Building Economics [QSB 3214]

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE • BUILDING • DESIGN

Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours)

Portfolio

(Semester 5 April 2014)

YVONNE LAI YEE VUN

(0304029)

Building Economics

[QSB 3214]

Personal Information..

Name : Yvonne Lai Yee Vun

Student ID : 0304029

Date of Birth : 10th August 1992

Intake: July 2011

Semester : Semester 5, April 2014

Objective.. 

• To develop an awareness of the impact of design variables in acquiring an economical design and the importance of quantity surveyor in pre-and post contract stages. 
• To create an awareness of the nature, content, and significance of cost control, cost planning and understand the roles of venture groups towards satisfying customer needs.  

Learning outcomes..

Building Economics enable me to understand 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.  Besides, this module allow me to explain the various methods of pre-tender estimating and to understand the importance of building economics to the construction world. This module also enable me to produce estimation and cost plan for financial planning to proposed project. In conclusion, this module provide the skills and knowledge that I need for my future career. 

Lessons Learned.. 

Building Economics was taught by Miss Dianne Kok Hui Wei and Sr Loo Seong King. For this module, I was given an individual assignment and a group assignment. For the individual assignment, I have to analyse whether the request by the client is reasonable and to explain what is the consequences based on time, cost and quality of awarding the tender based on the discounted percentage. 

For the second assignment, which is a group assignment, I was divided into a group of 6 people to complete the assignment. Our group assignment have been divided into two parts. The first part was where me and my group mates have to study an estimated cost plan in order to understand whether the price given is reasonable or not. We were ask to update and revise the attached cost plan to meet the marketing department requirement and the latest design requirement provided by the ARCHITECT. Then, the second part was where we have to produce a tender report for recommendation to the client and to provide reasons and supporting points for our recommendation  to convince the client. This subject was challenging and interesting at the same time because this subject enable me to understand the importance and the relationship of the building economics to the construction and how design and the construction plays an important role in ensuring the economics of the country is stable. As a Quantity Surveyor, we play an important role to give advises to the client on a better financial status.  

Tender report

               

               

Professional Practice 2 [QSB 3614]

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE • BUILDING • DESIGN

Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours)

Portfolio

(Semester 5 April 2014)

YVONNE LAI YEE VUN

(0304029)

Professional Practice 2

[QSB 3614]

Personal Information..

Name : Yvonne Lai Yee Vun

Student ID : 0304029

Date of Birth : 10th August 1992

Intake: July 2011

Semester : Semester 5, April 2014


Objective.. 

• To understand and have sufficient knowledge regarding with the provisions of the PAM 2006 contract. 
• To understand the roles and responsibilities of every parties to the contract especially Quantity Surveying 
• To understand the limits, constraints and the rights of every parties that are subjected to the contract 
• To develop awareness of the provisions of the Standard Contract forms related to valuation and certificates, instructions and variations, daysworks and final accounts, extension of time and loss and expense

Learning outcomes..

• To understand the roles and responsibilities of every parties that are subjected to the contract To explain the construction contracts, the limitations and important details of clauses regarding to the construction contracts Professional Practice 2 was taught by Sr Lim Sek Cheon, or better known as Sr Eddie. An awesome lecturer who is really helpful and never fails to deliver what he needs to deliver to the students. This subject is the continuation of the previous subject, Professional Practice 1. In this module, I get to learn more about a specific contract that is normally used in Malaysia which is the PAM 2006 contract. This module really provide the skills and knowledge that I need for my future career. 

Lessons Learned..

• Construction Disputes 
• Construction Delays 
• Construction Claims
• Rights of Setting Off
• Partial Possession by Employer 
• Practical Completion and Penultimate Certificate 
• Final Accounts 
• Determination of Contractor's Employment by Employer 
• Determination of Contractor's Employment by Contractor 
• Building  Insurances
• Dispute resolution through Mediation/ Adjudication/ Arbitration 
• Comparison between PAM and JKR form on contract 

Delays and Disputes:

• Delays that occur during construction of works which causes the Completion Date to be breached constitutes as a construction delay.
• Categories of delay: Delays caused by Contractor; Employer; or Third Parties (Neutral Events)
• Clause 23.8 (a)-(w) of the PAM Form of Contract 2006 list the legitimate Relevant Events
• Identifying and understanding the procedures, contractual effects, and principles of granting EOT

Construction Claims:

• Construction claims entitles the Contractor to claim for loss & expense if the Employer causes delay to the regular progress of the Works and the delays have materially affected the Works
• Types of Claims: Contractual Claims, Extra-Contractual Claims, Ex-Gratia Claims
• Discovering and understanding the procedures, conditions, and general principles of loss and expense claims

Determination:

• Types of determination: Determination of Contractor’s employment by Employer; Determination of Own Employment by Contractor
• Identify the relevant clauses of determination ( Clause 25.2 & 26.2) under the provisions of PAM Form of Contract 2006
• Understand the procedures, rights and duties of Employer and Contractor upon determination 

Construction Insurances:

• Indemnity against injury or death - Employee Social Security Scheme (SOCSO) provided under Clause 19.2
• Workmen Compensation Insurance provided under Clause 19.3
• Foreign Worker’s Compensation Scheme Insurance provided under clause 19.4
• Contractor All Risk Insurance (CAR) provided under clause 20
• Understand the different contractual implications and effects of different insurance policies

Dispute Resolution:

• Methods of Dispute Resolution: Mediation; Adjudication; Arbitration; Litigation
• Understand the characteristics, functionality and contractual implications of each dispute resolution method
• Recognise the roles and responsibilities of the Employer and the Contractor in each type of dispute resolution method
• Discovering the powers and jurisdictions of a Mediator, an Adjudicator, an Arbitrator, and a Judge

I had also to give a seminar to my tutorial classmates on the topic Final Accounts. For the coursework 2, which is a group assignment, I was divided into a group of 6 students to complete the assignment. The questions were related to the PAM 2006 contract so we have to understand clearly and give reasons on why we chose a certain clauses as our decision. I have gained a lot of knowledge in both assignment and seminar.  

                 

         

Sustainable Housing And Development [QSB 2453]

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE • BUILDING • DESIGN

Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours)

Portfolio

(Semester 5 April 2014)

YVONNE LAI YEE VUN

(0304029)

Sustainable Housing And Development 

[QSB 2453]

Personal Information..

Name : Yvonne Lai Yee Vun

Student ID : 0304029

Date of Birth : 10th August 1992

Intake: July 2011

Semester : Semester 5, April 2014

Objective.. 

• To create an understand of the implications of sustainability principles in construction projects 
• To identify the principles of ecologically sustainable development to a hypothetical large-scale housing development 
• To identify and critically engage the links between housing and other forms of sustainable building and development 

Learning outcomes..

Sustainable Housing And Development enable me to explain the evolving environmental discussion as it applies to housing development. Besides, this module allow me to understand the appropriate assessment that can be used in the planning and monitoring at different stages of sustainable housing development. This module also enable me to explain the legislative requirements for undertaking sustainable housing development and to apply the implications of sustainability principles in construction projects. In conclusion, this module provide the skills and knowledge that I need for my future career. 


Lessons Learned.. 

Sustainable Housing And Development is an elective subject that I have to take in Semester 5. This subject is taught by Puan Mariatul Liza Bt Meor Gheda. there was a lot to learn in this module because it widen my view and knowledge about sustainability development. For this module, there are two assignments that I need to complete and all together the marks will be 100 marks. 

The first assignment contains 30 marks out of 100. I had to prepare a problem statement on current issue on sustainable development. The current issue that I have found from the newspaper is about ' The awareness and application of sustainable construction concept by Malaysian Developers'. the concept of sustainable development is still new to Malaysia, so it is still at the starting stage. Although the developers are aware of the rising issues on sustainability, however, little efforts are generated from them in implementing it due to limited understanding, the concern about cost, poor knowledge and lack of enforcement by the government. Thus, to enhance the level of environmental awareness and civic consciousness among people to build sustainably in the future, the understanding, awareness and the way of initiate on this concept need to be improved to empower this concept be applied efficiently in future construction projects. 

For the second assignment, which is a group assignment, I was divided into a group of 5 students to complete the assignment. Our task given was to prepare a proposal for smart and sustainable house design for future. The location chosen is Jerejak Island. This island is situated just 1.8km away from the hustle and bustle of Penang Island. Because of its strategic location, Jerejak Island is set to become the next Penang most development region, where living, entertainment, environment and business seamlessly converge within a bustling and vibrant metropolis. 

Jerejak Island 

 

 

Based on our master plan, Jerejak Island will be developed into a big city like George Town named "Jerejak Metropolitan". 

Master Plan

Penang

HeliConia Residences

HeliConia Residences is nestled within the 300-acre development of Jerejak Metropolitan.

Within Jerejak Metropolitan, people can enjoy world class award winning amenities and facilities in, you can enjoy the best of all worlds right at your doorstep. 

Site Plan 

1	-	Main Entrance	9	-	Playground
2	-	Tennis Court	10	-	Forest Courtyard
3	-	Aqua Gym	11	-	Multipurpose Hall
4	-	Swimming Pool	12	-	Greenhouse
5	-	Wading Pool	13	-	Putting Green
6	-	Jacuzzi	14	-	Basketball Half Court
7	-	Flower Garden	15	-	Jogging Track (Ground Floor)
8	-	BBQ Pavillion

Sectional View of a unit (From Left: Kitchen, Bathroom, Dining Area, Living Area & Bedrooms)

Green Technologies

Rainwater Harvesting

Grey Water Reuse

Solar Panel

Green Roof

Vegetated Green Wall

Group Members 

 

   

Industrialised Building System [QSB 2513]

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE ·BUILDING · DESIGN

Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours)

Portfolio

(Semester 4, April 2013)

YVONNE LAI YEE VUN

(0304029)

Industrialised Building System [QSB 2513]

Self-Introduction…

My name is Yvonne Lai Yee Vun, currently studying year 2, semester 4 in Bachelor of Quantity Surveying. I am from a little town in Sabah called Sandakan. I am interested in this course because I like observe the buildings around me since young and I like mathematics. I was told that this course is related to both buildings and involved a lot of calculation, so i decided to take this course.

This course is getting together and tougher and now I am in semester 4 and next semester I am going for Internship training, there will be a lot of challenges coming, so I have to study hard to fulfill my ambition as a Surveyor.

Objective…

• To create the awareness of the development of IBS in Malaysia
• To evaluate the benefits and challenges faced by the industry with the adoption of IBS
• To appreciate the role, functions and contributions of manufactures in the industry

Learning outcomes…

Industrialised Building system enable me to identify the usage of the IBS components in the construction site. Besides, this module gave me the opportunity to appraise the advantages and shortfalls of the selected components. This module also allow me to have a better understanding of the implications of adopting new technology in the construction industry and allow me to generate a report of given the tasks and present the outcomes of the tasks in a team or independently. 

I wanted to acknowledge my lecturer, Ms. Theong May Chuan, who is really helpful and care for our needs. Besides, I can seek help from him when I m facing any difficulties , he will always have patience to teach us. 

In conclusion, this module really provide the skills and knowledge that I need for my future career. 

Lessons Learned…

Industrialised Building system is an elective subject that I have to take in semester 4. This subject is taught by Ms. Theong May Chuan. In this module, it teaches me what is IBS system ? and how it actually slowly adopt in Malaysia. There was a lot to learn in this subject because it widen my view and knowledge.For this module, there are three assignments that i need to complete and all together the marks will be 100 marks. The first assignment is exploring the IBS Factory: Experiencing documentation and analyzing the manufacturing process of IBS components.We actually went for a factory visit at BlueScope Lysaght, Shah Alam.

Second assignment is visit to a Archidex 2013. Task given for this assignment is to identify one of the prefabricated building material or components which is exhibited.Our group have selected LRC-Eko block which is LRC (lightweight reinforced concrete) products. LRC products initiate a new era in construction industry. 

   

The last assignment is an individual assignment, our task given is to study and analyse the current scenario of IBS in Malaysia. There are two topics given but we only need to choose one of the topic. Thus, the topic i have chosen is topic two: Two IBS Roadmaps were introduced as part of the effort in promoting IBS in Malaysia. Discuss the reasons of the shift from traditional to IBS method of construction. What are the shortcomings when IBS is fully adopted by the industry.This individual assignment actually widen my view and knowledge about the benefit and shortcoming of it when fully adopted in Malaysia.