QSB 1514 Construction technology

First of all, this module aims to provide understanding of a wide range of building components with different functions. It also describes the design process, how to build the elements and some simple sketches. This subject basically teaches us about the technologies used on construction. Firstly we learnt about temporary work including choosing a site, scaffolding and etc. Then, we learnt in details for topic such as doors, windows, staircase, foundation and so on. Each of them fully explained how to construct and also the structure. The topic i liked the most is foundation because it is really interesting and fun chapter.

Our lecturer for this subject is Ms. Azrina.

The module consist of 25% for mid term test, 10% for individual report, 15% for group report and 50% for final exam.

This is the individual report project brief.



This is my individual site visit report.
*Apologizes for my report due to technical problem as the file crashed so it has lost some part of it.





For this project, we have visited a real construction site and we did learnt a lot from it because we had an awesome experience for site visit. The site visit is very beneficial for everyone of us who participating.

In addition, the group project required us to visit a shopping mall and observe as well as study about the roof, windows, doors and staircase. The site that we have chosen is Sunway Pyramid as it is convenient for everyone due to the site is near to campus. By the way, my group member are as same as building material's group. Then, after the site visit, we have to work together to type a report for our studies.

This is our group report.


In conclusion, this module has taught us much about construction technology. We started from zero as we don't even know what is excavator, crane and so on at the first day of the class when Ms Azrina asked all of us, then until now we all know about what are them while we have visited the construction site and have seen what are them and how do they work. Besides, I also get to recognize the type of foundation after I have learnt from this subject. I would like to appreciate the hard work of Ms Azrina to prepare slides which is informative. I really learnt a lot from this subject and I do feel I love this industry more as this module has brought me near to my dream which is a quantity surveyor. Not only about learning, it is also about self discipline. This is because time management is important for completing the assignments while studying for exam. I have to arrange my time wisely to complete the stuffs. In addition, teamwork is also built after we completing the group assignment as we need to compromise as everyone has different thoughts. To achieve a same goal, we need to work hard together. Thanks for this module for being so beneficial for me also for everyone of us.

self discipline knowledge

lifelong learning

interpersonal skills

BLD62003 Building material

Basically, this subject is related to building materials. The main purpose of this subject is to develop our understanding toward the chemical and physical properties and structure of each kind of building material. For example, concrete, timber, glass, rubber and etc. It was quite interesting subject for me because I can know more about construction industry. Not only for construction, I can know more about everything around me like daily product. It is like chemistry classes during highschool when there are terms like ethene, crystalisation and etc. Besides, we also know more about the manufacture process and also understand the reason behind the material used in a building. Before I came in this course, I did not know that there is so much knowledge about a simple concrete column. I did not know that blast furnace process is invented for iron. These all are considered as a basic for a quantity surveyor I assume.

Lecturer for this subject is Ms. Aishah who has interesting lecture to catch our attention.

The module consists of 20% for mid term test, 20% for group assignment, 10% for individual report while 50% for final exam.

For the group assignment, we are assigned to observe and study the building materials used in a selected site. I grouped with Albert, Hor Weng Lim, Seng He and also Sherlyn. Our chosen site is computer lab. Then, after the site visit including photo taking section, we are required to make presentation boards to present on what have we studied for the particular building material. The material that we have found out are glass, aluminum, concrete, asbestos and so on. After we have done the boards then we have to present for it.

Here are photos of our presentation boards

Basically our design concept is minimalistic. Simplicity is beautiful. We also did a lot of pop out infographic to make the boards look interesting. The boards consist of advantages and disadvantages of the material and also the recommendation.

This is the individual report project brief.



This is my individual site visit report.
*Apologizes for my report due to technical problem as the file crashed so it has lost some part of it.




For this project, we have visited a real construction site and we did learnt a lot from it because we had an awesome experience for site visit. The site visit is very beneficial for everyone of us who participating.

Photos for site visit can be seen in the report as shown as above.

In a nutshell, this is an interesting subject as we really learnt a lot. Lecturer has prepared very well for the slides which has much information for further understanding toward this module. We are also required to present in front of course mate on our researches for particular topic to improve our self knowledge for the topic as well as improve our presentation skills. Then, I really learnt a lot from this subject and I will never forget what I have learnt as I did a lot researches on this subject. I have develop more knowledge about building materials and also their properties. The site visits also taught me much about the building materials as I can see and touch it. Not just the site visit to Andes construction site, the visit to Lafarge is also beneficial. Group project helped me to make a lot of new friends and work with them together as well. Being thankful for this subject and effort paid by the Ms Aishah.

lifelong learning

Thinking and problem solving skills

QSB60104 Measurement I

This is the core subject of this semester. I can also say this is a very important subject for our future job. Before I came in for this course, I thought that having good calculating skills is enough for being a quantity surveyor. However, this subject have given me another perspective toward quantity surveyor. It isn't about mathematics, it is about understanding the construction and only you can measure about it then calculate the quantity as well as the cost. Basically if you don't understand the concept, you can hardly handle the measurement.

We have mid term test which is 20% while assignment ( individual report 10%
+ group assignment 20%) which is 30%. Final exam is 50% of the module.

Sr. Ang Fuey Lin is our lecturer who also our program director. She is full of experience and a good teacher as well. She teaches us patiently and explain everything in details when we couldn't understand.

For measurement I, we will learn things about work below lowest floor level which include excavation and earthwork, reinforcement bar and mesh fabric reinforcement, concrete and formwork of beam, slab and column and so on. We also learnt how to write taking off list, dimension paper, query list and etc. Reading a technical drawing is required as well. For referencing, we have also purchased SMM2 as our guidance for learning the rules of measurement which is Sr Ang strongly recommended. I think the book is useful for everyone of us. Then, those tutorial exercises are very helpful for developing a stronger understanding toward measrement I.

This is the individual report project brief.



This is my individual site visit report.
*Apologizes for my report due to technical problem as the file crashed so it has lost some part of it.




For this project, we have visited a real construction site and we did learnt a lot from it because we had an awesome experience for site visit. The site visit is very beneficial for everyone of us who participating.


The project brief for group assignment.

The report is all in hand written so I don't have any file to show. The final report is so thick as well that I have never tried to finish a report in such thickness before. We have prepared and worked really hard for this project. No matter how much is the grading, we have paid our effort. From distributing the work to helping each other out, I learnt a lot from every part of this assignment. Learning how to handle the measurements for one floor, trying to read technical drawings, asking solutions and solving problems with group mates and lecturer, I felt like I have gotten so much from this assignment while lectures sometimes did not cover the part such as stiffener. Besides, I learnt to compromise, tolerate and become more considerate. Working with people is always a difficult job but this is what we need to overcome to become a better person.

In conclusion, this subject is the subject that I liked the most. It is challenging yet interesting. We start everything from zero like what we learnt from underground foundation. It isn't easy as it is not just about simple calculation as what I have mentioned above. It is not about memorizing any text from the book but it is all about hard work on practicing and understanding. This subject makes me learnt a lot and I really appreciate it. While we are trained to be more self discipline so that we can finish tutorials every week to improve. For this entire semester, I did improved my interpersonal skills as well because we are assigned to work together while we are going to work with others in future too. These knowledge on measurement has also bring me nearer to a future quantity surveyor too.

life long learning

self discipline skills

interpersonal skills