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
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With the increase demand for construction professionals in the Built Environment industry, you and your peers must be really keen to join, but also have questions and doubts that you wish someone professional can give you an answer. You need to join us for our upcoming Course Preview happening this February 2019.WHY CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT?Every construction project combines a variety of complex challenges. Managing a project requires a combination of technical understanding of construction processes and resource management, as well as managing their legal and financial aspects.WHY STUDY WITH US?The Bachelor of Construction Management (Building)(Honours) will equip you with the skills and knowledge to manage complexities in construction projects both in Singapore and across the world. The programme incorporates substantial Building Information Modelling (BIM) teaching and projects which offer a niche specialty beyond the construction management discipline. This would give the graduates a solid foundation to pursue wide career choice as BIM Managers, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Facility Managers.The degree programme is conceptualised to be a problem-based learning pedagogy to train students to solve real world challenges, develop holistic understanding of construction project environment and portable life-long learning skills. To offer an accelerated pathway, an advanced standing articulation would be eligible for students with relevant diploma qualifications.So, it is time to take action in order to embark on a rewarding career in the Built Environment industry!Attend our upcoming course preview (available in Session 1 and 2) to learn more about the construction industry and our best recommended programme; Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) that we have to offer, starting this February 2019. Limited seats available. *Please bring along original & photocopies of your NRIC & Education Certificates.Please call 6248 9944 or 6248 9999 should you need more clarifications. Otherwise, you may also write in to our Programme Consultant, Ms Bernice Ang | e: Bernice_Ang@bca.gov.sg

Requirements of noise control and management in construction sites are stipulated by NEA and MOM through legislations. To ensure that construction works do not affect neighbouring residents and businesses, noise levels are to be continuously monitored in construction sites and kept within the permissible levels. Developers also require contractors to prepare and submit to them a Noise Management Plan which usually includes the baseline noise record, indicate the Noise Sensitive Receivers (NSRs) (such as hospitals, schools, etc.) and propose mitigation measures and public relation strategies to handle noise matters. Throughout the construction duration, contractors are required to implement all practicable measures while continuously monitoring the noise levels closely.

Construction Quality Assessment System (CONQUAS) is a voluntary scheme developed by BCA in conjunction with the major public sector agencies and various industry professional bodies to measure quality level achieved in a completed project. As part of the requirements for the Certified QM/CONQUAS Manager schemes which accord recognition to construction personnel who are instrumental in ensuring and delivering high quality projects as reflected in high CONQUAS score projects, the Certified QM/CONQUAS Managers course provides necessary knowledge to enable the participants to effectively implement Quality Management System (QMS) and achieve better Quality Mark (QM)/CONQUAS score.

Various challenges are present in pile foundation works due to the uncertainties and variability of the ground conditions. Once the piles are installed, they are expected to function throughout their lifetime. During the lifetime of the building, the foundation is rarely inspected for its continued structural integrity and stability. Supervision of piling works for building foundation is therefore essential and critical in ensuring the quality of construction works and safety of building structures. This short course imparts to participants the essential knowledge of good construction practices, supervision of piling works, regulatory requirements and testing of pile foundation works.

Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is an integrated approach thatcombines Building Information Modelling (BIM) and advanced management methods to improve productivity. The programme will provide insights into VDC methodologies such asIntegrated Concurrent Engineering, and Process and Production Management, where participants will be able to apply these VDC methodologies to streamline project workflow and improve business performances . VDC will benefit both consultants and contractors to achieve productivity gains in upstream and downstream of both design and construction phases.

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is helping revolutionise construction, making it faster, safer and more reliable. It is a process whereby buildings are designed for ease of off-site manufacturing and efficiency of on-site assembly. To enjoy the benefits of DfMA for construction industry, practitioners will need to re-think its project design approaches and construction processes.This programme aims to equip industry professionals with the knowledge and skills to apply DfMA principles in construction projects, so as to achieve higher construction productivity.

The Specialist Diploma Computational BIM Building (SDCBB) programme aims to equip Built Environment professionals and contractors with knowledge in the different computational BIM tools for automation, optimization and validation. Learners will undergo an intensive course where they will acquire knowledge on basic programming syntax and proceed to learn how to script across various types of computational BIM software for customisation of the BIM programmes. With data generated from BIM models, learners would also be able to manage and manipulate such data for construction use, which enables further application to their respective disciplines. The programme devotes 60% of the total contact hours to the use of computer labs for hands-on learning. Finally, students will embark on a 4-month graded project based on application of the computational skills they have learnt into their current projects. *Please be informed that the indicated start and end dates of this course are currently tentative.

The Specialist Diploma in Architectural Technology will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to work as Architectural technologists in this revolutionary changing age of digital design. It is offered in 3 Stackable Modular Certificates (Module A : Certificate in Architectural BIM Submission | Module B : Certificate in Sustainable Architectural Design | Module C : Certificate in Architectural Detailing & Building Services). You may opt to take individual modules or complete all 3 to be awarded the Specialist Diploma. You may take up to 3 years to complete all 3 modules. 100% Continual Assessments, no exams.