"A well-rounded curriculum (Diploma in Integrated Facility Design and Management, FDM-T28) such as one offered by Temasek Polytechnic will help ensure that students and professionals will be ready to deliver world-class service upon the opening of the two IRs."

George Tanasijevich, Vice President Singapore Development, Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd

"The development of an Integrated Resort (IR) at Sentosa will contribute significantly to Singapore’s overall positioning as a premium destination offering a wide range of entertainment experiences for the leisure and business visitor... In view of this, we are pleased to hear that Temasek Polytechnic is proposing the diploma in Integrated Facility Design & Management program to assist the graduates to develop their skills in managing these new infrastructures.

We are also glad that this course will equip the students with business and design fundamentals that will prepare them for challenging job opportunities in the Hospitality and Facility Management industries."

Mr. Gurjit Singh, Director of Property, Sentosa Leisure Group

"When both Integrated Resorts (IRs)in Singapore are completed and fully operational, we will see a strong demand for specific skill sets in resort management. I am glad to note that Temasek Polytechnic has introduced this diploma programme which covers hospitality and tourism facility management, as well as design and development related to IRs. This course will certainly prepare our students for the management and maintenance of IR facilities."

Dr. Tan Kok Heng, Managing Director, Corporate Marketing, United Premas Ltd

"We are pleased to extend the heartiest well wishes to Temasek Polytechnic on the inauguration of the diploma in Integrated Facility Design and Management course. The launch of this course is timely as it will help boost the skill base of Facility managers to meet the demands of the future."

Mr. Jeffrey Chua, Managing Director, CPG Facilities Management Pte Ltd

"The proposed curriculum is very comprehensive and addresses they key attributes of Facilities Management (FM). This course will certainly add value to the FM industry in Singapore."

Mr. Kenneth Foo, Head of Facilities, South Asia, Hong Kong Land (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

"Looking through the curriculum, we believe that this development of Diploma in Integrated Facility Design and Management will provide a major boost to the Facility Management industry. It is a well balanced course designed to equally focus on the areas of Business and Design disciplines, with a strong foundation in Building Sciences. This is most timely as it will provide the skilled FM technologist that is badly needed in this industry."

Mr. Roy W.Y. Tan, Chapter President, IFMA Singapore Chapter, and Advisor, International Facilities Global Real Estate & Facilities Exxon Mobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

"The Association supports the proposed Diploma in Integrated Facilities Design and Management as it will provide added opportunities for facility management training for people who are interested in the field."

Dr. Lim Lan Yuan, President, Association of Property and Facility Managers