IES - Standards Development Organisation (IES-SDO)
The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) has been appointed by Enterprise Singapore, the national standards body, as the Standards Development Organisation (SDO) to provide secretariat support for the Building and Construction Standards Committee (BCSC) from January 2015, and the Transportation Standards Committee (TpSC) from November 2021.
The BCSC plays a key role in developing, promoting and facilitatiting the implementation of standards to lead the building and construction industry towards sustainability and improve quality, safety and productivity. It also supports standardisation efforts in emerging areas such as Smart Infrastructure and Green Buildings. Its scope of standardisation includes:
To drive these efforts, it’s five Technical Committees and Working Groups under BCSC develop and promote new standards and technical references. They also monitor and participate in the review of international standards relevant to Singapore.
The TpSC looks at developing new standards and technical references under 3 key areas to improve the safety, reliability, and productivity of transportation sector in Singapore
Guided by the industry-led Singapore Standards Council, IES-SDO facilitates the development, promotion, and adoption of standards to meet industry and regulatory needs. It actively engages IES members, industry partners, and stakeholders through various outreach initiatives, including:
IES-SDO remains committed to advancing Singapore’s standards landscape by fostering collaboration and innovation within the industry.
For more information on the Singapore Standardisation Programme, please refer to https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/Grow-Your-Business/boost-capabilities/quality-and-standards.
IES-SDO Events
| 21 March 2023 |
Seminar on SS 333:2022 Specification on Fire Dampers |
Case Studies on Adoption of Singapore Standards
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