Singapore, 24 February, 2026 — The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and NEC Contracts have taken decisive steps to widen the adoption of collaborative contracting in Singapore’s built environment sector by officially commencing Singapore’s first pilot project using the NEC4 Facilities Management Contract (FMC) at the BCA Braddell Campus.
Asia’s First NEC4 Facilities Management Contract Pilot
This groundbreaking initiative marks the first official NEC facilities management (FM) project in Asia and demonstrates the practical application of collaborative contracting principles within the FM sector. It enables project parties to move beyond transactional relationships to build trust, foster open communication, align incentives and work towards a common goal.
The contract was awarded to Cushman & Wakefield | C&W Services Singapore in November 2025 and commenced in January 2026. The pilot follows the launch of specialised Singapore-focused Y clauses for the NEC4 FMC in 2025, which align the contract with Singapore’s legal and regulatory framework.
The NEC4 FMC, launched globally in January 2021, was developed by NEC Contracts in collaboration with the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) specifically for the FM sector. The NEC4 FMC clearly spells out structured service processes and the roles of the various stakeholders to guide how work is planned, executed, and monitored. These make it easier to track progress, control costs, manage risks, and link performance to payment, encouraging collaboration and shared responsibility, leading to higher service standards for service buyers.
“The shift towards collaborative contracting represents not just a change in contract forms, but fosters stronger client-contractor relationships, underscoring a shared vision for a more resilient and effective sector. The successful implementation of this pilot project is expected to provide valuable insights that will inform wider adoption of collaborative FM contracting across Singapore’s built environment sector.” said Kok Su Ming, Managing Director of BCA Academy.
Renee Paik, Head of Asia Pacific, NEC Contracts said, “NEC4 emphasises mutual trust and cooperation between contracting parties, representing a fundamental shift in how we approach public sector projects in Singapore. We are thrilled to see BCA pioneering the first NEC4 Facilities Management Contract in Asia and this is just the beginning of what we expect to be significant growth in collaborative contracting across Asia Pacific.”
“We are proud to support initiatives that advance collaborative practices in Singapore’s built environment,” said Natalie Craig, CEO of Cushman & Wakefield Singapore. “The introduction of the NEC4 Facilities Management Contract sets a new benchmark for partnership and trust in the sector. By fostering collaboration between clients and contractors, we can drive efficiency, innovation and resilience across projects. We look forward to seeing this approach inspire broader adoption across Singapore, shaping a stronger and more future-ready built environment.”
Cushman & Wakefield | C&W Services provides integrated real estate and facilities management services across leasing, capital markets, valuation and investment management. Through its facilities services arm, the firm delivers operations and maintenance solutions focused on improving building performance and workplace experience. With sustainability embedded across its operations, the firm supports clients’ Environmental, Social, and Governance objectives while delivering end-to-end solutions for occupiers and investors.
Comprehensive Practitioner-Level Training Programme
To support successful NEC4 implementation, BCA Academy has partnered with NEC Contracts to deliver robust training programmes. The collaboration brings together BCA Academy’s expertise in collaborative contracting principles with NEC Contracts’ specialist knowledge to create a comprehensive four-day practitioner-level programme. The partnership was announced at a launch event held at Eden Hall, the official residence of the British High Commissioner in Singapore, on the 13th of August 2025. The event was attended by approximately 140 senior officials including BCA Chief Executive Officer Kelvin Wong, representatives from trialling government agencies, industry associations, consultancies, contractors and academic institutions.
The partnership between BCA Academy and NEC Contracts represents a long-term commitment to supporting Singapore’s construction industry transformation. Beyond training, the collaboration includes knowledge transfer from international best practices, tailored guidance for Singapore’s regulatory environment and community building initiatives connecting local practitioners with the global NEC network.
The course begins with one day of online self-learning followed by three days of interactive classroom delivery. BCA Academy covers the first two days focusing on collaborative contracting principles and provisions under the Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC), whilst NEC Contracts delivers the subsequent two days on specialised competencies in the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC). The intermediate-level programme is designed to deepen technical collaborative contracting capabilities for successful implementation.
The first two courses were held at BCA Academy in late October and early November 2025, with additional courses scheduled to continue supporting the industry’s transition. This educational infrastructure is critical as Singapore aims to pilot NEC4 contracts across more than 15 projects in both public and private sectors. Kok Su Ming, Managing Director of BCA Academy added, “The BCA Academy is also committed to driving capability development that supports Singapore’s built environment transformation through better collaboration. By combining classroom learning with practical scenario-based application, we’re ensuring that our industry professionals are well equipped to embrace the collaborative approach. “
Renee Paik, Head of Asia Pacific, NEC Contracts added, “Through our partnership with BCA Academy, we’re delivering practitioner-level training that combines BCA’s industry-focused expertise with our specialist knowledge of NEC4 implementation. We bring 25 years of international experience whilst remaining committed to learning from Singapore’s unique regulatory and cultural context. We’re connecting Singapore practitioners to our global network of over 50,000 NEC professionals, facilitating knowledge exchange and best practice sharing.”
For more information about the collaborative contracting training programme or to register for upcoming sessions, visit the BCA Academy website at www.bcaa.edu.sg.