s 8 Functions of Authority
8.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the functions and duties of the Authority are —(a) to promote the development, improvement and expansion of the construction industry including the use of advanced technology in the construction industry; (b) to advise and make recommendations to the Government on matters affecting or connected with the construction industry and on the control of building works and the safety of buildings; (c) to raise standards and efficiency in the construction industry by encouraging the standardisation and improvement of construction processes, techniques, products and materials; (d) to promote good procurement methods and practices in the construction industry and advise and assist the Government in the procurement of construction works and services; (e) to provide consultancy and advisory services related to the construction industry; (f) to promote the advancement of skills and expertise of persons in the construction industry; (g) to raise the professionalism and capabilities of firms in the construction industry; (h) to promote the adoption of internationally recognised quality management systems in the construction industry; (i) to facilitate the supply of essential construction materials and secure and manage land and facilities related to their import and production; (j) to promote and carry out research for the development and improvement of the construction industry and in respect of the building control system, building codes and regulations, building maintenance and management, energy usage in buildings and other matters related to or incidental to the functions of the Authority; (k) to promote the efficient use of energy in buildings and to advise the Government on the measures and regulations to be implemented; (l) to provide a search service for searches on building records and plans; [Act 15 of 2026 wef 01/07/2026] (la) to act as an agent of the Government in the management, implementation and administration of programmes established and funded by the Government for the upgrading of public spaces, infrastructure and facilities in private residential estates to improve the quality of life of the residents of those estates, including carrying out site assessments, consultations with the residents and coordination work with other public agencies;[Act 15 of 2026 wef 01/07/2026] (lb) to act as an agent of the Government in the management, implementation and administration of programmes to facilitate the installation of fixtures that enhance mobility and safety in residential properties in private residential estates, including —(i) administering the provision of financial support to eligible persons under such programmes; and (ii) identifying suitable persons to supply and install such fixtures for eligible persons under such programmes;[Act 15 of 2026 wef 01/07/2026] (lc) to act as an agent of the Government in the maintenance of structures (other than any coastal protection measures within the meaning given by section 2B(1) of the Sewerage, Drainage and Coastal Protection Act 1999) belonging to the Government and erected on any part of the foreshore that is State land, as directed by the Minister;[Act 15 of 2026 wef 01/07/2026] (ld) to provide administrative support services to —(i) the Professional Engineers Board in the performance of its functions under the Professional Engineers Act 1991; and (ii) a Strata Titles Board in the performance of its functions under the Building (Strata Management) Act 2004 and the Land Titles (Strata) Act 1967; and[Act 15 of 2026 wef 01/07/2026] (m) to carry out any other functions imposed upon the Authority by or under this Act or any other written law. (2) In addition to the functions and duties imposed by subsection (1), the Authority may undertake such other functions and duties as the Minister may in writing assign to the Authority and, in so doing, the Authority is deemed to be fulfilling the purposes of this Act and the provisions of this Act apply to the Authority in respect of such functions and duties. (3) The Minister may give to the Authority any direction under section 5 of the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018.[9 [5/2018]