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PE Board Accredited: 7 PDUs COURSE BACKGROUND High demand and limited supply of materials and labour has led to some 40% increase in construction costs in Singapore. Industry players have responded by trying to cut costs down the line. Indiscrimiate cost cutting could result in a ‘cheapened’ product/service and impact subsequent operating and maintenance costs. Value Engineering & Management (VEM) is a structured approach
to assess a project/ system/product/service with the aim of seeking
cost savings without compromising functionality, performance and
reliability. In the process it attempts to: VE was first introduced in the 50's and was rapidly adopted due to its effectiveness. The US Public Building Service introduced mandatory VE requirements in the design stage of Traditional Contracts in 1968 and wrote it in as a service requirement in construction management contracts in 1972. The benefits of VEM are not well appreciated in Singapore possibly
due to a lack of knowledge. As construction costs continue to rise,
VE will have to be a norm rather than an option in the pursuit of
providing a product/service at the lowest possible cost without
compromising performance requirements. COURSE OBJECTIVES The course will provide fundamental knowledge of VEM principles, process and methodology. The follow-up workshop will provide hands-on skills to apply key VE methodologies. COURSE PROGRAMME (8.30 am – 5.30 pm)
2. Building Project Life Cycle & Value Engineering
3. Value Engineering Job & Job Plan
4. Value Engineering Methodology & Supporting Techniques
5. Seeking and Selecting More Cost Effective and Higher Value Solutions
COURSE LEADERS Dr Quah Lee Kiang MRICS Dr Quah led the EU funded project BE4213 Condition Assessment and Maintenance Strategies for Buildings and Building Components, which among other things, sought to develop an objective building condition assessment system. This project formed part of ongoing research over the last 20 years which culminated in Dutch Standard NEN 2767 on Condition Assessment of Buildings, believed to be a ‘world first’. Dr Quah’s professional and research affiliations include
being Coordinator of the International Council for Research and
Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) Working Commission
70 on Facilities Management and Maintenance from 1990-2000 and past
President of the Chartered Institute of Building Singapore Centre
for two terms. She is also a member of both the Royal Institution
of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Asia and Singapore Board. Dr Quah
was conferred an Honorary Fellow by Oxford Brookes University for
her work in real estate and construction education and the unusual
impact her career has had on this particular academic field in Asia. COURSE DATE AND VENUE Tuesday, 21 February 2012 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. COURSE ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE 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:
CANCELLATIONS Cancellations made less 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 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.
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