About the Sengkang Connection developer
The Sengkang Connection developer is Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd., a Singapore-based property developer and builder. Soilbuild secured the land for Sengkang Connection through a competitive JTC Industrial Government Land Sales tender. The tender was launched on 24 June 2025, closed on 19 August 2025 with four bids, and was awarded to Soilbuild for S$156,114,008, according to JTC's announcement on 1 October 2025.
When you buy into a new-launch project, the developer's experience matters as much as the location. It affects the design of the building, the build quality, how well the project is managed through construction, and how smoothly handover goes. For an industrial development, where loading bays, floor loading, ceiling heights, power supply and vehicle circulation directly affect how your business operates, the developer's familiarity with industrial users is especially important.
Soilbuild's history and background
Soilbuild's roots go back to 1976, when the business started in Singapore's construction sector. Over the decades, it has grown into an integrated real estate group with activities spanning property development, construction, and the ownership and management of business-space assets. Unlike many developers that appoint third-party main contractors, Soilbuild has its own construction arm. This design-and-build capability lets the group manage a project from land acquisition through to design, construction and handover under one roof.
The group is particularly well known for industrial and business-space developments, alongside its residential projects. Soilbuild was the sponsor of Soilbuild Business Space REIT, which was listed on the Singapore Exchange in 2013 and held a portfolio of business parks and industrial properties in Singapore. That experience of owning and operating industrial buildings over the long term gives the group a practical understanding of what tenants and owner-occupiers need.
Track record in industrial and business-space projects
Over the years, Soilbuild has been involved in a wide range of business-space developments in Singapore, including notable projects such as Solaris @ one-north, a green business park building, and Eightrium @ Changi Business Park. The group has also developed many strata and single-user industrial buildings for SMEs and larger companies across Singapore's industrial estates.
In recent years, Soilbuild has been an active bidder in JTC's land sales programme:
| Site | Zoning | Tender price | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sengkang West (Sengkang Connection) | Business 2 | S$156,114,008 | 2025 |
| Lok Yang Way | Business 2 | S$70,078,990 | 2024 |
| Tuas South Link 3 | Industrial | approx. S$2.63 million (as reported) | Earlier tender |
Winning multiple JTC sites in competitive tenders shows a continued commitment to Singapore's industrial property market, and a strong view of long-term demand from businesses.
What Soilbuild's experience means for Sengkang Connection buyers
Industrial-focused design
Developers with deep industrial experience tend to design around real operational needs: wide driveways and turning radii for larger vehicles, ramp-up access to upper floors, generous floor-to-ceiling heights, high floor loading, and practical unit shapes that make the most of usable space. These details directly affect how efficiently you can run your business from the unit.
Construction control
Having an in-house builder gives the developer more control over cost, schedule and quality, which can reduce the risk of delays and defects. JTC's tender conditions require the project to be completed within 84 months of the award, and an experienced developer-builder is well placed to meet that timeline.
Understanding of tenant demand
Owning and managing industrial assets over many years helps a developer understand which layouts, sizes and specifications lease well. For investors buying units to rent out, that insight can help support rental demand once the project is completed.
Familiarity with JTC requirements
Industrial developments on JTC land come with specific requirements on use, subletting and assignment. A developer that has completed many JTC projects is familiar with these processes, which can make approvals smoother for buyers.
Questions to ask the developer at the preview
When you attend the Sengkang Connection preview, it is worth asking the sales team about:
- The expected TOP date and the payment scheme available.
- Floor loading, ceiling heights and power provisions for your chosen unit type.
- Ramp-up access, loading bay sizes and maximum vehicle size.
- Approved uses, and any restrictions on food-related, chemical or noisy activities.
- Rules on leasing out units, subletting and JTC approval requirements.
- Estimated maintenance fees after completion.
Learn more about the B2 uses allowed at Sengkang Connection, or see what we know about the Sengkang Connection price.
This page is written by an independent licensed salesperson and is not published by Soilbuild. Developer background is drawn from public sources and JTC tender records; please refer to the developer's official materials for complete information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the developer of Sengkang Connection?
Sengkang Connection is developed by Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd., which won the Sengkang West industrial site in JTC's tender for S$156,114,008, as announced on 1 October 2025.
How long has Soilbuild been in business?
Soilbuild traces its history back to 1976 and has grown into an integrated property developer and builder in Singapore.
What other industrial sites has Soilbuild won recently?
Besides Sengkang West, JTC's records show Soilbuild won a Business 2 site at Lok Yang Way in November 2024 for S$70,078,990, and the group has also acquired other JTC parcels such as a site at Tuas South Link 3.
Does Soilbuild build its own projects?
Soilbuild operates an in-house construction arm, which gives the group more control over design, cost and quality across the development process.