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Industry Background



Growing Opportunities
The unprecedented growth of Asian and Middle East economies is driving demand for energy, refined products, chemicals and consumer goods. This is creating a growing need for engineering services to support new investments in the industry. Additionally, with growing emphasis on climate change, Singapore is committed to helping companies develop efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions. 

Leading One-Stop Hub For Engineering Solutions
Singapore is today home to several leading global engineering firms. These include Arup, Jacobs Engineering, KBR, Fluor, CH2MHILL, WorleyParsons, CB&I Lummus, Foster Wheeler, Yokogawa, Emerson, Rockwell Automation and M+W Zander. Their services range from front-end engineering design, consultancy and systems development to project and construction management for industries that include petrochemicals and biomedical sciences. 

Urban Solutions Knowledge Base
Moving forward, Singapore aims to develop a vibrant landscape of both local and foreign companies with integrated turnkey capabilities and the knowledge base to create innovative solutions. At the same time, Singapore will capitalise on the exciting possibilities present in infrastructure development in the region to become the region’s knowledge base for Urban Solutions that include urban planning, transport systems and environmental solutions, among others. Companies can work together with partners from both the private and public sectors to develop and test-bed innovative sustainable solutions in Singapore and export them to the world.

Solving Tomorrow’s Engineering Challenges Today
With its proximity and unmatched connectivity to the leading growth markets of the world, and a commitment to developing engineering talent with the right kind of expertise, Singapore aims to become a hub that develops engineering solutions for the most pressing challenges in the world.

Human Capital with the Right Expertise
In line with Singapore’s vision to develop a knowledge-based economy, the country offers companies access to a globally competitive workforce that is equipped with the right expertise to meet the needs of the engineering services industry. Singapore is committed to helping companies develop the right mix of skills and experience in their employees through training. Companies can tap into the large pool of engineering graduates from Singapore’s tertiary institutions, as well as gain easy access to engineering talent from around the region. 

Seamless Connectivity to Markets
Singapore is strategically placed to take advantage of the booming markets in Asia and the Middle East. Its excellent connectivity enables companies to engineer and manage complex projects around the world from Singapore, tap into our manpower base and provides round–the-clock connectivity to major markets. In addition, Singapore also has the most extensive network of free trade agreements in Asia, giving Singapore-based companies better access to these emerging markets.

Diverse Ecosystem of solutions providers
Singapore’s success in developing its process industries has helped it to develop a diverse ecosystem of both local and foreign companies offering services out of this strategic location. Besides leading players like KBR, WorleyParsons and Jacobs Engineering who have effectively leveraged Singapore’s strengths in process manufacturing, many companies have also achieved success in non-process sectors like infrastructure engineering and architectural services. Many Singaporean companies such as WOHA, Surbana and RSP Architects have achieved global recognition for their work and have worked on projects around the world.


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Last updated:03 October 2011
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