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Announcements, Events and News
Charles Rudd Distinguished Global Lectures 2025: A Resounding Success

The Charles Rudd Distinguished Global Lectures 2025 (CRDGL 2025), co-organised by The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) and Singapore Polytechnic (SP), concluded on a high note on 11 February 2025.

The event attracted over 1,000 participants, both in-person and virtually, for a dynamic exchange of ideas centred around this year’s theme, ‘Towards a Sustainable World: Engineering the Way Forward’. The discussion focused on two critical areas: Circular Economy and Resilient Future, highlighting the pivotal role of engineering in driving progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

For full report, click HERE.
A Night of Celebration and Gratitude: Honouring Volunteers at IES Spring Festival and Awards Appreciation Night 2025

On the evening of 11 February 2025, the Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) hosted a joyous Chinese New Year celebration, while also recognising the invaluable contributions of its dedicated volunteers throughout 2024. Nearly 200 IES members gathered to rekindle friendships, foster camaraderie, and celebrate the spirit of volunteerism. The event was graced by Guest-of-Honour, Mr Khaw Boon Wan, Chairman of SPH Media Holdings and SPH Media Trust, alongside his spouse.

For full story, please click HERE.
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How Climate Change Impacts Engineering Solutions 14 March 205
 
Climate change poses significant challenges to infrastructure, demanding resilient and sustainable engineering solutions. This seminar explores the impact of climate extremes on infrastructure in Southeast Asia, based on insights from Singapore’s Third National Climate Change Study (V3).

For more information and registration, please click HERE.
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IES History Book:
Building the Nation and Beyond

 
Dear IES Members,
 
Following the launch of the IES History Book by Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for National Development & Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration at the recent IES 58th Annual Dinner, the IES History Book is now available for order. This commemorative book is a must-have and is available for only a limited time. 

To access and view the e-book, please, click here.
Downloads are not allowed.

 

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Stocks are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Other Industry News / Events
Global Space Technology Convention & Exhibition 2025
 
The Global Space Technology Convention & Exhibition will be taking place on 26 & 27 February 2025 at Marina Bay Sands. For registration and more information, please click HERE.
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CPD Courses & Events
Date   Event   CPD Points/More Information
17-18 Feb
Refer to website
  IoT Security Fundamentals - 4th Run [IESA]   14 PDU (PE, CEng) (TBC)
19 Feb (Wed)
1400 - 1530
  Launch of NEW Technical References in railway (TR 103 : 2022 and TR 112 : 2023)   1 STU (M&E)
1 PDU (PE, CEng)
 2 CPD (BOA-SIA)
19 Feb (Wed)
0830 - 1630
  Certificate of Competency (CoC) In Operation & Maintenance of Silty Water Treatment Plants (SWTPs) for Construction Site Personnel - 6th Run [IESA]   2 STU (Safety)
7 PDU (QECP)
7 PDU (PE, CEng)
19 Feb (Wed)
1600 - 1800
  Harnessing AI for Safer and More Productive Heavy Industries: Opportunities, Challenges and the Road Ahead   1 STU (Safety)
2 PDU (PE, CEng)
 (All TBC)
20-21 Feb 
Refer to website
  Challenges of Unknown Ground Condition and Construction Activities that Could Lead to Sinkholes, and Design and Construction Supervision of Ground Treatment to Prevent Sinkholes, illustrated with Case Study - 1st Run [IESA]   6 STU (Struct
6 PDU (PE, CEng)
(All TBC)
21 Feb (Fri)
1300 - 1715
  Design for Safety in Construction - 26th Run (*Revamped & Revised to DfS Guidelines 2022) [IESA]   2 STU (Safety)
2 SDU
4 STU (FI)
4 PDU (PE, CEng)

2 CPD (TBC)
25-26 Feb 
Refer to website
  Scaffold Design Basics and Safety - 40th Run [IESA]   2 STU (Safety)
3 STU (Struct)

6 PDU (PE, CEng)
7 SDU (All TBC)
26-28 Feb 
Refer to website
  Perform Design for Safety Professional Duties 11th run (Previously known as Design for Safety for Professionals (DfSP) course [IESA]   2 CPD
4 STU (Safety)
8 STU (FI)
14 SDU

            
12 PDU (PE, CEng) (TBC)
28 Feb (Fri)
0900 - 1315
  Noise Pollution and Vector-Borne Diseases as Environmental Health Concerns from Construction Sites - 15th Run [IESA]   2 STU (Safety)
            
4 PDU (PE, CEng) (TBC)
3-4 Mar 
Refer to website
  Formwork Design and Safety with Code of Practice SS580:2020 QSS - 20th Run [IESA]   2 STU (Safety)
3 STU (Struct)
3 SDU

            
6 PDU (PE, CEng) (TBC)
5 Mar (Wed)
1230 - 1900
  IES Virtual Classroom - Digital Construction Part I (IDD Concept and Digital Tools) - 6th Run   6 STU (Structural) / 6 PDU (PE, CEng) (TBC)
6 Mar (Thu)
1230 - 1700
  IES Virtual Classroom - Fundamental Concepts for Construction Site Safety Part 2 - 19th Run   2 STU (Safety) / 4 STU (FI) / 4 PDU (PE, CEng) (TBC)
7 Mar (Fri)
0900 - 1315
  IES Virtual Classroom - Indoor Air Quality on Construction Sites - 12th Run   2 STU (Safety)

4 PDU (PE, CEng) (TBC)
13-14 Mar
Refer to website
  IES Virtual Classroom - The need for good risk management at project sites and the technical application of construction insurance - 23rd Run   2 STU (Safety) / 3 STU (Structural) / U (PEB, CEng)

7 SDU (TBC)
14 Mar (Fri)
1300 - 1700
  How Climate Change Impacts Engineering Solutions   PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC)
27 Mar (Thu)
0900 - 1730
  IES Virtual Classroom - Essential Construction Project Management Skills For Engineers & Technical Officers 44th Run   2 STU (Safety) / 3 STU (Structural)

7 PDU (PE, CEng) (TBC)
27-28 Mar
Refer to website
  Professional Certificate in Chartered Engineer (SG) in Sustainability - CM1 Introduction to Sustainability   SCEM / PDU (PE, CEng) (TBC)
1 Apr (Tue)
0900 - 1630
  IES Virtual Classroom -Cracks In Concrete - Causes, Prevention, Inspection & Rectification QSS 69th Run   2 STU (Structural)

6 PDU (PE, CEng) (TBC)
3 Apr (Thu)
0900 - 1230
  Safeguarding the Future: Integrating Sustainability and Securing Digitalization   3 SCEM

SGBC/ PDU (PE, CEng) (TBC)
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