Singapore’s Building Construction Authority (BCA)-Green Mark
Singapore launched its own green building rating system - Green Mark in 2005, which was based on the criteria from USGBC’s LEED. The assessment included 5 main aspects: energy efficiency, water efficiency, sustainable environment, indoor environmental quality and other innovative features.
In contrast to most other green building rating systems such as LEED and Hong Kong’s BEAM which are voluntary, from 2008 onwards, Green Mark evaluation became compulsory for all newly constructed buildings and some existing buildings. Up to this moment, there are approximately 840 projects registered, with a total construction area of 25 million m2. This accounts for almost 12% of the Country’s total construction area! In addition, infrastructure other than commercial or residential buildings such as public park, local communities and MRT systems begin to adopt the Green Mark system.
There are four certification gradings for Green Mark: Platinum, Gold Plus, Gold and Certified. To ensure all the newly constructed buildings are green buildings, the Singapore Government strictly enforced the number of Green Mark Platinum and Gold Plus buildings to be built in the area. On the other hand, for private development, Singapore Government introduced “Green Building Construction Area Exemption Award”, where construction area exemption could be granted to buildings with Green Mark Gold Plus or Platinum achievements.
Green Mark is highly recommended by Macau Government, some buildings under Macau Sport Development Board, Health Bureau and The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau begin to adopt the Green Mark system.
Our Services
Our highly experienced Environmental Consultant team can offer Green Mark Consultancy evaluation for Clients requirement to meet the BCA Green Mark scheme. We can assess your desired level of sustainability and provide recommendation on the following:
• Setting Goals with the owner and design team, establishing design strategies for each target prerequisite requirement and points.
• Compiling all documentation, calculation, submittals required for Green Mark certification, draft and submit the Green Mark certification application to BCA.
• Manage the BCA review process to closure and certification.
We undertake full Green Mark assessments for the following type of projects:
• Residential
• Non- Residential
• Existing Buildings
• Office Interior
• Overseas Projects
Click here for more information as to how we can assist on your project. Or contact 3563 7003 for more details.