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Building defects affect society at large due to possible dangers posed; they also result in direct and indirect cost in repairs, disputes and possible loss of building use.
Unlike M&E system malfunctions and defects which are felt and noticed once they develop, defects in building and architectural components/materials develop at a much slower rate and are often overlooked until the defects develop to an advanced stage and are raised by Users and/or create situations which may endanger Users and are more costly to rectify.
Except for the mandated Periodic Structural and Façade Inspections, inspections of building and architectural components are rarely carried out until an issue develops. As such, prevailing inspection and higher order condition assessments skills are generally not at the level required to deal with the growing incidence of defects in new buildings and the ageing of existing buildings which require a preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance management approach. Even if the skills are present, the inevitable subjectivity in inspections needs to be addressed as the variability in inspections lead to sub-optimal decisions on the required remedial actions for defects.
A Dutch standard NEN 2767 and CEN TS 17385 which is based on 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 a condition score form 1-6 with ‘1’ being ‘New Life’ and ‘6’ being ‘End of Life’. The standardised condition data facilitates maintenance and capital replacement planning and prioritisation and implementation of a Condition-Based and Prognostic Predictive Maintenance System. The simplified format of the condition data also serves as a means for communicating asset technical condition between strategic, tactical and operational level decision makers and third parties involved in defects management. Improvements in FM service delivery and cost savings of up to 30% has been achieved when implementing Predictive Maintenance Systems as compared to traditional Response and Cyclical based Maintenance systems.
The course will provide a better understanding of the properties and performance of building and architectural components and materials, objective condition assessments and the implementation of Predictive Maintenance. Knowledge and Insights will be provided on:
- Building Systems, Components and Materials Overview
- Pathology of Building Defects, Performance Loss, Condition Assessment and Maintenance
- Condition Assessment Standardisation: After NEN 2767 / CEN TS 17385
- Common Building Materials: Life Spans, Defects and Repair Methods
- Maintenance Work and Maintenance Systems
- Implementing a Predictive Maintenance System
1. Building Systems, Components and Materials Overview
- Building Structural Forms
- Building Systems and Components
- Building Materials Overview
2. Pathology of Building Defects, Condition Assessment and Maintenance
- Origin of Defects and Development of Defects
- Defects and Performance Loss
- Condition Assessment, Maintenance Intervention and Outcome
3. Condition Assessment Standardisation: After NEN 2767 / CEN TS 17385
- Condition Assessments & Inspections
- Protocol for Condition Assessment
- Condition Assessment Data and Maintenance Planning
4. Common Building Materials: Life Spans, Defects and Repair Methods
- Reinforced Concrete
- Brickwork and Block work
- Metals
- Plaster and Screeds
- Natural Stone and Tiles
- Wood and Plastics
- Glass
- Paints and Coatings
- Sealants and Waterproofers
5. Maintenance Work and Maintenance Systems
- Adhoc, Preventive and Corrective Work
- Traditional Maintenance Systems: Response and Cyclical-Based
- Predictive Maintenance System: Condition-Based and Prognostic
6. Implementing Predictive Maintenance Systems
- Pre-requisites
- Process Model
- Digitisation and Supporting Information System
Dr Quah Lee Kiang PhD, MSc (Maintenance Management), BSc Building, FRICS
Dr Quah is the Director of the Real Estate & Construction Centre and the Real Estate & Construction Academy in Singapore. She has extensive regional and international experience in Project and Facilities Management & Maintenance research, advice and academia. 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 for a decade and past President of the Chartered Institute of Building Singapore Centre. She was also a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Asia Board, Singapore Board and Asia Pacific Sustainability 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.
Option 1 (Face-to-Face)Venue: Unit #04-08, Devan Nair Institute for Employment & Employability
80 Jurong East St 21, Singapore 609607
80 Jurong East St 21, Singapore 609607
Option 2 (Live Streaming via RECC Elearning Portal)Username and password will be assigned on receipt of registration and course fees
$650 nett per person. Course fees includes full colour course documentation and refreshments at tea breaks.
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.
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 made one week before the scheduled commencement date of the course will be subjected to an administrative fee of $100.00. The full fee of $650.00 will be payable thereafter for any cancellation; substitutions can be made at any time.
Mr Ken Chew
Tel: 6563 4166
Fax: 6563 4156
E-mail:exectrg@recc.com.sg
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.
1 Day Training Course
2nd Run
Building Defects, Condition Assessments & Implementing Predictive Maintenance Systems
$650.00 / person
Course Date & Timing:
8 June 2026, 9:00am to 6:00pm
Course Objectives:
The course will provide a better understanding of the properties and performance of building and architectural components and materials, objective condition assessments and the implementation of Predictive Maintenance. Knowledge and Insights will be provided on:
- Building Systems, Components and Materials Overview
- Pathology of Building Defects, Performance Loss, Condition Assessment and Maintenance
- Condition Assessment Standardisation: After NEN 2767 / CEN TS 17385
- Common Building Materials: Life Spans, Defects and Repair Methods
- Maintenance Work and Maintenance Systems
- Implementing a Predictive Maintenance System
Course Fees:
$650 nett per person.