Professional Practice 2 (QSB9614)

Portfolio Semester 5
Professional Pracrice 2

Lecturer
Sr Ng Kai Seng 

Abstract of this subject:

The 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.

Learning Objective:

- This subject enable me to appreciate the role of quantity surveying profession in public and private sectors. 

- 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.

- 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.


Learning Outcomes:

• Define the qualification (academic and professional) required of a Quantity Surveyor, its professional institution and Board.

• Describe the duties of a Quantity Surveyor.

• identify the roles of various parties involve in the building team and the construction contracts and contractual obligation.

• evaluate the array of construction contracts between the client and the main contractor.

• evaluate the array of construction contracts between the main contractor and the sub - contractor. 

Assignments:

Assignment 1

Assignment 2:

Objective: 

This assignment enables me to study and understand the different types of certificate issued by the certificate according to PAM 2006 Contract. It also enable to learn the role of Quantity Surveyor when issuing the certificate.

Learning Outcome: 

This assignment enable me to investigate the different types of certificate issued by Architect. There are 7 certificate which is interim certificate,certificate of practical completion, Certificate of Non-Completion, Certificate of Extension of Time and Certificate of Making Good Defects, Penultimate Certificate and Final Certificate. Besides that, it provides me a chance to study and investigate the purpose of issue of each certificate, timing to issue the certificate, contractual effect of issue the certificate and failure to issue the certificate by Architect. I also find out the specimen of the certificate for this assignment.

Interim certificate

Certificate of Practical Completion

Certificate of Extension of Time

Certificate of Non-completion

Certificate of Making Good Defects

Penultimate Certificate

Final Certificate

Building Economic (QSB3214)

Portfolio Semester 5
Building Economic

Lecturer:

Miss Dianne Kok Hui Wen

Mr Ho June Khai

Objective :

This subject enable me to study and explore an awareness of the nature, content and significance of cost control, cost planning and understand the roles of project teams towards fulfilling client’s requirements

Besides that it provides me a chance to study and explore 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 stage

Learning Outcome:

Throughout the process of learning of course of Building Economics, I will be able to evaluate the role and responsibilities of Quantity Surveyors in the overall development process ,match the relationship between cost and design to a value outcome, illustrate various method of pre-tender estimating,enhance the role of Quantity Surveyor by outlining the importance of cost studies in the development process and carry out Elemental Cost Analysis to estimate building cost. I also learn how to prepare an estimate at pre-tender stage to a proposed project, cost plan based on historical data and S-curve for financial planning

Schedule:

Mid-Term Test

Objective: 
1) To learn the knowledge of  concept of cost control and cost modelling
2) To enable us to understand and investigate the topic taught by lecturer

Assignments:

Objective:
1) To learn how to amend the cost plan of the building designs
2) To investigate and learn the effect of the change of design toward the cost plan
3) To study and investigate the types of procurement used in the industry

Learning Outcome: 
1) This assignment enables me to learn the importance of cost plan for a Quantity Surveyor 
2) It also provide me a chance to advise the clients by giving opinion on the types of procurement used for the project
3) Furthermore, it provides me a chance to prepare the cost plan. 

Group Assignment

Financial Management (QSB3413)

Portfolio Semester 5
Financial Management

Lecturer:
 Mr. Chang Jau Ho                     
 Sr. Lee Wing Tey

Abstract of this subject:

The module 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.


Learning Objective:

- To understand the background, principles and practices and information systems of financial management in 
   relation to construction industry.
- To appraise capital investment proposals in the construction industry.
- To understand the management of construction organization in terms of managing the business environment,
   the firm and the staff.

Learning Outcome:

Throughout the process of learning the course of Financial Management, I will be able to determine 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. Besides that, I learn to determine the appropriate cost control structure and technology in ensuring the quality management and total quality management (TQM) of the entire construction performance.This subject also teach me how to analyze the cost and benefit for particular construction project by applying capital investment techniques.It also teach me how to manage the financial aspect of the particular construction project by manipulating the sound of knowledge of financial management and apply the proper management theory and technique to outline the business of construction project.Furthermore it enhance motivation and performance of company towards career progression by organizing the staff’s tasks, organization and leadership

Course Outline:

Week 1            Topic 1: Introduction to Financial Management (Part 1)

Week 2            Topic 1: Introduction to Financial Management (Part 2)

Week 3            Topic 2: Company Finance & Accounts

Week 4            Topic 3: Financial Information Systems (Part 1)

Week 5            Topic 3: Financial Information Systems (Part 2)

Week 6            Topic 4: Capital Investments (Part 1)

Week 7            Topic 4: Capital Investments (Part 2)

Week 8            Topic 5: Introduction to Organizational Management (Part 1)

Week 9            Topic 5: Introduction to Organizational Management (Part 2)

Week 10          Topic 6: Corporate Analysis – Construction (Part 1)

Week 11          Topic 6: Corporate Analysis – Construction (Part 2)

Week 12          Topic 7: Firm Management

Week 13          Topic 8: Financial Investment Appraisal (Part 1)

Week 14          Topic 8: Financial Investment Appraisal (Part 2)

Group Assignment

Title:  5 –year Business Plan for the company of your choice.

1)      Introduction with the executive summary of company including company milestone.

2)      Brief write out on the company financial and marketing objective.

3)      Brief write out on the company core business.

4)      Overview on business operation.

5)      Conclusion with recommendation.

6)      Financial Highlight for 5 years – taken latest 2(two) years from annual report and forecasting for the following 3 year based on the company historical records.

7)      Format of submission : One hard copy and one soft copy for presentation 

  

Measurement 5 (QSB3114)

Portfolio Semester 5
Measurement

Lecturer:

Mr Chee Wai Meng (WaiMeng.Chee@taylors.edu.my)

Mr Ramar Subramaniam (sramar@taylors.edu.my)

Objective:

This subject enable me to study and explore the the importance of preparation of Tender Document and the importance of the ability to work effectively with teammates to complete the assignments.Besides that it provide me a chance to investigate and explore subject knowledge on the principles of measurement of various elements.Furthermore,it enable me to develop the skill of making decision and management skills related to quantity surveying profession in the preparation of Bills of Quantities

Learning Outcomes

Throughout the process of learning the course of Measurement 5, I will be able to identify the items measurable for cold water and sanitary plumbing, electrical installation and M & E works and civil engineering works.Besides that,I learn how to differentiate and explain the difference 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.I also learn how 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 .

      This subject also provides me a chance to prepare the measurement for cold water 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 ). Furthermore, I understand and able to carry out the preparation of Bills of Quantities for cold water and sanitary plumbing, electrical installation and M & E works and civil engineering works

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     Assignment 

Brief:

We are going to form a group which consists of 5 persons and we are going to prepare a complete measurement including the Bill of Quantities of the Electrical Works for the 2 storey bungalow house covering:

a) Sub-main cable from the TNB meter to the Distribution Board

b)  Final sub-circuits for the various lighting ,fan & AC points and socket outlets

c)  Electrical accessories such as switches, socket outlets
d)  Any other related electrical works not included in the above

Objective:

1)   To extend and refine skills relating to the measurement and description of building works.

2)  To develop an awareness of the nature , content , and significance of tendering and contractual   documents

3)  To have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Standard Method of Measurement in taking – off quantities 

4) To develop an understanding of the principles of measurement in preparing the Bills of  Quantities and Specification writing 

Learning Outcome:

1)        Recognize the items measurable for electrical installation works.

2)    Explain and interpret clauses in the SMM2  for the various trades in relation to the above works 
3)    Demonstrate a systematic and orderly mind and be able to visualize the drawings and details given

4)    Evaluate the relationship between Specifications , Drawings and Bills of Quantities
5)       Produce measurement for Electrical Installation Works in accordance to SMM 2

6)    Generate a conceptual understanding of and the ability to competently carry out the preparation of the Bills of Quantities for the above mentioned works

Mid-term test

Objective:

1) To enable us to understand the topic of Geotechnical Works (Reinforced Earth Wall)

2) To test how far we understand on the topic which had been taught

3) To enable us to investigate the measurement of Geotechnical Works