This seminar is MCSTGuru's fourth instalment in our Seminar Series. About this Event MCSTGuru would like to kick off the third quarter of 2020 with an online seminar. For many of us, Covid-19 has put much of our plans on hold. Nevertheless, much of the obligations held by MCSTs still need to continue. In
In Singapore, condominium operators (e.g. Management Corporation Strata Titles, condominium building owners) are required to adhere to certain standards with regards to the maintenance requirements of condominiums under their charge to comply to government regulations. Respective licenses are to be obtained with regards to different aspects of condominium operation. Commencing an unlicensed operation will
Water seepage is one of the many challenges condo managements have to deal with. Water seepage leads to problems such as peeling paint. However, it could be a sign of even bigger problems that require solutions that are more than just re-painting. Paint peeling off regularly in car parks as a result
Odour, pests, unsightly mess – something which we can relate to the current waste collection system in most housing estates where the ubiquitous rubbish bins are placed on pavements or in void decks; households throw garbage down in-unit rubbish chutes with a bin at the bottom that collects the waste. These bins are cleared
In a positive development towards improving the facilities management industry, the Building and Construction Authority has announced the launch of the Real Estate Industry Transformation Map. The BCA, working together with the Council of Estate Agents, stated that Industry Transformation Map initiatives will focus on transforming the Facilities Management (FM) and property transaction services sectors to
All households in Singapore receive a monthly communication from SPgroup detailing utilities services: electricity, gas, and water. Those services are charged based on metered usage and are billed by SPgroup but each of the services are provided for by different providers. Another charge that we seldom pay attention to is for rubbish removal. On
Painting a building or an apartment sounds quite simple. Appoint a painter, choose the colours and start painting, nothing difficult. But is it really that simple? What are the regulations that govern the painting of a building’s exterior; how should building owners or the MCST (Management Corporation Strata Title) decide when to paint; how
The Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act (BMSMA) in Singapore provides a framework for management corporations (MCST), which comprise all unit owners within a development, to manage their own estates. The legislation is important as good sense and consideration are no longer enough in today’s environment with many people living or working in a
