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THE Building and Construction Authority (BCA) recognised 14 builders this year for their efforts in going green.
BCA's inaugural Green and Gracious Builders' Award is the first of its kind in Singapore, and aims to spur builders to adopt sustainable and environment-friendly practices during the construction phase of development.
The award, which has two categories - "excellent" and "merit" - looks at three criteria: innovation, green practices and "graciousness" in minimising inconvenience to those living near the site.
Common traits the 14 builders display include the use of piling methods that produce less noise, a good system to build rapport with surrounding residents and caring for their workers' welfare.
Gammon Pte Ltd, for instance, does well in the area of green practices as it espouses environmental sustainability in educating staff to be energy-efficient at all their project sites.
"We hope that more builders will join in to become a green and gracious builder," says Tan Tian Chong, BCA's director of technology development. The winners will receive their awards from Grace Fu, Senior Minister of State for National Development on Wednesday.
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