Professional Practice 2

              This module provides an introduction 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 interpretation of particular clauses.
              The teaching objective of this module is to make the students appreciate the role of quantity surveying profession in public and private sectors. Moreover, another objective is 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.To develop awareness of the provisions of the Standard Contract forms related to construction period, insurances, Liquidated Damages, performance bonds, retention sums and other clauses forming basis of contract also is an objective of this module.
               Upon successfully completion of this module, students able to define the qualifications (academic and professional) required of a Quantity Surveyor, its professional Institution and Board. Students also can describe the duties of a Quantity Surveyor and identify the roles of various parties involved in the building team and their construction contracts and contractual obligations.
               Students also can evaluate the array of construction contracts between the client and the main contractor.and the array of construction contracts between the main contractor with the sub- contractor.


Professional Practice 2 covered lectures:


1 .Problems and Disputes with Interim Certificate
2 .Construction Delays :Its Effects on Building Contract
3. Construction Claims
4 .Partial Possession by Employer(With consent)
5. Partial Possession by Employer(Without consent)
6 .Indemnity and Insurance
7. Setting off
8. Final account
9. Termination of the contractor's employment
10.Termination of contractor's Employment By Contractor Himself
11.Practical Completion, Penultimate Certificate,Final Certificate

Assignment 1

The purpose of this assignment is to enable the students to go into a greater depth of the meanings of these technical terms.Besides that,this assignment enable the students to consolidate what they have already learnt in construction technology, principles of structure and properties of materials.

Therefore,throughout this whole assignment,we are able to built up our technical knowledge and therefore when we working in the construction industry we are able to hold conversation and talk diligently with technical people in the construction industry.Thus it also helps to built up our confidence level when we graduate.


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Assignment 2

In second assignment we are assigned to name the various Architect's Certificate that have been issue during the progress of the construction works until the contract comes to an end.We are required to state down the purpose of the certificates,the timing of its issue,the contractual implication of the issue of these certificate on the contract,the consequences of the failure by the Architect to issue these certificate and also a typical specimen of each of these certificates.

Throughout this assignment,we actually have better understanding of the certificates itself and also the contractual implication of each certificate.This is very important for a Quantity Surveyor as it has to been practice in every single project.Failure to issue certain certificates may leads to breach of the contract.Therefore,it is necessary for us to know the detail of every single certificates that has to be issue in order to avoid unnecessary conflict between parties.

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FM

Financial Management

Financial Management is a module that introduces students to management practices which covers both financial and organizational aspects in relation to construction project. The module will emphasize on the examination of resource-use systems, particularly the finances of a construction project as well as the management of important resource in ensuring quality performance from the project staff. Students will be exposed to various terms of finance, which cover the financial information systems and capital investment. 

The leaning of financial management helps students to understand the background, principles and practices and information systems of financial management in relation to construction industry.Besides that, it also helps us to gain knowledge of appraising capital investment proposals in the construction industry.The understanding of   the management of construction organization in terms of managing the business environment, the firm and the staff can also be develop through financial management course.

Financial Management is a subject that tents to benefits students in a way of helping students to Identify the appropriateness of financial management systems for different construction projects and implement the accountancy principles and practices in examining the construction company’s finances and accounts.We are able to define the appropriate cost control structure and technology in ensuring the quality management and total quality management (TQM) of the entire construction performance and also apply capital investment techniques in analyzing the cost & benefit for particular construction projects.Besides that,we are managed to manipulate the sound knowledge of financial management in managing the financial aspects of the particular construction project.The outline of business in construction project through proper strategic management theory and techniques and the organization of staff’s tasks, organization and leadership to enhance motivation and performance towards career progression has also been learned through this subject.

Financial Management covered lectures:
1.Introduction to Financial Management
2.Company Finance & Accounts
3.Financial Information System
4.Capital Investments
5.Introduction to Organization Management
6.Financial Investment Appraisal
7.Firm Management
8.Corporate Analysis

Assignment 1

We are assigned to introduce the executive summary of company including company milestone by choosing our own company which is publish listed.After that, we are require to write briefly on the company financial and marketing objective and also company core business.Besides that, an overview perception on business operation has to be analyse in order to give some recommendation.

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Report

Power Point Slide

MEASUREMENT 5

Measurement

The measurement subject actually covered of Cold Water and Sanitary Plumbing, Electrical Installation works, M & E works and various civil engineering works.This helps students to appreciate the significance of Tender Document preparation and the importance of the ability to work effectively with other within the context of a team. Besides that, it also helps to develop a depth pf subject knowledge on the principles of measurement of various elements. The most important is that it helps to develop decision of making and management skills related to the quantity surveying profession in the preparation of the Bills of Quantities.

With the learning of measurement five,students are able to recognize the items measurable for cold water and sanitary plumbing , electrical installation and M & E works and civil engineering works . The skills of distinguish and illustrate differences in writing up descriptions in accordance to design changes of cold water and sanitary plumbing , electrical installation and M & E works and civil engineering works can also be possess through the learning of Measurement five.Besides that, students are able to evaluate the relationship between specifications, drawings and Bill of Quantities in Tender Documents for cold water and sanitary plumbing , electrical installation and M & E works and civil engineering works . Students are require to produce measurement for cold water and sanitary plumbing , electrical installation and M & E works and civil engineering works in accordance to Standard Method of Measurement (SMM2) and Malaysian Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement ( MYCESMM ) .Therefore students are able to generate a conceptual understanding of and the ability to competently carry out the preparation of the Bills of Quantities for cold water and sanitary plumbing , electrical installation and M & E works and civil engineering works .

Measurement 5 covered lectures:
1.Introduction to the principle of MYCESMM
2.Measurement for cold and hot water plumbing using SMM2.
3.Measurement for sanitary plumbing and appliances using SMM2
4.Measurement for electrical installation works using SMM2
5.Measurement for HVAC works using SMM2
6.Measurement of telephone trunking and cabling works using SMM2
7.Measurement for Fire protection works using SMM2
8.Measurement for soil investigation using MYCESMM
9.Measurement for Slope Stabilization works using MYCESMM
10.Measurement for general earthworks,bulk excavation using MYCESMM
11 Measurement for deep basement excavation using MYCESMM


Assignment 1

We are require to carry out the taking off list with unit of measurement and relevant SMM2 clauses.The task that has been assigned is to carry out the measurement of items of works from TNB meter to DB'BG' and to DB'BF'.This including the measurement of all electric works on ground floor and first floor such as final sub-circuits and accessories.Lastly,we are required to prepare a bills of quantities for all items that has been measured. This assignment is actually carried out in a group comprising of five students.

The objectives of this assignment is to extend and refine skills relating to measurement and description of building works.Secondly, this assignment actually helps to develop an awareness of the nature, content, and significance of tendering and contractual documents.We are able to gained knowledge and understanding of the Standard Method of Measurement in taking off quantities. The development of understanding of the principles of measurement in preparing the bills of quantities and specification writing is also one of the objectives of the assignment.


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Throughout this assignment,I am able to recognize the items measurable for electrical installation works.Besides that, one of the skills that I have actually gained through this assignment is the interpretation of clauses and explanation of the use of SMM2 for the various trades in relation to the electrical installation works.I realize that I am also able to demonstrate a systematic and orderly mind and able to visualize the drawings and details given by completing this assignments. Discussions have been carried out in order to evaluate the relationship between specifications, drawings and bills of quantities.Therefore an accurate measurement can be produce for the electrical installation works in accordance to SMM2. Each of us actually possess the ability to competently carry out the preparation of the bills of quantities for the electrical installation works through this assignment.

MORAL

Reflection

The Moral Education actually enables us to gain knowledge on moral values that is developed through religions and socialization process base on Malaysian culture.This subject serves to develop a moral being through a holistic approach by learning and practicing good moral and ethical practices in developing ethical , caring and just community.

Therefore we student are able to explain the basic concept of moral.Besides that,we are able to understand more different ethical theories and criticism.Moral Educations actually signifies a lot of moral values in religion.Therefore,we are able to apply those knowledge learned in our daily life.Moral Education also demonstrates the ability to make ethical decision on moral issues and conflicts in real life.

Through out this Moral Education,we are able to achieve the following capabilities:

Lifelong Learning

Discipline Specific Knowledge

Citizenship and Global Perspectives

Moral Education covered lectures:

Chapter 1: Introduction of Moral Education

Chapter 2: Basic Concepts of Ethics and Moral Values

Chapter 3: Ethical Theories and Its Critique

Chapter 4: Basis of Moral from Religious Perspective

Chapter 5: Moral Agent

Chapter 6: Resolving Moral Conflicts

Assignment 1

Community Services

We are assigned to perform a community service in group as part of their assignment for Moral Education.In this assignment we are able to approach our desired home or centre and get the management approval to perform the community services.We are also required to Collect university approval letter from lecturer.

The assignments are divided into three parts,which are journal/ diary keeping , community services and report.Journals is actually a log book where the students are required to keep a diary on their discussion and activities starting from the day they form the group till one day before submitting the report. This should be done individually.

For the second part,community service, students are required to spend five hours doing community service in the selected centers. This can be done on weekends or week days (minimum one visit) according to student’s convenience. Students are to discuss with the manager of the centre / home to decide on this. Students are strictly advised not to skip other classes in order to complete their community service’s visitation.

  Finally student are require to prepare a report on their visits to the home / centre. The report should contain a write up on their activities, share their feelings and opinions (in conclusion) and attach some photographs. An evaluation form should be filled up by the manager of the centre and should be attached in the report. The report should be done as Group Work  Students are allowed to use their creativity in creating the report (scrap book etc).

Below are some photo attachment of the community services:

Tutoring session with lovely children

Giving prizes to students for excellent presenting their art work

Delicious cake we bought for the children for tea time

Helping children to wash their shoes(they were really discipline)

Baby sitter of the day

            In conclusion,throughout this whole community services we have actually gained a lot of moral values.Without visiting orphanage, we don’t even know how blissful we are. These are the followings moral values we have gained through this orphanage visit.

As the saying goes, “sharing is caring” .All the children in the orphanage truly show out 

what is the real meaning of caring is sharing. When we are distributing gifts, the children who 

got the gifts actually pass it to their friends first instead of having it themselves. In real life, 

people are so selfish and inconsiderate. They keep whatever good things they have without 

sharing to the others.

          Besides that, moral values such as respect each other is also very important in real life. 

The children are sitting down quietly on the floor and listening to us when we try to give some 

instructions or lecture. They are all well-behaved and polite. However, in real life, a lot of 

people who never respect each other will always create problem cause they never others’ 

opinion. Always remember, only when you respect others, others will respect you.

As a volunteer, we have to be patient towards those children. Every child has different

personality. During the orphanage visit, we actually managed to develop our patience when 

teaching and playing games with the children. We teach them one by one and try to solve 

problem for each children, just to make sure everyone of them felt loved.

          As we know, tolerance leads to development and to the consolidation of peace and 

democracy. Nowadays, we realize that there are a lot of violent fighting cases happening in 

school. The main reason which causes this happen is they do not tolerate each other. In the 

orphanage, all of the children living peacefully together without fight because they know how 

to tolerate each other. Children are encouraged to grow up from early on in an atmosphere of 

curiosity and open-mindless and learn about tolerance, human rights and other ways of life.

We also have to be compassionate towards other by trying our very best to help people. 

Example, we can always donate to some charity organization or visiting them and teaching the 

children free of charge. In the orphanage, there are some volunteers workers such as the 

guardian and drivers, all of them are very kind and helpful. We should learn from them and be 

helpful towards those that need help without expecting any repay. This is also one of the 

important moral values we have gained throughout the orphanage visit.

Class activities

For our class activities,we also have our international student exchange to come to our University to send the messages regarding of the"Prevention of AIDS'.We actually gained a lot of knowledge regarding of prevention of AIDS, the importance of health checking , how does the AIDS spread through out this class activities. Below are some photo attachment of class activities:

International student teaching us the correct way of using condom to prevent AIDS

Free condom given in class activities

BE

Building Economics

Building Economics is a subject that provides an overview of the Quantity Surveyor’s role during the pre-tender stage of a development. The students will be introduced to practical situations of the various methods of controlling the cost of buildings at the design stage. Students also will be introduced to the relationship between building morphology, design variables and life cycle costing of a building. Students are also given the opportunity to learn and apply information technology in the cost planning.

The learning of building economics actually helps to to develop an awareness of the nature, content, and significance of cost control, cost planning and understand the roles of project teams towards fulfilling client needs. Besides that, building economics also focus on the development of awareness of the effect of design variables in obtaining an economical design and to appreciate the role of the quantity surveyor in pre- and post-contract stages.

Through out the building economics course, we are able to identify the role and responsibilities of Quantity Surveyors in the overall development process and to match the relationship between cost and design to a value outcome and also explain various methods of pre-tender estimating.Building economics outline the importance of cost studies to enhance the role of Quantity Surveyor in the development process.Therefore,we are now able to  produce an estimate at pre-tender stage, cost plan based on historical data and S-curve for financial planning to a proposed project.

Building Economics covered lecture:
1.Introduction to Building Economics
2.Concept Cost Control
3.Cost Modelling
4.Building Morphology And Design Economics
5.Detail Cost Planning
6.Cost Indices
7.Cost Analysis ,Indices & Data
8.Investment And Development Appraisals
9.Whole life costing

Assignment 1
Assignment 1 basically require us to amend and revise the preliminary cost in order to meet the marketing department requirement and the latest design requirement provided by Architect.Through out this assignment, student are able to know more and understand the sequence of preliminary cost plan and also the suitable percentage allocation for preliminary and contingency sum.

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Assignment 2
In this assignment, we are required to complete it individually.Though out this assignment, we are able to know more detail about the procurement method as we are required to suggest a suitable procurement method based on client requirement.Therefore,the knowing of advantages and disadvantages of each procurement is necessary in order to choose the best procurement method for client.Besides that, we have successfully gained knowledge and skills on how to advise the client based on their requirement.

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