Executive Training Course (1-Day)

DEFECTS IN BUILDINGS
Diagnosis and Repair, Defects Classification, Defects Liability

» Qualified for 7 PDUs by PE Board

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

• OVERVIEW OF DEFECTS IN BUILDING
  • Common Causes of Defects
  • Common Manifestation of Defects
  • Design-Construction-Maintenance-Defects Link
• DEFECTS ASSESSMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: NEN 2767
  • Defect Parameters: Type, Intensity & Extent of Defect
  • Defect Classification: Minor, Serious & Critical Defects
  • Defects-Condition Score
• 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
• LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUILDING DEFECTS
  • Definition of Defects
  • Developers: Claims Against Developers & Remedies Available
  • Architects: Powers of Architect & Maintenance Certificate
  • Claims Against Contractors & Consultants
  • Damages for Defects

Course Leaders

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.

Er. Yong Shan Chi MBA, B.Eng (Civil)
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.

Joel Lim Junwei
Mr Lim was a Senior Associate at Allen & Gledhill LLP. His work spans a wide range of civil and commercial disputes, spanning international arbitrations involving professional negligence and construction projects, just to name a few.  Mr Lim graduated from the National University of Singapore with an LLB (Hons) degree in 2009 and was placed on the Dean’s list for academic excellence. He was called to the Singapore Bar in 2010.

Course Dates
Thursday 13 Jan 2022 / Monday 14 Mar 2022

Course Fees
$615 nett per person. Course fees includes full colour course documentation and refreshments at tea breaks. 

All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website (www.skillsfuture.sg/credit) to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory. NTUC members may claim up to $250 under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). 

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:

• 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 one week before the scheduled commencement date of the course will be subjected to an administrative fee of $100.00. The full fee of $615.00 will be payable thereafter for any cancellation; substitutions can be made at any time.

Registration & Enquiries
Mr Ken Chew
Tel: 6563 4166
Fax: 6563 4156
E-mail: exectrg@recc.com.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.