In this guide · 8 sections
- 01What buyers check on a construction company website
- 02BCA workheads and grades explained
- 03How to present your BCA registration accurately
- 04Safety claims: bizSAFE and certificates with proof
- 05Project galleries that win work
- 06Company profile PDF and tender contacts
- 07Do it yourself or get help?
- 08Frequently asked questions
Short answer
List each BCA workhead with its exact code, name and grade (for example CW01 General Building, Grade C1), link to the BCA e-Directory so buyers can verify it, show bizSAFE level and expiry, and build project pages with scope, value range, client type and photos.
What buyers check on a construction company website
A construction website's job is to get you shortlisted. The people reading it are usually main contractors looking for subcontractors, developers and building owners comparing quotes, and procurement staff checking eligibility for public sector work. They look for:
- Registration: your BCA workheads and grades, and whether they match the job's value.
- Track record: projects similar in type, size and client to theirs.
- Safety: bizSAFE level, safety management certificates and how you manage site risk.
- Capacity: team size, key personnel, equipment and the type of work you self-perform.
- Contact: a named person for tenders and quotations, with direct email and phone.
BCA workheads and grades explained
BCA's Contractors Registration System (CRS) registers firms that tender for public sector construction work. BCA says there are about 50 types of workheads, grouped under five registration groups: Construction (CW), Construction-Related (CR), Mechanical and Electrical (ME), Trade Heads (TR) and Regulatory Workheads (RW). Each workhead has its own financial, track record and personnel requirements.
The grade sets the maximum tender value you can bid for in the public sector. BCA's published tendering limits for 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 are:
| CW01 / CW02 grade | Tendering limit | CR / ME grade | Tendering limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Unlimited | Single Grade / L6 | Unlimited |
| A2 | S$105 million | L5 | S$16 million |
| B1 | S$50 million | L4 | S$8 million |
| B2 | S$16 million | L3 | S$5 million |
| C1 | S$5 million | L2 | S$1.6 million |
| C2 / C3 | S$1.6 million / S$0.8 million | L1 | S$0.8 million |
CW01 is General Building and CW02 is Civil Engineering. Registration matters mainly for public sector tenders, which are published on GeBIZ, but private clients also use it as a quick check of a firm's size and standing.
How to present your BCA registration accurately
Overstating a grade, or listing a workhead you no longer hold, is easy to spot and damages trust. Buyers can check your registration in the BCA e-Directory, linked from the CRS page.
List each workhead with code, name and grade
Write 'CW01 General Building, Grade C1' rather than 'BCA C1 contractor'. Different workheads often have different grades.
Add the expiry date
Show the current registration validity and update the page when you renew.
Link to the e-Directory
Add a 'Verify our registration' link to BCA's e-Directory so a procurement officer can check in one click.
Explain what the grade means in plain words
One line such as 'eligible for public sector building projects up to S$5 million' helps private clients who do not know the system.
Keep it on one Registrations page
Put BCA, bizSAFE, ISO and other certificates on one page, linked from the footer, so tender teams find everything in one place.
Safety claims: bizSAFE and certificates with proof
Safety is often a pass-or-fail check. bizSAFE is the Workplace Safety and Health Council's programme that takes companies through levels, from Level 1 up to bizSAFE Star. Show your level and expiry date, not just the logo.
- bizSAFE level and expiry: the WSH Council's bizSAFE Level 1 page says a Level 1 certificate is valid for 6 months and cannot be renewed, so companies need to progress. Keep the website in step with your current level.
- Safety management system certificates: name the standard, certificate number, scope and certification body, and offer the PDF on request.
- Safety performance: only publish figures you can back up, such as accident-free man-hours on a named project, with the period covered.
- Site safety approach: a short page on toolbox meetings, risk assessments and supervision shows how you work without making unverifiable claims.
Project galleries that win work
Your project pages are your strongest sales tool. A good project page answers the questions a quantity surveyor or developer will ask.
What to include on each project page
Group projects by type (residential, commercial, industrial, A&A works, civil) so buyers find similar work quickly. Name photos and pages with descriptive words, such as 'factory-extension-tuas', which also helps search engines. A complete Google Business Profile with the same project photos helps clients find you locally.
Company profile PDF and tender contacts
Tender teams often need a company profile to attach to their evaluation. Offer a downloadable PDF on the website so they do not have to email for one.
- Keep it short: 6 to 12 pages covering company details, registrations, key personnel, equipment, selected projects and safety.
- Match the website: the same grades, dates and project list as your Registrations and Projects pages.
- Date it: put 'Updated October 2026' on the cover so readers know it is current.
- Compress it: keep the file under a few megabytes so it opens on site.
- Tender contact page: a named person or role for tenders and quotations, a tenders@ email address, phone, office address and UEN.
If you work on public sector projects, your payment claims and invoices matter as much as your website. Our guide to SOP Act payment claims, email service and invoicing covers that side.
Do it yourself or get help?
A clear five or six page site with Registrations and Projects pages covers most contractors. Costs rise with large galleries and custom features; our guide to website costs in Singapore gives realistic ranges.
Our Business Website (S$1,490) builds up to 6 pages, mobile-first, with a contact form and on-page SEO, which fits a Registrations page, project gallery and tender contact page. If you already have a site that loads slowly because of heavy project photos, the Speed & SEO Fix (S$390) compresses images and fixes the basics.
Frequently asked questions
They are grades under BCA's Contractors Registration System that set the maximum value of public sector projects a firm can tender for in each workhead. For CW01 General Building and CW02 Civil Engineering, grades run from C3 at S$0.8 million to A1 with no limit. Many specialist workheads use L1 to L6 instead.
BCA provides an e-Directory, linked from its Contractors Registration System page, where anyone can search registered firms and check their registration status. Add a direct link on your website's registrations page so buyers can verify your workheads and grades in one click.
Yes, but with the level and expiry date, and only while it is current. bizSAFE has several levels up to bizSAFE Star, and lower levels expire quickly; the WSH Council says Level 1 is valid for only six months. An expired logo still on your website can cost you a tender if a buyer checks.
Generally yes, as long as you have permission and do not reveal confidential details. Ask the client in writing before naming them or showing photos. If they prefer privacy, describe the project type, district, your scope and the contract value range without naming the client.
Registration is required mainly for public sector tenders, but many developers and main contractors use it as a quick check of a firm's size, finances and track record. Showing your workheads and grades clearly, with a verification link, helps private clients compare you with other contractors.