Expertise

Authority Submissions & Project Management

Authority submissions in Singapore to URA, BCA, SCDF, PUB, NEA, LTA, JTC and HDB, plus M&E tender and submission management, including CORENET X.

A building project in Singapore can need approvals from several agencies. Each has its own codes, forms and timelines. Deneed prepares and manages the M&E side of these submissions, and the tender documents that go with them.

Authority	Where M&E typically comes in
URA	Planning permission and change of use, where M&E plant affects massing, rooftop use or GFA
BCA	Building plans, environmental sustainability (energy) requirements, Green Mark
SCDF	Fire safety works: plan approval, Minor A&A lodgement, Fire Safety Certificate
PUB	Water services, sanitary plumbing and drainage
NEA	Environmental health and pollution control, e.g. kitchen exhaust, cooling towers
LTA	Works affecting road reserves, vehicle parking provision or rail protection zones
JTC / HDB	Landlord approval for tenant works in JTC and HDB premises, before or alongside authority submissions

CORENET X

From 1 October 2026, submissions through CORENET X's gateway process are mandatory for new projects of 5,000 m² gross floor area and above. Smaller projects may opt in. See what CORENET X changes for M&E submissions.

Project management and tender

M&E specifications, bills and tender documents.
Tender calling and evaluation support.
Tracking each submission's status, so that one late approval does not hold up the whole programme.

Frequently asked questions

Which authority approves fire sprinkler changes in Singapore?

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), under the Fire Safety Act 1993. Depending on scope, the work may be exempt, lodged as Minor A&A, or need full plan approval.

Is CORENET X mandatory?

Under the joint URA and BCA circular of July 2026, CORENET X is mandatory from 1 October 2026 for new projects of 5,000 m² GFA and above. Smaller projects may submit on a voluntary basis.