Ref: GTS · Building and Construction Authority (BCA) · reviewed 05 Jul 2026
Growth and Transformation Scheme
BCA funds developer-led alliances (developer plus consultants, main contractor, subcontractors, prefabricators) up to 70% of the cost premium of transforming how they build, targeting 30-35% site productivity gains. Applications are open until 31 March 2028 under the BuildSG Transformation Fund.
Not published; scoped per alliance workplan
Who qualifies
- ✓Developers registered in Singapore who can lead a value-chain alliance
- ✓Alliances with completed local projects in the past 3 years and a 3-5 year pipeline
- ✓Value chains committed to 30% (non-residential) / 35% (residential) productivity gains over 2010 levels
- ✓Alliances that include SME stakeholders
What it pays for
- Equipment, materials and software
- Testing, accreditation and technology licensing
- IP rights
- Training and consultancies
How to apply
Open 1 Apr 2022 to 31 Mar 2028; multi-year workplans; reimbursement against milestones
- 1Form a developer-led alliance with your value chain partners
- 2Prepare a multi-year (minimum 3-year) alliance workplan
- 3Submit the GTS Enquiry Form to BCA
- 4Provide supporting documents; do not sign project contracts before applying
Advisor's note
This is developer-led by design - a subcontractor or builder cannot apply solo; if your client is downstream, the play is getting them into a developer's alliance. Funding covers the cost premium of doing it the new way, not the whole project cost. Page verified updated 3 Jul 2026.
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Common questions
How much does the GTS cover?
Up to 70% of cost premiums tied to qualifying costs, on reimbursement basis, not published; scoped per alliance workplan. BCA funds developer-led alliances (developer plus consultants, main contractor, subcontractors, prefabricators) up to 70% of the cost premium of transforming how they build, targeting 30-35% site productivity gains. Applications are open until 31 March 2028 under the BuildSG Transformation Fund.
Who is eligible for the GTS?
Developers registered in Singapore who can lead a value-chain alliance Alliances with completed local projects in the past 3 years and a 3-5 year pipeline Value chains committed to 30% (non-residential) / 35% (residential) productivity gains over 2010 levels Alliances that include SME stakeholders
What does the GTS pay for?
Equipment, materials and software Testing, accreditation and technology licensing IP rights Training and consultancies
How do I apply for the GTS?
1. Form a developer-led alliance with your value chain partners 2. Prepare a multi-year (minimum 3-year) alliance workplan 3. Submit the GTS Enquiry Form to BCA 4. Provide supporting documents; do not sign project contracts before applying
How long does the GTS take?
Open 1 Apr 2022 to 31 Mar 2028; multi-year workplans; reimbursement against milestones
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