PROJECT MANAGEMENT

MONDAY, 05 DECEMBER 2016

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Reflective

This module introduced the principle, techniques and managerial issues throughout process of project management. The module mainly focuses on project management in construction industry with additional reference to the activity in other fields of commercial and business activity to emphasize the broad applicability of the principle.

Throughout this module, we learned to develop thinking and problem solving skills. We also developed interpersonal skills in allocating the tasks equally and communicate between group members. In addition, we also learn to prepare the critical path and Gantt chart of construction activity for a particular project by using Microsoft Project and enhanced our digital literacy skills.

GROUP ASSIGNMENT

The group assignment for PM include maximum 6 members per group, each member is responsible for each part of the report consist of:

• Proposed background
• Project justification
• Project objective
• Project merit/ benefits
• Project work breakdown structure
• Project cost estimation
• Project summary

The students are required to prepare a proposal to build a building near to the Taylor University. The client is required to pay Taylor’s University RM 15,000 monthly and the building is required to return to the client free of charge after 20 years of running the business. For the report, I was assigned to write a report on the justification of the project and the cost estimation to shows that this project is workable. 

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT

This assignment help us to have a better understanding on the job scope of PM by using a Microsoft Project to complete the activity precedence and duration for a particular project.

We also have to solve the network corresponding to these activities using Microsoft Project.

a. List out all your assumption.

b. The critical path for these activities.

c. Gantt of these activities.

After completing the individual assignment, we can have a clear view on how an activity precedence is done, and what kind of scope of work is included in the profession of Project ManageR

CONSTRUCTION LAW

MONDAY, 05 DECEMBER 2016

CONSTRUCTION LAW

Reflective

The module provides an understanding of the principles of construction laws and its applications. By learning basic principle of construction law, developed an in-depth knowledge on application of the law and the remedies available to the parties. Subsequently, we able to adopt a systematic approach to analyze disputes and the respective liabilities. Moreover, this module focuses to enhance the students’ knowledge on matters involving contractual claims and its assessment.

Mr. Wong gave explanation very well in his every lecture 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. For coursework we enable to 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. At the end of the lecture, we also able to know how to apply appropriate methods of dispute resolution for different situations arising from construction contract.

GROUP ASSIGNMENT

We are required to prepare the solution for the 12 scenario as stated in the question in the FIDIC workshop which organized by Sr.Dianne.

DISSERTATION

MONDAY, 05 DECEMBER 2016

DISSERTATION

Reflective

This module is continuous module of Research Methodology. We are required to complete the 3 next chapters of our research together with a research paper. As mentioned earlier in the Research Methodology module, my research topic is to study about the preferred type of procurement system by private developers in Klang valley construction industry. Special thanks to my supervisor, Mr. Wong Chong Wei for his guidance and patience in aiding me to complete the dissertation as. I sincerely hope that my research can act as a guideline for parties in construction industry in Malaysia.

As for the final year and final semester student, we have to prepare a final dissertation report including Chapter 1 to 5. Chapter 1 and 2 were done during semesrer 5, while the remaining chapter will be finish during this semester, which are:

• Chapter 3 - Research Methodology
• Chapter 4 - Data Analysis
• Chapter 5 - ConclusioN

For Chapter 3 , we have to list down the method used in collecting the data needed in the report, which is using the Questionnaire method, other than that, a research design is prepared in order to give a clearer views for the reader to understand how the objectives will be solved. Chapter 4, data analysis, conclude the data collected from the Questionnaires that are distributed to the registered developers that situated in Klang Valley, whereas Chapter 5 conclude the whole report and each of the findings from the studies.

DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS

MONDAY, 05 DECEMBER 2016

DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS

Reflective

Development Economics will have 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.

Sr Dianne taught us the developer’s budget by some method of calculation such as total development cost and gross development value during the initial development process. then, execute the Cost-benefit Analysis in the early stage of investment proposal and valuation system to help on decision making during the feasibility stage. We also enable to learn about various source of finance available in the construction industry and to outline the requirement in a quality market research. This module gave group assignment is to help students develop a deeper appreciation of the concepts learnt in the module by applying them in the problems given in the assignment. 

GROUP ASSIGNMENT

We need to prepare a report on preparing the GDV, Cash Inflow and outflows, NPV and comments on the 'Sell- then-Build' concepts as well as give a comment on the concept of 'Build-then-Sell'. The report help us to understand how the calculation works, as well as have a better understanding on the formulas and how the calculation comes.

COST VALUE ENGINEERING

MONDAY, 05 DECEMBER 2016

COST VALUE ENGINEERING

Reflection

In this last semester, Cost Value Engineering module teaches us Definition of Value Engineering, history and Philosophy of Value Engineering, distinction between Value Engineering/Value Management/ Value Analysis, Concept of Value, Cost, Function and Worth, Unnecessary Cost, Implementation of Value Management, VM tools and techniques and the Facilitator, Job Plan and Workshop, Benefits of Value Engineering/Management – financial and non-financial, Problems and Constraints of Value Engineering/Management.

I learnt that VM study is not the traditional cost cutting tool like omission of an element in the construction as it is a systematic process to optimize the original project cost through the best option. Evolution of Value Management not only in Projects, Systems and Facilities but also evolved into the scope of services of Quantity Surveying Consultancy Practice.

GROUP ASSIGNMENT

This group assignment consists of 9 members, and we need to consult a Cost Value Engineer and request a completed project to evaluate and prepare a report regarding on the completed building. Other than that, we have to prepare a presentation slide regarding on the report to give a clearer view of the report.

In this report, I was assigned to write on the VM tools used by the project which is the technical data supporting the alternative design. Through this assignment, I was able to understand how to eliminate the unnecessary cost by reducing the excessive floor area and substitute cheaper construction material with cheaper life cycles cost.