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Announcements, Events and News

National Engineers Day - Engineering Innovation Challenge (EIC) 2022: Sign up today!

The EIC is back for the 8th year, this time with a brand new theme: Artificial Intelligence for a Sustainable Future.

Open to students from secondary schools, junior colleges, ITEs, polytechnics, and universities, the Challenge aims to interest, excite, and enable young engineers-to-be to experience how engineering plays a part in our daily lives. 

For more information on how to be a part of this exciting journey, click HERE.

 

IES Green Plan Survey

Dear Members: In support of the SG Green Plan 2030, we have come up with the IES Green Plan 2030, which will be our key initiative from this year all the way till 2030. A critical element in the process of consolidating the plan is the gathering of perspectives from you, so as to enable us to enhance our value propositions and shape our course of action.

Kindly scan the QR code beside this post, or click HERE to participate in the survey, which will close on 15 Sep 2022 (Thu), 5pm. Thank you for taking the time to go through and answer the questions!

 
 
IES / IESA CPD Courses & Events
Date   Event   CPD Points

19 Aug (Fri)
0900 - 1600

 
 
EV Singapore in the Making: Technologies & Challenges
 
 
 

PDU (PE, CEng)(TBC) 
 

25 - 26 Aug
0900 - 1245

 
 
Formwork Design and Safety with Code of Practice SS580:2020 QSS (9th Run) [IESA]
 
 
2 STU (Safety)
3 STU (Struct)
6 PDU (PE)

(All TBC)

 

30 Aug (Tue)
1900 - 2100

 
 
Implementation of Singapore's Infrastructure Protection Act - A Designer's Perspective
 
 
2 PDU (PE, CEng)
 

30 - 31 Aug
1300 - 1830

 
 
Material and Workmanship for Post-Tensioning Works and Legal Duties Underscoring The Construction Industry (1st Run) [IESA]
 
 
2 STU (Safety)
6 STU (Struct)
10 PDU (PE, CEng)

 

7 Sep (Wed)
0900 - 1730

 
 
Essential Construction Project Management Skills for Engineers & Technical Officers (25th Run) [IESA]
 
 
2 STU (Safety)
3 STU (Struct)
7 PDU (PE)

(All TBC)

 

13 Sep (Tue)
0900 - 1700

 
 
Retaining & Developing Talents in the Engineering Industry - Featuring Effective Strategies [IESA]
 
 
PDU (PE) (TBC)
 

14 Sep (Wed)
1300 - 1900

 
 
Concrete Inspection & Repair Series (47th Run) [IESA]
 
 
6 STU (Struct)
6 PDU (PE, CEng)
(All TBC)
 
 

18 Oct (Tue)
0900 - 1730

 
 
Singapore Deep Excavation and Tunnelling Works: Updates and Case Studies
 
 
STU (Struct)
PDU (PE, CEng)

(All TBC)

 

1 - 3 Nov
0900 - 1800
 
 
IES Prep Course for PPE Exam Part 2 - Mechanical Engineering - Fire Safety Systems (4th Run) [IESA]
 
 
24 PDU (PE, CEng) (TBC)
 
IES-INCA Activities
1. Business Courses to enhance Engineers Professional Development
(a) Critical Thinking for Engineers (2nd Run) - 7 Sep 2022 (Wed), 9.00am - 5.30pm
Established as a key skill in the 21st Century, critical thinking is ever more important to our work as engineers, technopreneurs,  and Chief Technology Officers (CTO). Early registrants who sign up by 19 Aug 2022 can enjoy an additional
10% off the fees! 
 

(b) Technical Selling to The Engineering Industry (4th Run) - 6 Sep 2022 (Tue), 9.00am - 5.30pm
Calling all technopreneurs, sales engineers, technology business development managers, and Chief Marketing Officers - don't miss this great learning opportunity! Early registrations can get another 10% off if you sign up by Fri 19 Aug 2022! 
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2. Leadership and Hiring Locals for Manufacturing Operations - 25 Aug 2022 (Thu), 2.00pm - 4.00pm (Organised by SPETA in collaboration with Nanyang Technopreneurship Centre and IES-INCA)
Designed for SME founders, second generation business leaders and HR personnel, you can expect to:
  • Hear from exciting and prominent entrepreneurs on advice to manage international business in the post-COVID-19 era;
  • Hire ITE Graduates through the Work Study Diploma; and
  • Tap on alternate local manpower to support your business 
Register now for this in-person event to secure and confirm your attendance!
 https://bit.ly/ntuelt2022


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3. IES-INCA Technopreneur Networking: Best-in-class HR practices for Tech Ventures - 23 Aug 2022 (Tue), 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Are you wondering how you can strengthen your HR planning and systems for retaining and rewarding your company talents? Join us for this webinar, where IES-INCA has invited industry veterans Mr Leong Siew and Ms Karen Lur, who will speak about rewarding and retaining talent, and holistic HR planning respectively!
 
Register here: https://hr-best-practice.eventbrite.sg
Circulars
1. Remote Monitoring and Diagnostics Solutions for Lifts - Amendments to the Building Maintenance and Strata Management (Lift, Escalator, and Building Maintenance) Regulations

2. Reminder of Statutory Duties relating to the reporting of Lift & Escalator (L&E) Incidents and Preservation of Incident Site, Operation and Maintenance of L&E, and Reporting of Unsafe Operating Conditions

3. Consolidated Q&As from the BCA Annual Sharing on BP/TOP Regulatory Updates 2022

4. Update on the Launch of Corenet 2.0
Industry Happenings

Inaugural Prof Chen Charng Ning Distinguished Lecture:
20 Aug 2022 (Sat), 10.00am - 12.30pm


Prof Chen Charng Ning, who passed away on 30 November 2019, was the founding Dean of the School of Civil & Structural Engineering (now the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering) and the former Deputy President of NTU.

The Professor Chen Charng Ning Distinguished Lecture is established in recognition of his outstanding contributions to higher education in Singapore and the construction industry
.

 
For more information, please click HERE.

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Institution of Engineers Malaysia Seminar on Geotechnical Engineering:
27 Aug 2022 (Sat), 9.00am - 5.30pm, Trove Hotel, Johor Bahru

 
For more information, please click HERE.

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International Built Environment Week 2022: 5 - 9 Sep 2022, Sands Expo and Convention Centre

Asia Pacific’s most anticipated Built Environment event is back for its 4th edition as an in-person event! Themed “Accelerating Transformation, Growing Together”, IBEW 2022 brings together an unparalleled opportunity to get inspired and connect with the industry leaders and experts.


 IES Members are entitled to the following conference pass prices when you sign up using the link below - in-person passes are running low!

3-Day in-Person Pass: $690 (U.P. $1,100)
1-Day in-Person Pass: $475 (U.P. $500)
Digital Pass for 3-Day: $684 (U.P. $720)
 

For more information, please click HERE.
Click 
HERE to sign up and access your preferential rates.

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OS+H Asia 2022: 14 - 16 Sep 2022, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre

OS+H Asia is the region’s most important exhibition for all involved in workplace safety and health. Returning for the 13th time in Singapore, the exhibition will provide a comprehensive selection of new products, technologies, services and solutions applicable across diverse industries and sectors.

 
IES Members are entitled to the Industry Partner rate of $280 per delegate!

Select "Industry Partner @ $280" in Question 8, following which Question 9 will appear and you can enter the code F22-IES. 
 

For more information, please click HERE.
Click 
HERE to sign up and access your preferential rates.

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The Singapore WSH Conference 2022: 19 - 20 Sep 2022, Singapore Expo

Hear from WSH thought leaders, industry experts and practitioners, as they share their views and experiences on why companies should continue to invest in improving WSH,
and how WSH can be good for business, at The Singapore WSH Conference 2022!

 
IES Members are entitled to the preferential Conference Partner rate of $400 per participant (Regular rate $800 / Early bird rate $500 per individual ticket)! Kindly input the promo code
PM1034 at registration to access this special rate - limited seats available!
 
Please click HERE to view the conference flyer.
Please click 
HERE to register for the conference.

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LTA-UITP Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) 2022: 2 - 4 Nov 2022, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
 

The fourth edition of SITCE will return to Suntec Convention Centre from 2 – 4 November 2022. Themed Heartbeat of Mobility, SITCE 2022 will feature 5 main congress streams with over 30 sessions, aiming to address challenges and raise solutions for urban mobility planners, operators, service providers, innovators, start-ups and researchers, helping to shape the future of urban mobility landscape.

IES Members are entitled to 10% off prevailing rates when you sign up using the link below!
 

For more information, please visit the website HERE.
Click 
HERE to sign up and access your preferential rates.

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X-PITCH 2022: The X Games for Startups

In the X Games for Startups, contestants go through a series of high-intensity pitch challenges to win investments. 3,680 startups from 42 countries and over 28,000 ecosystem stakeholders participated in X-PITCH 2021, one of the largest startup contests in Asia. This year’s competition will take place on MRT trains and the Metaverse.
 
X-PITCH is exclusively for early-stage tech startups. Past contestants successfully raised millions of dollars through the event and connected with investors, corporates, government agencies, incubators, accelerators, professional firms, and media for collaboration.
 
Be part of this amazing experience
HERE!  
 
Members' Benefits
 
Looking to breathe new life into your career?
 
The following companies are looking for engineering professionals:
  • NTN BEARING-SINGAPORE PTE LTD
  • Leng Consultants 
  • YWL Engineering Pte Ltd
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