CONTROLLED DEMOLITION OF

BUILDING STRUCTURES
This course aims to provide trainees with knowledge on methods and
techniques of controlled demolition for both conventional Reinforced
Concrete and Pre-stressed buildings, with emphasis on safety aspects

INTRODUCTION COURSE LEADER

Demolition is one of the high-risk activities in Dr K Murugappan is a practicing professional engineer,

construction. Safety lapses in demolition works can be
catastrophic. There is a need to pay more attention to
prevent accidents from demolition works.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
This course aims to provide trainees with knowledge
on commonly used methods and techniques of
controlled demolition for both conventional Reinforced
Concrete and Pre-stressed buildings, with emphasis
on safety aspects. Participants will be also given an
overview of the demolition codes – both used in
Singapore and in Hong Kong.
with 15 years of experience in controlled demolition and
addition/alteration projects in Singapore. He is presently
a director with Buro Engineers, a civil and structural
engineering consultancy firm, based in Singapore.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for supervisory or technical staff.
Planners, Engineers and Construction Managers will
also find this course beneficial.
CERTIFICATION

COURSE OUTLINE Participants who have attended at least 75% of the

course sessions will be issued with the Certificate of
Controlled Demolition – Conventional Buildings Accomplishment (COA).
• Introduction
• Methods of Controlled Demolition
• Codes of Practice LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
• Demolition Procedure & Precautions in
sequencing - English

Controlled demolition – Prestressed Structures ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

• Introduction to Pre-stressing
• Pre-tensioning and Post-tensioning 6th Run Date : To be confirmed
• Controlled demolition in Pre-stressed Duration : 4 evenings (12 hours)
Buildings
• Distressing and Stressing back Time : 6.30pm to 9.30pm
• Safety Precautions and Sequencing of Fee with GST : $299.60 per participant
works

Addition / Alteration Works Application forms must be accompanied by course fee.

• Planning an Addition / Alteration Project Fee includes course materials & refreshments
• Assessment of Existing Structures
• Methods of Structural Strengthening
• Safety aspects in A and A Projects
• Introduction to Underpinning
• Methods of underpinning For more information, please call 6248-9999
• Case study of a fire damaged building Or email : bca_academy@bca.gov.sg
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PEB : Pending
MOM-CPD for RSO : 12 SDUs

Issued date: 28 Aug ‘09

200 Braddell Road Singapore 579700 * Tel: (65) 6248 9999 * Fax : (65) 6258 0558 * www.bcaa.edu.sg
Code: 71033 – CONTROLLED DEMOLITION OF BUILDING STRUCTURES – Application Form

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ADMINISTRATION DETAILS
Fee Payment
Payment must be made when registering for a course to be assured of a training place. No invoice will be issued. Applicants must still meet course entry requirements, if any. Walk-in applicants will only
be admitted on the basis of availability and full payment.
Replacement, Withdrawal, Deferment and Programme Switching
Replacement and Withdrawal
90% refund will be made if the notice of withdrawal in writing is received by BCA Academy at least 2 weeks before the course commencement date. If such notice is received by BCA Academy less
than 2 weeks but more than 3 working days before the course commencement date, 75% refund will be made. No refund will be given if BCA Academy received the notice of withdrawal 3 working days
or less before the course commencement date. Replacement of participants is allowed if the substitute meets all the entry requirements and the request is made at least 3 working days before the
commencement of the course.
Deferment and Programme Switching
An administration fee of 10% of the course fee is chargeable if notice in writing is received by BCA Academy at least 2 weeks before the course commencement date. An administration fee of 25% of
the course fee is chargeable if the notice is received by BCA Academy less than 2 weeks but more than 3 working days before the course commencement date. No deferment or programme switching
is allowed if BCA Academy received the notice 3 working days or less before the commencement date of the course.
Any refund arising from programme switching should not be more than 10% of the course fee.
BCA Academy reserves the right to amend the course details, revise the course fee without prior notice, to cancel or postpone the course due to unforeseen circumstances.