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Safe and Authorized Buildings – Do It RightBy: Mrs Ho-Chan Vun Ching, BCA
For buildings to be safe and authorised, stakeholders, namely building owners, professional engineers, builders
and BCA have an important role to play. Besides having buildings built in accordance with plans approved by the
Commissioner of Building Control prescribed under the Building Control Act and Regulations, proper building
usage, regular maintenance, prompt execution of remedial measures through mandatory Periodic Structural
Inspection (PSI) and due diligence should be exercised throughout the buildings’ lifespan to ensure their
structural health for continued occupation. Past cases of unsafe buildings, unauthorized additions and
alterations, poor building maintenance leading to structural defects and rectification to restore the integrity and
safety of buildings will be presented.
Designing for Maintainability – Experiences from MBS and SkyParkBy: Er. Wijaya Wong, Senior Associate, Arup Singapore Pte Ltd &
Jose Silva, Senior Associate, Aedas
The Marina Bay Sands® Integrated Resort is the largest of a series of projects being constructed in Singapore to
form a new downtown area around Marina Bay. It sets to boost Singapore as a premium destination for both
This seminar aims to share experiences in
maintaining structural safety through
mandatory Periodic Structural Inspection
(PSI), Dangerous Building Order and
Enforcement against unauthorized
structures under the Building Control Act. It
also aims to share on designing for
structural maintainability in MBS SkyPark
and Innovative approach in enhancing
Slope Safety
By attending this seminar, participants will
be able to:
i) comply with requirements of PSI
ii) perform the duties and
responsibilities of building
owner, Professional engineer,
property managing agents and
builders efficiently and
appropriately
iii) take necessary protective measures
against unsafe structures/
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SEMINAR OUTLINE
OBJECTIVES
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form a new downtown area around Marina Bay. It sets to boost Singapore as a premium destination for both
business and tourism.
Every element of the project is technically challenging and SkyPark design is one of the most challenging aspects
in the development. The 1 hectare SkyPark consists of swimming pools, landscapes and restaurants on top of it.
SkyPark was formed by two over 50m span bridges and a 66.7m long cantilever at 200m above ground.
Apart of challenges in the construction methodology, it has also big challenges in term of the maintenance and
inspection during its life time. Aedas and Arup worked closely in term of early planning and design for these
provisions. The presentation will focus on the early stage of planning and design of the inspection platform.
Innovative Solutions for Enhancing Slope SafetyBy: Asst. Prof Chew Soon Hoe, NUS
Slope failures or landslides besides being a major source of sediment movement and slope instability, it can
affect the stability of nearby structures, buildings, and facilities and create danger to the living especially in
heavy traffic road and urban area. The occurrence of slope failures are commonly due to unfavourable slope
geometry (such as over steep slope), existing weak soil zones in the slope, high groundwater table, intensive
rainfall over time, and etc. The repair and remedial works for failed slope has always besides being time
consuming but also expensive and can greatly increase the maintenance costs. Possible causes of slope failure
should always be evaluated before all the slope repair works.
In this lecture, major causes of slope failure in Singapore context will be presented. In addition, various
innovative and cost effective remediation solutions ranging from geosynthetics reinforcements, soil nailing,
Geobag assisted slope stability works, modulus spacing block slope repair technique and etc will be discussed.
Case studies in Singapore and Malaysia regarding slope failure will also be presented.
Management and Removal of Asbestos in BuildingsBy: Ms. Evelyn Koh (MOM)
Asbestos is one of the health hazards that attracts worldwide attention. Exposure to asbestos can cause chronic
diseases like asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. The use of asbestos in building construction materials
has been banned since 1989. Current asbestos exposure arises mostly from asbestos removal work. The
National Asbestos Control Programme was initiated by MOM with the long-term objective of preventing
asbestos-related diseases. The current Factories (Asbestos) Regulations are being reviewed to widen its scope
and strengthen the regulatory regime for work involving asbestos. This presentation discusses the management
of asbestos in buildings, focusing on identification of asbestos, exposure risk assessment and preventive
measures to minimize exposure. It also covers the proposed change in legal requirements on asbestos removal
work.
• Building owners
• Government agencies
• Professional engineers
• Property managing agents
• Builders
• Engineers & supervisors
against unsafe structures/
buildings and unauthorized
building works
iv) adopt good and innovative maintenance
practices
V) appreciate importance of
structural safety and through case
studies
VI) appreciate importance of designing for
structural maintainability during design
stage
Date: 12 Oct 2012Time: 8.30 am to 12.30pmVenue: HDB Hub Convention Centre
Auditorium at Basement 1 East Wing (Tower B)480 Lorong 6 Toa PayohSingapore 310480
Fee: $85.60 (incl GST)
Seminar material and refreshment will be provided
ACCREDITATION
SEMINAR DETAILS
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
PEB: 3 PDUs
Participant Name NRIC/Passport No Designation HP no. Email PEB
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Seminar Date : 12 Oct 2012 Time : 8.30am to 12.30pmFee with GST : S$85.60 per participant Venue: HDB Hub Auditorium
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REGISTRATION DETAILS
Seminar places will be confirmed upon the payment of the seminar
fees before the commencement date.
No refund of fee will be made for cancellation.
Please fax application form to : 63257150
Cheque with original application
should be mailed to:
Building and Construction Authority
5 Maxwell Road
#02-01 Tower Block MND Complex
Singapore 069110
Attn Ms Mary Siow
Enquiries:For enquiries, please call
Ms Loh Lee Fong/Ms Azidah Akmad
at 63257374/ 63257370
Email: [email protected]
Company Name: Company UEN no:
Mailing Address:
CONTACT PERSON PARTICULARS
Name: DR/Mr/Mrs/Ms: Email:
Designation: Hp no:
Telephone No: Fax no:
PAYMENT
Enclosed is a cheque no._______________________ (Cheque should be crossed, marked “account payee only” and payable to ‘Building and Construction Authority) for S$_____________
Company Stamp
Name/Signature ( *Company / individual applicant) (For company application)
Yes, I would like to receive course / seminar updates via email __________________________________________________________
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