PROJECT FOCUS

Alongside Royal Square @Novena, Straits Construction has overseen many successful developments. Here are three recent examples either completed or near completion:

Nexus International School:

Located near the Aljunied estate in central Singapore, the Nexus International School comprises a 12-storey vertical campus with a capacity to serve 2,000 students. The facility, which Straits in on track to complete, will house a large capacity theatre, music recording rooms, a state-of-the-art sports field, Olympic swimming pool, gymnasium and fitness centre.

Hundred Palms Residences:

Made up of 531 dwellings, the Hundred Palms Residences project represents an important exploration of precast/prefabrication techniques with Greyform. Situated in the mature estate of Hougang, residents will be able to enjoy a range of amenities and a wide array of dining and shopping options, as well as several reputable schools nearby. The homes will also feature smart home technology.

JTC Trendspace (Formerly known as Furniture Hub):

Based at Sungei Kadut, the JTC Trendspace is Singapore’s first highrise multi-tenanted development housing both furniture and furniture-related companies. The Hub comprises modular factory units of about 500 to 1,000 square metres with the flexibility of expanding the space to larger floor plates of up to 3,000 square metres. It will also feature trade showrooms, a training institute, an experience centre, a resource library and an ecommerce fulfilment centre. Sustainability is a key consideration for all Straits’ projects, the company awarded with BCA’s Green and Gracious Builder Scheme (GGBS) certificate, STAR category. There are numerous measures implemented at work sites, such as the use of recycling rainwater for washing.