BCA Launches Green Mark v7 and Site Supervision Accreditation Scheme
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has launched Green Mark v7 and a new Site Supervision Firm Accreditation Scheme to enhance sustainability and quality in the construction sector.
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has launched Green Mark v7 and a new Site Supervision Firm Accreditation Scheme to enhance sustainability and quality in the construction sector. The Green Mark v7 certification scheme introduces a new Energy Rating and recognizes alternative cooling technologies to support decarbonisation goals. From 2028, large-scale structural works projects valued above $75 million will require BCA-licensed firms for site supervision. The Site Supervision Firm (SSF) Accreditation Scheme ensures firms meet stringent requirements for competence and technical expertise before being licensed by BCA. These measures aim to improve safety, quality, and industry capacity while aligning with international sustainability standards.
The Green Mark v7 refresh focuses on advancing the greening of Singapore's building stock, mainstreaming Super Low Energy buildings, and responding to industry feedback. The new Energy Rating provides an alternative certification pathway for building owners to invest in energy efficiency improvements. The inclusion of alternative cooling technologies, such as hybrid cooling and passive displacement cooling, supports industry-wide adoption of green technologies. The SSF Accreditation Scheme, launched by the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC), ensures firms meet ISO/IEC 17020 standards for competence and impartiality. Developers and builders are encouraged to engage accredited firms before the new requirements take effect in 2028.
These initiatives reflect the BCA's commitment to aligning Singapore's built environment with global sustainability standards and fostering innovation in the construction sector. The measures aim to strengthen safety, quality, and industry capacity while supporting the decarbonisation of the built environment.
Key facts
- BCA Green Mark Version 7 (GM v7) introduces a new Energy Rating for buildings to improve energy efficiency
- The Energy Rating enables buildings to achieve over 70% energy savings against their 2005 baseline through the SLE70 tier
- Alternative Cooling Technologies (ACTs) such as hybrid cooling and passive displacement cooling are now recognized under GM v7
- From 2028, projects valued above $75 million must appoint BCA-licensed firms for site supervision
- The Site Supervision Firm (SSF) Accreditation Scheme requires firms to meet ISO/IEC 17020 standards for competence and impartiality
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