Low Keng Huat net profit up 65% in Q1
The group attributed the increase primarily to higher profits from its investment and development segments
Continue Reading • 16 Jun 2017
More Singapore construction, consultancy firms venture overseas
Singapore consultancy firms thrived in India, China, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia and Vietnam
Continue Reading • 15 Jun 2017
World Class Global’s IPO 2.1 times oversubscribed
Assuming the over-allotment option is not exercised, World Class Global’s post-invitation market capitalisation will stand at around S$235.5 million based on the S$0.26 issue price
Continue Reading • 15 Jun 2017
Construction sector to benefit from higher gov’t spending
In January, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) forecasted that the overall value of construction contracts to be awarded would range from S$28 billion to S$35 billion
Continue Reading • 15 Jun 2017
Geylang’s lights burn more than red
Despite its weary image, Geylang is often known for its contemporary conservation shop houses, and has a rich history Singaporeans just cannot afford to lose.
Continue Reading • 14 Jun 2017
Bidadari mixed-use site attracts $1.132 billion top bid
The highly anticipated tender for a mixed commercial and residential site in Bidadari closed on Tuesday (13 June) after attracting 12 bullish bids...
Continue Reading • 14 Jun 2017
Future still uncertain for old Circuit Road flats
The opening of Downtown Line 3 in October this year, which passes through the MacPherson area, has once again put the spotlight on a small HDB estate at Circuit Road...
Continue Reading • 14 Jun 2017
The Albracca at Meyer Road up for en-bloc sale
An en-bloc tender exercise has been launched for The Albracca, a 10-storey apartment along Meyer Road which was completed in 1990...
Continue Reading • 14 Jun 2017
New public building tenders to place greater emphasis on quality over price
This comes as the property downturn has seen firms bidding at excessively low rates just to win a project
Continue Reading • 14 Jun 2017
Bidadari: A former cemetery given new life
Bidadari, once known for its cemetery grounds is in the process of being transformed into a new HDB town. Find out how viable living in this new town is.
Continue Reading • 13 Jun 2017
NUS, IWBI to promote building designs that advance health and wellness
The areas of cooperation include training, education and accreditation of the WELL Building Standard™
Continue Reading • 13 Jun 2017
Soilbuild invests in advanced construction technology
Prefabricated pre-finished volumetric construction (PPVC) significantly speeds up construction as the building components are manufactured offsite and assembled in the work area
Continue Reading • 13 Jun 2017
Fighting over fixtures
Bukit Timah home owner wanted to install “invisible” grilles at his balcony to protect his young children, while the Serangoon condominium owners wanted to cover the trellises in their balconies
Continue Reading • 13 Jun 2017
IOI Properties and Hongkong Land to jointly develop Marina Bay site
Malaysian developer IOI Properties Group and Hong Kong-based Hongkong Land on Monday (12 June) signed an agreement to jointly develop...
Continue Reading • 12 Jun 2017
PropNex merges with DWG to form Singapore's largest property agency
Homegrown real estate agency PropNex Realty announced this morning (12 June) a merger with Dennis Wee Group (DWG) following an MOU signing...
Continue Reading • 12 Jun 2017
Woodlands residents to benefit from 3 renewal programmes
The government is expected to complete three neighbourhood renewal programmes in Woodlands by 2019 that involves upgrading a total of 66 blocks
Continue Reading • 12 Jun 2017
GuocoLand to issue S$170mil bonds
Singapore-listed real estate developer GuocoLand plans to issue bonds collectively valued at SGD170 million that pays an interest rate of 3.9%, reported The Business Times.Expected to be issued on Thursday (15 June), the bonds will mature by February 2023.GuocoLand will use the net proceeds from...
Continue Reading • 12 Jun 2017
Chinese developer seeks more projects in Singapore
Logan Property, a developer listed in the Hong Kong bourse, is considering other residential and commercial projects in Singapore
Continue Reading • 12 Jun 2017
BCA to award more firms for advocating new construction methods
Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is set to honour a record number of companies for pioneering the adoption of advanced and efficient construction methods...
Continue Reading • 9 Jun 2017
Older HDB flats to get more efficient water closets
To help residents of older HDB flats save water and lower their water bill, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) will provide eligible families...
Continue Reading • 9 Jun 2017