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ACES-ACEM Dialogue – 21 Nov 2015, Penang
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1. Council
2. Council Session 2015 / 2016
3. Council Meeting
4. ACES Committee
4.1 Executive Committee
4.2 Civil & Structural Practice Committee
4.3 Mechanical & Electrical Practice Committee
4.4 Business & Professional Practice Committee
4.5 Professional Development Committee
4.6 IT Development Committee
4.7 Social Development Committee
4.8 Membership Development Committee
4.9 Publications Committee
4.10 Past Presidents’ Panel (PPP)
5. Young Professionals Connection (YPC)
6. Construction Industry Joint Committee (CIJC)
7. ACES 45th Anniversary Dinner on 4 March 2016
8. ACES Awards 2016
9. SEWC2015 - 19 to 22 October 2015
10. ACESING Pte. Ltd.
Annex A ACES Representative to Government Departments, Statutory Boards and Other
External Committees
Annex B Minutes of the 44th Annual General Meeting held on 30th June 2015
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This Report covers the Association’s activities for the period July 2015 to June 2016 in accordance with Clause 61 of the Association Constitution.
1. COUNCIL
The following 3 members were elected to the Council for Sessions 2015/2016 at the 44th Annual General Meeting held on 30th June 2015:
1. Er. Ling Shiang Yun 2. Er. Wong Pui Fun, Joanne 3. Er. Leung Chiu Kin, Keith
At the 1st Council Meeting Session 2015/2016 held on Tuesday, 14th July 2015, the following EXCO committees were elected:
President : Er. Ling Shiang Yun Vice President : Er. Chua Tong Seng Honorary Secretary : Er. Yeow Mei Leng Honorary Treasurer : Er. Sivakumaran Murugesu
2. COUNCIL SESSION 2015/2016
President : Er. Ling Shiang Yun
Vice-President : Er. Chua Tong Seng
Honorary Secretary : Er. Yeow Mei Leng
Honorary Treasurer : Er. Sivakumaran Murugesu
Immediate Past President : Er. Koh Boon Liang
General Members : Er. Cheang Mun Keong, Thomas : Er. Teo Yann
: Er. Han Kim Siew, Vincent : Er. Andrew Henry
: Er. Wong Pui Fun, Joanne : Er. Koh Lian Suan, Adeline : Er. Leung Chiu Kin, Keith : Er. Yong Fen Leong
Appointed Council Members* : Er. Liu Wang Lai, Kenneth
: Er. Lee Tuck Cheong
*Under ACES Constitution, Article No. 30, two additional Council Members were appointed into the Council.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President Er. Ling Shiang Yun
Vice-President Er. Chua Tong Seng
Hon. Secretary / Publications Er. Yeow Mei Leng
Hon. Treasurer Er. Sivakumaran Murugesu
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
IPP, Er. Koh Boon Liang
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Chair M&E Practice Er. Teo Yann
Chair Membership Development
Er. Vincent Han
Chair C&S Practice/ Co-Chair Membership
Development Er. Yong Fen Leong
Chair Business & Professional Practice
Er. Andrew Henry
Chair Professional Development
Er. Thomas Cheang
Chair Social Development/ TF Chair Eurocode Er. Joanne Wong
Chair IT Development / Co-Chair M&E Practice
Er. Adeline Koh
Co-Chair Business & Professional Practice/ Chair Special Projects
Er. Leung Chiu Kin, Keith
APPOINTED COUNCIL MEMBERS
Co-Chair C&S Practice Er. Lee Tuck Cheong
Co-Chair Social Development
Er. Liu Wang Lai, Kenneth
ACES Council Session 2015/2016
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3. COUNCIL MEETING
Council Meetings for the Session 2015/2016 were held on:
14 July 2015 [1st] 23 February 2016 [7th]
11 August 2015 [2nd] 8 March 2016 [8th]
8 September 2015 [3rd] 12 April 2016 [9th]
13 October 2015 [4th] 10 May 2016 [10th]
24 November 2015 [5th] 14 June 2016 [11th]
20 January 2016 [6th]
Note: No Council Meeting was held in the month of December due to the year-end festive season.
4. ACES COMMITTEES
The Committees in the Association for 2015/2016 Session are as follows:
4.1 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EXCO) The Executive Committee is part of the Council and shall consist of:
Chairman: Er. Ling Shiang Yun (President)
Deputy Chairman: Er. Chua Tong Seng (Vice-President)
Members: Er. Yeow Mei Leng (Honorary Secretary)
Er. Sivakumaran Murugesu (Honorary Treasurer)
The Executive Committee is responsible for making collective decisions for urgent issues that need to be resolved before the next council meeting, in addition to the following:
a) Daily operations of Association
b) Purchases up to a limit set by Council
c) Engaging other associations and organisers daily on matters arising
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4.2 CIVIL & STRUCTURAL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Chairman: Er. Yong Fen Leong (C&S)
Co-Chair: Er. Lee Tuck Cheong (C&S)
Task Force Chair: Er. Chua Tong Seng (Geotechnical)
Task Force Chair: Er. Wong Pui Fun, Joanne (Eurocode / DfS)
Members:
Er. Sivakumaran Murugesu
Er. Tham Poh Kuan
Er. Chua Kok Seng
Dialogue sessions were held with following statutory boards and agencies on various topics ranging from regulatory to industry challenges:
Building and Construction Authority (BCA)
Professional Engineers Board (PEB)
Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
Land Transport Authority (LTA)
Public Utilities Board (PUB)
Jurong Town Corporation (JTC)
National Park Boards (NParks)
Energy Market Authority (EMA)
National Environment Agency (NEA)
1. IES-ACES-BCA Dialogue There was an IES-ACES-BCA Dialogue Sessions held on 3 Aug 2015, some of the topics initiated by BCA to further enhance the current C&S practices included Sharing of Enquiries on ST and AC submission requirements, site investigation and load test requirement for foundations of highrise buildings, iinterpreting pile structural and geotechnical design based on Eurocode, Guidelines on supervision of structural steelwork fabricated overseas and submission of single as-built structural plans to enhance traceability. The committee had evaluated the initiatives and provided feedbacks to BCA for their considerations.
2. Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee (IACC) On 25 Aug 2015, the IACC meeting chaired by BCA was held to discuss cases of conflicting agency requirements in projects. In this session, BCA has some good initiatives for Mass Landed Residential Development in terms of water pipes connections crossing drains into developments and sump placements with underground sections within roads. ACES had proposed to apply similar practical efforts to other services.
3. NEA/PUB Dialogue
On 6 Oct 2015, the committee attended a NEA/PUB Dialogue in which NEA updated on the efforts in their Internet System for access to SIP, DIP, monitoring of submission status to enhance the workflow.
4. WSH Design for Safety
The WSH (Design for Safety) Regulations had been gazetted and published on 10 July 2015.
This regulation will come into effect on 1 August 2016. ACES had been organising courses on
“Design for Safety” for our members to prepare our members to be DfS ready.
5. Guide Book on “Universal Design”
ACES participated in the Focus Group Discussion conducted by BCA. ACES provided C&S
engineering feedback for BCA to produce a Guide Book on “Universal Design”. One of the key
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item addressed is “wheel chair accessibility” where BCA will take a lead to implement some
requirements.
6. iNPQS
ACES participated discussions together with BCA, IES, SIA on the revival and update of
“iNPQS”.. This new initiative would be driven to further enhance higher “’productivity” for the
consultancy industry. More updates will be given at a later stage.
7. Structural Engineers World Congress (SEWC)
The Structural Engineers World Congress (SEWC) 2015 was held between 19 – 22 Oct 2015 with the Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development, Mr. Desmond Lee gracing the event. The sharing of technical know-how, new technologies and research findings was well achieved with participants from all around the globe.
8. IStructE Structural Awards 2015
Two of ACES member firms had won the globally acclaimed IStructE Structural Awards 2015. The Singapore Sports Hub by Arup, and the Restoration of Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall by T.Y. Lin International Pte. Ltd. This is indeed a proud achievement and international recognition to Singapore’s engineering excellence.
4.3 MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Chairman: Er. Teo Yann (Mechanical) Co-Chair: Er. Koh Lian Suan, Adeline (Electrical) TF Green Mark & Sustainability: Er. Han Kim Siew, Vincent Members: Er. Yeow Mei Leng
Er. Cheang Mun Keong Thomas Er. Chng Kheng Peng
Er. Lam Kok Leong, Callan Er. Lim Swee Leng, Michael Er. Liu Wang Lai, Kenneth
Er. Loh Wah Kay Er. Wan Fook Sing Er. Choong Choon Guan Er. Vincent Tong Er. Timothy Mok Er. Eng Mui Hock Rick Mr. Leung Nai Fai
The sub-committee met and discussed various matters raised by members concerning submission procedures to various authorities and related code of practices. In addition, the sub-committee also actively corresponded via emails to resolve and discuss some of the matters throughout the year. 1. M&E Engineers Dialogues
M&E Engineers’ work is getting more and more complex. ACES M&E Practice Committee organises a quarterly dialogue for M&E Engineers to meet and explore ways to work better together through ACES to make our work more productive.
Dialogues were organized on the 29 Jul 2015, 17 Nov 2015 and 22 Mar 2016.
Some of issues discussed were M&E RE/RTO Registration, impending NPQS review, Group Insurance, Software Support from Autodesk, PSPC Listing Requirements, MOM/BCA issues on Safety/Maintenance in Design, NEA on Energy Efficient Matters, FSSB, PUB (WD), NEA, City Gas, BCA and EMA .
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2. IES/ACES RE/RTO Registry
The Registry started registration Jun 2013
As at end Apr 2016, there are 21 RE and 317 RTO registered
There was a joint members’ Networking Nite held with Qualified Electrical Contractors Registry (QEC) on 28 July 2015.
There is plan to organise a handbook for M&E RE/RO and a handbook for DfS matters and look forward to for members to offer their assistance.
Looking forward to continuous support from members to M&E RE/RTO selection to be on the registry.
3. SIA/IES/ACES NPQS
The NPQS review and process was highlighted and industry expert domain will be appointed to review the NPQS once the 1st draft completed.
On-going discussions with BCA on the PIP funding issue.
Need to establish a viable Business model with Vendor/Training input and Subscription model
4. PSPC Listing
ACES engaged BCA to review the revised requirements for PSPC Listing.
Green Mark Facilities Professional (GMFP) requirements for PSPC ME01 firms: After appeal for re-consideration, BCA has maintained their position that from 1 Apr 2017, ME01 firms are required to fulfil the mandatory training course requirements for GMFP.
5. LEW with 1KV Licence
ACES recommended status quo to EMA to allow 1KV LEW to carry out electrical design work with unlimited voltage level, however EMA still maintained their position. ACES will meet EMA, with the assistance PEP Secretariat to work out training courses, and assessment plan for 1kV LEEs to upgrade to 22 kV.
6. Representation and Dialogue ACES also attended following Review and on-going Dialogues: a. NEA / PUB Dialogue
Attended a NEA/PUB Dialogue on 6 Oct 2015, 12 Jan 2016 and 20 Apr 2016 where NEA/PUB gave an update on their Internet System for access to SIP, DIP, monitoring of submission status, new WEL listing and impending simplified submission procedure.
b. FSSB Standing and Code Review Committee on the following FSSD confirmed that for Evacuation Lift, the car door position after homing would be changed to open as per Fire Man Lift. FSSD also clarified that equipment on roof will be classified as habitable floor
There is also on-going discussions with FSSD on an expanded list of work that may come under the MAA scheme.
c. Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee (IACC) Meeting ACES forwarded to ICCA for consideration on combine services crossing within drain cover instead of having some services under crossing the drain.
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4.4 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE COMMITTEE
Chairman : Er. Andrew Henry Co-Chair : Er. Leung Chiu Kin, Keith
Members: Er. Koh Boon Liang Er. Yap Mui Cheng, Serena Er. Kok King Min Er. Yeang Hoong Goon Mr. Philip Motteram
The Business and Professional Practice Committee has been active in the year in supporting ACES members in a business environment that is imposing increased requirements on consulting engineering business, as well as imposing great obligations. The Committee had worked through the year to promote the interests of consulting engineers through the following actions during the year: ACES Contract Refresh The ACES standard conditions of engagement were revised and launched in October 2015. The revised contracts provide a simple and clear mechanism for our members to form contractual agreements with their clients. A presentation was made to our members which was well attended, and our industry is now represented with our own updated standard conditions of engagement. Feedback to BCA on Industry Issues ACES provided feedback to the BCA on a proposed alternative framework for assessing fee levels for public projects in Singapore, known as the Aggregated Simulated Fee framework. ACES met and engaged with BCA on the proposed arrangement, providing comments that represent the diversity of firms that constitute our membership. Representing our Members ACES wrote to government authorities or GOE’s during the year to state our position regarding key issues that may affect the performance or viability of our members firms. These included topics such as uncompensated scope creep, the safety obligations of consulting engineers, and the mandatory requirements being placed on consulting engineers in an environment which is already difficult. ACES Awards The Committee organized the awards that were presented at the ACES Annual Gala Dinner. In 2016, this included the Design Excellence Awards, as well as the Young Engineer Awards. These awards recognize the great work that our member firms undertake in Singapore, and provide a platform for the promotion of engineering excellence. They also recognize the significant talent that we have in our industry which requires on ongoing support so that we can build a robust and healthy consulting engineering industry in Singapore. The Business and Professional Practice Committee will continue to work with our membership to represent their concerns on business issues to government and industry partners in Singapore. We welcome the input and feedback from our member firms on the issues that require our joint attention.
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4.5 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Chairman: Er. Cheang Mun Keong, Thomas Task Force Chair: Er. Wong Pui Fun, Joanne (Eurocode)
Members: Er. Johnny Lim Er. Leong Sin Yuen Er. Michael Tang
Various technical seminars and courses were organised, with the aim of providing professional development and enhanced benefits for ACES members. These seminars also provided opportunities for ACES members to network among themselves and other partners in the built environment. In view of BCA’s requirement to change from British Code to Eurocode, ACES has continue to organise series of courses for consulting engineers to migrate toward Eurocode. That includes EC 0, EC 1, EC 2, EC 3, EC 7, etc.
The seminars conducted for 2015/2016 session: S/N Date Event Discipline CPDs
1. 4 & 11 Jul 2015 9.00 am to 5.30 pm
W12 ACES Two-Day Workshop on Eurocode 3 Design of Steel Structures and Connections [3
rd Run]
C&S 14 PDUs; 12 STUs
2. 25 Jul 2015 9.00 am to 5.30 pm
W13 ACES One-Day Eurocode Training for Concrete Material and Testing for Consulting Engineers
C&S 7 PDUs; 6 STUs
3. 15 & 22 Aug 2015 9.00 am to 5.30 pm
W11 ACES Two-Day Workshop on Eurocode 2 Design of Concrete Structures & Eurocodes versus British Standards [3
rd Run]
C&S 14 PDUs; 12 STUs
4. 28 Aug 2015 2.00pm to 5.30 pm
W14 ACES Eurocode Seminar: From British Code to Eurocodes: Post-Tensioned Design in Buildings
C&S 3 PDUs
5. 29 Aug 2015 9.00am to 5.30pm
W15 ACES One-Day course on Eurocode 7: Geotechnical Design, Investigation & Testing [4
th Run]
C&S 7 PDUs; 6 STUs
6. 30 Sep 2015 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm
S8 ACES Contract Refresh Launch Seminar All Engineering / Related
2 PDUs
7. 3 & 10 Oct 2015 9.00am to 5.30pm
W16 ACES Two-Day Workshop: Design of Steel-Concrete Composite Buildings using Eurocode 4 Design of Steel-Concrete Composite Buildings using Eurocode 4
C&S 14 PDUs
8. 17 Oct 2015 9.00am to 5.30pm
W17 ACES One Day Workshop on Design using Eurocodes 0 & 1 EN 1990 : Basic of Structural Design and EN 1991 : Actions on Structures (4th Run)
C&S 7 PDUs 6 STUs
9. 5 Nov 2015 9.00am to 5.30pm
S7 ACES-PIAHstreams Seminar: All Engineering / Related
7 PDUs
10. 23 Apr 2016 9.00 am to 5.30 pm
W19 ACES One-day course: Construction Supervision of Geotechnical Works to Eurocode 7 [1st Run]
C&S 7 PDUs, 6 STUs
11. 26 Apr 2016 2.30 pm to 5.15 pm
S9 BCA-ACES Green Mark 2015 Workshop All Engineering / Related
2 PDUs
12. 6 May 2016 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm
S10 ACES-HILTI Seminar All Engineering / Related
3 PDUs
13. 14 May 2016 9.00 am to 54.30 pm
W20 ACES One-day course: Design of Foundations to Eurocode 7 [1st Run]
C&S 7 PDUs
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DfS Courses conducted for 2015/2016 session: The WSH (Design for Safety) Regulations 2015 was enacted on 10th July 2015. It will be effective from 1st August 2016 onwards. ACES had been and will continue to conduct the Design for Safety for Professionals (DfSP) Course. Learners of this course will gain the knowledge and skills for fulfilling the roles of the construction Design for Safety Professional (DfS Professional) in accordance with the WSH (DfS) Regulations. Apart from that ACES also organise short DfS Introduction course for general awareness to equip them with the sufficient knowledge and understanding of what DfS is all about in order for them to fulfil their role as site supervisors as well as client representatives
S/N Date Event Discipline CPDs
1. 1st run: 15 Jan 2016
2nd
run: 22 Apr 2016 8.45 am to 12.45pm
D1
D2
ACES Design for Safety (DfS) Introduction Course
All Engineering / Related
4 PDUs
2. 1st
run: 25 & 26 Feb 2016 2
nd run:14 & 15 Apr 2016
3rd
run: 19 & 20 May 2016 9.00am to 5.00pm
P1 P2 P3
ACES Design for Safety Professionals (DfSP) Course
All Engineering / Related
11 PDUs, 12 STUs
Upcoming Courses and Seminars
S/N Date Event Discipline Remarks
1. Saturday 25 Jun 2016 9.00 am to 54.30 pm
W18 ACES One Day Workshop on Design using Eurocodes 0 & 1 EN 1990 : Basic of Structural Design and EN 1991 : Actions on Structures [5th Run]
C&S 7 PDUs, 6 STUs
2. Thursday / Friday 4
th run: 14 & 15 Jul 2016
9.00 am to 5.00 pm
P4 ACES Design for Safety Professionals (DfSP) Course
All Engineering / Related
11 PDUs, 12 STUs
3. Saturdays 16 & 23 Jul 2016 9.00 am to 5.30 pm
W21 ACES Two-Day Workshop on Eurocode 2 Design of Concrete Structures & Eurocodes versus British Standards [4
th Run]
C&S
4. Friday 3
rd run: 5 Aug 2016
8.45 am to 12.45pm
D3 ACES Design for Safety (DfS) Introduction Course
All Engineering / Related
4 PDUs
5. 1st run: 2 & 3 Jun 2016
2nd
run: 21 & 22 Jul 2016 3
rd run: 18 & 19 Aug 2016
9.00 am to 5.00pm
M1 M2 M3
ACES Design for Safety Professionals (DfSP) Course exclusive for MOM Inspectors
6. Saturdays 30 Jul & 6 Aug 2016 9.00 am to 5.30 pm
W22 ACES Two-Day Workshop on Eurocode 3 Design of Steel Structures and Connections [4
th Run]
C&S
7. Saturday 8 Oct 2016 9.00 am to 5.30 pm
W23 ACES One-Day Course on Design of Earth-Retaining Walls and Ground Anchors to Eurocode 7
C&S
8. Saturday 15 Oct 2016 9.00 am to 5.30 pm
W24 ACES One-Day course on Eurocode 7: Geotechnical Design, Investigation & Testing [5th Run]
C&S
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4.6 IT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Chairman : Er. Koh Lian Suan, Adeline
ACES Website ACES-BST Strategic Partnership Agreement Signing
1. ACES Website Maintenance and Hosting Server is managed by IT Works Interactive The committee responsibilities included:
Performing weekly update of ACES circulars and activities on ACES Homepage
Facilitating ACES to store circulars on the hosting site to enable members to search such circulars base on authority, dates and key words
E-blasting e-mail send out by ACES to all members at least once a week. Number of e-mail expected is about 5000 per instance
Assisting ACES Secretariat to set up and amend e-mail accounts when required
Advising ACES on matters pertaining on website and e-mail matters
Assisting ACES to resolve all technical matters pertaining to the website and to ensuring that the website is up and running at all times
2. Email Blasting Service
5000 email blast service
3. e-Job Posting at ACES Website
This service is available to members since January 2013.
Member firms can post their company vacancies at ACES website.
4. Replacement NAS The old NAS had a severed motherboard issue, which corrupted big pst file. Set-up Google Mail Accounts to back-up archived emails at cloud storage.
5. Renewal of BST Global and ACES Sponsor Agreement for Year 2016 [January 2016 to
December 2016] The BST Global and ACES Sponsor Agreement has been renewed for the third consecutive year for SGD 15,000 per year. The contract signing ceremony was held at the ACES Bowling Event on 23 January 2016, witnessed by the members and guests joining the bowling tournament.
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4.7 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Chairman : Er. Wong Pui Fun, Joanne Co-Chair: Er. Liu Wang Lai, Kenneth
Member: Er. Lim Hung Tjung, Henry
ACES Movie Night – 14 October 2015
ACES Bowling Tournament – 23 Jan 2016
In conjunction with SG50 Celebrations, ACES organised its first Movie Night specifically for members to enjoy a 3-D movie titled “Pan” at 50 percent cost subsided by ACES. This had created great opportunity for a networking session amongst the staff of member firms. We had also extended our invitation to 20 polytechnic students to join the movie on complimentary basis. The event took place at Orchard Shaw Theatres Lido 4 on 14 October 2015. A total of 215 were taken up.
ACES is thankful to Mitsubishi Electric Asia as our exclusive sponsor for this Movie Night event.
ACES organised its first Bowling Tournament on 23 January 2016, over a weekend Saturday afternoon at Orchid Bowl, Orchid Country Club. There were a total of 26 member teams registered for the bowling tournament. At the end of the event, the following teams did well and were given awards for their good performance. 1. Champion Team: Beca Carter Hollings &
Ferner (S.E. Asia) Pte. Ltd. 2. First Runner-Up Team: Surbana Jurong
Consultants Pte. Ltd. 3. Second Runner-Up Team: Arup Singapore
Pte. Ltd. 4. Top Scorer Female Category: Ms. Dorothy
Tay (Beca) 5. Top Scorer Male Category: Mr. John Ng
(Beca)
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ACES would like to take this opportunity to thank our six Guest Teams who had spared time to take part in this bowling event, namely: 1. Daikin Airconditioning (S) Pte. Ltd. 2. Fuji SMBE Technology Pte. Ltd. 3. Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte. Ltd. 4. Power Partners Private Limited 5. Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co., Ltd. 6. TTJ Design & Engineering Pte. Ltd. Well Done and Congratulations to all the winning
teams and top scoring bowlers.
11th ACES-ACEM Dialogue – 21 Nov 2015 The 11th ACES-ACEM Dialogue was held at Golden Sands Hotel, Penang on 21 Nov 2015. It was attended by 9 ACES Council members and 11 ACEM Council members. The dialogue was meant for professional bodies on both side of the causeway to update each other on the current happenings in the professional practice, so that both sides can learned from each other. Both sides shared many similar challenges such as regulatory changes, higher labour cost, general resource shortage, attraction of young talents into the profession.
The Top Score Guest Team: TTJ Design & Engineering
Champion Team: Beca
1st Runner Up: Surbana Jurong 2
nd Runner Up: Arup
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ACES shared with ACEM the following topics: 1. Design for Safety Regulations
2. Singapore’s accreditation and registration of RE and RTO – C&S / M&E
Similarly ACEM shared with Singapore the following topics:
1. Two Tiered PE Registration
2. Government Procurement Procedures
3. BEM Scale of Fees
4. Registered PEs under MRA
There were lively discussions and sharing on other topics such as seismic designs, soil investigations and specifications, electrical licensing and many members sharing their points of view. Looking forward to the 12th Dialogue next year. Close Door Dialogue with NTUC Sec-Gen - 19 Apr 2016 NTUC invited ACES EXCO to a Close Door Dialogue with NTUC Sec-Gen, Minister Chan Jun Sing. Highlights on issues discussed were:
SG suggested to ACES to consider reviewing its Constitution such that only a Singaporean can be elected to the position of ‘’President’’ for the Association. He added also that the Exco should be Singaporeans.
Review how to attract M&E RTOs to join ACES through re-branding instead of legislation. He gave example on how MINDEF sought out to change the image of the army. Another example is the SISO accreditation which is voluntary, which saw more than a thousand applicants for their course which the industry find valuable.
The recent Government announcement of 20% increase in salaries for fresh engineering graduates in public service is to attract more Singaporeans to take up engineering as a meaningful, fulfilling and exciting, long term career in the Public Service. SG mentioned if government provide subsidies to business, it will only be a short term measure and would like ACES to see long term benefit of attracting more engineers to the industry.
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ACES Appreciation Dinner – 30 May 2016 An appreciation dinner was held on 30 May 2016 to thank all the volunteers for their commitments and contributions to the Association. Certificates of appreciation were presented to Council members as well as representatives at various external committees in recognition to their efforts.
4.8 MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Chairman : Er. Han Kim Siew, Vincent
Co-Chair: Er. Yong Fen Leong
The current membership of the Association under the various categories is as follows:
Summary of total members No. of membership
Corporate Associate 7
Associate Individual 2
Professional Corporate Category I 73
Professional Corporate Category II 31
Professional Corporate Category III 23
Professional Individual 37
Total: 173
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New Members – 7
Grade Name Representative Joining Date
1. Professional Corporate Category I
Ignesis Engineering Pte Ltd
Er. Ho Keen Peng 09 Jun 2015
2. Professional Corporate Category I
A Y Consultants
Er. Tan Peng Chuan 14 Jul 2015
3. Professional Individual
Er. Kwek Yoong Yoong Matthew
Er. Kwek Yoong Yoong Matthew
14 Jul 2015
4. Professional Individual
Er. Feng Tian Ming
Er. Feng Tian Ming
11 Aug 2015
5. Professional Corporate Category I
Thymn Pte. Ltd.
Er. Elijah Lok Poh Seng 24 Nov 2015
6. Professional Corporate Category I
CCA & Partners Pte. Ltd.
Er. Ng Chee Choon 24 Nov 2015
7. Professional Corporate Category I
SYT Consultants Pte. Ltd. Er. Ng Dick Young 20 Jan 2016
Member Resigned - 13
Grade Representative / Company Reason
1. Corporate Associate ASM 004 Obayashi Corporation
Wish to maintain only one membership ASM013- Obayashi Singapore Private Limited
2. Corporate Associate ASM 010
Xylem Water Solutions Singapore
Management’s decision
3. Corporate Associate ASM 012
Cutech Quality Solutions Pte. Ltd.
Management’s decision
4. Professional Corp. Cat. I PC 1005
TSM Consultancy Pte. Ltd.
Subscription fees in arrear – wanted to withdraw
5. Professional Corp. Cat. I PC 1018
Camp Dresser & McKee International (S) Pte Ltd
Management’s decision
6. Professional Corp. Cat. I PC 1034
H.C. Lim Consultants Pte Ltd
Request to terminate wef 1 Apr 2016
7. Professional Corp. Cat. I PC 1040
J.Pro Consulting Engineers LLP
Company closed down
8. Professional Corp. Cat. I PC 1064
Castello Consultant
Subscription fees in arrear – wanted to withdraw
9. Professional Corp. Cat. I PC 1073
NCK Associates
Subscription fees in arrear – wanted to withdraw
10. Professional Individual I PIM 011
Er. Tan Kheng Soon
Company closed down
11. Professional Individual I PIM 023
Er. Lim Chong Sit
Personal decision
12. Professional Individual I PIM 026
Er. Chan Hon Chee, Raymond
Subscription fees in arrear – not practicing
13. Professional Individual I PIM 030
Er. Seow Hong Chiow
Subscription fees in arrear – not practicing
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4.9 PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
Chairman : Er. Yeow Mei Leng Member: Er. Yow Cheong Hoe
ACES Newsletter The purpose of the newsletter is to keep members informed of the activities and events that are happening on a quarterly basis, on topics such as:
Discussions and dialogues with the various agencies, through ACES representations, and impact on our practices
Updates and reports from the various sub-committees
Past and upcoming events The newsletter also featured interesting articles, showcasing the fantastic works that had been carried out by our member firms. For this session, the committee had published three issues of the newsletters; one in Sep 2015, Dec 2015 and Apr 2016. ACES extends its appreciation to Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte Ltd for continuing to be the main sponsor of the newsletter, and this has helped ACES greatly in defray the cost in producing the newsletter.
4.10 PAST PRESIDENTS’ PANEL
Er. Koh Boon Liang Immediate Past President (2012 – 2014)
Er. Lim Hon Chee Past President (1992 - 1994)
Er. Lim Peng Hong Past President (2008 - 2011) Er. Lee Keh Sai Past President (1988 - 1990)
Er. Chan Kok Siong Past President (2004 - 2008) Er. Sim Bee Teck Past President (1986 - 1988)
Er. Kok King Min Past President (2000 - 2004) Er. H'ng Hung Chenh Past President (1984 - 1986)
Er. Dr. Kog Yue Choong Past President (1996 - 2000) Er. Chee Keng Yam Past President (1978 - 1980)
Er. Goh Kng Yan Past President (1994 - 1996)
The Past Presidents’ Panel was invited to the ACES 45th Anniversary Gala Dinner on 4 March 2016 as well to a get together and networking with the ACES EXCO on 11 May 2016 to exchange ideas and discuss on issues facing by the consulting engineers. The sharing of experience from our Past Presidents is always useful, and ACES will continue to engage them in advisory role on activities that might have impact on ACES.
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Amongst the issues that The Panel discussed were:
making the transition of Presidency more visible
recognition of Past Presidents
engaging Past Presidents to continue to contribute to the Council
making ACES membership more feasible to the Practising engineers.
5. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CONNECTION (YPC) The ACES Young Professionals Connection (YPC) is the youth wing of the Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore. The YPC Committee Session 2016/2017 comprises:
Chairman : Mr. Michael Bransfield Vice Chair: Er. Michelle Lew Vice Chair: Er. Ng Beow Suan Secretary: Mr. Rocky Lee Treasurer: Ms. Cherisa Ng Members: Mr. Samuel Kilkenny-Brown (Media) Mr. Karl Wilkinson Advisor: Er. Chua Tong Seng
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The Vision for the YPC is to provide a platform through which Young Professionals can make a positive difference and sustainable excellence. Ordinary Membership is opened to any individual engineer under the employment of ACES member firms of the Professional Member or Corporate members; hold an engineering degree; and below 40 years of age. Ordinary Membership fee is waived with effect from August 2014.
The Objectives are:
To create awareness of and encourage graduates to take up the consulting engineering profession.
To promote advancement of young professionals in the consulting engineering industry
To act as a bridge between young professionals and established engineers.
To provide a link between young professionals of different organisations. Welcome to ACES-YPC - Post Event Review: On Friday 22 Apr ACES-YPC held its first event of 2016. The evening event, titled “Welcome to ACES-YPC” and featured guest speaker Er. Tay Cher Sing. The charismatic Er. Tay encouraged the group of young engineers to think differently with innovative project examples such as the recently completed and critically acclaimed NTU Hive Building which is passively ventilated
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avoiding the reliance on fans entirely! The convenient location, at Arup’s office, and timing meant up to 36 eager and professional young engineering consultants could attend to share in the great food – delicious buffet style dinner, great company and a few beverages with other young professionals in the industry.
Er. Tay Cher Sing entertains the crowd with his topic "Passive Displacement Ventilation"
Er. Tay offered an insightful look into his presentation topic “Passive Displacement Ventilation” from a true expert in his field. The Q& A session that followed provided robust discussion around the emerging technology and promoted excellent discussion for some C&S and other discipline engineers not as familiar with the concept. The night was ended with some further networking amongst peers and some friendly chat. ACES-YPC would like to thank all those who attended to make the event such a huge success, especially Er. Tay for offering his time and valuable knowledge and Arup for serving as an excellent host. We hope to carry the momentum from this first event into subsequent ACES-YPC events planned for the year. Keep an eye on the ACES weekly circular for further events details. Contact YPC: To learn more about YPC visit our YPC webpage www.aces.org.sg/ypc_about.asp, YPC on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YPCACES, or contact any member of the YPC Committee.
6. CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY JOINT COMMITTEE (CIJC)
The CIJC comprises 8 organisations viz., ACES, IES, REDAS, SCAL, SIA, SIBL, SISV and SPM. At the present, the CIJC Secretariat is hosted by SISV. The President (Er. Ling Shiang Yun) and the Vice-President (Er. Chua Tong Seng) represented ACES in the CIJC. CIJC Meetings were held once every two months on:
87th 14 Jul 2015 89th 11 Nov 2015 91st 22 Mar 2016
88th 8 Sep 2015 90th 5 Jan 2016 92nd 10 May 2016
BCA-CJIC Meeting held on 19 Feb 2016.
CIJC has been formed for 16 years now and will come to a third cycle for ACES to take over the CIJC Chairman and Secretariat role in July 2016. This has got ACES to wonder if CIJC has achieved the objectives as mentioned in the MOU. PPP suggested to hold a meeting amongst the Presidents of CIJC members to decide on the relevance of the CIJC and whether it should continue or disband.
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7. ACES 45TH
ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER The ACES 45th Anniversary dinner celebration was held at Orchard Hotel Singapore, Grand Ballroom on 4th March 2016.
ACES was pleased to have Mr. Lim Swee Say, Minister for Ministry of Manpower as our Guest-of-Honour to grace the occasion.
The night ended with winners of lucky draw walking away with attractive prizes.
ACES would like to take this opportunity to thank all members who attended the dinner as well as all our Sponsors who had generously supported and sponsored the event.
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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES) and National Trades Union Congress - U Associate (NTUC-UA)
The signing ceremony took place on 4 Mar 2016 at ACES 45th Anniversary Gala Dinner and was witnessed by Minister Lim and ASG Patrick Tay. ACES recognises NTUC as Strategic Partner. This MOU is valid with effect from 04 March 2016 to 31 March 2018. Both Parties will commit their efforts to reach out to and engage the consulting engineering profession in Singapore such as:
Sectorial programme to upskill the engineers so that they can develop in their career leader in the industry
Leveraging on the various communities of NTUC & UA eco-system network to help profile the engineering profession & create awareness
Joint events/seminars with usage of facilities within the NTUC family (NTUC Centre, e2i & NTUC Club) at subsidized rates.
8. ACES AWARDS 2016
ACES Design Excellence Awards 2016 The results of ACES Design Excellence Awards were announced at the ACES Gala Dinner on Friday 4 March. The awards accord recognition to projects in Singapore which have been judged to have demonstrated engineering design excellence. The Design Excellence Awards were awarded for two levels of merit:
EXCELLENCE AWARDS
MERIT AWARDS
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Minister Lim Swee Say presented the Design Excellence Awards for 2016 to the following winners:
1. EXCELLENCE AWARD– Ronnie & Koh Consultants Pte Ltd – C&S Engineering Consultant – SkyTerrace @ Dawson
2. EXCELLENCE AWARD – Arup Singapore Pte Ltd – C&S Engineering Consultant – South Beach
3. MERIT AWARD – Parsons Brinckerhoff Pte Ltd – M&E Engineering Consultant – Downtown Line 2
4. MERIT AWARD – Parsons Brinckerhoff Pte Ltd – M&E Engineering Consultant – South Beach
5. MERIT AWARD - Arup Singapore Pte Ltd - C&S Engineering Consultant – Jubilee Bridge
ACES congratulates all of the award winners and thanks them for their contribution to raising the profile of engineering in Singapore.
ACES Vice-President, Er. Chua Tong Seng, presented the other awards to the following recipients:
1. Young Consulting Engineers of the Year awardees:-
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a) Structural Consulting Engineer of the Year, Er. Joe Lam, Arup Singapore Pte. Ltd.
b) Civil Consulting Engineer of the Year, Er. Sebastian Lee, Arup Singapore Pte. Ltd.
c) Structural Consulting Engineer of the Year, Mr. Edi Hartono, Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner
(SEA) Pte. Ltd.
2. ACES Prize for young engineering graduate from local institutions:
Mr. Bai Shuoyang - Young engineering graduate from the National Technological University (NTU) in recognition of his excellent performance and achievements in engineering fields.
9. SEWC 2015 - 19 to 22 October 2015
The 5th Structural Engineers World Congress (SEWC 2015) was held from 19th-22nd October 2015 at the Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore. Held every four years, previous editions were organised in San Francisco, USA (1998), Yokohama, Japan (2002), Bengaluru, India (2007), and Como, Italy (2011). The Congress was organised by the Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES) and Prestressed and Precast Concrete Society (PPCS).
The conference was successfully organised as a result of the combined local effort by the following committee members:
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Steering Committee Technical Committee Chair : Er. Lim Peng Hong Er. Prof. Chiew Sing Ping Co-Chair : Er. Abhishek Murthy Er. Thanabal Kaliannan Technical Committee Chair : Er. Kok King Min Er. Dr. Tan Guan Sponsorship Committee Chair : Er. Joanne Wong Er. Prof. Tan Teng Hooi Members : Mr. Sreekanth A.P.V. Er. Yong Fen Leong Er. Sivakumaran Murugesu Er. Yogesh Chhabra Er. Yong Fen Leong Conference Manager : Ms. Allison Law SEWC 2015 brought together 264 delegates from 24 countries. Most of the attendees came from Singapore, India, and Japan. 56% of the attendees came from overseas The Congress officially opened on 20th October, with Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development, Mr. Desmond Lee, gracing the opening ceremony as our Guest of Honour. A memorandum of understanding was also signed between SEWC Inc. – Worldwide, ACES and PPCS to mark the forming of the SEWC Singapore chapter. The Congress saw a myriad of themes related to structural engineering being discussed. 13 keynote lectures were presented by 14 renowned speakers throughout the three days of technical sessions, including Emeritus Professor Lee Seng Lip from National University of Singapore, Singapore, Er. Ong See Ho, Deputy CEO of Building and Construction Authority, Singapore and Mr Leslie Robertson, Director of Design at Leslie Earl Robertson, Structural Engineer, LLC, USA.
The Gala Dinner was held on the second-last day of the Congress at the congress venue, featuring a Western dinner with a local twist on it. Students from the National University of Singapore Sheares Hall Acapella were engaged to entertain the audience with a 30-minute performance set during the dinner. Despite the major challenges in organising SEWC 2015, we are extremely relieved that it turned out to be a success and that many of the delegates in attendance were satisfied with the organisation, their experience at the conference, and their time in Singapore. It was a well-rounded platform that allowed the many different facets of structural engineering to be discussed in a single arena.
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ACES would like to take this opportunity to our Sponsors who had generously supported and sponsored the event.
Platinum Sponsor: Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte. Ltd.
Silver Sponsor: Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co., Ltd.
Bronze Sponsors: Expand Construction Pte. Ltd.; Foundation Associates Engineering Pte. Ltd; Hock Lian Seng Infrastructure Pte. Ltd; Terratech Engineering Pte. Ltd; Utracon Group; and TTJ Design and Engineering Pte. Ltd.
Standard Sponsors: Bintai Kindenko Pte Ltd; GS Engineering & Construction Corporation; KTC
Pte. Ltd; Powen Engineering Pte. Ltd.; Ramo Industries Pte. Ltd.; Resource Piling Pte. Ltd.; and W.R. Grace (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
10 . ACESING PTE LTD
ACESing Pte Ltd, the commercial arm of the Association, was incorporated on 27 March 2002. The current appointed directors are Er. Ling Shiang Yun, Er. Koh Boon Liang and Er. Lim Peng Hong. ACESing Pte Ltd and Institution of Engineers Holdings Pte Ltd. set up the Joint Professional Membership Registry to promote and upgrade the following engineering professions in the construction industry for enhancing the quality and standards of skill sets: a) Resident Engineer (RE) and Resident Technical Officer (RTO) – C&S
Started in 15 Feb 2009 As of 20 May 2016: Total Civil & Structural (C&S) Resident Engineer (RE) registered: 1,838 Total Civil & Structural (C&S) Resident Technical Officer RTO registered: 4,308 There will a Networking cum ESS Award Night on 23 Sep 2016. The Exemplary Site Supervisor Award (“ESS Award”) is intended to recognize the exceptional dedication and contributions of site supervisors in structural works to ensure buildings are constructed in accordance with its design specifications and the building regulations. It aims to acknowledge publicly outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions and effort towards the achievement of overall construction safety and productivity.
b) Resident Engineer (RE) and Resident Technical Officer (RTO) – M&E Started in 14 March 2014. This Registry served to recognise M&E REs and RTOs who possessed the necessary professional competence, skills and knowledge. Training courses are conducted to upgrade the skill and knowledge of the registered RE/RTO (M&E).
As of 28 Apr 2016: Total Mechanical & Engineering (M&E) Resident Engineer (RE) registered: 21 Total Mechanical & Engineering (M&E) Resident Technical Officer RTO registered: 314 M&E RE & RTO will be invited to attend a Networking Nite on 8 July 2016.
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c) Qualified Electrical Contractor (QEC)
Started in 29 April 2005 Total members as of 28 Apr 2016: 113 Activities: 1. QEC, M&E RE & RTO Talk and Networking Night were held on 28 Jul 2015.
2. 4th Run PV Course: “Training on Design, Operating and Maintenance of Grid Connected
Photovoltaic System” course” were conducted. This course is especially relevant to Contractors, Consultants LEW, RE, RTO, Engineers, Architects, Facilities Management and Technical Personnel: 29 Sep, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct 2015 & 7 Nov 2015 (7 Sessions).
3. QEC Solar Off Grid talk on 12 Oct 2015
4. Upcoming:
5th Run PV Course. 28 May, 4, 11, & 25 Jun 2016
QEC, M&E-RE/RTO Talk & Networking Nite on 8 Jul 2016
d) Qualified Erosion Control Professional (QECP) QECP Registry commenced with 28 members in 2006. Total members as of 7 Apr 2016: 162
To assist QECP towards achieving better quality and standards of earth control measures through continuing education and training, ACES together with IES has jointly conducted:
Professional Course on Erosion Control (14th Intake) on 29th Sep to 14th Nov 2014, 6.30pm - 9.30pm (15 Sessions).
Second Seminar on Findings of QECP Review Panel on 8th May 2015.
Quarterly ECM Review Sessions. For each session, members of the QECP registry have been shortlisted to present their ECM plan submitted to the PUB. The findings of all sessions were collated for sharing with QECPs.
e) Effective Earth Control Measures Officer (ECMO) ECMO Registry commenced in Jan 2015. Total members as of 7 Apr 2016: 191
Objectives of IES/ACES Earth Control Measures Officer
Effective Earth Control Measures (ECM) at the construction site is an important skill for construction site personnel. Proper ECM would prevent muddy water from affecting our waterway and reservoirs. The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) has set up an industry-based registry for the registration of ECM trained personnel: 1. Establish a list of registered IES Earth Control Measures Officer (ECMOs) for the use by the
construction industry.
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2. Assist the construction industry in maintaining a list of registered ECMOs who have undergone the Certificate on Competency (CoC) in Earth Control Measures (ECM) training and who have the necessary experience in erosion and sediment control for construction sites in Singapore.
3. Serve the procurement needs of the construction industry for suitably qualified and
competent ECMOs.
4. Assist the ECMOs toward achieving better quality and standards of earth control measures
(ECM) through continuing education and training.
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ANNEX A: ACES REPRESENTATION TO GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS, STATUTORY BOARDS AND OTHER EXTERNAL COMMITTEES
S/N Rep. Org. Committee
1 Er. Kok King Min ACES eNPQS & iDOL
Er. Andrew Henry ACES eNPQS & iDOL
2 Er. Er. Er.
Lam Kok Leong, Callan Wan Fook Sing Yeow Mei Leng
BCA BCA Green Mark Advisory Committee- Task Force to review GM Version 4.0 Requirement
3 Er. Er.
Ling Shiang Yun Wan Fook Sing
BCA BCA Guidebook Panel Review Committee for BCA Guidebook 2 – Building Systems
4 Er. Er.
Sivakumaran Murugesu Yeow Mei Leng
BCA BP & CSC Meetings
5 Er. Koh Boon Liang BCA CPC-Sub-Committee on Enhancing Productivity of Sub-Contractors
6 Er. Koh Boon Liang BCA Construction Productivity Centre Advisory Panel (CPC-AP)
7 Er. Han Kim Siew , Vincent BCA Green Mark Advisory Committee
8 Er. Er. Er. Er.
Koh Boon Liang Yong Fen Leong Sivakumaran Murugesu Leung, Chiu Kin Keith
BCA IES-ACES-BCA Dialogue
9 Er. Lim Peng Hong BCA Working Committee for the Project "Recycled and Secondary Aggregates for use in Construction"
10 Er. Han Kim Siew , Vincent BCA ESCO Accreditation scheme committee member
11 Er. Er.
Yeow Mei Leng Lim Hung Tjung, Henry
BCA PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDING COMMITTEE (PBSC)
12 Er. Teo Yann BCA Singapore Standard Working Group
13 Er. Koh Boon Liang BCA BCA Design and Engineering Safety Excellence Award (DESEA) Assessment Committee
14 Er. Lim Peng Hong BCA BIM Centre of Excellence Steering Committee (BIM CoE SC) for 2 years term
15 Er. Cheang Mun Keong Thomas BCA Working Group on Design for Maintainability
16 Er. Er.
Yeow Mei Leng Yong Fen Leong
BCA Inter-Agency Coorindation Committee (IACC) Meeting
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S/N Rep. Org. Committee
17 Er. Er.
Koh Boon Liang Yong Fen Leong (alternate)
BCA Building and Construction Industry Rebranding Committee
18 Er. Er.
Ling Shiang Yun Yeow Mei Leng
BCA/PEB Workgroup for the Registration of Specialist Professional Engineers – Lifting Equipment and Pressure Vessels
19 Er. Koh Boon Liang BCA/PEB/ACES/IES
Committee to Review Consulting Engineering Profession in the Construction Industry
20 Er. Ling Shiang Yun BCA-CIJC BCA eNPQS Steering Committee
21 Er. Sivakumaran Murugesu BCA-CIJC BCA eNPQS Working Committees
22 Er. Teo Yann BCA-CIJC BCA eNPQS Working Committees
23 Er. Wan Fook Sing BCA-CIJC BCA eNPQS Working Committees
24 Er. Koh Boon Liang BCA-MOM Regulatory, Capacity Building, Information
25 Er. Han Kim Siew , Vincent BCA-MOM Capability Building Sub-Com
26 Er. Yong Fen Leong BCA-MOM DfS Legislation Sub-Com
27 Er. Er.
Ling Shiang Yun Chua Tong Seng
CIJC CIJC (Construction Industry Joint Committee)
28 Er. Chia Wah Kam CIJC CIJC: Security of Payment Taskforce
29 Er. Er. Er. Er.
Ling Shiang Yun Yeow Mei Leng Chng, Kheng Peng Wan Fook Sing
EMA ACES-EMA Gas Industry Regulation Department
30 Er. Lim Peng Hong FIDIC Climate Change Task Force Group
31 Er. Koh Boon Liang HDB HDB-Professional Institutions Joint Committee
32 Er. Ling Shiang Yun IES Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB)
33 Er. Ling Shiang Yun IES Committee to Review Consulting Engineering Profession in the Construction Industry
34 Er. Lim Peng Hong (Chairman) ITE ITE Engineering Services Academic Advisory Committee
35 Er. Er. Er.
Lim Hung Tjung (Co-Chairman) Sivakumaran Murugesu Chua Tong Seng
JAC Joint Accreditation Committee (JAC) RE & RTO C&S
36 Er. Er. Er.
Teo Yann (Chairman) Wan Fook Sing Lam Kok Leong, Callan
JAC Joint Accreditation Committee (JAC) RE & RTO M&E
37 Er. Tham Poh Kuan JAC RE-RTO disciplinary committee
38 Er. Kok King Min JRMC Review of site supervision book
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S/N Rep. Org. Committee
39 Er. Er. Er.
Ling Shiang Yun (Co-Chairman) Lim Hung Tjung, Henry Chua Tong Seng
JRMC Joint Registries Monitoring Committee (JRMC)
40 Er. Mr. Er.
Koh Lian Suan, Adeline Low Keng Yin, Kenett Lum Chong Chuen
JRMC Qualified Electrical Contractors (QEC)
41 Er. Er.
Lim Peng Hong Leong Sow Hon (Chairman)
JRMC Qualified Erosion Control Professional(QECP)
42 Er. Er.
Lim Peng Hong Sim Mui Leng
JRMC Earth Control Measures Officer (ECMO) Committee
43 Er. Er. Mr.
Koh Boon Liang Han Kim Siew, Vincent Jason Oh
MOM-WSHC ATP Trainer for DfS
44 Er. Koh Boon Liang MOM-WSHC Workplace Safety & Health Construction Sub-Committee Workgroup 7 (Implementation of DfS)
45 Er. Koh Boon Liang MOM-WSHC WSH Council (Construction & Landscape) Committee
46 Er. Koh Boon Liang MOM-WSHC Invitation to participate in the Taskforce on Design for Safety
47 Er. Er. Er.
Lim Hung Tjung, Henry Teo Yann Yong Fen Leong
NEA Dialogue Meeting between ACES/SIA/IES/REDAS/SCAL/PUB and NEA
48 Er. Yeow Mei Leng SCDF Fire Safety Engineers Selection Panel
49 Er. Er.
Yeow Mei Leng Lam Kok Leong, Callan
SCDF Audit Inquiry Committee
50 Er. Er.
Han Kim Siew , Vincent Teo Yann
SCDF SCDF Fire Safety Standing Committee (formerly FSSD Standing Committee)
56 Er. Lim Hung Tjung, Henry SCDF Working group rep from ACES for identification of specific circumstances where plastics are allowed
57 Er. Er.
Choong Choon Guan Lim Hung Tjung, Henry
SCDF Work Group on Installation of Services and Conduits within Fire Rated Dry Construction in Building
58 Er. Er. Er.
Lam Kok Leong, Callan Tong Chi Wai, Vincent Koh Lian Suan, Adeline
SCDF Standard for Fire Safety for Rapid Transit System
59 Er. Er.
Han Kim Siew , Vincent Teo Yann
SCDF Fire Code Review Committee
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S/N Rep. Org. Committee
60 Mr. Lee Onn Yue SCDF Work group meeting on Trellis & A/A works constitute incorporation of PWD fire safety features
61 Er. Yong Fen Leong SPRING Council Committee for Inspection Bodies (CCIB)
62 Er. Lam Kok Leong, Callan SPRING CP 51 and CP 52
63 Er. Er.
Ling Shiang Yun Liu Wang Lai, Kenneth (Alternate)
SPRING Electrical & Electronic Standards Committee (EESC)
64 Er. Liu Wang Lai, Kenneth SPRING TC for Emergency Alarm and Communication System
65 Er. Ling Shiang Yun SPRING TC on SS 538 : Maintenance of Electrical Equipment of Electrical Installations
66 Er. Lim Peng Hong SPRING Technical Committee for Soil Investigation Inspection
67 Er. Loh Wah Kay SPRING Technical Committee on Lamps & Related Equipment (all CPs and SSs related to lamps, lighting and related equipment such as CP 19, SS 531 Part I, II & III and SS 263) SS CP5
68 Er. Koh Lian Suan, Adeline SPRING Technical Committee on Lifts, Escalators and Passenger Conveyors
69 Er. Lim Peng Hong (Chairman) SPRING Technical Committee on Building and Construction Standards Committee (BCSC).
70 Er. Sivakumaran Murugesu SPRING Working Group for Review of BS 6089:2010 Assessment of in-situ compressive strength in structures and precast concrete components – Complementary guidance to that given in BS EN 13791
71 Er. Ling Shiang Yun SPRING Working Group on New Work Item (NWI) for Maintenance of Grid-Tied Solar Photovoltaic Power Supply Systems
72 Er. Lim Peng Hong SPRING Council Committee for Laboratory Accreditation and Technical Committee for Site Investigation
73 Er. Lim Hung Tjung, Henry (Co-Chairman)
SPRING Working Group for review of SS CP 20 `Suspended scaffolds' - Replacement of WG Expert from ACES
74 Er. Sivakumaran Murugesu SPRING Technical Committee on Building Structures and Substructure’.
75 Er. Chng Kheng Peng SPRING SS 245 : 1995 - Glass reinforced polyester sectional water tanks
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S/N Rep. Org. Committee
76 Er. Lim Swee Leng, Michael SPRING SS 17 : 1996 - Steel tubes suitable for screwing to BS 21 pipe threads
77 Er. Loh Wah Kay SPRING Technical Committee for Maintenance of Electrical Equipment of Electrical Installations
78 Er. Chua Tong Seng SPRING CP 18 Earthworks, headed by Mr Kwan from JTC.
79 Er. Wong Pui Fun, Joanne SPRING WG Design of Active Fall Protection Systems
80 Er. Wan Fook Sing SPRING National Technical Committee For Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems
81 Er. Sivakumaran Murugesu SPRING Working Group for CP 14 - Code of practice for Scaffolds
82 Er. Yeow Mei Leng SPRING Energy Standards Committee (ESC)
83 Er. Choong Choon Guan SPRING Invitation to participate in new WG to review SS 492 & CP 90
84 Er. Teo Yann SPRING Participation in the Working Group on Facility Design Guidelines for Healthcare Infrastructure
85 Er. Liu Wang Lai, Kenneth (Chairman) SPRING TC on Building Facilities and Services
86 Er. Sivakumaran Murugesu SPRING TC Architecture Works
87 Er. Yong Fen Leong SPRING TC Construction Management
88 Er. Yeow Mei Leng SPRING TC Building Maintenance and Management
89 Er. Ng Chew Chiat, David SPRING TC Civil and Geotechnical Works
90 Er. Lee Tuck Cheong SPRING TC Building Structure and Sub-Structure (BSS)
91 Er. Cheang Mun Keong Thomas SPRING TC on Electrical & Electronic Products
92 Er. Koh Lian Suan, Adeline SPRING TC on Building Facilities and Services
93 Er. Koh Lian Suan, Adeline SPRING TC on Power System and Utilisation
94 Er. Soon Ai Kwang SPRING (SCIC) Technical Committee for Water under the purview of Chemical Standards Committee
95 Er. Er.
Lim Hung Tjung, Henry Ling Shiang Yun
URA URA Development Control Division Dialogue Session with PractitionersDCG-SIA/SIP/REDAS/ACES
96 Er. Koh Boon Liang URA Working Committee for technical publication on vertical greenery
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S/N Rep. Org. Committee
97 Er. Er. Er.
Lim Hung Tjung, Henry Chua Tong Seng Ho Chong Leong
Working Committee Meeting on RE and RTO with IES/ACES/TUCSS
98 Er. Teo Yann BCA Building Control Task Force
99 Er. Lim Peng Hong BCA Green Mark Version 5 Sustainable Construction and Carbon Taskforce (2014-2015)
100 Er. Yow Cheong Hoe SPRING Workgroup on review of SS 515 : 2005 (Supervision of structural works)
101 Er. MOK Kam Tim, Timmy SEAS Sustainable Laboratories Committee
102 Er. Teo Yann WSHC WSHC<Facilities Management Design for Safety Subgroup
103 Mr. Lim Chan Boon SPRING Working Group for Local Exhaust Ventilation
104 Er. Ling Shiang Yun BCA Invitation to the Construction Productivity and SkillsFuture Tripartite Committee (CPSTC)
105 Er. Darren WOO Chin Shoon SPRING Invitation to participate in the Working Group on development of a new standard on Fabric ducting air distribution system – Textile based ventilation
106 Er. Leong Sow Hon PUB ABC programmes/ committee
107 Er. Lee Tuck Cheong BCA Focus Group on Universal Design Guide for Public Places
108 Er. Chong Chun Sen SPRING Invitation to participate in Working Group on adoption of international standards on rotating electrical machines
109 Er. Yong Fen Leong SPRING TC (AW) Approval - Composition of WG on SS 374 - Specification for preformed waterproofing membrane for concealed roof
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Annex B: Minutes of the 44th Annual General Meeting
The ACES 44th Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 6.30 p.m. at Furama Riverfront, Level 5, Mercury Room I & II, 405 Havelock Road, Singapore 169633.
Attendance of 44th AGM: Members Present: Name Company
1. Er. Leung Chiu Kin, Keith AECOM Singapore Pte. Ltd.
2. Er. Ong Wee Kiat Ang & Ong Consultants Pte. Ltd.
3. Er. Yeow Mei Leng Arup Singapore Pte Ltd
4. Er. Andrew Henry Arup Singapore Pte Ltd
5. Er. Chue Fook Chee Asia Tech Associates Pte Ltd
6. Er. Lee Tuck Cheong Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner (SEA) Pte Ltd
7. Er. Wong Siu Kin, Keith Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner (SEA) Pte Ltd
8. Er. Vashdev A Khialani C & V Engineering Pte Ltd
9. Er. Cheng Shao Hing, Anthony Camden Engineering Associates
10. Er. V. Yogalingam Camp Dresser & McKee International(S) Pte Ltd
11. Er. S. Yogeeswaran CASY Consultancy Services
12. Er. Ho Chee Yon CH2M Hill Singapore Private Limited
13. Er. Liu Wang Lai, Kenneth DSCO Group Pte Ltd
14. Er. Loo Teck Ho Elead Associates Pte
15. Er. Ong Ser Huan Enkon International
16. Er. Lim Hung Tjung, Henry Fusion Strength & Associates
17. Er. Lim Hon Chee H.C. Lim Consultants Pte Ltd
18. Er. Chua Tong Seng Kiso-Jiban Singapore Pte Ltd
19. Er. Lum Chong Chuen LAC Engineers & Associates
20. Er. Lee Yuen Wai, Dicky Lee & Lee Consultants
21. Er. Mah Guan Pang MABA Engineering Consultants
22. Er. Wong Pui Fun, Joanne Meinhardt Infrastructure Pte Ltd
23. Er. Tan Chee Chuan Mott MacDonald Singapore Pte Ltd
24. Er. Koh Lian Suan, Adeline Parsons Brinckerhoff Pte. Ltd.
25. Er. Tay Chye Teck, Tony Parsons Brinckerhoff Pte. Ltd.
26. Er. Koh Boon Liang Ronnie & Koh Consultants Pte Ltd
27. Er. Sim Bee Teck SBT Consultants + accredited checkers
28. Er. Wan Fook Sing Sembcorp Architects & Engineers Pte. Ltd.
29. Er. Sivakumaran Murugesu SMS Consulting Engineers
30. Er. Teo Yann Squire Mech Pte Ltd
31. Er. Cheang Mun Keong, Thomas Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd
32. Er. Yong Fen Leong T Y Lin International Pte Ltd
33. Er. Ling Shiang Yun Tham & Wong LLP
34. Er. Tham Poh Kuan Tham & Wong LLP
35. Er. Ong Hai Tien Tritont Consulting LLP
36. Er. Han Kim Siew, Vincent Vincent, Han & Associates
37. Mr. David Goh [* Non-voting Member] Vanguard Fire Systems Pte. Ltd.
Secretariat Staff: Lilian Lean and Jennifer Quek Total Present: 37 members, 2 secretariat staff
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As at 7.45 p.m., being sufficient quorum and the meeting was called to order.
1. WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT ACES President, Er. Ling Shiang Yun thanked members for their attendance and welcomed them to the Annual General Meeting.
2. EVENTS HIGHLIGHT REPORTED BY THE PRESIDENT Er. Ling reported the following issues and events highlight achieved for the session 2014/2015: 1. FIDIC Subscription Fee
ACES requested FIDIC to give fair adjustment to our subscription fee for 2014/2015 based on 435 members, instead of basing on FIDIC’s definition which calculated all type of staff in a member firm and resulted in paying a high subscription fee of nearly SGD9k per year. FIDIC agreed to the request and now ACES is paying the minimum annual subscription fee of CHF 1900 or SGD2.6k. Members applauded the effort.
2. Letter to ST Forum – Social engagement with the Press Er. Ling had written a letter to ST Forum on “ENGINEERS FACE LABOUR CRUCNCH TOO” which was published on 10 Feb 2015 to tell the public our concerns and difficulties facing by the consulting engineers arising from the manpower shortage. Er. Ling encouraged members to write to ACES if they have any concerns or issues that they wish to tell the general public through the press.
3. EMA - LEW 1KV – status quo ACES recommended status quo for the 1KV LEW to carry out design of unlimited voltage since the late eighties as the LV LEW are all qualified electrical PE. There will be a follow-up meeting with EMA/PG/SPS to further discuss this issue on 29 Jul 2015.
4. BCA – PSPC Listing
ACES recommended status quo as previous listing requirement. However BCA decision is to review on a case by case basis.
Green Mark Facilities Professional (GMFP) required for Panel ME01 by 1 Apr 2017 ACES recommended BCA to adopt criteria as either Green Mark Professional (GMP) or Green Mark Facilities Professional (GMFP) instead. Pending BCA’s agreement, will follow-up for next dialogue.
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5. Revival of e-NPQS and new company formation “iNPQS Pte Ltd” Er. Ling updated the members that SIA, IES and ACES will jointly form a new company “iNPQS Pte Ltd” to take on the e-NPQS revival project. SIA will take the Architectural, IES will take the M&E and ACES will take the C&S. BCA has agreed to fund SGD3.0 mil or SGD1.0 mil to each organisation. • Shareholder: ACES, IES and SIA of equal shares • Directors: Each organisation to nominate one director,
i.e. President of each organisation • Paid Up Capital: SGD 20,000 from each organisation • Secretarial Fee: SGD 200.00 per month or could be higher when all come into effect
[Post meeting note on 13 Jul 2015: Secretariat fee at $400 per month, managed by IES] • Bank Account: Authorised signatories will be the 3 incumbent directors.
Signing conditions to be 3 signatories.
6. 5th Structural Engineers World Congress (SEWC) 2015 ACES and Prestressed and Precast Concrete Society (PPCS) are the joint-organiser for the 5th SEWC to be held on 19-22 October 2015 at Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore. The past four SEWC Congresses were held at: • 1998 San Francisco, USA • 2002 Yokohama, Japan • 2007 Bangalore, India • 2011 Como, Italy Er. Ling encouraged members to register and support this international event.
7. BIM and Eurocode Survey Er. Ling thanked the Chairman Business & Professional Practice Committee, Er. Andrew Henry who had conducted both BIM and Eurocode surveys to gather members’ feedback. BIM Survey results conclusions: • High awareness of BIM within the consulting engineering industry in Singapore • Cost issues are mostly associated with smaller firms. • Industry issues with skills and availability of staff and other implementation issues are
generally associated with larger firms. • There is no discernible trend in result differences between MEP and C&S firms. ACES recommended BCA BIM Steering Committee to put in more effort into the raising and skills and awareness of associated collaborators in the industry who can influence the obstacles associated with BIM. These include clients, QS’s and project managers who form an integral part of the design and development process. Eurocode Survey was undertaken during the year to assess the readiness of our member firms for the mandatory use of Eurocodes in Singapore.
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The survey resulted in BCA issuing a circular to the industry to clarify submission requirements so that engineers do not get disadvantaged by situations that may develop outside of their control.
8. ACES Awards 2015 Design Excellence Awards and Young Engineer Awards. These awards recognize the talent and great work of our member firms, and provide a platform for the promotion of engineering excellence.
9. CPD Programmes Various technical seminars and workshops were organised at average 1-2 per month with the aim of providing professional development and enhanced benefits for ACES members in particular Eurocodes and BIM Hands-on [refer to Annual Report, page 11 – 13]. These seminars and workshops also provided opportunities for ACES members to network among themselves and other built environment partners.
10. Membership Drive
In conjunction with SG50 celebrations, ACES offered a 50% discount on the first year subscription fee to all new members joining in year 2015. A total of 26 new members joined; and 6 members resigned mainly due to due to retirement; closing of company; merging of company. The current membership of the Association under the various categories is as follows:
Summary of total members No. of membership Corporate Associate 9 Associate Individual 2 Professional Corporate Category I 74 Professional Corporate Category II 32 Professional Corporate Category III 23 Professional Individual 39
Total: 179
11. Newsletter Publications Three issues of the newsletters had been published in the month of Sep 2014; Dec 2014 and Apr 2015. The printing cost was fully sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric.
12. ACES Website Er. Ling encouraged members to visit the website for weekly circulars, upcoming events.
13. JRMC [RE/RTO C&S and M&E; QEC; QECP] Er. Ling highlighted the membership status of the ACES-IES Joint Registry Monitoring Committee (JRMC):
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Resident Engineer (RE) and Resident Technical Officer (RTO) – C&S Started in 15 Feb 2009 Total Civil & Structural (C&S) Resident Engineer (RE) registered: 1,797 Total Civil & Structural (C&S) Resident Technical Officer RTO registered: 4,456 Currently chaired by Er. Henry Lim (ACES); Er. Chan Ewe Jin (IES) Resident Engineer (RE) and Resident Technical Officer (RTO) – M&E Started in 14 March 2014. Total Mechanical & Engineering (M&E) Resident Engineer (RE) registered: 17 Total Mechanical & Engineering (M&E) Resident Technical Officer RTO registered: 256 Qualified Electrical Contractor (QEC) Started in 29 April 2005 Total members : 127 Qualified Erosion Control Professional (QECP) Started in 2006. Total members : 180
14. Strategic Partner – BST Global: Renewal of Agreement for Year 2015 The BST Global and ACES Sponsor Agreement had been renewed for the third consecutive year for SGD 15,000 per year. There was a contract signing ceremony on 10 February 2015.
15. Upcoming Events
a) ACES plans to release the updates to the standard conditions to members after reviewed by the lawyer: • ACES Long Form Standard Conditions of Engagement • ACES Short Form Standard Conditions of Engagement • ACES Standard Conditions of Engagement Guidance Note
b) ACES work with BCA on Green Mark Scheme for non-residential buildings 5th version, Green
Mark 2015 during the Singapore Green Building Week in September 2015.
16. Engineering Happiness Video President, Er. Ling ended his reporting by showing the members ACES MTV “Engineering Happiness”. Everyone felt that it was a good effort and enjoyed the video. The link to the video at YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6QtUDGP9mE&feature=youtu.be
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3. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF 43rd AGM HELD ON 27 JUNE 2014
The Minutes of the 43rd AGM held on 27 June 2014 (Annex B) were approved and adopted: Proposed by Er. Ong Ser Huan
Seconded by Er. Han Kim Siew, Vincent
4. ANNUAL REPORT 2014 - 2015
The Annual Report detailed the activities that had taken place during the session 2014/2015. A hard copy was distributed to all members presented at the AGM, though it had been emailed to all members at least 21 days prior to AGM (i.e. on 29 May 2015). The Annual Report outlining the main activities of the 11 Committees in ACES and they are:
i. C&S Practices Committee
ii. M&E Practices Committee
iii. Professional Development Committee
iv. Social Development Committee
v. Annual Dinner Committee
vi. IT Development Committee
vii. Business & Professional Practices Committee
viii. Membership Development Committee
ix. Publications Committee
x. Young Professionals Connection (YPC)
xi. ACESing Pte Ltd
President encouraged members to feedback on issues that they have encountered with the Authorities / Agencies so that ACES representatives to the relevant committees can surface them for further discussions. The Meeting approved and adopted the Annual Report 2014-2015: Proposed by Er. Lim Hung Tjung, Henry
Seconded by Er. Ho Chee Yon
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5. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2015
a. a. Financial Report
The Financial report detailing the income and expenses during the term 2014/2015 was circulated to all attendees. Hon. Treasurer, Er. Sivakumaran presented the Financial Report as follows:
ACES FYE 31 Mar 2015
(SGD) FYE 31 Mar 2014
(SGD)
Members subscriptions 86,141 83,763
Income from conference, seminars & events 106,163 35,493
Other operating income 154,660 110,567
Total Income 346,964 229,823
Office operating expenses 122,004 146,099
Association activities expense 31,609 31,996
Total Expenses 153,613 178,095
Surplus / Deficit (before tax) 193,351 51,728
ACESing FYE 31 Mar 2015
(SGD) FYE 31 Mar 2014
(SGD)
Profit Distribution from IES/ACES Joint Professional Membership Registry
140,506 134,393
Fees from seminars and courses 9,907 21,043
Other income 87,373 87,680
Total Income 237,786 243,116
Other operating expenses 55,810 65,567
Staff Cost 105,029 99,602
Total Expenses 160,839 165,169
Surplus / Deficit (before tax) 76,947 77,947
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Total Group Equity / Nett Worth FYE 31 Mar 2015
(SGD) FYE 31 Mar 2014
(SGD)
ACES 1,126,273 958,124
ACESing 550,653 479,706
Total Group 1,676,926 1,437,830
Er. Tham Poh Kuan suggested ACES should revalue the property to reflex the current market value and the actual financial position. In view of current year ACES’ Profit of $193K, members given some suggestions for the Council’s consideration:
Er. Tan Chee Chuan suggested ACES should organize some events that offered values/benefits to members. In this respect, Hon. Sec. clarified that ACES had been charging minimum fees for members, whenever ACES organized technical talks and seminars.
Er. Mah Guan Pang thought otherwise and suggested to save the money for future.
$911,692 $911,362 $917,694
$958,124
$1,126,273
$323,723 $375,779
$406,055 $479,706
$550,653
$-
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015
ACES Nett Worth
ACESing Nett Worth
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Er. Ong Ser Huan suggested to have more social functions and to consider not charging members. However, Er. Thomas Cheang clarified ACES should charge a nominal fee and not totally free in order to avoid no show and bad debts incidents, which was experienced before.
The audited accounts for the period 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015 was then approved and adopted:
Proposed by Er. Leung Chiu Kin, Keith
Seconded by Er. Lim Hung Tjung, Henry
6. ELECTION OF 3 MEMBERS TO THE COUNCIL
a) Vacancies • At this AGM, 2 of Council members would be stepping down from the Council after
completion of their two year term. • One of the Council member, Er. Keith Leung who replaced Er. Koh Boon Liang in Jul
2014 is required to seek re-election. • Therefore, there are 3 vacancies for election this year.
b) Nominations
There were a total of Three (3) nominations received:
S/N Name Designation / Company
1. Er. Ling Shiang Yun
Partner Tham & Wong LLP
2. Er. Wong Pui Fun, Joanne
Associate Director Meinhardt Infrastructure Pte Ltd
3. Er. Leung Chiu Kin, Keith
Vice President, Operations AECOM Singapore Pte Ltd
c) Scrutineers
Not required as there is no election.
i) Results of elections As the number of nomination received (3) is equal to the vacancies in the Council (3), the meeting declared all 3 nominees are elected to the Council for 2 year term 2015/2016 and 2016/2017. The new Council will elect the Executive Committee (EXCO) member at their first Council meeting as per the Constitution. The Council will also co-opt another two Council members.
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7. APPOINTMENT OF TWO HONORARY AUDITORS FOR THE SESSION 2015/2016
The meeting resolved appointment of Honorary Auditors for the Session 2015/2016:
Er. Lum Chong Chuen
Er. Ong Ser Huan
8. TO RECEIVE AND APPROVED THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ACES CONSTITUTION The President, Er. Ling briefed the members on the proposed amendments to ACES Constitution with the respective explanation and reasons [refer to table, below]. Members have no objection to the proposal. ACES Council will proceed to lodge the proposal with ROS (Registry of Society) for official approval.
Executive Committee – Article No.36
Article No.
Proposed Amendments Explanation & Reasons for Amendments
36 The President, Vice-President, Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer shall be elected from the 12 General Members by the Council at the first Council Meeting of the new session. Council members (both General Members and Appointed Council Members) shall satisfy the following condition before eligible for nomination to the Executive Committee:
Service on the Council for one session immediately prior to the year of eligibility
It is desired that the pool of potential Executive Committee members should be widened, so that the best EXCO committee can be formed. It is deemed that serving one year on Council is sufficient time to demonstrate commitment and understanding of the objectives of the Association. The current requirement of standing for two sessions raises the unnecessary potential for an EXCO position to be become vacated, or held against personal desire. Members have no objection to the proposed amendments: Proposer: Er. Mah Guan Pang Seconder: Er. Lee Yuen Wai, Dicky
New article 36 (a)
The Executive Committee will stand until a new Executive Committee is formed.
This is to confirm the standing position of the Ex Co after an AGM, in the period between the AGM and the first subsequent Council Meeting when the EXCO is typically re-formed. Members have no objection to the proposed amendments: Proposer: Er. Han Kim Siew, Vincent Seconder: Er. Lee Tuck Cheong
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General Meeting – Article No. 55
Article No.
Proposed Amendments Explanation & Reasons for Amendments
55 Twenty-five percent of the total Professional Members and Corporate Members' representatives (or their Proxy) or 30 Professional Members and Corporate Members’ representatives (or their Proxy), whichever is the lesser, present shall constitute a quorum. In the event of a quorum not being present within thirty minutes of the time fixed for the commencement of the meeting, the meeting shall stand adjourned to the same place and the same day and hour in the following week, or to any other venue or date as the Council may direct but subject to a minimum notice of seven days in this case, when the Professional Members and Corporate Members' representatives present, whatever their number, shall constitute a quorum. The accidental omission to send notice of a meeting to or the non receipt of a notice by any member shall not invalidate the proceedings at the meeting. The adjourned meeting with insufficient quorum shall have no power to alter, amend or make additions to the existing Constitution.
The issue of raising at quorum at Annual General Meetings has been a consistent issue in recent years. By providing a proxy mechanism, it will enable Corporate Members to provide alternative representatives outside of the nominated representatives, thus enabling the quorum to be more easily filled with entitled representatives. Members have no objection to the proposed amendments: Proposer: Er. Mah Guan Pang Seconder: Er. Wong Pui Fun. Joanne
9. AOB
1) Student Approach
Er. Ho Chee Yon suggested ACES can work with local universities to conduct events with their students. Er. Yong Fen Leong mentioned ACES is involved in the BCA Rebranding Implementation Workgroup (RIWG) with the objective to get students interested in engineering and they have also engaging the MOE.
2) BCA Regulation Er. Mah Guan Pang commented on BCA regulation on Accredited Checker AC $15 mil ceiling is too low and recommend BCA should raise it to $30 mil and suggested ACES to take up the issue. Current Rule: [A GUIDEBOOK TO THE CHANGES IN BUILDING CONTROL 2007/2008] The AC to be appointed is determined by the value of the building works as follows: a) If the value of the building works exceeds $15 million, the AC has to be a director, partner,
member or an employee of an accredited checking organisation. b) If the value of the building works does not exceed $15 million, any AC could be appointed, that
is, the AC may or may not be affiliated with an accredited checking organisation.
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Er. Ong Ser Huan commented this is also a conflict when the government encourages the industry to grow, on the other hand this is restricted by the ceiling. Er. Yong Fen Leong and Er. Sivakumaran are tasked to gather more views to see how ACES can put this up to BCA.
3) Fragmented System /Merging of Company Members presence were concerned about the consolidation and merging of small companies, although the move was supported by government but this may affect the fee.
4) Annual Report - PDF Softcopies
The meeting resolved that for future AGM, softcopies of annual report in pdf format which is sent together with the notice of AGM is sufficient. Hardcopies of annual report will only be printed to members who requested for it. Proposer: Er. Chue Fook Chee Seconder: Er. Han Kim Siew, Vincent
ACES President, Er. Ling Shiang Yun thanked all members present.
With no other matter arising, the ACES 44th AGM ended at 9.10 p.m. **************************************************************************************************************** Note: The Annual General Report detailing the activities that had taken place during the term 2014/2015 had been circulated prior to meeting. The Financial report, detailing the income and expenses during the term 2014/2015 had been circulated prior to the meeting.
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