REDAS is organizing its 2nd Industry Sharing Session on 25 Apr 2016. The theme for this sharing session is: Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) A Game Changer for Effective Collaboration. Since VDC is a fairly new concept to most of the developers, the aim for this industry sharing session is to create the awareness of how VDC can benefit the developers and their value chain partners in establishing a workable and collaborative BIM framework that facilitates VDC, identify the risk and challenges associated with VDC.

On behalf of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and the Singapore Management University (SMU), we invite you to join us to celebrate the graduation of the 6th cohort of the BCA-SMU-WDA Advanced Management Programme (AMP) on Productivity and Leadership Development.The BCA-SMU-WDA AMP on Productivity and Leadership Development is a flagship programme launched in 2008 tailored for the built environment industry, to develop the participants with broader strategic vision to address growing business complexities and increased competition. Ultimately, the knowledge will help achieve greater organisational excellence in the long run. To-date, more than 115 industry professionals have attended this programme, and many of them have since assumed higher leadership roles in their organisations. Besides celebrating the achievement of the graduands, there will also be a panel discussion with leading experts providing insights into the importance of embracing technologies and engaging people to improve organisational performance. Attendance is complimentary. Please click on the link in the title above to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you.

A collaboration between Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) since 2009, the CMU-BCA Executive DevelopmentProgram aims to accelerate the development of executives in leadership roles that will shape Singapores built environment towards higher level of environmental sustainability.It offers a global overview of the sustainability movement, advocating a holistic approach to address resource management, promoting increasing use of renewable energy sources while minimizing energy consumption and maximizing health and comfort through innovative design and application of advanced building technologies.

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)

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.