Introduction
The objective is to expose the learners to the typical construction method, work sequence, equipment and management considerations for different types of construction projects, includes high-rise buildings, bridge construction, basement constructions, tunneling and reclamations. This course will also construction safety and legislation that cover work place safety and health, constructability and productivity, precast technology, structural appraisal and repair.
- Graduate Certificate in Construction Management
- FlexiMasters in Construction Management
Course Availability
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Date(s): 15 Aug 2023 to 12 Sep 2023
Time: 15, 22, 29 Aug & 5, 12 Sep 2023 / 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Venue: NTU Campus, LT15
Registration Closing Date: 25 Jul 2023
At the end of the course, learner will be able to understand:
1. Typical structural system adopted in high-rise building & bridge design;
2. Handling of different construction materials – concrete, rebar, formwork;
3. Construction sequence in high rise building & bridge construction;
4. Common equipment in high rise building & bridge construction;
5. Temporary supports in high rise building & bridge construction and;
6. Safety precautions and considerations in construction planning.Focuses on the construction technology for high rise building– concrete and steel buildings, and bridge constructions.
Working professionals who wish to develop skills that can be used in the Construction industry to aid in project management and other construction activities.
Standard Course Fee: S$1,620
SSG Funding Support | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | ||
Fee BEFORE funding & GST | Fee AFTER funding & 8% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) | S$1,500.00 | S$486.00 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$186.00 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old |
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.

Dr Teoh Bak Koon
Senior Lecturer, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Prior to joining NTU, Dr Teoh was the Deputy General Manager (Engineering) in Sembcorp Marine, heading a team of 100++ multi-disciplines engineers and designers, supporting EPCIC business that design and build offshore processing platforms/wellheads/accommodation facilities, FPSO topsides and modules for LNG plants. His personal experience includes engineering management, design and construction, loadout, transportation and installation engineering for the topsides, jackets, pipelines, and other subsea installations located at South East Asia, India as well as North Sea, for topsides of weight more than 16,000 metric tonnes and jackets weight more than 15,000 metric tonnes.
Besides offshore oil and gas projects, Dr Teoh also has many years of experience in the design and constructions of land base buildings and structures such as Ion Orchard (56 Storey residential tower cum 9 level shopping podium), Henderson Waves (award winning steel + timber pedestrian bridge), precast-prestressed concrete beams for pedestrian bridges and flyovers in Singapore. He also involved in the design of temporary support systems for open-cut constructions for MRT underground stations along circle line in Singapore.
COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT | Mapping of Master’s Courses |
CET809 Construction Management- Principles, planning and practices | 1 | CV6212 Construction Management |
CET810 Construction Management- Costing, estimating and tendering | 1 | |
CET811 Construction Management- Digital and technological applications, case studies | 1 | |
CET812 Construction Technology- Structural systems; Retaining structures and basement construction methodology and sequence | 1 | CV6213 Construction Technology |
CET813 Construction Technology- Construction of highrise building and bridges; Structural appraisal and repair process | 1 | |
CET814 Construction Technology- Recent advances in construction industry construction productivity; Workplace safety and health | 1 | |
CET815 Project Financing- Introduction to corporate finance and project finance, financial ratios and statements | 1 | CV6214 Project Financing |
CET816 Project Financing- Project finance and public private partnership of infrastructure projects | 1 | |
CET817 Project Financing- Financial model, risk management and case studies of PPP projects | 1 | |
CET818 International Construction & Marketing- Overview of local and global construction industry, fundamental analysis | 1 | CV6215 International Construction & Marketing |
CET819 International International Construction & Marketing- Strategic marketing, alliances and partnership for international construction | 1 | |
CET820 International Construction & Marketing-Opportunities and challenges of construction markets and strategies | 1 | |
CET821 Information Technology in Construction- ICT ad BIM for construction | 1 | CV6217 Information Technology in Construction |
CET822 Information Technology in Construction- BIM tools for architects and engineers | 1 | |
CET823 Information Technology in Construction- BIM and Lean construction and IDD | 1 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Construction Management (total 9AUs) and FlexiMasters in Construction Management (total 15AUs).
- SkillsFuture Credit approved.