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.

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.

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.

QSB2813 - Software Application for Quantity Surveying

In Software Application for Quantity Surveying, We do to learn of 2 software which is buildsoft and CostX. After the teaching of whole semester we are able to use both the software efficiently and effectively.

In buildsoft, we are able to produce a bill of quantities and the rate with the build up rate in a fast time by manually typing it into buildsoft. In CostX, we learned about how to use the software by step by step teaching tutorials. CostX is a fast and accurate software but it still need the knowledge of quantity surveyor to use it.

In our assignment1, We have learned about the limitation of the market available software for quantitiy surveying and understand thier usage. Whereas for our assignment 2, We have to key in our measurement quantity into bill of quantities with a build-up rate in buildsoft software. It is a tough assignment for us but after this assignment we able to use this software better compare to last time. Thus, it is good to have this kind of assignment for us.

In conclusion, I think there is a need for us to know software application because in the future we might need to use it or learn it. Thus with this subject it will provide us a better future in term of job.

QSB2615 - Professional Practice 1

Lecturer : Chang Khong Thong

In Professional Practice 1, I do learn a lot of knowledge from this subject. I understand the role of quantity surveyor in Pre- contract and post - contract stage, tendering process and others. We also learn the contract form about the Liquidated damages, performance bond and other important thing.

Professional Practice , Do help us in identifying the right of contractors or employers. It is important to know all the contract laws of the construction to claim money or to sue the person who bleach the contract. 

Beside that, We also understand the tendering process and the tendering document. With this knowledge able to help us to do our job well in the future.

In the assignment, We are required to come out a 3000 words assignment with procurement method. It takes quite a long time to finish up but it worth for us to do so because after finish it we really able to understand well how does the procurement work.

In conlusion, this subject help us to identify the procurement method to be use and the right of the contractor and employee. Thus it is very important for the quantity surveyor to take this subject.

QSB2523 - Structures

Lecturer : CHAI VOON CHIET

In structure subject, I do to learn a lot of calculation in forces. For examples, forces react in truss and section of truss. This subject basically can help us by having a better communication between the civil engineering. This is because in the future we require to deal with all the relevant person in construction industries such as civil engineering, contractor, architecture and others.

We also learn how the structure works at each of the joints. We also learn to calculate the distribution of load, so that in the future we roughly know how does the building works. 

In the assignment, we are required to work in a group and given a drawing of a building. We need to work out on the force of each foundation carry. This will be slightly easier  compare to others subject because does not required a lot of time to finish. 

After this assignment, I understand the important of being teamwork with all the members because teamwork really can help the process to go smoothly and more effectively and efficiently.