Construction Law [QSB 4414]

The module provides an understanding of the principles of construction laws and its applications. By

understanding the basic principle of construction law, the importance of adhering to the specific procedures and notices are emphasized. 

Assignment 1- CIPAA Seminar

We are asked to prepare 15 minutes seminar on CIPAA. This assignment shall carry 15% of this subject.

CIPAA Seminar

CIPAA Seminar

CIPAA Seminar

Assignment 2- FIDIC Workshop

The workshop lasts for 2 days and we are required to prepare slide for 9 questions. This assignment shall carry 15% of this subject.

FIDIC Workshop

Assigned Questions

Our group presentation

Group Photo

Development Economics [QSB 4424]

This module will introduce students to the development, roles and contribution of construction industry to national economy. It is initiated with the introduction of the process in a property development and factors that influence the development process. 

Assignment 1- Financial Appraisal

It divides into two parts:

A. Group Assignment (22.5%)

We are asked to prepare a financial appraisal of the project using Residual Method of Valuation as well as a cash flow for the project based on "Sell-then-Build" concept. 

B. Individual Assignment (7.5%)

We are asked to tabulate the NPV based on "Sell-then-Build" concept along with the recommendation on the cash flow and project viability if it is based on a"Build-then-Sell" concept. 

DE Report

Group Presentation

Group Presentation

Project Management [QSB 4424]

Based on the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBoK), we are taught by Mr Leong Boon Tik on this subject on how to manage a construction project.

Assignment 1- Individual Assignment (20%)

We are required to prepare a table of activity precedence and duration for all activities stated in the brief as well as the critical path and Gantt Chart.

Assignment Brief

Assignment Brief

Gantt Chart for the project

Assignment 2- Group Assignment (30%) 

We are required to prepare a business proposal to develop a land of 1,200m2 nearby the Taylor's University Campus. The proposal should contains project description, justification, cost estimation and project control and monitoring. 

Cost Estimation for Our Proposed Project.

Dissertation [QSB 4924]

The module intends to introduce students to academic research and provide some in-depth understanding of the research methodology. Students are required to undertake and submit a substantial piece of independent research work which consists of both recording and analysing of data or the summary of published material on the topic supplemented by opinion gathered through interviews or questionnaires. 

Assignment 1- Dissertation 

We are asked to continue our previous semester dissertation to write the Chapter 3: Research Methodology, Chapter 4: Research Findings as well as Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendation. My topic is on "Incorporating Taylor's Graduate Capabilities (TGC) among QS interns based on the employers' expectation". 

My Revised Literature Review

My Dissertation Cover

Research Findings

Cost Value Engineering [QSB 4215]

The module provides the history, background, theories, concepts and principles of value engineering and value management in decision making process. The module also introduces the idea of unnecessary cost and cost cutting exercise in the cost planning and control stage.

Assignment 1- Case Study

We are required to apply Value Management tools in our case study, which is the primary school. This assignment shall carry 30% of the total mark.

Assignment Brief

Proposed Design Options

Strategic Management (MGT 60703)

Strategic Management (MGT 60703)

 This module is to generate an understanding of the role of construction and its application in the design development process and to have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge on building parts and materials used.

Assignment 1- Individual

We are required to:

• Write a "Good Vision and Mission Statement" and improve the Vision Statement from any company.
• Access competitive advantage of a company
• Develop market segmentation for the company which owns a piece of land at 10 acre besides KLCC. 

Mission and Vision Statement

Competitive advantage of a company

Analysis of a company

Assignment 2- GroupWork

We are required to:

• Introduce a technology adopted in a company
• Formulate a strategic plan for a company
• Write on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Public Finance Initiatives (PFI)

BIM Software

Porter's 5 forces

Public- Private Partnership (PPP)

Presentation

Presentation

Group photo

This module is indeed the most time-consuming subject as it requires time to think critically and creatively. However, I truly believ this can benefit me as "we cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them" (Einstein, n.d.).

Research Methodology (QSB 3933)

Research Methodology (QSB 3933)

Module Teaching Objectives
1. To develop awareness of the current local and global issues in the construction industry.
2. To explore the approaches to research.
3. To demonstrate a systematic and orderly mind to produce a viable academic research.

Assignment 1- Research Proposal

We are expected to have some topic for our dissertation. Once Sr. Ang Fuey Lin was assigned to be my supervisor, I consulted her to ask for clarification on the structure of research proposal.

Research Proposal

Research Proposal

Research Proposal

Assignment 2- Literature Review

After compiling the research proposal, we start to find the secondary resources which is same vein with my research objectives.

Literature Review

Literature Review

At first, I couldn't manage myself to cope with this module and felt stressed. However, I believe that this is the train of my soul as I always believe that "your emotional resilience can improve and strengthen through understanding yourself better and improving your emotional intelligence" (Special Agent Larned, n.d.).