SINGAPORE - Come November 2, the Building and Construction Authority , which has gained new importance as the go-to agency for construction firms amid Covid-19, will have a new chief executive officer.
The BCA is a statutory board that aims to ensure Singapore's built environment is safe, of high quality, sustainable and friendly. He also played a major role in growing Singapore's supply chain and connectivity, and his spearheading of the National Trade Platform in particular positioning Singapore as an important trade, supply chain and financial trading hub.
During his three years as CEO, he saw the amendment of key legislation which promoted good governance and transparency when it came to building maintenance and strata management, as well as introduced a new regulatory framework for lifts and escalators, among others.