SITE SURVEYING

When I first got in touch with this module, my first impression of it was mathematics, simple mathematics. However, after that we were given lectures on more complicated topics such as leveling and honestly I was a bit clueless at the very beginning about this module because it was not what I thought it was and would be. This subject was quite difficult and complicated for me as well as challenging. This subject focuses on more to field work and how to use the machines such as theodolite. For this module, there will be a mid-term test and group assignments where two lab reports need to be done. The reports are mainly done using the data we have collected using the instruments during field work.

This subject overall involves group work and outdoor field work. We are exposed to machines which are professional and need to be handled with care. Our lecturer is experienced and patient when conducting us during field work. At first when we were exposed to the apparatus, he explained clearly on how to use the tripod and install the machines to be used for measuring the angles. I truly appreciate the knowledge he had share with us during lectures and tutorials. This module also interests me as it involves field work at outdoors which gives us experience on what our future construction site work would be like. For example, we might need to be under the hot sun and despite the hot sun we must interact with group members in order to take accurate readings and complete the task we are given. This also improves my interpersonal skills as well as communication skills.

BUILDING SERVICES 1

This module is basically about the components and systems which run through the building either inside or outside which completes the building. The topics we will cover are ventilation, telecommunication, drainage, storm water system and many more. As we can see, it relates more to the system installed and apply to a building to provide us more knowledge about our living environment.

For the task in this module, we are required to form a group consisting of six persons and prepare a report of a specific topic we have chosen and present our information gathered on the report clearly during tutorial class. The topic of our assignment is Ventilation Problems in Heritage Building. Through a deeper research, I have understand more and gain more knowledge of the problems faced by heritage building and the ways to solve it as well as natural ventilation system itself. Moreover, the most common purpose of having to accomplish this assignment is to improve our teamwork and communication by interacting with the other group members. Other than that, this group assignment also requires a formal presentation of our information and research that we have done. In that way, I have also improve my presentation skills and have tried my best to present clearly in front of the class.

This is the presentation slides of ventilation problems in heritage building.



I have learnt a lot through lectures and tutorial classes given by our lecturer, Ms Zhermaica. She is a dedicated lecturer and has given us much exercises to practice during every tutorial class as practice makes perfect. Her explanation during tutorial class and lectures of the topics gives us a big help in assignment and mid-term test. Through this subject, I have learnt more about the system and building structure which we came across almost every day in our living environment but have not given any concern. In conclusion, building services is an interesting module which provides us more knowledge on how a building works. I hope this useful additional knowledge can bring benefit to me in my future career.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2

This module is mainly about the support systems and elements used for a building during construction such as scaffolding, piling, diaphragm wall and etc. It is a very interesting subject as we can learn and gain more knowledge of the technology used during construction and have a basic knowledge about the construction process which we will witness more in the future as a quantity surveyor.

For construction technology 2, there will be a mid-term test, one individual assignment and one group assignment. For the individual assignment, we were given 20 drawings to complete. These drawings help us in understanding more about the components of support system and building structure. As for group assignment, it will consist of 5 group members and the task required is we have to produce a 20 minutes long of video about the construction process and our topic was scaffolding.

In a nutshell, this module provides us a lot of knowledge about construction process and the technology used. We had to visit construction sites for our group assignment in order to obtain the image and video of scaffolding. Therefore, I have gain more knowledge and experience and also have an image of how a construction site will look like in the future. Besides, the things I have learnt from group assignment is that teamwork and communication can never be less to produce a good project effectively and efficiently. Throughout the module, last but not least, we are lucky to have an experienced lecturer, Mr Chiew who have shared a lot of his experience and knowledge during tutorials as well as lectures. Moreover, he had also taught us about the good attitude that we should have to be successful in the future in our career. In overall, it provides us a lot of knowledge not only in construction process, also the general knowledge and attitude that we should have in our life.

These are the drawings we were required to do for individual assignment.

MEASUREMENT 2

For this semester, just like the previous semester measurement is also the core subject which is known as measurement 2. In this semester, this subject includes topics of work above the ground. We will be calculating work such as walls, external walls as well as internal walls, ceiling, staircase and many more. This provides us more chances to expand our knowledge on measurement principles.

For this subject, we will be having mid-term test, one assignment and one final exam. Mid-term test would be 25% in total as well as the assignment. Final exam stands the most mark which is 50%.

Throughout this module, I find that it is very important and challenging as this subject will be very useful in the future for us. I have learnt a lot of things and has gain more knowledge on measurement.  For example, there will be dividing strips if there are changes of floor finishes and drops at certain areas and need to be given attention when doing the calculation. In this module, there is a group assignment which requires around six members. The descriptions in taking off for the topics in this semester are much longer than what we had learnt, so it was quite challenging and it made my memorizing skills improved. Since this is a group assignment, communication and teamwork is the most important element that I have learnt to produce our work more effectively and efficiently. Last but not least, I would like to thank our lecturer for this module, Ms Habizah for helping us so much in completing our assignment and studies. This module has brought us a lot of useful information and knowledge which is beneficial to us as a future quantity surveyor.

BUILDING MATERIALS

This subject is mainly about the materials used on site for construction such as bricks, glass, ceramic, metal and many more. The purpose of learning this subject is to develop more knowledge about the properties and manufacturing process of each particular material. In this subject, we are required to do two assignments which are individual and group assignment.

The task required to be done for group assignment is to produce presentation boards and present our gathered information clearly during tutorial class. We are required to find a space within the campus area and will further examine the building materials that fill the space and the information collected will be presented through presentation boards. The purpose of having this assignment is to introduce various types of building materials that are being used in different spaces, to create an understanding of the choices designers make in choosing the building materials based on the properties and its suitability and also to expose us to common materials used in spaces and its application. From this assignment, I have learnt that communication is important when solving out problems with group mates as it is a group assignment.

Moreover, individual assignment is also required for this subject. In this assignment, a site visit was organized. We were exposed to real construction site and it was good experience for us. The site visit had help us understand well how a construction works compared to the theory aspect that we have learnt. After the site visit, we will have to prepare a site report regarding about it and also provide information of materials that we had learnt and observed on site. 

In a nutshell, throughout this subject, I have improved my time management when doing my individual assignment to produce a better work done. As for the group assignment, I learnt that teamwork is very important as you will need to communicate and interact well with group members during discussion. I have also improved my presentation skills through this assignment. 

PROJECT BRIEF

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT - REPORT

This is my site report.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

DESCIPLINE SPECIFIC KNOWLEDEGE

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

In this subject, I have learnt about the technology used in construction. I have also learnt about the building components in construction with the aid of sketches provided during lectures. We get to learn about the structure and functions of roof, foundation, doors and so on. Besides, we were also taught about the factors affecting the site like cost of construction as well as temporary works such as accommodation for workers and storage for materials on site.

This subject basically has one individual assignment and also a group assignment. In the group assignment, we were required to choose a shopping mall and then observe the components of building like doors, staircase, roof and so on for comparison. Teamwork and communication is important throughout this assignment. After this group assignment, I have learnt that there is a need of communication between members during discussion and process of producing the report using the information collected.

Moreover, there is also an individual assignment for this subject. The report is basically about the site visit at Puchong area. The site visit for organized for the purpose of exposing students to the real construction site to provide us a better image of environment that we will work in the future as a quantity surveyor. We were able to observe huge pile cap which are used for pile foundation. The site visit is very beneficial to us as we get to see the practical aspect of construction. Due to the assignment need to be done individually, I have improved my intrapersonal skills as well as my time management to complete the assignment.

Group Assignment - Report

This is our report.

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT - REPORT

Project Brief

This is my site report.

THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS

INTRAPERSONAL SKILLS

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

INTRODUCTION TO LAW

This is a subject covering the basic of the law in Malaysia conducted by Ms. Shoba. This subject consists of 2 tests which is 25% each and also a final exam which is 50%. There is no assignment required for this particular subject.

At the very beginning, I were taught about Malaysian Legal System and was tested in this topic for the first Mid-term test. From this topic, I have learn more about the law system in our country like how laws are made and also the pyramid court system. We also get to learn about Contract Law. This topic is an interesting yet challenging topic for us. Throughout this topic, I learn about the things that we should and should not do when producing a contract and it is very useful in the future when we work.

Besides, the final topic we learn bout is Tort Law. Tort basically is a wrong. It can either be a crime intentionally or a careless act without harm. In this topic, I have learnt Negligence which is a careless act, nuisance and also defamation which has the purpose of protecting one's reputation. In conclusion, I feel that this subject is very useful and can bring benefit to us in the future as a quantity surveyor as we will probably have to sign for contracts when working. By having the basic knowledge of law related to contract and malaysia legal system, I am able to sue a person if needed as well as a defence to protect my rights when working under contracts. 

LIFELONG LEARNING

THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS

MEASUREMENT 1

Introduction 

This is the main subject of this semester which can be considered as one of the most important subject as we will probably use mainly of what we had learnt from measurement 1 on our jobs in the future. For this subject, we have two assignments which are divided into individual and group followed by a mid-term test as well as a final exam. The first assignment is to calculate the quantity and the cost of the material needed in construction. In this assignment, we are divided into groups consisting of 7 group member. Throughout this group assignment, we will have to learn to read technical drawings in order to calculate the materials and cost for construction. Moreover, I have learn about taking off list, excavation and earthwork, concrete work, formwork, reinforcement bars, mesh fabric reinforcement and so on. As this is a group assignment, I have learn to work together with my group mates as well as improving my interpersonal skill by communicating with group members when solving any problems faced during assignment. 

Besides, the second assignment is an individual assignment which is preparing a site report. This site report includes 3 subjects which are Measurement 1, Construction Technology and Building Materials. To prepare this report, a site visit was organized for us. The site is located at Puchong area which is 30 minutes away from campus. During the site visit, i get to observe how the workers work and the working process of construction. I have also learnt the safety precautions need to be taken on site such as wearing safety helmet. For this assignment, I get the opportunity to see the practical aspect of construction work and able to compare between those i have learnt in the aspect of theory. Furthermore, by preparing this site report, I have learnt to manage well of my time and also to present the information collected from site visit in an organized manner.

Individual Assignment - Report

Project Brief

Site Report

This is my site report.

THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

COMMUNICATION SKILLS