SECA SG

Invitation To 45th SECA Annual General Meeting / Members' Networking Dinner
2021-03-29
29th March 2021 – We are pleased to invite all members to our Annual General Meeting and Members’ Networking Dinner. Please refer to the invitation notice sent on 22nd March 2021 to your registered email address.
Event details – Date: Friday, 23rd April 2021 at 6.30pm. Venue: Ramada By Wyndham Singapore at Zhongshan Park, Balestier Ballroom, Level 2,
SECA is glad to have Mr Yeo Teck Keng, Managing Partner of YTK Management Consultants Pte Ltd to share his views on the “Impact of the Government Budget 2021 on Businesses and Individuals” during the event.
Due to the prevailing Covid-19 restrictions, physical attendees are restricted to a maximum of fifty (50) pax on site only. Therefore, each membership will only be entitled to one (1) on-site attendee on First-come-first-serve basis. All other attendees will only be allowed to participate via Zoom during the AGM proceedings.
In appreciation of the attendees participating in the AGM via Zoom, SECA will give a token NTUC Fairprice Voucher worth $30. This voucher is to be claimed from the SECA office three (3) days after the AGM.
The Membership Update Form (if you had sent recently, please do not re-submit) and Data Protection Notice are enclosed in the email for your attention and action. Please update if there is any change and send it back to the SECA office as soon as possible so that we can update your profile on the SECA website. Please include a brief description of your business / trade services for referral use on our website.
In addition, kindly fill up the Proxy Form (also attached in the email) for you for the purpose of Nomination of New Council Member(s) and/or giving proxy to the Chairman of the Meeting to act on your behalf if you are unable to attend this AGM.
Please do send in your replies to us by Friday, 9th April 2021 via email sing.seca@gmail.com.
We look forward to an enjoyable evening with all of you!
Yours faithfully,
Mr John Tan
SECA President

SECA's 45th Annual General Meeting / Members' Networking Dinner
2021-04-23
23rd April 2021 – Ramada By Wyndham Singapore at Zhongshan Park
SECA’s 45th AGM / Members’ Networking Dinner kicked off with the opening speech by SECA President Mr John Tan, and this was followed by an insightful presentation by Mr Yeo Teck Keng, Managing Partner of YTK Management Consultants Pte Ltd on the “Impact of the Government Budget 2021 on Businesses and Individuals”.With strict Covid-19 measures in place, Team SECA still managed get the event up and running, making it fun and fruitful for all attendees.
We wish to thank all members for making this event successful.
Special thanks to the wonderful banquet and events team at Ramada By Wyndham Singapore for the excellent service.
Till the next time we meet, stay safe and healthy, everyone!
From: Team SECA

Distribution of SECA Masks To All Members
2021-05-16
16th May 2021 – To All SECA Members,
As our country begins Phase 2 (Heightened Alert), we will face increased challenges to our operations, but as before, we should all do our best to excel and ride these challenging times out.
SECA has proceeded to issue our Antimicrobial masks to all our members. The masks are 3 ply, washable/resusable, and comes with a slot for filters.
Stay Safe and Healthy, Everyone!
Regards,
Team SECA
16th May 2021

Mask On And Stay Safe, Everyone!
2021-06-16
With effect from 14th June 2021, Singapore has returned to Phase 3 (Heightened Alert).
The SECA Management Committee reminds all members to continue with good practices in our workplace and business operations.
The Simple Measures Matter.
Stay Safe and Healthy, Everyone!
For Covid-19 Updates in Singapore, do go to: https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19

From: Team SECA

Schneider Electric - An Introduction To EV Chargers
2021-06-17
17th June 2021 – Singapore had recently announced its ambitious target to phasing out Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles by 2040. Singapore has since introduced several initiatives in this area. These include an Electric Vehicle (EV) early adoption incentive and a rebate for purchases of EV cars and taxis for the period 2021 to 2023.
SECA is doing our part by updating our members with the Installation and Maintenance of EV chargers and other related services.
Schneider Electric recently hosted fellow SECA members at its Singapore HQ to share insights into electrical panels and electrical work relating to EV chargers. We would to express our appreciation to Schneider Electric Singapore for this valuable knowledge-sharing session.
For SECA members who were unable to attend the first session, Schneider Electric Singapore’s Ashok Menghani (SECA Council Member) will organise another session for your benefit.
Thank you for arranging these sessions, Ashok!

Discussion with Prime Minister's Office On Covid-19 Impact
2021-06-23
23rd June 2021 – We met up with representatives from the Community Liaison Unit (CLU) of the Prime Minister’s Office via Zoom today. Our focus was on the impact of the Covid-19 situation on the construction industry, particularly on electrical contractors and workers. We would like to thank the CLU in taking the time effort for this constructive meeting.
Our members continue to face challenges in various areas. Examples of these are: a general decrease in business activities, worker productivity, increases in materials costs, manpower shortages, changing / new policies, and attracting the younger generation to join our industry. These concerns were raised and noted during this meeting, with further discussions and actions to follow.
As an association representing our industry members, we will continue to engage the relevant government bodies to address such matters. SECA strongly believes that such direct feedback and community-engagements will better enable our country’s policy planning and roll-outs. Our industry and members’ lot will then improve.
Representing SECA were – Mr John Tan, Mr Somchai Virabhak, Mr Edward Kway, Mr Keith Lai, Mr Larry Chua, Mr Ng Chuan Yong, and Mr Goh Som Seng.

SECA's Discussion With Minister of State And BCA CEO
2021-07-07
7th July 2021 – SECA recently met up with Minister Tan Kiat How (Minister of State in the Ministry for National Communications, Information and Ministry for National Development), Mr Kelvin Wong (Chief Executive Officer – BCA) and their respective teams to discuss matters which are adversely affecting the future advancement of our industry.
In the Zoom meeting, we raised the challenges brought about by the ongoing Covid-19 situation, specifically focusing on the areas of price increases in raw material and other supplies, and also the detrimental effects on productivity of related parties. All parties to agreed to involve more parties to see how best we can alleviate or resolve these issues.
SECA directly engages with government institutions based on inputs of our members. We strongly believe that all parties can mutually benefit from an open and constructive discussion arena.
We encourage individuals and companies in the construction and electrical industries to join us as members. Through a larger and wider member base, we can serve our members’ interests better.
Representing SECA were – Mr John Tan, Mr Somchai Virabhak, Mr Edward Kway, Mr Larry Chua, Mr Goh Som Seng, Mr Keith Lai and Mr Tai Chee Yick.
To Join SECA – https://www.seca.sg/members/

Zoom Call With BCA's Manpower Strategy & Planning Group
2021-08-24 09:30 - 11:00 (Asia/Singapore)
We had a productive discussion with BCA’s Manpower Strategy & Planning Group on 24th August 2021 to better coordinate our efforts in both our manpower efforts.

This is a follow-up to our previous discussions with Minister of State Mr Tan Kiat How, the Building Construction Authority (BCA) and the Community Liaison Unit from the Prime Minister’s Office seeks to reduce the weaknesses / gaps in order to strengthen the robustness and sustainability of the local construction / electrical engineering sectors.

The collapse of one of the largest contractors in the industry, the Greatearth group, has sent shockwaves throughout the industry, with the flow-on effects not yet fully felt, especially by the smaller players like subcontractors.

To reduce the risks of (or even preventing) such incidences occurring in the future, SECA believes in taking a proactive approach. We have put forward suggestions such as those practiced in the United Kingdom (eg. a Price Fluctuation contractual regime), and an Extension of Time regime which will alleviate some of the supply and logistics problems faced by firms.

SECA’s objective is to strengthen our industry, through attracting new blood and contributing to upskilling. We will continue to work upon is industry career training, promotion and retention, working closer with education institutions and improvements in managing the LEW regime.

– Team SECA

SECA Legal Clinic - Covid-19 Relief Act ("COTMA")
2021-09-24 16:00 - 17:00
SECA recently held a legal clinic on Insights to Claims of Sharing The Burden of Increased Labour Costs on 24th September 2021.

Singapore’s construction industry continues to face tough challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with labour and material costs spiralling due to supply shortages and various restrictions and fellow SECA members too have been badly affected.

With this in mind, the talk shared aspects of the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act (“COTMA”), mainly focusing on art 2 for extension of time and Part 10A for relief for the increase in foreign manpower salary. The government has come out with various relief and assistance measures, and companies will still need to know what actions to take to utilise them.

In the talk, the notable deadlines shared included –
– For Part 2 – to serve notice by 30th Sep 2021, and
– For Part 10A – Deadline to Apply to Assessor (non-SOPA) relief by 14 Oct 2021

Team SECA would like to thank all 63 participants for making this clinic lively and Mr Eric Ng of Malkin & Maxwell LLP for taking time off his busy schedule to hold this clinic.

Members, if you have any queries on this matter, please approach Eric on this.

Regards,
Team SECA – Doing our part to help fellow industry participants.

Training Course Available
2022-02-24 09:00 - 2022-02-25 18:00 | 10 Gul Avenue, Singapore 629654, 10 Gul Avenue, 629654, Singapore
ON Engineers LEW Preparatory Course
ON Engineers is the pioneer in providing the Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) Course, first started in September 2013 under the company’s old name Quality Power Management Pte Ltd (“QPM”).
The course main objective remains unchanged – to share our experience and knowledge as the leading provider of professional LEW services to enable course attendees to be better prepared in attaining their Electrical Worker licences.
With such a large pool of knowledge to be shared, we will continually improve to enable our course to be the best in the industry.
The course is structured into eight modules, which each module facilitated by ON Engineers’ team members experienced in each scope.

Details

Module1
Introduction & Overview of Singapore’s LEW Regime

Module2
EMA Licensing, CS3 and Turn-On Procedures

Module3
Electrical Hazards & Safety Practices

Module4
SS638:2018 (Formerly CP5) – Design, Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations in Compliance

Module5
Other Mandatory Code of Practice such as Generator Requirements and Temporary Supply Requirements

Module6
Electrical Testing for Inspection and Turn-On

Module7
Design Requirement for LV Switchboards

Module8
Question & Answer for Course Review

Course Details

Trainers
ON Engineers’ LEWs and experienced staff

Location
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Time
09:00 AM – 06:00 PM

Fees
$1,177.00 ((inclusive of GST)
$963 (Payment made one month before course date)
10% Off For SECA Members

Meals
Lunch and 2 tea breaks

For more details of the course and FAQ, please click HERE.
If you are a member of the Singapore Electrical Contractors and Licensed Electrical Workers Association (“SECA”) and are interested to attend, please click HERE.
For enquiries, kindly contact us at : +65 6795 4666 or : training@onengineers.com.

Photographs of Past Classes
