2024 JTC Industry Seminar on Innovations in Structural Engineering and the Book Launch of 'Design of High-Performance Pre-Engineered Steel Concrete Composite Beams for Sustainable Construction'

On 31 August 2024, JTC hosted the 2024 Industry Seminar on Innovations in Structural Engineering Systems, bringing together over 250 representatives from 70 companies, agencies, and institutions in the built environment sector. The seminar showcased groundbreaking innovations in structural engineering systems, developed in collaboration with partners, including the Singapore Institute of Technology, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, National University of Singapore, and SEN Engineering.

At the seminar, Prof Chiew Sing Ping, Head of the Construction Technology Innovation Laboratory (CTIL), presented a groundbreaking innovation—the design of High-Performance Composite Beam (HPCB) using pre-engineered S460 steel sections. This innovation was developed under the applied research project titled ‘High-Performance Pre-Engineered Steel Concrete Composite Beams for Sustainable Construction,’ funded by JTC.

A key highlight of the seminar was the official launch of the book "Design of High-Performance Pre-Engineered Steel Concrete Composite Beams for Sustainable Construction", authored by Prof Chiew Sing Ping, along with co-authors from the CTIL research team, JTC, and Woh Hup (Private) Limited. This comprehensive resource guide provides industry professionals with practical insights and explores innovative approaches to sustainable construction. Centred on pre-engineered S460 steel sections, the book introduces design equations derived from the Eurocode 4 framework, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical applications to enhance sustainability in heavily loaded and long-spanned industrial buildings.

Book launch of “Design of High-Performance Pre-Engineered Steel Concrete Composite Beams for Sustainable Construction” at the JTC Industry Seminar. (From left) Er. Thanabal Kaliannan, BCA Commissioner of Building Control; Er. Prof. Chiew Sing Ping, Head of Construction Technology Innovation Laboratory, SIT; and Mr. Calvin Chung, JTC Assistant CEO (Engineering & Operations).

Front cover of the “Design of High-Performance Pre-Engineered Steel Concrete Composite Beams for Sustainable Construction” book.

CTIL extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Guest-of-Honor, Building and Construction Authority Commissioner Er. Thanabal Kaliannan, for his inspiring address. His call to embrace innovative solutions that enhance productivity, reduce project costs, and lower embodied carbon reflects the industry’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.

We would also like to express our gratitude to JTC Corporation for hosting this pivotal event, and to all attendees and industry partners whose expertise contributed to its success. This collaboration between industry and academia is essential to advancing our field and fostering sustainable, efficient building practices.