The construction sector has been slower than other industries to adopt new technologies, but as it is gradually embracing the latest advancements, it will require workers to upskill or be retrained. To support the training of construction professionals, the Government has committed about S$72 million in funding until May 2020, MND Minister Lawrence Wong said on Tues. Speaking at the iBuildSG Scholarship and Sponsorship Ceremony at NUS’s University Cultural Centre, Mr Wong noted that Singapore needs built-environment professionals with relevant skills to support the sector, and that there are good jobs in the industry for residents here. First, a programme that provides funding support to those studying built-environment courses will be expanded. Some post-graduate options of the iBuildSG Scholarships and Sponsorships, which is now open only to polytechnic and ITE graduates, will be extended to university graduates, too. Second, the Building Specialist Sponsorship Programme, which supports the training of technical personnel, will see an extension of the sponsorship period from two to three years.... Continue Reading