The Institution of Engineers, Singapore - IES

08/08/2026

07/08/2026

IES Celebrates Singapore’s 61st Birthday with Inaugural National Day Observance 🎉

This morning (7 Aug), IES hosted its first-ever National Day Observance ceremony! Dressed in the iconic National Day colours of red and white, attendees were led by the IES President, Mr Mervyn Sirisena, as Council members, the Young Engineers Committee, Student Chapters, staff from IES and IES Academy, and young guests from a neighbouring child development centre gathered to mark the occasion.

Together, attendees sang the National Anthem, recited the National Pledge, and enjoyed a celebratory cake-cutting to mark Singapore’s 61st birthday. The landmark ceremony served as a meaningful occasion to honour our nation's pioneers while reaffirming IES' allegiance to Singapore. ❤️

Majulah Singapura!

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30/07/2026

Celebrating Engineering Excellence: IES Chartered Engineering Night 2026 🎉

The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) was proud to host the IES Chartered Engineering Night 2026, gathering engineers, industry leaders, and distinguished professionals for an evening dedicated to recognition, knowledge sharing, and strategic networking on 28 July 2026.

The evening commenced with opening remarks by Mr Mervyn Sirisena, IES President, who reaffirmed IES’ steadfast commitment to advancing professional excellence and fostering lifelong learning across the Singapore engineering community. 💡

A major highlight of the night was the presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to our volunteer assessors. IES celebrated their invaluable contributions to the Chartered Engineer (SG) Scheme, acknowledging their vital role in upholding the high standards, rigour, and integrity of the professional assessment process.

Participants gained deep industry insights from two featured industry leaders:
➡️ Mr Ho Chai Teck | Chief Specialist (Coastal & Flood Resilience), PUB, shared crucial updates on Singapore's proactive strategies and national engineering efforts in coastal protection.
➡️ Mr Joshua Au | 2nd Vice Chair, Data Centre Chapter, SGTech, delivered a presentation on the key technologies driving modern AI data centers, focusing on power demands, thermal management, and connectivity.

The programme also highlighted continuous updates regarding the Chartered Engineer (SG) Scheme and ongoing Skills Development initiatives, underscoring IES’ dedicated efforts to support engineering professionals at every stage of their careers. 📖

IES extends its heartfelt appreciation to our speakers, volunteer assessors, the Chartered Engineering Board, the organising committee, and all attendees for contributing to a memorable and impactful event. 🙏🏼

Together, we continue to strengthen Singapore’s engineering ecosystem and inspire excellence for the future.

For more information on Chartered Engineer (SG) Scheme, please visit https://cebsg.org.

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29/07/2026

📢 You're Invited: Join Us at National Engineers Day (NED) 2026!

We're excited to invite you to National Engineers Day (NED) 2026 – a celebration of engineering excellence, innovation, and the next generation of engineering talent.

Whether you're an engineer, industry professional, educator, student, or simply passionate about engineering, NED 2026 offers a range of exciting programmes designed to inspire, educate, and connect.

Key Highlights:
✔️ Discover Our Industry-Led Seminars
✔️ Experience Our Learning Journeys
✔️ Celebrate Innovation at the Engineering Innovation Challenge (EIC) 2026

For full programme details and registration, please click www.ned-ies.org

NED-EIC Prize Presentation Ceremony Details:
🗓️ 14 August 2026 (Friday)
🕰️ 5.00pm to 7.00pm
📍 Lecture Theatre 4, PSB Academy, City Campus (Main Wing, Level 4), Marina Square

Registration for Prize Presentation Ceremony:
✏️ EIC shortlisted teams: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/u8k95o3C0weH2ReSc8Q2f4

✏️ Other Guests: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/49Xwa0uU79l0Wfe6Z42fccJ

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29/07/2026

Raising the Bar for Foundation Testing

The IES Standards Development Organisation (IES-SDO) was honoured to launch the SS 723:2026 on Bi-directional Load Testing, in collaboration with Geotechnical Society of Singapore (GeoSS), Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Singapore Standards Council and Enterprise Singapore on 21 July 2026.

Developed through extensive collaboration among government agencies, industry practitioners, academia and professional institutions, the standard represents the progression of TR 63:2018 into a full-fledged Singapore Standard.

This transition is more than a change in document status. It introduces several important enhancements that will benefit the industry:

🔹 A nationally recognised Singapore Standard that provides greater confidence for adoption in projects and contractual references.

🔹 Clearer roles and terminology, strengthening accountability among Qualified Persons, Specialist Builders and testing specialists throughout the testing process.

🔹 Improved instrumentation and digital data requirements, promoting higher-quality testing, greater transparency and better traceability of results.

🔹 Greater emphasis on engineering design and test planning, reinforcing that successful pile testing begins long before the test itself.

🔹 A more transparent approach to interpreting test results to provide clearer guidance on deriving the equivalent top load-settlement curve, helping engineers better understand and verify test outcomes.

Beyond the launch, the workshop brought together Qualified Persons, contractors, consultants, testing specialists, instrumentation experts, academia and overseas practitioners to exchange insights on bi-directional load testing, rapid load testing, automation, instrumentation and international practices. 🤝

The discussions highlighted how advanced pile load testing can support the industry in building smarter, faster and with a lower carbon footprint, by improving foundation verification, optimising designs, reducing material waste and enhancing site productivity, while maintaining high standards of safety and reliability. 🌱

Standards are often viewed only as the final published document. In reality, they are the outcome of years of technical discussions, consensus-building and the dedication of industry experts and volunteers who generously contribute their time, knowledge and experience.

🎉 Congratulations to everyone involved in the development of SS 723:2026!

Together, we continue to shape a safer, more productive and more sustainable built environment through standards. 🌱🏙️

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22/07/2026

2-Day Workshop on Basic Design of Concrete Structures - EC2:2024 vs EC2 (First Edition)

With the introduction of the second generation of Eurocodes, structural engineers need to understand the key changes in EC0, EC1 and EC2 and their impact on the design of reinforced concrete structures.

Join us for this 2-day practical workshop conducted by Professor Kang Hai Tan from Nanyang Technological University, where participants will gain practical insights into structural design principles, load combinations, structural analysis, second-order effects, flexural and shear design, punching shear, column design, and detailing requirements under the updated Eurocodes.

🗓️ 28 and 29 Sep 2026
📍Ballrooms 1 & 2, Level 3, Amara Hotel
🕰️ 9.00 am to 5.30 pm

For registration, please use this link: https://portal.ies.org.sg/programmes/55f25012-c1db-41a3-b832-ebbdcb6304c8

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21/07/2026

Digital Transformation on the Regional Stage - INWED 2026

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) 2026, IES proudly participated in the regional webinar "Engineering Intelligence: Shaping the Future Through Collaboration and Innovation," co-hosted by the IEM Women Engineers Section and WE-AFEO on 23 June 2026.

Representing Singapore and IES, Er. Sharron Ng delivered a keynote on "Singapore's Experience in Enhancing Construction Through Digital Collaboration and Innovation."

Key Highlights from the Session:
🏗️ Addressing Workforce Challenges: How Remote Site Supervision (RSS) tackles manpower constraints and an ageing workforce by replacing traditional site visits with digital-first workflows.

🛠️ BCA Sandbox & Collaboration: Insights from working alongside the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) to pilot and standardize RSS in Singapore.

📍 Case Study Spotlight: How the Tampines Changkat Community Club project utilised live streaming, event tracking, and digital sign-offs to balance efficiency with professional accountability.

💡 The AI Horizon: What’s next for RSS through AI, BIM-Digital Twin integration, and predictive analytics.

The event brought together engineering voices from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore to foster cross-border collaboration.

Thank you to Er. Sharron Ng for championing Singapore's digital engineering journey on the ASEAN stage, and congratulations to IEM Women Engineers Section and WE-AFEO for putting together such a meaningful regional exchange! 🌟

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20/07/2026

Wait, you didn’t know we collaborate with IHLs? 👁️👄👁️
 
Yup, we are actively partnering with IHLs across Singapore — like Temasek Polytechnic — to bring the engineering industry straight to your campus!
 
Here is what we do: ✨
Student Chapters – Your direct link to industry mentors right at school. 🚌                     
Exclusive Technical Visits – Going behind the scenes of real-world engineering projects. Networking Sessions – Connecting you with industry pros to kickstart your career. 🤝 
 
More than just classes. 🛠️ Join IES-TP to explore the engineering industry, give back to the community, and make lifelong friends! 
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17/07/2026

A Successful Day of Knowledge Sharing at the IES–LTA Seminar on Lean Construction: Station Rejuvenation Works! 🚀

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for this seminar, jointly organised by the IES Civil & Structural Technical Committee and Transportation & Traffic Division in collaboration with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on 13 July 2026.

The seminar brought together engineers and industry professionals to exchange ideas on the use of Lean Construction to deliver station rejuvenation works more efficiently and safely.

The programme featured insightful presentations from experts across LTA, SMRT, BCA, industry partners, and international organisations, covering topics such as lean construction methodologies, digital transformation, DfMA, design optimisation, construction robotics and practical case studies from live railway projects.

We were also honoured to have Mr Ng Lang, Chief Executive of LTA, as our Guest-of-Honour, and IES President Mr Mervyn Sirisena for the opening address.

A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers, moderators, organising committee members and participants for making the seminar a success. Your contributions and active discussions continue to strengthen collaboration across the industry as we work towards delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable rail infrastructure.

We look forward to welcoming everyone again at future IES events.🙌

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