NTU is one of the pioneers in the adoption of Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) in Singapore. With the successful completion of its first PPVC high-rise development, the Hall of Residence at North Hill, NTU has embarked onto its second PPVC development, the Hall of Residence at Nanyang Crescent.In this workshop, the project team of the Nanyang Crescent development, with representatives from the Project Developer, Architect, Design Engineer and Main Contractor, will share their project experience and learning points throughout the design, manufacturing, transportation and construction stages. In addition, the workshop participants could visit the full mock-up of the modules, and the site to view the hoisting process at the construction site (subject to weather condition).

Themed Transforming the Way We Build through Innovation, the Singapore Construction Productivity Week (SCPW) 2016 is an industry-wide event for developers, architects, consultants, builders and suppliers to exchange ideas on construction productivity, share the latest developments in new productive technologies, best practices and success stories, and encourage industry players to change the way they build through innovation.Into its sixth year running, there are 16 construction productivity events planned during the SCPW this year. An expected 8,000 participants representing various industry stakeholders as well as students from the Institutes of Higher Learning will be involved in SCPW 2016.Key events this year include the BuildTech Asia Exhibition, Build Smart Conference, Skilled Builders Project, inaugural SCAL Productivity & Innovation Awards (PIA) Competition 2016, Experiential Workshop, as well as the Productivity Workshop, Productivity Challenge and Productivity Race to engage tertiary students on construction productivity concepts.BCA will also be conducting the fourth International Panel of Experts Meeting on Construction Productivity and Prefabrication Technology to review productivity efforts and make recommendations on the way forward. Please visit www.scpw.sg for more details now.

The BCA Design and Engineering Safety Excellence Award was launched in May 2008 to give recognition to the Qualified Person for Structural Works [QP(ST)], QP(ST)s firm and the project team for ingenious design processes and solutions in overcoming project challenges to ensure safety in design, construction and maintenance of building and civil engineering projects locally and overseas.We are pleased to announce that a new category for small scale projects (project cost $30 million) has been added.

The BCA Design and Engineering Safety Excellence Award was launched in May 2008 to give recognition to the Qualified Person for Structural Works [QP(ST)], QP(ST)s firm and the project team for ingenious design processes and solutions in overcoming project challenges to ensure safety in design, construction and maintenance of building and civil engineering projects locally and overseas.We are pleased to announce that a new category for small scale projects (project cost $30 million) has been added.

This 3.5 days course will provide participants an understanding of the measurement and verification for water cooled chilled water plant system complying with Green Mark requirements, relevant guidelines and standards. Participants will learn the measurement and calibration requirements for chiller plants including instrumentation, measurement standards, uncertainty and traceability. Fundamentals of heat balance, common pitfalls and good practices will also be covered.

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is a new approach in the construction industry.By bringing more work offsite, manpower and time needed to construct buildings are reduced,while ensuring work sites are safe, conducive and have minimal impact on the surroundingliving environment. This workshop covers the design, manufacturing and planning aspectsof DfMA, with focus on Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC). Sharing ofcase studies on different types of projects which deployed DfMA methodology and the benefitsreaped will help participants better appreciate, and be more confident in the adoption andimplementation of DfMA.

In the Vision Zero movement, one of the key steps in achieving WSH excellence is commitment by leaders. Leaders (senior management) play a crucial role in building up safety and health culture of an organisation. They have greater influence in raising WSH capabilities of their contractors and the workforce. They also have responsibility to send clear signals that they are committed to bring their workers home safe and healthy. This years WSH Conference, jointly organised by BCA Academy and IOSH (Singapore), embraces the theme of WSH Excellence through Leadership in Construction Industry - Driving Towards Vision Zero.

The Internal Audit (QEHS) course (based on requirements on Quality Management System, Environmental Management System and Occupational Health and Safety Management System) aims to equip Internal Auditors with the knowledge and skill required to assess, monitor and measure the performance of an organisations integrated QEHS Management system. As the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 have recently undergone a major review, the course includes the latest updates of the new editions and highlights the necessary revisions to ensure smooth transition from the current version.

In the construction industry, it is known that application for extension of time and claims for prolongation cost can be a contentious issue in the industry. Though standard conditions of contract like SIA and PSSCOC have provisions for extension of time, there are issues pertaining to the proper procedures for application of EOT, claims for loss and expenses or prolongation cost and documentation for evidence of delays and justifications that need to be addressed.This course is designed and structured to provide insights and depth into the factors that will affect the success of EOT application and the recovery of prolongation cost.

The FIDIC (Fdration Internationale des Ingnieurs-Conseils) publishes a suite of standard forms of contract which are generally recommended for international construction projects.Under the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction for use in traditional build-only project delivery, the Employer appoints an Engineer to carry out the duties under the contract with the assistance of suitably qualified engineers and other professionals in strict compliance with an administrative protocol.