ABOUT COPPER & BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Modern homes, offices and manufacturing plants make extensive use of copper, inside and out. Its efficiency allows incorporation for use as:

  • structural components
  • wires and pipes
  • design and aesthetics
  • heating and air-conditioning systems and more

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Building Strength with Copper

Banjar Heads Electrical Safety Awareness Workshop

Published on: 30 Aug 2008, 05:25 pm in In Indonesia

ID FlagTo update the electrical community in Bali on the new revised PUIL standard, CDC-SEA worked with PT PLN to spread positive messages to the Bali residential village community. A variety of industry players turned up during the event and explored information exchanges in the full-day event.

At the end of the event, the Banjar heads understood the importance of electrical safety. Surveys were gathered from participants for our next rewiring projects. The team also interviewed the Banjar heads to know more about Banjar areas
wiring situation in Bali.

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Power Quality Tradeshow on EU-APQI

Published on: 30 Jul 2008, 04:20 pm in In Vietnam

CDC-SEA promotes copper at an exclusive tradeshow for power quality solutions organised by Schneider Electric Vietnam. This symposium is not only for consultants, contractors, technicians and Schneider Electric business partners... but also for all students come from technical universities and colleges.A fraction of the attendees are officials from power utilities companies in Danang and Central Vietnam.

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Completion and Press Event of the Bali Electrical Safety Project

Published on: 30 Jun 2008, 05:49 pm in In Indonesia

ID FlagWe mentioned at the beginning of the year that an Electrical Safety Campaign in Bali, Indonesia was in the making. we are now glad to let you know that Phase 1 of the Event has completed and a press event was organised to commemorate the completion of phase 1 Bali Arts Centre Rewiring Project.

 

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Knowledge and vocational skill competition

Published on: 3 Jun 2008, 10:17 am in In Thailand

  22nd WorldSkills Thailand 2008 is nation-wide skills competition for Thai youths who excel in technical skills. The multi-disciplinary event aims to:

  • Promote the image and status of technical/skilled personnel in Thailand
  • Accord recognition to the special talents and skills of our youths
  • Raise the standard of excellence in technical skills through competition
  • Generate greater public awareness and interest in technical education

One of the category includes "Electrical Installation and Safety". As you already know, electrical safety is an important area of electrical installers' work. They must be able to install, maintain and repair equipment so that they are safe to use. They must adhere to safe working practices without endangering themselves or others. And preparing the new generation  of installers to have the right technical knowledge is one of the key objectives in the Building and Construction program at CDC-SEA.

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Study Tour to exchange views on Electrical Installation training

Published on: 30 May 2008, 04:59 pm in In Thailand

VN flag A study tour was organised to help members of Thai Electrical and Mechanical Contractors Association, TEMCA understand good training practices adopted in Singaporen institutions. The convoy of 12 delegates spent 2 days in Singapore to widen horizons in the implementation of electrical installation and safety training courses.

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Memorandum of Understanding on the Electrical Safety Campaign in Aceh, Indonesia

Published on: 30 Dec 2007, 04:34 pm in In Indonesia

  CDC works with KONSUIL on an Aceh Electrical Safety Campaign is to establish an Inspection Team for the Electrical Safety Workshop in Aceh so to influence installation practices in the industry. Read More »

Electrical Safety Forum

Published on: 14 Dec 2007, 05:49 pm in In Vietnam

VN FlagA dedicated forum covering the subject of Protection for Safety: TCXDVN 394:2007 - Electrical Installation in Buildings in two cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

We facilitated the event with keen support from the Ministry of Construction and Schneider Electric Vietnam to promote the new codes of TCXDVN 394:2007. Participants found the seminar useful in understanding the new code and its implementation in the workplace. This was a continuation to our promotion effort for TCXDVN 394:2007 and international standards in electrical safety practices.

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Why does Singapore needs more energy-efficient buildings?

Published on: 23 Nov 2007, 05:01 pm in In Singapore

SG flag It was reported in a Singapore daily, The Straits Times on 23 Nov 2007 that Cambridge University architecture professor thinks homes and buildings in Singapore could be much better designed for the steamy climate.

Some examples he cited include single glazed glass panels which are often used in Singapore. Problem with glass panels is that they absorb heat quickly while failing to maximise natural ventilation.

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Passive Homes, anyone?

Published on: 23 Nov 2007, 03:22 pm in In Singapore

SG FLAGWhen can you call a house "passive"?

According to an article in the Singapore daily, Straits Times on 23 Nov 2007, "passive and low energy architecture" also known as PLEA, is a form of architecture that takes into account climatic and environmental conditions to help keep those living or working inside at a comfortable termperature.

 

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Signing Agreement with PLN Bali and other partners

Published on: 30 Oct 2007, 02:56 pm in In Indonesia

ID Flag Following a successful seminar organised by PLN Bali and CDC-SEA on 17 July 2007 on "PUlL 2000 Amendment 1 Electrical Safety Protection", a working group was formed to develop a more sustainable electrical safety campaign or Bali targeting at electrical designers, installers and homeowners.

This campaign was being facilitated and administered by PLN Bali with the support of CDC·SEA and together with
KONSUIL Bali, APEI Bali and AKLI Bali who have pledged to pool their resources and expertise to plan and implement an ongoing programme to serve as agent of change for electrical designs and installations to comply with PUlL's codes and standards. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 27 October 2007 to set out the framework on which they will work together.

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PUIL-2000 Amendment 1 Workshop

Published on: 30 Jul 2007, 11:15 am in In Indonesia

ID FlagTo update the electrical community in Bali on the new revised PUIL standard, CDC-SEA worked with PT PLN to spread positive messages to the Bali community. Wide variety of industry players turned up during the event and explored information exchanges in the full-day event.

This event was designed to lead to a Pilot project on furthering electrical safety messages in Bali. Initial plans include selection of a common facility for electrical safety audit and rewiring exercise. Watch out this space for more details soon!

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Electrical Safety Workshop

Published on: 5 Jun 2007, 11:29 am in In Vietnam

VN FlagIn May this year, CDC-SEA organised a workshop covering the subject of Protection for Safety: TCXDVN 394:2007 - Electrical Installation in Buildings in two cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

We facilitated the event with keen support from the Ministry of Construction and Schneider Electric Vietnam to promote the new codes of TCXDVN 394:2007.

Participants found the seminar useful in understanding the new code and its implementation in the workplace. China's experiences have enabled Vietnam to anticipate potential barriers in implementing the new codes.

 

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