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Announcements, Events and News

Raising the Bar for Foundation Testing
 
The IES Standards Development Organisation (IES-SDO) was honoured to launch the SS 723:2026 on Bi-directional Load Testing, in collaboration with Geotechnical Society of Singapore (GeoSS), Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Singapore Standards Council and Enterprise Singapore on 21 July 2026.

For full story, please click HERE.


IES Scholarship 2026 Is Now Open For Application
 
The Institution of Engineers, Singapore Scholarship (“IES Scholarship”) is established to support deserving Singapore citizens or permanent residents pursuing full-time undergraduate engineering/technology-related degree in local universities, full-time engineering/technology- related diploma programmes in local polytechnics and, full-time Nitec and Higher Nitec programmes in Engineering or technology-related programme in the Institute of Technical Education (ITE).

Application is now open. Closing date is 25 August 2026.

For criteria and application form, please click HERE.

 
Call for Nominations: IES Prestigious Engineering Achievement Award
and Sustainability Award 2026
 
We are pleased to inform you that the IES Prestigious Engineering Achievement Awards (PEAA) and the IES Sustainability Awards (SA) for 2026 are now open for nominations. These two esteemed awards honour individuals and organisations for their exemplary achievements in breaking new grounds in engineering to support Singapore’s transformation towards a climate-resilient and sustainable future.
 
Closing date for submission: 7 August 2026 (Friday)

For submission of entry for PEAA, please click HERE

For submission of entry for SA, please click HERE.

To access Annex, please click HERE.

For any queries, please email to awards@iesnet.org.sg.

2-Day Workshop on Basic Design of Concrete Structures - EC:2024 vs EC2 (1st Edition)
Organised by IES Civil & Structural Engineering Technical Committee
 
With the introduction of the second generation of Eurocodes, structural engineers need to understand the key changes in EC0, EC1 and EC2 and their impact on the design of reinforced concrete structures.
 
Join us for this 2-day practical workshop conducted by Professor Kang Hai Tan from Nanyang Technological University, where participants will gain practical insights into structural design principles, load combinations, structural analysis, second-order effects, flexural and shear design, punching shear, column design, and detailing requirements under the updated Eurocodes.
 
For more details and registration, please click HERE.
All Hands On Deck: Engineering a Green and Resilient Maritime Future
Co-Organised by IES Maritime Engineering Technical Committee, Civil & Structural Technical Committee and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
 
This full-day seminar brings together leaders from government agencies, academia and industry to share insights on the latest developments shaping Singapore's maritime and port sector. Through a combination of panel discussions and technical presentations, participants will explore key topics including climate adaptation and coastal protection, future port development, digital twin technologies, artificial intelligence, smart port operations and next-generation maritime infrastructure.
 
Date: 14 August 2026 (Fri)
Time: 9.00am to 4.30pm
Venue: Orchard Hotel, Ballrooms 1 and 2

For full details and registration, please click HERE.
Membership Privileges News
 
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CPD Courses & Events
Date   Event   CPD Points/More Information
27 Jul (Mon)
1230 - 1800
  Half-Day Seminar on SS 557: 2026 and Advances in Demolition Practice   PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC)
28 - 29 Jul
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  Infrared Thermal Inspections for M&E Maintenance and Building Inspections - 1st Run   PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC)
28 Jul (Tue)
1830 - 2100
  IES Chartered Engineering Night 2026   2 PDU (CEng) / 1 PDU (ABCWP)
2 PDU (PEB) / 1 PDU (SCEM) (All TBC)
29 Jul (Wed)
0930 - 1330
  JTC/IES-INCA - Built Environment Digital Solution Sharing   PDU (PEB, CEng)
29 Jul (Wed)
1300 - 1600
  Engineering Innovation in Action: Educational Visit to Evonik Plant in Singapore   3 PDU (PEB, CEng)
4 Aug (Tue)
0900 - 1800
  IES- HoST (Rockwell Automation) Building Safer Machines Through Global Standards   PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC)
6 Aug (Thu)
0900 - 1630
  IES Virtual Classroom - Cracks In Concrete - Causes, Prevention, Inspection & Rectification QSS 77th Run   6 STU (Struct, FI)
6 PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC)
6 Aug (Thu)
1800 - 2100
  Securing OT to CSA CCoP 2.0: A Practical Approach   2 STU (M&E)
PDU (PEB, CEng, SCEM) / STU (Safety) (All TBC)
11 Aug (Tue)
1230 - 1700
  IES Virtual Classroom - Construction Site Safety & Risk Management Systems (13th Run)   4 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 4 STU (FI) / 2 STU (Safety) (All TBC)
12 Aug (Wed)
1230 - 1900
  IES Virtual Classroom - Quality In-Situ for Concrete Construction (23rd Run)   6 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 6 STU (Struct) (All TBC)
13 - 14 Aug
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  Good Practices in Design, Construction & Testing of Pile Foundation, complying with Singapore Regulations, and Design for Safety for Ensuring Safety in Viaduct Construction in Marine Environment 2nd Run   2 STU (Safety) / 6 STU (Struct) / 10 CPD (Piling) / 10 PDU (Piling)
10 PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC)
14 Aug (Fri)
0900 - 1630
  All Hands on Deck: Engineering a Green and Resilient Maritime Future   PDU (PEB, CEng) / STU (Struct) / CPD (SISV) (All TBC)
15 Aug (Sat)
0930 - 1230
  You, Me and AI: How the Three Can Work Together   PDU (PEB, CEng) / CPD (PDH, Certified by ISACA and ISC2) (All TBC)
18 - 19 Aug
0900 - 1245
  IES Virtual Classroom - Scaffold Design Basics and Safety 44th Run   2 STU (Safety) / 3 STU (Struct)
6 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 3 SDU (All TBC)
21 Aug (Fri)
0900 - 1730
  IES Virtual Classroom - Essential Construction Project Management Skills For Engineers & Technical Officers 53rd Run   3 STU (Struct) / 2 STU (Safety)
7 PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC)
24 Aug (Mon)
0830 - 1900
  Certificate of Competency (CoC) in Earth Control Measures (ECM) for Construction Site Personnel QSS *Aug 2017 edition* – 253rd Run   6 STU (Struct) / 6 PDU (QECP)
7 PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC)
27 Aug (Thu)
1800 - 2100
  Engineering Simulation Series #3 - I4.0 & the Digital Twin   PDU (PEB, CEng, SCEM, QECP, ABCWP) / STU (M&E), Struct) (TBC)
31 Aug (Mon)
0900 - 1730
  LV Network Design General Training Program 1st Run   7 STU (M&E)
PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC)
1 & 3 Sep
0900 - 1600
  Certification Course for Piling Personnel (17th Run)   11 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 12 STU (Struct) (TBC)
2 Sep (Wed)
1230 - 1900
  IES Virtual Classroom - Digital Construction Part I (IDD Concept and Digital Tools) 9th Run   6 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 6 STU (Struct) (TBC)
4 Sep (Fri)
1300 - 1715
  IES Virtual Classroom - Understanding & Implementing Design for Safety (DfS) 11th Run   4 STU (FI) / 2 CPD
4 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 2 SDU / 2 STU (Safety) (All TBC)
7 Sep (Mon)
0900 - 1700
  Understanding ACoP SS667: 2020 Code of Practice for handling, storage and processing of combustible dust - Level 1: Combustible Dust Hazard Awareness Course - 14th Run   7 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 7 SDU / 4 STU (Safety) (All TBC)
8 & 9 Sep
0900 - 1245
  IES Virtual Classroom - Formwork Design and Safety with Code of Practice SS580:2020 25th Run   3 STU (Struct) / 2 STU (Safety) / 3 SDU
6 PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC)
17 - 18 Sep
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  Supervision of Prestressing in Singapore 8th Run   6 STU (Struct) / 2 STU (Safety)
10 PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC)
18 Sep (Fri)
0900 - 1315
  IES Virtual Classroom - Noise Pollution and Vector-Borne Diseases as Environmental Health Concerns from Construction Sites 19th Run   2 STU (Safety)
4 PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC)
21 Sep (Mon)
0900 - 1315
  IES Virtual Classroom - Working Safely At Height 31st Run   4 STU (FI) / 2 STU (Safety)
4 PDU (PEB, CEng) (TBC)
22 Sep (Tue)
0900 - 1715
  Power Quality, Harmonics, and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) General Training Program 1st Run   PDU (PEB, CEng) / STU (M&E) (All TBC)
23 Sep (Wed)
1230 - 1900
  IES Virtual Classroom - Digital Construction Part II (VDC Concept and Digital Tools) - 7th Run   6 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 6 STU (Struct) (All TBC)
24 Sep (Thu)
1230 - 1700
  IES Virtual Classroom - Fundamental Concepts for Construction Site Safety Part 1 -21st Run   4 PDU (PEB, CEng) / 4 STU (FI) / 2 STU (Safety) / 2 SDU (All TBC)
28 - 29 Sep
0900 - 1700
  2-Day Workshop on Basic Design of Concrete Structures – EC2:2024 versus the First Edition of EC2   PDU (PEB, CEng) / STU (Struct) (All TBC)
 

For full listing of courses and events, please click HERE.

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