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www.ies.org.sg                                                                                                     27 Aug 2021

Announcements, Events, and News

Young Engineers Career Series Webinar #2: Pathway to Engineering Digitalisation & Transformation:
30 Aug 2021 (Mon), 7.00pm - 8.30pm

Hear from Mr Chang Sau Sheong, CEO of SP Digital, as he shares insights on digital transformation journeys, some successes and failures, as well as his experiences relating to powering sustainability with energytech.

For more information and to register, please click HERE.

 

[WEBINAR] Semicon Supply Chain Sourcing Strategy: 2 Sep 2021 (Thu), 10.00am - 12.00pm
This event is brought to you by IES-INCA.

Due to current shortages in the supply of electronic chipsets and electro-mechanical components, companies that focus on developing electronics solutions with hardware deployment would need to be able to ensure effective and predictable delivery services to enhance their supply chain network reliability. This webinar will address the key challenges in supply chain sourcing and discuss methods on mitigating risks.

To register, please click HERE.

 

Thought Leadership Series: Risk Exposure and Risk Management: 15 Sep 2021 (Wed), 4.00pm - 5.00pm
This event is brought to you by IES and Lockton Singapore.

Our speakers, Er. S Yogeeswaran (IES Vice President & Chairman, Membership Relations Group), Mr Frederic Boles (CEO, Lockton Singapore), and Ms Deborah Thomasz [Vice President (Specialities), Lockton Singapore] will touch on the following topics: 

  • Risk exposure and challenges of Engineers
  • Best Practices of what Engineers should be doing and to avoid
  • Why it is important on managing risk

For more information and to register, please click HERE.

 

WES 2021 - Engineering Towards a Post-pandemic Sustainable World: Call for Papers

A focal point for ideas, research findings, and best practices, WES 2021 will address a range of critical issues related to how engineering can contribute towards sustainability in a pandemic and post-pandemic world. Members are invited to submit presentation papers in the following areas:

Sustainable Living Through Technology; Future Engineering and Industry 4.0; AI and Digitalisation; Sustainable Urban Mobility; Engineering Education; Impact of New Technologies on Productisation; Safety and Human Factors Practice.

Kindly submit a 300-word abstract via the EasyChair portal (Instruction guide HERE). 

For more information, visit the WES website. Queries may be directed to the Secretariat at wes@iesnet.org.sg.

 

Call for Participation - Engineering Consulting Interest Group

IES would like to invite Members who are practicing in C&S and/or M&E with consultant companies to be a part of the Engineering Consulting Interest Group.

The Interest Group, when set up, will serve as an internal knowledge pool, as well as external representation, to government agencies, Trade Associations & Chambers, and the media on engineering-related members. This will comprise of PEs and consulting engineers from all disciplines.
 
Should you be interested, please click HERE to express your interest and provide us with some details. Thank you.

 
 
Circulars
1. Reminder on Mandatory Antigen Rapid Testing (ART) and Implementation of Vaccine Or Regular Testing (VORT) Regime for the Construction Sector
 
IES / IESA CPD Courses & Events
Date   Event   CPD Points

31 Aug (Tue)
1600 - 1800

 
 
[WEBINAR] Understanding the Proper Use of Autoclave Aerated Lightweight Concrete (ALC) Panels
 
 
 

2 STU (Struct)

PDU (PE, CEng) (TBC)
 

7 Sep (Tue)
0900 - 1730

 
 
ABC Waters Professional Course - Core Module CU3
 
 
6 PDU (PE)

CPD (SILA)
(TBC)

 

8 Sep (Wed)
1600 - 1800

 
 
IES-SERIS Joint Webinar: Solar PV Potential in Singapore Accelerating Deployment for Decarbonisation of the Energy Sector
 
 
2 PDU (SCEM)

PDU (PE, CEng) (TBC)
 

9 Sep (Thu)
0900 - 1730

 
 
[WEBINAR] One-Day Virtual Workshop on Eurocode 7 Geotechnical Design, Investigation & Testing
 
 
STU (Struct)
PDU (PE, CEng)
(All TBC)

 

15 - 17 Sep
0900 - 1815

 
 
IES Preparation Course for PPE Examination Part 2 - Mechanical Engineering - Fire Safety Systems (3rd Run)
 
 
24 CET (TBC)
 

16 Sep (Thu)
1500 - 1700

 
 
[WEBINAR] Remote Supervision for Construction - Learning and Takeaways
 
 
STU (Struct)
PDU (PE, CEng)
(All TBC)

 

17 Sep (Fri)
0900 - 1730

 
 
[WEBINAR] Essential Construction Project Management Skills For Engineers & Technical Officers (17th Run)
 
 
2 STU (Safety)
3 STU (Struct)

7 PDU (PE)
7 SDU

(All TBC)

 

28 - 29 Sep
0900 - 1245

 
 
[WEBINAR] Scaffold Design Basics and Safety (25th Run)
 
 
2 STU (Safety)
3 STU (Struct)

6 PDU (PE)
7 SDU

(All TBC)

 

1 Oct (Fri)
0900 - 1730

 
 
ABC Waters Professional Course - Elective Module EU5
 
 
5 PDU (PE)

PDU (QECP)
CPD (SILA)
(All TBC)

 

1 Oct (Fri)
0900 - 1830

 
 
[WEBINAR] Managing Fire Safety at Construction Site (2nd Run)
 
 
4 STU (Safety)
8 PDU (PE)
8 SDU

 
Industry Happenings
International Built Environment Week: 7 - 10 Sep 2021

Themed “Re-imagining the Future”, IBEW will highlight the trends and opportunities that will facilitate business growth and transformation in the sector. It will showcase the latest innovations in sustainability, built environment technologies, smart facilities management and digitalisation. The event will also offer valuable insights and networking opportunities to help businesses emerge stronger, more sustainable and resilient.


To find out more, please click HERE.
Check out the CEOs in Conversation: Re-imagining the future of Singapore's Built Environment session
HERE.

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[WEBINAR] 5G Technology Application & Impact Across Industries: 17 Sep 2021 (Fri), 1.00pm - 2.30pm

This webinar aims to bring awareness to the Singapore workforce on understanding the importance and infrastructure of 5G, (cloud) virtualisation, containers and edge computing, to drive innovations and new job opportunities with 5G technology.


For more information, please click HERE.

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Singapore International Energy Week 2021: 25 - 29 Oct 2021 
IES is proud to be a Supporting Organisation for this event.


The Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW), organised by EMA, is an annual platform for energy professionals, policymakers and commentators to discuss and share best practices and solutions within the global energy space.


IES members are entitled to a special discounted rate of S$490, even after the Early Bird Period! Simply enter this code at the time of purchase: SES21FR01
 
This entitles you to attend all of SIEW’s events, including:
- SIEW Opening Keynote: In Person / Online*

- Singapore Energy Summit: In Person / Online* at $490
- Singapore-IRENA High Level Forum: Online
- Singapore-IEA Forum: In Person / Online*
- SIEW Energy Insights: Online
- SIEW Thinktank Roundtables: Online
- Asia Clean Energy Summit – Exhibition only: In Person / Online*

 
To find out more, visit the SIEW website at: https://www.siew.gov.sg/
 
*Subject to prevailing guidelines from the Ministry of Health. Details to be advised by organisers.
 
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