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CouNCiL oF MANAgeMeNT

2017-2019

President

Mr Kenneth Loo

First Vice President

Mr Ng Yek Meng

second Vice President

Mr Wilson Wong

secretary-general

Mr Lee Kay Chai

Assistant secretary-general

Mr Johnny Lim

Treasurer

Mr Benjamin Tan

Assistant Treasurer

Mr Quek Hong Peng

immediate Past President

Dr Ho Nyok Yong

Council Members

Mr David Leong Soon Kuen

Mr Derrick Pay

Mr Dominic Choy

Mr Eugene Soon Boon Chin

Mr Goh Poh Khim

Mr Jason Tay

Mr Jeffrey Yu

Mr Roy Khoo

Mr Yong Jian Rong

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03 President’s Message

08 40th IFAWPCA Midterm Executive Board Meeting

10 Lunar New Year Celebration For The Elderly

18 SCAL Lunar New Year Lunch Celebration 2018

20 Continuous Improvement Keeps Boustead On Top Of The Game

22 45th ACF Council Meeting

24 SCAL Family Day 2018

26 SCAL 20th Safety Site Visit To Gem ResidencesOn 16 January 2018Hosted By Greatearth Corporation Pte Ltd

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1Jan-Mar 2018 Issue

President’s Message

Dear Members

SCAL started the year with a Strategic

Planning Retreat (SPR) to review and identify

new programmes and initiatives that will

enable the Association to remain of value

and relevance to members, while setting the

future direction in line with the Construction

Industry Transformation Map (ITM).

The outcome of the retreat was articulated

in four key thrusts for SCAL going forward:

Physical facilities – To meet the developing

needs of our members, SCAL will establish

a new Construction Hub to house more

comprehensive training services and

showcase new construction methods and

productive technologies. The Construction

Hub could also bring together other

construction-related trade associations for

a more holistic service to industries across

the construction value chain.

Business development – It is critical for

our subsidiaries, SC2, SCAL Academy

and SCAL Resources to remain relevant in

their services, programmes and activities,

and aligned with the ITM such as helping

members on safety, innovation and

productivity initiatives.

Partnership and alliances – The growth and

sustainability of our sector will require the

concerted effort of all industry stakeholders.

SCAL will review its membership base,

and continue to galvanise other TACs in

the construction industry value chain to

facilitate the adoption of labour efficient

designs and construction methods along

the entire value chain.

Capabilities of secretariat – Building

and sustaining strong secretariat support

is central to ensure the ongoing success

of the Association. To better support our

members, SCAL will embark on initiatives

to strengthen our secretariat capabilities

through professional training on essential

skills and competencies.

I am encouraged by the far sightedness of

our Council members in charting SCAL’s

future during the retreat.

I look forward to working closely with

members, government and stakeholders

as we pursue our goal of advancing growth

in the construction industry in Singapore

Kenneth Loo

President

The Singapore Contractors Association Ltd

i am encouraged by the far sightedness of our

Council members in charting sCAL’s future

during the retreat.

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The 40th IFAWPCA Midterm Executive Board Meeting, hosted by the Singapore Contractors Association was held at Marriot Tang Plaza Hotel from 25 to 26 January 2018. Meeting included updates on the Finance Report, the IFAWPCA Constitution, new projects and also update reports on the coming 44th IFAWPCA Convention scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 12 – 16 November 2018

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IFAWPCA Delegates from each member association at the 40th IFAWPCA Midterm Executive Board Meeting.

IFAWPCA Delegates concluding the fruitful session at the 40th IFAWPCA Midterm Executive Board Meeting.

SCAL Secretary-General, Mr Lee Kay Chai presenting on the country report.

A time of networking for delegates

IFAWPCA conventions have become a tradition, where each IFAPWCA members exchange important and up to date information about each country’s economic development and the construction industry

as well as meet up with good friends from the Asia and West Pacific region.

SCAL was represented by Mr Kenneth Loo as IFAWPCA Board Member.

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In celebration of the Lunar New Year, SCAL organised a lunch reception for the elderly at the Summer Garden Restaurant SAFRA Mount Faber on 31 January 2018 in collaboration with the Radin Mas Citizens’ Consultative Committee Community Development and Welfare Fund Committee.

This is the third consecutive year in which SCAL is collaborating with the Radin Mas Constituency to reach out to the elderly in the community. The event saw the participation of over 200 recipients, guests and volunteers gathering to usher in the Year of the Dog.

In his opening address, SCAL President Mr Kenneth Loo expressed his gratitude to Minister of State for Manpower and Member of Parliament for Radin Mas Single Member Constituency, Mr Sam Tan for taking time to grace the Lunar New Year celebration. He said, “I am heartened to see many generous donors constantly contributing regularly to the CCC CDWF funds to make a difference in the lives of these residents. SCAL shares the same

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philanthropic spirit as we galvanise our members towards a common goal of building an inclusive society in Singapore”.Addressing the attendees in English and Mandarin, Mr Tan commended SCAL for exemplifying values of a caring and gracious society and for not forgetting the less privileged. He thanked SCAL for the generous sponsorship of the lunch as well as contributing a substantial amount to the red packets distributed to the elderly.

The elderly were treated to an eight-course meal that included celebratory dishes such as the Yu Sheng, Fish Maw Soup, Roasted Chicken and Butter Prawns, served by staff from SCAL and its subsidiaries who doubled up as waiters for the day.

A medley of Lunar New Year songs was performed to bring in the festive spirit.

SCAL would like to encourage all member firms to adopt the same philanthropic spirit and to embark on corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes to reach out to the less privileged in our community.

Guest-of-Honour, Minister of State for Manpower and Member of Parliament for Radin Mas Single Member Constituency Mr Sam Tan addressing the recipients, invited guests and volunteers.

Mr Tan commended sCAL for exemplifying

values of a caring and gracious society and for

not forgetting the less privileged.

Donors of Radin Mas engaged in the prosperity toss to usher in the Lunar New Year.

Over 200 recipients, guests and volunteers attended the Lunar New Year Lunch for the Elderly.

(Continued on Pg 12)

(From left) Executive Director, Mr Lam Kong Hong, Council Member, Mr Jason Tay, Assistant Treasurer, Mr Quek Hong Peng, Council Member, Mr Tan Ann Kiong, Assistant Secretary General, Mr Johnny Lim, President, Mr Kenneth Loo, Council Member, Mr Jeffrey Yu, 1st Vice President, Mr Ng Yek Meng, Immediate Past President, Dr Ho Nyok Yong, Council Members, Mr David Leong, Mr Yong Jian Rong & Mr Roy Khoo.


Lunar New Year Celebration for the elderly (Continued from Pg 11)

entertainment for the elderly

SCAL secretariat serving the elderly recipients at the lunch.

Group photo of staff from SCAL, SC2 & SCAL Academy together with Council Members.

guest-of-honour, Mr sam Tan & sCAL President, Mr Kenneth Loo distributing red packets to the elderly

Standing (from left) Council Member, Mr Roy Khoo, Executive Director, Mr Lam Kong Hong, Immediate Past President, Dr Ho Nyok Yong, Council Member, Mr Jeffrey Yu, GOH, Mr Sam Tan, President, Mr Kenneth Loo, CDWF Donor, Mr Tan Seng Kee, Honorary Chairman, Radin Mas CCC, Mr Lim Huan Chiang, Radin Mas CCC CDWF Vice-Chairman & Mr Lee Yew Lee, Radin Mas CCC CDWF Chairman, Mr Steven Liew.

Seated (from left) Council Member, Mr Quek Hong Peng, Radin Mas CCC Vice Chairman, Mr Wong Swee Chun, Member, Radin Mas CCC CDWF, Mr Tan Seng Kee, 1st Vice President, Mr Ng Yek Meng & Assistant Secretary General, Mr Johnny Lim.

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sCAL LuNAR NeW YeAR LuNCh CeLeBRATioN 2018

23 FEBRuARY 2018

More than 180 SCAL members together with council members and secretariat staff joined in a Lunar New Year lunch celebration to usher in the year of the Dog.

In wishing all members a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous Year of the Dog, SCAL President Mr Kenneth Loo highlighted SCAL’s activities and achievements during its 80th anniversary last year, while laying out new directions for the Association to lead the industry forward.

He encouraged members to adopt strategies in the Construction Industry Transformation Map (ITM) as the industry moves towards a vision of an advanced and integrated sector with the widespread adoption of leading technologies.

SCAL would like to thank all members for the continued support, enthusiasm and dedication. We look forward to greater achievements for the industry and our members in this New Year.

(Seated from left) SCAL President, Mr Kenneth Loo, Immediate Past President, Dr Ho Nyok Yong, Past President & Honorary Life Member, Dr Jimmy Koh & Council Member, Mr Jason Tay.

(Standing from left) Council Member, Mr Jeffrey Yu, 1st Vice President, Mr Ng Yek Meng, Asst Treasurer, Mr Quek Hong Peng, Asst Secretary General, Mr Johnny Lim & 2nd Vice President, Mr Wilson Wong.

Wishing all members

a happy, healthy and

Prosperous Year of

the dog

SCAL ushered in the Lunar New Year with an exhilarating lion dance performance.

Group photo of SCAL Council Members and Executive Director with the lion troupe.

Members welcome the New Year with the prosperity toss

sCAL council making their rounds to greet and toast to members

over 180 attended the sCAL Lunar New Year Lunch


SCAL member Boustead Projects Limited shares their journey to achieving the SQC Certification.

Industrial real estate solutions provider, Boustead Projects Limited (Boustead Projects) , bel ieves in continuous improvement to stay ahead. Even with a bag of accolades in construction excellence, safety and health, as well as corporate governance, Boustead Projects’ management decided to leverage SPRING Singapore’s Business Excellence (BE) framework in 2017 to pursue a more holistic development for the company.

“Our intention is to upkeep our Singapore operations as a centre of excellence and launch pad to export our capabilities and expertise to overseas markets,” says Mr Thomas Chu, Managing Director of Boustead Projects.

Indeed, Boustead Projects which specialises in the design-and-build, and development of industrial facilities in Singapore, China, Malaysia and Vietnam, believes in continuously striving for greater heights. Their journey of excellence is underscored by three strategic pillars (i.e. “Safe work, save lives”, “Quality starts

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with me”, and “Engineering solutions for tomorrow’s industries”) which underpin the company’s modus operandi.

digitalising for the future

With multiple subcontractors across different projects, significant time and resources were devoted to filling and scanning manual forms for various activities e.g. safety induction bookings and ensuring work permits were in order. Driven by a desire to digitalise operations and increase productivity, Boustead Projects implemented their integrated Boustead Online Safety System (iBOSS) in May 2015 – a personnel management system and safety documents depository.

With subcontractors using this online system which provides easy access to forms, they have reduced time and manpower spent on administrative paperwork – halving the time required from one hour to less than 30 minutes. This centralised and secured digital depository has also made information retrieval much easier and quicker.

Adding to their suite of digital platforms, Boustead Projects also introduced over 30 digital tablets to improve their security recognition system – with the dual purpose of ensuring only verified personnel have access to the worksite, and monitoring on-site manpower. Briefing sessions and hands-on training were conducted to help staff and subcontractors adopt this new system – and to help them understand the need for such digital integration.

“Initial implementation was tough. Our staff and subcontractors were not entirely on board as they had to change processes that they were used to. However, once they tried the new system out, they were won over by the convenience and efficiency,” recalls Mr Howard How, Director for Environmental, Health & Safety of Boustead Projects.

Tapping on innovative technologies to stay ahead

Boustead Projects taps on the latest building methodologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) to raise operating efficiency. BIM allows Boustead Projects to integrate and analyse structural and architectural drawings more accurately, and identify potential issues in advance to avoid resource wastage. Ongoing efforts to integrate BIM across Boustead Projects’ processes has led to a 60 to 70 percent decline in onsite rework efforts.

They are also progressively adopting new approaches like Design for Manufacturing and Assembly – where a substantial portion of construction work is done off-site in a controlled environment – to further enhance their productivity in a traditionally manpower-intensive industry. Through analysing the company’s strengths using the BE framework, Boustead Projects was able to identify how their capabilities in technological innovation could be leveraged to improve workplace safety. In the near future, they plan to use drone

technology to conduct safety inspections, and access and monitor areas that are hazardous to reach.

A continuous journey of excellence

“The BE assessment conducted by a team of external assessors provides a third party perspective on what’s missing in our systems and processes. This allows us to close the gaps and work on areas that can make our systems more robust. The framework is a good management tool that has enabled Boustead Projects to strive for continuous improvement,” Mr How adds.

With insights received from the BE assessment, Boustead Projects hopes to develop a more integrated approach to analyse feedback collected from customers, partners and suppliers to

derive actionable insights for further improvements.

The BE framework has helped Boustead Projects to validate their core strength in innovation capabilities, and identify new areas for improvement to enhance their systems and processes. Through their continuous pursuit of excellence, they achieved the Singapore Quality Class (SQC) certification in May 2017. Achieving this certification not only boosted customer confidence, it has also raised the morale of subcontractors and staff.

“We see SPRING’s BE framework as a prestigious benchmark for organisational excellence. Achieving the SQC is a testament to our company’s strong capabilities and commitment to sustainable business performance and robust

management practices. We want to strive for the Singapore Quality Award in our next round of assessment as it will validate and strengthen our position as an industry leader,” says Mr How.

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ongoing efforts

to integrate BiM

across Boustead

Projects’ processes

has led to a 60 to

70 percent decline

in onsite rework

efforts.

Boustead Projects’ senior leadership attending an on-site monthly Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (QEHS) meeting. Managing Director Mr Thomas Chu (in green-coloured safety vest) is flanked by Director (Environmental, Healthy & Safety) Mr Howard How on his right and Deputy Managing Director (Operations) Mr Steven Koh on his left.

Senior management on a monthly leadership at one of Boustead Projects’ worksites.


SCAL President, Mr Kenneth Loo, 1st Vice President, Mr Ng Yek Meng, Council Members, Mr Roy Khoo and Mr Desmond Hill, Executive Director, Mr Lam Kong Hong and Senior Manager, Ms Esther Heng attended the ACF 45th Council Meeting at Manila, Philippines. The meeting was held on 9 March 2018 hosted by The Philippine Constructors Association, Inc and chaired by the Indonesian Contractors Association.

The ASEAN Constructors Federation (ACF) was established on 30th May 1985 with its inaugural meeting held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The objectives of ACF are:

4 To provide a forum for dialogue among the construction contractors in the ASEAN;

4 To foster closer co-operation among the construction contractors in the ASEAN;

4 To promote mutual consultation among construction contractors in the ASEAN;

4 To unify efforts of the construction contractors in the ASEAN.

45Th ACF CouNCiL MeeTiNg

9 MARCH 2018

(From left: President, Mr Kenneth Loo, 1st Vice President, Mr Ng Yek Meng, Mr Piyadit Chai Aung Atasavasirisuk from TCA, Council Member, Mr Roy Khoo & Mr Tan Sri A.K Nathan from MBAM.

ACF Delegates from each member association at the 45th ACF Council Meeting.

Members of ACF are as follows:

Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA)

Indonesian Contractors Association (ICA)

Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM)

The Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Association (MCEA)

The Philippine Constructors Association, Inc. (PCA)

The Singapore Contractors Association (SCAL)

Thai Contractors Association (TCA)

Vietnam Association of Construction Contractors (VACC)

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About 180 staff of SCAL member companies and their families turned up to enjoy a fun-filled SCAL Family Day at the Jurong Bird Park held on Saturday, 17 March 2018.

They spent the morning strolling through the park while learning about the various avian species such as macaws, penguins, flamingos and pelicans. A favourite highlight was the famous Jurong Bird Park “High Flyers Show” which showcased the birds’ natural talents and breath-taking stunts.

A special arrangement was made for “Lunch with Parrots” where SCAL members and their families enjoyed on a sumptuous buffet lunch at the Songbird Terrace while entertained by the park’s beautiful and talented parrots. There was also a lucky draw with attractive prizes such as NTUC shopping vouchers, Creative Bluetooth Speaker, Sony Sports Earphones and a top prize of a 7” Samsung Tab A.

No doubt everyone enjoyed themselves at SCAL Family Day and left Jurong Bird Park feeling happy and satisfied!

sCAL FAMiLY dAY 2018

17 MARCH 2018

Members enjoying their lunch with their family members

Over 180 participants attended SCAL Family Day 2018 at Jurong Bird Park.

SCAL secretariat at the Family Day.

sCAL members with their families

A fun and engaging time with the parrots

sCAL Council presenting the lucky draw prizes to winners


SCAL organised the first safety site visit of the year to Gem Residences hosted by Greatearth Corporation Pte Ltd on 16 January 2018 attended by one representative from twelve companies. The visit was part of SCAL’s workplan to improve Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) for the construction industry. Through such visits, participants can gain valuable insights through sharing of experiences on good safety and housekeeping practices.

Mr Eugene Tan, Director of Greatearth Corporation, warmly welcomed the participants and shared how Greatearth and its top management conduct weekly risk management meetings to review and control possible hazards on-site. As a regular practice, they also invite the Singapore Police Force (SPF) to explain to their foreign employees on Singapore’s law and order regulations. The company also step up vigilance during festive seasons such as conducting impromptu inspections by external auditors to ensure that workplaces are assessed to identify all aspects of health and safety hazards.

Participants commended on Greatearth’s excellent housekeeping where the entire ground was concreted, and machine sweepers efficiently used to keep the site clean. One of the good practices observed was a coloured flag system where a green would indicate that workers may access the area with their usual personal protective equipment (PPE) while a red flag would call for complete PPE attire plus proper fall-arrest system. To combat mosquito breeding, gavitraps are checked weekly by their Environment Control Officers (ECO) in conjunction with ongoing “search and destroy” mozzie operations. To ensure that noise levels do not exceed maximum permissible limits, the company also install noise monitoring meters on all rooftops for real-time monitoring.

The site visit concluded with a plaque presented by General Manager of SC2 Mr Loh Yeow Leng on behalf of SCAL in appreciation to Greatearth Corporation for hosting the safety site visit. To increase awareness in workplace safety and health, SCAL looks forward to having more members in joining us for our future site visits.

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16 JANuARY 2018

The company also step up vigilance during festive seasons

such as conducting impromptu inspections by external

auditors to ensure that workplaces are assessed to identify

all aspects of health and safety hazards.

Group Photo of participants at SCAL Safety Site Visit to Gem Residences.

Briefing before tour

Proper storage of materials.

(Continued on Pg 28)


sCAL 20th safety site visit to gem Residences on 16 January 2018. hosted by greatearth Corporation Pte Ltd(Continued from Pg 27)

A worker operating the machine sweeper

Completely concreted ground

Participants commended

on greatearth’s

excellent housekeeping

where the entire ground

was concreted, and

machine sweepers

efficiently used to keep

the site clean.


From our diary – January – March 2018

January 2018

1 SCaL Safety Site Visit SCAL’s 20th safety site visit to Greatearth

Corporation Pte Ltd was held on 16 January 2018. 15 participants attended the visit.

2 40th IFaWPCa Mid Term Board Meeting

President, Mr Kenneth Loo, SCAL Council Members and Secretariat attended the 40th IFAWPCA Mid Term Board Meeting from 25 to 26 January 2018 held at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel. Dinner was hosted by SCAL on both nights at OLA Cocina Del Mar and VIV Singapore.

3 Quieter Construction Fund (QCF) Clinic The Quieter Construction Fund (QCF) Clinic

was held on 25 January 2018. There were a total of 5 participants from 3 companies.

NEA officers are present to assist with inquiries from the contractors.

4 SCaL Productivity Clinic The Productivity Clinic was held on 26

January 2018. There were a total of 5 participants from 3 companies.

BCA officers involved include Ms Siew Li Sim, Ms Chrystal Chau, Ms Lim Wan Fen and Mr Eng Aik How.

5 nCPC Council Meeting and appreciation Lunch

Mr Kenneth Loo attended the NCPC Council Meeting and Appreciation Lunch on 27 January 2018.

6 Safety time Out The call for Safety Time Out (Work at height)

has been set from 18 January 2018 – 28 February 2018.

An observation visit to Sim Lian Construction Co.’sN6C13/14sitewasconductedon30January 2018.

7 Electronic Productivity Submission System (ePSS) Online Training

The ePSS Online Training was held on 31 January 2018. There were a total of 13 participants from 9 companies. BCA officers involved include Mr Nigel Ong and Mr Eng Aik How.

8 Signing Ceremony for TimMac President, Mr Kenneth Loo attended the

signing ceremony for TimMac at Kranji on 31 January 2018.

9 radin Mas CCC CDWF & SCaL Lunar

new year Celebration with the Elderly 2018

The SCAL Lunar New Year celebration organised in collaboration with Radin Mas CCC was attended by about 150 elderly on 31 January 2018. A total of 19 staff from SCAL and its subsidiaries served and mingled with the elderly at the respective tables.

Minister of State for Manpower, Mr Sam Tan graced the event as the Guest-of-Honour and Host advisor for Radin Mas CCC.

The programme started with the arrival of Minister Sam Tan followed by a speech in English by SCAL President, Mr Kenneth Loo.

After an opening statement by Minister Sam Tan, the programme proceeded to a session of prosperity toss to welcome the New Year. Minister Sam Tan distributed the red packet ($100) to the elderly.

FEBruary 2018

1 Built Environment SkillsFuture Tripartite (BEST) Taskforce Meeting

Mr Ng Yek Meng attended the BEST Taskforce meeting on 6 February 2018. There was the update of progress from the various workgroups.

2 SBF ED Luncheon Meeting Executive Director, Mr Lam Kong Hong

attended the ED Luncheon Meeting on 13 February 2018 held at SBF Center.

3 Quieter Construction Fund (QCF) Clinic The Quieter Construction Fund (QCF)

Clinic was held on 20 February 2018. There were a total of 3 participants. NEA officers are present to assist with inquiries from the contractors.

4 Institute of Singapore Chartered accountants (ISCa) Post-Budget Dialogue – 21 February 2018

Mr Kenneth Loo attended the discussion on how Budget 2018 will help firms and how Trade Associations & Chambers (TACs) can assist with better support. Some of the feedback to Ministry of Finance include issues regarding grant application, goods and services tax (GST), robotics, automation, technology and internationalisation and lastly, industry transformation maps (ITM).

5 Productivity Clinic The Productivity Clinic was held on 22

February 2018. There were a total of 5 participants and BCA officers involved include Mr Hermam, Mr Wong Fook Ying, Mr Lucas Loke and Mr See Toh Chee Fung.

6 SCaL Lunar new year Lunch 2018 The SCAL Lunar New Year Lunch was held on

23 February 2018 at SCAL Multi-Purpose Hall. 180 members turned up for the event which included the annual tradition of a lion dance. President, Mr Kenneth Loo started the lunch with a welcome speech. Council members made their rounds cheering each table with well wishes and thanking members for the good support given to the Association.

7 CIJC Meeting Mr Lam Kong Hong attend the CIJC meeting

on 27 February 2018. BCA presented to the CIJC members on the updates of the Built Environment Skillsfuture Tripartite (BEST) Taskforce and the support needed from members at the start of the meeting. The meeting continued with the updates on the CIJC White Paper and iNPQS Revival Project before ending with the Momerandum of Understanding (MoU) with North West Community Development Council (CDC).

8 Integrated Digital Delivery Steering Committee (IDDSC) Meeting 1/2018

Mr Kenneth Loo and Mr Dominic Choy attended the first IDDSC meeting which included the introduction of this committee, followed by the update of IDD plans and TAC engagements.

9 BCa-CIJC Meeting Mr Kenneth Loo and Mr Lam Kong Hong

attended the BCA-CIJC meeting on 28 February 2018. The meeting focused on the discussion on the transformation framework and the action plans for TACs to support the construction ITM. There was also the ongoing review of procurement frameworks such as collaborative contracting, Public Sector Panels of Consultants (PSPC) and the agreement for consultancy services.


The ePSS Online Training was held on 28 February 2018. There were a total of 8 participants from 4 companies.

BCA officers involved include Mr Steven Chan and Mr Lucas Loke.

MarCh 2018

1 45th aCF Council Meeting President, Mr Kenneth Loo, 1st Vice

President, Mr Ng Yek Meng, Council Members, Mr Roy Khoo and Mr Desmond Hill, Executive Director, Mr Lam Kong Hong and Senior Manager, Ms Esther Heng attended the 45th ACF Council Meeting from 8 to 10 March 2018 held at Manila, Philippines.

2 Productivity Clinic The Productivity Clinic was held on

16 March 2018. There was a total of 4 participants with BCA officers involved include Ms Ong Shi Ying, Mr Ang Tiang Yeow and Mr Eng Aik How.

3 Quieter Construction Fund (QCF) Clinic

The Quieter Construction Fund (QCF) Clinic was held on 22 March 2018. There was a total of 2 participants and NEA officers are present to assist with inquiries from the contractors.

4 aCES 47th anniversary Gala Dinner Mr Ng Yek Meng attended the ACES 47th

Anniversary Gala Dinner at Resorts World Sentosa on 22 March 2018.

5 rEDaS-rICS Smart Buildings Conference

Council Members Mr Dominic Choy and Mr David Leong attended the REDAS-RICS Smart Buildings Conference at Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre on 26 March 2018.

6 Bangladesh national Day Mr Kenneth Loo attended the Bangladesh

National Day Celebration at Shangri-La Hotel on 26 March 2018.

7 nCPC Council Meeting Mr Kenneth Loo attended the NCPC

Council Meeting on 28 March 2018.


The ePSS Online Training was held on 28 March 2018. There was a total of 8 participants with BCA officers involved include Mr Nigel Ong and Ms Lim Wan Fen.

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SCaL academy Training Calendar (January – June 2018)

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Courses (Accredited by MOM, SAC & SSG)SDU PDU CET hrs Hr DAYS / EVENINGS DAY EVENING DAY EVENING DAY EVENING DAY EVENING DAY EVENING DAY EVENING

WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) -‐ Level B

152 4 MONTHS

2 DAYS

4 EVENINGS

5 DAYS

11 EVENINGS

4 WEEKDAYS 08-‐11/22-‐25 05-‐08/22-‐27 05-‐08/26-‐29 09-‐12/23-‐26 07-‐10/21-‐24 04-‐07/25-‐28

4 SATURDAYS 06-‐27 03,04,10,11 03-‐24 07-‐28 05-‐26 02-‐23

4 SUNDAYS 07-‐28 04-‐25 08-‐29 06-‐27 03-‐24

8 EVENINGS 08-‐17 01-‐12 05-‐14 02-‐11 07-‐16 04-‐13

4 WEEKDAYS 15-‐18 12-‐15 12-‐15 16-‐19 14-‐17 18-‐21

4SATURDAYS 06-‐27 03,04,10,11 03-‐24 07-‐28 05-‐26 02-‐23

8 EVENINGS 22-‐31 19-‐28 19-‐28 16-‐25 21-‐30 18-‐27

3 DAYS 15-‐17 26-‐28 12-‐14 16-‐18 14-‐16 11-‐13

6 EVENINGS 22-‐29 21-‐28 19-‐26 23-‐30 21-‐28 07-‐14

3 WEEKDAYS

6 EVENINGS

WSQ Perform Work in Confined Space Operation 14 1 ½ DAYS 08-‐09/23-‐24 13-‐14/27-‐28 13-‐14/27-‐28 10-‐11/24-‐25 15-‐16/29-‐30 12-‐13/26-‐27

WSQ Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Construction Sites [also known as Construction Safety Orientation Course (English/华文/Malay/ Tamil/Bengali/Thai/ Myanmar)]

16 2 DAYS

Construction Safety Orientation Course (Recertification Assessment) English/华文/Malay/ Tamil/Bengali/Thai/Myanmar

5 1 DAY

WSQ Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Construction Sites [also known as Safety Orientation Course (Metalworking) for Workers (English /华文)

8.5 1 DAY

Construction Safety Course for Project Managers 34 27 34 30 10 EVENINGS 02-‐15/16-‐29 01-‐14/12-‐28 01-‐14/15-‐28 02-‐13/16-‐27 02-‐15/16-‐29 01-‐14/18-‐29

Workplace Safety and Health Refresher Training for Project Managers

3 3 3 4 ½ DAY

Design for Safety for Professionals Course 11 14 14 2 DAYS 18-‐19 22-‐23 22-‐23 19-‐20 17-‐18 21-‐22

Managing Work-‐at-‐Heights Course 16 15.5 2½ DAY 08-‐10/22-‐24 05-‐07/26-‐28 12-‐14/26-‐28 09-‐11/ 23-‐25 07-‐09/21-‐22 04-‐06/ 18-‐20

Formwork Safety Course for Supervisors (English) 36 36 11 EVENINGS 02-‐31 02-‐28 02-‐29 02-‐30 02-‐31 01-‐29

模板工程安全课程(华文班)Formwork Safety Course for Supervisors

36 36 11 EVENINGS 02-‐31 01-‐28 01-‐29 03-‐30 02-‐31 05-‐29

10 WEEKDAYS 15-‐26 01-‐14 12-‐23 16-‐27 14-‐25 18-‐29

15 EVENINGS + 3 SATURDAYS 08-‐27 05-‐28 05-‐24 09-‐28 07-‐26 01-‐23

10 WEEKDAYS

15 EVENINGS + 3 SATURDAYS

4 WEEKDAYS

10 EVENINGS

Suspended Scaffold Supervisors Course 32 4 WEEKDAYS

Basic Traffic Control Course 4 ½ DAY

Formwork Safety Course for Workers (English) 8 1 DAY

Explosive Powered Tools Operator Course 8 1 DAY

5 WEEKDAYS 02-‐06/16-‐20 06-‐10/20-‐24 06-‐10/20-‐24 03-‐07/17-‐21 08-‐12/22-‐26 05-‐09/19-‐23

10 EVENINGS 02-‐15/16-‐29 01-‐14/12-‐28 01-‐14/15-‐28 02-‐13/16-‐27 02-‐13/16-‐29 01-‐14/18-‐29

金属鹰架搭建(华文班)Metal Scaffold Erection Course 30 10 EVENINGS 16-‐29 12-‐28 15-‐28 16-‐27 16-‐29 18-‐29

Shipyard Safety Instruction Course for Workers (English/ 华文班)

8.5 1 DAY

Safety Orientation Course (Tunnelling) for Workers 4 ½ DAY 24 28 28 25 30 27

Suspended Scaffold Riggers Course 25 3 WEEKDAYS

Work-‐at-‐Height Course for Workers (English/ 华文/ Tamil/ Myanmar)

8 1 DAY

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WSQ Supervise Tunnelling Work for WSH -‐ English (also know as Building Construction Supervisors Tunnelling Course)

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Workers

30 30

Supervision of Metal Scaffold Erection Course (English) 75

金属鹰架搭督工课程(华文班) Supervision of Metal Scaffold Erection Course

75 75




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Metal Scaffold Erection Course (English) 30


SCAL Academy Training Calendar

please contact Mr Billy Lim at 6793 9020 for available dates

WSQ Access Confined Space for Safe Entry and Work 40 please logon to www.scal-‐academy.com.sg for latest schedules

Managers

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CPD Points Duration Jan 2018 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 May 2018 Jun 2018

17-‐20

WSQ Supervise Work in Confined Space Operation

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12-‐13/26-‐2716-‐19 08-‐09/22-‐23 20-‐23 08-‐09/22-‐2311-‐12/25-‐26

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BCSS Course is now known as WSQ Supervise Construction Work for WSH

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We also provide customized in-house trainings, seminars and workshops!

15-‐18

BCSS Tunneling Course is now known as WSQ Supervise Tunnelling Work for WSH

MSOC is now known as WSQ Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Metal WorkCSOC is now known as WSQ Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Construction Sites


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WSQ for WSH Personnels

WSQ Develop a Risk Management Implementation Plan 11 15 16

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建築督工安全课程(华文班)WSQ Supervise Construction Work for WSH -‐ (also know as Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course)

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WSQ Supervise Construction Work for WSH -‐ English (also know as Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course)

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