Basic Concept in Construction Productivity Enhancement

1. Definition and Measurement of Site Productivity
2. Increasing Construction Productivity Through Buildable Design and Constructability
   • Buildable design upstream that result in efficient labour usage
   • Constructability Planning for more labour-saving construction methods and technologies downstream that reduces the industry’s reliance on foreign workers
   • Areas for possible productivity improvement for trades such as civil &structural trades, finishing trades, MEP trades, etc
3. Enhancing the Quality of the Construction Workforce
   • Planning of site layout such as material and equipment storage
   • Emphasize the importance of site coordination as keys to project success
   • Use of project planning tools to allocate resources and manage manpower (with Case Study)
   • Pre-planned for inspection to avoid time wastage on last minute scheduling of inspections with clients, QP and authorities.
4. Introduction of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly Continuum and Its Adoption in Singapore
5. Good Management practices & Quality Control
   • Manpower and resource management, with examples on use of technologies
   • Provide adequate facilities such as toilets, washing points, tools resources collection points
   • Key quality issues and the recommended practices to be adopted.

Individuals who are interested in gaining the basic knowledge to improve site productivity as well as understanding the various BCA incentives schemes to enhance productivity.

Participants will be awarded the e-Certificate of Successful Completion (e-CSC) upon completion of all the pre-recorded videos AND passed 1 mandatory quiz. (2 weeks from course end date)