Course Code: BPM115
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Synopsis

BPM115 Materials Technology provides students an insight into material properties and their applicability in different buildings, facilities and event venues. Key considerations may include speed of construction, balancing durability with expediency and even corporate image. Students learn to evaluate each material that may make up a component, and several sub-systems that may make up a system to serve a function within a building or during and event. Several systems (e.g weather screens, ventilation fans) would be used to illustrate these considerations so as to demonstrate the rationale for selecting certain materials.
Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

  • Properties of Major Classes of Materials and Performance of Materials
  • Roles of Building Materials
  • Classifications of Building Materials
  • Need for Intervention
  • Main Considerations in Material Selection
  • Understanding Building Failures
  • Material Selection in a Tender Process
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Handing Over Protocol
  • Alternative Building Structures
  • Green Building Systems
  • Building Systems Function

Learning Outcome

  • Define quality assurance/control in the application of material
  • Describe the major classes of materials for structure and architectural materials
  • Indicate the major strengths/weaknesses of common materials
  • List the different criteria in the procurement and selection of material in a project
  • Explain the inter-dependability with other discipline in the management of a building
  • Discuss alternative materials
  • Demonstrate an ability to recommend materials selection for a built environment project
  • Appraise the quality of material used in a project
Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Who Should Attend

Executive who requires knowledge in Building and Project Management.


Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling

This course equips learners with essential knowledge of building material properties, selection criteria, performance considerations, and common material failures. These skills are directly relevant for roles in construction, facilities management, and project specification, where informed material choices impact durability, safety, sustainability, cost, and lifecycle performance. It also supports upskilling and reskilling by strengthening learners’ ability to evaluate materials, apply quality assurance processes, and recommend appropriate materials for different building systems.


Admissions Prerequisites

  • Diploma or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Please refer to Undergraduate CET Admission Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate CET Modular Courses.

 

Schedule

WeekDayTimeTopic
2Thursday7pm - 10pm
  • Properties of Major Classes of Materials and Performance of Materials
  • Roles of Building Materials
4Thursday7pm - 10pm
  • Classifications of Building Materials
  • Need for Intervention
6Thursday7pm - 10pm
  • Main Considerations in Material Selection
  • Understanding Building Failures
8Thursday7pm - 10pm
  • Material Selection in a Tender Process
  • Quality Assurance and Control
10Thursday7pm - 10pm
  • Handling Over Protocol
  • Alternative Building Structures
12Thursday7pm - 10pm
  • Green Building Systems
  • Building Systems Function

 

Assessments

The overall course grade is determined by

  • Assignments, Online Test, Written Exam

 

Trainer Info

Mr Liew Yew Kim is a Chartered Engineer and Professional Engineer with over 18 years of experience in offshore and onshore pipeline engineering, LNG facilities, and major infrastructure projects across Asia and the Middle East. He holds a Master of Science in Water Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Environmental) and currently serves as Project Manager/Lead Engineer at INTECSEA Singapore. His expertise spans feasibility studies, detailed engineering, construction management, pipeline integrity, and hydrology and hydraulic engineering, with project experience across Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East.

A/P Tan Teng Hooi is the Head of SUSS’s Graduate Diploma in Project Management & Masters of Built Environment programmes. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, an M.Sc. (Civil) from National University of Singapore, and a B.Eng. (Hons) First-Class from University of Singapore. With decades of academic, industry and leadership experience, he is recognized for contributions to structural engineering, construction technology and professional standards.


Course Completion requirements

  • Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
  • Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
  • The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
  • Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.

 

Course Fees, payment and refund policy

  International Participants Singapore Citizens (below 40yrs), Permanent Residents Singapore Citizens (40yrs and above) SkillsFuture Mid - Career Enhanced Subsidy1Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 (Singaporean and PRs)
Full Course Fees (A) $1,753.00$1,461.00$1,461.00 $1,461.00
SSG Grant Rate (B) 0%70%70%70%
SSG Grant (C)- $1,022.70$1,022.70$1,022.70
Nett course fees
(A) - (C) = (D) 		$1,753.00$438.30$438.30$438.30
9% GST on Nett course fees (E)$157.77$39.45$39.45$39.45
SSG Enhanced Funding Rate (F)0%0%20%20%
SSG Enhanced Grant (G)-- $292.20$292.20
Total nett course fee payable, including GST
(D) + (E) - (G) = (H)		$1,910.77$477.75$185.55$185.55

1 Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
2 Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singapore citizens and PRs) aged 21 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.

For the various payment modes, please refer here.

For the refund policy, please refer here. 

For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:

Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]