Measurement 5

Measurement 5

Lecturer: Simon Chee Wai Meng & Ramar Subramaniam

This module was taught by two lecturer, where Mr. Simon taught civil measurement using MYCESMM, and Mr. Ramar taught mechanical and electrical installation by using SMM2. The CE measurement includes environmental protection, site investigation, earthworks, geotechnical works, prestressed concrete and railtrack. The M&E works that I learnt to measure are electrical works, cold water installation, sanitary installation, fire protection installation and air-conditioning installation.

The assignment for this module is earthwork measurement by using Simpson's Rule. The assignment is in a group of 6. Through the module, I have learnt discipline specific knowledge, thinking and problem solving skills and lifelong knowledge.

Financial Management

Financial Management

Lecturer: Lai Chee Kin

This module introduces to basic financial management theory and practices for a business. This module emphasized on how business manager trying to maximize the value of the firm, which is the goal of financial management. The topics that I learnt in this module including understanding financial reports, financial forecasting, capital structure and financing options, capital budgeting and managing working capital.

The assignment for this module is to prepare financial forecasting report for a travel company. We are required to prepare cash budgets, pro-forma income statement and pro-forma balance sheet. From the financial forecasting tools, we are also required to comments on the plans and policies of the company. Besides, we also prepared a video presentation for this assignment, which is recorded in the e-quarium. 

From this module, I gained discipline specific knowledge, lifelong learning, thinking and problem solving skills, communication skills and digital literacy.

Building Economics

Building Economics

Lecturer: Dianne Kok Hui Wei

This module provides an overview of the QS's role in pre-tender stage of a development. I learnt various methods of cost controlling of building at the design stage. Furthermore, I was exposed to relatioship between building morphology, design variables and life cycle costing of a building.

The assignment for this module is to prepare pre-tender estimates and tender report. We are also required to prepare a video presentation recorded in e-quarium for the report.

TGCs that I obtained from this module are discipline specific knowledge and thinking and problem solving skills. The knowledge that I gained from this module enable me to put into practice in the future.

Professional Practice 2

Professional Practice 2

Lecturer: Sr Eddie Lim Sek Cheon

In this module, I have learnt different practices in QS professional, which are, construction disputes, delays, claims, setting-off, final account, partial possession by employer, practical completion, penultimate certificates, determination of contractor, building insurances, dispute resolution. These topic are interpreted based on PAM form 2006 (with quantities). At the end of this module, we are explained on other form of contract such as PAM form (without quantities), CIDB Form of Contract and JKR Form of Contract (PWD).

This module consists of 4 assessments, which are seminar (15%), final account assessment (15%), mid-term test (20%) and final examination (50%). The seminar is in a group form, where we need to present on the topic given. In this assignment, we act as consultants assessing on the contractor's final account, and do researches on the solutions to the common problems in final account.

The skills that I acquired through this module outcome discipline specific knowledge as well as thinking and problem solving skills. The knowledge that I gained from this module, enable me to put these theories into practice and understand the ethical issues and professional practice. Besides, this module also train me to think critically on the practical situation, and propose suitable solutions on the problems.

QSB 2523 STRUTURES

Instructor: Chai Voon Chiet

Module Teaching Objectives The teaching objectives of the module are:
1. To provide student a continuation study of the development and understanding of basic concept of structures taken in construction technology.
2. To understand structural systems including foundations that essential and integral components of all buildings.
3. To establish a clear understanding of the physical behaviour of structural elements and complete systems. 4. To identify the structural principles and the knowledge gained is appropriately applied to ensure that there is a total integration of structural function and action with the overall design objectives.

Module Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this module, I am able to:
1. Explain the action of structural elements and complete systems.
2. Recognize the perception of structure as an integral element of architecture.
3. Identify the problem encountered through the structure principles.
4. Interpret the application of the total integration of structural functions and actions with the overall design objectives.
5. Analyse and provide pragmatic solutions to problems of a technological nature.
6. Plan all aspects of design, in collaboration with structural engineers of course, in order to realize their design concepts.

QSB 2125 MEASUREMENT 4

Instructor: Sr. Chang Khong Thong

The module covers the measurement of bored piles, timber piles, steel piles, renovation and demolition works and various elements of external works. Introduction on the principles of specification writing, form of specification writing and their uses for the various trades.

Objectives of the module are:
1. To familarise with the nature of tendering process and contractual documentation.
2. The ability to locate, extract and analyse data from multiple sources including drawn information.
3. The ability to question standard practice, and to apply professional judgement in making recommendations and solving problems for future best practice.

I had learnt to:
1. Recognize the items measurable for bored piles, timber piles, steel piles, renovation and demolition works, and various external works.
2. Distinguish and illustrate differences in writing-up descriptions in accordance to design changes for bored piles, timber piles, steel piles, renovation and demolition works, and various external works.
3. Evaluate the relationship between Specifications, Drawings and Bill of Quantities in Tender Documents for bored piles, timber piles, steel piles, renovation and demolition works, and various external works.
4. Generate a conceptual understanding of and the ability to competently carry out the preparation of the Bills of Quantities for bored piles, timber piles, steel piles, renovation and demolition works, and various external works..

QSB 2615  PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1

Instructor: Sr. Chang Khong Thong

This module provides an overview of professional and contractual responsibilities of a quantity surveyor in the consultant group from the design stage to the final account stage. It will focus on the importance of a clear understanding of the organization and administration of quantity surveyor practices and the legal and contractual procedures in relation to building procurement.

Objectives of the module are:
1. To appreciate the role of quantity surveying profession in public and private sectors.
2. To understand the appointment and the roles of quantity surveyor in the pre-contract and post-contract stage, tendering methods and procedures, evaluation and reporting of tenders and contract choices.
3. To develop awareness of the provisions of the Standard Contract forms related to construction period, insurances, Liquidated and Ascertained Damages, performance bonds, retention sums and other clauses forming basis of contract.

I had learnt to:
1. Define the qualifications (academic and professional) required of a Quantity Surveyor, its professional Institution and Board.
2. Describe the duties of a Quantity Surveyor.
3. Identify the roles of various parties involved in the building team and their construction contracts and contractual obligations.
4. Define and prepare: (a) progress payment, (b) variation orders,(c) final accounts on completion of the contract works and (d) contract administration related to Prime Cost and Provisional Sum.
5. Evaluate the array of construction contracts between the client and the main contractor.