This edition of Build News is our first publication in our 35th Anniversary year!

SIBL was established back on 27 November 1981 when the Singapore Institute of Building and the Chartered Institute of Building (Singapore Centre) successfully merged. The Institute’s first Annual General Meeting was held on 17th July 1982. The first president, Mr Paul Lim Teck Chong was elected and he continued engaging with the Institute! Many of the committees that the Institute began in 1982 are still in operation today and chaired by Members of

the 34th – 35th Board of Directors. The Institute’s inaugural dinner and dance was held on 20 November 1982 at the Mandarin Hotel Ballroom at a ticket price of $45 per person, a handsome sum in 1982!

We have come a long way since those formative years with the original 26 founding members and I was one of them! In the past 35 years, SIBL has continued to grow its membership, stay relevant as influencer in the built environment industry and contribution to the science and practice of ‘Building for the Nation’. SIBL has also established a network of professional alliances throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa.

We are very proud of the SIBL history and the integrity of all the previous Boards of Directors. It is a definite advantage to continue their legacy into the future. We have extensive plans for 2016 and hope more willing Members to come forward to achieve our goals. Should you wish to engage with the leadership team, contact us through the new website, www.sibl.com.sg or via our social media at Facebook and LinkedIn or simply email josephine@sibl.com.sg.

Remember, the more you contribute will bring real benefit of our Institute; and the ongoing association and involvement with the people you meet at industry and networking events!

Please enjoy reading the latest edition of Build News and recommend SIBL membership to relevant colleagues and business associates so they can benefit too!

Peter Chua

The Singapore Institute of Building Limited was incorporated in 1981 to be The Professional Institute in Singapore for professionals engaged in Building practice in a managerial, technical or administrative capacity in the development, construction and maintenance of buildings, including those who are engaged in academic research and teaching.

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Contents• Successful membership admissions &

upgrades• SIBL Seminar highlights• SIBL Committees & Council News• SIB Social Events & Site Visits• SIBL Student News

Keys Upcoming Dates and Events1. 26-28 April 2016 SMART Facilities

Management Solutions Expo/Facilities

Management Conference 2016, Sands Expo

& Convention Centre, Singapore

www.fmse.com.sg

2. 13 May 2016 Enterprise Member Networking

(details TBA)

3. 25-27 May 2016 Asia Pacific Hotel Investment

Conference, Dusit Thani, Bangkok Thailand

4. 26- 28 May 2016 BuildTech Yangon, Myanmar

Convention Centre, Yangon, Myanmar

www.byyangon.com

5. 10 - 14 July 2016 World Cities Summit, Sands

Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore www.

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6. July/August 2016 Joint Seminar with SISV

(details TBA)

7. 7-9 September 2016 Build Eco Xpo (BEX)

Asia 2016 & Mostra Convegno Expocomfort

(MCE) Asia 2016, Sands Expo & Convention

Centre, Singapore www.bex-asia.com

8. 21-24 September 2016 The 9th International

Exhibition & Conference on Building

Maintenance & Facilities Management

(BMAM), Thailand Exhibition Centre, Thailand

http://www.maintenance-asia.com

9. Mid September SIBL Annual General Meeting

Editorial CommitteeCo-Editors: Mr. Shane D Ward Ms. Josephine Kwan

Members: Ms. Vanessa TangDisclaimer: The views expressed in this newsletter are solely and wholly the respective contributors own and in no way are to be construed as representing the only views or policies of the Institute,

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SIBL BOARD & SUBCOMMITTEES

2015/2016

35th Board Of Directors

SIBL SUB COMMITTEES 2015/2016

President Mr Peter Chua, FSIB1st Vice President Dr John Min, FSIB2nd Vice President Mr Shane D Ward, FSIBHonorary Secretary Mr Anthony Ng, FSIBAsst Hon Secretary Dr Sussie Ketit, MSIBHonorary Treasurer Mr Loh Yong Hwee, MSIBAsst Hon Treasurer Mr Ronald Sin, FSIBDirectors Mr Henry Tee, FSIB Dr Victor Ong, FSIB Mr Samuel Sin, MSIBDirectors (Associate) Mr Yeo Hak Chye, ASIB Dr Ng Poh Kai, ASIBImmediate Past President Mr Lim Meng Tong, FSIB

Dr Teo Ho Pin, FSIB Member of Parliament for Bukit Panjang Constituency Mayor, North West Community Development Council Chairman of Mayors Committee, Singapore

Committee Chairman Committee Members

Accreditation & Professional Development Committee Mr Ronald Sin Dr John Min Mr Anthony Ng Mr Henry Tee Mr Lau Li Jie

Commercialization Strategy Committee Mr Wee Chin Chuan Mr Peter Chua Mr Thomas Loh Ms Sandy Liew

Discipline Committee Mr Peter Chua Dr John Min Mr Shane D Ward

Enterprise Membership Services Committee Mr Peter Chua Dr John Min Mr Shane D Ward Mr Ronald Sin Ms Sandy Liew

M & A Committee Dr Sussie Ketit Mr David Shanmugam Mr Peter Chua

Media, Marketing and Industry Relations Committee Mr Shane D Ward Dr Sussie Ketit Ms Vanessa Tang Ms Wong See Kar

Membership Services Committee Dr John Min Mr Ronald Sin Mr Anthony Ng Mr Samuel Sin Mr Stanley Wong Productivity and Green Technology Committee Dr Victor Ong Dr John Min Dr Ng Poh Khai Ms Vanessa Tang

Social and Events Committee Dr Ng Poh Khai Mr Yeo Hak Chye Dr Sussie Ketit Mr Henry Tee Dr Anand Anthony

Young Members Committee Dr Ng Poh Khai Mr Samuel Sin Ms Vanessa Tang Mr Lau Li Jie

Honorary Advisor

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35thMEMBERSHIP SERVICES COMMITTEE

The Institute warmly welcomes the following new members who joined 1 Aug 2015 to 31 MAR 2016 and encourages your involvement in the Institutes activities. All members are encouraged to make your interest in joining any subcommittee known by making contact with our Secretariat Ms JosephineKwan at josephine@sibl.com.sg

S/N Name M/No. Membership Class Company Designation

1 Ling Hea Inn 10409M Member Lim Wen Heng Construction Pte Ltd Operations Manager

2 Andrew Cheng Lloyd 10410M Member Sunray Woodcraft Construction Pte Ltd Chief Bussiness Development

Officer

3 Wong Chin Wah, Raymond 10411M Member Gim Tan Civil Engineering Pte Ltd Property Manager

4 Sonny Galoso Andalis 10412M Member Building and Construction Authority Higher Associate/ BIM Specialist

5 Tan Wi Cheng 10413M Member Sysma Construction Pte Ltd Contracts Manager

6 Chow Mun Wah 20483A Associate Member BHCC Construction Pte Ltd Senior Project Supervisor

7 Hossain Mohammad Sumon 20484A Associate Member Hong Dat Engineering Pte Ltd Manager-Projects & Control

8 Jagen Jeyaraman 20485A Associate Member Greenmark Construction Pte Ltd Deputy Contract Manager

9 Krishnan Ramesh 20486A Associate Member Ohin Construction Co Pte Ltd Executive, Operations

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S/N Name M/No. Membership Class Designation Company1 Yeo Hak Chye 20462M Associate Member Project Manager Asia Industrial Development (Pte) Ltd to Member2 Khee Boon Leong 30153A Student Member Sole Proprietor Khee Drafting Services to Associate Member3 Neo Gek Beng 30811A Student Member Director IRCI Industries Pte Ltd to Associate Member4 Lau Li Jie 30917A Student Member Engineer Kajima Overseas Asia Pte Ltd to Associate Member

Upgraded members

S/N Name M/No.

1 Cao Yuan (Ms) 30922S

2 Chen Ling (Ms) 30923S

3 Lin Wen Jun (Ms) 30924S

4 Li Chenxi 30925S

5 Siddhi Suresh Nevkar (Ms) 30926S

6 Tun Lin Aung 30927S

7 Wang Wanting (Ms) 30928S

8 Wang Sai (Ms) 30929S

9 Zhou Zhanyu 30930S

10 Ding Zi Chen 30931S

11 Hee Zhan Zhykn Jason 30932S

12 Charto Infutra 30933S

13 Liew Jun Quan, Remus 30934S

14 Muhammad Faruq 30935S

15 Muhammad Anti Abil Bin Arashid 30936S

16 Ng Yu Lun 30937S

17 Loui Raphael C Santos 30938S

18 Tang Kak Yong 30939S

19 Tor Lok Wei, Joel 30940S

20 Ramasamy Viknesh 30941S

S/N Name M/No.

21 Ang Jun Hao. Brian 30942S

22 Chok Man Ming (Ms) 30943S

23 Erni Farisha Bte Nur Azhar 30944S

24 Frank Lloyd Venture Gacayan 30945S

25 Koh Beng Tuck, Roger 30946S

26 Lee Guang Jie 30947S

27 Lee Ser Li, Bernice (Ms) 30948S

28 Lim Jia Qi (Ms) 30949S

29 Lim Jit Keng 30950S

30 Lim Theow Siang, Wesley 30951S

31 Oei Yuan Fang, Fann 30952S

32 Muhammad Faliz Bin Zakaria 30953S

33 Muhd Aufaimatam Samsulbahri 30954S

34 Muhammad Yusoff Bin Mohd Ismail 30955S

35 Nur Shafiyyah Binte Suhaimi 30956S

36 Nicole Eloise Luza Vale 30957S

37 Seah Gong Chao Benedict 30958S

38 Tan Swee Eng, Theresa 30959S

39 Teo Yong Chian 30960S

40 Yeo Chee Cong 30961S

41 Xi Shang Bin 30962S

New Student Members

S/N Company Name M/No.

1 Nippon Paint (Singapore) Co Pte Ltd EM023

2 REC Solar Pte Ltd EM024

3 Eldan Law LLP EM026

4 Ashington Asia Pte Ltd EM027

5 Green A Consultants Pte Ltd EM028

6 RSM Chio Lim LLP EM029

7 PT. Reed Panorama Exhibitions EM030

New Enterprise Members

Membership Admissions

Celebrating 35 years of Building Professional Builders

In 2016 Singapore Institute of Building is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Institute by special promotions on membership upgrades.

We shall : Issue a $50 voucher to any of our SIBL seminars for memberships (student, associate) upgraded to Member or from Member to Fellow within the period 1 April 2016 - 31 Dec 2016

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SIBL SEMINARS & BUSINESS MISSIONSSIBL conducts seminar and events for the benefit of its members and associates. Many relevant topics are the focus of the SIBL seminar series, below is the listing since the last Build News issue. We encourage all members to take advantage of the reduced rates offered to SIBL Individual Members and Enterprise Member staff. Be educated, be informed, be prepared and be one of our members benefitting from SIBL’s seminars with the latest information on the fast changing built environment industry in Singapore.

Indonesia Facilities Management Expo and HVACR Technology 2016 Date: 25 – 29 May 2016 Venue : Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) Attendees : 35,000 Exhibiting Companies : 150 www.ifme.co.id

SIBL is partnering Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd in forming a Business Mission to Jakarta to further our understanding of the built environment and smart facilities ecosystem of Indonesia which is the largest economy in Southeast Asia through the Indonesia Facilities Management Exhibition (IFME). IFME 2016 is Indonesia’s leading smart comprehensive facilities management exhibition which strives to be the prime marketplace for smart solution providers and professionals in the facilities management industry. IFME 2016 which is co-located with Indo BuildTech - the largest and showcase the latest innovation and solutions for Indonesia smart city concept focusing on professionals who manage, maintain and enhance the infrastructure in order to create an efficient, sustainable and smart facilities ecosystem.

For full details on joining the business mission, kindly email josephine@sibl.com.sg

Mega Build IndonesiaDate : 17-20 March 2016 Veune : Jakarta Convention Centre www.megabuild.co.id

MEGABUILD INDONESIA 2016 is the 15th edition of Indonesia’s dedicated Architecture, Interior Design and Building Exhibition and Conference, organized by the Industry for the Industry. Featuring 6 key segments and co-located with KERAMIKA 2016 (ASEAN’s Dedicated Ceramic Event) and JAKARTA DESIGN WEEK 2016. MEGABUILD INDONESIA 2016 was the most comprehensive showing of the latest technology, solutions, materials and design trends to Indonesia’s building & construction industry.

SIBL representatives enjoyed the hospitality of Reed Panorama Exhibitions and presented the company with their Enterprise Membership plaque in appreciation of recent acceptance as SIBL’s first Overseas Enterprise Member (OEM). Reeds Panorama will now have exclusive access to SIBL’s robust network of partners and professionals in Singapore’s architectural, engineering and construction industries. We welcome their membership to our Institute.

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BuildTech Yangon 2015Date: 27 - 29 May 2015Venue : Myanmar Convention Centre, Myanmar

The 2nd edition of BuildTech Yangon 2015 returned serving the building and construction industry in Myanmar. This much anticipated trade show continued its focus on technologies that address building and construction development in Yangon with a focus on infrastructure, residential and commercial buildings, transportation, manufacturing and trading.

SIBL, Myanmar Construction Entrepreneur Association (MCEA) and SIBL EM Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd organised our business mission to Myanmar and connected with our Burmese friends, developers, contractors, architects and engineers as well as Singapore professional service providers exploring opportunities in Myanmar. This programme aims to enhance the experience of the local

SIBL-SISV Joint Seminar -Acceleration and Prolongation Costs.Session 1: SOP (Dialog): Pitfalls and Common Problems,Session 2: Interaction between alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms to resolve construction disputesDate: 21 August 2015 Speakers : Mr Kirindeep Singh - Partner, Rodyk & Davidson LLP and Mr Edwin Lee - Partner, Eldan Law LLP Venue : York Hotel

For all construction projects, time for performance is fundamental. Delays in completion almost invariably lead to disputes over extensions of time and other related issues, with Employers typically seeking liquidated damages and contractors making loss & expense or prolongation claims.This seminar focussed on two aspects of delay – concurrent delays and separately the contractors loss & expense claims. It discussed the impact of concurrent delays on the imposition of liquidated damages. It also discussed how claims may be made under either the common law or via the contractual mechanisms for loss and expense claims. The speakers examined the issues from first principles. Developing areas of the law was discussed, including the treatment of these matters in adjudication proceedings under the Building and Construction Security of Payment Act.

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SIBL President with long time SIBL Fellow member Mr Yusuff Chong in Jakarta

UPCOMING BUSINESS MISSION TO INDONESIA

and overseas groups from companies, organisations and trade associations, and to help attendee groups achieve their business aims. We all gained from this wonderful experience in this fabulously diverse country. SIBL will be attending the next BuildTech Yangon in 2016, www.btyangon.com.

At the Gala Dinner on 28th May 2015, SIBL Accreditation & Professional Development Committee representatives presented the Property Development Management Merit Awards to all recipients from our training programmes conducted in January 2015 by Mr Henry Tee & Mr Ronald Sin.

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Asia Pacific Hotel & Investment Conference, Dusit Thani, Bangkok, Thailand.Date: 19 - 20 May 2015

SIBL supports Asia Pacific Hotel & Investment Conference, Dusit Thani, Bangkok, Thailand. The Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference, an IHIF Summit, returned to Thailand for a third year. The Thai Government expended efforts to further boost the country’s image and tourism is once again on the rise. On a sub-regional level, ASEAN Economic Community came into play in 2015, further boosting the thriving economies of member states, including Indonesia and Philippines. Regionally, developed markets such as Australia and Singapore are going strong with renewed investor interests. Opportunities are abundant across asset classes and investment criteria.

The APHIC together with key partners presented an opportunity for all participants to gain access to new projects and contacts of over 400 hotel owners/ investors, operators, developers, policy makers, design/architect, master planners in Asia Pacific. Whether you are an Asian investor looking to diversify, or a global investor looking for high yield growth opportunities, APHIC provides you with the perfect platform to seek your next deals.

As part of our regional alliance and outreach strategy, SIBL supported this event. President Peter Chua has forged close connections with developers and contractors in Bangkok for future expansion of our Overseas Enterprise Membership programme. Once again SIBL will be participating in this important conference from 25th to 27th May 2016 for enquiries see http://www.questexevent.com/IHIF/2016th/

SIBL also supports and endorses the following seminars and conferences. In many instances there are reduced rates offered to SIBL members or special deals on attendance. We encourage members to attend the future conferences and seminars where SIBL is an active partner or supporting organisation. Watch out for these announcements on our website, www.sibl.com.sg and facebook pages.

Previous endorsements in 2015

Date Endorsed Events

29 Sept - 1 Oct 15 GeoBuild Asia 2015 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

13 - 15 Oct 15 BTA/SCPW 2015 and WSHC Conference 2015 at Singapore EXPO

28 - 29 Oct 15 2nd Annual Construction Risk Management Conference, Singapore

3 - 4 Nov 15 APFHRM Regional Conference in Singapore

12 - 15 Nov 15 Megabuild East Indonesia, Surabaya, Indonesia

Planned endorsements in 2016

16 – 17th Mar’16 - 4th Annual Township Development, Goodwood Park, Singapore.

17 – 20 Mar’16 Megabuild 2016, at JCC in Jakarta in Indonesia.

26 - 28 April’16 FMSE/FMC 2016 Singapore.

26 – 28 May’16 BuildTech Yangon 2016, Myanmar.

24 – 28 May’16 IFME2016 at Jakarta, Indonesia.

25 – 27 May’16 APHIC 2016 at Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.

10 – 14 Jul’16 World Cities Summit held at MBS CC, Singapore.

7 – 9 Sept’16 BEXAsia/MCE 2016 & IGBC held at MBS CC, Singapore.

21 – 24 Sept’16 BMAM 2016 at IMPACT Exhibition Centre, Bangkok, Thailand.

18 – 20 Oct’16 BuildTech Asia 2016, Singapore.

2 – 5 Nov’16 Megabuild East Indonesia 2016 at Surabaya, Indonesia.

20 – 22 Dec’16 BuildTech Mandalay 2016, in Myanmar.

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SIBL SOCIAL EVENTS

20 February 2016 - SIBL’S Prosperity Lo Hei Appreciation Lunch cum 30th Years Loyalty Award

The award presentation and Enterprise Members networking was held at Ban Heng Restaurant, Harbourfront Centre. The SIBL team met with long time members who received their 30th Year Loyalty Award for dedication to the institute. We congratulated these significant members for their 30 years membership and contribution to our institute.

19 September 2015 - 34th Annual General Meeting at Holiday Inn, Orchard City Centre

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held at Holiday Inn, Orchard City Center, was a successful event attended by new members and Enterprise Members from across the industry. Prior to the AGM, a luncheon talk on “Withstanding Shocks and Obstacles through robust financial management” was conducted by Mr Derek How. Mr How, who was the Partner and Leader on Real Estate and Construction Practice from RSM Chio Lim LLP, also a new SIBL Enterprise Member.

The talk discussed how developing strong and sound financial management capabilities is crucial in helping businesses to stay robust and capitalised on opportunities. It aimed to dispel misconceptions and highlight the importance of financial management as a building block for success in real estate and construction businesses. It was a very well received talk and very timely given the uncertain future outlook for the industry.

SIBL new membership continued to grow steadily. The Board also passed several important amendments to the Memorandum of Association to allow SIBL to enter into dialogues with international companies, to enable SIBL to receive donations to fund research projects, smoother processes to upgrade students to higher membership levels and to permit suitable overseas companies to become SIBL Enterprise Members. We strongly encouraged members to attend our next AGM in September 2016 and be part of the dynamic growth of our institute.

22 August 2015 - Enterprise Member Networking Lunch cum HR Pledge and HR Services Talk, Marina Shopping Centre

SIBL hosted New Enterprise Members to a luncheon talk by BCA and SIBL Enterprise Member, Align Group Pte Ltd. BCA’s HR initiatives for the Built Environment sector and the “Pledge for a Better Built Environment Workplace” conducted by Mr Ryan Hong. He is the Senior Manager in the Manpower Planning Department of the Building Construction Authority (BCA), which aimed to attract and retain local talents in the Built Environment Sector. He has over a decade of experience in promotional campaigns in the public sector.

The topic of the second talk was “The secret to attracting and retaining talent in the built environment industry”. This talk revealed Insights from the National Workplace Happiness Survey by Mr Low Boon Seong, Co-founder of Align Group. Mr Low is a regular speaker and practitioner on Workplace Happiness in Singapore and the region, being invited to speak in events run by Health Promotion Board, SPRING Singapore, UniSIM, NTUC, SHRI, etc. He has over ten years’ experience implementing people management program during his employment with Singapore Airlines (SIA), and as a Human Resource Professional with the Align Group. In the short space of a few years, Align Group has established itself as a thought leader in the space of organisational development with integration of positive psychology approach and business analytics. Together with his team, Boon Seong has led key people consulting projects with public agencies, multinationals and small-and-medium enterprises.

The National Workplace Happiness Survey 2014 has provided important insights into area of opportunities for talent attraction and retention in the Built Environment industry. See it for yourself on what the happiness drivers of the industry are, and what cost-effective strategies you can adopt to attract, manage and retain your best people. The speaker, Mr Low touched on how having the right HR structure can help to facilitate implementation of these strategies. Align Group is the brain behind Singapore’s first National Workplace Happiness SurveyTM, and has been singleminded in promoting workplace happiness across Asia through HR consultancy, training, and research solutions. They combined the scientific rigour of analytics with the practice of positive psychology in people management, enabling their clients to build great teams and workplaces that are sustainable, engaged, happy, and productive! Align Group is also the approved service provider of HR Shared Services by SPRING Singapore, and a partner to NTUC, Singapore Business Federation, and Singapore Human Resources Institute in various HR initiatives.

Our Annual Lo Hei lunch was also attended by active Enterprise Members

Mr Paul Lim Teck ChongSIBL Founding President 1981-86

Mr Lim Meng TongSIBL President 2007-2010

Mr Chan Kok Way – SIBL Fellow

4 July 2015 – SIBL’s 7th Annual Movie Night, Lido 1 Shaw Centre - Movie “Terminator Genisys“

SIBL celebrated a wonderful family treat for members, members’ families, sponsors and friends of the Institute. This Annual Movie Event has became a widely anticipated event for members and friends of the Institute. Many students from the various universities and polytechnics in Singapore studying the built environment were welcomed with free tickets, sponsored by our generous Enterprise Members and SIBL Sponsors. Thank you to the Organising team, especially Mr Yeo Hak Chye and his amazing committee members. We look forward in anticipation as to what will be the movie for 2016 event !

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SIBL COUNCILS & GENERAL INDUSTRY NEWS

February 2016 Signing of Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) SIBL with NTUC U Associates

We are pleased to announce that SIBL has joined NTUC U-Associate eco-system!

The NTUC U Associate Programme is a key initiative by the Labour Movement to reach out to Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs) through professional associations and bring them the U Advantage of the Labour Movement. Launched in March 2011, the programme comprises of an ecosystem of associations across various sectors including Financial, Human Resource, Project Management, Marketing, Engineering and more. NTUC and its U Associates work with a sectorial focus to develop career and skills progression plans for our PMEs in these sectors. Through these alliances, we prepare our PMEs to be future-ready and future-proof and open up greater opportunities for both the associations and PMEs. NTUC U Associates empower the PMEs across four key areas – Protection, Progression, Placement and Privileges (4Ps).

With the build environment industry facing a stream of challenges such as manpower scarcity, rising costs and stress on the existing cohort of professionals to adopt various building codes and IT solutions, NTUC and SIBL are committed to work together to promote and advance the status and interest of the industry as well as to enhance the progression pathway of the building professionals to attract and retain the cohort. Both will also be collaborating closely to gear the workforce up to the changing dynamics of the industry to adopt new technologies and solutions through existing training programmes.

In the upcoming months, NTUC and SIBL will be rolling out a series of programmes through collaboration with our existing UA partners within the ecosystem to explore opportunities in areas of re-skilling and upskilling to ensure that SIBL members stay relevant and competitive in the industry. So stay tuned!

“The advent of SMART Technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) have transformed numerous industries including the build environment, affecting organisations and the workforce. This presents new challenges as well as new opportunities for the professionals in this sector, thus a timely partnership between SIBL and the Labour Movement’s U Associate (Fastest growing eco-system of Professional Associations and Guilds in Singapore) will provide career progression and support to SIBL’s members.This partnership looks forward to future-proof our Singapore workforce to navigate through the highly volatile future.” says U-Associates, Mr Vivek Kumar

SIBL President Mr Peter Chua and leadership team with U-Associate team and NTUC Secretary - General Mr Chan Chun Sing

July 2015 Signing of Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) SIBL with Society of Construction Law (SCL)

SIBL concluded another MOU with another industry partner. Our MOU should foster closer ties with arbitrators and construction lawyers with our membership. We look forward to a year of closer collaborations with SCL!

Update on Best Practice - International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS)

The need for IPMS arose as property has historically been measured differently throughout the world, causing inconsistencies and confusion. Depending on the standard used the area quoted in different markets for an equivalent building could vary by as much as 24%. SIBL joined this coalition in 2015.

The International Property Measurement Standard (IPMS for Offices) was published by a global coalition of professional organisations in November 2014. It establishes for the first time a high-level, common basis for measuring office buildings around the world. The coalition behind IPMS (which includes RICS) will develop iterations for Residential, Industrial, Retail and Mixed Use Buildings between now and 2018.

All coalition organisations have committed to incorporating the new international standard into their own guidance for professionals. RICS is the first organisation to adopt IPMS in guidance to practitioners. The new measurement approach is set out in RICS Property Measurement Professional Statement, which incorporates IPMS. This was published in May 2015 and became mandatory for practitioners in more than 140 countries from January 2016.

In the meantime, IPMS for Residential Buildings: Exposure draft has now been released for public consultation, see http://ipmsc.org/

Update on International Ethics Standards Coalition (IESC)

The International Ethics Standards Coalition (IESC) was formed on 21 October 2014 after meeting at the United Nations in New York. The Coalition, comprising 63 organizations including SIBL, aims to bring about the harmonization of ethical standards through the creation and adoption of agreed International Ethical Standards for those working in the land, property, construction, infrastructure and related professions. In August 2015 the IESC selected experts from around the world to form its Standards Setting Committee (SSC) and to review the many existing ethical codes, identify common themes and bring greater consistency and clarity to how ethics are used across real estate through the development of international ethics standards. The SSC brings together global experts including academics, real estate fund and asset managers, valuers, and specialists in development and construction. The first document prepared by the Coalition’s Standards Setting Committee is a set of 10 Ethical Principles. The ethical principles below are listed in alphabetical order and are all of equal importance - public consultation is now underway in relation to these 10 Ethical Principles

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1. Confidentiality2. Disclosure3. Fiduciary Responsibility4. High Standard of Service

5. Integrity 6. Respect7. Responsibility

8. Transparency9. Trust10. Verification

For more information see, http://ies-coalition.org

Last year SIBL welcomed the collaboration between the three institutes. SIBL has had collaborations with AIB since 1987 and with NZIOB since its inauguration in 1988.

NZIOB - SIBL MOU provides for a greater information exchange and level of co-operation between the two institutes and respective membership..The MOU is for a period of 5 years.

AIB-SIBL-NZIOB MOU provides for closer tri-partite alliance between the three institutes to promote business collaborations through shared trade missions, educational academic training and support and joint endorsements of major conferences.

SIBL President joined the AIB’s AGM in Canberra and then went onto meet with NZIOB leadership to discuss the way forward with our collaborations under the alliance.

25-26 September 2015 - Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with New Zealand Institute Of Building (NZIOB) and Trilateral MOU with Australia Institute of Building (AIB) & NZIOBSingapore Institute

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SIBL STUDENT MEMBERS NEWS & SERVICESSIBL Student and Graduate members are a very important cohort of our membership with large numbers of students joining us through the courses SIBL oversees and our numerous career fair, career talk and membership recruitment drive initiatives.

The SIBL Board is actively seeking young entrepenural membersto come forward and join the Board in junior roles for eventualprogression on to the Board of Directors. Assist the Institute in reaching out in the new social media, expand our reach and services to student members. Student members who have graduated are encouraged to upgrade to Associate Member or Member once eligible.

If you believe you have the skills to take on this new medium andhelp to grow our institute. Kindly contact our Young MembersCommittee Chairman, Dr Ng Poh Khai (an NUS PhD graduate) at info@sibl.com.sg or Ms Vanessa Tang at vanessa@aceplp.com.sg (a young entrepreneur).

Students have a tremendous resource being a member of SIBL as there is a large and professional ready network of employersand experienced members available to you through the Institute.Permanent, temporary, internships and holiday placements havebeen informally arranged through the Institute.

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SIBL BOOK PRIZE - The Singapore Institute of Building has awarded Book Prizes to the 2nd Year Top Student of BSc. (Project & Facilities Management) and the Third Year Top Student BSc. (Project & Facilities Management) of the National University of Singapore for the past 15 years.

We celebrate the achievements of this years winners!.

SIBL 2nd VP Mr Shane D Ward with Book Prize winner and Top Student in 2nd Year B.Sc (Project & Facilities Management)Mr Matthew Goh Jun Wen.

SIBL 2nd VP Mr Shane D Ward with Book Prize winner and Top Student in 3rd Year B.Sc (Project & Facilities Management) - Mr Abel Tan Wee Jin

22nd May 2015 - SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC, DEPT OF ARCHITECTURE & BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Singapore Institute of Building donates a yearly Book Prize to the top student in Dept Architecture & Built Environment

21st May 2015 - NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC, SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENVIRONMENT GRADUATION DAY

Singapore Institute of Building donates a yearly Book Prize to the top students for the Diploma of Real Estate Business. We congratulate this years deserving winners! SIBL Prize winner (Building Maintenance & Diagnostics) - Ms Avril Soh Wan Tin

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SIBL 2nd VP Mr Shane D Ward with SIBL Prize winner (Building Refurbishment) - Mr Ling Chong Wee

SIBL has been a strong supporter of the BCA Annual Career Fair since 2010. We offer currently enrolled students a free Student membership at the fair.

SIBL held a booth and a talk by SIBL President along with many industry associations and construction firms offering membership and jobs in the growing industry. SIBL received many new memberships in student, individual and associate categories. All successful applicants shall receive the discounts on membership entry. We welcome all the newcomers to the institute and encourage all built environment industry students to take advantage of the SIBL promotion for students (waiver of 1st year membership fee of $30) when joining Singapore Institute of Building Limited

12 March 2016 – BCA Career Fair at JEM Office Tower, Jurong East

29th January 2016 - NUS SCHOOL OF DESIGN & ENVIRONMENT SCHOOL AWARDS DAY

SIBL 1st VP Dr John Min with Mr Alvin Tan Shi Chuan, Diploma in Civil Engineering & Business.

MESSAGE FROM EDITORIAL COMMITEEThe Institute sincerely welcomes support, suggestions and contributions from all membership for this newsletter Build News and our yearly journal – The Professional Builder. Please forward your thoughts by email to our Chairman at shane@sibl.com.sg or on our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/SIBLpage

Singapore Instituteof Building Limited

Singapore Instituteof Building Limited

Singapore Instituteof Building Limited

SIBL Directors with Dr Katayon Saed, Director, NAP School of Design & Environment

Singapore Instituteof Building Limited

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