About the EFM Lighthouse Project
The Estate and Facilities Management (EFM) Lighthouse Project was first conceptualised as a recommendation in the SBF Sustainable Employment Report as a concrete action to enhance the career progression and remuneration of trade staff through multi-skilling and cross-industry integration of job functions. The intent and desired outcomes of the EFM Lighthouse Project have taken on added significance with the Covid-19 pandemic, with the elevation of public health and safety priorities, as well as the during manpower challenges in the EFM space.
About the EFM Lighthouse Project
The Estate and Facilities Management (EFM) Lighthouse Project was first conceptualised as a recommendation in the SBF Sustainable Report as a concrete action to enhance the career progression and remuneration of trade staff through multi-skilling and cross-industry integration of job functions. The intent and desired outcomes of the EFM Lighthouse Project have taken on added significance with the Covid-19 pandemic, with the elevation of public health and safety priorities, as well as the during manpower challenges in the EFM space.
Over the span of 15 months, seven pilot companies undertook 10 pilot trials involving approximately 50 trade staff. The pilot projects involved job redesign, training, and the test-bedding of job clustering across EFM sub-sectors such as cleaning, landscaping, security, basic M&E work, and customer service, in a range of property types. Pilot companies were supported in their endeavour through a job redesign workshop and learning and innovation sessions to tap on best practices shared by industry leaders as well as the Building Construction and Timber Industries Employees’ Union (BATU). Four sectoral TACs also journeyed alongside SBF and the pilot companies on this effort, providing valuable industry perspective and insights.
The EFM Lighthouse Project Report was launched on 7th July 2022 by Minister for National Development and Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration Mr Desmond Lee at Great World Serviced Apartments. Following a sharing of Allgreen Properties’ pilot experience and future plans, Minister Lee engaged the Lighthouse Project stakeholders in a fireside chat. A copy of the Lighthouse Project Report was presented by SBF Chairman, Mr Lim Ming Yan to Minister Lee to commemorate the event.
Video Series
The Nuts and Bolts of Job Redesign
Unlocking manpower challenges in the EFM Sector
Standing Tall: Interview with a Pilot Participant
Acknowledgements
TACs and Lighthouse Project Companies
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