In the past year, Singapore s security sector has had to adapt to the disruption caused by the pandemic.
While the change to a more technology-based and manpower-light operational set-up would have come eventually, Covid-19 has accelerated it.
Mr Nelson Tee, president of the Security Systems Association of Singapore, told The Straits Times: The Covid-19 pandemic was a catalyst to quicken the adoption of new technologies. Without Covid-19, there would still be change, but at a slower pace.
Where it was previously common to see two or three officers manning a condominium security post, one is now the norm.
Booking-in applications and online pre-registrations for condominium visitors offer convenience and less exposure for both visitors and security officers, said Mr Tee.
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Rails and signs mark the borders of different work zones at a construction site in Sembawang. (Photo: Cheryl Lin) Share this content
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SINGAPORE: Construction firms, already lacking workers, are having to deal with more expensive building materials as both freight and raw material demand have shot up, creating a supply chain shortage.
For consumers, this has led to more costly renovation projects, as contractors and material suppliers struggling to stay afloat pass the higher prices down the chain.