1.0 Acknowledgement
The completion of this activities under Community Service Module would not have been possible without the kind support and assistance of many individuals whose names could not all be enumerated. Their contributions are sincerely appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. However, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude particularly to the following:
First and foremost, the completion of this orphanage event is impossible without the guidance and support from my lecturer, Ms. Tay Shir Men. Her continuous supervision, provides necessary information, giving timely suggestions towards the orphanage event, and helps to motivate me in completing this valuable activity.
I would also like to express my utmost gratitude to my colleagues and friends who worked by my side in the university and offered me their strength and support at difficult times. Last but not least, many thanks to Taylor’s University for sharing their support and sponsorship. Without their kind help, this event would not be successfully completed. Thank you.
2.0 MODULE SYNOPSIS
This module has been designed to help foster of sense of care and concern among us for our community, environment and the world at large. This module will help develop us’ sense of personal and social responsibility. We will learn through participating in a community service experience and will have the opportunity to use their skills and knowledge in real-life situations.
3.0 MODULE OBJECTIVES
1) To inculcate a sense of Social Responsibility.
2) To promote the culture of caring and respect towards all members of society.
3) To make them responsible citizens of this country.
4) To understand the community around them.
5) To understand themselves in relation to their community
4.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, we should be able to:
1) Develop relevant communication skills for collaborative work with community/society.and/or to work in a career that will make contributions to society.
2) Develop a holistic awareness of the variety of problems (e.g. the environment, poverty, social discrimination) that call for action; critically analyze how such problems should be approached and how to solve them scientifically.
3) Apply information management skills and strengthen their lifelong academic learning.
4) Develop in themselves a strong sense of social responsibility and be able to portray leadership qualities and being able to work effectively as a team.
5.0 KNOWLEDGE I GAINED IN THIS MODULE:
5.1 Lifelong Learning
This module required us to be more independent and able to extract the information from Ti-Rattana Welfare Society that we have visited. For me, I have learnt how to propose activity that link to our field which is construction that help the children to enhance their vision for their future career. During the activities, I am be nominated as one of the game master therefore I am responsible to assigned task to all members in order to achieve the goal of our community service project. Throughout the activity, I also learnt to allocate each of the tasks in order to derive the completion date of our activities as we are only given 10 weeks of preparation.
5.2 Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Thinking and problem solving skills are gained during the discussion with my group member in order to provide most effective idea in proposing our project.
5.3 Communication skills
During the discussion session, we have communicated with our lecturer in order to provide a more viability of our propose idea towards the improvement of the gaming activities to the children. Throughout the communication, we have actually learnt the things that we need to concern in order to prevent any risk or unforeseen circumstances that may cause our project to be non-viable.
5.4 Interpersonal skills
I am able to practice leadership skills, especially during the initial stage of ours project. I have learnt how to distribute the assignment workload to my team member to carry out the project in order to achieve the objective of this project which is to create value for the orphan children future career.
In conclusion, learning by taking new task is crucial in pursuing my career as Project Management in the construction field. As in the future, various unfamiliar tasks will be assigned and it depends on how we take it as a challenge to improve our career.
Sunday, 4 December 2016
CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (MGT60803/QSB 2433) - Elective
1.0 Acknowledgement
The completion of this module under Supply Chain Managment would not have been possible without the kind support and assistance of many individuals whose names could not all be enumerated. Their contributions are sincerely appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. However, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude particularly to the following:
First and foremost, the completion of this module is impossible without the guidance and support from my lecturer, Ms. Tay Shir Men. Her continuous supervision, provides necessary information, giving timely suggestions towards my future career as Quantity Survey, and helps to motivate me in completing this valuable module.
2.0 Module Synopsis
This module is applicable to us who wish to enhance their knowledge of other job opportunities available beside the typical Quantity Surveyor’s scope of works. Construction Supply Chain (CSC) is the network of organizations involved in different stages (the upstream and downstream) of processes of delivering goods or services. Construction Supply Chain (CSC) is the coordination of material, information and financial flows between and among all the participant organizations. The module delivers the overview Supply Chain (SC) theory and example of best practices of the industries’ SC which would be applied and adapted by the CSC and focuses on the fundamental tasks with in a supply chain cycle such as procurement, sourcing, outsourcing and performance improvement. It also covers the current trends within the CSC such as lean and agile concepts, relationship management and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Module Teaching Objectives
The teaching objectives of the module are:
1. To enhance the awareness of other job opportunities within the construction industry.
2. To identify and critically analyse the current issues within the CSC.
3. To apply and adopt best practice of other industry supply chain management (SCM) into construction supply chain management (CSCM).
Module Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, we will be able to:
1. Identify the issues within CSC.
2. Analyse the performance of a CSC.
3. Apply SCM theory and best practice in the CSC.
4. Develop a framework and strategies in improving the CSC performance.
5. Generate a comprehensive report of a construction industry case and present the report in a team or independently.
5.0 KNOWLEDGE I GAINED IN THIS MODULE:
5.1 Lifelong Learning
This module required us to extract information from social media which is important in the cycle of construction industry. For me, I have learnt how to manage the supply of material in the construction although is only a theoretical basis. This theoretical knowledge might help me to handling all the construction waste that usually happens in the construction industry. Throughout this module, I have learnt some new knowledge during my first course work which is to propose a building based on the market segmentation that is crucial on behave of the developer.
5.2 Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Thinking and problem solving skills are gained during the discussion with my group member for my second coursework in order to provide more precise information regarding to BIM software.
5.3 Communication skills
During the assignment session, we have communicated with our lecturer in order to provide clearer information due to the facts that social media provide different perspective and thoughts from different author. Throughout the communication, we have actually learnt the things that we need to concern in order to prevent any risk that may cause our course work to be non-viable.
5.4 Interpersonal skills
We are able to practice our leadership skills, especially during the initial stage of the assignment. I have learnt how to distribute the assignment workload to my team member to carry out the assignment.
In conclusion, learning by taking new task is crucial in my career as Project Management. As in the future, various unfamiliar task will be assigned and it depend on how we take it as a challenge to improve our career.
The completion of this module under Supply Chain Managment would not have been possible without the kind support and assistance of many individuals whose names could not all be enumerated. Their contributions are sincerely appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. However, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude particularly to the following:
First and foremost, the completion of this module is impossible without the guidance and support from my lecturer, Ms. Tay Shir Men. Her continuous supervision, provides necessary information, giving timely suggestions towards my future career as Quantity Survey, and helps to motivate me in completing this valuable module.
2.0 Module Synopsis
This module is applicable to us who wish to enhance their knowledge of other job opportunities available beside the typical Quantity Surveyor’s scope of works. Construction Supply Chain (CSC) is the network of organizations involved in different stages (the upstream and downstream) of processes of delivering goods or services. Construction Supply Chain (CSC) is the coordination of material, information and financial flows between and among all the participant organizations. The module delivers the overview Supply Chain (SC) theory and example of best practices of the industries’ SC which would be applied and adapted by the CSC and focuses on the fundamental tasks with in a supply chain cycle such as procurement, sourcing, outsourcing and performance improvement. It also covers the current trends within the CSC such as lean and agile concepts, relationship management and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Module Teaching Objectives
The teaching objectives of the module are:
1. To enhance the awareness of other job opportunities within the construction industry.
2. To identify and critically analyse the current issues within the CSC.
3. To apply and adopt best practice of other industry supply chain management (SCM) into construction supply chain management (CSCM).
Module Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, we will be able to:
1. Identify the issues within CSC.
2. Analyse the performance of a CSC.
3. Apply SCM theory and best practice in the CSC.
4. Develop a framework and strategies in improving the CSC performance.
5. Generate a comprehensive report of a construction industry case and present the report in a team or independently.
5.0 KNOWLEDGE I GAINED IN THIS MODULE:
5.1 Lifelong Learning
This module required us to extract information from social media which is important in the cycle of construction industry. For me, I have learnt how to manage the supply of material in the construction although is only a theoretical basis. This theoretical knowledge might help me to handling all the construction waste that usually happens in the construction industry. Throughout this module, I have learnt some new knowledge during my first course work which is to propose a building based on the market segmentation that is crucial on behave of the developer.
5.2 Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Thinking and problem solving skills are gained during the discussion with my group member for my second coursework in order to provide more precise information regarding to BIM software.
5.3 Communication skills
During the assignment session, we have communicated with our lecturer in order to provide clearer information due to the facts that social media provide different perspective and thoughts from different author. Throughout the communication, we have actually learnt the things that we need to concern in order to prevent any risk that may cause our course work to be non-viable.
5.4 Interpersonal skills
We are able to practice our leadership skills, especially during the initial stage of the assignment. I have learnt how to distribute the assignment workload to my team member to carry out the assignment.
In conclusion, learning by taking new task is crucial in my career as Project Management. As in the future, various unfamiliar task will be assigned and it depend on how we take it as a challenge to improve our career.
Sunday, 3 July 2016
PROJECT │MANAGEMENT (QSB4424/MGT60704)
1.0 Acknowledgment
Specially thank to my lecturer, Mr Leong Boon Tik for assigning and guiding us through the project. He has given us this opportunity to produce this report and helped us understand more on the related matter on Project Management.
2.0 Module Synopsis
This module will expose student to the principle, techniques and managerial issues, which form the process of project management. The area of study will focus in particular on project management in a construction context but will also make considerable reference to the activity in other fields of commercial and business activity to emphasize the broad applicability of the principle.
3.0 Module Teaching Objectives
The teaching objectives of the module are to:
1. To appreciate the roles and functions of project participants and the organizational forms where they occur.
2. To develop an awareness of the form and influence of leadership in the project process and the relationships to a project’s success.
3. To understand the application of management techniques in the control and direction of project resources.
4. To evaluate the dynamic changes which occur during a project’s life cycle and the nature of a project’s success.
Module Learning Outcomes (MLO)
1 Define project characteristics, objectives, organizations and success.
2 Identify the possible risk that a project manager may face during the process of development.
3 List a broad knowledge of the professional roles, duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager.
4 Explain an understanding of the strategies for the execution of the development process in response to the client’s objectives.
5.0 KNOWLEDGE I GAINED IN THIS MODULE:
5.1 Lifelong Learning
This module required us to be more independent and able to extract the information from the Pulau Jerejak island that we have visited. For me, I have learnt how to propose a new idea in improving the island through discussion with my group members. Every one of us has been assigned task by our leader in order to fulfil the idea that we are proposing. So, throughout the assignment I am in charge of work scheduling. Based on the working scheduling, I have learnt to allocate each of the activities in order to derive the completion date of the construction.
5.2 Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Thinking and problem solving skills are gained during the discussion with my group member in order to provide most effective idea in proposing our project.
5.3 Communication skills
During the assignment session, we have communicated with our lecturer in order to provide a more viability of our propose idea towards the improvement of the Pulau Jerejak Island. Throughout the communication, we have actually learnt the things that we need to concern in order to prevent any risk that may cause our project to be non-viable.
5.4 Interpersonal skills
We are able to practice our leadership skills, especially during the initial stage of the assignment. I have learnt how to distribute the assignment workload to my team member to carry out the assignment.
In conclusion, learning by taking new task is crucial in my career as Project Management. As in the future, various unfamiliar task will be assigned and it depend on how we take it as a challenge to improve our career.
1.0 Acknowledgment
Specially thank to my lecturer, Mr Leong Boon Tik for assigning and guiding us through the project. He has given us this opportunity to produce this report and helped us understand more on the related matter on Project Management.
2.0 Module Synopsis
This module will expose student to the principle, techniques and managerial issues, which form the process of project management. The area of study will focus in particular on project management in a construction context but will also make considerable reference to the activity in other fields of commercial and business activity to emphasize the broad applicability of the principle.
3.0 Module Teaching Objectives
The teaching objectives of the module are to:
1. To appreciate the roles and functions of project participants and the organizational forms where they occur.
2. To develop an awareness of the form and influence of leadership in the project process and the relationships to a project’s success.
3. To understand the application of management techniques in the control and direction of project resources.
4. To evaluate the dynamic changes which occur during a project’s life cycle and the nature of a project’s success.
Module Learning Outcomes (MLO)
1 Define project characteristics, objectives, organizations and success.
2 Identify the possible risk that a project manager may face during the process of development.
3 List a broad knowledge of the professional roles, duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager.
4 Explain an understanding of the strategies for the execution of the development process in response to the client’s objectives.
5.0 KNOWLEDGE I GAINED IN THIS MODULE:
5.1 Lifelong Learning
This module required us to be more independent and able to extract the information from the Pulau Jerejak island that we have visited. For me, I have learnt how to propose a new idea in improving the island through discussion with my group members. Every one of us has been assigned task by our leader in order to fulfil the idea that we are proposing. So, throughout the assignment I am in charge of work scheduling. Based on the working scheduling, I have learnt to allocate each of the activities in order to derive the completion date of the construction.
5.2 Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Thinking and problem solving skills are gained during the discussion with my group member in order to provide most effective idea in proposing our project.
5.3 Communication skills
During the assignment session, we have communicated with our lecturer in order to provide a more viability of our propose idea towards the improvement of the Pulau Jerejak Island. Throughout the communication, we have actually learnt the things that we need to concern in order to prevent any risk that may cause our project to be non-viable.
5.4 Interpersonal skills
We are able to practice our leadership skills, especially during the initial stage of the assignment. I have learnt how to distribute the assignment workload to my team member to carry out the assignment.
In conclusion, learning by taking new task is crucial in my career as Project Management. As in the future, various unfamiliar task will be assigned and it depend on how we take it as a challenge to improve our career.
Dissertation (DIS 60103/ QSB 4924/ QSB 4914)
1.0 Acknowledgement
Specially thank to my lecturer, Dr Kam Kenn Jhun and Sr Soon Lam Tatt for assigning and guiding me throughout the Dissertation period. They have given me this opportunity to produce this research and helped me to understand more on the related matter on the topic I chosen (Implementation of Lean Construction in the Construction Industry).
2.0 Module Synopsis
The module intends to introduce academic research and provide some in-depth understanding on Dissertation. The module covers the process and techniques of research, research methodology, data analysis, conclusion as well as recommendation. At the end of the course, we are able to identify the rating on the issues, the finding that we analyse and recommendation to proffered researcher regarding to the research topic taken.
Throughout the process we should be able to seek information from a variety of sources such as secondary or primary sources, open to new ideas and have the capacity for self-directed learning, look for alternative ideas and solutions, present information and express ideas clearly, effectively and confidently and act ethically with integrity and social responsibility.
3.0 Module Teaching Objectives
1. To analyse awareness of the current local and global issues in the construction industry.
2. To explore the approaches to research.
3. To demonstrate a systematic and orderly mind to produce a viable academic research.
4.0 Module Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, I able to:
1. To analyse the issues/problems leading to the development of the subject area and objectives of research.
2. Data Analysis.
3. Prepare a viable proposal for an academic research.
5.0 What I have gained from this module:
5.1 Lifelong Learning
This module required me to be more independent and able to extract the information from journals or other relevant sources in order to analysis the result for the purpose of answering the objective.
5.2 Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
While review back to my Literature Review, I was required to analyse them and think creatively and critically whether or not that this sources or points are relevant to the data analysis in order to meet the result of this research topic.
5.3 Intrapersonal Skills
No doubt, most of us are struggling with this interesting yet challenging module. I have made some self-reflection during the hard time in dealing with the individual assignment. Hence, time management is also very important to manage our time in dealing with the entire task given and complete with the specific time given.
In conclusion, a quality dissertation cannot be a good one without expert advice from the supervisor. Besides that, time management is crucial in order to complete a quality product when handling task compilation.
CONSTRUCTION LAW (63804)
1.0 Acknowledgement
Specially thank to my lecturer, Mr. Wong Chong Wei for assigning and guiding us through the project. He has given us this opportunity to produce this report and helped us understand more on the related matter on Construction Law.
2.0 Module Synopsis
The module provides an understanding of the principles of construction laws and its applications. By understanding the basic principle of construction law, the importance of adhering to the specific procedures and notices are emphasized. The next phase is to develop an in-depth knowledge on the application of the law and the remedies available to the parties. Subsequently, we will be able to adopt a systematic approach to analyze disputes and the respective liabilities. Lastly, this module focuses to enhance our knowledge on matters involving contractual claims and its assessment.
3.0 Module Teaching Objectives
1. To understand the general principles on the formation of a contract and remedies in the event of breach.
2. To understand the roles and liabilities of architects, quantity surveyors and other professionals in relation to professional negligence and the use of collateral contract.
3. To appreciate the laws relating to payments, contractual claims and interpretation rules of ambiguity found in documents.
4. To understand 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.
5. To 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.
4.0 Module Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Identify, explain and distinguish the various laws related to the construction industry including land law and construction statutes by demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the principles in law, conditions of contract and the applicable statutes.
2. Analyze, interpret and apply this knowledge on the principles of law in administration of contracts and contractual claims including providing evidence of reasoned advice in relation to contractual claims and interpretation of any discrepancies of various contract documents.
3. Take appropriate methods of dispute resolution for different situations arising from construction contract
5.0 What I have gained in this Module:
5.1 Discipline Specific Knowledge
The knowledge that I have gained from classroom is able to answers for the assignment given by my lecturer. We were given a group assignment whereby we are required to be in Quantity Surveyor position to advice our Client either Employer or Contractor. By advising our Client what are the applications that shall be followed before any action can be taken toward the contractual parties. Besides, we also required to advice or encourage our client the best solution with the situation that our Client handling.
5.2 Lifelong Learning
This module required us to be more independent and able to extract the information from the official website of CIPAA and FIDIC Form of Contract. To complete this assignment, we are required to do our own research and to identify the answer based on our assumption.
5.3 Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
The group assignment given was not on the direct type. Hence we are required to think and come out with the solution in respond to answer our assignment question. Without a doubt, if there is no teamwork in carry out this assignment, the assignment would not be successfully done.
5.4 Interpersonal skills
In this module, one of our assignments is presentation, where all of us were grouped in a three. The purpose of having this presentation is for us to experience the way of sharing the knowledge that we were further research on the topic we presenting. This also provided with the case law that relates to the topic. We also required presenting out our understanding and answering the question raised by classmates or lecture. Through this, I realized the importance of working as a team to deliver the message to the course-mate.
Conclusion, QS is a profession in the construction industry where to advice the client in term of monetary, quality and time. Therefore, before advising the client, it required analysis on the entire situation which accordance with the contract in order to have more precise advice to the client.
COST VALUE ENGINEERING (QSB 4214/QSB 4215)
1.0 Acknowledgement
Specially thank to Sr. Loo Seong King in assigning and guiding us throughout the project. He has given us this opportunity to produce Value Management report and helped us by giving us information on how to proceed in order to complete the project on time.
2.0 Module Synopsis
The module provides the history, background, theories, concepts and principles of value engineering / value management in decision making process. The module also introduces the idea of unnecessary cost and cost cutting exercise in the cost planning and control stage. It is then generally covers area of implementation of value engineering and the key person involved – the facilitator. The module concludes with a series of discussion on the problem and constraint in the implementation stage based on some significant case studies.
3.0 Module Teaching Objectives
The teaching objectives of the module are:
1. To create an understanding in general the value process, function analysis and team dynamics in the client’s value system.
2. To identify solutions to undertake value studies at different stage of a project.
3. To recommend 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.
4.0 Module Learning Outcomes (MLO)
1. Identify the appropriate time to carry out Value Engineering throughout different construction phases.
2. Recognize and recall the contribution of the value engineering/value management in the development process.
3. Apply the value management to a value outcome in the decision making process.
4.Analyse the cost and value implications of project scope and generate a Job-Plan for the implementation of Value Management workshop
5.0 Group Assignment
In this assignment, we are required to select one project which is located at Kuching, Sarawak in order to apply Value Management in that particular project. So, we are required to proposed new design for the purpose of increase the function of the project and eliminate the unnecessary cost that acquired in the project. After we had come out with the new design with the stated action plan, functional analysis and cost analysis, we had actually compare between the original design and current design by scoring matrix in order to have a clear view on the viability of the propose plan. Throughout this project, I have realized that a leader in a group is very important, without a good leading and managing in group, this project might not be successfully organized and ended with an unexpected result.
DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS (QSB60303)
1.0 Acknowledgement
Specially thank to my lecturer, Sr. Dianne Kok Hui Wei for assigning and guiding us through the project. She has given us this opportunity to produce this report and helped us understand more on the related matter on Development Economics.
2.0 Module Synopsis
This module will introduce us to the development, roles and contribution of construction industry to national economy. It is initiated with the introduction of the process in a property development and factors that influence the development process. The subject also covers various techniques of development appraisal and source of finance available. It is then concluded with the important of market research to the overall development process and its impact of research to the development.
3.0 Module Teaching Objectives
The teaching objectives of the module are to:
1. To understand the basic principles of economics and its link to the real world of construction and to develop an understanding of the whole process of property development.
2. To enhance the understanding of the contribution of feasibility study in property development.
3. To understand the overall mechanism of the finance system in the construction industry
4.0 Module Learning Outcomes
1. Calculate the developer’s budget (i.e. total development cost and gross development value) during the initial development process.
2. Execute the Cost-benefit Analysis in the early stage of investment proposal and valuation system to help on decision making during the feasibility stage.
3. Classify various source of finance available in the construction industry and to outline the requirement in a quality market research.
5.0 What I Have Gained in this Module:
5.1 Discipline Specific Knowledge
The knowledge that I have gained from classroom is then presented our group assignment in tutorial class.
5.2 Lifelong Learning
This module required me to be more independent and able to extract the information get from the QS profession. To complete this assignment, we are required to do Financial Appraisal to ensure the development is viable.
5.3 Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
This can be learned throughout the tutorial questions provided, where we were required to solve the questions in front of the class. So it enable my course-mate to correct me when I did mistake during my tutorial.
In conclusion, we are going to work as Consultant team to advice our future Client. Hence, it is important for us to familiarize with the basic QS role and process before we step forward in real life working environment.
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