Building & Engineering
JTC, Obayashi team up on robotics for construction
JTC, Obayashi team up on robotics for construction
It includes trial and development of robotics solutions.
3 days ago
Sheng Siong builds $520m high-tech hub to power over 120 stores
The new facility is expected to be completed in 2029.
4 days ago
AI boom puts construction costs under pressure
Inflation is forecast to hit 4% next year as region-wide labour shortages tighten the market.
Koh Brothers Eco gets in-principle nod for Mainboard transfer
The proposed move from Catalist remains subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Construction workweek contracts to decade low
Paid hours have fallen by 4.7 since 2015, reaching 47.4 hours in 2025.
Surbana Jurong begins global CEO search as Sean Chiao retires
He will retire on 31 July after leading the group for more than three years.
Punggol turns into live testbed for underwater robotics push
The SIT–BeeX facility will enable real-world trials of autonomous maritime systems.
Lum Chang Creations inks placement deal to raise $26.5m
The placement forms part of its planned transfer to the SGX Mainboard.
Singapore construction firms cut tech tools to boost productivity
Autodesk said companies are prioritising data consolidation.
Applied Materials invests $643m in Singapore campus to meet AI chip demand
The new Tampines facility doubles cleanroom capacity and adds 1,000 planned jobs.
Ley Choon takes 51% stake in new tunnelling JV with Australian partner
The JV targets pipe jacking projects in Singapore and international infrastructure markets.
Bombardier takes off with $100m Seletar service expansion
New 250,000 sq ft facility to support aircraft recompletions.
Lum Chang Creations weighs market volatility before Mainboard transfer
Share placement must be completed to meet SGX public float rules.
Civmec locks in $1.5b order book on new contract wins
Awards cover resources, infrastructure, and maintenance works.
Faster hiring alone will not fix construction’s productivity problem
Adding more workers into fragmented projects without improving coordination may create new inefficiencies.
KSH posts $6.8m net profit in FY2026
This is despite a weaker revenue as new projects remain in early stages.
ST Engineering names Jeffrey Lam as deputy CEO
He will assume the post on 1 June.
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