Singapore legislation

Section 10

of Building and Construction Authority Act

Section 10

Powers of Authority

Amended by47/2007

The Authority shall have power to do anything for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act, or which is incidental or conducive to the discharge of those functions and, in particular, may —

(a)

prescribe standards for the construction industry in relation to design, processes, construction techniques, products and materials;

(b)

promote and assist in the export of construction works and services;

(c)

own, lease, manage, let or sell lands, buildings and other property as the Authority may consider necessary for the discharge of its duties and functions;

(d)

collect, analyse, compile, publish and disseminate information of a statistical nature relating to the construction industry and on all matters relating to building control, maintenance and management of buildings or such other subject matters as may be necessary for the performance of the functions of the Authority;

(e)

prescribe training requirements for the construction industry, provide training, conduct tests and award diplomas and certificates of proficiency;

(ea)register construction tradesmen, construction foremen and construction supervisors of suitable qualifications and experience with a view to raising standards of performance in construction services in Singapore;

(f)

collaborate with other companies or institutions to organise seminars, workshops, conferences, courses or other training programmes and share profits;

(g)

provide technical advice or assistance, including training facilities, to personnel of related organisations in other countries;

(h)

provide financial assistance in the form of grants, loans or otherwise to persons, firms or companies in the construction industry and provide any guarantee on their behalf;

(i)

enter into a partnership or an arrangement for the sharing of profits;

(j)

charge fees or commissions for services rendered by the Authority;

(k)

carry out publicity in any form;

(l)

form or participate in the formation of a company to perform or carry out any of the functions of the Authority;

(m)

receive donations and contributions from any source and raise funds by all lawful means;

(n)

provide training for officers or employees of the Authority and award scholarships or otherwise pay for such training;

(o)

provide recreational facilities and promote recreational activities for, and activities conducive to, the welfare of officers or employees of the Authority and members of their families;

(p)

grant loans to officers or employees of the Authority for any purpose specifically approved by the Authority as are likely to increase the efficiency of officers or employees; and

(q)

do anything incidental to any of its powers.

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