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BCA supports the “Way to Go, Singapore!” initiative

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CEO’S MESSAGE

CEO’S MESSAGEDear Readers,

When BCA first introduced the Construction Productivity Roadmap in 2010, “productivity” became the buzzword of the built environment sector. BCA has continued to champion the productivity movement in the industry, keep the industry informed of new productive technologies as well as support productivity related workforce development, technology adoption and capability building through the various funds and schemes under the Construction Productivity and Capability Fund (CPCF). Today, productivity is still, if not even more, important to the built environment sector. Increasingly, companies big and small have adopted productive technologies to varying degrees.

Earlier this year, Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnum visited the first high-rise residential Prefabricated Pre-finished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) project at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Separately, Minister of National Development Lawrence Wong visited the Crowne Plaza Extension project, the first private commercial PPVC project in Singapore. The support of both the public and private sectors in the adoption of productive technologies for local construction projects is heartening and I am very happy that NTU and OUE have taken the lead with the hostel and hotel projects respectively. This is also testament to the fact that PPVC is not restricted to housing projects and has immense potential waiting to be unveiled. I am sure that in time to come, and with the public sector taking the lead, PPVC will soon be widely adopted in more construction projects in Singapore.

The industry is now familiar with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and has begun to innovatively utilise BIM to raise construction productivity. BIM is integral to the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) process as it provides invaluable information during the planning stage. Potential problems can be detected ahead of the actual construction, which helps project teams make well-informed decisions and even fosters greater collaboration and understanding between team members. Three projects (CapitaGreen, Mapletree

Business City II and Yishun Community Hospital) have done exceptionally well in leveraging BIM innovatively and have in the process achieved cost savings and projects of higher quality. These three outstanding projects have been awarded the Platinum Award under the project category at the BCA BIM Awards last year. Touted as one of the key technologies to improve productivity and integration across the value chain, there is good potential that BIM will be increasingly adopted by the industry.

Let us continue to join hands and actively participate in building a future-ready built environment for Singapore. Dr John Keung Chief Executive Officer

Editorial advisor

Jeanna Das

EDITORS

Leong Ee Leng, Sherlyn Chen

SUb-EDITORS

Cheryl Leong Pei Yi, Rena Pang

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Ho Xue Mei

CONTRIbUTORS fOR ThIS ISSUE Angela Lee, Ho Xue Mei, Josephine Lee,

Josephine Seet, See Toh Chee Fung

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CEO’s Message 01

Reaching new milestones with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly

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The Winning Formula: Innovative and Collaborative BIM

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Building up BIM Collaboration Capabilities with the BIM Fund

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Straits Construction’s Productivity andInnovation Week 2016

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Industry Sharing on Drywall Boards for Wet-area Use 12

Calendar of Events 16

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The innovative method of PPVC saves up to 40% in manpower and up to 20% in construction time. Compared to conventional construction methods, which take 14 to 21 days, PPVC’s floor cycle is shortened to approximately four days.

The adoption of PPVC also encourages an advanced determination of requirements, resulting in minimal changes as well as early and precise mass manufacturing of complete and usable floors. With prefabrication, more activities are done off-site, so noise and dust pollution is reduced.

Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who is the chairman of the National Productivity Council, visited the new buildings at NTU for a first-hand look at the PPVC construction method.

“The construction industry is going through a transformation,” he said. “We have to go through this restructuring where we focus on (productive) technologies from the moment one is designing the project, all the way to the final installation and finishing.”

Mr Tharman added that more can be done to raise productivity in the built environment sector, and this requires a greater push for the adoption of game-changing construction technologies such as PPVC, Cross-Laminated Timber and off-site manufacturing for on-site assembly.

He also mentioned that more construction projects in the future will be required to meet some element of pre-cast or prefabrication, and the public sector will take the lead in championing the change in the way buildings are constructed.

NTU builds Singapore's first “lego-style” high-rise Residences

The new 13-storey residential halls at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) will be Singapore's first public high-rise residences built using the Prefabricated Pre-finished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) system.

In the PPVC system, individual prefabricated rooms are stacked on top of in a lego-like manner. NTU’s new residential halls are made up of more than 1,200 of such prefabricated modules, whereby each room is constructed – with internal fixtures such as lighting, windows and fans – at an off-site factory, and then assembled on site.

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DPM Tharman Shanmugaratnam witnessing the installation of a PPVC module on a site tour together with Mr Paul Chain, NTU Development and Facilities Management CEO, Dr John Keung, BCA CEO and Prof Freddy Boey, NTU Deputy President and Provost

Rooms built using the PPVC method

采用预制体积建设技术建造的房间

NTU's new residential halls will be the first public high-rise residences built using the PPVC method

南大学生宿舍将是首个采用预制体积建设技术建造的高层公共建筑项目

新加坡首个“乐高式”高层建筑项目南洋理工大学带头采用预制体积建设技术，建造全新学生宿舍。

南洋理工大学位于北山的三座全新学生宿舍，将是本地首个采用预制体积建设技术建造的高层公共建筑项目。

在预制体积建设系统下，预制的单个房间会被一层层地堆叠起来。南大全新的学生宿舍项目由超过1200个预制组件组成，

每个房间包括内部装置，如照明、窗户、风扇等，都会预先在工厂建造，再运往工地现场组装。

这项创新的预制技术将节省多达20％的施工时间，以及多达40％的人力。和传统的建设方式相比，原本需要14到21天才能

建好一层楼，现在则缩短至约4天。

采用预制体积建设技术也有助于在稍早的阶段确定建造需求，从而减少修改的次数，并能提前精准地大量建造完整和直接

可用的楼层。由于更多工程在工地外完成，这也降低了施工现场的噪声和粉尘污染。

副总理兼经济及社会政策统筹部长尚达曼，在参观南大学生宿舍的建筑工地后受访时说：“建筑业正在经历转型，我们必

须从项目设计开始，一直到最终的安装及加工等各个阶段，都注重利用能提高生产力的新科技。”

尚达曼认为，建筑业在提高生产力方面，还能做出更多努力，而要达到目标就必须更积极采用建筑新科技，例如采用预制

体积建设技术，交叉层叠胶合木材，以及工厂建造，工地组装的建设模式。

他还提到未来将有更多建筑项目必须符合一定程度的预制构件要求，而公共领域将带头改变目前的建设方式。

To achieve a quantum leap in construction productivity, BCA encourages the industry to embrace the concept of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA), such that as much work is done off-site as possible.

Game-changing technologies that adopt DfMA include Prefabricated Pre-finished Volumetric Construction (PPVC), Prefabricated Bathroom Unit (PBU), Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), advanced precast, and precast-steel hybrid and structural steel systems.

In this issue, we check out two new projects that utilise PPVC: Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) three new residential halls at North Hill and the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel Extension.

REAChING NEw MIlESTONES wITh DESIGN fOR MANUfACTURING AND ASSEMblYTwo projects utilise the Prefabricated Pre-finished Volumetric Construction method

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Crowne Plaza Changi Airport hotel Extension is the first Private Commercial PPVC Project in Singapore

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel Extension (CPEX) is the first private commercial Prefabricated Pre-finished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) project in Singapore, which involves the construction of a 10-storey, 243-room extension to the existing Crowne Plaza Hotel. In total, 252 PPVC modules (each weighing about 20 tonnes) were installed. The new extension is connected to the existing building by a two-storey linkway. The main lobby and basement car park remain at the existing hotel.

BCA and OUE Limited hosted Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong at a site visit to the CPEX project. Around 50 guests from various public agencies were also present. Guests were invited to witness the module installation process as well as the modules’ interior finishing, which were completed in Shanghai.

During the visit, members of the CPEX project team Richard Hassell (WOHA) and Thierry Brezac (Dragages Singapore) gave a presentation on the process and shared their experiences. With PPVC, the project achieved around 40% savings in manpower. In addition, floor cycle times were reduced from around two weeks to just three to four days.

Minister Wong shared that construction productivity is critical to Singapore’s future. He further emphasised that Singapore cannot continue building using the old ways of relying heavily on foreign workers. The industry must change its mindset and accept new technologies to improve construction productivity.

To find out more about PPVC and some of the other game-changing technologies, please visit the websites below.

PPVChttp://www.bca.gov.sg/BuildableDesign/ppvc.html

PBUhttp://www.bca.gov.sg/BuildableDesign/pbu.html

CLThttp://www.bca.gov.sg/BuildableDesign/clt.html

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Crowne Plaza Extension PPVC Project(Image credit: OUE Limited)

Sharing session by the project team

Viewing the module installation and interior finishing

Viewing the module installation and interior finishing

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The use of BIM is integral to the Virtual Design and Construction process. It helps to surface problems and clashes before the actual construction begins. This allows project teams to make better-informed decisions and fosters greater collaboration amongst the team members. Three award-winning projects – recognised with the BCA BIM Platinum Award under the Project category at the Singapore Construction Productivity Week 2015 – demonstrate how they leverage BIM in innovative ways not only for better collaboration, but also towards a higher predictability of time, cost and quality in their projects.

ThE wINNING fORMUlA: INNOVATIVE AND COllAbORATIVE bIM Three projects show how BIM can be leveraged in innovative ways

Utilising 3D Printing

3D printing was utilised to create physical models of complex areas for better visualisation and to study the various options for structural framing with architectural and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) works.

(Left) Sample of 3D model of the F&B roof printed from the BIM model, (Right) 3D printer at site office (Images credit: Mapletree Business City Pte Ltd)

Information Sharing

To communicate the information from the models to the site team, the BIM 360 Glue app was used with an iPad. This enabled the construction team to review the models on site. This was also used for discussions with sub-contractors on the sequencing of works for complicated areas and for checking the site condition. A collaboration cloud-based system was also introduced to share the 3D project models information.

bIM for Construction

The team used BIM to study the constructability and plan for the construction activities with sequencing of works. Temporary works such as scaffolding and tower cranes were also modelled to determine the most efficient construction strategy.

On site, 3D models were manipulated using iPad for site verification and to track the progress of works. 3D scanning was also introduced to compare the BIM model (as designed) with the actual site condition (as-constructed). Installation audit at site using iPad

(Image credit: TAKENAKA Corporation)

Optimising Design for lean Construction

Parametric design was applied in several ways to the project to facilitate the design development.

One application was to determine the configuration of the randomly cut multi-coloured stones for the stone wall facade, which best represents the designer’s intention. This also enabled the contractor to provide very specific visual instructions to the stone supplier.

Automation in the design process with parametric study also helped in optimising the design of the wind funnel structure through examining 114 patterns of the design for lean construction and constructability.Parametric design for Wind Funnel

(Image credit: TAKENAKA Corporation)

CapitaGreen

CapitaGreen, jointly developed by Capitaland, Capitaland Commercial Trust and Mitsubishi Estate Asia, is a 40-storey high-rise office development located in close proximity to Marina bay.

The development features a 45-metre high petal-like structure called the “wind funnel” that acts as a wind scoop to draw in the cooler, cleaner air from above and channel it via an inner duct to supply fresh cool air to the air-conditioning system.

Communicating and Collaborating Visually

BIM provided clear visuals of the issues and helped to facilitate early and more precise decision-making amongst the project team members. Visual coordination using the model also drastically reduced clashes, particularly the Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) services, prior to fabrication and on-site installation.

The modelling and coordination efforts were extended to the M&E sub-contractors for the air conditioning and mechanical ventilation (ACMV), electrical services, plumbing and fire-protection works as well as the facade sub-contractor and steel fabricator.

CapitaGreen (Image credit: Market Street Office Trustee Pte Ltd)

Mapletree Business City II (MBC II)

The new heartbeat of the Alexandra business Corridor located at the fringe of the city, MbC II is the second phase of the Mapletree business City. The business park development features a 30-storey tower block which integrates state-of-the-art business facilities, sports and recreational amenities and eco and user-friendly features.

bIM as the Communication PlatformThe architectural model developed by the lead consultant, DCA, was made available to the main contractor for construction planning purposes. The main contractor's appointed consultants and sub-contractors were involved in the intensive coordination process using BIM as the communication platform.

Business City - Mapletree Business City II(Image credit: Mapletree Business City Pte Ltd)

Critical issues were discussed using the 3D models and resolved in the coordination meetings before shop drawings (e.g. for precast elements) were generated for fabrication and construction on site. This resulted in early detection of constructability problems and the production of more well-coordinated and better quality documentation.

Coordination using BIM was further extended to the external works, curtain wall and structural reinforcement design beyond the usual coordination between the three disciplines.

Yishun Community Hospital (YCH)

YCh consists of two in-patient tower blocks, one Geriatric Education and Research Institute Tower, and two basement levels with an underground tunnel, as well as an overhead link bridge connecting to the neighbouring Khoo Teck Puat hospital.

Innovative Construction MethodsYCH adopted the top-down construction method where the construction of the basement and the superstructure proceeded simultaneously. YCH is also the first public hospital to use the precast column structural steel system that combines the use of reinforced concrete columns and structural steel beams in its construction. By leveraging BIM and innovative construction methods, the project avoided abortive works on site through the early identification and resolution of design conflicts and had reduced its construction schedule by two months. Yishun Community Hospital

(Image credit: Yishun Community Hospital)

Using iPad to review model at site(Image credit: Mapletree Business City Pte Ltd)

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To help firms reap the full benefits of BIM and grow their BIM collaboration capabilities beyond just modelling, the new BIM Fund V2 was released in July 2015.

The fund will help BIM-ready firms defray part of the costs in training, consultancy, software and hardware.

To be eligible, applicants will need to submit a joint application together with another firm of a different discipline. Come September 2016*, the BCA BIM Fund V2 application will be going ONLINE. Steps on how to do so is shown below.

For more details, visit http://www.bca.gov.sg/BIM/bimfund.html. *This is the estimated launch period. Do check our website for the latest updates!

bUIlDING UP bIM COllAbORATION CAPAbIlITIES

bEfOREAPPlYING

3Prepare all supporting DOCUMENTS - quotations and details for training, software, hardware and consultancy services, where applicable.

2Arrange for pre-consultation and present to BCA on proposed SCOPE Of PROJECT, bIM METhODOlOGY and EXPECTED OUTCOME.

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Meet the PROJECT SIZE and NUMbER Of DISCIPlINES REQUIREMENTS.

APPlYING fOR ThE fUND ONlINE

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Submit APPlICATION ONlINE via Business Grant Portal (BGP) at https://www.businessgrants.gov.sg together with supporting documents.

2Receive your application outcome via email within 21 wORKING DAYS after the pre-consultation presentation.

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View the lETTER Of OffER online at BGP. Keep all

fINANCIAl RECORDS (e.g.receipts, invoices etc.).

2Accept the offer online at BGP wIThIN 1 MONTh.

5BCA Officer to attend AT lEAST 1 PROJECT COORDINATION MEETING.3 Start your

CONTRACT Of SERVICE.

ClAIMING Of fUNDS

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Team Collaboration and Sharing of Information

3D models were shared between the consultants, the main contractor and the specialist contractor for structural analysis and design, coordination and visualisation and even fabrication of the steel structure and quantity take-off for the assembly part list.

Sub-contractors for the MEP works, lifts and escalators, water features, interior fit-outs, softscape works and facade created 3D models for their respective works. They were integrated with the main models for coordination, construction planning and sequencing. Sub-contractors’ modellers and engineers were co-located at the main contractor’s office. This enabled information to be accessed, shared and coordinated more effectively.

Coordination between different sub-contractors’ models(Images credit: Fujitec Singapore & WaterCraft Engineering)

Engaging End Users

The team actively engaged end-users such as dentists, nurses and staff from the hospital planning department of Alexandra Health System in discussions.

3D models were presented using the iPad via the BIM 360 Glue app and their feedback helped improve the functional layout of spaces such as the dental consultation room.

Engaging end users with the BIM model in iPad via BIM 360 Glue for better visualisation(Image credit: Kimly-Shimizu Joint Venture)

M&E site coordinator using iPad to visually check site installation with BIM model

(Image credit: Kimly-Shimizu Joint Venture)

Innovating and Re-engineering with New bIM Technologies

iPads and BIM 360 Glue were used on site by the project team to pull information from the 3D models for discussions and verification. The main contractor also explored and tested out technologies for virtual reality walkthroughs, site layout and navigation tools, 3D scanning and more. This helped overcome the challenges faced and allowed the re-engineering of processes during the construction phase.

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PRODUCTIVITY PRODUCTIVITY

STRAITS CONSTRUCTION’S PRODUCTIVITY AND INNOVATION wEEK 2016It was the first ever ground-up event initiative by a company to spur productivity. Straits Construction’s inaugural Productivity and Innovation Week, held from 29 March to 1 April 2016, hosted productivity workshops, lectures, exhibits and a productivity challenge. These activities brought their employees together to rethink and improve processes, and to work towards more positive working environments.

The event reflected the company's strong commitment towards driving innovation and productivity. The ground-up initiative was organised to create a positive work environment where the employees were encouraged to embrace innovative thinking and productivity mindsets.

Dr John Keung, BCA CEO, was invited to grace the event as the Guest of Honour. He delivered a speech at the closing ceremony on the second productivity roadmap, which emphasised three fronts:

• Developingworkforcecapabilities• Embracingimpactfulproductivetechnologiesandapproaches(suchasDesignforManufacturingandAssembly)• Adoptingproductivitymindsetswithactiveindustrycollaboration(suchasusingBuildingInformationModelling and Virtual Design and Construction)

Mr Wong Chee Herng, CEO, Straits Construction, agreed that increasing productivity was the way forward. He added that Straits Construction has invested heavily in productive machinery and equipment, and has also ventured into new technologies.

Winners of the Productivity and Innovation Challenge

In addition, 10 entries were shortlisted in the Productivity and Innovation Challenge and then exhibited. Among them, the prefabricated easy install metal staircase protection, passenger and material hoist call button and rolling tape particularly impressed judges.

The first prize went to the rolling tape project, a practical and handy tool for masking tape installation. Many observed that the project proved how productivity could be vastly improved with just a very simple innovation.

Companies Can Take the Lead

Dr Keung commended Straits Construction’s initiative. He remarked that progressive builders like Straits Construction would gain an advantage in the enhanced public procurement system, which aims to incentivise firms in their productivity drive.

Straits Construction has taken the lead to support the transformation of the built environment into an advanced and productive one. We encourage more to do the same in our journey towards higher productivity.

Mr Anton Moses, Senior Manager (Projects), Straits Construction, was the Organising Committee Chairman of Productivity and Innovation Week 2016. He gave a welcome speech to 150 colleagues and business associates to mark the opening of the event.

Invited guests looking at the shortlisted exhibits from the Productivity and Innovation Challenge. One of the innovative submissions included the prefabricated easy install metal staircase protection, which was a simple but highly innovative way of redesigning the traditional timber staircase protection. It saved up to 97% in manhours as it took only 40 minutes to install compared to timber protection which took 24 manhours. It was the 2nd Prize Winner of the Challenge.

Invited guests listening to a contestant’s presentation on the Cement Waste Water System (CWWS) which was designed to eradicate the common problem of workers discarding cement waste water by pouring it into completed floor trap which often result in choked pipes.

The rolling tape was the 1st Prize Winner of the Productivity and Innovation Challenge. It is a handy tool that aligns and dispenses tape to protect floor edges from stains.

During the Productivity Race, teams raced against time to design and construct models of iconic and futuristic buildings. The constructed model had to be representative of the future of Straits Construction. The Race provided a platform for the participants to rethink construction processes and put on their innovative and cognitive skills caps to the test.

For the Productivity and Innovation Challenge, participants had to creatively come up with productive and innovative ideas to improve work processes. 30 submissions across all departments were received. Prizes for the top three participants were presented by Dr John Keong, CEO, BCA.

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ShARING SESSION ON DRYwAll bOARDS fOR wET-AREA USE Creating awareness on the PBU Acceptance Framework

INDUSTRY INDUSTRY

To create awareness on the performance requirements (see sidebar) for Prefabricated Bathroom Units (PBUs) and the Prefabricated Pre-finished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) of in-built bathrooms, BCA’s Construction Productivity Centre organised an industry sharing session on drywall boards for wet-area use.

Over 100 industry participants comprising developers, architects, engineers, contractors and PBU suppliers attended the session held on 26 January 2016 at JEM. Speakers from Promat Building System, USG Boral Singapore, Buildables Pte Ltd and Slide & Hide (S) Pte Ltd presented on the different types of drywall boards suitable for PBUs and PPVC in-built bathrooms.

The participants agreed that it was a fruitful session and expressed appreciation to BCA for organising the session. It was indeed a wonderful opportunity for the industry to come together, network, and exchange knowledge and experiences.

PbU Acceptance framework

Under the PBU Acceptance Framework, PBU suppliers are to submit the PBU details to the PBU Screening Panel.

Once cleared, the suppliers would be issued an In-Principle Acceptance (IPA) via the Building Innovation Panel (BIP). Thereafter, suppliers must proceed with Part 1: Documentation Audit of the PBU Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme (PBU MAS) before commencing production works.

For more information on the test standards, requirement and accreditation scheme, please visit the following websites:

1) PBU BIP Acceptance Framework, Test Standards and Performance Requirement:

https://www.bca.gov.sg/buildableDesign/pbu.html

2) PBU Manufacturer Accreditation Scheme (PBU MAS):

www.scinst.org.sg/page.php?67

PbU验收框架

在PBU验收框架下，PBU供应商必须向PBU审查委员会提交PBU

的相关资料。通过审查后，供应商将获得创新建筑评审委员会

给予的原则性接受通知。随后供应商必须在开始生产前，进行

第一部分：PBU制造商认证计划的文件审核。

想获得更多有关检测标准、要求以及认证计划的详情，请浏览

以下网站:

1) PBU创新建筑评审委员会验收框架、检测标准以及

功能要求：

https://www.bca.gov.sg/buildableDesign/pbu.html

2) PBU制造商认证计划：

www.scinst.org.sg/page.php?67

预制浴室单位分享会提高预制浴室单位验收框架的认识

为了提高对于预制浴室单位（Prefabricated Bathroom

Units，简称PBU）以及预制体积建设(Prefabricated Pre-

finished Volumetric Construction，简称PPVC)内置浴室

功能要求的认识（见右栏），建设局属下的建筑生产力与质

量署举办了预制浴室单位分享会。

2016年1月6日，共有超过100位包括发展商、建筑师、工

程师、PBU供应商在内的业界人士参加了在JEM举行的分享

会。演讲者展示了各种适用于PBU以及预制体积建设内置浴

室的耐水石膏板。

参加者都认为受惠良多，也感谢建设局举办了这次分享会，

让业界人士能借着这个难得的机会齐聚一堂，进行交流并分

享知识和经验。

Participants listening intently to the sharing session

A participant asking a question about drywall boards for wet-area use

It was a fruitful sharing session and a wonderful opportunity for the industry to exchange knowledge and experiences

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For enquiries, pleAse contAct:

BcA AcAdemytel: 6248 9999 emAil: bca_academy@bca.gov.sg

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hAPPENINGS

CAlENDAR Of EVENTSDate/Time Event Name Venue Organiser Contact Person & Details

19 Aug 201616 Sep 201618 Nov 2016

BCA – SCAL Productivity Clinic

ConstructionHouse, 1 BukitMerah Lane 2,

Singapore 159760

BCA and SingaporeContractors

Association Limited(SCAL)

Name: Ms Jeanette YewTel: 6278 9577

Email: jeanette@scal.com.sg

25 Aug 2016 09:00 - 17:30Planning, Design, Construction and Commissioning of Storey and Staircase Shelters (4th Run) BCA Academy, 200

Braddell Road BCA AcademyMarketing & Business Development Unit

TeL : 6730 4503 / 6248 9824email: bca_academy@bca.gov.sg

26 Aug 2016 09:00 - 17:30 CORENET e-Submission System Training (Re-run)

26 Aug 2016 3:00 - 5:00 PM Industry briefing: Code of Practice for BIM e-Submission (Architecture)

BCA Academy,Blk H, Level 2Auditorium

BCAMary Ann Samaniego

Tel: 6730 4539Email: mary_ann_samaniego@bca.gov.sg

30 Aug 2016 09:00 - 17:30Good Industry Practices (Timber Doors, Wardrobe & Kitchen Cabinet) (10th Run)

BCA Academy, 200 Braddell Road BCA Academy

Marketing & Business Development UnitTeL : 6730 4503 / 6248 9824

email: bca_academy@bca.gov.sg

30 & 31 Aug 2016 09:00 - 17:30 Performance-Based Design on Fire Safety (4th Run)

31 Aug 2016 09:00 - 17:30Understanding Building Control Regulations – Safe Structural Design (2nd Run)

1 Sep 2016 09:00 - 17:30 Programme Risk Management (12th Run)

1 & 2 Sep 2016 09:00 - 17:30EFFECTIVE PEOPLE MANAGEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS (NEW)

2 Sep 2016 3:00 - 5:00 PMIndustry briefing: Code of Practice for BIM e-Submission (Architecture) BCA Academy,

Blk H, Level 2Auditorium

BCAMary Ann Samaniego

Tel: 6730 4539Email: mary_ann_samaniego@bca.gov.sg

2 Sep 2016 1:30 - 3:00 PM Industry briefing: Code of Practice for BIM MEP e-Submission BCA Liu Ziwen Tel: 6730 4527 Email: Liu_ziwen@bca.gov.sg

2 Sep 2016 Smart Builders Leadership Series BCAA T1-1 BCA Josephine LeeEmail: josephine_lee@bca.gov.sg

5 & 6 Sep 2016 09:00 - 17:30 Managing Project Teams Effectively (15th Run)

BCA Academy, 200 Braddell Road BCA Academy

Marketing & Business Development UnitTeL : 6730 4503 / 6248 9824

email: bca_academy@bca.gov.sg

7 & 8 Sep 2016 09:00 - 17:30 BMSMA for Building Management Personnel (16th Run)

8 Sep 2016 09:00 - 13:00Understanding Building Control Regulations – Household and Storey Shelters (2nd Run)

9 Sep 2016 09:00 - 17:30 Contract Drafting - The Technicalities and Legalities (25th Run)

14 - 16 Sep 2016 09:00 - 17:30 Certified QM/CONQUAS Managers Course (52nd Run)

19 - 21 Sep 2016 09:00 - 17:30Essential Knowledge in Local Regulations and Construction Practices (26th Run)

21 & 22 Sep 2016 09:00 - 17:30 Behavioural Safety for the Construction Industry (17th Run)

21 - 23 Sep 2016 09:00 - 17:30Management of Water and Environmental Services for Estate Managers (9th Run)

27 & 28 Sep 2016 09:00 - 17:30Design of Concrete Structures – Eurocodes versus British Standards (18th Run)

28 & 29 Sep 2016 09:00 - 17:30 BIM Scheduling & Process Management (2nd Run)

3 - 6 Oct 2016 09:00 - 18:00 Certification Course in BIM Management (58th Run)

6 Oct 2016 09:00 - 17:30Design & Maintenance - Kitchen Exhaust Systems for Hawker Centres (NEW)

7 Oct 2016, 09:00 - 12:30 Code of Practice on Buildabilty

18 & 19 Oct 2016 09:00 - 17:00 Build Smart Conference 2016

Singapore EXPO

BCA/BCAA Bca_scpw@bca.gov.sg

18-20 Oct 2016 BuildTech Asia Exhibition - A Part of SCPW 2016 Sphere lingoh@sph.com.sg

18-20 Oct 2016 Skilled Builders Project - A Part of SCPW 2016 BCA Bca_scpw@bca.gov.sg

18-20 Oct 2016 SCAL Productivity & Innovation Awards (PIA) Competition 2016 SCAL Bca_scpw@bca.gov.sg

18-21 Oct 2016 Singapore Construction Productivity Week (SCPW) 2016 BCA Bca_scpw@bca.gov.sg

19, 20, 26 & 27 Oct 2016 09:00 - 17:00 (Assessment on 9 Nov 2016) 0900 - 13:00

Certification Course for Green Mark Facilities Manager (24th Run)

BCA Academy, 200 Braddell Road BCA Academy

Marketing & Business Development UnitTeL : 6730 4503 / 6248 9824

email: bca_academy@bca.gov.sg26 Oct 2016 09:00 - 17:00 GREEN MARK FOR PARKS (NEW)

26 & 27 Oct 2016 09:00 - 17:30 Managing Workflow and Achieving Plan Reliability (3rd Run)

26 - 28 Oct 2016 09:00 - 17:30 Project Management (20th Run)

26 - 30 Sep 2016 (Copenhagen and Fyn, Denmark)(Registration closing on 12 Aug 2016)

DTU-BCA EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2016SMART AND SUSTAINABLE CITIES

Copenhagen and Fyn, Denmark DTU-BCA

Ms Wong Mee York, (Logistic)Tel: 6248 9894 / wong_mee_york@bca.gov.sg / Mr Wan Thuan Teng (Course details)

Tel: 67304522 / wan_thuan_teng@bca.gov.sg

Starting in Early Jan 2017Application closing on 4 Nov 2016

Specialist Diploma in Virtual Design & Construction (1st Intake)

BCA Academy, 200 Braddell Road BCA Academy

Marketing & Business Development UnitTeL : 6730 4503 / 6248 9824

email: bca_academy@bca.gov.sg

Starting in Oct 2016 (Full - time)Application closing date: 7 Oct 2016

Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) PART TIME (4th Intake)(awarded by The University of Newcastle, Australia)

BCA AcademyBCA -

University of Newcastle

Ms Nurhadhinah / Ms Zhuo XiuyunTel: 6730 4503 / 6248 9881

email: nurhadhinah_osman@bca.gov.sg; zhuo_xiuyun@bca.gov.sg

Starting in Apr 2017 (Part - time)Application closing date: 3 Apr 2017

Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) PART TIME (4th Intake) (awarded by The University of Newcastle, Australia)

Ms Nurhadhinah / Ms Elaine ChowTel: 6730 4503 / 6730 4528

email: nurhadhinah_osman@bca.gov.sg; elaine_chow@bca.gov.sg

constRuction pRoductivity and capability Fund (cpcF)

For more information, please visit www.bca.gov.sg/CPCF/cpcf.html

*Terms and conditions apply.

mechanisation cRedit (mechc) scheme

Provides assistance to builders to defray up to

70% of equipment costs*

pRoductivity innovation pRoJect (pip) scheme

Provides assistance to companies to defray up to

70% of the cost for adopting more productive

work processes*

We shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment

building inFoRmation modelling (bim) Fund

Co-funds up to 70% of the supportable cost

incurred by firms when leveraging BIM technology

to improve multi-disciplinary collaboration*

scholaRship and sponsoRship pRogRammes

In partnership with built environment firms, BCA

will co-fund scholarship and sponsorship programmes

at the undergraduate, diploma, ITE, supervisory

and foreman levels*

woRkFoRce tRaining and upgRading (wtu) scheme

Facilitates upgrading of workforce at all levels by co-funding up to 90% of the cost for selected

skills assessment and training courses*