This webinar will provide an introduction to new Singapore Standards on Glazing in buildings Safety related to human impact (SS 653: 2020) and Curtain walls (SS 654 : 2020). Glazed elements in and around buildings may be subject to human impact, which could result in injury to the public and/or damage to finishes or other parts of the building. SS 653 provides the requirements to designers and installers of such glazed components on the materials and techniques to adopt in order to minimise the risk of injury to the public. This standard serves as a reference for the specification of glazed elements that may be subject to human impact. SS 654 specifies the materials and performance standards for metal-framed curtain walls and requirements for good practices in the design and installation of a curtain wall system. The performance standard includes tests for air permeability, water-tightness and structural performance. This webinar also highlights the major changes that are incorporated into this new standard compared with the previous SS 381 and CP 96.

Announcement Deadline for nominations extendedWe are pleased to inform you that the nomination for Design and Engineering Safety Awards 2021 (DESA 2021) is extended to 19 Feb 2021. Please refer to the TERMS & CONDITIONS & APPLICATION FORM below for more details on your nomination.

The built environment is the first line of defence in safeguarding human health and wellbeing. With greener, healthier buildings designed and operated in line with contemporary guidelines and standards, ease of mind can be assured when living, working and playing in the new normal.This February, sign up for 2 webinars themed around built environment health and wellbeing organised by SGBC in collaboration with SGBC Members. Hear from industry experts and built environment sector veterans on how our buildings must adapt to a post-COVID era and glean insights on a greener and healthier future.

Every startup needs an experienced hand and the right people to help them on the right path to growth. This aim of the course is to develop a pool of mentors and technopreneurs who are able to fulfil this function. This course is a workshop designed as a crash course for those who are interested to mentor or be involved in startups to be knowledgeable about startups. They will be introduced to the Singapore startup ecosystem, the concept and execution of an Acceleration program (introduction to the startup life cycle), the development of a Business Model, the roles and responsibilities of a Mentor, early-stage Investment, and understanding the importance and mechanics of Pitching.

The Workplace Safety and Health (Design for Safety) Regulations 2015 came into operation on 1st August 2016. Besides the employment of a Design for Safety Professional, other personnel such as architects, engineers, designers involve in various engineering professions in the project are also required to eliminate or mitigate all foreseeable design risks to as low as reasonably practicable to any person affected by the project under the Regulations.