The specific objective of Module 2 on Earth Retaining Structures is to familiarize participants with various types of earth retaining structures adopted in Singapore and the region. This module is useful to those who are involved in the construction and supervision of earth retaining structures used in civil engineering and building projects.

Collapse is every engineers worst nightmare. Fortunately, not every engineer must go through the experience of a collapse first- hand as we can all learn from the mistakes of others. This course aims to impart knowledge by way of sharing examples of structural engineering failures so engineers can learn how not to repeat such mistakes. It will also cover the relevant areas of SS EN 1992 series on Design of Concrete Structures, with reference to structural engineering failures

Formwork structures have always been a highly hazardous item inthe construction industry. Continuing failures of formworks inSingapore have raised considerable alarm in the industry, thegovernment and the public.To address these concerns, and to update an outdated Code ofPractice for formwork, a Workgroup was formed in 2012 to developa new Code of Practice, SS580.This one-day course on formwork design and safety to revisedstandards and EuroCode aims to accomplish the following: Provide background material to and useful information onimproved standards in this area for this critical topic inworkplace safety; Present the basics of safe design of formwork structures andessential design requirements of SS580; Describe significant parts of the new Code of Practice forFormwork SS580:2012 to facilitate its use by designers andconstructors; Review a number of failure of formworks in Singapore andabroad to convey an understanding of causes; Discuss techniques to identify and evaluate the hazards, andmanage the risks; and, Offer practical guidelines for good practice in formworkdesign, erection, use, dismantling, inspection, andsupervision.The focus will be on basic concepts and procedures currently in usefor formwork in the construction industry.Objectives will include identification of principal contributory factors to formwork failures and their underlying rootcauses, and discussing how the new Code can eliminate or alleviate the problems.

Structural steel is still in demand for their high quality and productivity while stainless steel and aluminium has appealing qualities leading to an increasing use in the Construction Industry. Participantswill have a better understanding on various corrosion methods on structural steellike hot dip galvanising, anti-corrosion paint & coating. Issues related to inspection, maintenance and repair of steel structures will also be discussed.

ACES-BCA Digital Delivery Seminar - 24 Apr 2020 (Fri) Synopsis: Continuing our series of seminars to help the industry appreciate the benefits of digitising the work processes. We are delighted to invite contractors from our industry to share the up-and-downs of their journey in digital delivery. The seminar hopes to hear from the contractors on what the consultants can adjust or improve on in order to streamline processes and avoid abortive design or construction work.

This course is intended to assist participants to prepare for the Institution of Structural Engineers Chartered Membership Examination (CME), in accordance with the Institution's guidelines.6 PDU (confirmed) over 2 lessons

Managing Agents play an important role in managing a strata-titled development. With the increasing number of strata-titled developments in Singapore, it is essential for Managing Agents to keep abreast on the governing laws and related procedures on the management of strata-titled developments.

The challenge of building green lies in the process and in getting the project team to agree on targets and outcomes. Participants will learn about the holistic broad based notion of what green means and understand how to operationalise principles into practice or establish an operative framework for greening. They will also know how to define performance and outcomes, know when to intervene and why it matters and make decisions for collective deliberation and judgement.

Lighting is an integral part of our places and spaces, playing a vital role in the health and wellbeing of occupants, as well as contributing to energy optimisation and savings. A growing body of research has linked good lighting with improved occupant comfort, including an improved quality of sleep for occupants in workspaces that prioritise the use of daylight.In this 3-part live webinar series, delve into the intricacies of lighting design and controls, illuminating this aspect of green and healthy buildings. At each interactive webinar, hear from industry professionals and specialists on key lighting design considerations and take the opportunity to have your questions answered.

As the world gradually recovers from the activity restrictions imposed due to the global pandemic, employees worldwide are slowly returning to the workplace. While working-from-home has become the new norm, offices and other workplace premises still cannot be done away, but are our workplaces ready and safe for employees to return?Buildings, being where we spend the majority of our time in, have key roles to play in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of its occupants. Worldwide, building-based prevention and control measures have become one of the most important methods of fighting against the effects of the pandemic. In this special webinar, join us as we take a look at how our buildings can prepare for the resumption of work and the new business as usual.