Welcome to the eNPQS website.
The
National Productivity and Quality Specifications
(NPQS) project is jointly led and managed by the Building
and Construction Authority (
BCA),
Singapore Institute of Architects (
SIA),
Institution of Engineers Singapore (
IES)
and Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (
ACES),
with extensive participation and contribution from professionals
of both public and private sectors.
The NPQS is a set of standard specifications for building projects,
developed under the recommendation of the Construction 21 blueprint.
It covers the Architectural, Civil & Structural and Mechanical
& Electrical works. NPQS aims to harmonise the industry
building specifications and provide a standard platform for
achieving greater efficiency and quality in the design and construction
process.
A complete set of project specifications comprises two documents:
the base NPQS and the Project Specific Data (PSD) sheets. The
base NPQS is a set of reference document that sets out the common
specifications and requirements for most common types of building
works. The PSD sheets are simple templates created to allow
the architects and engineers to input their project specific
requirements that cannot be standardised in the base NPQS.
The electronic National Productivity and Quality
Specifications (eNPQS) is an application software
that enables easy access to the base NPQS and PSD templates
for the preparation of building project specifications. All
additions, amendments and omissions from the NPQS are tracked
and compiled by the software. In addition, it provides an
interface to electronic product catalogues (click here
to view the BCA eCatalogue).
The eNPQS is available to the industry on an annual subscription
basis. Target users of the NPQS are the developers, architects,
consulting engineers, contracting companies, quantity surveyors
and suppliers in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction
(AEC) industry.
Click here to view the list of eNPQS users.
Click here to download the guide for tenderers.
Gentle reminder for eNPQS users - Please input/update your
particulars with the 'Change Profile' function to ensure that
you can receive updates on the NPQS specifications and software.
Annual
Subscription Rates
Terms and Conditions
Payment Details
Minimum
System Requirements
Privacy Statement
Annual Subscription Rates
| Type of Specifications |
Annual Subscription
Rates per License
for Local Mail Order
(inclusive of GST & postage)
|
| Full specifications (Consists of Architectural,
Civil & Structure and Mechanical & Electrical specifications) |
S$300.00 |
| Architectural specifications |
S$150.00 |
| Civil & Structure specifications |
S$120.00 |
| Mechanical & Electrical specifications |
S$120.00 |
Discounts for Bulk Purchases
Firms that register for new subscriptions or renew their existing
subscriptions for more than 5 sets of the same type of subscription
package in a single transaction will enjoy a 15% discount for
the 6th set and beyond for the same type of subscription package.
| Type of Specifications |
Annual Subscription
Rates per License
for Local Mail Order
(inclusive of GST & postage) |
| Full specifications(Consists of
Architectural, Civil & Structure and Mechanical &
Electrical specifications) |
1st – 5th set |
S$300.00 |
| 6th set onwards |
S$255.00 |
| Architectural specifications |
1st – 5th set |
S$150.00 |
| 6th set onwards |
S$127.50 |
| Civil & Structure specifications |
1st – 5th set |
S$120.00 |
| 6th set onwards |
S$102.00 |
| Mechanical & Electrical specifications |
1st – 5th set |
S$120.00 |
| 6th set onwards |
S$102.00 |
For new subscriptions, the subscription rates include the
eNPQS CD-ROM with the subscribed specifications, a subscription
license valid for one year, and updates posted on the eNPQS
website during the valid subscription period.
For renewal of existing subscriptions, the subscription rates
include a subscription license valid for one year, and updates
posted on the eNPQS website during the valid subscription
period.
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Terms and Conditions
Upon payment of all subscription monies, you will be granted
a non-exclusive license to use the eNPQS software and NPQS specifications
on the following terms and conditions:
1. Each subscription license is valid for a period of one (1)
year “the Subscription Period”. The Subscription
Period starts from the date that the license is downloaded from
the eNPQS website.
2. The Subscription Period shall be terminated without any
notice to you if you are in breach of these terms and conditions.
Upon termination of this license you will no longer be able
to use or open the eNPQS.
3. Please refer to payment details for refund information.
4. Each licensed eNPQS software shall be installed in only
one computer at any one time.
5. The Building and Construction Authority “BCA”,
Singapore Institute of Architects “SIA”, Institution
of Engineers, Singapore “IES” and Association of
Consulting Engineers Singapore “ACES” are the only
authorised distributors of the eNPQS software and NPQS specifications.
Unauthorised distribution of the eNPQS software and NPQS specifications
is strictly prohibited.
6. Copyrights and all other intellectual property rights in
the NPQS specifications shall remain at all times the property
of BCA, SIA, IES and ACES.
7. You may reproduce in whole or in parts the specifications
for internal use in your office, or for inclusion in any drawings
or contract documents used or intended to be used in connection
with a building contract where you are a contracting party,
or in connection with which you are engaged by one of the contracting
parties in a professional capacity.
8. Copyright and all other intellectual property rights in
the eNPQS software, documentation text and data shall remain
at all times the property of BCA.
9. Reproduction of the eNPQS in any other forms or formats
is prohibited unless approval in writing from BCA is obtained.
10. You shall not reproduce any part of the eNPQS or NPQS specifications
on internet websites.
11. You shall not use, sell, assign, rent, sub-license, loan,
mortgage, charge or otherwise deal in any way in the eNPQS or
any interest in it except as expressly provided herein.
12. To enjoy the discount for bulk purchases, purchases have
to be made in a single transaction, and of the same type of
subscription package.
13.The Subscription Rates for eNPQS (Please click to view
) are subject to change without prior notice.
14. The eNPQS CD-ROM will be delivered to the address that
has been registered with the eNPQS website. Ensure that the
correct address has been registered.
15. To receive all information and updates regarding the eNPQS
software and NPQS specifications, ensure that you fill up your
particulars accurately in the eNPQS registration portal.
16. These Terms and Conditions are subject to change without
prior notice.
Disclaimer
17. The contents of the NPQS are intended for use as a general
aid in the preparation of project specifications and appropriate
adaptations shall be made where necessary. All users are solely
responsible for the correct usage of the information and that
the contents herein should be considered in conjunction with
each project’s specific criteria.
18. The NPQS is jointly developed by the Public and Private
sectors, including various public agencies, professional bodies
and private firms. While every effort has been made to ensure
the accuracy of the information contained in the NPQS and software,
the authors, owners and contributors of the NPQS shall not be
responsible to any person in respect of any use, whatsoever,
to which the contents of NPQS may be put, or for any mistake,
inaccuracy, omission or defect with regards to any information
or software or part thereof contained within the NPQS or any
advice given with respect to its use. Save as expressly provided
by statute, all warranties, representations or implied terms
of any kind relating to the NPQS are excluded. It is the sole
responsibility of all users to verify such information as contained
in the NPQS and to ensure that its application is correct and
effective.
19. The eNPQS software includes electronic product catalogues,
which link manufacturer and product details with appropriate
clauses in the NPQS. NPQS does not approve or endorse the products
included in the catalogues. It is the sole responsibility of
the users to select appropriate products and ensure the selected
products meet their specific requirements. NPQS takes no responsibility
for product selection or specification by the user.
20. Once the Subscription Period has lapsed, you will no longer
be able to open or use the eNPQS. Ensure that you renew your
subscription before the expiry date, otherwise you will lose
access to any project specifications which you have created.
BCA, SIA, IES and ACES shall not be liable in anyway whatsoever
if you fail to renew your subscription in time before the expiry
date.
21. The software should be properly used with the operating
system for which it is designed to ensure satisfactory performance.
22. BCA, SIA, IES and ACES shall not be liable to you for
any loss or damage of any kind including lost profits, lost
revenue, down time or other consequential loss arising from
the use of or inability to use the software or from errors
or deficiencies in it whether caused by negligence or otherwise
except as expressly provided in this license.
I have read and agreed to be bound by the Terms of Conditions
as stated above, and the information which I have entered in
the eNPQS registration portal are all true and accurate.
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Payment Details
Payment Procedures
1. Payment can be made through mail. Please print the Registration
Acknowledgement Page and mail it together with the cheque to
the address below.
eNPQS SUBSCRIPTION
Quality and Certification Department
Technology Development Division
Building and Construction Authority
5 Maxwell Road
MND Complex
#17-00 Tower Block
Singapore 069110
2. All cheques should be crossed: “A/C payee
only” and made payable to “Building and Construction Authority”. The Subscription ID (as printed in the Registration Acknowledgement Page) ,company name and login ID should
be indicated clearly on the back of the cheque(s).
3. For delivery of the eNPQS CD-rom, ensure that the correct
address has been registered.
4. You are advised to keep a copy of the Registration Acknowledgement
Page for future reference.
5. For more information, please contact:
Mr Steven Cheong at (65) 6325 5020 or email
address: steve_cheong@bca.gov.sg
Mr Lau Mia Sze at (65) 6325 5082 or email
address: lau_mia_sze@bca.gov.sg
Ms Chua Mui Lee Serena at (65) 6325 5077 or email
address: serena_ho@bca.gov.sg
Payment Discrepancies
1. Top-Up of Payment/Dishonoured Cheques
If the amount paid is lesser that the subscription amount due
for payment, or if the cheque is dishonoured, the application
would not be processed until the full payment is received. Please
download the form “Top-Up of Payment_Dishonoured Cheque
Form” attached below.
Top-Up of Payment_Dishonoured
Cheque Form
Complete the form and mail it together with the cheque payment
and a copy of the Registration Acknowledgement Page to the
address below.
eNPQS SUBSCRIPTION
Quality and Certification Department
Technology Development Division
Building and Construction Authority
5 Maxwell Road
MND Complex
#17-00 Tower Block
Singapore 069110
All cheques should be crossed: “A/C payee only”
and made payable to “Building and Construction Authority”. The Subscription ID (as printed in
the Registration Acknowledgement Page) ,company name and login ID should be indicated clearly
on the back of the cheque(s).
2. Overpayment
If the amount paid is greater than the amount of subscription
due for payment, you can request for refund of overpayment.
Please download the form “Credit Refund Request Form”
attached below.
Credit Refund Request
Form
Complete the form and mail it together with a copy of the Registration
Acknowledgement Page to the address below.
eNPQS SUBSCRIPTION
Quality and Certification Department
Technology Development Division
Building and Construction Authority
5 Maxwell Road
MND Complex
#17-00 Tower Block
Singapore 069110
If BCA discovers a transaction that warrants a refund, BCA
will initiate the refund to you.
3. Service not rendered
In cases where service is not rendered, e.g. application for
eNPQS subscription is not approved, BCA will initiate a refund
to you.
Refund
If a payment warrants a refund, (e.g. overpayment, service
not rendered, etc), BCA will arrange to refund through cheque.
BCA will inform you in writing if a refund request is not valid.
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System Requirements
- Minimum Pentium III PC with 800 Mhz, 256MB RAM and a
CD-ROM drive
- Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
- Microsoft Office 2000 or Microsoft Office XP
- Internet Explorer 5.01 and above
- NET Framework and MDAC version 2.8 (both included in the eNPQS installation package)