Sustainable Housing Development

Assignment 1
In this assignment, we are given a list of topics on the subject of sustainable housing development and we need to choose 1 topic on a first-come-first-served basis and then proceed to write a report on the topic. The topic which I chose was lack of education in the industry.

Report



Reflection
From this assignment, I have learned that the construction industry lacks education on the sustainable factor when during construction. I have also to do some research concerning some specific matters and also sharpen my writing skills.

                                       


Assignment 2
In this assignment, as a group of 4, we are needed to choose an empty land in Setia Alam as our site. Upon choosing the site we need to come up with a master plan of the possible housing concept that can be done at the site. We have to write a report on the facilities that are already present surrounding the site, the master plan of the housing, potential buyers and the renewable material which makes that housing area special. We also need to make a video on this that shows the interesting points of the report.

Report




Reflection
From this module, I have learned a lot concerning the sustainability of an establishment. I have also had a lot of fun in this module as I got the chance as a group to explore Setia Alam and obverse the different facilities and buildings there. From the assignments given, I have learned to enhance my video making skills together with my group mates and also communicate better with my them.

                                       

Building Services 2

Assignment
For this assignment we have to produce a report and come up with a power point presentation on the topics of this module as groups of 7, Kellyann Hiew, Goh Jeng Jhieh, Abang Azrin, Chua Jia Cheng, Muhammad Aiman, Rachel Ernesta and myself. We have to find a building for our case study and write the report accordingly and present our findings. We chose Tesco Extra in Mutiara Damansara as our case study.

Report

Building Service 2 Report on Tesco Extra from Kellyann Hiew

Slides

Building Service 2 Presentation from Kellyann Hiew

Reflection
From this module, I have learned a lot about the services in a building which enhances the atmosphere. I also learn to work as a group to produce a report and presentation as well as do in depth research on various topics. Overall, I enjoy this module as it gives me a chance to see what services goes on behind the scenes of malls.

                                             

Management Science

Assignment
In this assignment, we are to come up with our own vision and mission statement, our short-term, mid-term and long-term goals, 2 activities when interviewing people for managerial position and competitive advantages of information technology and information management and write it as a report.

Report


Reflection
For this module, I have learned a lot of new topics which haven not been covered before since semester 1. The topic that are covered are to do with the manager role and less of technical work. The topics include strategic management, decision making, work motivation, HR management, information management and etcetera.

                                   

Construction technology 3

Individual assignment 
In this assignment, we are given 20 drawings all related to the topics in this module that hopefully gives us the visual insight on the topics that were taught.

Here are some of the sketches that I was required to draw:

 

Group assignment
In this assignment, we are required to form a group of 5 members and come up with a video of any topic we have learned in this module. Initially we were required to record our own video. However, due to safety reasons we were allowed to take several raw videos from YouTube and edit them into a complete informational video.

Reflection
In this module, I have learned about the different methods and technologies that the construction industry uses on site. It also gives me a bit more insight to what goes on in the site and the process involved. Other than that, I really enjoy doing this module because the of the way the lectures are taught.

                                         

Measurement 3

Assignment 1
In this assignment we are assigned, as a group of 3-5 persons, to choose a house and measure all the doors and windows. My group consisting of 5 members, Melvin Lim, Sze Lun, Goh Jeng Jhieh, Kevin Lee and myself. Each person must measure at least 1 door and 1 window to measure for the house to be suitable. We are to submit the assignment complete with taking off list, bill of quantities, query list, dimension sheet and a report containing the photos of the door and windows we have measured.

Report


Reflection
This module is the continuation on the series of measurements and the basics of this subject is more or less the same as in previous semesters. In this module, we now learn to measure windows, doors, roof and steel structures. I have learned how to measure the doors and windows in a systematic manner. Besides, I have also learned to manage my time properly as we finished the assignment in a reasonable amount time. Other than that, I have better communication skills with my team mates and understand our roles in this assignment.