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SCAL BURSARY AWARDS APPLICATION FORM 2009

SCAL invites applications for the 2009 bursary awards. The awards are available to children of the employees of SCAL's member companies. [More details here]


Earth Control Measures (ECM)
PUB ECM technology suppliers hosting has been migrated to SCAL website. [More details here]
 

  
Safety Management Assessment for SLOTS registration and renewal

Please be informed that the SLOTS Management Board has implemented the Safety Management Assessment (SMA) Scheme which would replace the current Safety Assessment and Audit as requirement for the registration and renewal of SLOTS Membership.


 

 Erosion and Sediment Control

Under the Sewerage and Drainage Act Cap 294, the contractor shall be responsible for preventing silt from being washed into public drains by implementing effective Earth Control Measures (ECM) for the construction site. 

 

 

Programme-Based Engagement (ProBE) 2006 - Priority Programme on Scaffolds 
 In March 2006, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced the launch of the Programme Based Engagement (ProBE) initiative.

[More details here]

Monthly Job Announcements

Welcome to our monthly Job announcements. SCAL members are recruiting for the following positions. [Click Here]


Circulars

Monthly Update on Vacancies at Approved Foreign Worker Dormitories [click here]

 

 

Supervision Teams for Structural Works

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) would like to inform the industry on the procedure to apply for modification of the requirement for the structural site supervision team if there is a limited extent of structural works being carried out at the site. The detail... [more]

 

 

Recent Court Judgment Relatedto Indonesia Sand Ban and Disruption of the Supply of Granite Aggregate

There were 3 significant reported court judgment cases recently involving contractors and ready-mixed concrete ("RMC") suppliers as a result of the Indonesian sand ban and disruption in the supply of aggregates. These cases...[more]

 

Clause 31(11) of the Singapore Institute of Architects' Conditions of Contract (8th Edition)

We refer to the recently issued 8th Edition of the Singapore Institute of Architects' Conditions of Building Contract ("the SIA Conditions")....[more]

 

Measures to Mitigate Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on the Construction Industry for Public Sector Construction Projects

The Building and Construction Authority has worked with the Ministry of Finance to implement the following measures to assist the construction industry...[more]

 

Accreditation of Qualified Site Supervisors (QSS)
Last year, the Building Control Act was amended to require all QSS, comprising Resident Engineers (RE) and Resident Technical Officers (RTO), to be accredited with the Joint Accreditation Committee of the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) and the Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES), or... [more]

 

Refresher Course For Licensed Gas Service Workers
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) will be introducing a continuing learning scheme for licensed gas service workers in an effort to enable licensed gas service workers to keep abreast with changes in the piped... [more]

 

Unfair / Inappropriate Tender / Contract Clauses

The Association would like to identify and compile tender and/or contract clauses issued by private developers or government agencies that are unfair and inapprpriate. The reason for this study is that...[more]

 

Amendments to Requirements under the Building Control Act and the Building Control Regulations

The Building and Construction Authority informed of various amendments to requirements under the Building Control Act and the Building Control Regulations... [more]

 

Commencement of Licensing of Builders and Registration of Coretrade Personnel

The Building and Construction Authority informed that the licensing of builders commences on 16 Dec 2008, with the coming into effect of Part VA of the Building Control (Amendment) Act 2007 on Licensing of Builders. There is a six months grace period (till 16 Jun 2009) for builders to apply... [more]

 

Fire Safety Requirements for Temporary Workers' Quarters in Uncompleted Permanent Buildings on Construction Sites

In view of current shortage of workers' dormitory to accommodate foreign workers, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has formulated the attached fire safety requirements to allow the use of uncompleted...[more]

 

Building Control (Use of Buildings under Construction as  Workers' Quarters) Regulations 2008

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) would like to inform the industry of the new regulation on the use of building under construction as...[more]

 

Crime Alert: Serious Hurt Cases involving Foreigners at Construction Sites

The Singapore Police Force would like to alert members of an increase in the number of serious hurt cases involving foreigners at construction sites. Between January and November 2008, 16 cases of serious hurt were reported, compared to...[more]

 

Crime Alert: Theft of Computer Circuit Boards From Excavators
The Singapore Police Force sent an advisory regarding the recent spate of theft of computer circuit boards from excavators at industrial estates and construction sites. Over the past few months, there were... [more]

 

Online Railway Protection Plan at www.inlis.gov.sg

LTA launched the online sale of railway protection plan since 15 April 2008 at www.inlis.gov.sg. LTA inform ...[more]

 

Tampering of the Public Sewerage System at Construction Sites

PUB informed that they have observed numberous instances of tampering of public sewerage system at construction sites. Some of these unauthorized works include improper connection of site toilets to the public sewers or the sitting of site toilets directly over sewer manholes or ...[more]

 

Revised Application Forms and Certificates to the Building and Construction Authority

The Building Control (Underground Building Works Commencement) Order 2008 states that requirements for the underground building works will come into operation on 1 Oct 2008. These works will require a geotechnical PE and a specialist accredited checker...[more]

 

Advisory from Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (RMCAS)

We have received an advisory note from Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (RMCAS) on the recent cost pressure and raw material supply challenges being faced b ythe Ready-Mixed Concrete (RMC) companies in Singapore that may translate...[more]

 

Crime Prevention Advisory - Theft of Construction Equipment and Materials

Once again, the festive season is round the corner and is a vulnerable period for thefts. We would like to remind members to take extra precautions and measures to prevent thefts.  There have been many reported cases of theft of construction equipment and materials...[more]

 

Introduction of Employer-Enhanced Medical Insurance Requirement for Foreign Workers

Further to the announcement by the Ministry of Manpower on the above-mentioned purchase of medical insurance requirement effective from 1 January 2008 ...[more]

 

Handbook on Crime Prevention Advice for Foreign Workers
Another updated version of the handbook is now available in 2 little booklets of four languages, one in English/Chinese and another in Thai/Bengali.  We seek your co-operation in helping to distribute these to your foreign workers...[more]


Front Page - Events Events

SCAL Sunway Lagoon Family 2008
Come join us during the June holiday to Sunway Lagoon Family Day 2008!! The fun begins on 30, 31 May & 1 June 2008.
This Free & Easy Package includes Transportation by coach, 3 Days 2 Nights Stay at Pyramid Tower and 2 breakfast. All at a Unbelieveable Price of $150.00 per person...... Click here for the start of your fun-filled journey.


Seminars

 


To view the SCAL Training Calendar, click here...

 Circular No.: SA/099/0309/vl

SCAL Academy Workshop:

MANAGING TEAMS EFFECTIVELY

 Without teamwork, houses take longer to build. Governments collapse. Companies are passed by their competition. Without teamwork, people lose their inspiration. In this workshop, you will learn and be aware of the different personalities, attitudes, motivations of the team members as well as how to harness the energies of the team members towards fulfilling the goals and objectives of the team. You will also learn some of the advantages and disadvantages of working in a team environment, how to achieve team cohesiveness and the causes of conflict between team members.

 

 

 

Circular No.: SA/059/0

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SCAL Membership Application Form
Interested in applying for a SCAL Membership but do not have the form? Do not need to worry. You are now able to download online through this site. Just click [here].

SLOTS Application Form
Or are you interested in applying for a SLOTS Membership. You can now also able to download the form online. Just click [here].
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