mac - may 2015

LEARNING WITH GREAT

PASSIONBy Lim Tian Hock

C A DMay 2015 Issue

M A D ABOUT

10 M&E HACKS

YOU NEED TO KNOW!By AcePLP Daily Practitioners

FEATURES

THE OTHER ANG BROTHERBy Alumni, Kendrick Ang

We shape our

buildings and

afterwards,

our buildings

shape us.

Winston Churchill’s epic statement, is a fantastic observation of thearchitectural phenomenon, illuminating the fact that physical architecture isa static artefact and continues to transform us long after construction.

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ACEPLP BULLETINBEAT THE HEAT

EMPLOYEES’ CORNER

THE OTHER ANG BROTHERBY KENDRICK ANG

EVERY PROJECT IS A NEW GAINING EXPERIENCEBY SITI RAUDAH

DISCOVER INNOVATIVE DESIGNS BY ACEPLP BIM/ CAD ENGINEERS

MAY 2015

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LEARN WITH GREAT PASSIONBY LIM TIAN HOCK

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6 ESSENTIAL TIPS & TRICKSBY ZULKIFLI B MOHD AIN & KEE KAY LOKE

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THE FEATURES

PEOPLE

10 M&E HACKS YOU NEED TO KNOW BY ABDUL FATAH & MUHAMMAD RIDHWAN

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POPULAR ROLES IN AEC INDUSTRIES

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TIPS & TRICKS

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About 700 BC ago, the romans gave this month in which we write this issue, the Latin name – Aprillis. The traditional etymology is from the verb “aperire”, meaning “to open”, in allusion to the season when trees and flowers starts to blossom.

In part, that was our inspiration when we were assembling this issue. You would see a similar positive trait celebrated in our featured writers’ stories – developing a positive learning attitude and in other words, maintaining a quality of openness. Just like motivation, a positive learning attitude can be difficult to develop and maintain. However, it is possible if you commit yourself to think and act positively. One common principle we can see from a lot of management success books is – performance is a function of ability and attitude.

Speaking of learning, more contents are packed into this month’s Tips & Tricks and Resources columns to help you with refining your drafting skill: 6 Essential Tips & Tricks, 10 M&E Hacks You Need to Know and 5 BIM/CAD useful sites you can refer for SOS.

In months to come, we’ll be upping our content with more information for your learning as well, from tipping you with LTA text style standards to sharing engineers’ experiences and concerns that matter to you. Be sure to update yourself by visiting our employee’s blog, cadpro.sg and AcePLP’s Facebook page more often.

Finally, flip over to People’s column (3 onwards) for part II on some of the popular roles in the industry and ways to survive this hot season.

In the meantime, we hope you will enjoy this issue; tips from our daily practitioners and much more about the life and craft of our featured engineers. Sometimes I find myself turning to our employees and engineers for inspiration. I leave you with lines from Tian Hock’s article “Having a goal is not enough, you need to have a learning attitude to work towards it”.

Here’s wishing you a May full of light and joy!

Shareen Tam

Shareen TamMAC Editor

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DISCOVER

innovative designsBY ACEPLP BIM/CAD ENGINEERS

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Rendering of a library café created using Autodesk Revit software.

Image courtesy of Nur Athirah Binte Razali (Batch 112).

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Rendering of a 2-storey terrace created using Autodesk Revit software.

Image courtesy of Jonathan Lim (Batch 93).


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Rendering of an office space created using Autodesk Revit software..

Image courtesy of Jeremy Loo (Batch 116)..


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Rendering of a patio bar created using Autodesk Revit software.

Image courtesy of Tham Cheryl (Batch 117).


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Ten years ago when I was studying in Temasek Polytechnic, CAD modelling was something that I always wanted to

explore. I graduated in year 2001 with a Diploma in Product Design Engineering.

During a career switch somewhere in year 2012, I ended up in landscaping industry. My duties ranged from handling

different types of projects with multiple time-frames and guidelines, to going through audits and inspections from

government bodies. Half a year later, AcePLP’s variety of advertisements caught my attention and this started me on my

current journey.

I went through six weeks of intensive in-house training and some of the classes were scheduled in the evening. The

training was divided into two weeks for AutoCAD, two weeks for MicroStation and another two for Revit. It was

strenuous to attend evening classes and in a blink of an eye, my batch mates and I are ready for our onsite attachments.

While waiting for my first attachment, I was roped into various in-house projects which involved the applications of

AutoCAD and Revit. I also had the opportunity to go for weekly BIM coordination meetings with BIM Coordinators,

Project Managers and external Engineers at client’s site office; mainly to discuss on how to resolve clashes between the

Plumbing and Sanitary (P&S) Services and other disciplines and at the same time, to understand the project requirements

and deliverables. As a new Engineer, it was an eye opening experience and because each project has its unique

challenges to overcome, I was able to hone my CAD drafting skills and knowledge. Getting to work alongside with our in-

house project coordinators and trainers has given me insights of what it is like working with the team.

Two months later, I went on my first onsite attachment as a BIM Modeller at Nylect Engineering Pte Ltd. I was working on

an international school building project and the BIM coordination had just began. On my first day, I was asked to produce

a model layout for the following day’s BIM coordination meeting. As the only BIM Modeller, there was no one there to

guide me at the client’s office and I was left to my own devices. Nevertheless, I managed to complete the work with the

skills and knowledge that I have acquired from my in-house project experience. Thereafter, I started to liaise with sub-

contractors and on some days, I would visit the actual site to check on the installation works and return back to office to

rectify discrepancies on the shop drawings. When I was four months into this assignment, I was approached by my Line

Manager to see if I am keen to take on a secondary BIM attachment which would run concurrently with my first. I was

eager to explore and therefore decided to take up this challenge.

Following that, my second attachment was a BIM assignment for Mixed Development project at Cyclet Electrical

Engineering Pte Ltd. I was mainly involved in CSD/SEM (Combined Services Drawing/ Structural Electrical and Mechanical)

submission, BIM modelling and coordination for M&E services for the respective levels.

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“Having a goal is not enough, you need to have a learning attitude so that you can work towards it”.

by Lim Tian Hock

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In September 2014, I was given an opportunity to be promoted to the position of Assistant BIM/CAD Trainer. Being unsure of myself, I sought career advice from the HR team, my seniors, Trainers and the Line Managers and eventually, I decided to take on this challenging role in order to pursue my interest in Project Management. I started off with preparing training materials, conducting day and evening classes. Subsequently, I was also roped in to work on the in-house BIM Pilot projects.

I believe learning and teaching are inseparable. I found that even as I was mentoring the new Engineers, I was also learning new things. I also believe that there is a constant need for learning, so that we can continuously grow and become better. Even now as a Trainer, I seek for continuous learning and I am passionate to share the skills, knowledge and experiences that I have acquired with the next generation of Engineers.

The AEC industry remain as one of the most challenging industries to work in because of its constant technological advancements. However, it is an amazing and meaningful industry to be in as this industry touches and involves the lives of many people. We also work with people from all walks of life and together, we build a better place for everyone to live in.

Lastly, my advice for juniors is to have career goals so that you have something to work towards. But having a goal is not enough, you need to have a learning attitude so that you can work towards it. For me, I always feel that there is a learning experience that we can take away from each attachment, be it good or bad.

Picture of 4D BIM Pilot Team MembersFrom left: Lim Yong Shen, Lim Tian Hock, Low Ying Hui, Ng Yik Fei, Muhammad Ridhwan, Gan Jun Long

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ESSENTIAL TIPS & TRICKS

BY ZUKIFLI BIN MOHD AIN & KEE KAY LOKE

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1. Importing Layers

Do not re-use a CAD file to duplicate layers that you need.

Instead, convert the file to .lasfile format and import into your CAD file.

By doing so, you can prevent any file lagging or corruption.

Eager to share your Tips & Tricks? Send in your contributions to [email protected].

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TIPS & TRICKS - AUTOCAD

2. Block Layers and Editors

Always ensure to set your block to the default layer zero (0) in block editor, to avoid facing difficulty to assign your block to the required layering and colour.

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3. ‘Divide’ Command

TIPS & TRICKS - AUTOCAD

Use command ‘Divide’ to section the object equally in a split of a second. Drop the traditional way of doing geometrical or lines calculation and follow these simple and fast steps:

1. Select the line object you want to divide.2. Type in the no. of segments for division. 3. Indicators will appear on your object for your selection (Ref to Fig. 1.0).

Fig. 1.0 Before applying command

Fig. 1.1 After applying command



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4. Setting Levels

TIPS & TRICKS - MICROSTATION

Having difficulties to assign your level to the respective objects? Follow these simple steps:

1. Go to Level Manager, check that your level is set to ‘By Level’ instead of ‘Overrides’ (Ref to Fig. 2.0).

2. Go to View Attributes and if your icon appears to be orange as shown in Fig.2.1, it means that Level Overrides is still active. Turn off the option in View Attributes and you will be able to assign desired levels to your respective objects.

Fig. 2.0 Level Manager

Fig. 2.1 View Attributes



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5. Setting Wall Constraints

When placing a wall, always remember to input the upper limit of the wall. Otherwise the wall height will end up higher than the next storey.

TIPS & TRICKS - REVIT

6. Floor Plans Insertion



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AutoCAD floor plans should be inserted to the Storey Plans instead of Site Plans.

A typical mistake of a wrong plan insertion is illustrated from the picture on the left.

Correct insertion of the AutoCAD floor plans to the respective levels will ease modelling process as the respective floors are segregated apart.

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I did Electronics (Computer & Networking) when I was still

studying in ITE. As the days went by, my enthusiasm in

engineering sector grew. Unlike other girls, I preferred to

craft, design, create and take on challenging tasks as my

hobbies. I would rather be repairing bicycles than playing

Barbie dolls. Don’t ask me why because I don’t have an

answer to your question.

After my ITE studies, I wanted to switch my interest but

was not willing to waste another 2 years just for another

NITEC certificate. I had a long break to consider if I wanted

to continue schooling or try my luck instead at searching

for a job with just a NITEC cert.

One morning, I tried my luck by sending my resume to a

Chinese company as a QC Technician, and was glad that I

made it. My QA Manager then told me that I was the

youngest and the only QC Technician with Electronics

background. It was okay for me though because I really

wanted to change my field of interest. From there on, I

have learnt about the Mechanical Industry’s expectation

and their standards. I was keen to learn anything as long as

it was not Electronics, and as per my expectations, this was

nothing like Electronics at all.

Not long after that, ITE called me and asked whether I was

interested in Higher Nitec. My mind-set totally changed at

that moment. I knew that education was important for my

future, especially because I was just only 18 years old.

I was given 2 days to think about it before they cancelled off my name from the list, in the end, I decided to pursue Higher NITEC.

Again, I had to serve 1½ years for my Higher NITEC for an Electronics Engineering certificate. I couldn’t switch to any other courses as the higher NITEC course was offered to me based on my current one. What I had to go through was much more complex than to my NITEC course. My practical examinations were no longer on just soldering a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), but more on protocols, cables for telephones/computers, IP addresses, WIFI as well as LAN & WAN networks through programming in the C# and C++ language.

Realising that my interest was not in Electronics, I knew I had to find a job which was not too dependent on Electronics, but could still make use of the basics. So while waiting for my Higher NITEC certificate, I looked for job opportunities. I did consider pursuing a part-time Diploma as well but eventually I gave it a miss.

As I browsed through JobStreet portal, I chanced upon AcePLP. I was quite curious about the job scope. I asked my friends studying Mechanics and they briefly explained to me what it was all about. I found it interesting and thus, I immediately sent my resume to them. I was then called up for an interview and made it through. Honestly, I didn’t have any knowledge in AutoCAD but when I saw the ribbons with icons, I felt kind of relieved because during my Secondary School years, I did a hands-on on CorelDraw so the icon just about saved my life! Thank God!

Every Project Is A New Gaining ExperienceSITI RAUDAH TALKS ABOUT HOW SHE MANAGED TO GO ON 3 DIFFERENT

PROJECTS, ALL DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF A BUILDING.

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How it all started…

On my first day, there were only 4 of us from Batch 96.

We had to learn AutoCAD 2D/3D, MicroStation 2D/3D and

Revit Architectural/Structural within 3 months. During

those 2 months or so, our schedule was so tight, with

assignments, homework and tests at the end of every 2

weeks.

If you were wondering what the difference is between

AutoCAD and MicroStation, it lies in the commands.

MicroStation uses numbering whereas AutoCAD uses

alphabetic. For 2D-wise, AutoCAD is more user-friendly

but MicroStation is more recommended for 3D modelling

as the graphics are better and the axis is easier to set. As

for Revit, it’s the best for 3D. It’s user-friendly and straight-

forward software where you don’t have to do 2D sections

based on the 3D drawings. Revit does it for you.

Ever heard about the night classes? Yes, I went through

that too. I picked up Tips & Tricks for AutoCAD &

MicroStation from Dave, CSD from Jack, Triforma from

Gregory, as well as Project Planning from Low Pak Sing.

They were generally really good in making the lessons

interesting although it may seem boring at times. You

won’t understand why you need it when you’re

undergoing In-House training but when you are doing your

on-the-job training, you’ll then realise the usefulness. Pay

attention during lessons because if not, I can ensure that

you’ll reap the benefits. You’ll appreciate that quality, time

& speed will make us stand-out from other drafters.

Experience at Honeywell Assignment

My first attachment was with Honeywell located at Changi Business Park. I was assigned as to draft schematic drawings for the Distribution Control System.

Distributed Control System (DCS) refers to a control system where its elements are not centrally located, but are distributed throughout the system with each component sub-system controlled by one or more controllers. The entire system of controllers is connected by networks for communication and monitoring. Generally, DCS is a very broad term used in variety of industries to monitor and control distributed equipment.

A DCS typically uses custom designed processors as controllers, also it uses both proprietary interconnections and communications protocol for communication. Input and output modules form component parts of the DCS. The processor receives information from input modules and sends information to output modules. The input modules receive information from input instruments in the process (or field) and transmit instructions to the output instruments in the field. Computer buses or electrical buses connect the processor and modules through multiplexer or de-multiplexers. Buses also connect the distributed controllers with the central controller and finally to the Human–machine interface (HMI) or control consoles.

The first drawings that I had to amend were the Electrical Components’ schematics in the As-Built drawings. I had 2 projects going on at the same time then. One was the SERAYA2 and the other was the Exxon Mobil. T, in which the drawings that I needed to amend and draw from scratch were the DCS board itself and also the component that had to be fixed inside it. Aside from this, I was also given a chance to draw a toggle/button switch based on the actual product. It was quite challenging but I managed to pull it through.

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Picture of Siti Raudah with AcePLP colleagues, Isa (Batch 94)and Qaiyum (Batch 95) at AcePLP Movie Night Event 2014!

Experience with SAA Architects Assignment

In SAA Architects, I was assigned as an Architect

Consultant, and worked closely with my Senior Technical

Manager. I was involved in one of their projects –

Northpoint City (Yishun Mixed Development) Project.

My first task was to draw a layout plan for the

Male/Female/Handicap Toilets, Pantry, Janitor and Family

Room for every level of the shopping centre. This was

totally different from the services which I’d seen in the

previous company I was attached to.

My senior technical manager (STM) provided me with

toilet drawings based on what he sketched on tracing

paper. From there, he guided me with the Architectural

drawings on how to understand it and I amended them

accordingly.

I considered myself very lucky because Harmeet – one of

my seniors at acePLP – was there too, to assist me with the

understanding of the drawings. He gave me tips so that I

wouldn’t make a lot of mistakes and to minimize the time

consumed drafting. Usually Architectural drawings are very

tedious and complicated to understand.

The drawings that I did were Tender Addendum 2 &

Tender Addendum 3. While waiting for Tender Addendum

3, I would help the technical manager out on the same

project but in a different sector, namely the roofing for the

boundary of the layout, section & elevation. That was for

URA submission.

It was such a nice experience working with them. The

environment is good and everyone is so friendly and

helpful. I even made friends with the drafters, architect,

assistant architect and receptionist.

. Here are some tips that I can share regarding the dimensions of objects:

• Entrance of the toilet (min. 1400mm)• Plaster thickness (25mm)• Wall thickness (100mm)• Center of cubicle to the other center of cubicle (900mm)• Handicap room area (2100mm x 2000mm)• Tiles (600mm x 600mm)• Center of wash hand basin to the other center of wash hand basin (750mm)• Wall from center of wash hand basin (400mm)

My workstation @

SAA Assignment!

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Experience with Active Fire Assignment

I did Fire Protection Services at Terminal 4, Changi Airport

Project for Active Fire. This project was on-site unlike the

previous ones. Everything was still raw and the building

was still being cast.

As usual, I took on yet a new service again. This time

round, I had to concentrate more on the Fire Protection

Services. My coordinator let me start off with one of the

Detail drawings for Hose reel & Dry Riser. I had 30mins to

complete it and managed to submit on time.

It was quite hard at first. They were so busy that even to

the extent that they cannot entertain my queries.

Therefore, I had to do my own homework and research for

the Fire Protection System and whatever else I was

handling. I didn’t understand it in the beginning because it

was quite complicated.

So for me to dig up more information, I asked the nearest

drafter. He told me about most of the services that we’re

handling, such as hose reel & dry riser, sprinkler, pipe

sleeve and water tank. There’s more to it, but they weren’t

the main services so I didn’t focus much on them.

It took me some time to remember the sizes of hose reel,

dry riser pipes and sleeves. I also did as-built, shop

drawings, concrete body plan and main terminal building

drawings – which is the most challenging part as it requires

sprinkler drawings. For shop drawings and concrete body

plan, I just did hose reel, dry riser penetration and sleeves.

These are a few tips I have for Fire Protection:• The center of Dry Riser pipe should be a minimum of 150mm away from the wall.• The center of Hosereel pipe should be a minimum of 100mm away from the wall.• Pipe size – Sprinkler Running Ratio should be as such:

3 - 326 - 409 - 50

18 - 65• The center of Dry Riser pipe should be a minimum of 150mm away from the wall.• Sprinkler Coverage has a radius of 1500mm from the center point of the Sprinkler.• Sprinkler to Sprinkler distance:Min. of 2000mm away for horizontal wallMin. of 1300mm away for vertical wallMin. of 2000mm for Sprinkler to Sprinkler OR average distance is 3000mm

Useful and advice for juniors•Do not forget to bring your thumb-drive or hard-drive with you and make sure to save a back-up copy of everything before you start amending any drawings.•Remember to change the LAYER, LINEWEIGHT and COLOUR accordingly•Do not forget to SAVE (if possible every 20mins) because when you are attached to a site area, you’ll frequently encounter power outages.•Double check your Titleblock as make sure that it is labelled as such: REVISION, DATE, NAME, DESCRIPTION, KEYPLAN/HATCH, DRAWING NO., PROJECT TITLE•Place GRIDLINEs, preferably one horizontal gridline and one vertical gridline per side•Avoid using YELLOW, CYAN or GREEN for texts.•Do your own checking before submitting•Ask your in-charge if you’re not sure BEFORE YOU PRINT

I’m Here!

Picture of Siti Raudah with clients from Active Fire, having Christmas dinner

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Rendering of Sports and Recreational Centre in Autodesk 360.

Image courtesy of Giuseppe Semprini and Autodesk.

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Rendering of a spine bridge in Autodesk 360.

Image courtesy of Trev G. and Autodesk


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Rendering of a chamber de vannes in Autodesk 360.

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Before I joined AcePLP’s Apprenticeship Programme, I

worked as a free-lancer at NTU Alumni Affairs Office, with

ST Kinetics and UPS Pte Ltd helping to fund my part-time

diploma programme. After juggling between work and

studies for some time, I graduated in March 2012 with a

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Job searching was a tough process and I had gotten several

rejected applications because I was just a fresh graduate

who did not have any relevant hands-on experience yet.

That was before I came to know about the AcePLP’s

Apprenticeship Programme on JobStreet.com. I was

enticed to apply for the Trainee CAD Engineer position as I

was already familiar with AutoCAD software, having scored

distinction for it during my poly days. At the same time,

this position will provide the opportunity for me to enter

the AEC industry.

Eventually I was selected for the position and I began my

career in the AEC industry.

I joined batch 76 and together with the rest of my three

batch mates (Daryl, Teck Seng and Firdaus) we started our

in-house training in December 2012. The training was

intensive but the in-house trainers were well-versed in

their respective areas and readily available to provide

guidance to us. Within two months, they had equipped us

with drafting techniques, conventions and technicalities in

AutoCAD, MicroStation and Revit.

My first onsite assignment was at Johnson Control(s) Pte

Ltd where I was assigned to assist Hisham, a senior AcePLP

CAD Engineer from batch 32.

My scope involved the drafting of Air Conditioning and

Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) ducting on an architectural

layout based on the hand-drawn hardcopies using

AutoCAD software. As a new trainee, I had limited hands-

on knowledge on ACMV ducting and at the same time, we

were given very tight deadlines to complete the drawings.

Luckily for me, I was able to seek help from Hisham and we

made internal arrangements to split up the workload in

order to meet the requirement.

After the assignment at Johnson Control ended, I came

back to AcePLP headquarter and happened to meet

Hisham when he dropped by the office to print some

drawings. I was really happy and relieved when he told me

that my submitted drawings were approved with minor

comments. It meant a lot to me as I had put in so much

effort for its completion. Being in an unfamiliar

environment, I was really glad to see my senior and

thankful for all the guidance he has given to me.

My second assignment was an eye opening experience. I

was assigned to assist the Project Engineer of Deluge E&C

Pte Ltd (formerly known as Zenith E&C) on the ACMV

drawings for the “V on Shenton” project; a big mix-used

development situated in Shenton Way, formerly named as

the UIC Building but was later redeveloped to meet market

demands. This is where my on-the-job training really

began. During the first three months, I was working from

the client’s headquarter at Chin Bee Drive. Although I had

limited knowledge on ACMV and Chilled Water System

(CHW), the Project Engineer (PE) was very patient in

assisting me.

THE OTHER ANG BROTHERKENDRICK IS THE YOUNGER BROTHER OF ALUMNI, ANG HUAT BOON (BATCH 39) SPEAKS ABOUT

HIS LEARNING JOURNEY AT ACEPLP.

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Shenton on V

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In July 2013, the project team was shifted to the site office

at Shenton Way and I was given the opportunity to

experience what it is like being on the field.

The project was not without its adversity; there was an

internal communication breakdown which made the

process more complicated. It started when the ACMV

drawings I produced were constantly rejected. The

feedback given was that the architectural plan I made was

not from the most updated version. I reckoned something

was amiss and initiated to compare the drawings in my

folder against the drawings that were rejected by the main

contractor. To my surprise, it was a different set of

drawings; the architectural layout, ducting layout and

ACMV equipment were changed without my knowledge.

Upon learning of this, I immediately informed the Project

Engineer of my findings and not long after, the project

team was relocated to Bestway Building to resolve the

issue. Miscommunication would be the most common

difficulty a person will encounter especially being in a

diverse industry.

Besides acquiring technical knowledge on M&E, ACMV and

CHW systems from this assignment, I have also learnt

many other things from on-the-job such as the preparation

of transmittal forms for submission to the Main

Contractor, troubleshooting and understanding how

different plotter machines work, how the wireless and

fibre broadband runs for the whole site office as well as

new AutoCAD commands exchanged with Deluge’s

permanent drafter.

My next assignment was at Wah Loon Engineering Pte Ltd.

I was tasked to assist with the Equinix SG3 IBX Data Centre

project on the ACMV system. Everything went on quite

smoothly except that I was facing difficulties managing my

workload efficiently; engineers from different projects

would approach me for multiple amendments on the same

drawings throughout the day, which caused disruptions to

the current projects I was handling. I provided my

feedback to the Drafting Manager and was relieved from

the heavy workload. A few months later, I was relocated

from the Wah Loon headquarters to the project site at

Ayer Rajah Crescent. As I was able to leverage on the

experience acquired from the previous assignment, I knew

what needed to be done on the drawings for submissions

and initiated to print the drawings for their Engineers for

site inspection.

The Engineers were very satisfied with my drawings as it’s

handy for them during site inspection. During my

assignment at Wah Loon, I also participated on minor

amendment works for Electrical, Fire Protection and

Plumbing and Sanitary systems.

From my assignments, I observed that drafting is an

essential skill that one needs to acquire especially in the

AEC Industries. There is always a demand for drafting work

as they are many on-going projects; new lands will be

developed and old buildings / lands will be redeveloped.

Besides acquiring drafting skills, the assignments also build

up my technical knowledge which will help me to advance

to a professional Engineer in the future.

Kendrick Ang at Site Office

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Here are a few advices I wish to provide for my juniors whom are preparing to embark on their onsite assignments:

1. Be humble and honest.

2. Always possess a positive learning attitude

3. Every company has their unique drafting standards. Always be flexible and adaptive to the client’s requirements, be it

individual drafting standards or company’s standards.

4. Don’t be afraid to clarify when in doubt. However, also inject some initiatives to find answers to your questions such

researching through the internet or reference books, seeking help from in-house trainers etc.

5. Practice makes perfect. In your spare time, try to practice your drafting skills on various CAD platforms such as

AutoCAD, MicroStation and Revit. For me, I’ve injected a little fun in my practice. I like to collect Gundam plastic model

kits and hence, I will insert pictures of the kits into the CAD platform to trace them out and then hatch the colours that

I like to the drawings. By doing so, I can improve on my drafting speed, practice my skills and shortcuts and have fun at

the same time.

Lastly, I would like to thank AcePLP and my colleagues for the help and opportunities that they have given to me during my

apprenticeship. It was an enriching experience.

Construction Site

Have friends or relatives youwish to refer to join ourapprenticeship programme?Check on page 48 on AcePLPEmployee Referral Programmeand the attractive rewardsavailable!

The Ang Brothers!

The Ang Brothers: AcePLP Alumni Ang Huat Boon (left) and Kendrick Ang.

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M&E HACKSYOU NEED TO KNOW

BY ABDUL FATAH BIN ABDUL JAMAL AND MUHAMMAD RIDHWAN BIN RAHIM

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The Manual call point, Alarm bell and Hose reel will always be near each other.


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• There are some of the sprinklers that are frequently used in projects Exposed sprinklers head (can be seen easily from the drawing) Concealed sprinkler head (cannot be seen easily as its placed between

the false ceiling and the slab) Flush type sprinkler head Side-wall sprinkler Dry pendant sprinkler


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• The pipe size will increase as the number of sprinkler increases (ref to diagram above)

0 < 3 = Ø32 4 < 6 = Ø40 7 < 9 = Ø50 10 < 18 = Ø65 19 ~ = Ø80/100/150


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• At times, the same location may have 2 to 3 different type of sprinklers. Ensure that you know what type of sprinkler is being used in that particular area.

• Most sprinklers does not share a same branch out pipe as they each have different pressure.

• There will always be duct sprinklers are ducting areas.


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Fig 1. Worksets for a typical host file

Fig 2. Current Active Workset

Fig 3. Electrical Cable Tray in Sanitary Layout


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Fig 4. Create/ Apply/ Manage View Template

View TemplatesMake use of View Templates for Quick Setup of Layouts/Sections/3D Views.

Reduce the hassle of going through Visibility/Graphic options for each layout for the same Service Drawing. When you are dealing with tens of drawings and you forget to off a certain element layer, View templates will save all the troubles.

Step1: Apply a template to a layout and click ok.

Step 2: Select the Layout View Template in Properties Tab and select “None” and click ok.This allows a layout to absorb a templates property and edited according to your wish, without adjusting the main template.

Fig 5. Select View Template to use


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Fig. 6 Control Panel Family Symbols

Symbol Visibility Parameters For FamilyVisibility parameters is very useful and can be used for many different

applications. Using 1 Family to manipulate different symbols for an element.


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