Saturday, 27 June 2015

SOFTWARE APPLICATION FOR QUANTITY SURVEYING

MONDAY, 15 JUNE 2015


SOFTWARE APPLICATION


REFLECTIVE ESSAY


For this module, we are to learn two QS softwares which are Buildsoft and CostX. There are two lecturer teaching this module, which are Sr. Habizah Sheikh ilmi and Sr. Soon Lam Tatt. We were divided into two groups so that each lecturer is in charge of each group until a certain period which is seven weeks then only the lecturers switch their place taking charge of the other group of student. Basically this subject helps to build the fundamental knowledge on preparation of quantities taking off, preparation of rate build up and preparation of bill of quantities by using QS software like Buildsoft and CostX. Upon successful completion of this module, I am able to distinguish the different types of software programs available in the market and their limitations in usage. I also learnt to be independent and get material rate and labour rate from supplier. I also learn the method of utilizing Cost-X and Buildsoft in doing take-off quantity and Bills of Quantity. Sr. Soon and Sr. Habizah are very dedicated and patient in guiding us on using these softwares during tutorials and lectures. This enhanced us further in using these software so that we can pick -up the skills as fast as possible.   


In this subject, we were given two assignment. We start off with the group assignment first, in which we need to do some market research on the types of software being used in Malaysia. We were asked to compare and analyze all the information before proceed to report writing. From this assignment, the team gain extra knowledge in understanding the functions and limitations of other types of software.


The second assignment is no longer a group assignment. The task for this assignment is to come up with the buildup rate of every elements from Measurement 4 and generate all the rates to Bills of Quantities. This assignment provides me a chance to talk to supplier in order for me to take the verbal quotations. 


ASSIGNMENT 1
A) COMPARE THE FUNCTIONS AND LIMITATION OF BIM QS COMPUTER SOFTWARE IN THE MARKET. SUMMARIES YOUR INFORMATION AND RECOMMEND THE BEST BIM QS SOFTWARE WITH SUPPORTING REASONS AND DATA
B) COMPARE BENEFITS AND CONSTRAINTS OF BULDING INFORMATION MODELLING, CAD MEASUREMENT AND MANUAL MEASUREMENT IN
I)PREPARATION/ BRIEFING STAGE
II)DESIGN STAGE
III)PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE
IV)CONSTRUCTION STAGE
V)OTHERS

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