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General Building Construction Singapore.
Ground-up new builds for Singapore’s private sector. Landed homes, commercial premises, and light industrial — foundation to TOP under a single main contract, run by the same team that walks the site every day.
What’s Included
One contract. Every trade.
A general building contract with Lee & Co covers the full lifecycle of your new build — not a partial scope or carve-out. We hire, schedule, and accountability-check every trade under our roof.
- ▸ Site clearance, hoarding, and site office set-up
- ▸ Foundation works (raft, piling, or footings)
- ▸ Reinforced concrete frame and slab pours
- ▸ Brick and block walls, plastering, screed
- ▸ Roof structure, waterproofing, and weatherproofing
- ▸ Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (M&E)
- ▸ Window and door installation
- ▸ Finishes — tiling, flooring, painting, joinery
- ▸ External works: driveways, drainage, landscaping
- ▸ BCA / URA / PUB / NEA submissions support
- ▸ Defects rectification (12-month liability period)
- ▸ Final TOP and CSC handover documentation
Our Process
Six steps. Predictable handover.
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01
Pre-Construction Survey & Costing
Site visit, soil report review, drawing analysis. We issue an open-book quote with line-item costing within 7 working days.
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02
BCA & URA Submissions Coordination
We coordinate with your QP architect / P.E. on Building Plan, Permit to Commence Works, and any URA Planning approval. We carry the schedule risk on submissions.
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03
Foundations & Structural Frame
Piling or footing works to engineer’s spec. RC frame, slab, and walls cast progressively. Daily site supervision; weekly photo report sent to you every Friday.
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04
M&E Integration & Wet Trades
Electrical, plumbing, ACMV roughing-in pre-finishes. Wet trades (tiling, plastering, screed) sequenced to keep dust and dry trades separated.
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05
Finishes, Joinery & Snagging
Painting, joinery installation, sanitaryware fit-up. Pre-handover snagging walk — we resolve on the spot, not at TOP.
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06
TOP Handover & Defects Liability
BCA inspections, Temporary Occupation Permit, Certificate of Statutory Completion. 12-month defects liability period with 24-hour response on critical issues.
Why Lee & Co
What you get that other contractors don’t offer.
Open-Book Costing
You see every supplier quote we receive. No mystery markup, no surprise variations. The contract is built on transparency, not bargaining power.
Hands-On Principal
A co-founder walks your site every week. The site supervisor is named in the contract and reachable on his personal mobile. No handoffs to a junior project manager.
Honest Schedule
When monsoon delays a pour, you hear it that Friday — not at TOP. We hold realistic contingency, share the Gantt weekly, and don’t over-promise to win the bid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions we hear most often.
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What does general building construction in Singapore cover?
General building construction is the ground-up build of a structure under a single main contract. For Lee & Co, that means residential landed homes, light commercial buildings, and small-to-mid industrial premises — from foundation pour to TOP. We coordinate every trade (structural, M&E, finishes, landscape) under one accountable contract. -
Do I need a BCA-registered contractor for a private new build in Singapore?
For private residential projects under S$3 million, BCA Builder Class registration is generally not strictly mandated, but BCA-registered contractors carry industry-standard insurance, employee compensation, and worksite safety practices. For commercial and any tendered work, BCA registration is required. Lee & Co is BCA-registered, fully insured, and bizSAFE-compliant. -
How long does a typical new landed build take?
A two-storey landed home in Singapore usually runs 12–18 months from groundbreaking to TOP, depending on size, basement scope, and finishes. We provide a detailed Gantt at quote stage and update it weekly with photos. Monsoon-season pours (Nov–Jan) can add up to two weeks — we plan around it rather than pretend it won’t happen. -
What permits do you handle for a new build?
We coordinate BCA submissions (Building Plan, Permit to Commence Building Works, Permit to Occupy), URA submissions (Planning Approval, Written Permission), and connect with your QP (Qualified Person — architect or P.E.) for sign-offs. PUB drainage, NEA environmental, and Land Transport Authority road-opening permits where applicable. -
How do you price a new build — lump sum or open book?
We default to open-book costing on new builds. You see the trade quotes we receive, the contingency we hold (typically 8–12%), and our main-contractor margin. Variations are priced from the same supplier rates. You can also opt for a lump-sum contract if you prefer fixed pricing — we’ll be transparent about which structure suits your project. -
Are you insured for new construction?
Yes. Contractor All-Risk insurance, Employee Compensation insurance, and Public Liability insurance are in force on every project. Certificates available on request before contract signing.