Ministry of National Development

Gillman Barracks, Maju Forest need to be developed to meet housing needs over next decade: Alvin Tan

2026-08-04T09:59:50.000Z
Longer construction and sales timelines are expected to spur activity in the market for large en bloc sites, though pricing will remain decisive.

Residential en bloc sales get nudge with extended ABSD deadline, but pricing still a big hurdle

2026-07-28T10:43:20.000Z
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat says: “The best way is for the government to shape behaviours with the judicious use of market-based incentives, where possible.”

ABSD deadline extended to up to 7 years for developers of large en bloc sites to encourage reuse of land

2026-07-28T02:21:16.000Z
The site has a maximum gross floor area of 186,139 sq m, with a gross plot ratio of five.

URA releases carved-out Jurong Lake District site for sale

2026-07-03T06:10:37.000Z
The authorities say the new measures will not affect the majority of developers, who have delivered “quality private housing projects to homebuyers”. 

Ban on land sales, new launches for developers that deliver ‘defect-ridden’ projects

2026-05-22T12:49:19.000Z
From January 2027, new construction work-permit holders from China and Thailand will no longer have to obtain a competency certification before entering Singapore.

Quicker hiring process for migrant construction workers from 2027 amid strong building demand

2026-04-30T07:51:16.000Z
Artist's impression of Pearl's Hill BTO project. The development is part of the government's efforts to renew and rejuvenate older towns.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: HDB to roll out 60-storey BTO blocks in plan to ‘build more, faster, higher’

2026-03-04T05:12:13.000Z
BCA is reviewing the Building (Strata Management) Act, with a focus on maintenance funding, accessibility upgrades in older estates and better estate management.

Budget 2026: ‘Carrots and sticks’ needed in new rules on funding of ageing condo upgrades

2026-03-04T05:52:22.000Z
The proportion of subsidy is lower than what is offered to HDB residents.

Seniors in over 80,000 private homes can tap subsidies for ageing-friendly fittings from April

2026-02-22T05:28:51.000Z
Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat, who was speaking at the Urban Solutions and Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress, says the Built Environment AI Centre of Excellence will bring together research and industry partners to co-develop AI solutions.

MND, SUTD launch S$30 million Built Environment AI Centre of Excellence

2026-02-05T02:00:00.000Z