Sustainability is now a critical pillar in the construction industry, not only from a compliance perspective but as a driver of project quality, client trust, and long-term business resilience. This seminar equips construction professionals with the insights and tools to apply ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles effectively on-site, aligning with both Singapore's Green Plan 2030 and international sustainability standards.
The seminar explores key global frameworks, including ISO14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems), ISO 20400 (Sustainable Procurement), UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), contextualized specifically for the construction sector.
The core focus of the webinar:
Empowering construction professionals to lead sustainability efforts on-site
Aligning practices with local mandates and international ESG standards
Introduction to ESG in Construction
Global Sustainability Standards and Frameworks
Local Alignment: SG Green Plan & BCA Green Mark
ESG Leadership at the Site Level
Practical Tools and Compliance
Understand ESG fundamentals and their role in construction
Interpret and apply international sustainability standards relevant to their scope of Work
Align project delivery with ISO 14001, ISO 20400, UN SDGs, and local mandates
Recognise the principles behind GRI and TCFD and how they shape industry expectations
Translate ESG commitments into operational and leadership actions at the worksite
Project Managers and Site Leaders
WSH Officers and Environmental Coordinators
Procurement and Compliance Professionals
HR, Admin, and Sustainability Executives
SCAL / SLOTS member: $175.00
Non-member - $ 210.00
Dr. Shamsir Ali, Hon. D.H.Sc., MSc
HSE & Security Leader | ISO Standards Specialist | WSQ-Certified Educator
Dr. Shamsir Ali brings over 20 years of practical experience in Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and Supply Chain Security. With an MSc in Safety, Health, and Environment and ongoing doctoral research in Leadership and Strategic Management, his work bridges operational practice with leadership development.
He is a Registered WSH Officer, ACTA-certified trainer, and certified ISO 45001/14001/9001 auditor. His industry certifications, including TAPA and Business Continuity Planning, further reflect a strong understanding of leadership in complex, high-risk environments.
Dr. Shamsir has led sustainability and ESG initiatives across multiple organisations, and regularly facilitates WSQ-accredited training sessions. As the facilitator of this leadership workshop, he integrates his technical background with real-world leadership insights to help participants strengthen their ability to lead teams, communicate with clarity, and apply professional conduct in daily operations.
1.0 Day Course
Training Hours – 4.0 hours
Assessment Hours – 0 hours
English
This webinar is not eligible for funding.
Accreditation
SDU: 2 Units
Course Brochure
Sustainable Construction Leadership: Aligning ESG Performance with Global and Local Standards
RegisterCertification
An e-Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participant who complete the course with 100% attendance.
Replacement/Postponement
A notice of replacement / postponement together with the full particulars of the new participant (for replacement) must be given to us AT LEAST 3 working days before course commencement. A charge of S$50 (replacement) or S$100 (postponement) will be imposed on such changes.
Cancellation
A notice of cancellation must be given at least 3 working days before commencement of the course and 50% of course fee will be charged /returned. If notice is given less than 3 working days before the first day of the course, there will be no refund/100% charged.
Special Class
Available upon request.
For more information, please contact Ms Adalyn at 67939020 or email adalyn@scal-academy.com.sg.
“The training provided by SCAL’s experienced and knowledgeable trainers has equipped me with an excellent grasp of construction safety and allowed me to enhance worksite safety in Woh Hup”
“The course content is very relevant to my daily work and I will definitely recommend this course to my colleagues with design background at SCAL Academy.”
“SCAL Academy has a good understanding of how the industry works and the training is much better aligned with practical needs. The trainer also exhibited fantastic content knowledge and this enabled me to apply the concepts to my work.””
