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RIDERS DIGEST 2021 SINGAPORE EDITION Singapore Office Rider Levett Bucknall LLP 911 Bukit Timah Road Level 3 Singapore 589622 T: +65 6339 1500 F: +65 6339 1521 E: [email protected] Rider Levett Bucknall LLP (Reg. No. T09LL0492J) is registered in Singapore with limited liability under the Limited Liability Partnerships Act (Cap 163A). RIDERS DIGEST 14TH EDITION 2021 Rider’s Digest is a yearly publication from RLB’s Research & Development department. It is a compendium of cost information and related data on the Singapore construction industry. While Rider Levett Bucknall LLP (“RLB”) has endeavoured to ensure the accuracy of the information and materials in this publication (the “Materials”), it does not warrant its accuracy, adequacy, completeness or reasonableness and expressly disclaims liability for any errors in, or omissions from, the Materials. RLB shall not be liable for any damages, losses, expenses or costs whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or reliance on the Materials. The Materials are provided for general information only and should not be construed as costing, legal, tax, or any other professional advice. Professional advice should be sought when utilising any information in this publication to verify its applicability to their specific circumstances. The Materials may not, in any medium, be reproduced, published, adapted, altered or otherwise used in whole or in part in any manner without the prior written consent of RLB. Cost information in this publication is indicative and for general guidance only. All prices and rates are as at December 2020 and expressed in Singapore Dollars unless otherwise stated. References to legislative provisions and regulations are as at First Quarter 2021. Changes after this period will not be reflected. All figures are rounded and exclude GST. Copyright © 2021 Rider Levett Bucknall MCI (P) 013/05/2021 Raffles Hospital Extension, SIngapore INTRODUCTION CONFIDENCE TODAY INSPIRES TOMORROW With a network that covers the globe and a heritage spanning over two centuries, Rider Levett Bucknall is a leading independent organisation in quantity surveying and advisory services. We have been responsible for the cost management of some of the world’s most iconic landmark projects such as the Sydney Opera House, the HSBC Headquarters Building in Hong Kong, the 2012 London Olympic Games and locally, the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort in Singapore. This success is based on our innovative thinking, global reach and flawless execution to push the boundaries, taking ambitious projects from an idea to reality. We are committed to continuing this legacy through our dedication to understanding client needs and providing true value-add. CREATING A BETTER TOMORROW The Rider Levett Bucknall vision is to be the global leader in the market, through service excellence, a fresh perspective and independent advice. Our focus is to create value for our customers, through the skills and passion of our people and to nurture strong long-term partnerships. In present times, the COVID-19 pandemic has not spared our industry – supply chains are disrupted and labour movements worldwide curbed, impacting construction costs. Now, more than ever, reliable and up-to-date cost data and benchmarks are crucial in establishing realistic construction budgets. We trust that the research data provided herein will assist and empower all our valued partners to bring your projects and imagination to life. We look forward to working together with you to shape the future of the built environment and to create a better tomorrow. Silas Loh and Colin Kin Joint Managing Partners Rider Levett Bucknall LLP CONTENTS SINGAPORE CONSTRUCTION TRENDS Tender Price Indices (TPI) 3 Public & Private Sector Contracts Awarded 4 for Total Works Average Prices of Basic Construction Materials 5 SINGAPORE CONSTRUCTION COST DATA Terminology 9 Building Construction Prices 11 Construction Elements 13 External Works 15 Sports Facilities 15 Definitions For Building Services 16 Building Services 17 Office Fit-Out 19 Workstations 19 Office Refurbishment 19 Hotel Guestroom Fit-Out and FF&E 20 ESTIMATING DATA Reinforcement Ratios 23 Average Construction Payment Drawdown 24 Vertical Transport Services 25 INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION Building Costs 29 Specific Definitions For International 35 Construction Costs Construction Market Activity Cycle 36 Construction Market Activity for 37 Major Asian Cities SINGAPORE CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS & INFORMATION Building Control Act 41 Licensing of Builders 42 Building Control (Buildability and Productivity) 45 Regulations 2011 Accessibility for the Built Environment 51 Universal Design (UD) 52 Environmental Sustainability 53 SINGAPORE CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS & INFORMATION (CONT’D) Gross Floor Area (GFA) 65 Bonus GFA Scheme 71 Contractors Registration System (CRS) 73 Price Quality Method (PQM) 75 Building and Construction Industry Security of 81 Payment Act (Chapter 30B) Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) 84 Mandatory Adoption of Specific Productive 87 Technologies Construction Quality Assessment System 89 (CONQUAS®) Quality Mark (QM) 90 Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) 91 Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA) 93 Man-Year Entitlement (MYE) 95 Foreign Worker Levy (FWL) 97 BuildSG Transformation Fund (BTF) 99 Construction Industry Transformation Map (ITM) 103 Government Land Sales (GLS) Programme 104 Support Measures for BE Firms Affected by 106 COVID-19 RLB PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Quantity Surveying and Cost Consultancy 111 Project Management 111 Advisory Services 112 Research 112 OFFICES AROUND THE WORLD Asia 115 Oceania 117 Americas 118 Europe 120 Africas 122 Middle East 122 1 Rider Levett BucknallRochester | Riders Commons, Digest 2018 SIngapore Roches SINGAPORE CONSTRUCTION COST TRENDS Tender Price Indices (TPI) 3 Public & Private Sector Contracts 4 Awarded for Total Works Average Prices of Basic Construction 5 Materials TPI Trends (YEAR 2010=100) TENDER PRICEINDICES(TPI) SINGAPORE CONSTRUCTIONTRENDS 3 | 130.0 RIDER LEVETTBUCKNALL 130.0 120.0 120.0 110.0 110.0 100.0 100.0 | Rider’s Digest 2021 |Rider’s Digest 90.090.0 80.080.0 70.070.0 60.060.0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 BCA 83.6 86.4 87.4 90.2 107.1 119.9 101.3 100 99.7 99.8 104.6 106.8 104.0 98.0 96.7 98.6 99.9 102.8 RLB 77.2 78.9 81.6 83.7 106.2 123.2 100.2 100 103.1 105.7 110.5 112.0 110.2 105.3 101.5 103.3 103.3 110.5 Note 1 : Variances between the RLB and the BCA TPI arise from differences in the index derivation methodology, the basket of items and weightages used for each index and the variety of building projects utilised. The index basket here excludes piling works and Mechanical & Electrical services. Note 2: With effect from the 1st Quarter of 2015, BCA has implemented the new TPI series with Base Year 2010 = 100. The TPI chart shown above has been amended accordingly to reflect the Base Year as Year 2010. Source: BCA, RLB Contracts Awarded (Both Sectors, Singapore) SINGAPORE CONSTRUCTIONTRENDS 40,00040,000 35,00035,000 30,00030,000 25,00025,000 20,00020,000 Rider’s Digest 2021 | 2021 Rider’s Digest PUBLIC &PRIVATESECTORCONTRACTS 15,00015,000 In SGD/million 10,00010,000 AWARDED FORTOTALWORKS 5,0005,000 0 RIDER LEVETTBUCKNALL 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020p 2021f RESIDENTIAL 5,298 7,361 11,074 6,734 11,487 15,298 11,846 15,963 11,290 7,770 6,479 6,250 9,019 8,570 5,582 6,950 COMMERCIAL 2,373 5,230 8,455 1,650 3,237 4,210 2,990 3,728 3,823 2,183 2,962 1,859 1,458 1,845 1,646 1,800 INDUSTRIAL 5,511 6,968 3,741 2,040 4,790 6,221 6,418 5,490 6,628 5,778 3,676 4,177 4,808 7,506 4,280 3,250 INSTITUTIONAL & OTHERS 1,696 1,895 3,796 3,075 5,028 3,018 4,697 3,682 7,113 5,828 4,312 3,166 5,787 6,586 3,866 3,350 CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK 1,919 3,006 8,618 9,019 3,023 6,741 4,810 6,941 9,903 5,474 8,974 9,346 9,464 9,017 5,667 10,300 TOTAL 16,797 24,460 35,684 22,518 27,565 35,488 30,761 35,804 38,757 27,034 26,404 24,799 30,535 33,524 21,041 25,550 p: preliminary | f: Average forecast construction demand for 2021 is S$23 - S$28 billion 4 Note: BCA’s published information as at 4 February 2021. Source: BCA SINGAPORE CONSTRUCTION TRENDS AVERAGE PRICES1 OF BASIC CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ORDINARY GRANITE2 READY-MIXED READY-MIXED PORTLAND STEEL BARS1 (20MM CONCRETE CONCRETE3 CONCRETING SAND2 YEAR CEMENT (S$ PER AGGREGATE) (GRADE 30) (GRADE 35/40) (S$ PER TONNE) (S$ PER TONNE) (S$ PER TONNE) (S$ PER M3) (S$ PER M3) TONNE) 2000 71.28 458.50 12.50 71.32 2001 70.04 432.81 12.67 61.40 - - 2002 66.88 442.88 12.65 55.40 - - 2003 71.13 583.93 12.25 56.75 - - 2004 76.76 863.40 12.57 62.50 - - 2005 85.20 738.44 16.29 72.09 - - 2006 88.02 731.13 16.58 73.99 - 14.63 2007 100.85 873.19 31.74 138.13 138.93 45.77 2008 122.21 1,400.64 24.71 - 125.85 36.97 2009 103.23 765.80 19.68 - 104.73 29.95 2010 89.14 833.41 19.63 - 95.44 28.19 2011 93.78 931.26 21.58 - 108.99 25.96 2012 100.87 887.13 21.26 - 110.23 24.10 2013 100.23 766.90 20.61 - 106.85 22.99 2014 97.93 653.90 22.45 - 111.15 23.25 2015 92.97 501.40 19.71 - 99.47 22.68 2016 82.95 500.52 15.43 - 85.01 18.30 2017 75.91 688.83 16.07 - 81.42 17.12 2018 78.08 786.43 17.21 - 85.15 18.59 2019 82.68 741.87 18.49 - 93.88 26.66 2020 85.85 725.45 18.44 - 94.78 24.94 1 - Market prices of Steel bars (without cut & bend): Jan 09-Dec 14: Based on fixed price supply contracts with contract period 6 months or less.