SOFTWARE /APPLICATION FOR QUANTITY SURVEYING (QSB 2813 / CSC 60603)

Lecturer - Soon Lam Tatt

             - Habizah Sheikh ilmi

Module Synopsis
Software application for quantity surveying mainly provides students the basic knowledge on preparation of
quantities taking off, preparation of rate build up and preparation of bill of quantities by using QS computer
software.

Module Teaching Objectives
The teaching objectives of the module are:
1. To develop student’s technical knowledge and practical computer skills required by future employers.
2. To use computing methods and new technologies with confidence over a range of appropriate software tools
and to respond quickly, effectively and efficiently in a constantly changing technological environment.
3. To become familiar with and be able to use speedy, reliable and accurate computerized data handling
software system for the construction industry which relies heavily on manual operations and the ability to
undertake project work in an individual or group context.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, i will be able to:
1. Make use of the appropriate software as a tool to complement their skills and knowledge in their discipline of
study for example in the preparation of Bills of Quantities, Estimating, Tendering and Progress Payments.
2. Distinguish the different types of software programs available in the market and their limitations in usage.
3. Generate and retrieve reports for decision making.
4. Implement cost control procedures to consider alternatives and make well-reasoned recommendations
promptly.

Task Undertaken
From this module are required 2 assignment . For the first project are group assignment which we need to do research on different types of software program in the construction market and their limitation in usage . We are required to prepare a report to compare the functions and limitation of BIM QS computer software in the market and summaries our information and recommend the best BIM QS software . Besides that , we also required to compare benefits and constraints of Building Information Modelling (BIM), CAD Measurement and Manual that measured in :-

I. Preparation / Briefing Stage
II. Design Stage
III. Pre-construction Stage
IV. Construction Stage
V. Others

For the second assignment which is individual assignment that I am required to use buildsoft software to carried out my assignment . From this software I am required to prepare a bill of quantities for my element ,taking off and built-up the rate in order to price in for my element .

As a conclusion ,an invent of software for Quantity Surveyor made a lot of benefits. Software ease and reduce Quantity Surveyor's workload. For example, BIM model software; give big massive advantages to construction field nowadays. In this semester, Software application taught by Mr. Soon Lam Tatt and Ms. Habizah. Both lecturer were helpful and kind. The software we used were Cost X and Buildsoft. Cost X is more on modeling, building measurement include internal and external and Buildsoft is more on Bills of Quantities preparation, taking off and rate building. Both software were interesting and fun because this subject gave us chance to expose more on software for QS.

Taylor's Graduate Capabilties
- Life Long learning
- Digital literacy
- Discipline specific knowledge