Assignment
This assignment requires us to calculate and draw the shear force and bending moment diagram of the beam in a graph paper. Together with the help of my friends, I am able to understand how to calculate and the method.
Reflection
From this module I am able to identify solve the various problems in structures. I would like to thank my lecturer, Mr. Chai for taking the time to explain any question that I had. I am now able to apply the integration of structural functions and interpret it to the overall design. I hope this subject will benefit me in the future.
Saturday, 28 November 2015
Software Application for Quantity Surveying
Assignment
For this assignment, it is related to the Measurement 4 assignment. We are required to prepare the Bill of Quantity of an element including the rates by using Buildsoft. Hence, we have to find the material costs and labour costs from suppliers or online sources in order to find the rates of the element. We then need to send a soft copy as submission via email.
Reflection
From this module, I have learned very practical things that may be used in the work place, things such as using Buildsoft and CostX and its various functions. I also learned how using software is much more beneficial than using the traditional pen and paper to do taking-off and Bill of Quantities. Overall, I really enjoy this module and I am sure it will be useful for my future career as a QS.
For this assignment, it is related to the Measurement 4 assignment. We are required to prepare the Bill of Quantity of an element including the rates by using Buildsoft. Hence, we have to find the material costs and labour costs from suppliers or online sources in order to find the rates of the element. We then need to send a soft copy as submission via email.
Reflection
From this module, I have learned very practical things that may be used in the work place, things such as using Buildsoft and CostX and its various functions. I also learned how using software is much more beneficial than using the traditional pen and paper to do taking-off and Bill of Quantities. Overall, I really enjoy this module and I am sure it will be useful for my future career as a QS.
Measurement 4
Assignment
As a group of 7 people, we are required to obtain drawings from a QS consultancy. Upon receiving the drawings, we need to come up with a complete tender document, from taking-off to Bill of Quantities all the way to compiling the actual tender documents. We then need to prepare a Powerpoint presentation our results and findings.
Slides
As a group of 7 people, we are required to obtain drawings from a QS consultancy. Upon receiving the drawings, we need to come up with a complete tender document, from taking-off to Bill of Quantities all the way to compiling the actual tender documents. We then need to prepare a Powerpoint presentation our results and findings.
Slides
Meas 4-presentation from Jäkê Čhŷį Śêrñ
Reflection
From this module, I have learned to measure external works, things like surface water drain, sumps, manhole and roadworks. I have studied measurement since semester 1 but all in different areas of the building and it all seems to come together now after doing the tender document. Also the assignment really helped refresh my memory on stuff that was taught in pass semesters. Overall I think this is one of the heavy subjects for this semester and have learned quite a lot from it.
Reflection
From this module, I have learned to measure external works, things like surface water drain, sumps, manhole and roadworks. I have studied measurement since semester 1 but all in different areas of the building and it all seems to come together now after doing the tender document. Also the assignment really helped refresh my memory on stuff that was taught in pass semesters. Overall I think this is one of the heavy subjects for this semester and have learned quite a lot from it.
Friday, 27 November 2015
Estimating
Assignment
In this assignment we need to prepare a tender document. A copy of the Bill of Quantities will be provided but without the rates. Our job is to obtain quotations from suppliers or from online sources and calculate the rates. We then need to organize the tender document accordingly for submission.
Reflection
From this module, I have learned to calculate the cost estimates for a building project by calculating the material cost and labour cost as well as the techniques of calculating using Excel. This module as gives me insight on what is needed in a tender document which will be useful for when I am working in this field.
In this assignment we need to prepare a tender document. A copy of the Bill of Quantities will be provided but without the rates. Our job is to obtain quotations from suppliers or from online sources and calculate the rates. We then need to organize the tender document accordingly for submission.
Reflection
From this module, I have learned to calculate the cost estimates for a building project by calculating the material cost and labour cost as well as the techniques of calculating using Excel. This module as gives me insight on what is needed in a tender document which will be useful for when I am working in this field.
Professional Practice 1
Assignment
We were given a situation where Taylor's University is considering to build a multi-storey car park within the campus. My group consists of Voon Sze Lun and myself, we are required to prepare a report to Taylor's University recommending the procurement system and the tendering method to be adopted. Based on the recommendations we are then required to prepare a simple schedule in a bar chart to show the various activities from procurement system until completion. I did the tendering method while my Sze Lun did procurement system.
My Part
We were given a situation where Taylor's University is considering to build a multi-storey car park within the campus. My group consists of Voon Sze Lun and myself, we are required to prepare a report to Taylor's University recommending the procurement system and the tendering method to be adopted. Based on the recommendations we are then required to prepare a simple schedule in a bar chart to show the various activities from procurement system until completion. I did the tendering method while my Sze Lun did procurement system.
My Part
Tender from Jäkê Čhŷį Śêrñ
Sze Lun's part
Reflection
From this module, I have the chance to have a glimpse of the working life. I am grateful to my lecturer, Mr Ramar, for providing us a very detailed lesson on the subject with a bit of his own personal working experience. From his lectures, I have learned about the roles of a QS as well as the general flow of the construction industry ranging from the start of a project all the way to the completion. He also includes lessons on claims and liquidated damages. Overall, I feel this module will benefit me the most in my future career in the industry.
Sze Lun's part
Purpose from Jäkê Čhŷį Śêrñ
Reflection
From this module, I have the chance to have a glimpse of the working life. I am grateful to my lecturer, Mr Ramar, for providing us a very detailed lesson on the subject with a bit of his own personal working experience. From his lectures, I have learned about the roles of a QS as well as the general flow of the construction industry ranging from the start of a project all the way to the completion. He also includes lessons on claims and liquidated damages. Overall, I feel this module will benefit me the most in my future career in the industry.
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