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Design for Maintainability for Public Housing (HDB) Projects

BCA UEN: T08GB0005B

EVENT CODE: 81042

CLICK HERE for Terms & Conditions

About the Course

Overview

Design for Maintainability (DfM) is identified as a key pillar to accelerate transformation through a more integrated ecosystem, linking maintenance outcomes to design processes leading to a more sustainable, labour-efficient, and cost-effective maintenance regimes throughout the life of a facility.

Objectives

The course covers insights into the criteria, design strategies, and best practices under GM2021: Maintainability Section for Residential development as well as practical applications of DfM in public housing projects.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the principles, requirements, and tools of DfM
• Understand HDB’s Guidelines & Maintenance Issues for public housing projects
• Aware of best practices in the application of DfM for public housing projects

Course Outline

Overview of Design for Maintainability (DfM) and tools
• Introduction, Importance & Impact of DfM
• DfM Tools to Designers

Green Mark 2021: Maintainability Section 
• Applications through Maintainability for Architecture
• Access for building spaces & elements
• Façade & Roof
   - access, material & finishes, design & detailing
• Landscape
   - access for maintenance, materials, features
• Criteria for Design for Maintainability Badge

DfM in Public Housing
• Key Considerations and Principles to Maintainability in Public Housing
  - Introduction to Public Housing 
  - Challenges faced by Town Councils
  - 
Key DfM considerations in Public Housing
• HDB’s Requirements on Maintainability
• HDB/Town Council’s experience
  - Common design and maintenance issues

Practical Application of DfM in Public Housing Projects
• Architectural and practical considerations in DfM :
  - Adequate maintenance access 
  - Choice and material selection
 
  - Appropriate detailing for greater resistance against weathering
• Case Studies and examples on the good practices of DfM in public housing projects

Course Information
8 January 2025
9.00am to 5.30pm
1 day (7 hours)
BCA Braddell Campus
Quarterly

Trainer / Lecturer

The course will be conducted by government agencies and industry practitioner.

Who Should Attend

Design consultants involved in public housing projects.

Assessment & Award

An e-Certificate of Successful Completion (e-CSC) will be issued to participants who:
- Achieve at least 75% class attendance; and 
- Pass MCQ test and group assignment

Fee & Funding

Fee (inclusive of 9% GST):

S$470.00

CPD Points

BOA-SIA: -
PEB: -
SIFMA: 4 CPD (under the CFME scheme)

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BCA UEN: T08GB0005B

EVENT CODE: 81042

CLICK HERE for Terms & Conditions

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