With effect from 1 October 2010, for Ready-Mixed Concrete (RMC) Certification, Building and Construction Authority (BCA) will require batching plants to be certified by certification bodies accredited under Singapore Accreditation Councils Accreditation Scheme. This RMC certification will be based on the new Singapore Standards SS EN 206-1 (Concrete Specification, performance, production and conformity) and SS 544 (Concrete Complementary Singapore Standard to SS EN 206-1). This certificate course in concrete technology is jointly organised by the BCA Academy, the Singapore Concrete Institute (SCI) and the American Concrete Institute-Singapore Chapter (ACI-SC) to familiarize technical personnel in the concrete industry with the certification scheme.

Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health (Level A) is the first level of the four following qualifications under the WSQ WSH Professionals framework:1) Level A - Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health2) Level B - Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health3) Level C - Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health4) Level D - Graduate Certificate in Workplace Safety and HealthThis Certificate is entry level course to the WSH profession.

This seminar aims to raise the safety standards of our industry and shape a safe built environment for Singapore. This year, we will be partnering with GeoSS and our industry partners to share on issue related to Building Control and safety of Geotechnical Building Work as we anticipate more upcoming civil engineering projects.

BCA strongly encourages the use of new and innovative technology for improved productivity. To accelerate adoption of such technology, there is an urgent need to get the industry to be familiarised with some of the productive construction methodologies adopted overseas. One such example is the Innovative Prestressed Support (IPS) system. IPS system has been successfully developed by adopting prestressing technology, which expands the length of wale more than 20 times. It significantly improves main structure and excavation efficiency that reduces the cost and construction time. IPS system has also received many national awards such as Korea 10 Best New Technology. This workshop is to educate and share with the industry on the use of this new technology method so that its applications can be better understood.

MRT tender preparation and submission need to be carefully and effectively managed to avoid exposing organisation to severe financial penalties and turning a potentially profitable project into a loss-maker. In order to be profitable, a sound tender is vital and risk factors must be eliminated where possible.Thus, a specially tailored 1 day course is launched to educate and equip construction industry stakeholders a good real insight into a contractors experience in tendering for MRT projects and other infrastructure projects.

The management of project is a complex issue and can be potentially ruinous financially for both the contractor and employer if the risk and uncertainty are not managed efficiently and effectively. This workshop will concentrate on good programme management and optimisation strategies and techniques for effectively managing and mitigating the risk and challenges in managing a project towards successful completion. It will also cover tools for avoiding and analysing issues in disputes, and for resolving disputes quickly with minimum cost.A case study will be used to help participants gain a better understanding of the potential problems and risks arising due to project delays. The case study will conclude with illustrations of how best practice programme management techniques and optimisation strategies can be effectively applied to help in the recovery of the delayed project.

Chaired by BCA, the Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee (IACC) comprises representatives from various building regulatory agencies (EMA, LTA, NEA, NParks, PUB, SCDF, URA), public sector developers (HDB, JTC) and industry associations (ACES, IES, REDAS, SCAL, SIA). The IACC primarily facilitates project teams to quickly resolve issues arising from conflicting regulatory requirements that may impede construction activities and reduce productivity.

The BCA Design and Engineering Safety Excellence Award was launched in May 2008 to give recognition to the Qualified Person for Structural Works [QP(ST)], QP(ST)s firm and the project team for ingenious design processes and solutions in overcoming project challenges to ensure safety in design, construction and maintenance of building and civil engineering projects locally and overseas.

Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) is a technology that fundamentally changes the way we build. In this workshop, the project team of the Wisteria development, with representatives from the Architect, Main Contractor and PPVC specialist will share their project experience and learning points throughout the design, manufacturing and construction stages. In addition, participants could would be able to visit the project site to view the hoisting process and various PPVC modules (*subject to weather conditions).

With the adoption of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) gaining momentum in Singapore, there is a growing interest in DfMA regionally. This workshop is organised at this year Singapore Construction Productivity Week (SCPW) and aims to provide participants with a better understanding on the current state of development of DfMA in the region, as well its outlook moving forward.