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There were 17 cases of fallen windows recorded in the first five months of 2015 - 10 fewer than the 27 cases recorded during the same time last year, said the Building and Construction Authority on Friday (Jun 5 2015).

In most instances of fallen casement windows, it was found that aluminium rivets used to secure the friction stays were not replaced with stainless steel rivets. These aluminium rivets were found to be corroded, the press release said. As for sliding windows, most did not have safety stoppers and angle strips to secure the window panels and the windows were not able to slide smoothly along the tracks, it added. Under the Building Control (Retrofitting of Casement Window) Order 2004, homeowners are required to change the aluminium rivets of casement windows with stainless steel ones. This applies to windows in all residential units except those in landed properties and the ground floor of buildings.

 There were a total of 43 recorded cases of fallen windows from both Housing and Development Board (HDB) and private residences in the first eleven months of this year, according to a joint report released by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and HDB. Out of these, 23 involved casement windows, 18 for sliding windows while the remaining two fall under other types of windows. In a press release today (Dec 12 2014), BCA CEO Dr John Keung said that the cases “pose a safety risk to the public and (can) potentially be fatal”.

".... Centrale 8 has launched at about double the price fetched by The Premiere four years ago. The launch price for a five-room flat at The Premiere was between $308,000 and $450,000 in 2006. Prices for a five-room flat at Centrale 8 were between $685,000 and $880,000 when the showflat was opened to buyers on Thursday last week. This has led to some interested buyers baulking at the asking price of what are set to be Singapore's most expensive HDB flats."

"After getting their letters from Sim Lian Group, the home owners were told early last month that there would be a delay in the handing over of keys because of the vesting process, which involves the Housing Board. This process involves transferring the entire development site to the HDB for lease administration, and to the Town Council for maintenance of the common areas and carparks. When contacted, a Sim Lian Group spokesman said: "Buyers should note that the expected vacant possession date is an estimated one and actual delivery of vacant possession may occur before or after the vacant possession date." Property experts said developers do not usually issue such letters to buyers unless they are absolutely sure of the dates. ECG Group chief executive Eric Cheng said: "Owners might commit to the date given and, if the deadline is not met, the reputation and credibility of the developer would be doubted." But, as long as the developer has not busted the legal date of completion, it has done nothing wrong. "I would also recommend that owners be prudent and not take these dates as foolproof."

"At least 30 residents of the Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) project told The Straits Times that they hope the developer, Sim Lian Group, can extend the one-year period for which the developer is required to rectify any defect in the units. Some also want compensation in cash. The Tampines Central development has 708 three- to five-room flats which are being sold from $389,000 to $778,000. Nearly all the units have been sold. Residents started moving in in June last year. Centrale 8 caused an uproar in 2011 over the units' high indicative price tags, after which the Housing Board suspended the DBSS scheme."

 "Lian Group began in 1976 as Sim Lian Construction, a building and construction firm with extensive capabilities and expertise in construction. In 2001, in response to changing market conditions in Singapore, the Group embarked on property development with the formation of Sim Lian Land. Sim Lian Group has since added property investment and other supporting divisions to its business. It is now recognised as a comprehensive property player with an extensive portfolio of residential, commercial, industrial, retail and mixed-use projects in the region. 
Milestones 1976 Founding of Sim Lian Construction 2000 Sim Lian Group listed on the Singapore Exchange 2001 Sim Lian Land formed, marking the company’s foray into property development 2006 Sim Lian Group becomes the first private developer in Singapore to embark on the pilot HDB’s Design, Build & Sell Scheme (DBSS), The Premiere @ Tampines 2010 Sim Lian Group launched its first Malaysian property, Taman Bukit Bayu, a landed home project in Senai, Iskandar Malaysia 2011 Sim Lian launched KL Trillion, its first integrated development in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Prime office units were released for sale 2011 Sim Lian Group launched its first industrial project, UB.1 in Ubi 2013 Sim Lian Group launched Hillion, its first integrated development in Singapore in the heart of Bukit Panjang. First phase of Hillion Residences condominium units were released for sale 2013 Sim Lian Group acquired its first Australian property, a commercial building at the heart of the Sydney central business district (CBD) 2014 Sim Lian Group made a second Australian acquisition of five investment-grade neighbourhood shopping centres in Eastern Australia"

"CONQUAS assesses the quality of workmanship in: Structural works - this covers the structural integrity and safety of the building to safeguard the interest of the building occupants. Architectural works - this covers the aesthetics of the building in the workmanship quality of the finishes and components. This is the part where the quality and standard of workmanship are most visible. Mechanical & Electrical (M & E) works - this concerns the performance of selected mechanical and electrical services and installations for the comfort of and use by the building occupants." 

The developer of a troubled "premium" housing project has said financial compensation for residents is possible only if there is "strong justification".
But EL Development (ELD) continues to maintain that Trivelis - a Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) project in Clementi - was built "according to specifications and approved plans".
Meanwhile, it is considering extending the one-year warranty on all furnishings and fittings and offering free safety films for glass shower panels as part of a "goodwill package" for residents.
Trivelis - an 888-unit project - was advertised as containing "choice fittings" and "quality floor finishes".
But when owners began collecting their keys in January, some discovered problems such as rusty dish racks, poor quality laminate flooring and glass shower panels that shatter easily.
An ELD spokesman told The Straits Times it is looking to help affected owners and working with the Trivelis residents' committee.

"We will look into the residents' requests and issues and offer what we can, within reasonable boundaries," he said. "Right now, we have not concluded the discussions so there's no concrete plan on what we will offer in terms of the goodwill package. As for defects, we want to assure residents we will rectify them."
He added that the company's response would be on a case- by-case basis and "not a one-size-fits-all treatment".
However, the response did not wash with all residents.
Public relations manager Eliza Soh, 31, said: "We are not here to haggle for freebies. What we want are long-term solutions to the bigger problems that are going to affect our lifestyle.
"To the developer, Trivelis is just another product but to residents Trivelis is our home."
Mr Stephen Yip, a 34-year-old civil servant, bought a three-room flat and has faced problems such as rainwater seeping into his unit and a faulty tap and window latch.
He said it is fair for the developer to extend the warranty of the furnishings and fittings, adding: "I didn't do any renovation in my kitchen and the items don't seem to be of high quality so I'm not sure how long they can last."
Project manager Andy Tan, 33, said: "It really depends on what are the things they are offering. I still prefer cash over freebies."
ELD said it has already cleared drains after rainwater collected in corridors and it will continue to monitor the situation.
It is understood that the authorities do not regulate interior renovation or quality of the furnishings.
According to the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), after construction, the authorities will perform checks on things such as fire safety, sanitation and drainage and accessibility features. A BCA spokesman said "matters such as defects and workmanship quality" are between the developer and buyer.
While the Housing Board oversees DBSS projects, the projects are designed, built and sold by private developers who are responsible for any defects. The DBSS scheme was suspended in 2011 after a public outcry over high indicative price tags for units at Centrale 8 in Tampines.
Earlier that year, ELD had beaten 10 other bidders for the Trivelis site, offering $224 million or $271 per square foot per plot ratio.

Trivelis is the first public housing project taken on by ELD, a "boutique" developer with 20 staff members. Its other projects include condominiums such as Rosewood Suites in Woodlands and Stevens Suites near Bukit Timah.
A spokesman for the Trivelis residents' committee said: "We certainly hope for the developer to consider offering a goodwill package soon. The details of the package are for ELD to consider... We hope that the offer made to residents will be acceptable."
More than 200 residents on Thursday met their MP Sim Ann, who called a goodwill package a "move in the right direction". ELD did not attend the meeting.