Six projects in Singapore have received the prestigious Building and Construction Authority’s (BCA) Project of the Year Award 2025 for their outstanding achievements in adopting innovative and productive construction methods, driving digitalisation, transforming the workforce and value chain, and advancing sustainability.
Among the winners is Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree (Commercial Buildings category), which features off-form precast concrete wall panels. Salvaged tree barks and branches were repurposed into moulds, embedding natural textures directly into the facade. This eliminated the need for additional finishes while achieving a nature-inspired design. As a result, the speed of completing the building’s exterior doubled, saving a significant 3,740 man-hours.
The project also implemented a fully digital approach across design, construction and operations, including 6D digital assets for handover. This enabled automated data transfer from the building model to the facilities management system, potentially reducing man-hours needed to process operational data by 30 times, from 1,200 hours to just 40.
The new Central Manpower Base (CMPB) is the winner in the Institutional Buildings category. The project is supported by elliptical column fins featuring 32-m tall and 3-m wide, constructed using a modular ‘Tatekata’ steel joint system. This eliminated the need for extensive temporary supports and sped up the construction process by 20% (equivalent to saving 544 man-hours).
Apart from digitally rehearsing the facade installation to ensure safety and high-quality execution of actual works, the new CMPB was one of the first institutional projects to adopt BCA’s virtual Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) inspection with the use of 360-degree capture technology, resulting in 300 man-hours saved.
Punggol Digital District – the winner in the Mixed-Use Buildings category – adopted mass engineered timber (MET), resulting in up to 40% savings in time/productivity compared to reinforced concrete design. The project established a full building information modelling (BIM) approach and pioneered the implementation of the Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC) Option Module for collaborative contracting.
Keppel South Central is also a winner in the Commercial Buildings category. It obtained Green Mark (GM) Platinum Super Low Energy (SLE) with the Health & Wellbeing (HW) and Resilience (RE) badges. The project employed the integrated digital delivery (IDD) method for enhanced collaboration, coordination and productivity.
The winner in the Industrial Buildings category is 36 Tuas Road, which used SGBP 4-tick low-carbon concrete for more than 80% of applicable superstructure. The project team carried out on-site unrolling of metal roof panels, eliminating the need for lapping joints. This not only enhanced waterproofing performance but also improved panel handling productivity by 30% and reduced transportation costs.
Another winner is the Bayshore Station (Infrastructure Projects category). The project involved consultants and subcontractors early to provide specialised inputs on design at the tender stage to minimise rework and develop a more complete design. In addition, the project used precast components (walls, slabs and staircases) extensively, which led to a 30% reduction in manpower compared to casting in-situ.
The Project of the Year Award recognises building and civil/infrastructure projects that have demonstrated strong commitment and effort to transform. It seeks to encourage project parties to work collaboratively, drive changes and attain impactful outcomes in their project. There are six award categories: Mixed-Use Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Industrial Buildings, Institutional Buildings, Infrastructure Projects and Residential Buildings. This year, no winners were awarded in the Residential Buildings category.
Note: Details of the winning projects will be published in the Nov/Dec 2025 issue of SEAC.
