REPORT ON SITE VISIT

Muhammad bin Ramlan

P57600

KKKA 6644

2011/2012

Lecturer: Ir Ishak bin Arshad

INTRODUCTION

A site visit for the Construction and Project Management class (KKKA 6644) was organized

by Ir Ishak on 14 October 2011. The location of the site visit was at Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. A

total of approximately 25 students attended the site visit. The agenda of the visit consist of

in-depth explanation by the contractor and consultant on the operation of the project. At

the end of the session, there was a questioning and answering session between the

students and the host. Countless valuable information was shared among both parties

regarding the visit especially on the operation of the project.

The purpose of this site visit is to provide the students with sound knowledge on how the

project management being handled throughout the whole project. The understanding of the

project management practice can be a good basis for the students in order for attaining

perceptive of project management in real life situation. Furthermore, this site visit can assist

the students on knowledge for the preparation of their future career.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Below is the summary of the project:

Project Title : Cadangan Pembinaan Bangunan Pra Klinikal Fakulti Perubatan Hospital

University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Yang Mengandungi 1 Blok Pentadbiran Dan Makmal 19

Tingkat, Blok M&E 3 Tingkat, Mukim Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.

Contract Value : RM 160,000,000.00

Contract Period : 24 Months

Commencement Date : 17 May 2010

Completion Date : 17 May 2012

Revised Work Program : 17 September 2012

Physical Progress : Ahead (0.13%) – As per 1 0ctober 2011

Client : Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Architect : Damansara Architect

C & S Consultant : GSA Ingeniur Sdn Bhd

M & E Consultant : Senai Associates Sdn Bhd

QS Consultant : Juruukur Bahan Antara

Contractor : Tim Sekata Sdn Bhd

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Tim Sekata Sdn Bhd was appointed as the main contractor for this project. As the main

contractor, Tim Sekata Sdn Bhd is responsible to control the performance, the cost and the

schedule of the project. Tim Sekata Sdn Bhd will ensure that all the goals and objectives of

the project are to be achieved with great results. This is done thru precise planning,

organizing, directing and controlling.

To achieve this outcome, a good organizational structure is to be practiced. For a good

organizational structure to perform various tasks precisely, a good team is required to

deliver this purpose. This is done via segregating the task of each works with good

monitoring system. In this project, a Project Manager is responsible towards monitoring the

whole project as a whole. The Project Manager is assisted by Project Engineers, Mechanical

and Electrical coordinators, Quantity Surveyor, Safety Officer and also other project team

personnel. Each of the team members will report to the Project Manager and contribute for

the completion of the project.

Currently, from the physical progress of the project, it can be seen that the project is ahead

of schedule (0.13% - as per 1 0ctober 2011). This shows that a good management practice is

being organized on the development of this project. However, it is hoped that the schedule

will always be on track / ahead schedule since there are several elements that can delay the

project such as weather condition, machinery break down, material delays etc. The current

progress of the projects also shows that good planning and coordination between each

parties that involves in this projects are being well organized.

APPENDIX

1. Organizational Chart

2. S-Curve ( as per 17 September 2011)