Building Defects - Inspection, Diagnosis and Repair
Date: 24 Sep 2024
Duration: 8 Hours
Mode Of Delivery: Classroom Facilitated Training
Tuition Fees: S$1100.00 (Before GST)
What You Will Learn
The course focuses on technical issues related to the occurrence, inspection, diagnosis and repair of common defects found on major components of a facility including wet area, façade, basement, common area, roof and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services. A building defect library, a material manual, a demonstration and hands-on using the latest technologies for the inspection, diagnosis and repair of building defects will be provided.
The course also covers the evaluation of design, construction and Facilities Management practices and spearheading the integration of sustainable design and maintainability, with green facilities management (FM) in mind throughout the life cycle of a facility, right from the planning/design stage. It aims to improve the standard and quality of design, construction and maintenance practices to produce efficient facilities that require minimum maintenance.
Who Will Benefit
Built Environment: Construction (incl. Architecture & Engineering services)
Instructor
Professor Michael Chew
Prof Michael Chew is a professor and Head of the Department of the Built Environment at the College of Design and Engineering, NUS. He has authored more than 200 publications and is the author of 4 books which have been recommended as texts in many overseas and local institutions. His R&D on construction and building material testing and product development has resulted in four patents awarded in US and Singapore, and he has seen his products licensed and commercialized, with his R&D brought from the laboratory to on-site applications including airports, buildings and infrastructures both local and overseas.
Entry Requirements
Diploma in a built environment-related course OR 3 years work experience in the built environment industry
Available Discounts and Benefits
Notes
Course Code: TGS-2024041582
*Learners must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components, to be eligible for SSG funding.
**Please note that the mode of delivery is subject to change in light of the COVID-19 situation.
Courses marked ‘online’ may have compulsory face-to-face sessions such as laboratory or hands-on components and details should be sought from the schools or departments before learners register for them.
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