build-to-order

English

Alternative forms

• BTO

Adjective

build-to-order (not comparable)

1. (Singapore) Of or relating to a public housing system whereby flats are built according to demand.
   • 2007, Jose Hong, The Straits Times (Singapore), Smart showers to be fitted in 10,000 BTO flats from next year, 10 Oct (online).

     The installation of smart shower systems in 10,000 new Build-To-Order (BTO) Housing Board flats will begin early next year, national water agency PUB said yesterday.

   • 2010 May 6, soc.culture.singapore‎^[1] (Usenet):

     Firstly, at that time MBT said that it was built because they based on projection of demands and not based on the build-to-order process.

   • 2016, Andrew Robertson, Michael Tilbury, editors, The Common Law of Obligations: Divergence and Unity, page 71:

     A build-to-order flat is the cheapest public housing type in Singapore, but entails a long waiting time, as its name suggests.

   • 2017, Cara Wong, The Straits Times (Singapore), BTO first, propose later: Young couples don’t regret applying for flat first, 4 June (online).

     With an average wait of three to four years for the completing of a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat – often the most affordable option for young couples – planning far ahead has long been the norm.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: build-to-order.; custom built

Related terms

• BTO
• to order