This seminar is part of a series of seminars by the Building andConstruction Standards Committee to keep the local industry informed of changes and new standards. The Eurocodes have been implemented in Singapore since April 2015. It has been a learning journey for the local industry.The European standard, EN 1090 (Execution of steel structures andaluminium structures) is the relevant standard for fabrication andinstallation of structural steelwork. This European standard allows the use of higher steel grades not covered in the old BS codes and is usedextensively in Europe and other parts of the world (e.g. China) forcertification of the fabricators.The Singapore version of this standard, SS EN 1090 which is made up of 2 parts has been adopted in Singapore to allow the use of alternative structural steel materials for building works. Certification of fabricators to SS EN 1090 would elevate their competency and therefore, align our local steelwork practice with that required by the Eurocodes.

Safety in construction sites is of paramount importance not only to protect oneself but also to ensure safety for fellow site personnel on site. This programme is for stakeholders in construction projects (Resident Engineers, Resident Technical officers, Site Supervisors etc) and it explains the laws on safety for construction site and discusses construction safety for the various site operations commonly executed in a construction project.Participants will know how the current laws related to safety in Singapore protect them and their fellow site personnel. They will be able to supervise and/or carry out daily site operations with a focus on safety. They are able to identify hazards related to various site activities and take steps to control risks arising from such hazards.

The objective of this course is 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?

A*STAR's Operation & Technology Roadmapping (OTR) helps SMEs establish a long-term growth strategy driven by technology. The process enables you to visualise how your business can grow by exploiting the right drivers, products and services, and technologies. Extract from/ courtesy of https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Portals/81/Data/Collaborate/smes/Eng%20OTR%20Brochure.pdf
Pic(s) Extract from/ courtesy of https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Collaborate/Programmes-for-SMEs/Operation-Technology-Roadmap

3 (Three) PDUs Approved/ Confirmed for PEB PEs (for all engineering branches/ disciplines) and/ or IES C.Engs (for engineering sectors listed inhttps://www.charteredengineers.sg/).

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Innovating to create high value products and ... - Source: The Business Times
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Feb 20, 2017 - A*Star currently works with firms to conduct operation and technology roadmapping, to identify how technology can help them innovate and...