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www.ies.org.sg                                                                                                      6 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.

 

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.

 

[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 an effective and predictable delivery services from Foundry, AT Subcon to EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) and various electro-mechanical component providers 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.

 

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. Commencement of the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 - Part 10A (Reliefs for Construction Contracts Affected By Increase In Foreign Manpower Salary Costs)
IES / IESA CPD Courses & Events
Date   Event   CPD Points

19 Aug (Thu)
1400 - 1700

 
 
[WEBINAR] Fire Stopping Technologies in Facade Engineering
 
 
 

1 STU (Safety)
3 CPD (FSM)


PDU (PE, CEng)
SDU
(All TBC)

 

24 - 25 Aug
0900 - 1245

 
 
[WEBINAR] Formwork Design and Safety with Code of Practice SS580:2020 QSS (3rd Run)
 
 
2 STU (Safety)
3 STU (Struct)

6 PDU (PE)
7 SDU

(All TBC)

 

3 Sep (Fri)
0900 - 1315

 
 
[WEBINAR] Working Safely at Height (1st Run)
 
 
2 STU (Safety)
4 PDU (PE)
4 SDU

 

7 Sep (Tue)
0900 - 1730

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

CPD (SILA)
(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)

 

14 Sep (Tue)
0900 - 1630

 
 
[WEBINAR] Cracks in Concrete - Causes, Prevention, Inspection & Rectification QSS (47th Run)
 
 
6 STU (Struct)

6 PDU (PE)
(TBC)

 

15 - 17 Sep
0900 - 1815

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

 
Industry Happenings
[WEBINAR] Joint APIEx-SIArb Spotlight on Experts:
6 Sep 2021 (Mon), 9.00am - 12.40pm


This conference seeks to focus on not just arbitrators and arbitrations, but the work of both arbitrators and experts - how they interact, relate and contribute to the dispute resolution process through the effective use of experts to provide the tribunal with the best evidence.


For more information and to register, please click HERE.

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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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Singapore International Energy Week 2021: 25 - 29 Oct 2021
Partner events are currently ongoing. 
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.
 
Members' Benefits
 
Looking to breathe new life into your career?
 
The following companies are looking for engineering professionals:
  • Wyeth Nutritionals Singapore Pte Ltd
  • WSP Singapore
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