Meaning of build-to-order | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Of or relating to a public housing system whereby flats are built according to demand.
   Singapore, not-comparable
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: build-to-order.; custom built
   not-comparable

Examples

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

CEFR level