustainability. The decarbonisation of an organisation’s operations also helps in improving a company’s reputation and branding among investors and customers. As goals increasingly shift towards Net Zero Carbon, demand is growing for action from organisations to mitigate carbon emissions in their business operations. In today’s corporate world, the ability to understand and effectively communicate your organisation’s policies and actions towards sustainability and decarbonisation are key skills that will put you at the forefront of organisational goals. Join SGBC's Assessing the Carbon Footprint of your Organisation Course to learn how to assess the environmental impact of your organisation and gain the foundational skills needed to compute and prepare carbon emissions data for sustainability reporting. This course is ideal for: Office managers, quality management team, corporate real estate professionals, sustainability professionals, individuals keen to learn about carbon reporting. Course Objectives: Equip participants with an understanding of organisational GHG emissions, basic emissions calculations using fuel invoices and electricity bills, and the ability to apply these skills in: Target-setting for ISO14001:2015 Carbon disclosures for sustainability reporting and other frameworks In view of the current COVID-19 situation and to continue safeguarding the health and safety of our Course participants, the programme will be fully held online through the Zoom teleconferencing Platform. Register today: https://web.sgbc.online/public/event/rsvp/197

Certification remains one of the most direct and transparent ways to shape a green and low-carbon built environment. Green building rating tools transform the market by providing a framework for assessing building environmental performance and integrating sustainable development into building and construction processes. They provide a useful framework to define and elevate corporate real estate priorities, as well as for the development of market mechanisms and government policies. With the growing development of green building certifications that address specific domains, having the necessary knowledge and awareness of key schemes will add value to the credentials of any green building professional. In this SGBC Webinar, learn about the Living Building Challenge certification programme by the Institute of Living Future, with an emphasis on the Petal certification pathway. The session will also feature an overview of the WELL certification scheme from the International WELL Building Institute, exploring its features and benefits as well as its implications on human health and building design. The webinar will be rounded up by Prof. Lam Khee Poh, Dean of the NUS School of Design and Environment, who will provide valuable insights on how - and why - the National University of Singapore (NUS) has meaningfully incorporated elements from the Living Building Challenge and WELL certification in the SDE micro-campus project. Click here to register.

7 & 8 July 20201 | 10am - 6pm daily (SG Time | GMT +8) Gain insights on Innovative Construction Solutions and network virtually with over 100 regional brands on exhibits. Hear from industry experts and they discuss trends and current affairs about digitalisation for a smart and sustainability Built Environment Visit the virtual exhibition from any part of the world or at the comfort behind your computer. Sign up for your FREE trade visitor pass here: https://buildtechasia.com/buildtech-asia-digital-series/

The demand for renewable and clean energy is burgeoning with more new building projects as well as existing building retrofits adopting decarbonisation as a key objective and project outcome.  As global demand for renewable energy grows faster than anticipated, a swathe of technologies have emerged on the horizon to help projects transit to greener, cleaner forms of energy. While renewable energy projects can be costly and complex, green financing - with its emphasis on sustainability-linked metrics – is able to help catalyse renewable energy integrations towards enhanced built environment sustainability. In this webinar jointly conducted by the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) and the Society of Project Managers Singapore (SPM), and supported by HSBC Singapore, find out how green financing can support renewable energy integrations. HSBC will give an overview of harnessing green financing for renewable energy integrations, followed by a sharing by clean energy company Mainstream Renewable Power on achieving a low carbon global economy and the key elements for success, before Surbana Jurong outlines the process of incorporating renewable energy into a building project and illustrate how green financing is sought.

The World Cities Summit is an exclusive platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new partnerships. Jointly organised by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities and the Urban Redevelopment Authority, the biennial Summit has been attended by over 250 global cities and supported by leaders from government, business, international organisations and academia. For the first time since WCS commenced in 2008, the WCS 2021 will adopt a largely virtual format. From 21 to 23 June, audience members can join our global thought leaders at our WCS dialogues and plenaries remotely, which will convene a larger and more international audience. The discussions will continue with a series of monthly WCS webinars from July to November 2021. Event Website: https://www.worldcitiessummit.com.sg/  Register Now: www.go.gov.sg/wcs2021eventpartners

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Construction is undergoing a paradigm shift, with climate change, sustainability, low-carbon and zero emissions becoming buzzwords of the day. Construction professionals need to stay abreast of technology and innovations to meet the rising call for environmental sustainability, starting from the worksite. Co-organised by industry organisations the Singapore Contractors Association Limited (SCAL) and Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC), this joint webinar will shine the spotlight on green and sustainable construction. With a presentation on sustainability in practice by Gammon Pte Ltd and three innovative solutions that build towards emissions-free construction, find out what you can do to enhance sustainability on site. Register today: https://web.sgbc.online/public/event/rsvp/215

 In 2020, the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) reported that more than 3.5 billion square metres of green building space have been certified by green building rating tools administered by GBCs, an incredible rise of 1,000 percent from 2010 levels. These sustainability-centric schemes and programmes are pivotal to the transformation of the built environment, encouraging and accelerating the design, construction and operation of greener buildings. The SGBC Regional Green Building Webinar Series aims to help industry professionals learn more about the various green building standards in the region and how they have helped to transform the built environment in their respective countries. The first session will shine the spotlight on the unique context and green efforts of Australia and its built environment sector, which has been consistently ranked among the top global leaders in sustainability. Often referred to as ‘the lucky country’, Australia is often recognised for its abundant natural resources, favourable weather and good-natured people. With the impact of climate change, however, it could be seen through a much different lens. Floods, fires and droughts are common and the impacts are significant and far-reaching. As a result, there is strong conscious recognition that more needs to be done to predict and prepare for these impacts. This extends to the Australian property market where industry leaders have worked together to create and support a common vision for a sustainable property market in Australia. Hear from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and Frasers Property Industrial as they discuss the state of the sustainable property movement in Australia and how the Green Star has been evolving to meet the needs of the Australian property sector. Register today: https://web.sgbc.online/public/event/rsvp/214      

The Singapore Green Plan 2030 aims to propel Singapore's national agenda on sustainable developement. As a country, we aim to achieve long term net zero emissions, tackle climate change, reduce landfill waste and quadruple solar energy deployment. As part of the Singapore Property Show 2021, this webinar features two green building industry veterans to discuss how will the nation's emphasis on sustainability impact future homeowners and investors. Sign up for free today: https://sps2021.99.co/webinar/being-an-eco-friendly-nation-and-its-impact-on-properties/

  HKGBC is committed to helping Hong Kong’s building and construction industry to decarbonise and advance towards net zero emissions – a monumental and complex challenge in a subtropical, high-rise, high-density urban context. In support of the HKSAR Government’s recent announcement of striving to achieve carbon neutrality in Hong Kong before 2050, HKGBC is organising the “Advancing Net Zero" Webinar Series to motivate the industry in supporting the initiative, which helps to transform Hong Kong into a low-carbon city. Register here: https://www.hkgbc.org.hk/eng/news-events/events-trainings/events-detail?eventId=355

Driven by challenges brought about by the pandemic, the 2 built environment megatrends of digitalisation and sustainability are set to transform the way we design, build and operate our buildings. Technological innovations can help to monitor, rectify and refine operational issues, but thought needs to be put into their actual implementation to ensure optimal efficiency and efficacy. At the JTC-SGBC Joint Webinar this year, we will illustrate the value that artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics can bring to the built environment. JTC will share the latest on their operation optimisation journey, bringing in 2 partners – H3 and Elid Tech – to elaborate on innovations in the area of condition monitoring and robotic maintenance. SGBC Member Green Koncepts will round off the session with an overview of how sustainability and efficiency outcomes can be achieved with an AI-enabled building management system. Access this webinar's content on the SGBC Digital Academy: https://digitalacademy.sgbc.sg/course/leveraging-technology-bridging-digitalisation--sustainability

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With the rise of global temperatures, urban developments need to undergo sustainable transformation to ensure climate resilience, comfort and liveability. Climate-responsive design is essential in creating a vibrant space for the community, while optimising building elements for the reduction of negative environmental impact. This SGBC-BCA Joint Webinar aims to raise awareness and promote environmentally friendly and sustainable practices in master planning, design and implementation of district-scale developments. Dr Winston Chow, the Principal Investigator of Cooling Singapore, will share about effective strategies that mitigate warming temperatures and the urban heat island effect for the cooling of cities, while Mr Chan Ee Mun from WOHA will discuss the sustainable features and technologies of Punggol Digital District that contribute to enhancing the vibrancy of the district and community. Access this webinar's content on the SGBC Digital Academy: https://digitalacademy.sgbc.sg/course/creating-sustainable-districts-through-climate-responsive-design

Minister for National Development Mr. Desmond Lee has outlined the Singapore Green Building Masterplan (SGBMP) during a joint segment on sustainability in Parliament on 4 March 2021. The 4th edition of the SGBMP - co-created by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and SGBC - comes as part of the Singapore Green Plan 2030, which charts Singapore’s green targets over the next decade. Dubbed “80-80-80 in 2030", the SGBMP outlines 3 key targets: Target 1: Green 80% of buildings by 2030 Target 2: 80% of new buildings to be Super Low Energy Target 3: 80% improvement in energy efficiency Find out more about upcoming changes to the Green Mark scheme and Code for Environmental Sustainability of Buildings at this exclusive briefing and consultation session organised specially for Green Mark Accredited Professionals (GMAPs) and SGBC Members. BCA will share insights into the proposed changes, as well as how the Green Mark criteria will be restructured for greater impact. A discussion session has also been included to provide green building stakeholders with a better understanding of the proposed changes and discuss any areas of concerns. Access this webinar's content on the SGBC Digital Academy: https://digitalacademy.sgbc.sg/course/singapore-green-building-masterplan-2021

The built environment is the first line of defence in safeguarding human health and wellbeing. With greener, healthier buildings designed and operated in line with contemporary guidelines and standards, ease of mind can be assured when living, working and playing in the new normal. This February, sign up for 2 webinars themed around built environment health and wellbeing organised by SGBC in collaboration with SGBC Members. Hear from industry experts and built environment sector veterans on how our buildings must adapt to a post-COVID era and glean insights on a greener and healthier future. Find out more: https://mailchi.mp/sgbc/webinar-10-23022021-01

如果你有突破性的想法或创新解决方案，可以帮助建筑环境成为气候变化解决方案的一部分, 凯德“可持续发展X挑战赛“ 为你提供想法展示及项目启动的平台。 想了解更多？别急！“可持续发展X挑战赛”线上宣讲会来啦～ 自2020年11月凯德集团首届“可持续发展X挑战赛”开启报名以来，目前已收到来自全球多个国家的创新方案，还未完成方案提交的请抓紧啦! 为了帮助参赛者全面了解本次大赛并更好地准备方案，凯德集团及新加坡绿色建筑委员 (SGBC) 会将于1月26日举办“可持续发展X挑战赛”线上宣讲会。 届时，凯德集团的首席可持续发展官梁静仪 (Lynette Leong) 及 “可持续发展X挑战赛”项目总监许宝钻（Sylvia Koh-Gratton）将详细介绍赛制安排，并针对大家的问题进行解答。 千万不要错过！ 宣讲会时间1月26日（周二）下午5.30点至6.30点 报名: https://mailchi.mp/sgbc/webinar_capitaland_26012021  

The pandemic has indeed caused much disruptions globally. Closer to home, while the built environment sector is facing unprecedented challenges amidst much uncertainties, the sector is working hard and appears to be on track for a sustained recovery. The construction sector grew by 38.7% on a quarter-on-quarter seasonally adjusted basis, which was a rebound from the sharp contraction of 59.4% recorded during the Circuit Breaker period (based on advance estimate by Ministry of Trade and Industry Singapore (MTI)). While the sector is grasping with recovery, it is equally essential to look ahead, grasp opportunities and gain stronger footing to emerge stronger from this crisis and remain resilient. Join the conversation at the upcoming Built Environment and Property Prospects Seminar 2021. DETAILSDate: 18 & 19 Jan 2021Time: 9.30am - 12.30pmPhysical* & Virtual SeminarFEE: S$300 (incl. of GST)Seminar material are downloadable on event days. *The seminar on day-1 (18 Jan 2021) will be delivered in both physical and virtual formats. Physical format will be conducted at BCA Braddell Campus. Please indicate your choice of attendance clearly. Please note that the slots for physical attendance are limited. Participants will be notified separately if their option for physical attendance is successful. Successful participants are strictly required to comply with the prevailing safe management measures, including pre-event swab test, if required. All participants will be given unique link to attend both days event virtually. Find out more here: https://www.bcaa.edu.sg/bepp2021

Do you have an idea that can revolutionise the built environment or change the way we live, work and play in buildings? SGBC Founding Member CapitaLand launched the inaugural CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge and is calling for proposals across the globe to make buildings more climate-resilient, resource-efficient, healthier and safer. Outstanding ideas stand a chance to win the exclusive opportunity to pilot and implement their innovations at CapitaLand's global network of properties across more than 220 cities in over 30 countries, a mentorship with leaders from CapitaLand and the industry as well as secure up to S$50,000 in project funding. To help the industry better understand the Challenge details, SGBC is organising an information session with CapitaLand on 13 January 2021. CapitaLand’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Ms Lynette Leong will highlight the key challenge mechanics, outline the challenge statements and answer all your burning questions. If you have a groundbreaking idea or solution that can help the built environment be part of the solution to climate change, the CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge may be the platform to kickstart its development.

About this course: Carbon is fast becoming a global key metric to address and communicate sustainability. The decarbonisation of an organisation’s operations also helps in improving a company’s reputation and branding among investors and customers. As goals increasingly shift towards Net Zero Carbon, demand is growing for action from organisations to mitigate carbon emissions in their business operations. In today’s corporate world, the ability to understand and effectively communicate your organisation’s policies and actions towards sustainability and decarbonisation are key skills that will put you at the forefront of organisational goals. Join SGBC's Assessing the Carbon Footprint of your Organisation Course to learn how to assess the environmental impact of your organisation and gain the foundational skills needed to compute and prepare carbon emissions data for sustainability reporting. This course is ideal for: Office managers, quality management team, corporate real estate professionals, sustainability professionals, individuals keen to learn about carbon reporting. Course Objectives: Equip participants with an understanding of organisational GHG emissions, basic emissions calculations using fuel invoices and electricity bills, and the ability to apply these skills in: Target-setting for ISO14001:2015 Carbon disclosures for sustainability reporting and other frameworks In view of the current COVID-19 situation and to continue safeguarding the health and safety of our Course participants, the programme will be fully held online through the Zoom teleconferencing Platform. Register today: https://web.sgbc.online/public/event/rsvp/191

SGBC partners with Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology (SWITCH), the leading technology and enterprise festival for the Global-Asia innovation ecosystem. Happening on 7-11 December 2020—be prepared for an exciting week-long, round-the-clock, digital conference and exhibition showcase! Besides a world-class technology and innovation conference on insiders’ knowledge surrounding deep tech sectors and entrepreneurship, get ready for a phenomenal line-up of activities including SWITCH Market Access Sessions, Country Spotlights and Masterclasses. Join the Market Access Sessions and Country Spotlights hosted by leading innovation players from key global markets across 42 cities, such as 500 Startups, Plug and Play and APEX Brazil. Delve into exclusive knowledge on how you can enter these markets and navigate the innovation ecosystems of these cities. If you are looking to grow your startup, fundraise, improve efficiency and tech capabilities, as well as capitalise on post-COVID opportunities, SWITCH Masterclasses would be a must-have for you to stay ahead of your peers. Click here to find out more.

Sweeping global developments on the public health front have given new meaning to the phrase “a new normal”. While contemporary measures such as remote working and physical dividers serve as stopgap solutions to maintain a semblance of normalcy, true economic recovery can only be possible if we can inch closer to pre-pandemic times. Smart building solutions have been steadily gaining traction over the years, being accelerated in recent times to how technology can be utilised to safeguard human health and wellbeing. With technology helping to ensure the health of a building for its occupants, our built environment can be well-equipped to face the new normal. In this SGBC Webinar supported by SGBC Founding Member Schneider Electric, find out how smart technology can help to shape healthy buildings. Register today: https://mailchi.mp/sgbc/webinar_schneider_12112020-3

About 50 European companies in Construction & Building Technologies are on a virtual business mission to seek long term partnerships in South East Asia. These companies will be showcasing their latest solutions such as low-carbon materials, smart and green building, smart metering, solar, sustainable materials, and other environmentally and sustainable solutions. From 5 to 8 Nov, local companies can visit the EU Pavilion at PhilConstruct VX and meet with the European solution providers online between 1pm to 6pm (SGT). You are also invited to partake in these activities happening during the week:• Exhibitor Spotlight presentations, 5 Nov, 3:00 – 3:45pm (SGT) Get a brief update on how community engagement tool for city planners, sustainable/smart materials, autonomous robots and digital transformation solutions can help you. • Market Insights by Industry Expert session, 6 Nov, 2 – 3pm (SGT) Gain insights about the challenges and opportunities of Singapore’s Construction and Building industry.       Register at  https://bit.ly/2H9bfoU

With the increasing onus on sustainability, building product transparency has started to gain global traction. Changes in consumer expectations, building certification systems, international laws and standards are finally beginning to converge on standardised corporate reporting on environmental, social and health impacts. Many in the design and manufacturing communities are developing ways to easily communicate this information through what is often called a nutrition label for building products. An environmental product declaration, or EPD, is a voluntary declaration of a product’s life-cycle impact and are used for a wide variety of purposes such as green procurement, green building rating programmes and designing for the environment (ecodesign).  

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented challenges for many industries including the built environment. With a challenging global economic outlook ahead, how can sustainability goals continue to be advanced and accelerated towards a low carbon future? In this SGBC Education Spotlight webinar, speakers from SP Group will share more about digital energy technologies and case studies that bring together operational efficiency, energy efficiency and improvement in occupant well-being for commercial buildings, townships and districts. To gain perspectives and insights on how to advance sustainability to the next level in the built environment, this webinar is not to be missed. Registration is now closed. Contact [email protected] for assistance. 

  In view of the current COVID-19 outbreak, indoor environmental controls are of vital importance to prevent the spread of diseases and maintain building occupants’ health. HKGBC invited professionals from different fields including academia, consulting firms, and service or technology providers to share professional information on prevention of disease transmission, disinfection methods and air quality monitoring in indoor environment. Register here: https://www.hkgbc.org.hk/eng/news-events/events-trainings/events-detail?eventId=297

Organisations are increasingly moving towards a more sustainable future while environmental, social and governance materiality are beginning to factor heavily into business operations. Green financing has been gaining momentum here in Singapore since 2018, with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) setting up a US$2 billion green investments programme (GIP) in November 2019 to invest in public market investment strategies that have a strong green focus. MAS also released in June 2020 a consultation paper on new guidelines to manage environmental risks for financial institutions. These will help to support the Singapore financial centre in promoting environmentally sustainable projects and mitigating climate change risks in Singapore and the region. What impact will green financing have on industries such as building and construction and how can businesses tap on its benefits? In this SGBC Webinar series supported by HSBC, find out more about sustainable financing and how it could help your business unlock growth and value in the future by funding growth, driving innovation and delivering improved margins.

The inaugural BuildTech Asia Digital Series will showcase the region’s most comprehensive range of products, services and technological innovations in the entire building life cycle. In addition to the virtual networking with more than 100 international and regional brands from the built environment, there will be Free-To-Attend Webinars over the 2 day’s events of BuildTech Asia Virtual Exhibition, curated by thought leaders in the Built Environment and Construction Industry. Stay updated with new trends. Discover new services, tools, equipment and materials, as well as the advanced technologies in the field of the built environment. Meet with regional exhibitors and visit the various technologies on exhibits at the comfort behind your desk. Get your complimentary trade visitor pass here: https://buildtechasia.com/buildtech-asia-digital-series/  here

Do you know that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has consistently ranked indoor air pollution as one of the most concerning environmental dangers we all face daily? Ventilation is an important aspect for the design of buildings, embraced to prevent the spread of airborne disease. Indoor air pollutants are detrimental to the buildings' occupants' performance, affects the potential of a buildings' energy efficiency, and has wide-reaching implications on business performance as seen by the recent pandemic. In this SGBC Webinar, join speakers and experts from Education Partner Siemens as he talks about how implementing a pandemic-proof Indoor Air Quality system together with an Energy as a Service business model can assist with business continuity and ensure savings. Register for the event here: https://web.sgbc.online/public/event/rsvp/180

Buildings which are designed for people with intelligent lighting systems and interoperable building services are able to enhance comfort, improve occupant productivity as well as promote health and welling. These buildings are able to make sense of environmental parameters and continuously work to make the workday better for occupants. In this SGBC Webinar series supported by Education Partner Helvar, find out how workplaces can be transformed by putting wellbeing at the heart of spatial design. In the 1st session, the intrinsic linkage between intelligent lighting, smart sensing, interoperable building services to wellbeing will be discussed. Additionally, a case study will illustrate how intelligent and interoperable systems can reduce energy consumption, improve efficiency and positively impact health and wellbeing. Thursday, 8 October 20203:00PM - 4:00PM (SGT) The 2nd session will delve into the power of data in relation to the maintenance and monitoring of lighting systems and other building services. Through case studies and project references, the presentation will cover how intelligent lighting solutions can help drive down energy consumption, reduce operating costs, and improve building performance. Thursday, 15 October 20203:00PM - 4:00PM (SGT) Register here: https://web.sgbc.online/public/event/rsvp/181

A special session held in support of both International Built Environment Week 2020 and World Green Building Week 2020, the Act On Climate webinar aims to provide an actionable overview of the decarbonisation landscape in the Asia Pacific, with a primary focus on Singapore. The webinar will deep dive into the barriers, drivers, challenges and opportunities for the built environment to Act On Climate for a greener, more sustainable future. Click here to attend: https://www.workcast.com/ControlUsher.aspx?pak=1146304737036265&cpak=4063714484186331  

In the wake of sweeping global developments, there is a great opportunity to communicate the importance of the built environment in keeping families healthy and safe, as well as for businesses to identify new opportunities. Embedding sustainability into business operations is quickly becoming the new normal, alongside a broader systemic relook of our buildings and cities. In this SGBC Webinar series supported by Education Partner UL, explore the key built environment trends of carbon neutrality, environmental product declarations and healthy real estate.

The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) announced a bold vision to address climate change - by 2030, all new buildings, infrastructure and renovations will have at least 40% less embodied carbon with significant upfront carbon reduction, and all new buildings are net zero operational carbon. Come 2050, new buildings, infrastructure and renovations will have net zero embodied carbon, and all buildings, including existing buildings, must be net zero operational carbon. Through the “Balancing the Net Zero Equation” SGBC Webinar series held in July 2020, industry experts have covered decarbonisation efforts in the Asia Pacific and shared crucial perspectives from the built environment's key stakeholders. In this special SGBC virtual roundtable, gather deep insights and actionable knowledge to begin your own net zero journey. Read more about the event here. Register for the complimentary roundtable today.

The emphasis on human health and wellbeing has never been greater in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, with cleanliness and hygiene becoming key weapons in addressing public health concerns. The built environment sector must step up to deliver healthy, equitable, resilient spaces and places for people to live, work and play in the new normal. In this 3-part SGBC Webinar series supported by Education Series Partners Dyson and Softbank Robotics, dive into the intricacies of what is now the new normal for the foreseeable future. From enhancing workplace wellness to determining if a place is sufficiently clean, gather insights, best practices and industry intelligence from our speakers to adapt facilities for the new normal. Session #1 - Enhancing Workplace HealthTuesday, 14 July 2020, 3pm - 4pm Post-coronavirus restart, designing and adapting workplaces catering to the greater emphasis placed on public health and hygiene will be crucial for organisations. Find out how to configure and redesign your workplaces to keep occupants safe and healthy. Session #2 - How Clean is Clean?Tuesday, 21 July 2020, 3pm - 4pm Regular and effective upkeep of cleanliness have become one of the most effective weapons against the pandemic. But how clean is clean? Find out more about the metrics for cleanliness and how to take preventive cleaning measures to benefit the health and wellbeing of building occupants. Session #3 - Creating Greener, Cleaner, & Healthier Places & SpacesTuesday, 28 July 2020, 3pm - 4pm As public health converges with workplace health, workplaces now have to incorporate occupant health and wellbeing as an essential dimension to workplace design and configuration. Learn more about the evolving industry trends and associated trade-offs through a special panel discussion helmed by SGBC. Find out more and register for the series today: https://web.sgbc.online/public/event/rsvp/176

The built environment, responsible for more than a third of global carbon emissions, is in a prime position to address climate challenges through low-carbon and net-zero building principles. The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC)’s Advancing Net Zero (ANZ) project aims to consolidate and catalyse action across the globe, and highlight leadership action in total sector decarbonisation. Through a combination of thought leadership and direct intervention action, the global project aims for buildings to be Net Zero Energy by 2030 and for all buildings to be Net Zero Carbon by 2050. In this 3-part webinar series, hear perspectives on going net zero from different stakeholders in the built environment value chain, the possible pathways towards net zero and how challenges can be addressed. A roundtable discussion with the WorldGBC ANZ team will be held after the 3rd webinar session to help translate notion into action and for the WorldGBC to share about the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment. Registration for the roundtable is complimentary, and separate from the webinar registration and will be shared once finalised. Click here for more information: https://mailchi.mp/sgbc/webinar-series-anz2020?e=8ef57f98e4 Click here to register: https://web.sgbc.online/public/event/rsvp/173

Lighting is an integral part of our places and spaces, playing a vital role in the health and wellbeing of occupants, as well as contributing to energy optimisation and savings. A growing body of research has linked good lighting with improved occupant comfort, including an improved quality of sleep for occupants in workspaces that prioritise the use of daylight. In this 3-part live webinar series, delve into the intricacies of lighting design and controls, illuminating this aspect of green and healthy buildings. At each interactive webinar, hear from industry professionals and specialists on key lighting design considerations and take the opportunity to have your questions answered. The third session of Lighting the Way to Health & Sustainability is about daylighting systems. Human beings are attuned to daylight, with a body of research showing that improving employee access to natural daylight can reap productivity and health benefits. By automating daylight penetration with an efficient control strategy, workplaces and spaces can make full use of natural daylight to improve the health and wellbeing of its occupants. Session 3 features speakers Michael Heinemeier, Director at Lutron GL Limited, and Robert Tsu, Senior Lighting Designer at Aurecon. Find out more here

As the world gradually recovers from the activity restrictions imposed due to the global pandemic, employees worldwide are slowly returning to the workplace. While working-from-home has become the new norm, offices and other workplace premises still cannot be done away, but are our workplaces ready and safe for employees to return? Buildings, being where we spend the majority of our time in, have key roles to play in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of its occupants. Worldwide, building-based prevention and control measures have become one of the most important methods of fighting against the effects of the pandemic. In this special webinar, join us as we take a look at how our buildings can prepare for the resumption of work and the new business as usual. Click here to register: https://mailchi.mp/sgbc/webinar-26052020

Lighting is an integral part of our places and spaces, playing a vital role in the health and wellbeing of occupants, as well as contributing to energy optimisation and savings. A growing body of research has linked good lighting with improved occupant comfort, including an improved quality of sleep for occupants in workspaces that prioritise the use of daylight. In this 3-part live webinar series, delve into the intricacies of lighting design and controls, illuminating this aspect of green and healthy buildings. At each interactive webinar, hear from industry professionals and specialists on key lighting design considerations and take the opportunity to have your questions answered. The second session of Lighting the Way to Health & Sustainability highlights the effects of lighting on productivity. Good lighting plays a major role in ensuring the productivity and wellbeing of employees in any workplace and is one of the seven features outlined by the World Green Building Council that defines a green and healthy workplace. By placing the occupant at the heart of lighting control strategies, light can be used to foster greater employee satisfaction and motivation. Session 2 features speakers Michael Heinemeier, Director at Lutron GL Limited, and Angela Woo Scott, Design Director at Light Collab. Find out more here

Live Webinar/SIBL-RICS Joint Seminar: Enhancing Collaborations in Built Environment Projects – 14 May 2020  (with a panel discussion on Covid-19’s disruption to projects)How can employers or contractors distribute the risks and make use of the reliefs in Singapore under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020?We will look at COVID-19’s disruption to projects, challenges faced by stakeholders and the legal assessment process companies can put into place to deal with the new Act.Join our speakers Amos Cheong, PMP from Arcadis, Hsieh-Min Loy from Faithful+Gould and Kelvin Kek from Allen & Gledhill LLP on latest updates, case studies and lessons learnt in project management and legal developments in Singapore and the region’s build ecosystem. CPD Accreditation: PEB (3 PDUs); SILA (6 CPD points); IES (3 PDUs) Pending CPD Accreditation: SISV, QS division CIJC Member organisations enjoy discounted rate at $80.25. For more details and registration, please visit https://rics.org/enhancing-collaborations

Lighting is an integral part of our places and spaces, playing a vital role in the health and wellbeing of occupants, as well as contributing to energy optimisation and savings. A growing body of research has linked good lighting with improved occupant comfort, including an improved quality of sleep for occupants in workspaces that prioritise the use of daylight. In this 3-part live webinar series, delve into the intricacies of lighting design and controls, illuminating this aspect of green and healthy buildings. At each interactive webinar, hear from industry professionals and specialists on key lighting design considerations and take the opportunity to have your questions answered. The first session of Lighting the Way to Health & Sustainability is an in-depth discussion on lighting metrics. Lighting metrics help building and space designers to understand and assess how a lighting system will operate. By taking into consideration and understanding the key metrics of light quantity, quality and efficiency, lighting can be designed cost-effectively for optimum efficiency and coverage. Jewel Changi Airport will be used as a case study for this session, showcasing how its indoor lighting was conceptualised and designed for 24-hour operations and how lighting helps to create an outdoor environment indoors. Session 1 features speakers Michael Heinemeier, Director at Lutron GL Limited, and Yusuke Hattori, Associate Director at Lighting Planners Associates. Find out more here.

  The health and wellbeing of all SGBC Members remain paramount during these challenging times. In view of the ongoing public health concern, the SGBC Annual General Meeting 2020 will be held as a teleconference. The event date and time remains unchanged: Date: 31 March 2020 (Tuesday) Time: 12:00pm to 1.00PM Upon confirmation of registration, a system-generated email will be sent to the registered participant’s email address with a unique URL and a password to access the AGM teleconference on 31 March 2020. If you are unable to attend the AGM, you may nominate a staff member from your organisation to register on your organisation’s behalf with the Attending Representative Form. If you would like for another SGBC Corporate Member to attend the AGM as your proxy, please complete the Proxy Form. The completed and duly signed form(s) should be returned via email to [email protected] before 30 March 2020. Please contact the SGBC Secretariat at 6732-5518 or [email protected] should you require any clarification.

Deferment of renewal requirements for Singapore Green Mark Professional Qualification Scheme for year of practice 2020/21 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a key requirement of the SGBC Green Mark Professional Qualification Scheme to ensure that Green Mark Accredited Professionals (GMAPs) continue to maintain knowledge and skills aligned with current industry and regulatory developments. All qualifications under the SGBC Green Mark Professional Qualification Scheme require annual renewal. Renewal of qualifications is granted only upon the fulfilment of requisite CPD points for the respective qualification. For more information on the SGBC Green Mark Professional Qualification Scheme, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions. Change in 2020 Renewal Requirements for Green Mark Professional Qualifications expiring 30 June 2020 In view of the current COVID-19 situation and cancellation of most CPD events, the renewal of Green Mark Professional Qualifications that are expiring on 30 June 2020 will be deferred by 1 year to 30 June 2021. Renewal fees for 2020 will also consequently be waived. To qualify for the deferment, GMAPs are required to complete the following actions: Update personal profile, academic qualification, career history and competencies by 31 May 2020. Update CPD activities that have been undertaken in the current CPD year as the points will be brought forward to the next year. CPD activities include completed Green Mark projects, relevant Masters degree/ Doctorate programmes, research publications, seminars and courses. CPD points that have been earned in current CPD accumulation period (01 June 2019 – 31 May 2020) will be carried forward in full to the next CPD accumulation period (01 June 2020 – 31 May 2021). All GMAPs are required to log in to the SGBC-GMAP portal and update profile details by 31 May 2020, failing which the account will be made dormant and deactivated. For a guide on updating CPD activities, click here. Continuation of CPD Events (with control measures) and Shift to e-Learning Platforms SGBC continues to seek avenues for GMAPs to continue their professional development. Seating capacities for physical seminars will be scaled-down to take into account social distancing recommendations and refreshments will be served individually. SGBC’s CPD programmes are in the midst of being shifted to online platforms and more information will be provided in due course. As an added option for professional development, GMAPs may enrol in e-learning programmes offered by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) as SGBC has reciprocal CPD arrangements with GBCA. CPD points awarded by GBCA will be recognised in full by SGBC’s Green Mark Professional Qualification Scheme. Reciprocal arrangements are being made progressively with other GBCs and further information will be provided when arrangements have been finalised. For more information on enrolling in GBCA's e-learning programmes and upload of CPD points, click here.