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Announcements, Events and News
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Enhance Your WES 2025 Experience: Technical Tours with PDU/CEng Points
Dear members,
As part of the World Engineers Summit (WES) 2025, IES is pleased to invite you to join two exclusive technical tours on Friday, 24 October 2025. These guided visits provide rare opportunities to explore landmark projects that showcase Singapore’s innovation and sustainability in action.
Technical Tour 1: Punggol Digital District – A Smart District for a Smart Future
• Date: 24 October 2025 (Friday)
• Time: 9.30am to 11.30am (meet 8.45am at Orchard Hotel Singapore for transport)
• Fee: $45 (subject to GST)
Master planned by JTC, Punggol Digital District is a 50-hectare hub where innovation, education, and community converge. Home to leading companies in AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and fintech, and seamlessly integrated with SIT’s campus, it enables powerful partnerships between industry and academia.
Programme Highlights
✔️ Vision of Punggol Digital District – Presenter: Er. Gina Foo, Director, New Estates Division 2
✔️ Guided site tour and Q&A session
Technical Tour 2: SingSpring Desalination Plant – Ensuring Singapore’s Water Security
• Date: 24 October 2025 (Friday)
• Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm (meet 1.00pm at Orchard Hotel Singapore for transport)
• Fee: $45 (subject to GST)
Owned by Keppel Infrastructure Trust, SingSpring Desalination Plant is Singapore’s first large-scale seawater desalination facility, supplying up to 136,380 m³ of potable water daily. Using advanced reverse osmosis technology, it plays a vital role as one of PUB’s “Four National Taps.”
Programme Highlights
✔️ Guided tour of intake area, pumping stations, RO building, post-treatment facilities, and control room
✔️ Presenter: Mr Tan Yu Ming, Head, Water Plants, Sustainability Solutions Department, Keppel Infrastructure Division
Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
👉🏼 https://reg.wes-ies.sg/
We look forward to your participation in these enriching learning journeys during WES 2025.
Ms Jasmine Foo
Chair
World Engineers Summit (WES) 2025 Organising Committee
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[Final Call] Registration of the Overseas Learning Journey to Shanghai and Hangzhou this October 2025
IES is organising an overseas learning journey to Shanghai and Hangzhou, China, from 15th to 21st October 2025. This event is held in conjunction with the Global Engineering Congress and WFEO General Assembly. And we would like to extend this exclusive invitation to non-IES members as well.
The Singapore delegation will be led by our IES President Er. Chan Ewe Jin and Emeritus President Er. Chong Kee Sen, and we will be visiting several organisations in Shanghai and Hangzhou, which includes Shanghai Association for Science and Technology (SAST), Huawei’s newly developed over 2000 acres R&D Center and Alibaba Headquarters in Hangzhou’s Xixi Campus among many others. The delegation will also be involved in the Sustainability Forum at Zhejiang University’s Zijingang campus.
So, join us on this exclusive opportunity to broaden your network, promote international collaboration, exchange insights and knowledge as well as explore innovative solutions in various fields of engineering. Hear from leading experts and innovators as they share their real-world experiences and the latest developments in the field of engineering.
20 PDUs for PE and CEng has been confirmed for this event.
Reserve your slot today by clicking on the registration link: bit.ly/Shanghai-LJ2025. Deadline for registration: 6 October 2025 (Monday).
Should you require further information or some customisation, do kindly write to secretariat Mr Eric Toh at [email protected].
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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.
If you wish to purchase a copy, click on the link below.
Stocks are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Seminar on Cabling for Electrical and Fire Safety Through Standards
In a world where electrical infrastructure is the backbone of modern societies, even a single overlooked cable can ignite a catastrophic disaster. Do not leave electrical and fire safety to chance—build with confidence, backed by the highest standards.
Date: 8 Oct 2025 (Wed)
Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm
Venue: NTU One-North, Auditorium 301, 11 Slim Barracks Rise, Level 3, Singapore 138664
Fee: $100
For more information and registration, please click HERE.
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Calling for Submission of WGDO Green Design International Engineering Award
The Green Design International Engineering Award is established by the World Green Design Organization (WGDO) to recognise outstanding projects with systematic application of green design in engineering, and outstanding engineering cases that achieve pollution reduction and carbon reduction and help achieve carbon neutrality.
For more information, please click HERE.
For application form, please click HERE.
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IES / IESA / IES-INCA
CPD Courses & Events
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CPD Points/More Information |
22 - 25 Sep
0900 - 1800 |
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Visit to Tianjin/Tianjin Eco-City - Learning Journey for Technology/Business Immersion |
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11 PDU (PEB, CEng) |
24 Sep (Wed)
0830 - 1830 |
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Certificate of Competency (CoC) In Operation & Maintenance of Silty Water Treatment Plants (SWTPs) for Construction Site Personnel 10th Run |
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2 STU (Safety) / 7 PDU (QECP)
7 PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC) |
24 Sep (Wed)
0900 - 1800 |
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Introductory Cybersecurity for Engineers Basic Foundations, Risk Management, and Engineering Perspectives |
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8 PDU (PEB, CEng) |
25 - 26 Sep
refer to website |
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Conceptual to Construction of Top-Down Construction & Essential Factorsfor a Successful Design for Safety (DfS) 4th Run |
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2 STU (Safety) / 6 STU (Struct) / 10 PDU (PEB, CEng) |
26 Sep (Fri)
0990 - 1200 |
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Technical Visit to Jurong Region Line J115A Project: Improving connectivity in the western part of Singapore |
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STU (Safety, Struct) / PDU (PEB, CEng) (All TBC) |
29 Sep (Mon)
1230 - 1930 |
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IStructE Half-day Seminar on Concrete PPVC Composite Wall System |
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STU (Safety, Struct) / PDU (PEB, CEng) (All TBC) |
30 Sep (Tue)
0900 - 1800 |
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IES Geotechnical Conference: Advance Piling with Innovative Technology, New BCA Guidelines and Case Studies |
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STU (Safety, Struct) / PDU (PEB, CEng) (All TBC) |
1 Oct (Wed)
0900 - 1700 |
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IES Virtual Classroom - Module 3 Construction of Underground & Related Structures: Basements (14th Run) |
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6 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 6 STU (Struct) (All TBC) |
2 Oct (Thu)
0900 - 1730 |
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IES Virtual Classroom - Essential Construction Project Management Skills For Engineers & Technical Officers 48th Run |
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2 STU (Safety) / 3 STU (Struct)
7 PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC) |
3 - 17 Oct
0900 - 1800 |
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The Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Principles and Practices - Carbon Accounting and Markets CM2 |
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PDU (PEB, CEng, SCEM) (TBC) |
8 Oct (Wed)
1230 - 1900 |
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IES Virtual Classroom - Quality In-situ for Concrete Construction - 22nd Run |
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6 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 6 STU (Struct) (All TBC) |
9 Oct (Thu)
1230 - 1700 |
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IES Virtual Classroom - Fundamental Concepts for Construction Site Safety Part 1 - 19th Run |
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4 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 2 STU (Safety) / 4 STU (FI) / 2 CPD (All TBC) |
10 Oct (Fri)
0900 - 1315 |
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IES Virtual Classroom - Indoor Air Quality on Construction Sites 12th Run |
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4 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 2 STU (Safety) |
10 Oct (Fri)
0900 - 17900 |
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CEE70th Anniversary Symposium 2025 |
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7 PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC) |
13 Oct (Mon)
0900 - 1315 |
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IES Virtual Classroom - Working Safely At Height 27th Run |
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2 STU (Safety) / 4 STU (FI)
4 PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC) |
15 Oct (Wed)
1230 - 1900 |
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IES Virtual Classroom - Increasing Productivity: New Developments in Construction Methods & Materials 21st Run |
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6 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 6 STU (Struct) (All TBC) |
| 15 - 21 Oct |
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IES Overseas Learning Journey to Shanghai, China |
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20 PDU (PEB, CEng) |
21 Oct (Tue)
0900 - 1630 |
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Cracks In Concrete - Causes, Prevention, Inspection & Rectification QSS 72nd Run |
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6 STU (FI, Struct)
6 PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC) |
23 - 24 Oct
1300 - 1830 |
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IES Virtual Classroom - Bridge Erection Method and its Behavior during Construction Including Design for Safety in Construction Engineering 5th Run |
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2 STU (Safety) / 6 STU (Struct) / 10 PDU (PEB, CEng) |
28 Oct (Tue)
0900 - 1700 |
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Workplace Lifting Equipment Summit: Safety, Sustainability & Smart Tech |
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7 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 7 SDU / 3 STU (Safety) (All TBC) |
29 Oct (Wed)
0900 - 1730 |
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Fundamentals of IEC 61511 - Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) for the Process Industry Sector 3rd Run |
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7 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 7 SDU |
29 & 31 Oct
refer to website |
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Preventing Sinkholes with Ground Improvement Techniques and Next Gen Safety Landscape 2nd Run |
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2 STU (Safety) / 6 STU (Struct)
10 PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC) |
31 Oct (Fri)
1330 - 1730 |
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ABC Waters Professional Seminar - Best Practices & Challenges |
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3 PDU (ABC)
3 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 2 STU (Safety) / 6 STU (Struct) (All TBC) |
4 Nov (Tue)
0900 - 1730 |
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Understanding ACoP SS667: 2020 Code of Practice for handling, storage and processing of combustible dust - Level 1: Combustible Dust Hazard Awareness Course - 11th Run |
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7 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 4 STU (Safety) / 7 SDU (All TBC) |
5 Nov (Wed)
1230 - 1900 |
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IES Virtual Classroom - Guide to Structural Steel, Stainless Steel & Aluminium for Construction Projects (24th Run) |
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6 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 6 STU (Struct, FI) (All TBC) |
6 Nov (Thu)
1230 - 1700 |
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IES Virtual Classroom - Fundamental Concepts for Construction Site Safety (Part 3) 6th Run |
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4 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 4 STU (FI) / 2 STU (Safety) / 2 SDU (All TBC) |
7 Nov (Fri)
0900 - 1315 |
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IES Virtual Classroom - Noise Pollution and Vector-Borne Diseases as Environmental Health Concerns from Construction Sites 17th Run |
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2 STU (Safety)
4 PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC) |
7 - 21 Nov
0900 - 1800 |
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The Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Principles and Practices - Circular Economy and Design EM3 |
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PDU (PEB, CEng) / SCEM (All TBC) |
11 Nov (Tue)
0900 - 1700 |
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IES Virtual Classroom - Module 4 Construction of Underground & Related Structures: Tunnelling (14th Run) |
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6 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 6 STU (Struct) (All TBC) |
12 Nov (Wed)
1230 - 1900 |
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IES Virtual Classroom - Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCM) For Reinforced Concrete - 25th Run |
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6 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 6 STU (Struct, FI) (All TBC) |
13 - 14 Nov
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Supervision of Underground Projects with Deep Excavation & Bored Tunneling And Safe Entry & Work in Confined Spaces Entry & Work (2nd Edition) 9th Run |
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2 STU (Safety) / 6 STU (Struct)
10 PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC) |
20 Nov (Thu)
1300 - 1800 |
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From Lessons to Leadership: Elevating Safety Culture After the Nicoll Highway Incident |
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4 PDU (PEB, CEng, SDU) / 2 STU (Safety) (All TBC) |
For full listing of courses and events, please click HERE.
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