Archive for 十一月 2016

CSC60603 Software Application for Quantity Surveying

Published on 08:27 By Unknown

Taught by Ms. Lim Tze Shwan.

Why Software Application for Quantity Surveying?
It provide us the basic knowledge of using computer software on quantities take-off, rate build-up and production of bill of quantities. Computers are essential in almost all the companies nowadays as it has improved the efficiency and productivity of work done in construction industry. Hence, learning of construction estimating software is important for us QS.

Learning Outcome?
1. Cost X Estimating
2. Buildsoft Global Estimating
3. Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Assessment Components?
1. Assignment 1 25%
2. Assignment 2 25%
3. Final Examination 50%
4. E-portfolio Pass/Fail

Assignment 1?
A group will be formed and we are required to prepare a report on the functions and limitation of QS computer software in market.

Assignment 2?
We are required to prepare a set of bill of quantities by using Buildsoft Global Estimating Software. This set of bill of quantities were based on our Measurement IV's group assignment 1 drawings.

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QSB60604 Professional Practice I

Published on 01:38 By Unknown

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Taught by Mr Wong Chong Wei.

Why Professional Practice I?
It gives the overview of professional and contractual responsibility of a consultant quantity surveyor, from design stage to the final account stage. We learn about what we should do as a quantity surveyors in the situation of giving professional advice to the client who hired us as a consultant. Hence, we can be more familiar with every professional terms and skills of quantity surveyor when we are working as QS in the future.

Learning Outcome:
1. Tender Documentation
2. Role of Quantity Surveyor
3. Basic Procurement Methods
a. Traditional Method
b. Management Contracting
c. Construction Management
d. Design and Build
e. Project Management
f. Joint Venture
4. Selection of Contract Form
5. Tendering Method and Procedure
6. Contract Documentation
7. Variation Order, Prime Cost Sum and Provisional Sums
8. Delays and Extension of Time
9. Damages
10. Interim Valuation
12. Claims
13. Commercial Management
14. Application of PAM Contract 2006

Assessment Component?
1. Mid-term Test 20%
2. Coursework Every Week 10%
3. Group Assignment 20%
4. Final Examination 50%
5. TGC Portfolio Pass/Fail

Coursework Every Week?
A form of seminar. A group will be nominated. Each seminar group will be given a lecture topic and present it in any format to explain the details of relevant theories and concepts related to the topic. Discussion of questions with audience shall be cover too.

Group Assignment?
This will be a group project of 5 members where we will prepare a project proposal for procurement arrangements to a client (in a given scenario).

Reflection
Mr Wong is a passionate lecturer. His lecture style is more based on active learning. He encouraged us to ask questions and involve in discussion of the lecture topic with him. Other than the lecture notes, he always expose us to wider knowledge of being a quantity surveyor ex. FIDIC contract, RICS professional guide, Construction project management...). I can't adapt his teaching method in the beginning (too brainstorming for me), but I believe that when you get used to his teaching method, you will become smarter (:

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BLD61203 Structures

Published on 01:37 By Unknown

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Taught by Ir Chai Voon Chiet.

Why Structures?
Basically this subject is an engineering subject. It gives us the introduction to structural element, such as beams, slabs and columns (mainly reinforced concrete type of structural elements). We are also made familiar with loading system and structural analysis particularly in trusses and simple beam.

Learning Outcomes?
1. Static Equilibrium
a. Force and Equilibrium
b. Newton's Law
c. Type of Forces
d. Type of Loading
e. Resolution of Forces
2. Trusses Analysis
a. Method of Joints
b. Method of Section
c. Graphical Method of Solution
3. Beam Design
a. Shear Forces Diagram
b. Bending Moment
4. Column Design

Assessment Components?
1. Mid-term Test 25%
2. Individual Assignment 25%
3. Final Examination 50%
4. E-portfolio Pass/Fail

Individual Assignment?
An in-class individual assignment which covers the use of graphical method for trusses analysis.

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QSB60504 Estimating

Published on 01:37 By Unknown

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Taught by Ms. Azrina Md Yaakob.

Why Estimating?
This subject teach us the principle and calculation of estimating construction cost and components prices such as material, plant and equipment, labour, wastage, profit and overhead. As a QS, we have to know how to estimate bid price for a project, which will ultimately become part of a resulting construction contract. Other than bidding, we also prepare cost estimates for feasibility studies of projects in the early stage.

Learning Outcomes?
Calculation:
1. Excavation Work
2. Concrete Work
3. Brickwork
4. Roofing Work
5. Glazing Work
6. Plastering and Tiling Work
7. Carpentry and Joinery Work
8. Painting Work
9. Plumbing Work
10. Preliminaries and External Work
Theory:
1. Introduction to the Principle of Estimating
2. Component of Build-up Rate
3. Introduction to the Various Method of Estimating
4. Errors in Estimating
5. Sub-contracting Work
6. Project Cost Estimating

Assessment Components?
1. Coursework 10%
2. Group Assignment 40%
3. Final Examination 50%
4. E-portfolio Pass/Fail

Coursework?
A form of seminar. A group will be nominated. Each seminar group will be given a lecture topic and present it in any format to explain the details of relevant theories and concepts related to the topic. Discussion of questions with audience shall be cover too.

Group Assignment?
The students will form a group to participate in a tender exercise including tender submission and post tender evaluation. Each group will receive a tender invitation and we are required to obtain quotations from suppliers and estimate unit rates using quotations received. After estimate all the construction cost, we have to complete the tender document and prepare for submission. In the end, we are required to attend tender interview to client (if the tender was successful) or present evaluation discussion to our own company director (if the tender was unsuccessful)

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QSB60404 Measurement IV

Published on 01:36 By Unknown

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Taught by Sr Loo Seong King.

Why Measurement IV?
The prerequisite of this module is Measurement III. In Measurement IV, we learnt another new range of measurement which we will need in future QS job. We gain the ability to analyse data from various drawings(architectural & engineering) and tender documents. It also helps us to familiarize the nature of tendering process and contractual documentation. Other than that, the assessment has help us revise back Measurement I ~ Measurement III.

Learning Outcome?
1. Measurement of:
Surface Water Drainage
Sewerage Reticulation (Sewer Drainage)
Bored Piles
Road & Pavement
Water Reticulation
Renovation and Demolition Work
2. Production of the whole tender documents
Form of Tender
Instruction to Tenderer
Conditions to Tendering
Agreement and Conditions of PAM Contract 2006 (with quantities)
Preliminaries
Preambles
Specification
Taking-off
Bill of Quantities (Main Building Work & External Work)
Prime Cost Sum
Provisional Sum
Banker's Guarantee for Tender Bond & Performance Bond
Schedules
List of Drawings
3. Production of Elemental Cost Analysis
Form 1: Information on Total Project, Analysis of Single Building
Form 2: Element Costs
Form 3: Specification

Assessments Components?
1. Midterm Test 20%
2. Group Assignment 1 20%
3. Group Assignment 2 10%
4. Final Exam 50%
5. E-porfolio Pass/Fail

Group Assignment 1?
This will be group project where a group of 6 students will measure all elements of a double storey building including production of Bill of Quantities and culminating in the preparation of a set of Tender Documents for calling for tender.

Group Assignment 2?
This will be an Elemental Cost Analysis (ECA) Workshop where a group of up to 8 students will prepare detail cost analysis of a building project culminating in the preparation of a ECA report.