Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine September 2016 | Page 137

CONSTRUCTION well-versed in their respective fields and meet regularly to develop assessment criteria for specific products , review existing criteria to reflect changes in the dynamic business environment as well as to provide crucial advice on complex certification cases .
This essentially allows for the SGBP criteria to be self-regulating : project demands and changing public expectations will influence the yardstick to define green building products , confirming its continued relevance in an ever-changing marketplace . The SGBP is also highly

With close to 900 products available , for more information , visit SGBC online : CLICK HERE recognised by Singapore ’ s national green building rating tool the Green Mark Scheme ( administered by the Building and Construction Authority ), with SGBP products able to score bonus points for the projects they are used in , contributing to a higher Green Mark rating . This ultimately results in a greener , healthier building . To date , there are over 900 SGBP-certified products out in the market , with varying degrees of use in buildings .

To encourage more industry players to obtain certification for their products , SGBC has collaborated with SPRING Singapore to provide eligible building manufacturers and suppliers with Capability Development Grant ( CDG ) support for their standards adoption and accreditation projects . The CDG is a government scheme which supports SMEs ’ upgrading efforts in 10 business areas , including projects that enhance their quality and standards . Eligible SMEs may apply for the grant to defray
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