Project Management Essentials: Key Stages and Best Practices

Project Management Essentials: Key Stages and Best Practices

Overview

This comprehensive 1-day workshop provides a compact overview to effectively prepare the participants to face the dynamism of project management from start to finish, employing the best practices in the built environment with focus in the construction industry. Participants will explore the typical inception and planning stages including design coordination, integration of foreign technologies to comply with local codes with the consultants and overall construction planning with the builder.  The tender stage addresses the common contract types, budgeting, bidding selection as well as a brief introduction to the Security of Payment Act. The construction stage places emphasis on overall project coordination, project scheduling, critical path identification, safety risk assessment and human resource management during periods of contention. Authorities’ clearances detail necessary permits and critical inspections, while the project handover stage covers final account closure with vendors, operation maintenance, defect liability and dispute resolution. Ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their project management skills and knowledge in the construction sector.

Course Benefits

Master Essential Project Management Skills

• Gain expertise in all key stages of project management, tailored for the construction industry.

Enhance Coordination and Safety

• Improve skills in project coordination, safety management, and effective team collaboration.

Navigate Authority Clearances

• Learn the processes for obtaining essential permits and clearances to keep projects on track.

Target Audience

• Construction Project Managers

• Construction Supervisors

• Site Engineers

• Quantity Surveyors

• Safety Officers

• Consultants and Coordinators

• Architects and Engineers

Course Outline

Inception and Planning Stage

• Design Coordination

• Incorporation of Foreign Technologies, Intent Drawings/System in Singapore for Local Consultant to Regularization to Local Code

• The Involvement of Architect, Structural Engineers and Mechanical/Electrical/Fire Engineers

• SCDF (Singapore Civil Defence Force) and BCA Requirements

• 3D BIM Requirements

Tender Stage

• The Involvement of the Consultant Quantity Surveyor (QS)

• Different Types of Contracts in Singapore

• Security of Payment Act in Singapore SOPA

• Variations, Budgeting and Cashflow Forecast

Construction Stage

• Culture of Construction

• Project Coordination

• Consultant Team – Qualified Personnels

• Inspection Team – Resident Engineers and Resident Technical Officers

• Workplace Safety Team – Safety and Environmental Officers

• Site and Coordination Team – Project Director, Project Manager, Site Engineer, Coordinators

Authorities Clearances

• Essential Permits to Start Work
• Underground Services Check
• BCA ST Submissions and ERSS Submission
• Role of Resident Inspectors (RI)
• TOP/CSC Clearances

Project Handover Stage

• Operation Maintenance Manual (OMM), Warranties and Guaranties

• Defect Liability Period (DLP)

• Account and Commercial Settlement

• Dispute, Legal and Adjudication

Course Fees (Incl GST)

SCAL member: $300.00

Non-member: $350.00

Trainer Profile

Kent Ang

MBA, C(Eng).    

Education:

Master of Business Administration - SMU

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering – NTU

Diploma Mechanical and Electrical Coordination  (MEP) - BCA

Diploma Construction Engineering (C&S) - BCA

Diploma Building Cost Measurement (QS) - BCA

Experience:

Mr. Kent, Ang Kiat Boon is currently working as Senior Manager, Projects in Resorts World Sentosa under the umbrella of the Construction Project Management department tasked to develop the hotels, casino, and resorts for RWS 2.0. He joined RWS in 2026 after he has TOP and settled his final account closure of his projects in 2025. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the Singapore Management University, Electrical and Electronics Engineering degree from the Nanyang Technological University and is a Chartered Engineer (Engineering Project Management) from the Institute of Engineers, Singapore. Formally trained in MEP, Building Cost Measurement (QS) and Construction Engineering studies from the Building Control Authority Academy, the multi-faceted vigor of his training received together with his extensive track record of field experience allows him to manage and coordinate projects effectively by connecting the dots between the mechanical and electrical services with the structural works using BIM technologies to preserve the Architectural intent of the developments, as well as to balance the demands of the stakeholders to align with the contractual requirements of the projects. The style of management he practices, advocates negotiation, clarity and mostly importantly resolving disputes timely and settling final accounts amicably throughout his career without escalating to litigation. Earlier in his career, he worked as a site engineer in Singapore involving the construction of luxury condominiums and have worked for a period of time in Ho Chin Minh City to complete the development of Saigon Centre/Takashimaya project, his scope focusing on the coordination of interior design works in Vietnam.  He later advanced to the position of General Manager in his previous career appointment, serving as the Employer’s Representative (ER) in the REDAS contract design and build project with NEA to complete the successful TOP in 2025 of the 1st Mechanical and Biological Plant (MBT) in Singapore and concurrently served as one of the Project Managers involved in the construction of Singapore Power, 1st Underground 230kV Substation in Labrador Park overseeing the successful interfacing and commissioning of the Electrical Transformers and Chill Water System works to TOP in 2025. His career works also encompasses him to travel regionally such as Japan and China to witness (FAT) Factory Acceptance Tests and for various business activities purposes. As an experienced senior manager and a seasoned adjunct lecturer in various training institutes, it is common for him to run into his students working alongside him during his course of career as he sees them graduate from their courses. Kent enjoys reading legal articles and in his free time, he is active in RWS corporate social responsibility work, serving as a volunteer in social services and community work.