ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE IN LOCAL REGULATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES

INTRODUCTION
Up-to-date knowledge of local regulations and construction practices are key to the site supervisors especially the Resident Engineers (RE) and Resident Technical Officers (RTO) to deliver their duties diligently and effectively.
This course will provide site supervisors essential knowledge in the areas of regulatory requirements, safety regulations, environmental management at construction sites, code requirements on construction practices and site supervision. This course is also useful to engineers with foreign qualifications, and others who wish to be updated on local construction practices.


CONTENTS
Building Control Requirements
• Building Plan Approval
• Permit to carry out structural works
• Supervision of building works
• Duties of responsibilities of Builders
• Duties and responsibilities of Qualified Persons
• Duties & Responsibilities of the Accredited Checker
• Duties and responsibilities of site supervisors
• Occupation of Building: CSC / TOP
• Requirements on Design and construction
• Prohibited Construction Materials
• BCA advisory notes
• Control and monitoring measures to safeguard adjacent properties
Safety Regulations and Environmental Management
• Safety Laws and Regulations
• Environmental Control at Construction Sites
Code Requirements on Structures Construction Supervision
• Reinforced Concrete Works using Eurocodes
• Steel Structures using Eurocode 3
• Foundation Engineering Practices
• Formwork Practices
• Case studies on failures of foundations / excavations / structures



TARGET AUDIENCE
Resident Engineers, Resident Technical Officers, Site/Project Engineers, Construction Managers