# Additional $112 mil funding, latest Green Mark version to further transform Singapore’s built environment - **Source:** EdgeProp Singapore - **Published:** 2026-09-02T02:12:50.000Z - **Author:** Ashley Lo - **Original:** https://www.edgeprop.sg/property-news/additional-112-mil-funding-latest-green-mark-version-further-transform-singapores-built-environment - **Topics:** Investment & Capital Markets, Sustainability & PropTech, Regional Markets ## Featured rationale The initiatives may accelerate greener construction and technology adoption while potentially raising compliance requirements for large projects and improving certified owners’ access to green financing. ## AI summary Singapore announced $112 million in additional built-environment innovation funding, Green Mark Version 7, and mandatory licensed site supervision for projects exceeding $75 million from 2028. ## Original article An additional $112 million in funding initiatives to drive research and innovation in the built environment, alongside a refreshed version of Singapore’s green building certification scheme, are among the latest initiatives aimed at transforming Singapore’s built environment and raising industry standards. To support consistent, high-quality and technology-enabled site supervision, a new accreditation scheme for firms has also been introduced. At this year’s International Built Environment Week (IBEW) on Sept 2, Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat highlighted the importance of equipping built environment professionals with the skills and tools to fully harness technology and innovation. Read also: Five construction tech startups to showcase innovations at Apac pitch day in Singapore The conference brings together global industry leaders and practitioners to discuss emerging trends, opportunities and technologies in the built environment sector. In his opening address at IBEW 2026, the minister announced three initiatives: $112 million additional funding under the Research, Innovation & Enterprise (RIE) 2030 trancheBCA Green Mark Version 7Site Supervision Firm Accreditation Scheme RIE2030: $112 million more for research and innovation Under Research, Innovation & Enterprise (RIE) 2030, an additional $112 million in funding has been secured for the Cities of Tomorrow (CoT) R&D Programme and the Built Environment Technology Alliance Catalyst Programme. “This reflects the government’s continued commitment to investing in innovation and to partnering the industry to translate good ideas into practical solutions that can be commercialised and deployed in Singapore, and over time, taken to markets overseas,” said Chee. The funding will be deployed over the next five years to support the next phase of research and innovation across four key areas aligned with Singapore’s latest priorities. These include safer and more productive demolition techniques to support urban rejuvenation, improved modelling of building lifespans and maintenance, reducing embodied carbon and improving energy efficiency towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions in the built environment by 2050, and translating research outcomes into industry adoption. Read also: Size is not the only measure of construction quality: Decoding Conquas workmanship bands for private homes “What matters is creating practical, deployable solutions that can help stakeholders to save time, costs, and manpower, while maintaining high standards of safety and sustainability,” said Chee. The first grant call under the CoT R&D Programme is expected to be launched in October 2026. BCA Green Mark Version 7 The refreshed BCA Green Mark Version 7 framework, by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), is intended to accelerate decarbonisation and foster a greener built environment while supporting Singapore’s broader climate commitments under the Singapore Green Plan 2030. The framework focuses on three areas: First, it introduces the BCA Energy Rating as an alternative certification pathway for building owners to demonstrate energy performance. Second, it will recognise e industry frontrunners through the new SLE70 Green Mark tier for buildings achieving the highest levels of energy performance. Green Mark Version 7 will also recognise alternative cooling technologies, such as hybrid cooling, active chilled beams and passive displacement cooling. Thirdly, the recertification process has been streamlined following industry feedback, with owners of buildings with similar typologies now able to bundle multiple buildings under a single application. According to Chee, the latest Green Mark version will align more closely with globally recognised environmental, social and governance reporting frameworks and international sustainability standards. Read also: Buildings can be easier to maintain and reap 'substantial' cost savings with DfM features: study “This will make it easier for certified building owners to access green financing opportunities and strengthen their competitiveness in a global economy that is becoming more sustainability-conscious,” he said. Green Mark Version 7 has been piloted in a range of projects, with the results showing that higher energy performance is achievable across different types of developments, Chee noted. One pilot project is the new Comcentre, a large mixed-use redevelopment in the heart of Orchard and Somerset, and a joint venture between Singtel and Lendlease. The Comcentre project achieved Green Mark Platinum with a Zero Energy Rating, which illustrates that high levels of energy performance can be achieved through thoughtful design and innovative engineering, even for a development of such scale and complexity. Other projects in which the latest Green Mark version has been piloted include the existing SMU Administration Building, which underwent a comprehensive energy improvement retrofit; as well as Gardens By The Bay’s Bay South Garden and the upcoming Bay East Garden. New accreditation scheme for site-supervision firms From 2028, developers and builders will be required to appoint licensed firms to supervise building works for projects exceeding $75 million in value. With these upcoming licensing requirements in mind, and to strengthen firms’ capabilities in site supervision, the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC), in consultation with BCA, is launching the Site Supervision Firm Accreditation Scheme. Firms must first be accredited under this new scheme before they can be licensed by BCA to provide the mandatory site-supervision services for large-scale structural works projects. The accreditation scheme will assess whether firms have the necessary governance structures, systems and processes to ensure efficiency and quality control in site supervision, while effectively harnessing technology. Accredited firms will also need to establish processes and procedures for effective remote site supervision, leveraging digital technologies while maintaining standardised operating procedures. In addition, they must establish training programmes to develop their professionals and build their capabilities over time. “Site supervision firms that are looking to take on larger projects should start preparing early and obtain accreditation ahead of the new licensing requirements in 2028,” noted Chee. ## Chinese translation > Translation model: grok_cli ### 额外新币1.12亿元拨款、最新绿色建筑标志版本将进一步推动新加坡建成环境转型 更多资金将投入研发与创新。另有一项针对建筑工程现场监理的新认证计划。 为推动建成环境领域的研发与创新，额外新币1.12亿元的资助举措，连同新加坡绿色建筑认证体系的更新版本，是旨在推动新加坡建成环境转型并提升行业标准的最新举措。 为支持一致、高质量且以技术赋能的现场监理，一项面向企业的新认证计划也已推出。 在今年9月2日举行的国际建成环境周（IBEW）上，国家发展部长徐芳达强调，让建成环境专业人士掌握充分运用技术与创新所需的技能和工具至关重要。 延伸阅读：五家建筑科技初创企业将在新加坡亚太路演日展示创新成果 该会议汇聚全球行业领袖与从业者，讨论建成环境领域的新兴趋势、机遇与技术。 徐芳达在IBEW 2026开幕式致辞中宣布了三项举措： 研究、创新与企业（RIE）2030计划下额外新币1.12亿元拨款 建设局绿色建筑标志第7版 现场监理企业认证计划 RIE2030：额外新币1.12亿元用于研发与创新 在研究、创新与企业（RIE）2030计划下，明日城市（CoT）研发计划及建成环境技术联盟催化计划已获得额外新币1.12亿元拨款。 徐芳达表示：“这体现了政府持续致力于投资创新，并与业界合作，将好点子转化为可在新加坡商业化与落地的实用方案，并随着时间推移推向海外市场。” 这笔资金将在未来五年内部署，以支持下一阶段的研发与创新，覆盖与新加坡最新优先事项相一致的四个重点领域。 这些领域包括更安全、更高效率的拆除技术以支持城市更新；改进建筑寿命与维护建模；降低隐含碳并提升能源效率，以迈向2050年建成环境净零碳排放目标；以及将研究成果转化为行业应用。 延伸阅读：规模并非衡量建筑质量的唯一标准：解读私人住宅Conquas工艺等级 徐芳达说：“关键在于打造实用、可落地的解决方案，帮助相关方节省时间、成本和人力，同时维持高水平的安全与可持续标准。” 明日城市研发计划下的首轮拨款征集预计将于2026年10月启动。 建设局绿色建筑标志第7版 由建设局（BCA）推出的更新版绿色建筑标志第7版框架，旨在加快减碳、培育更绿色的建成环境，同时支持新加坡绿色发展蓝图2030下更广泛的气候承诺。 该框架聚焦三个领域：第一，引入建设局能源评级（BCA Energy Rating），作为业主展示能源表现的替代认证路径。 第二，将通过新的SLE70绿色建筑标志等级认可行业领先者，该等级面向实现最高能源表现水平的建筑。绿色建筑标志第7版还将认可替代制冷技术，例如混合制冷、主动式冷梁和被动置换通风制冷。 第三，根据业界反馈，再认证流程已获简化，同类建筑类型的业主现在可将多栋建筑合并提交一份申请。 据徐芳达介绍，最新版绿色建筑标志将更紧密地对接全球公认的环境、社会与治理（ESG）报告框架及国际可持续标准。 延伸阅读：研究显示，具备可维护性设计（DfM）特征的建筑更易于维护，并可实现“可观”的成本节约 他说：“这将使获得认证的业主更容易获得绿色融资机会，并在日益重视可持续性的全球经济中增强竞争力。” 徐芳达指出，绿色建筑标志第7版已在多个项目中试点，结果显示不同类型的发展项目均可实现更高的能源表现。 其中一个试点项目是全新的Comcentre，这是位于乌节与索美塞核心地段的大型综合重建项目，由新加坡电信（Singtel）与Lendlease合资开发。 Comcentre项目获得绿色建筑标志白金级及零能耗评级，表明即使是如此规模与复杂度的发展项目，也可通过精心设计与创新工程实现高水平能源表现。 其他试点最新绿色建筑标志版本的项目包括现有的新加坡管理大学行政楼，该楼进行了全面节能改造；以及滨海湾花园的湾南园和即将推出的湾东园。 面向现场监理企业的新认证计划 自2028年起，发展商和建筑商将被要求为价值超过新币7500万元的项目委任持牌企业监理建筑工程。 考虑到即将实施的持牌要求，并为加强企业的现场监理能力，新加坡认可理事会（SAC）在与建设局协商后，正在推出现场监理企业认证计划。 企业必须先通过这项新计划获得认证，才能获建设局发牌，为大型结构工程项目提供强制性现场监理服务。 该认证计划将评估企业是否具备必要的治理结构、制度与流程，以确保现场监理的效率与质量控制，同时有效运用技术。 获认证企业还需建立有效远程现场监理的流程与程序，在运用数字技术的同时维持标准化操作程序。 此外，它们必须建立培训计划，以培养专业人员并逐步提升能力。 徐芳达指出：“希望承接更大型项目的现场监理企业应及早准备，并在2028年新持牌要求实施前取得认证。”