Singaporeans cheer foreign workers as video of car park construction goes viral

The footage, without any details about where the construction took place or by whom, circulated on online discussion platform Reddit.

It shows the step-by-step construction of an outdoor car park serving what is known locally as a Housing and Development Board estate, according to Singaporean news outlet 8days.

Filmed from a nearby residential block, the time-lapse-style video captures the unidentified workers transforming a grassy plot of land into a fully functional parking facility.

It shows crews preparing and leveling the ground before installing reinforcement frames and barriers for pouring concrete.

After the concrete is laid, the workers smooth the surface and removed excess cement from moulds used to create the distinctive patterned design commonly seen in Singapore’s outdoor car parks.

Once the concrete hardens, the moulds are removed individually, revealing a grid-like structure with openings that allow grass to grow through.

The process, which requires considerable precision and patience, impressed many viewers who said they had never considered how such facilities were built.

A screenshot from the viral video documenting the construction of a public housing car park in Singapore. Photo from the video

The post attracted hundreds of comments praising the foreign workers responsible for constructing much of Singapore’s infrastructure.

“Kudos to our foreign workers, who build our land under the hot sun and rain,” one commenter wrote.

Another said: “Never actually wondered how such things are made, so refreshing to see. Thank you to all the workers for building Singapore, rain or shine!”

The discussion also prompted questions about the grass-filled gaps found in many outdoor car parks. Reddit users were quick to explain their purpose.

“NParks requires a certain percentage of car park lots to be turfed, which is why you see those white PVC patterned panels laid before concrete is poured,” one user wrote. “Once the concrete has cured, the solid parts of the panels are removed, creating hollows for grass to grow.”

Other users noted that the design also serves a practical purpose by improving drainage and reducing water accumulation during heavy rainfall. For many Singaporeans, the video offers a rare glimpse into the work that goes into building an amenity they use daily but often take for granted.