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COP26

Forging Ahead Beyond COP26

With the discussions between countries done and dusted, have you ever wondered what implications COP26 has for businesses?

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Plugging the Gaps in Sustainability Certification

SGBC Member Surbana Jurong outlines the need to plug the gaps in sustainability certification in light of higher standards and how accredited professionals can help.

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Camfil’s CEO Talks Sustainability 2021

Mark Simmons, Camfil’s CEO, discusses how Camfil is at the forefront when it comes to sustainability in the Air Filter industry.

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Lighting Up a Smart Lighting System at Republic Polytechnic

SGBC Member Glorybene Smart System Pte Ltd worked with Republic Polytechnic on a smart lighting project to showcase real-world examples and industry best practices.

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Navigating the Singapore Green Mark 2021 Standard with Danfoss

SGBC Member Danfoss has developed a handy guide to help industry stakeholders better understand Green Mark 2021 with a focus on M&E applications and solutions.

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All About Aircon

All about Air Conditioning

Have you ever wondered about how air conditioning works, who came up with it, or how anyone was ever inventive enough to control indoor temperature? Check out this summary by The Appliance Doctor!

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Home Green

Make a Home that’s Good for the Planet, and Better for You

It’s well-known that buildings have a big impact on the environment. What may not be as apparent is that the building, or even the room you’re in, can also have a direct impact on your health and well-being.

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Keppel Bay Tower: A Green Building Showcase

Keppel Bay Tower is the first commercial building in Singapore to be certified as a Green Mark Platinum (Zero Energy) building.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 12.0 (Mar. 2021).

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Building Our Green Future Together

Find out what the industry and community are saying about green buildings, sustainability and the Singapore Green Building Masterplan, co-created by SGBC and the BCA.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 12.0 (Mar. 2021).

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Making the Workplace Smart, Safe and Comfy

Siemens has equipped its Singapore office with its smart workplace technology to enable its hybrid working model.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 12.0 (Mar. 2021).

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The Building Blocks of Built Environment Sustainability

Tasblock ensures that the materials which compose our places and spaces will remain low-carbon and sustainable.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 12.0 (Mar. 2021).

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Strengthening Access to Sustainability

Singapore Polytechnic is well-poised to support the transition to a greener, more sustainable and carbon-efficient built environment.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 12.0 (Mar. 2021).

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Thriving, Not Surviving                            

uHoo explores 3 IEQ trends to ensure the heath and  sustainability of our places and spaces in the post-pandemic market.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 12.0 (Mar. 2021).

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Building the Business Case One 3D-Printed Compoment at a Time

Additive manufacturing can be beneficial for built environment sustainability.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 12.0 (Mar. 2021).

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Shading for Sustainability

Eco-friendly solar protection is increasing in importance as the world accelerates its emphasis on sustainability.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 12.0 (Mar. 2021).

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Sprouting a Community Spirit in the Heartlands

Sprout Hub, a novel food and social hub concept, is fast becoming a focal point for community sustainability.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 11.0 (Sept. 2020).

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Scoring Green Marks with Sustainable Concrete Innovation

Pan-United forges with way ahead with an onus on innovation and sustainability-centric solutions and technology.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 11.0 (Sept. 2020).

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Knowledge Sharing is the key to Advancing Sustainability Practices

By sharing the approach to sustainability and placemaking, the PLQ portal acts as a catalyst for wider community action.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 11.0 (Sept. 2020).

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A Healthier Built Environment: Green Procurement for Green Buildings

Materials used in construction play important roles in ensuring that the building’s footprint and impact are as small as possible.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 11.0 (Sept. 2020).

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Advancing Net Zero & Climate Resilience in the Built Environment

Better understand the climate action landscape in the Asia Pacific region and find out how you can advance net zero.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 11.0 (Sept. 2020).

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Celebrating Built Environment Sustainability in the Asia Pacific

The WorldGBC Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards celebrate excellence in the building and construction industry.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 11.0 (Sept. 2020).

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Delivering Safety, Security, Comfort and Convenience

Do you know that a simple, easy-to-install solution from Lutron can help to create the right visual environment in your home?

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Standing Tall: How Green Buildings are Adapting to the Post-Covid Era

Green building technologies can help the built environment prepare for a future where pandemics are more common.

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This article was first published as part of a SGBC Feature Series on Eco-Business.

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Ensuring a Safe Restart in the Workplace after the Circuit Breaker

Potential issues in the workplace post Circuit Breaker may be detrimental to reoccupying occupants.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 11.0 (Sept. 2020).

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How Construction can Emerge Stronger

Engineering, construction, and building materials have a vital role to play in a post-pandemic recovery of our communities and economies.

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This article was contributed by McKinsey & Company.

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Green Buildings Against COVID-19

Worldwide, building-based prevention and control measures have become one of the most important methods of fighting against the effects of the pandemic.

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This article was first published on the WorldGBC Blog.

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IoT for Fire & Emergency Preparedness

Maintainence of emergency lights can be a challenging task. Find out how you can improve the fire safety of your building with smart IoT technology. 

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This article was contributed by ST Engineering.

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Beating the Heat in Data Centres

Data Centres can be cooled in a sustainable, energy efficient manner than ensures maximum operational efficacy.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 10.0 (Mar. 2020).

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The SGBC Office

The new SGBC Office is inspired by nature and powered by collaboration to create a green and healthy workplace.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 10.0 (Mar. 2020).

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Breaking the Mould for Termite Control

Termites can wreak havoc on buildings and infrastructure but an eco-friendly solution can help to guard from these tiny terrors.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 10.0 (Mar. 2020).

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Illuminating the Pulse of the Heartlands

A novel solution aims to shed some light on smart lighting that is able to bolster energy efficiency and cost savings.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 10.0 (Mar. 2020).

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NUS SDE4

The NUS School of Design and Environment 4 is Singapore's first new-build, net-zero energy building.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 10.0 (Mar. 2020).

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Advancing Sustainability Research

RP is set to equip students with green building knowledge from within an innovative, sustainable facility.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 10.0 (Mar. 2020).

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Shining a Light on Light Pollution

Singapore is one of the world's most light- polluted areas but good lighting practices are able to keep things sufficiently lit.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 10.0 (Mar. 2020).

 DGNB

Climate Positive: Now!

DGNB's brochure explains how we can put existing stock & newbuilds on a path to climate neutrality by 2050.

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This brochure is published by the German Sustainable Building Council.

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Sustainable Singapore Gallery

With different interest zones, SSG is the go-to learning hub for climate action and sustainability in Singapore.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 10.0 (Mar. 2020).

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GROW.

Find out how a new social enterprise will rejuvenate urban communities and sprout mult-generational relationships!

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This article is contributed by City Sprouts on 9 October 2019.

BECU Blog

Bringing Embodied Carbon Upfront

The built environment can help address the emergency of climate change through the reduction of embodied carbon emissions

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The report was first launched on 23 September 2019.

JLL Blog

The Future of Workplaces

There is increasing interest on how design and technology can help to foster innovation in the workplace.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019).

 Leica Blog

Building with Geospatial Technologies

Technology can help to change the way we design and construct green buildings, helping to shape a sustainable future.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019).

 Funan Blog

Funan: The Future of Retail

The new Funan represents the future of our buildings. Find out what makes Funan the benchmark for new retail malls.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019).

Validus Blog

The Future of Invoice Financing

SME cashflow can be instantly boosted through invoice financing, allowing funding of operational expenses, overheads and expansion.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019).

Siemens Blog

Blockchain and Energy Management

As one of the biggest economic innovations in recent history, blockchain has the potential to revolutionise the way we manage energy.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019).

SBTI Blog

Committing to Science-Based Targets

The industry must change the way it designs, builds and operates its buildings to address climate challenges.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019).

DLS Blog

Going Circular with Office Furniture

This case study illustrates how a partnership model to connect organisations with surplus resources to community groups.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019).

 ED85 Blog

The Colour of Productivity

The places and spaces we live in must be places and spaces we can live with as the indoor environment directly affects our productivity.

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This article was first published in Entrepreneurs'Digest Issue 85 (May/Jun 2019).

 Skool Blog

Unleashing Creativity

8 secondary schools presented their creative and innovative science centre designs to a thoroughly-impressed industry panel!

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This event was held on 6 September 2019 at the Marina Bay Sands.

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A Step Towards Green Living

Our homes must be made green and healthy right from the get-go. Consider these 5 aspects when doing up your homes!

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019).

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Breathe Easy

The air we breathe in is of paramount importance to our health and wellbeing, especially in our abodes.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019).

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Living Off the (Power) Grid

As one of the pioneering carbon negative homes in Singapore, the B House is a powerhouse in every sense of the word.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019).

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Beautifully Crafted Comfort

Keeping cool, combining comfort and beauty, the ultimate solution in a well-designed and sustainable package.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019).

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The Heartbeat of Bedok

As a purpose-built, mixed-use facilitiy designed with cohesion in mind, Heartbeat@Bedok serves as a green hub.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019).

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Home Green Home

Creating a greener world starts at home and it does not have to cost the earth. Our homes have to be healthy and productive.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019).

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Designing the Classroom of the Future

This piece authored by Lutron Electronics Co. highlights what architects and designers need to know about smart classrooms.

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This article was first published in Architectural Lighting.

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All About Prefabricated MEP

Find out how the adoption of this game-changing construction technology is gaining ground in Singapore!

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This article was first published in BuildSmart (Nov/Dec 2018).

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The Multi Comfort Approach

Check out how a holistic approach to human comfort and wellbeing can help shape our buildings.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 7.0 (Sept. 2018).

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You Are What You Breathe

Good Indoor Air Quality is essential for a healthy, productive workplace. Read on for a list of what to look out for in your office.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 7.0 (Sept. 2018).

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Placemaking in Green Buildings

By connecting people to the places they occupy and use, they will be more inclined to care for these places. 

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 7.0 (Sept. 2018).

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Understanding Net Zero

Do you know the differences between a net zero energy building and a net zero carbon building?

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 6.0 (Mar. 2018).

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The "Sustainable" EPC

Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) can help building owners affordably realise energy effciency goals.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 7.0 (Sept. 2018).

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From the Ground Up

A sustainable and healthy HeartQuarters for an organisation rooted in cultivating sustainability and liveability.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 6.0 (Mar. 2018).

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Sustainability Practised

The JOULES Smart Centre @ BVSS is sound testament of what a concerted public-private partnership can achieve.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 6.0 (Mar. 2018).

 Kaer

Innovating Sustainability

If music, TV shows, accommodation and movies can be offered as a subscribed servuice, why can't sustainability?

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 5.0 (Sept. 2017).

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Driving Sustainability

JTC constantly pushes sustainability boundaries to quickly respond to evolving industry needs and challenges.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 5.0 (Sept. 2017).

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Greening the Community

Sustainability requires both top-down and ground-up support from all stakeholders in order to blossom and flourish.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 5.0 (Sept. 2017).

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More than just Pretty Colours

Modern paints, along with beautifying a building, bring about many health benefits to the building and its occupants!

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 4.0 (Mar. 2017).

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Lighting for Wellness

As lighting transcends its traditional function, it is steadily becoming an interactive component of daily life.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 4.0 (Mar. 2017).

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Better Places for People

Pioneered by the WorldGBC, Better Places for People puts wellbeing at the heart of your building.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 4.0 (Mar. 2017).

 Plants

A Green Solution to Air Pollution

Indoor plants can be a natural and effective solution to curbing the effects of air pollution while beautifying interiors.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 4.0 (Mar. 2017).

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Designing for the Climate

Due consideration needs to be given when incorporating greenery to ensure that it brings about maximum efficiency.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 3.0 (Sept. 2016).

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Singapore's Green Future

Singapore's building and construction industry has monumentally evolved within the past decade, but what does the future hold?

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 3.0 (Sept. 2016).

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Smart Spaces: IoT & Real Estate

By tapping into the power of the Internet Of Things, the power of building interconnectivity can be unleashed.

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This article was first published in SG Green Issue 2.0 (Mar. 2016).

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It is one thing to construct a green building, but is a whole other ball game altogether when it comes to maintaining one. In fact, the management of green buildings can potentially be more important than its construction, considering that a building will operate for a far longer time than the combined duration of its construction. Furthermore, as the number of green buildings continue to climb, more "green" facility management firms are needed to care for this growing pool of high performance buildings.

To enable facility management firms to better care for an increasing number of green buildings, the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) along with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) will administer the SGBC-BCA Green Facilities Management Firm Accreditation under the Singapore Green Building Services (SGBS) certification scheme.

SGBC-BCA Green Facilities Management Firm Accreditation

Designed to recognise facilities management organisations with sound credentials in operating and sustaining high environmental performance of green buildings during the operational phase, this accreditation aims to highlight the significance of facility management teams in green building operations, and will count towards a green building’s environmental performance exemplified by the accrual of bonus points under the Green Mark Scheme.

The Green Facilities Management Accreditation Scheme is aimed at building capability and expertise in maintaining Green Mark Certified buildings.

As Green Facilities Management firms constitute a key element of the building and construction industry’s ecosystem, this Scheme will ensure that credible, accredited companies will professionally maintain certified green buildings so that they can continue to perform at their intended Green Mark performance levels.

Broadly, Green FM Accreditation consists of the following criteria:

Financial Standing

  • This is derived from the organisation’s Net Worth.

Sustainable Operational Capabilities

  • This basically looks at the organisation’s established track record in managing Green Mark buildings.
  • The gross floor area of all green buildings managed.
  • The Operational issues such as the environmental credentials of staff, green-related activities organised with building owners and operating procedures for green practices in the building. 

Sustainable Policies

  • The organisation’s corporate stability, defined by valid ISO and bizSAFE certifications along with any internal green procurement policy.

By placing more emphasis on the operational phase of green buildings, knowledge, expertise and best practices in managing green buildings can be promulgated and eventually elevate the standards of green facility management in the building and construction industry.

For accreditation enquiries, please contact the SGBC Certification Team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 6732-5518.

Accredited Green Facility Management Firms

The full list can be found here: https://sgbc.online/certification-directory/services/7/ 

 

 

The Green Facilities Management Accreditation Scheme is aimed at building capability and expertise in maintaining Green Mark Certified buildings.

 

As Green Facilities Management firms constitute a key element of the building and construction industry’s ecosystem, this Scheme will ensure that credible, accredited companies will professionally maintain certified green buildings so that they can continue to perform at their intended Green Mark performance levels.

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