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QSB60203 Value Management

Taught by
Sr. Loo Seong King
Sr. Habizah Sheikh Ilmi

About this Module

Provide the history, background, theories, concepts and principles of value management
Introduces the idea of unnecessary cost and cost cutting exercise in cost planning and control stage
Concludes with a series of discussion on the problem and constraint in the implementation stage based on some significant case studies

Learning Outcome
1 VM in construction industry
2 VM approach in construction projects
3 VM practice: enhance value or cost cutting
4 Value, cost, function & worth
5 Unnecessary cost
6 Application of VM in cost planning & cost control
7 VM methodology: job plan
8 VM tools & techniques
9 VM team & participants
10 Problems & constraints in the implementation of VM

Assignment Components
Mid-term test 20%
Group assignment 30%
Final examination 50%

Group assignment
A group of student are required to prepare a case study of Value Management application in the construction industry. We have prepared a case study on a 4-storey college.

QSB4424/MGT60704 Project Management

Taught by
Mr. Leong Boon Tik

About this Module
Introduce the principle, technique and managerial issues which form the process of project management in a construction context
Make considerable reference to the activity in other fields of commercial and business activity

Learning Outcome
Construction project and organization structures and players
Introduction to PMBoK - construction extension
Construction project time management
Construction project cost management
Construction project quality management
Construction project scope management
Microsoft project
Construction project resources management
Construction project risk management
Construction project procurement management
Green construction project
Future trends in construction project management

Assessment Components
Assignment 1 20%
Assignment 2 30%
Final Exam 50%

Assignment 1
Utilise Microsoft Project to illustrate the knowledge on project scheduling, work breakdown structure and critical path method

Assignment 2
A group of student carry out a case study on a project. We act as the project manager engaged for the proposed project (a piece of freehold land beside Taylor's University) of a property developer. A presentation and report write up is used to present our finding and suggestion of this study. We are required to prepare:
a) Project Background
b) Project Justification - Development Economics
c) Project Quality Management
d) Project Risk Analysis
e) Project Summary

LAW63804/QBS4414 Construction Law

Taught by

Mr. Wong Chong Wei.

About this Module

Provide an understanding of the principles of construction laws and its applications.

The importance of adhering to the specific procedures and notices are emphasized.

The application of the law and the remedies available to the parties is also developed.

A systematic approach to analyze disputes and respective liabilities will be adopted by student.

Learning Outcomes

1 The general principles of contract law and formation of constructio ncontracts

2 The standard form of building contract

3 FIDIC forms of contract

4 Collateral contracts/ written documents

5 Law relating to payments

6 Remedies for breach of contract

7 Construction contractual claims

8 Dispute resolution methods

9 Construction statute: CIPAA 2012

10 Tort - negligence claims and issues in construction

11 Dispute avoidance and management

12 Awareness of CIDB construction law report

Assessment Components

Coursework 1 20%

Coursework 2 30%

Final examination 50%

Coursework 1

A form of seminar.

Each seminar group will be given approximately 10 minutes to present their topic.

The topic my group presented was 'Chapter 2: The Standard Form of Building Contract'.

After the presentation, we are required to ask two questions for discussion and Mr. Wong would ask questions to us.

Coursework 2

A group of student as as consultants assessing a contractor's application for contractual claims.

The problem my group assessed was extension of time.

We assessed the applications based on PAM, JKR and FIDIC (Red Book) and make a comparison between them.

QBS4924/DIS60103 Dissertation

Taught by
Dr. Myzatul Aishah Binti Haji Kamarazaly

About this Module

Submission of a substantial piece of independent research work which consist of recording and analysing of data of published material on the topic supplemented by opinion gathered through interviews or questionnaires
Negotiation of project title and specification with supervisor.

Learning Outcome

Data collection method
Writing research methodology chapter
Analysis and presentation of results
Writing conclusion and recommendation chapter
Structural and writing the dissertation
Viva-voce presentation

Assessment Components
Assessment 1 10%
Asessement 2 10%
Final report 60%
Second review 20%

QSB4224/QSB60303 Development Economics

Taught by
Ms. Tay Shir Men & Mr. Soon Lam Tatt

About this module

Introduce the development, roles and contribution of construction industry to national economy
Covers various techniques of development appraisal and source of finance available

Learning Outcome

1 Introduction to development economics
2 Property development process
3 Property investment economics
4 Development appraisals
5 Factors in property development
6 Market research
7 Cost benefit analysis
8 Development finance

Assessment Components
Mid-term test 20%
Assignment 30%
Final examination 50%

Assignment
A group of student act as cost consultant of a property developer engaged for a proposed project: a piece of freehold land measuring 10 acres 1 rood 10 pole beside Taylor's University Selangor. We are required to prepare a report which include:
a) Development composition
b) Financial appraisal
c) Cash flow
d) NPV calculation and comment
e) Comment on cash flow and viability of the project based on 'Build-then-Sell' concept

UCM60102U4 Community Service Initiative

Taught by
Ms. Tay Shir Men

Learning Outcome
Demonstrate collaborative work with community to work in a career that will make contributions to society

Assessment Components
1 Activity
1 Personal Journal
1 Group Oral Presentation

Commitments
14 weeks period - 2 credit hour module
1 hours lecture/week

Reflection
Throughout this event, I get to learn the challenges of operating and managing a wildlife facility. I was exposed to a wide range of experiences, people and situations that I would not usually encounter in my student life. I would definitely encourage people to participate in volunteer projects. Although there is no monetary gain, the satisfaction derived from helping out is a satisfactory feeling.

Lifelong Learning

Interpersonal Skills

RES60103 Research Methodology

Taught by
Ms. Myzatul Aishah Binti Kamarazaly

Learning Outcome
1. Introduction to Module and Research
2. Identification of a Research Area for Research Proposal
3. Development of Research Problems/ Questions/ Hypothsis
4. Resources Search
5. Development of Aims and Scope
6. Development of Research Design and Research Program
7. Writing of Proposal
8. Literature Search and Review
9. Techniques of Data Collection
10. Design and Development of Questionnaires and Interview Questions
11. Sampling

Assessment Components
1 Research Proposal
1 Literature Review
1 E-portfolio

Commitments
14 weeks period - 4 credit hour module
3 hours lecture/week
2 hour tutorial/week

Reflection
After complete the research proposal and literature review in this semester, I am able to seek information from a variety sources such as journals and library books, open to new ideas but also look for alternative ideas and solutions, have the capacity for self-directed learning especially time management and lastly present and express ideas clearly. Thanks to this Ms. Aishah, my supervisor Sr. Loo and this module! (:

Intrapersonal Skills

Citizenship and Global Perspectives

QSB60904 Professional Practice II

Taught by
Mr. Lim Sek Cheon

Learning Outcome
1. Construction Disputes
2. Delays and Disputes
3. Construction Claims
4. Rights of Setting Off by Employer
5. Practical Completion and Penultimate Certificate
6. Final Accounts
7. Partial Possession by Employer
8. Determination of Contractor's Employment by Employer
9. Determination of Own Employment by Contractor
10. Dispute Resolution Method and Quantity Surveyor Act 2015
11. Building Insurance under PAM 2006
12. PAM Form (Without Quantities) and JKR Form of Contract

Assessment Components
2 Test
1 Seminar Presentation
1 Group Coursework
1 E portfolio

Commitments
14 weeks period - 4 credit hour module
3 hours lecture/week
1 hour tutorial/week

Reflection
Mr. Lim taught us about the knowledge and understanding of the administration of construction contracts and the application and limitations of particular contract clauses. This module provide us an overview of professional and contractual responsibilities of a QS in the consultancy setup from the inception stage to the final account stage and we are learning to achieve it.

Discipline Specific Knowledge

Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

QSB60804 Building Economics

Taught by
Ms. Dianne Kok Hui Wei

Learning Outcome
1. Introduction to Building Economics
2. Concept of Cost Control
3. Cost Modelling
4. Design Economics
5. Cost Analysis and Cost Data
6. Detailed Cost Planning
7. Investment and Development Appraisals
8. Whole Life Costing

Assessment Components
2 Test
1 Group Assignment
1 Presentation
1 E portfolio

Commitments
14 weeks period - 4 credit hour module
3 hours lecture/week
1 hour tutorial/week

Reflection
Throughout this module, I've had more concerns on construction and building economic news. I've learnt how to apply the techniques and expertise of economics to construction projects.

Discipline Specific Knowledge

Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

QSB60704 Building Services and Civil Engineering Quantities (Measurement 5)

Taught by
Mr. Chee Wai Meng & Ms. Laura Law & Mr. Loi Ming Ong

About this Module

Learning Outcome
This module is divided into three parts: Building Services (SMM2), Civil Engineering Quantities (MyCESMM) & Glodon

Building Services
1. Principle of The Malaysian Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (MyCESMM)
2. Class A - General Items
3. Class B - Environmental Protection and Enhancement
4. Class C - Traffic Management and Control
5. Class D - Site Investigation Work
6. Class E - Demolition and Site Clearance
7. Class F - Earthworks
8. Class G - Geotechnical Work
9. Class I - Concrete Works
10. Class S - Rail Track

Civil Engineering Quantities
1. Electrical Services
2. Cold Water Plumbing Services
3. Sanitary Plumbing Services
4. Air-conditioning & Ventilation Systems (ACVS)
5. Fire Protection Services

Glodon
TRB - Beam Link, Main Bar and Anchorage; Slab Main Bar and Support Bar
TAS - Wall, Window and Door, Lintel, Finishes (Floor, Wall and Ceiling), Staircase

Assessment Components
2 Test
1 Group Assignment
1 E-portfolio

Commitments
14 weeks period - 4 credit hour module
3 hours lecture/week
3 hour tutorial/week

Reflection
I've learnt the measurement of building services and civil engineering quantities as mentioned above. Throughout this module, I am able to interpret the clauses in SMM2 and MyCESMM for the various trade in relation to measurement of building services and civil engineering quantities. In addition, using Glodon software to do measurement of apartment and landed house is also what I've learnt in this module.

Communication Skills

Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

FIN60203 Financial Management

Taught by
Ms. Tay Shir Men

About This Subject
Financial Management means planning, organizing, directing and controlling the financial activities such as procurement and utilization of funds of the enterprise.

Learning Outcome
1. Introduction to Financial Management in Built Environment
2. Company Finance & Accounts for construction industry
3. Life Cycle Costing of Construction Project
4. Interim payment for Construction Project
5. Financial Information Systems
6. Capital Investments
7. Introduction to Organizational Management
8. Firm Management
9. Claim Management in Construction Project
10. Financial Investment Appraisal
11. Corporate Analysis – Construction

12. Credit Control in Construction Project

Assessment Components
2 Test
1 Group Assignment
1 E-portfolio

Commitment
14 weeks period - 4 credit hour module
3 hours lecture/week
1 hour tutorial/week

Reflection
I've learnt accounting and business studies in my high school therefore this subject is familiar to me. It's good to learn financial management so that we can implement the accountancy principles and practices in examining the construction company's finances and accounts.
Ms. Tay Shir Men is warm and caring. She possess good listening skills and tried over and over again to explain something to us. She has a great personality and because of that, students like her very much. Thank you Ms. Tay (:

Citizenship and Global Perspective

Lifelong Learning

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.

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 (:

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.

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)

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.

Taught by Tan Hee Chai.

Learning Outcome: Ventilation, Air-conditioning system, Fire protection in building, Electric supply and distribution, Vertical transportation system, Uniform Building By-Law (UBBL)

Why Building Services II? To create our awareness and understanding of principles of building services system in a building. We will need to apply this knowledge to prepare the tender in the future.

Building services are something just around our everyday life. I feel necessary to learn more about this module. But there is a bit lack of reliable information on the internet, every time I search, I found company's quotation or internet sales. Glad Taylor's University have good books about this module.

Taught by Wong Chong Wei.

Learning Outcome: Managerial competencies, Strategic management, Decision making, Organization culture and structure, Organization change, Work motivation, Leadership, Team and group, Communication, HR management, Time management, Info management

Why Management Science? To understand the various organizational behavior, effectiveness of an organization, decision making strategies, analysis tools and motivation concept. It lead us to be a more efficient and effective management personal.

Assignment?
Group Assignment 1: Create a business plan for our start-up construction company by applying knowledge of management science.

Mr Wong is a passionate lecturer. He not only teach us, but coach us to become a better person. I learn a lot of things from him and become a more effective management personal. We were required to do a presentation in every tutorial, even though it's hard for me, but that gradually improve our presentation skill and breaking out of my comfort zone. I felt I have grown up a bit every after a topic he taught. Really appreciate his hard work. I love management science so much now.

Taught by Chiew Seng Khoon

Learning Outcome: Industrialized Building System(IBS), Retaining wall, Dewatering system, Curtain wall, Green building, Pre-stressed concrete, Space frame and Tension membrane roof

Why Construction Technology III? To establish and develop our base knowledge of the fundamental principles of design and technology in construction.

Assignment?
Individual Assignment 1: 20 pieces of sketching which is related to syllabus
Group Assignment 1: Create a video which the topic is related to our module. A site visit is required to obtain an observation and a piece of video scene.

Mr Chiew taught us twice this time. His lecture notes are always very informative and useful for us. He told us he has experiences working in site, that's explain why he is so knowledgeable about construction technology. I love knowing how things work especially there are just around my life. Construction technology is interesting. I hope I am able to apply these knowledge in my life and also work.

Taught by Soon Lam Tatt.

Learning Outcome: Different types of Windows, Different types of Doors, Structural Steelworks and Metalwork, Roof, Glodon Software

Why Measurement III? It is the basic knowledge of measuring various elements in construction, which we will use it to prepare tender in the future.

Assignment?
Group Assignment 1: Use Glodon software to do taking-off of windows and doors in our own home.

Mr. Soon is an amazing lecturer, I can understand every modules after the lectures, which made me realize comprehensive ability and presentation skill are so necessary when we communicate with people.What I have learnt through Measurement III is, in order to measure well, first we need to understand the nature of the elements. Imagination and application are so important to us. That's why we need some construction knowledge, as much as we can. Knowledge is not enough, if we didn't apply or experience in real life, we can't truly understand.

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