Measurement 2

For me, Measurement 2 is not tough as Measurement 1. I found my interest in this subject this semester. I do think that every tutorial exercises that given to us are useful as we can try out different kind of questions. Every time after I done my tutorial, I will either compare with friend’s answer or check with the lecturer. It is good that the work is not drag until the next day. Although sometimes the questions are confusing, but I never give up as practice makes perfect. I take notes on every mistake I did so that I won’t repeat the same mistake anymore.

The assignment is done and everything went smoothly. Group mates are helpful among each other and we managed to complete it within the time given. The works were well-distributed and any problems were communicated and solved among ourselves. Teamwork is definitely important to complete this assignment. We also had a lot of fun along the weeks of doing the assignment.

Taking this course is not being forced, but I found my interest in it. To fulfill my dream as a future Quantity Surveying, I will keep on learning to get to know more about construction industries. Specially thanks to Measurement 2 lecturer, Puan Habizah.

Me and my team members were measuring the classrooms and toilet.

Discussion had been carried out.

Construction Technology 2

By taking this subject, I have gained a lot of knowledge about the construction technologies used in the industries. The topics covered are interesting and the notes are complete. One thing that I like the way of Mr Chiew’s way of teaching is that the important topics are repeated and the notes are well explained. Every lecture he gives is clear and extra info is sometimes given.

I like the individual assignment as I used to sketch and having sketching in QS subject is unexpected. As for the group assignment, everyone has contributed in it. Once the topic was set, parts are distributed among ourselves for everyone to work on it. We had few times of discussions about the difficult parts but problem solved as group members are willing to give ideas. Now, I realized that it is not hard to work as a team if you can communicate well with them. Exchanging ideas are important as well and from there, u can listen to others opinion. 

One last thing that I would like to mention is that I practice to be punctual every day as Mr Chiew is never late for class. For the adult like me, I do think that punctuality is very important and he really creates a good impression to me. Thank you very much, Mr Chiew.

The overall of my individual assignment.

Site Surveying

This subject is a little confusing to me. The lecture notes are complete but the theories are hard to understand especially when we need to correct the errors. However, I get to learn so much practical things from this subject. Other than lecture and tutorial class, we had 2 field works and we had the chance to set up the instruments and manage them by ourselves.

Every time before the field work, Mr Chai never fails to explain and brief us on the procedure. Although it was really hot to go under sun, we still managed to finish it on time. My group members are good and helpful. We distributed the works equally among ourselves and all of us had the chance to manage the equipments. Hence, I do think that it is a good experience. After the field work, we had few times of group discussion where we combine the data and do the report together.  Everything was so organized and we managed to compile it on time.

In a nutshell, thank you Mr Chai for your patience in teaching us.

 We were adjusting the tripod leg.

  My team mates and I during the first field work-Leveling.

  Group photo taken during the second field work-Traverse.

Building Services 1

I gained a lot of knowledge from this subject. Basically, the subject gives information about the services that is built in a building. They are either visible or invisible. They are the basic equipments that a building needs in order to function or for humans to live in.

Firstly, the lecture given by the lecturer, Mr Kam is clear and easy to understand. He always makes sure that we understand his lecture before leaving the class. He is a friendly lecturer as well. On every tutorial class, he explained the answer and sometimes gives extra useful information. We did the tutorials by ourselves every week and passed it up after class.

From the assignment we did, we managed to use different kinds of sources to search for the information, for example, books from the library, e-books, internet and so on. Works are well distributed among the group members. Also, we had few times of discussion in the library where we exchanged ideas. Besides, we had a presentation on the day of submission. Everything went smoothly and accordingly. However, our slides were too long. I shall take this as an experience and will try to make the slides simpler next time. Lastly, the hard works of every group members are very much appreciated.

I am now looking forward to Building Services 2 on the next semester and specially thanks to Mr Kam for sharing knowledge.

Me and my team mates on presentation day.