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Short answerConstruction businesses are valued on their order book, licences and project risks. Buyers check BCA registrations, contracts, payment claims and safety records; disputes need a secure room for claims documents.

How it works in Singapore

Singapore contractors work on public and private projects, registered with the Building and Construction Authority. Payment disputes often run through the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act.

Best data rooms for construction

Our five measures re-weighted for this use case, with a small bonus for rooms built for it. Prices before 9% GST.

  1. 1 Ellty ~S$191/mo 9.4 Visit Ellty
  2. 2 iDeals On quote 8.7
  3. 3 Datasite On quote 8.7
  4. 4 Ansarada On quote 8.6
  5. 5 Firmex On quote 8.4
  6. 6 Drooms On quote 8.4
  7. 7 Intralinks On quote 8.3
  8. 8 DealRoom On quote 8.2
  9. 9 Box ~S$19/user/mo 8.1
  10. 10 SmartRoom On quote 8.0
22%Security23%Deal tools18%Permissions20%Ease of use17%Cost

Folder index for construction

01
RegistrationsBCA and other licences.
02
Order bookContracts and progress.
03
ClaimsPayment claims and adjudications.
04
SafetyWSH records.
05
WorkforceWork permit holders and levies.

Singapore rules that apply

BCA registration

Contractor registration grades limit the value of public projects a contractor can tender for.

Security of Payment Act

Fast adjudication of payment claims.

Workplace Safety and Health Act

Safety records and incidents matter to buyers.

Features you need

FeatureWhy it matters hereRooms in our top 10 that list it
Folder uploadA whole folder tree goes up in one drag, keeping its numbering.10 of 10
View and download controlEach file can be set to view-only, print or download, and the setting can be changed later.9 of 10
Q&A workflowBidders post a question against a file; your team drafts, approves and publishes the reply, and the whole thread is kept.9 of 10

How to set it up

  1. Summarise the order bookProject list with margins and risks.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Hidden loss-making projects.
  • Safety incidents not disclosed.

Questions people ask

What do buyers check in a construction company?

BCA registration, order book, project margins, claims and safety.

What is SOPA?

The Security of Payment Act, which provides fast adjudication of construction payment disputes.

Can a data room help in disputes?

Yes, for sharing claims documents with counsel and experts.