Synopsis
Topics
- Construction IT, Update on BIM journey in Singapore
- Virtual design and construction
- IT in facilities management such as FCC and BAS
- Basics in BIM
- Benefits of BIM, Maintainable Design Appraisal System (MiDAS), Smart FM - IoT integration, New Features of FMS: new model engine for digital twin, Autodesk Forge, and a mobile app to facilitate the BIM-FM process
- Reading and navigation
- Rendering and modelling
- Integration and 4D BIM
- Regulatory submission procedures
- BIM for the facilities manager
- Best practices
- The future of BIM
Learning Outcome
- Discuss the uses of construction IT and BIM in facilities management
- Appraise the practices of BIM
- Assess the value of BIM
- Examine building information using BIM
- Recommend BIM techniques in facilities management
- Improve facilities management practices by using BIM
Who Should Attend
Executive who requires knowledge in facilities management.
Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling
This course is highly relevant to employment, upskilling and reskilling by equipping learners with practical BIM-enabled digital competencies that support efficient, data-driven and future-ready facilities and asset management.
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
| Week | Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7pm - 10pm | From Design to Operations: Applications and Value of BIM |
| 2 | 7pm - 10pm | Lab Exercise: Revit Modelling for Asset and Facility Data |
| 3 | 7pm - 10pm | BIM-Enabled Asset Management Frameworks and Data Standards |
| 4 | 7pm - 10pm | Lab Exercise: Foundations of Digital Twin Creation |
| 5 | 7pm - 10pm | Lab Exercise: Expanding and Enriching the Digital Twin |
| 6 | 7pm - 10pm | Contractual and Organizational Considerations for BIM-FM Deployment |
Assessments
The overall course grade is determined by
- Assignments, Online Test, Written Exam
Trainer Info
Mr Richard Sugandha is a built-environment technologist and entrepreneur, and the Co-Founder & CEO of Twinlogic Pte Ltd. He specializes in BIM-enabled digital twins for facilities management, helping organizations structure, visualize, and operationalize building and asset data across the lifecycle. Richard has worked extensively with public and private asset owners across the Asia-Pacific region and is an experienced lecturer and guest speaker on BIM for FM, digital twins, and smart asset strategies, with a strong focus on practical adoption and real-world outcomes.
Mr Whiz Chua is an experienced lecturer in the Built Environment, currently teaching across university, specialist diploma, and polytechnic programmes. He is actively engaged as a technical consultant and advisor in renewable energy, smart factory systems, facilities management platforms, BIM/FM integration, chemical recycling, and smart city initiatives across Asia. He brings extensive leadership experience from professional institutes and national committees, including strategy, innovation, professional development, BIM-FM integration, and design-for-maintainability frameworks. He has also served on national competition judging panels and held executive leadership roles overseeing global smart city consulting, design & operations.
Mr Farhan Imran is a structural engineer and infrastructure advisor with over 14 years of experience delivering major projects across global markets. He began his career in structural engineering, contributing to several landmark developments and building a strong technical foundation. His transition into infrastructure advisory expanded his expertise into business continuity, asset management, and risk based decision making, while also enabling him to lead digital solution development for clients throughout the Built Environment lifecycle. Drawing on deep knowledge of structural design, BIM, and digital technologies, he helps organizations maximize the value of their assets from concept to operations. Farhan also serves as an adjunct lecturer at the BCA Academy (Singapore) and other institutes of higher learning, teaching BIM implementation and strategic adoption across all project phases.
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 Subsidy1 | Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 (Singaporean and PRs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Course Fees (A) | $1,927.00 | $1,606.00 | $1,606.00 | $1,606.00 |
| SSG Grant Rate (B) | 0% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| SSG Grant (C) | - | $1,124.20 | $1,124.20 | $1,124.20 |
| Nett course fees (A) - (C) = (D) | $1,927.00 | $481.80 | $481.80 | $481.80 |
| 9% GST on Nett course fees (E) | $173.43 | $43.36 | $43.36 | $43.36 |
| SSG Enhanced Funding Rate (F) | 0% | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| SSG Enhanced Grant (G) | - | - | $321.20 | $321.20 |
| Total nett course fee payable, including GST (D) + (E) - (G) = (H) | $2,100.43 | $525.16 | $203.96 | $203.96 |
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]