CNA Singapore

2022 - 8 - 21

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Commentary: Water leaking through the ceiling in malls could point ... (CNA)

Newer buildings with award-winning designs cannot replace the safety and health of workers, users and occupants, say NUS professors Daniel Wong and Gabriel ...

In addition, the cost of new technology and sustainability measures will add to the many things needed to operate and maintain. And what about the legal ramifications to the owners of building assets with the imperfections? There must be a paradigm shift in the way we support our built environment experts. With top management wanting middle management to tighten operating expenses, it is inevitable there may be more of such workplace incidents. Periodic structural and facade inspections are also the norm with the latter being the more recent enhancement in building control law. Newer buildings with award-winning designs cannot replace the safety and health of workers, users and occupants.

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NDR 2022: Tuas Port will be world's largest fully automated port ... (CNA)

Tuas Port should make Singapore a leading global player in the maritime space, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Rally speech.

“This smooth transition owes much to our port workers, unions, PSA and MPA. PSA is also exploring the future use of 5G in cargo handling operations, the factsheet read. Instead of trucks with drivers, the new port deploys a fleet of driverless automated guided vehicles, said Mr Lee. “The move to Tuas has already started. Advertisement

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