Why Singapore Contractors Canโt Ignore Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) in 2025.
One stop-work order can cost hundreds of thousands.
One missed permit can derail an entire schedule.
One disconnected team can jeopardise handover.
Why IDD is Critical for Tenders for 2025 and forward
Stricker WSH Regulations
Since 1 April 2024, public projects โฅ S$3 million must run an electronic Permit-to-Work (ePTW). Non-compliance means stop-work orders, liquidated damages, and reputational risk.
ePTW benefits
| Faster | Safer | Audit-Ready |
|---|---|---|
| 30-50 % quicker approvals | Real-time clash & conflict alerts | Automatic time-stamping for ISO 45001 & MOM |
Digital Workflows Slash Time & Costs
- 25 % less rework using BIM-driven clash detection
- Real-time AI CCTV catches unsafe acts before accidents occur
- Field-to-HQ data sync reduces manual status chasing
Tender Success Is Digital-First
Gov-linked developers shortlist vendors aligned with BCAโs IDD roadmap and proven CDE adoption. Being IDD-ready wins projects faster.
What Is Integrated Digital Delivery?
IDD is a connected, data-driven workflow that links:
- ๐ Design
- ๐ญ Fabrication
- ๐งฑ Construction
- ๐ข Asset Management
Powered by:
- BIM models
- ePTW systems (Field Management Solutions)
- Common Data Environments (CDEs)
- Real-time dashboards & AI safety tools
Outcome: Fewer delays, tighter control, stronger safety compliance, tracked live, in real time.
In Integrated Digital Delivery Singapore projects, the question is no longer โShould we go digital?โ, itโs โHow fast can we scale IDD across every site?โ
If youโre a Main Contractor or Developer or even a Sub Contractor, this guide shows why IDD matters right now, the 19 BCA-approved use cases, and how platforms like Novade, ISETIA, Trimble, Matterport, and Autodesk, rolled out by CSG Software, let you implement fast and stay compliant.
IDD Use Cases You Can Deploy Today
Planning & Design
| Use Case | Platform |
| Carbon Tracking | Revit + ISETIA |
| 3D Visualisation & Clash Detection | Revit + Navisworks |
| BIM-based Documentation | Revit + ISETIA |
| RFI Tracking | ISETIA/Aconex |
| ICE Coordination Meetings | Revit + ISETIA |
Construction Site Management
| Use Case | Platform |
| Digital Safety Planning and Management | Novade Safety-HSE (PSG-Funded) |
| Digital Inspections | Novade Quality |
| Digital Site Management | Novade + ISETIA (CDE) |
| Digital Progress Monitoring | Matterport, Trimble X9/10, OpenSpace |
| Digital Logistics | Novade Quality |
Cost, Scheduling & Commercial
| Use Case | Platform |
| BIM-based Cost Estimation | Revit + CostOS + ISETIA |
| Digital Contract Management | ISETIA |
| Digital Construction Scheduling and Sequencing | ISETIA |
| Digital Operations and Maintenance | ISETIA (CDE) |
Handover & Maintenance
| Use Case | Platform |
| Digital Defects Management | Novade Quality |
| Digital Handover | ISETIA (CDE) |
| Real-time Monitoring of Assets Performance | IBM Maximo / Siemens |
| Digital Operations and Maintenance | Novade / ISETIA / Eptura |
Why Developers &
Main Contractors Choose CSG
- One-stop IDD stack โ BIM, ePTW, AI CCTV and dashboards work seamlessly.
- Singapore-ready compliance โ Built for BCA & WSH; PSG grant support for Novade & Ailytics.
- Rapid deployment โ ePTW live in 2 weeks; full IDD stack in 6-8 weeks.
- Field-to-HQ visibility โ Novade captures site data; ISETIA delivers real-time dashboards.
- Proven results โ 50 % fewer manual inspections, 25 % less rework, 7ร more safety hazards detected.
| โ Traditional | โ With IDD |
| Paper Permits (manual) | Real-time ePTW (Novade) |
| WhatsApp, Excel, Email (Document management) | Document-linked RFIs (ISETIA) |
| Manual CCTV Monitoring | AI Video Alerts (Ailytics) |
| Version Confusion | Single source of truth |
| Disconnected Updates | Real-time on Single Platform |
Go Digital or Risk Falling Behind!
FAQs for Busy Project Directors
Is ePTW required only fpr public/gov projects?
Nope! Private developers are already adopting Novade ePTW to boost safety and speed approvals!
How does one manage both Novade and ISETIA?
Novade handles premit approvals, safety and more.
ISETIA handles RFIs, HQ & Site Team collaboration with real-time data and dashboarding.
Implementation timeline?
Timeline differs from project to project, however the average is:
ePTW โ 2-4 weeks. Full IDD stack โ 6-8 weeks, depending on project scale.
Which Solution is PSG approved?
Novade Safety-HSE and Ailytics AI CCTV are PSG-approved.
How does CSG assess our IDD readliness?
CSG has been embedded in Singaporeโs construction scene since 1999.
Because our team is constantly on site and in the boardroom, we understand real-world constraints as well as regulatory shifts. That ground-level insight lets us run a proven, three-step assessment:
- Current-State Audit: We benchmark your workflows, safety processes, and tech stack against BCAโs IDD roadmap.
- Gap Analysis & ROI Map: We highlight bottlenecks, quantify potential savings, and prioritise quick-win use cases.
- Adoption Blueprint: We deliver a phased roll-out plan (ePTW first, full CDE next) so your team gains value in weeks, not months.
Bottom line: Two decades of hands-on industry experience make CSG the expert in tailoring IDD solutions that stick.
2025 demands compliance, speed and safety. With top contractors already IDD-ready. Are you?
Avoid the unnecessary fines. Win tenders. Build Safer.
IDD isn’t the future, its the new minimum.
