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SINGAPORE - To further reduce the risk of transmission at worksites, the use of antigen rapid tests (ART) will now be piloted at construction worksites for those who are not living in dormitories. These tests, which will generally be conducted once every three days, will be administered by workers through do-it-yourself Covid-19 test kits, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). ....
The Straits Times Skilled workers hard to replace despite technology advances in construction sector No matter how advanced equipment gets, most still require a trained operator and many of these roles are filled by migrant workers.ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG https://str.sg/JvFu They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Share link: Or share via: Sign up or log in to read this article in full Sign up All done! This article is now fully available for you Read now Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month for the first 3 months. ....
No matter how advanced equipment gets, most still require a trained operator and many of these roles are filled by migrant workers. - The Straits Times/ANN SINGAPORE, May 23 (The Straits Times/ANN): Electricians have any number of high-tech tools at their disposal these days such as laser measurement devices but the whizzy gadgets still cannot replace skilled tradesmen. No matter how advanced equipment gets, most still require a trained operator and many of these roles are filled by migrant workers. John Tan, managing director of TYE Engineering, an electrical works contractor, said his company has adopted new technologies in its daily work where possible, but it is impossible to scale back on manpower. ....
Labour-crunched contractors hit by a brick wall of rising material costs, supply chain disruptions Toggle share menu Advertisement Labour-crunched contractors hit by a brick wall of rising material costs, supply chain disruptions Rails and signs mark the borders of different work zones at a construction site in Sembawang. (Photo: Cheryl Lin) Share this content Bookmark 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. ....