Final Project:

Development Proposal

Introduction to the Construction Industry

[QSB30105]

Lee Xin Ying 0322432

Lau Hui Ming 0323827

FNBE March Intake 2015

Tutor: Puan Hasmanira Mokhtar

Content

1. Project Background

2. Introduction to Site

3. Location & Key Plan & Site Plan

4. Site Context

5. Analysis + Inventory + Observation

- Circulation

- Microclimate

6. Individual Proposal ( Lau Hui Ming)

7. Individual Proposal ( Lee Xin Ying )

Project Background

This is the final project of Introduction to the

Construction Industry. This project consist of 10%

of group work and 30% of individual work. The

objective of this project is to enable students to

develop an understanding of the building team, its

organization, duties and inter-relations. In addition,

it is also to develop an awareness of their

professional responsibilities and to appreciate

their profession in the construction industry.

In a group of 2 students, we need to find a

specific empty land to initiate a small construction

project. The size of the land shall between 50m x

50m (2500 ㎡) – 50m x 70m(3500 ㎡).

Introduction to the Site

After doing a few research and consulting with our

tutor, we decided to choose this site for our project

which is located at Jalan PJS 9/30, Bandar Sunway,

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. It is a land with some

trees and it has a sidewalk along the land as shown in

the pictures above.

This location can be found around the residential

area and few meters away from a commercial area.

The commercial area consists of shopping centre, and

small shops such as restaurants, banks, stationary shop

and etc. There are two universities inside the

commercial area which is The One Academy and A Cut

above Academy.

Site Location: Jalan PJS 9/30

Bandar Sunway

47500 Petaling Jaya

Selangor, Malaysia

Site Plan

Site

Commercial Area

Education

Tree

Residential Area

Police Station

Site Context

Site

Commercial area

Residential area

Police station

Education

Site Observation

The site with the sidewalk.

The residential area beside the site.

The commercial area opposite the site.

Site Analysis

Microclimate

Site

Commercial Area

Education

Tree

Residential Area

Police Station

Sunset Sunrise

Microclimate

Site

Commercial Area

Education

Tree

Residential Area

Police Station

Wind flow

Wind flow from two direction.

Circulation

Site

Commercial Area

Education

Tree

Residential Area

Police Station

Circulation 1 Circulation 2

At first, we went to the site by walking from Sunway

Pyramid and passed through the commercial area. After that,

we passed through the road and reached residential area of

PJS 9.

There are a lot of vehicle come from Bandar Sunway.

Traffic jam will occur at 7.00 am to 8.00 am, 12.00pm to 2.00

pm and 7.30pm to 9.00 pm. However, the site is easily to

access because the residents are entering site by walking and

cycling. For the foreigners, they can go to site easily because

there is a big road beside there for vehicles to use.

From Picture Distance (km)

Time (Min)

The One Academy

1 4

Sunway Pyramid

1.9 6

Papa John’s Pizza

2.1 9

Wawasan Open University

1 3

Public Bank

2 8

Final Project:

Development Proposal

Introduction to the Construction Industry

[QSB30105]

Lau Hui Ming 0323827

FNBE MARCH 2015

Tutor : Pn. Hasmanira

Content

No. Title Page

1 Introduction 1

2 Rationale 2

3 Benefits and Impacts 3 4 Bubble Diagram 4

5 Plan 5

6 Concept and Ideas 6

7 Image of Ideas 7

8 List of Professions Involved 8

9 Tasks of Professions Involved 9-13 10 Costing 14

11 Conclusion and References 15

Introduction

In this final project, we are given a task to find

a specific empty land with the size between 2500

㎡ to 3500㎡ to initiate a small construction project

on it in a group of 2 people.

I have decided to develop a recreation area on

the land that we found. I decided to a leisure park

because the land is surrounded with residential

area, education area, commercial area and also

service area which means a lot of people will go

through this land everyday.

1

Rationale to Build a Playground

Near housing area so that people from this area

can go to the location easily.

Enable children from Mega Kids Child

Development Center & Learning Academy which is

nearby the site to play.

Can have a leisure time with their children.

Easy accessibility to the site location.

Near shopping mall and other shops which enable

people come here for a rest when they finish

shopping.

2

Benefits and Impact to build a

Playground

Increase social skills when they play with other children they learn to communicate, share, collaborate and empathise with others.

Increase their imagination and creativity because outside play is often open-ended and children need to be creative about what and how games are played.

Increase thinking and problem solving skills as children assess risks and tackle new challenges they learn about having a go, persistence and perseverance and the success those attributes can bring.

Improve sense of self as they master new skills and play with other children they improve their competence and confidence in their own physical and social abilities.

Improve sense of connection to place, to peers and to their local community and environment.

Increase self care skills in managing physical and social challenges which help children to learn about keeping themselves safe.

3

Bubble Diagram of Proposal

4

Net

Climber

Playground

Gazebo

Play

Structure

Swing

Benches

Lawn

Play

Structure

Shade

Canopy

Plan of Proposal

5

Concept and Ideas of Proposal

The construction plan proposal is designed based on the

50m x 50m empty land located at Jalan PJS 9/30, Bandar

Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The aim of this construction

is to transform the unused empty land into a place that can

benefit the residents.

After surveying, I have found that there is no any place

provided for the residents to have a time to enjoy with

nature. Thus, I decided to start a construction of a

playground.

The playground is open for everyone. It provides two

types of play structures. First structure is for the children

with the age between 2-5 years old and there is a shade

canopy over the play structure so that the small children will

not feel hot easily. The second play structure is for the

children with the age between 5-12 years old.

In addition, the playground also provides arch swing and

Net Climber for residents to play. The children can sit on the

special designed springer which is in octopus’ shape. Parent

can watch their children by sitting on the benches or gazebo

for a rest.

6

7

List of Professions Involved

1. Landscape Architect

2. Civil Engineer

3. Quantity Surveyor

4. Project Manager

5. Construction Worker

8

Task of Professions Involved

Landscape Architect

- Developing new or improved theories and

methods to promote environmental awareness and undertaking planning, design, restoration, management and maintenance of cultural and/or historic landscapes, parks, sites and gardens.

- Planning, design, management, maintenance and monitoring functional and aesthetic layouts of built environment.

- Contributing to the planning, aesthetic and functional design, location, management and maintenance of infrastructure.

- Identifying and developing appropriate solutions regarding the quality and use of the built environment in urban, suburban and rural areas and making designs, plans and working drawings, specifications of work, cost estimates and time schedules.

9

Civil Engineer

- Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints,

aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic

data to plan projects.

- Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems

and structures, following construction and government

standards, using design software and drawing tools.

- Compute load and grade requirements, water flow

rates, and material stress factors to determine design

specifications.

- Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure

conformance to design specifications and safety or

sanitation standards.

- Direct construction, operations, and maintenance

activities at project site.

- Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations

and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to

guide construction.

10

Quantity Surveyor

- Managing the finances.

- Working to keep project on time.

- Working to keep project within the budget.

- Making sure that construction cost and production

are managed as efficiently as possible.

- Resolving disputes between contracting parties.

- Preparing insurance replacement estimates for all

kinds buildings.

11

Project Manager

Planning and Defining Scope

Activity Planning and Sequencing

Resource Planning

Developing Schedules

Time Estimating

Cost Estimating

Developing a Budget

Documentation

Creating Charts and Schedules

Risk Analysis

Managing Risks and Issues

Monitoring and Reporting Progress

Team Leadership

Strategic Influencing

Business Partnering

Working with Vendors

Scalability, Interoperability and Portability Analysis

Controlling Quality

Benefits Realisation

12

Construction Worker

- Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or

other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to

provide protection.

- Operate jackhammers and drills to break up concrete

or pavement.

- Place, consolidate, and protect case-in-place concrete

or masonry structures.

- Position, join, align, and seal structural components,

such as concrete wall sections and pipes.

- Shovel cement and other materials into portable

cement mixers; and mix, pour, and spread concrete.

- Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment,

movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment,

and materials.

13

Costing

No. Item Unit Quantity Amount (RM)

1 5-12 year old play structure

㎡ 1 149,759.00

2 2-5 year old play structure

㎡ 1 146,542.00

3 Shade canopy ㎡ 1 200.00

4 Gazebo No. 1 8,542.00 5 Swing No. 2 600.00 6 Net climber No. 1 145.15 7 Benches no. 1 340.00 8 Seesaw No. 2 236.80 9 Walkway (Big) No. 19 362.90 10 Walkway (Small) No. 32 320.00 11 Maintenance - - 500.00

Total 307,547.85

14

Conclusion

I found it is a tough work to do however I have learned

new things and gain new knowledge. I also got

experience when I went to visit the site with my

partner, Xin Ying. I also understand the responsibilities

of the professions involved in this project.

References

http://sfrecpark.org/project/west-sunset-playground/

http://www.kidsafewa.com.au/playgroundimportance.

htm

http://www.fixr.com/costs/build-playground

http://www.moduplay.com.au/blog/playground-

planning/what-does-it-cost-to-build-a-playground/

https://www.google.com/search?q=plan+view+of+play

ground&safe=active&biw=1366&bih=643&tbm=isch&t

bo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CCgQsARqFQoTCKb3r

Lru88YCFcQYpgodwRwAeA#safe=active&tbm=isch&q=

benches&imgrc=tCawnhDK85Hm4M%3A

15

Final Project:

Development Proposal

Introduction to the Construction Industry

[QSB30105]

Lee Xin Ying 0322432

FNBE MARCH 2015

Tutor : Pn. Hasmanira

Content

Title

Page

1. Introduction

3

2. Rationale and Benefits

4

3. Conceptual Plan

5-6

4. Floor Plan

7

5. Images of Ideas

8-13

6. Plan View

14

7. Professions Involved

15-21

Introduction

In this final project, we are given a task to find

a specific empty land with the size between 2500

㎡ to 3500㎡ to initiate a small construction project

on it in a group of 2 people.

I have decided to develop a commercial area

and recreation area on the land that we found. I

decided to build a cafe and a leisure park because

the land is surrounded with residential area,

education area, commercial area and also service

area which means a lot of people will go through

this land everyday.

There is onsists of 2 floor. First floor is the car

park and leisure park and second floor is the cafe.

Rationale and Benefits

To provide healthy and delicious food to

customers.

To provide a comfortable place to customer to

have a meal and chitchat.

To unite neighbourhood relationship between

each other.

To provide a place to leisure in the spare time.

To offer a place to the residents to exercise

and communicate.

To provide a open space to the children play

with each other.

The site is easy to access.

Nearby housing area and commercial area.

Conceptual Plan

1st Floor

42m

42m

Scale 1:250

2nd

Floor

Scale 1:200

37m

37m

Floor Plan (2nd

Floor)

Washroom

Kitche

n

Entrance

Bar Counter

Scale 1:200

Images of Ideas

1st

Floor

Exercise Area

Exercising today is very important to a person health. Exercising is

mainly for cardiovascular fitness. Some people do it because they just

enjoy it. Exercising also gently improves health. Health benefits such as

helping weight management, improve quality of life, and reducing the

feelings of depression and anxiety. Social benefits is one of the best

ways to meet new people while exercising. Exercise also can combats

health conditions and diseases, improves mood, boosts energy,

promotes better sleep and also can be fun.

Facilities:

Children Playground

It is a vital part of childhood that helps children develop physical strength, coordination and balance. It can also provide opportunities for children to learn and develop:

Social Skills - when they play with other children they learn to communicate, share, collaborate and empathise with others.

Imagination and creativity - outside play is often open-ended and children need to be creative about what and how games are played.

Thinking and problem solving skills - as children assess risks and tackle new challenges they learn about having a go, persistence and perseverance and the success those attributes can bring.

Sense of self - as they master new skills and play with other children they improve their competence and confidence in their own physical and social abilities.

Sense of connection - to place, to peers and to their local community and environment.

Self-care skills - managing physical and social challenges helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe.

Facilities:

Recreation Area

A place to relax, communicate and breath the fresh air.

Picnic Table Wall Fountain

Fountain Bench

Vegetation

Exterior Spiral Staircase

Space saving

Have strong aesthetic appeal in the right situation.

Stepping Stone

2nd

Floor

Seating Area

Bar Counter

Kitchen

Toilet

Plan View

Drive Way Parking Area

Trees and Shrubs

Outdoor Staircase

Scale 1:250

Profession Involved

Architect

Control a project from start to finish and work with a number of construction professionals.

Discussing the objectives, requirements and budget of a project.

Consulting with other professionals about design.

Preparing and presenting feasibility reports and design proposals to the client.

Advising the client on the practicality of their project.

Using IT in design and project management, specifically ucing computer-aided design software.

Keeping within financial budgets and deadlines.

Producing detailed workings, drawings and specifications.

Specifying the nature and quality of materials required.

Preparing tender applications and presentations.

Negotiating with contractors and other professionals.

Preparing applications for planning and building control departments.

Drawing up tender documents for contracts.

Project managing and helping to coordinate the work of contractors.

Regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on time and to budget.

Resolving problems and issues that arise during construction.

Ensuring that the environmental impact of the project is managed.

Landscape Architect

Overseeing the design of a variety of projects, including

urban regeneration schemes, pedestrian schemes, road

or retail schemes, and maintaining the character of sites of

natural beauty.

Establishing general landscape requirements with clients.

Conducting preliminary studies of the sites (including

contours, soil, ecology, buildings, roads).

Assessing a site’s potential to meet the client’s

specifications.

Carrying out environmental impact assessments.

Seeking and taking into account the views of local

residents, potential users, and parties with a vested

interest in the project.

Accurately preparing and presenting detailed plans and

working drawings, including applications, construction

details and specifications for the project using computer-

aided design (CAD) packages or similar design software.

Presenting proposals to clients, dealing with enquiries and

negotiating any amendments to the final design.

Matching the client’s wishes with the knowledge of what

will work best.

Contacting and coordinating manufacturers and suppliers.

Putting work out to tender, selecting a contractor and

manager, and leading cross-functional teams.

Making site visits.

Ensuring deadlines are met.

Liaising with other professionals on the project.

Monitoring and checking work on-site.

Authorising payment once work has been satisfactorily

completed.

Attending public inquiries to give evidence if necessary.

Generating new business opportunities.

Project Manager

Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required

to meet deadlines.

Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to

construction sites.

Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with

building and safety codes, and other regulations.

Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to

administrative staff, workers, and client, representing the

owner or developer.

Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and

additions to contractual agreements with architects,

consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.

Construction Worker

unload, carry and stack building materials and place tools and equipment in position

dig trenches using hand tools or jackhammers to break up rock and concrete, so that footings and services can be laid

place and compact filling and quarry materials

help to erect and dismantle scaffolding (subject to certification in some states and territories), ramps, catwalks, barricades and warning lights

mix, pour and spread concrete under supervision

use wheelbarrows to remove rubble and rubbish from building sites

dismantle small structures and strip materials in preparation for new construction

operate construction machinery (such as excavators), subject to any licensing and accreditation requirements

clean surfaces for painters.

Quantity Surveyor

Seeking funding sources and submitting bids

Carrying out feasibility studies

Preparing plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation

Performing risk analysis evaluations

Cost control

Writing reports

Preparing and submitting final accounts

Making valuations

Arranging payments to suppliers and contractors

Providing advice and forecasts about costs

Supervising staff.

Structural Engineer

Preparing reports, designs and drawings

Making calculations about loads and stresses Selecting appropriate construction materials

Providing technical advice

Obtaining planning and/or building regulations approval

Liaising with relevant professional staff

Monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by contractors

Administering contracts Managing projects

Inspecting properties to check conditions/foundations

Mechanical Engineer

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.

Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.

Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.

Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.

Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.

Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software.

Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems and needs. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that

machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.

Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.

Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.

Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.

Develop, coordinate, and monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.

Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and prepare contract documents.

Perform personnel functions, such as supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists and other engineers, and design of evaluation programs.

Solicit new business and provide technical customer service. Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service

schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition.

Study industrial processes to determine where and how application of equipment can be made.

Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.

Apply engineering principles and practices to emerging fields, such as robotics, waste management, and biomedical engineering.

Design test control apparatus and equipment and develop procedures for testing products.

Electrical Engineer

Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.

Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.

Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment. Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct

functional deviations. Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of

developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.

Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems.

Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.

Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.

Write commissioning procedures for electrical installations. Prepare project cost and work-time estimates. Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings and design comments

for sound electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria, and recommend approval or disapproval.

Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units.

Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.

Prepare contracts and initiate, review and coordinate modifications to contract specifications and plans throughout the construction process.

Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist supervisor.

Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.

Perform supervisory duties such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves and completing performance evaluations.

Plan method and sequence of operations for developing and testing experimental electronic and electrical equipment.

Visit construction sites to observe conditions impacting design and to identify solutions to technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment that arise during construction.

Civil Engineer

Investigate sites to determine the most suitable foundation for a proposed construction

Research and advise on the best engineering solution to meet a client's needs and budget

Prepare engineering calculations required for the design of projects, and supervise the drafting of plans

Produce detailed designs and documentation for the construction and implementation of civil engineering projects

Organise the delivery of materials, plant machinery and equipment needed for the construction project and supervise labour

Develop detailed programmes for the coordination of site activities

Work with other engineers, architects, landscape architects and environmental scientists

Assist government bodies in preparing yearly works programmes (such as work on car parks, drainage, roads, aerodromes or sewerage systems) within set budgets

Operate computers to assist with the design of civil engineering projects

Coordinate and direct research, development and testing of materials, processes or systems related to civil engineering works

Research, advise on and plan the control and minimisation of air, water and solid waste pollution, and the management of water resources

Supervise the testing and commissioning of completed works Analyse and interpret reports on loading, labour, productivity,

quality, materials and performance Analyse risks associated with natural disasters (including

cyclones, earthquakes, fires and floods), and design structures and services to meet appropriate standards

Arrange for geological and geophysical investigations and carry out feasibility studies.