QSB 4914 Research Dissertation

Research dissertation is a major module for students that take quantity surveying course. This module stands up of 4 credit hours and it’s taught by Ms. Theong. This module is non-examination but a research on any topic need to be submitted at the end of semester 6. This research was carry out continuously from semester 5.

  

Before having a topic for my research, I were assigned with a supervisor, Sr Dianne Kok. The topic for my research is the benefits and challenges of implementing green building: developers' perspective. During sem 5, I would need to submit proposal and literature review to my supervisor. Where else, during sem 6, I would need to submit the whole set of research to my supervisor and second reader.  

Throughout this module, it had help me strengthened my skill and knowledge. Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to thanks Ms Theong and Sr, Dianne Kok for their guidance throughout these 2 sem, Without them, I would have difficulties in submitting these research.

MGT 60603 Construction Quantity Surveyor

Construction Quantity Surveyor is an elective module for students that take quantity surveying course. This module stands up of 3 credit hours and it’s taught by Sr.Simon Chee. This module is basically about the work and knowledge a construction quantity surveyor should have.  

Module Learning Outcomes

This module provides me an knowledge on the general value process, function analysis and team dynamics in the client’s value system. Besides that, this module help me to identify the solutions to undertake value studies at different stage of a project. In addition, it also recommend me a more collaborative effort towards the promotion and awareness of value management in Malaysian construction industry in an effort to achieve value for money invested.

Syllabus

C1-Project life cycle, QS role at various stages

C2-Overview of Malaysian construction industry

C3-Laws and regulations governing the Malaysian construction industry

C4-Construction industry payment and adjudication act 2012

C5-Project commencement 

C6-Running the project

C7-Project completion 

C8-Construction supply chain management

C9-Construction Procurement

QSB 4214 Cost Value Engineering

Cost Value Engineering is a major module for students that take quantity surveying course. This module stands up of 4 credit hours and it’s taught by Sr.Loo. This module is basically about the idea of unnecessary cost and cost cutting exercise in the cost planning and control stage.

Module Learning Outcomes

This module provides me an knowledge on the general value process, function analysis and team dynamics in the client’s value system. Besides that, this module help me to identify the solutions to undertake value studies at different stage of a project. In addition, it also recommend me a more collaborative effort towards the promotion and awareness of value management in Malaysian construction industry in an effort to achieve value for money invested.

Syllabus

C1-Introduction to Value Management

C2-Definition of Value Management

C3-History and philosophy of Value Management

C4-Distinction between Value Engineering/Value Management/Value Analysis

C5-Concept of Value, Cost, Function and Worth

C6-Unnecessary Cost 

C7-Implementation of Value management 

C8-Value Management Tools and Techniques

C9-The Job Plan and Workshop 

C10-The Facilitator

C11-Benefits of Value Management-Financial and Non-Financial

C12-Problems and Constraints in Value Management 

QSB 4414 Construction Law

Construction Law is major module for students that take quantity surveying course. This module stands up of 4 credit hours and it’s taught by Sr.Eddie Lim. This module is basically about law in construction industry.

Module Learning Outcomes

This module help me to understand the general principles on the formation of a contract and remedies in the event of breach. Besides that, understanding the roles and liabilities of architects, quantity surveyors and other professionals in relation to professional negligence and the use of collateral contract is taught in this module. In addition, laws relating to payments, contractual claims and interpretation rules of ambiguity found in documents were also taught by Sr Eddie during lecture time. Through this module, it help me to understand more on the laws relating to land and construction industry with regards to National Land Code, Street, Drainage and Building Act, Uniform Building By-Law, Strata Title Act, etc. i would also appreciate the principles and procedures of litigation, arbitration, adjudication and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) stated by the Malaysian Government and Standard Form of Contract throughout this module.

Syllabus

C1-Building Contracts – General Principles & Formation of Contract

C2-The Standard Form of Building Contract

C3-Collateral Contracts

C4-Dispute Resolution – Litigation/Arbitration/Adjudication/Mediation

C5-Written Documents 

C6-Obligations of parties & QS consultancy agreement

C7- Breach of Contract – Remedies 

C8-Contractual Claims

C9- Tort – Negligence Claims

C10-Law relating to payments

C11- Laws relating to land – National Land Code

C12- Construction Statutes - UBBL

QSB 4223 Development Economic

Development Economic is minor module for students that take quantity surveying course. This module stands up of 3 credit hours and it’s taught by Sr.Ho and Sr.Kok. This module is basically about development in economic study.

Module Learning Outcomes

This module provides me an experience of how to calculate the developer’s budget during the initial development process for an example total development cost and gross development value. Besides that, this module also teaches me on how to execute the Cost-benefit Analysis in the early stage of investment proposal and valuation system to help on decision making during the feasibility stage. Moreover, I was also taught on various source of finance available in the construction industry and the requirement in a quality market research.

Syllabus

C1-Introduction

C2-Property Development

C3-Property Investment Economics 

C4-Factors in Property Development

C5-Development Appraisal 

C6-Cost-benefit Analysis 

C7-Development Finance

C8-Market Research 

QSB 3414 Financial Management

Financial Management is minor module for students that take quantity surveying course. This module stands up of 3 credit hours and it’s taught by Sr.Lee and Mr. Chang. This module is basically about financial study.

Module Learning Outcomes

This module provides me an experience of estimating how strong is a company finance based on what i had done on my group assignment. By using the knowledge that I had learnt from Sr. Lee and Mr. Chang, it enable me to broaden up my knowledge in finance and this could help me in future whether personally or for work. Even though this subject is just a minor subject, but it attract my attraction as it is strongly related to money during the past, present and future.

Syllabus

C1-Introduction to Financial Management

C2-Company Finance and Accounts

C3-Financial Information Systems

C4-Capital Investments

C5-Introduction to Organizational Management

C7-Firm Management

C8-Financial Investment Appraisal

QSB 3114 Measurement 5

Measurement 5 is major module for students that take quantity surveying course. This module stands up of 4 credit hours and it’s taught by Sr.Chee and Mr. Ramar. This module is basically about building services and engineering work.

Module Learning Outcomes

This module provides me an experience of preparing Tender Document for Services work as for the assignment given. Besides that, this module had given me an opportunity of learning how to do measurement for building services work and engineering work with SMM2 and MYCESSM. This is a new experience for me as I had not get to contact on this before during my internship or in University.  

Syllabus

C1- Electrical Installation

C2- Cold Water installation

C3-Introduction to MYCESSM

C4-Sanitary Installation

C5-Class D-Site Investigation

C6-Class B-Environmental Protection

C7-Class F- Earthwork

C8-Air Condition Installation

C9-Class G-Geotechnical Works

C10-Fire Protection Installation

C11-Class 1-Prestress Concrete

C12-Class S-Rail track 

QSB 3214 Building Economics

Building Economic is major module for students that take quantity surveying course. This module stands up of 4 credit hours and it’s taught by Ms. Dianne and Sr. Loo. This module is basically about construction economic

Module Synopsis

This module 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.

Module Teaching Objectives

Upon completion of this module, it enable me to:

1. 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.

1. To develop 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.

1. 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.

1. Explain various methods of pre-tender estimating.

1. Outline the importance of cost studies to enhance the role of Quantity Surveyor in the development process.

1. Produce an estimate at pre-tender stage, cost plan based on historical data and S-curve for financial planning to a proposed project. 

Module Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, is enable me to:

Syllabus

W1- Introduction to Building Economics Module

W2-The Concept of Cost Control

W3-Cost Modelling

W4-Building Morphology and Design Economics

W5-Cost Analysis, Indices and Data

W6-Detailed Cost Planning I

W7-Detailed Cost Planning II

W8-Cost Control

W9-Investment and Development Appraisals I

W10-Investment and Development Appraisals II

W11-Whole Life Costing I

W12-Whole Life Costing II

QSB 3614 Professional Practice 2

Professional Practice 2 is major module for students that take quantity surveying course. This module stands up of 4 credit hours and it’s taught by Sr. Eddie. This module is basically about PAM 2006.

Module Synopsis

This module provides me an overview of professional and contractual responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor in the consultancy setup from the inception stage to the final account stage. It focus on the importance of a clear understanding of the organization and contract administration of quantity surveying practices and the legal and contractual procedures in relation to built environment.

Module Objectives

Upon Completion of this module, it enable me to:

1. To have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the administration of construction contracts and the application of particular contract clauses relating to the roles and responsibilities of the parties to the contract especially the Quantity Surveyor.
2. To develop awareness of the provisions of the Standard Contract forms related to valuation and certificates, instructions and variations, dayworks and final accounts, extension of time and loss and expense. 
3. To interpret sub-contracts documents relating to roles and responsibility of the main contractor and sub-contractors including the limits and constraint of such procedures

Module Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, is enable me to:

1. Define the roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in construction contracts in relation to particular clauses in the contract.
2. Explain the various construction contracts, its limitations and constraints and define issues in interpreting the contract clauses of construction contract
3. Describe team dynamics, power of teams and teamwork in construction contracts.

Syllabus

C1-Construction Disputes

C2-Construction Delays

C3-Construction Claims

C4-Rights of Setting Off

C5-Partial Possession by Employer

C6-Practical Completion and Penultimate Certificate

C7-Final Accounts

C8-Determination of Contractor’s Employment by Employer

C9-Determination of Contractor’s Employment by Contractor

C10-Building Insurances

C11-Dispute resolution through Mediation/Adjudication/Arbitration

C12-Comparison between PAM Form and JKR Form of Contract 

MPW 2153 Moral Education

Moral Education is compulsory module for students that take quantity surveying course. This module stands up of 3 credit hours and it’s taught by Mr. Serit Banyan. This module is basically about how to be a moral people.

Module Synopsis

Moral Education enables me to gain knowledge on moral values that is developed through religions and socialization process base on Malaysian culture. The syllabus will introduce students to the moral theories, moral values, values of religion and moral issues.

Module Teaching Objectives

This subject serves to develop a moral being through a holistic approach by learning and practising good moral and ethical practices.

Module Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, is enable me to:

1.      Explain the basic concept of moral

2.      Explain the different ethical theories and criticism

3.      Explain moral values in religion

4.      Apply knowledge learned in daily life

5.      Demonstrate the ability to make ethical decision on moral issues and conflict

Syllabus

Chapter 1 : Introduction

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: Solving Moral Conflicts