This subject is one of the important subject. The subject is taught by our Ms. Aishah. She is very good and nice lecturer.
In this subject, We are arranged accordingly to our topic with a suitable lecturer and they will guide us semester 5 and 6. There are limitations of words for this subject which are roughly 10,000 words and we had conducted our research at different stages. Firstly, we had to decide our title, problem statement, literature review and etc. On the other hand, we had conducted research methodology, result and discussion and conclusion at our final semester. Our main lecturer, Ms.Aishah play an important role in this research from her guidance and valuable advice.
Hence, I want to thanks my supervisor, Dianne Kok Tik . She is very good supervisor and she is always patient to our question which taking out time for meeting with us. With her help I able to carry out the dissertation sucessfully. My topic is " Insufficient car park in Taylor Univeristy Lakeside."
For me, this subject is very helpful for my dissertation. I had put a lot of efforts and time on it for producing my own dissertation. In addition, I learnt how to create proper citation with Harvard Referencing Method as well
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Saturday, 27 June 2015
MGT60703 - Strategic Management
This subject was taught by the Mr Leong Boon Tik. Strategic management is a assignment based subject. This subject doesn't has final exam and mid term exam.
In Strategic management I learnt about the Swot analysis and Porter five Forces. basically both of this tools is to help to evaluate a company conditions through market segmentation. I also learned through case studies by studying various established and big organizations on how they stay ahead in the market, eliminate competitions, differentiation using firm value chain to their advantage and many other strategies in order to be successful.
In my individual assignment, I learned the process of how to write good and effective vision and mission statement. This knowledge was applied by identifying a vision statement of an organization, scrutinize the statement based on the characteristics of a good vision statement and later propose a better statement. On the other hand, I had to apply market segmentation into the scenario as a developer to identify and suggest the best fit project for the land, considering that my competition would be other huge developers of the same stature.
In our group assignment, with given scenarios, we were required to analyze how BIM software can benefit and give competitive advantage to a quantity surveyor in the market. Secondly, By listing out necessary assumptions, we were required to access our company competitive advantage in the industry by using the real industry data to do analysis, i.e.: how many competitors at what size, etc. This assessments were carried out through using a few analysis tools (porter's five forces, etc). Hence, strategies were derived to ensure that our company gain a better competitive position in the industry. Lastly, we were require to give advice to the government on the precaution steps needed before awarding a PPP / PFI project.
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In Strategic management I learnt about the Swot analysis and Porter five Forces. basically both of this tools is to help to evaluate a company conditions through market segmentation. I also learned through case studies by studying various established and big organizations on how they stay ahead in the market, eliminate competitions, differentiation using firm value chain to their advantage and many other strategies in order to be successful.
In my individual assignment, I learned the process of how to write good and effective vision and mission statement. This knowledge was applied by identifying a vision statement of an organization, scrutinize the statement based on the characteristics of a good vision statement and later propose a better statement. On the other hand, I had to apply market segmentation into the scenario as a developer to identify and suggest the best fit project for the land, considering that my competition would be other huge developers of the same stature.
In our group assignment, with given scenarios, we were required to analyze how BIM software can benefit and give competitive advantage to a quantity surveyor in the market. Secondly, By listing out necessary assumptions, we were required to access our company competitive advantage in the industry by using the real industry data to do analysis, i.e.: how many competitors at what size, etc. This assessments were carried out through using a few analysis tools (porter's five forces, etc). Hence, strategies were derived to ensure that our company gain a better competitive position in the industry. Lastly, we were require to give advice to the government on the precaution steps needed before awarding a PPP / PFI project.
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Semester 5- QSB3414 - Financial Management
This subject was taught by Lai Chee Kin. Basically this subject is about the learning the principles, practices and information system of financial management as used in the construction industry and Understanding the methods in appraising of investments that may be proposed in the construction industry. Gaining knowledge of the management in construction organizations, such as the ways to manage and motivate staff and a firm.
After this subject I was understand and able to identifies the financial and organizational management practices in the construction perspective. Besides that, I also to locate the finances of construction projects and the managing of vital resources to ensure high quality end product. It helped the student to be familiar with financial information systems as well as capital investments.
In this subject is divided into two part assignment and exam. This test contributed to 20% of the final assessment. It enables the students to see the progress of their study. With the intensive study of the topics covered, it will be of use in advising on financial issues. It will be more clear in the minds of the students after the test. A group assignment contributing a total of 30% to the final assessment. Enables the student to apply their learning, giving practical experience of the how the methods studied can help to solve financial problems in the real world. This will also help students to gain a clearer understanding on the methods of forecasting a firm's future profits and the correct way to analyse an annual report.
Semester 5 - QSB3214 - Building Economics
This module is taught by Puan Azrina.This subject is about valuating or controlling cost of a building during the design stage. Since is a cost controlling subject therefore it is required to do a lot of the calculation in order to calculate the cost of building like Life cycle costing.
This subject consists of 1 mid term and 1 assignment. The mid term test focused on chapter 1 which is Introduction to Building Economics Module .. As for the assignment, we are divided to 7 members per group. we are required to estimate the price for a proposed building based on the price of a similar existing building type. We are also required to do letter of acceptance. This practice is very good for us as we can learn more about cost planning.
In conclusion, I had learnt on how the Preliminaries estimate is done and I more understand and clear about the tender stages.This module also has helped me in understanding the concepts of cost control and also whole life costing. To me, I personally find that the topics are very important and useful for us as potential quantity surveyors because costing is what we do. With these taught to us, we now understand costing calculation methods and how costing would fluctuate through time as well.
This subject consists of 1 mid term and 1 assignment. The mid term test focused on chapter 1 which is Introduction to Building Economics Module .. As for the assignment, we are divided to 7 members per group. we are required to estimate the price for a proposed building based on the price of a similar existing building type. We are also required to do letter of acceptance. This practice is very good for us as we can learn more about cost planning.
In conclusion, I had learnt on how the Preliminaries estimate is done and I more understand and clear about the tender stages.This module also has helped me in understanding the concepts of cost control and also whole life costing. To me, I personally find that the topics are very important and useful for us as potential quantity surveyors because costing is what we do. With these taught to us, we now understand costing calculation methods and how costing would fluctuate through time as well.
Semester 5 - QSB3115 - Measurement 5
In measurement 5 basically covered works of Mechanical and Engineering and Civil Engineering works. The topics covered by Mechanical and Engineering is Electrical Works are Cold Water System, Sanitary Installation, Air Conditioning System, Fire Protection Works. For Civil Engineering works are Earthworks, Environmental Protection and Enhancement, Precast Concrete Works, Reinforced Earth Wall, Railway Tracks.
In Mechanical engineering works I had learnt how to measure all the piping works and gained knowledge of all the mechanical and engineering knowledge. Mechanical engineering works are hard because some of the item we couldn't see it because it is hidden on top of the ceiling. Besides that, mechanical engineering works also required us have a 3D dimension view of imagination. However, after this semester I would able to carry out the measurement of mechanical engineering works and able to identifies how the piping works and other mechanical works are.
For Civil Engineering works, I have learnt a lot of new things besides just measurement. Among them are of course the principles of MYCESMM and even the M&E and Civil Engineering Works were all new to us. Previously in the semesters before, we only concentrated on building works. It is interesting to know these little parts of a construction project. These two big topics also gave me a whole new understanding with a bigger picture, of the whole meaning of a construction project.
In Mechanical engineering works I had learnt how to measure all the piping works and gained knowledge of all the mechanical and engineering knowledge. Mechanical engineering works are hard because some of the item we couldn't see it because it is hidden on top of the ceiling. Besides that, mechanical engineering works also required us have a 3D dimension view of imagination. However, after this semester I would able to carry out the measurement of mechanical engineering works and able to identifies how the piping works and other mechanical works are.
For Civil Engineering works, I have learnt a lot of new things besides just measurement. Among them are of course the principles of MYCESMM and even the M&E and Civil Engineering Works were all new to us. Previously in the semesters before, we only concentrated on building works. It is interesting to know these little parts of a construction project. These two big topics also gave me a whole new understanding with a bigger picture, of the whole meaning of a construction project.
Semester 5 - QSB3615 - Professional Practice 2
Professional Practice 2 is a subject about contract and regulation of construction . In PP2 it help us in better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of various parties involved in the construction works. This subject is taught by Sr.Eddie.
There is 1 assignment, 1 mid term and 1 presentation in this module. The assignment is about final account and required us to solve situations given based on PAM form 2006. As for the mid term, the lecturer focused on the subject construction claims. For the presentation, we are divided to 3 person per group and to present one topic each week in different tutorial class. The presentation is a good practice for all student that they are required to fully understand the topic so that they can present fluently.
Professional practice 2 is a subject that required us to understand the concept and procedure of contracts. Sr. Eddie gave us his experience and some good examples regarding the topic he taught and this has helped us more to understand the topic. After learning this subject, I have understand and familiar with the roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in construction contracts in relation to particular clauses in the contract.
Lastly In PP2, I had learnt about various construction contracts, its limitations and constraints and define issues in interpreting the contract clauses of construction contract. I also understand the team dynamics, power of teams and teamwork in construction contracts.
There is 1 assignment, 1 mid term and 1 presentation in this module. The assignment is about final account and required us to solve situations given based on PAM form 2006. As for the mid term, the lecturer focused on the subject construction claims. For the presentation, we are divided to 3 person per group and to present one topic each week in different tutorial class. The presentation is a good practice for all student that they are required to fully understand the topic so that they can present fluently.
Professional practice 2 is a subject that required us to understand the concept and procedure of contracts. Sr. Eddie gave us his experience and some good examples regarding the topic he taught and this has helped us more to understand the topic. After learning this subject, I have understand and familiar with the roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in construction contracts in relation to particular clauses in the contract.
Lastly In PP2, I had learnt about various construction contracts, its limitations and constraints and define issues in interpreting the contract clauses of construction contract. I also understand the team dynamics, power of teams and teamwork in construction contracts.
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