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Contractors Registration System5. Besides CRS, must my company also register with BLS?While the CRS serves the construction and construction-related procurement needs of thepublic sector including government ministries and statutory boards, companies that require apermit to start any building or specialised building works must be licensed under the BuildersLicensing Scheme (BLS) which falls under the purview of the Building Control Act.Companies intending to register under the following CRS categories must also obtain therespective BLS:Workhead from Contractor Registry andGrade of RegistrationCorresponding Type of BuilderLicence*CW01 (General Building) and CW02 (Civil General Builder Class 1Engineering)Grade A1 to B2CW01 (General Building) and CW02 (Civil General Builder Class 1 or 2*Engineering)Grade C1 to C3CR08 (Piling Works),Specialist Builder (Piling Works)All gradesCR10 (Precast Concrete Works),Specialist Builder (Pre-cast concreteAll gradesworks)CR12 (Ground Support and Stabilisation Works) Specialist Builder (Ground Support andAll gradesStabilisation works)CR15 ( Site Investigation Works)Specialist Builder (Site InvestigationSingle gradeWork)* Please note that sole proprietors, partnerships or limited liability partnerships are eligiblefor General Builder Class 2 license only.You may refer to the below link for more information on Builder Licensinghttps://www.bca.gov.sg/Professionals/BuildingControl/building_control.html6. What are the tendering limits?The tendering limit for each respective grade is valid for one year from 1 July to 30 Jun. Itmay be adjusted every year depending on the economy driving the construction industry inSingapore. Details of the tendering limits can be obtained from the link below.www.bca.gov.sg/ContractorsRegistry/contractors_tendering_limits.htmlAPPLICATION7. How do I apply for CRS?You can apply online through the e-Application service from this link www.bca.gov.sg/ecrcs/.Please refer to the 5 steps guide in the last page to create an account with us.United Nations Award

Contractors Registration System8. Why must my company have $100,000 relevant track record in the last three years to registeror renew at entry grade at C3, L1 or single grade?BCA has to ensure that companies are capable and able to execute government constructionor construction-related projects9. My company is unable to meet the track record requirement for the entry grades at C3, L1and Single Grade. Can I still apply for BCA?Yes you can. However, we would require your technical person (full-time employed) to comedown to our office for an interview.10. Why must my technical person attend the interview?BCA has to ascertain that the technical person is full-time employed by the company and hasthe experience and knowledge in the respective workhead before the company is allowed totender for government contracts.11. How can I check whether my company’s technical personnel is eligible for CRS registration?As a guide, you can refer to the universities approved by the following boards;i) Professional Engineers Board (PEB) – www.peb.gov.sgii) Board of Architects (BOA) – www.boa.gov.sgiii) Building and Construction Authority -www.bcadirectory.sg/uploadfiles/Annex%20A%20CBCA070927%20Qualifications%20for%20REs%20and%20RTOs.pdf12. What Is CCPM?With the construction productivity movement, BCA has introduced the Certificate Course inConstruction Productivity Management (CCPM) as a registration requirement for all A1, A2,B1 and L6 contractors registered in CW, CR, ME, MW, SY04 and SY08. The CCPM, which isjointly organized by BCA Academy and SCAL, aims to equip industry players with theknowledge to plan and implement initiatives to continually improve the productivity of theirconstruction projects.To fulfil this requirement, your firm must have at least one of full-time Professional &Technical personnel (in short, P&T personnel) obtaining the CCPM by 1 Jul 2013 for A1 andA2 and 1 Jan 2014 for B1 and L6. Please note that your registration grade may bedowngraded if you fail to meet the CCPM requirement by the stipulated deadline mentioned.If any one of your P&T personnel has obtained the CCPM or CCPP (Certified ConstructionProductivity Professional), you can either email a valid PDF copy of your certification to us atbca_crs@bca.gov.sg or fax to 6324 0346.For course enquiry, please contact BCA Academy at Tel: 62489999/67304580 or emailbca_sgm_enr@bca.gov.sg for further assistance.United Nations Award

Contractors Registration System13. What Is BCCPE?BCA has been campaigning actively to promote productivity within the construction industry.We have various incentive schemes for all contractors to enhance their productivity throughvarious mechanisms and embrace the latest technology in construction methods. With cuts inMYE, companies must face the reality that the only way to move forward is to start cultivatingproductivity within our industry.The Basic Concept in Construction Productivity and Enhancement (BCCPE) is a mandatorycourse required for all companies registered in CRS under CW, CR, ME, MW02, MW03, TR,SY04 and SY08 with grades B2 to C3, L5 to L1 and Single Grades. The course will cover topicssuch as definition and measurement of productivity; improving construction productivityduring planning, design and construction stage; site layout, deployment planning and sitecoordination; quality control and good management practices; and the use of ConstructionProductivity and Capability Fund to enhance productivity. You must enrol at least one of yourdirectors (as registered with ACRA) or Technical Personnel (TP), as submitted in your lastapplication to CRS, to attend the course.If one of your directors or TPs has obtained a Certificate in Construction ProductivityManagement (CCPM), or Certified Construction Productivity Professional (CCPP), then yourcompany has already met the BCCPE requirement. You can email the BCCPE, CCPM or CCPPcertificate to us at bca_crs@bca.gov.sg .For BCCPE course enrolment, you can apply online at www.bcaa.edu.sg. Last minute walk-inor replacement of applicant is strictly not allowed on the day of session.For course enquiry and scheduled dates, please contact BCA Academy at Tel:62489999/67304580 or email: bca_sgm_enr@bca.gov.sg for further assistance.14. Why are audited accounts required for grades C2 or L2 and above?Although it is not required for companies to prepare audited accounts if their annualturnovers are less than $5million, there is no limit to the number of government projects thata company can tender or execute within a year. Therefore, BCA has to ensure that companiesin grades C2 or L2 and above are financially sound and capable of executing multiple projectsfor the government.15. What are the documents required for track record?For CW, CR, ME and MW, the applicant must fill up Section D for each project. The clientmust endorse on both pages of Section D to verify the project value and assess theperformance of the applicant respectively. It must be accompanied with Award Letter / WorkOrder / Purchase Order and Practical Completion Certificate (TOP or Statutory Completionare not acceptable as they do not reflect the actual date of practical completion). For SY, theapplicant must fill up Section E and accompanied with Award Letter / Work Order / PurchaseOrder. Sections D and E can be downloaded from this linkwww.bca.gov.sg/ContractorsRegistry/contractors_applnforms.htmlUnited Nations Award

Contractors Registration System16. How do I check my application result?Normally, it will take about two weeks for the result of your application. It may take longerfor A1-B2 and L6-L5 grades. You may check your registration status at CRS webpage at thislink www.bcadirectory.sg/17. I am a registered contractor and my expiry is this year. Can you...a) ...forward to me, my company’s track record that you have in your system?b) ...give me the list of technical personnel employed?The renewal notification letter will be sent to your company two months before yourcompany’s expiry date. All the information can be retrieved and amended when you submitthe renewal application online at www.bca.gov.sg/ecrcs/.18. How do I update my firm’s personnel and company particulars?You can download the following documents to update your firm’s personnel and companyparticulars:• Resignation of Technical Personnel• Updating of EP, S-Pass, Work permit• Change of Company's ParticularsOTHERSIn addition to the above, you can submit the latest audited accounts, VAP calculation, validSAC Accredited ISO 9000, ISO 14000, OHSAS 18000, SMC, CCPM, BCCPE and any pertinentdocuments by email a pdf copy to bca_crs@bca.gov.sg.19. The tender specifications for a government project require my company to obtain the C41report from CRS. Can you give a copy to me?Only government agencies and statutory boards have access to retrieve the C41 report fromCRS. This specification is not required when submitting your tender.20. What are the conditions that my company can apply for transfer of workhead?CRS will allow the transfer of workhead(s) for companies going through structuralreorganisation that result in change of UEN number, mergers or acquisitions. Applicants areto note that both the transferer and the transferee will be held liable for any ongoinggovernment projects at the time of transfer. You can apply online at www.bca.gov.sg/ecrcs/21. Can a transferred company re-register with CRS after the transfer is made?For transfer of workhead(s), only one entity will be entitled to own the workhead(s). Thetransferred company will not be allowed to re-register with CRS. The transferred companymay however, set up a new subsidiary (new entity) and register with CRS at the entry grade.22. How do I register for the e-Application service?The e-Application service is available from this link www.bca.gov.sg/ecrcs/ . Please refer tothe 5 steps guide in the following page to create an account with us.United Nations Award