1-DAY TRAINING COURSE 18 AUG 2010 / 3 NOV 2010

PE Board Accredited: 7 PDUs

COURSE BACKGROUND

Building defects affect society at large due to possible danger posed; they also result in direct and indirect cost in repairs, abnormally high maintenance, disputes and possible loss of building use.

Defects are generally caused by inadequacies in design, poor workmanship, building usage not in accordance with design and lack of or incorrect maintenance.  Dampness and Cracks are common manifestations of defects. Dampness can however often lead to Cracks, making it difficult to determine root cause and appropriate repair. Not all manifestations may be considered defects and not all defects are serious to the extent that it will affect building stability and occupant safety. Materials are often blamed for defects when the cause lies in the choice of unsuitable materials and/or when their limitations are recognised and taken into account in design and design detailing.

A new Dutch standard NEN 2767, believed to be a world-first in Building Condition Assessment attempts to provide insight and uniformity in defect assessment and classification, translating the diagnosis in condition scores. The standard is expected to contribute towards improving communications for all involved including litigations relating to defects.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The course will provide knowledge and insights in:

• Causes of Building Defects and Links in the Project Life Cycle  
• Defects Assessment Standardisation and Defects Classification: NEN 2767
• Common Defects in Building Components and Diagnostics & Repair Methods 
• Legal Aspects of Building Defects

COURSE PROGRAMME (8.30 am – 5.30 pm)

1. Overview of Defects in Building

• Common Causes of Defects
• Common Manifestation of Defects
• Design-Construction-Maintenance-Defects Link

2. Defects Assessment and Classification: NEN 2767

• Defect Parameters: Type, Intensity & Extent of Defect
• Defect Classification: Minor, Serious & Critical Defects
• Defects-Condition Score

3. Common Building Defects, Diagnosis and Repair Methods

• Common Defects in
  • Structural Concrete Work
  • Roofs
  • Brickwork and Plaster
  • Ceramic and Natural Stone Tiles
  • Paint and Coatings
• Diagnosis and Defect Classification: Minor, Serious & Critical Defects
• Repair Methods

4. Legal Aspects of Building Defects

• Liability for Defects
• Guarantees and Warranties
• Implications of Defects Assessment Standardisation

COURSE LEADERS

Cheam Shing Ruey
Mr Cheam was admitted to the Singapore Bar in 1992 and worked as a legal assistant at several law practices in Singapore, handling numerous cases in civil and conveyancing work. He is currently lecturing part-time in the School of Design and the Environment at the Singapore Polytechnic teaching Law of Contract and Law of Tort.

Dr Dien Pandiman
Dr Pandiman, a Chartered Chemist is the Technical Director of Chemson Asia Singapore, where he conducts R&D and provides technical consultancy in paints, coatings and waterproofing materials. He was previously Head of the Chemical Department at Setsco Services where he specialised in failure analysis and defects investigations. He is a member of the Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board (SPRING), Technical Committee for Surface Coatings.

Dr Quah Lee Kiang
Dr Quah is the Director of the Real Estate and Construction Centre in Singapore and Malaysia. She has extensive regional and international experience in Project and Facilities Management & Maintenance research, advice and academia. Her professional and research affiliations include being Co-ordinator of an International Working Commission on Facilities Management and Maintenance and past President of the Chartered Institute of Building Singapore Centre.

Er Yong Shan Chi
Er Yong, a Professional Engineer (Civil) has extensive design and construction management experience. He started work with the HDB, moving on to the private sector where he was involved in foundation engineering and precast concrete work. He has been involved in D&B projects in Singapore and China providing project management and engineering design support. Mr Yong has developed learning material for CITI and lectures for them.

COURSE DATE AND VENUE

Wednesday, 18 August 2010 / Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Training Lab C.303, Block C Level 3, Employment & Employability Institute
141 Redhill Road, Singapore 158828

COURSE FEES

The course fee of $595.00 includes course documentation and refreshments at breaks. A group discount of 10% will apply for three or more delegates from the same organisation. SDF applications can be made on a case-by-case basis; please call SDF for details.

COURSE ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDENCE

The course has been approved for 7 PDU units under the PE Board Continuing Professional Development programme. Attendance certificates will be issued; they may also be suitable for meeting the CPD requirements of other relevant professional bodies not operating a CPD course accreditation system.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The course will benefit those who have a vested interest in buildings including:

• Developers
• Building Owners
• Government Officials
• Architects
• Engineers
• Project Managers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Contractors/Sub-Contractors/Suppliers
• Property Managers
• Facilities Managers
• Maintenance Managers
• Management Corporations
• Town Councils
• and Others

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations made later than 1 week before the commencement of the course will be subjected to an administrative fee of $100.00. Substitutions can be made at any time.

COURSE ENQUIRIES AND REGISTRATIONS

Mr Ken Chew
Tel:  6474 7442   Fax: 6474 7443   E-mail: recc@pacific.net.sg

PLEASE NOTE

It may be necessary for reasons beyond RECC’s control, to change the content and timing of the programme and the identity of the course leader/s.