80th Anniversary Commemorative Book - Singapore Manufacturing ...

Building Products& Construction MaterialsWho are they?This group comprises companies that make any sort of material used inbuilding and construction works, including glass, scaffolding, doors andinsulation.HistoryWhile construction firms from developed countries once dominated theSingapore construction industry, local contracting firms have started takingon more sophisticated and complex contracts in the last three decades.The construction sector expanded rapidly in the late 1980s and continued todo so in the mid-2000s, as Singapore shifted into a new phase of economicdevelopment, one which emphasised higher value-added products andservices.Current statusSingapore builders are concentrating on high-tech infrastructure to catch upwith construction advancements around the world.The group promotes the sharing of business information and experiencesamong its members by disseminating Government legislations, enhancingnetworking opportunities and forming strategic alliances to help membersachieve economies of scale.106 The SMF Family