The Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) is pleased to present our signature SGBC Green Trends Seminar 2016.Launched in 2012, SGBC Green Trends Seminar examines the potential of promising technologies and changes in industry practices, with the aim of keeping the industry on the pulse of the times.The Seminar will provide insights into how new developments will impact industry structures, business opportunities and the development of green buildings in Singapore.Come join us for an afternoon of stimulating knowledge-sharing and networking.CPD Points - BOA-SIA 3 points, PEB-Pending / SCEM 4 points.

This course addresses a wide range of topics in electrical systems found in buildings and ways to operate them in an efficient manner to reduce energy consumption. The participants will learn about efficient power distribution arrangements, addressing the power quality issues, building load management techniques, uninterruptible power system and renewable energy generation system.

The building industry witnesses significant changes in Building Codes in recent years. Major reviews were conducted and consequential amendments were made in the Approved Document and Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment. Practitioners have to understand these changes and ensure that the development fulfill the requirements. It is therefore important for the stakeholders of the building industry to aware on the new and upcoming changes to the regulations.

REDAS will be organizing the Property Market Update Seminar 2016 on 12 July 2016. The seminar features engaging presentations by 8 leading economist and prominent industry experts who will share their insights on the economic outlook and its impact on the property market as well as the latest industry update for the different sectors. There is also a lunch talk regarding Myanmar real estate.

Architectural and engineering entrants in our local construction industry are required to be familiarised with basic knowledge on requirements and responsibilities under the Building Control Act and Regulations.This course aims to familiarise participants with the various requirements, provisions,processes and procedures involved in the planning, design, construction and implementation of a building development under the Building Control Act and Regulations, so as to facilitate smooth and efficient submissions by the industry.

Seminar on Singapore Standard for Specification for Steel for the Reinforcement of Concrete - Weldable, Reinforcing Steel Bar, Coil and Decoiled Product (SS 560 : 2016)

This short course, which is based on Singapore Standard SS EN 1993-1-8:2010, SS EN 1993-1-9:2010 and SS EN 1993-1-10:2010, Eurocode 3: Design of Steel Structures Part 1-8: Joints, Part 1-9: Fatigue and Part 1-10: Material toughness and through-thickness properties, respectively, is to provide participants the relevant technical background with worked examples to understand better the design resistance, fatigue and fracture assessment of circular and rectangular hollow section tubular joints under various load combinations. The strength integrity assessment of the cracked joints based on fracture mechanics approach is also presented. It covers the procedures of assessing the fracture and residual strength of circular hollow section (CHS) and rectangular hollow section (RHS) joints containing cracks using standards not covered in SS EN 1993-1-10:2010. To register for the course, please complete the registration form on page 3 of the flyer and email it to d-ptrc@ntu.edu.sg before 7 July 2016

The BCA-SMU-WDA Advanced Management Programme on Productivity and Leadership Development is a flagship programme tailored for the built environment industry. It aims to provide participants with a broader strategic vision of the business environment at a time when the industry is experiencing growing complexities and increased competitiveness. Drawing on the rich experience of industry leaders, this programme is part of BCAs Built Environment Strategic Leadership Development initiative to develop a quality workforce which would anchor and advance the built environment industry.It also cultivates a platform to exchange ideas and visions among diverse players from the industry. While it facilitates an understanding of the complex market and process-oriented issues that drives the industry, the programme also prepares senior executives to be dynamic leaders; building sustainable competitive advantages of individual firms along the value chain of the built environment industry. To further enhance each module, insights are shared by industry leader firms through industry-specific case-studies. Designed and facilitated by the Singapore Management University (SMU), this programme aims to elevate the way leaders manage performance excellence, business transformation and organisational growth to deliver a quality and sustainable built environment.

The Universal Design Conference is an anchor event for the Singapore Universal Design Week 2016. Themed Universal Design in Public Places, the 1-Day conference aims to accelerate the adoption of UD concepts in the creation of inclusive and user-friendly public places. This requires considerations made on the needs of everyone, including the elderly, expectant mothers, parents with young children, families, and persons with disabilities.A UD Exhibition themed A Journey Through our Inclusive Public Places, will be co-located at the conference. Through life-sized graphics and product displays, the exhibition will feature the inclusive design principles from the new UD Guide for Public Places.

Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction or PPVC has been touted as the way to go for the construction industry amidst tighter control on foreign labour. While these technologies can reduce the dependence on labour, the take-up among the local industry stakeholders has not been high. In this seminar, 5 speakers from the public and private sectors who are at the forefront of championing the adoption of PPVC, share their views and perspectives on leveraging these game-changing technologies in helping their organisations achieve greater productivity.