Introduction
The objective is to introduce the organization of the construction industry and the various activities in the operation of the industry sectors. The objective is to understand various construction management processes, including costing, estimating, and tendering. Some typical case studies and technology applications will be shown to enhance the understanding of construction management practice.
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At the end of the course, learner will be able to understand the structure and organization of the construction industry and appreciate the various types and scope of construction contracts, the role of various parties and associated professional issues.
To meet the requirement of SkillsFuture Singapore, assessment(s) will be conducted during every course. The assessment(s) include:
- Quizzes
Working professionals who wish to develop skills that can be used in the Construction industry to aid in project management and other construction activities.
Standard Course Fee: S$1,635
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) | S$1,500.00 | S$490.50 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$190.50 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old |
- Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
Dr Teoh Bak Koon
Senior Lecturer, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Prior to joining NTU, Dr Teoh was the Deputy General Manager (Engineering) in Sembcorp Marine, heading a team of 100++ multi-disciplines engineers and designers, supporting EPCIC business that design and build offshore processing platforms/wellheads/accommodation facilities, FPSO topsides and modules for LNG plants. His personal experience includes engineering management, design and construction, loadout, transportation and installation engineering for the topsides, jackets, pipelines, and other subsea installations located at South East Asia, India as well as North Sea, for topsides of weight more than 16,000 metric tonnes and jackets weight more than 15,000 metric tonnes.
Besides offshore oil and gas projects, Dr Teoh also has many years of experience in the design and constructions of land base buildings and structures such as Ion Orchard (56 Storey residential tower cum 9 level shopping podium), Henderson Waves (award winning steel + timber pedestrian bridge), precast-prestressed concrete beams for pedestrian bridges and flyovers in Singapore. He also involved in the design of temporary support systems for open-cut constructions for MRT underground stations along circle line in Singapore.
COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT | Mapping of Master’s Courses |
CET809 Construction Management- Principles, planning and practices | 1 | CV6212 Construction Management |
CET810 Construction Management- Costing, estimating and tendering | 1 | |
CET811 Construction Management- Digital and technological applications, case studies | 1 | |
CET812 Construction Technology- Structural systems; Retaining structures and basement construction methodology and sequence | 1 | CV6213 Construction Technology |
CET813 Construction Technology- Construction of highrise building and bridges; Structural appraisal and repair process | 1 | |
CET814 Construction Technology- Recent advances in construction industry construction productivity; Workplace safety and health | 1 | |
CET815 Project Financing- Introduction to corporate finance and project finance, financial ratios and statements | 1 | CV6214 Project Financing |
CET816 Project Financing- Project finance and public private partnership of infrastructure projects | 1 | |
CET817 Project Financing- Financial model, risk management and case studies of PPP projects | 1 | |
CET818 International Construction & Marketing- Overview of local and global construction industry, fundamental analysis | 1 | CV6215 International Construction & Marketing |
CET819 International International Construction & Marketing- Strategic marketing, alliances and partnership for international construction | 1 | |
CET820 International Construction & Marketing-Opportunities and challenges of construction markets and strategies | 1 | |
CET821 Information Technology in Construction- ICT ad BIM for construction | 1 | CV6217 Information Technology in Construction |
CET822 Information Technology in Construction- BIM tools for architects and engineers | 1 | |
CET823 Information Technology in Construction- BIM and Lean construction and IDD | 1 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Construction Management (9 AU), FlexiMasters in Construction Management (15 AU) and Master of Science in International Construction Management (30 AU).
- SkillsFuture Credit approved.