BUILDING SERVICES AND CIVIL ENGINEERING QUANTITIES

Lecturer: Chee Wai Meng & Law Chun Mooi

This module is divided into two (2) parts :-

• Building Services ( SMM2 )
• Civil Engineering Quantities ( MyCESMM )

Building Services

•  Retaining Earth Wall
• Concrete works (Prestress concrete)
• Railway
• Sedimentary Basin

Civil Engineering Quantities

•  Electrical Services
• Cold Water Plumbing
• Sanitary Plumbing
• Fire Protection
• Air Conditioning & Ventilation

Glodon ​

• TAS
• TRB
• TBQ

​The module's assessment consists of a mid-term test, a short group assignment, Glodon test and a Glodon's assignment and a final exam. 

TAYLOR'S GRADUATE CAPABILITIES ( TGC VALUES)

​In this module, it allows us to develop and reinforce our thinking and problem solving skills by thinking critically in order for us to accomplish the task. For  instance, we were required to assume some of the misinterpretation and undefined informations in the drawing plans given by using relevant substitutes. In this module, we were required to put theories that we have learnt during the lectures and tutorials into practice as we are required to interpret the clauses in the Standard Method of Measurement ( SMM ) and MyCESMM for the various trades in relation to  the measurement of building services and civil engineering quantities.

Research Methodology

Research Topic:
Causes, Effects and Solution Delays in Construction Industry in Malaysia: Contractor Perspective

Research objective:

i) To identify the major causes of delay in Malaysia.

Ii) To identify the effects impacts of delay in Malaysia.

Iii) To investigate the solution for delays to Malaysia.

This research is talking about construction industry delays in Malaysia. The aim for this research is want to identify the main causes of delayed construction industry. Besides that, this research also targeted to figure out the effects impact to construction industry in Malaysia. Last but not least, this research will investigate and determine the most efficiency of solution to avoid the construction industry delay in Malaysia.

TAYLOR'S GRADUATE CAPABILITIES ( TGC VALUES )

I was able to learn independently through researching for the readings that I need throughout this whole module. Besides that, I am also able to locate, extract, synthesize and utilize the information effectively. It also requires us to use ICT and related technologies effectively. This is because we have use various sources such as books, journal articles, etc. from the internet in order for us to search and find for relevant information that is based on our topic.

Community Service Initiative

Lecturer: Tay Shir Men

This module is very interesting and meaningful. I am learnt a lot of things after this visit. It gave me an opportunity to give more concerns to our society in our country. The kids remind me that as a people can always live in happily no matter how hard is the situation and problems I face.

Besides that, I am proud and glad that I am a part of the member in this game because all members are work hard on it and had teamwork spirit. This game gave me a unforgotten memory in my life. Furthermore, I am feeling very grateful and excited when the kids enjoyed our game. I though this game will give them a very difference experience in their life. I wish the game is really can help them gain more knowledge about the medicals.

Lastly, I am really enjoy this visit. It gave me an very difference experience in my university’s life.

Professional Practice II

Lecturer: Lim Sek Cheon

LEARNING OUTCOME 

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.

The topics of this module comprises of topics such as Disputes, Delays, Claims, Setting-off, Partial Posession, Penultimate & Final Certificate, Final Accounts, Determination, Arbitration & Adjudication, Insurance, CIPAA & JKR Form.

This module comprises of a mid-term test, a presentation of a chosen topic,assignment and a final exam.

Mid-term test (20 marks)

Presentation-Seminar (15 marks)

Assignment (15 marks)

The contents are:
-We are appointed as the consulting Quantity Surveyor for a apartment project based on PAM Form of Contract 2006 (With Quantities).
-We are required to prepare a report to your director, explaining briefly the adjustments of the essential elements in your preparation of this project’s final account.
-In accordance with clause 30.10 of the contract, the contractor duly submitted his Final Accounts within 6 months after the issuance of the Certificate of Practical Completion. We are then required to assess this application and prepare the Final Account for the apartment project based of the following valuations and adjustments made to the Contract Sum.
-Explain the basis on how the following variations may be finalised and priced during the Final Account stage.

TAYLOR'S GRADUATE CAPABILITIES ( TGC VALUES )

​This module definitely gives me a lifelong learning because all of the topics taught we all related to how a QS will be in the future or after I graduate. Other than that, all the topics taught are useful not only for now, but also for my every daily life in the construction industry. ​ This module definitely gives me a lifelong learning because all of the topics taught. It exposes us on how a QS will be in the future. I find this module interesting as all the topics that are taught will be essential as I enter into the working world.

Building Economics

Lecturer: Dianne Kok Hui Wei

This module allows us to apply various cost control methods in practical situations. Moreover, we are also 
exposed to calculation of the whole life cycle cost as well as cost planning.

​The module's assessment consists of a mid-term test, a group assignment and a final exam. 

Mid term test (20marks)

Assignment- BE workshop (30marks)

-We will randomly formed in a 10 people group for this assignment
-We will split into the roles below:
a. One Development Management person
b. One Construction Management person
c. One QS Manager person
d. One Leasing Manager (knowledge on how office market works)
e. One Markets Specialist (this person is to know on the rental markets of the development)
f. One Architect
g. One M&S
h. One C&S
i. One FM manager
-we will need to  expected to be experts of their role, but at least read up on the general market conditions, rentals, rules of thumbs for Architecture , C&S and M&E designs, understanding costing etc
-we need to  read up on design decisions for Architecture, Engineering and Costing so that the discussion can be a lively discussion.
-The University Professors, myself and invited guests shall play the roles of Developers going through the cost calculations and will ask on the design viability based on capital cost and their assumption of the income that is generated based on rental and the period of payback.

TAYLOR'S GRADUATE CAPABILITIES ( TGC VALUES )

​Since this is a group assignment, communication skills and cooperation between the members is  definitely essential whereby we have liaise with each other as all of the parts are correlated with  each other. It also requires us to use ICT and related technologies effectively. This is because we have to search rates and relevant items that are required through internet as not only items can be retrieved from the SPON's and ARCHADIS Cost Handbook. In this assignment, we were required to put theories that we have learnt during the lectures and  tutorials into practice as we are required to prepare a cost plan where only theories are being  taught to us. ​In this module, it allows us to develop and reinforce our thinking and problem solving skills by  thinking critically in order for us to accomplish the task. For instance, we were required to assume some of the undefined informations based on the Conditions of Tendering provided by the client.

Financial Management

Lecturer:Tay Shir Men

Module Teaching Objectives

The teaching objectives of the module are:

1. To understand the core principles and practices of financial management in maximizing the value of a firm.

2. To appraise capital investment proposals using various methods of capital budgeting.

3. To forecast and manage the cash flows of a business.

Mid Term Test (20 marks)

Assignment (30 marks)

We need to write a written report for this assignment. The contents are:

(a) A brief background of the company and its development – its establishment, expansion, listing, shareholders, key management personnel, etc.

(b) The principal activities of the company.

(c) An analysis of the revenue contributions of the different segments of the company.

(d) An evaluation of the current state of the main/major industry or industries in which the company operates, e.g., the current size of the market, the prospects for future growth, challenges facing the industry, etc.

(e) An analysis of the company’s strengths and weaknesses.

(f) The company’s strategic plans for seizing opportunities and for facing challenges in its industry.

(g) Identify the company’s major capital investments during its last three financial years and the major sources of funding for these investments.

(h) Analyze LBS Bina Group Berhad’s financial condition for the FY2015, evaluating trends in the last 2 financial years (FY2013, FY2014) in the company’s

(i) liquidity

(ii) activity

(iii) debt

(iv) profitability, and

(v) market performance (i.e., related to shareholders).

Include the following ratios in your analysis.

1. Current ratio

2. Quick ratio

3. Inventory turnover

4. Average collection period

5. Average payment period

6. Total asset turnover

7. Debt ratio

8. Times interest earned

9. Fixed payment coverage ratio

10. Gross profit margin

11. Operating profit margin

12. Net profit margin

13. Return on total assets

14. Return on common equity

15. Earnings per share (EPS)

16. Price/earnings (P/E)

17. Price/book ratio (P/B)

(l) A clear conclusion and recommendations for improvements or for further investigations on the financial strength of the company.

(m) All financial data, ratio formulas and calculations of ratios are to be shown in appendices.

TAYLOR'S GRADUATE CAPABILITIES ( TGC VALUES )

In this assignment, we were required to put theories that we have learnt during the lectures and tutorials into practice such the financial statement whereby we are supposed to calculate  the Inventory Turnover, Quick Ratio, Current Ratio, etc and relate the data retrieved on the  Company's performance and future risk. Besides that, this assignment, also allow us to develop and reinforce our thinking and problem  solving skills by thinking critically in order for us to overcome each hurdles that we faced  while accomplishing the project. For instance, the preparation of SWOT analysis of Sycal  requires us to view this Company as a whole and how can the Strengths, Weaknesses,  Opportunities and Threats can be derived. ​Since this is a group assignment, communication skills and cooperation between the  members is definitely essential whereby we have liaise with each other as all of the parts are correlated with each other. ​