MRT viaducts overhead, limited space below: How Garden Bloom @ Tengah earned its builder an HDB accolade
Chiu Teng Construction re-sequenced works, tightened safety measures and adopted just-in-time delivery of materials to keep the project on track.
Chiu Teng Construction, a Singaporean builder, received a Certificate of Merit for its project Garden Bloom @ Tengah. The BTO project featured seven 15-storey residential blocks, playgrounds, fitness facilities, and common green spaces. However, the site also housed two MRT viaducts being built for the Jurong Region Line, set to open in stages starting in 2027.
The viaducts passed through the estate's common green area, passing above a ramped linkway, a children's playground, and other facilities. Chiu Teng faced challenges due to the limited space below, requiring them to resequence works, adopt just-in-time delivery of materials, and tighten safety measures. The builder coordinated closely with the MRT contractor, merging their schedules and implementing a just-in-time system for prefabricated modules to reduce material congestion by up to 50% and improve efficiency by 25%. Chiu Teng's success in managing the complex construction environment earned it the HDB accolade.
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