The construction industry is advancing with newer and more complex construction technology being continuously introduced at the construction site.

The integrity and performance of the structure would be impaired if RE or RTO, who is part of the supervision team at site, do not possess the acceptable quality and professional competence in supervising such construction works.

The Building Control Act has been amended to require all qualified site supervisors (QSS), comprising Resident Engineers (RE) and Resident Technical Officers (RTO), to be accredited with the Joint Accreditation Committee (JAC) of the Institution of Engineers Singapore and the Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore.  This will take effect from 15 Feb 2009.  

Only QSS who remain accredited with the JAC can continue as QSS for supervision of structural works for any new or on-going projects on or after 15 Feb 2009.  The details of the accreditation with JAC are stated in Part II below. 

Accreditation with the JAC will provide QSS with the appropriate training opportunities, seminars and courses at discounted rates to enhance your technical know-how and help QSS keep abreast with the latest construction technology. 
 

Part I. List of accredited RE and RTO members

Part II. Application Process for accredited QSS who needs to renew their 
           annual accreditation

All applications shall be accompanied with:

1. A fully completed prescribed application form
   
   
2. A copy of one of the following academic qualifications and such relevant
   practical experience in the supervision of structural works:
   
   For RTO application:
   
   
   • A degree from any local university or a diploma from any local polytechnic in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering;
     
     
   • A diploma in any construction-related field from any local polytechnic. At least, one year of such relevant practical experience in full-time supervision of structural works in construction sites in Singapore is required;
     
     
   • A diploma or higher certificate from any foreign polytechnic in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.  At least, one year of such relevant practical experience in full-time supervision of structural works in construction site is required;
     
     
   • A diploma in any construction-related field from any foreign polytechnic.  At least 4 years of such relevant practical experience in full-time supervision of structural works in construction sites in Singapore is required;
     
     
   • A degree from any foreign university in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.  At least, one year of such relevant practical experience in full-time supervision of structural works in construction sites is required;
     

    

   • A degree related to Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from any foreign university.  At least, one year of such relevant practical experience in full-time supervision of structural works in construction sites in Singapore is required; or
     
     
   • National Certificate on Construction Supervision (NCCS).

    

   For RE application:
   
   

   • A university degree or any other professional qualification recognised by the Professional Engineers Board for registration as a professional engineer under the Professional Engineers Act (cap. 253) in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering discipline;
     
     
   • A postgraduate master's degree or doctoral degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from any university recognised by the Professional Engineers Board for registration as a professional engineer under the Professional Engineers Act (Cap. 253);
     
     
   • A Chartered Engineer registered by the Engineering Council United Kingdom in the Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering discipline;
     
     
   • A university degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from any university specified by the Commissioner of Building Control in the list, which is available at the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) website.  At least one year of relevant postgraduate practical experience in design or construction of structural works is required.
     
     
3. Letter of Acceptance from BCA
   
   
4. Fees Payable
   
   Registration fee of $60.00 (inclusive of GST) per annum