This is a 2-part programme comprising (Part 1) Preliminary design of high-rise buildings and (Part 2) Introduction to seismic design. The programme aims to allow participants to understand the importance that Structural needs to be addressed at the preliminary design stage of the project and to know the effect of distant earthquakes on buildings in Singapore.

This is an intensive one-day course on the design of beams and slabs for use in buildings. Both pre-tensioning and post-tensioning are discussed.

The objective of the course is to impart knowledge to the participant on the causes, prevention, inspection and rectification of cracks in concrete. In particular, cracking in concrete is explained and the allowance of its formation in design is covered. Cracks formed arising from workmanship issues are also covered. Appropriate references will be made to the Singapore Standard SS EN 1992 series on Eurocode 2 Design of concrete structures that allow cracks to form and possible ways of preventing cracking is also covered. Emphasis on how to assess the severity of the crack through a methodological approach is covered. Finally, various methods of rectification of the crack lines are covered including the appropriateness of the method to the type and nature of the crack being considered.

This preparatory course is aimed to help applicants in their preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination for Civil Engineering by providing revision of all the topics stipulated.

Building envelopes have repeatedly been in the limelight over the past few months as a result of multiple failure events involving material defects, fire performance issue or poor workmanship. The Institution of Engineers, Singapore is organising a seminar on faade engineering. The intention of this seminar is to raise the awareness of participants in the various facets of faade engineering. This seminar is addressed to professional engineers, IES members and any other engineers with an interest in gaining a greater understanding of faade engineering. Topics covered will include the engineering of aluminium, glass, fire performance, and anchoring technology.

To provide individuals, from introverts to polished speakers, with the tools and techniques needed to become more influential communicators. By applying Pinnacles innovative, three-step process (Intention-Based Communication), it shows how focusing on your message's objective and delivery will allow you to achieve specific audience reactions, captivate your audience and communicate like a true leader.

SS 631 specifies minimum performance requirements for unpainted and prepainted metal products intended to be fabricated for use in the building industry in exterior applications such as roofing, wall cladding, soffits and awnings. It covers the use of galvanized, zinc/aluminium, prepainted profile in steel and aluminium. It is intended to be read in conjunction with manufacturers technical product literature. It provides guidelines, information and recommendations to the specifier and end user on the design, performance, installation, transportation and handling of metalroofing material.SS 637 covers systems commonly used for waterproofing of reinforcedconcrete buildings. It contains sections of waterproofing of basement, floor,wall, roof and precast concrete elements. It provides guidance on waterproofing against with or without hydrostatic pressure and against moisture from the ground.

This course aims to present an overview of the indoor air quality health hazards that may be encountered by personnel on a construction site environment, addressing questions such as: What are some indoor air contaminants and where do they come from? How do these contaminants get into the body, and what are the health effects they can cause? Finally, what are some measures and good work practices that can be taken to address these indoor air quality concerns?

This particular module will discuss the background of this Court of Appeal case and its direct impact on site supervisors as well as their employers. The course will also provide participants with an up-to-date essential knowledge of Singapores laws on negligence and the common law duty of RTO & RE (as well as engineers and other technical professional s) which are relevant to the engineering building construction (ECB) industries and are faced by or connected with ECB 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