This is a very challenging subject for me where we are
introduced to do build up rates for building materials. At first, I found it
difficult to understand the syllabus as it is totally a new subject for me. The
first challenge we face is that we were assigned in a group of 4 and are
required to prepare and present a seminar based on the topic given and work on the build
up rates for ‘Concrete Work’. We are also required to tutor our course mates on
how to build up the rates. From the process of preparing our script, data, and
building up the rates, I develop my understanding of this subject.
After that, we were given an assignment to prepare a
complete tender document of a single storey show house. The most challenging
part of this job is getting the quotation from the suppliers. We tried many
methods of getting quotations such as emailing, through phone call and also
visit to shops. We found out that most suppliers are
not aware of the emails we sent and hence we made phone calls. Some of the
suppliers are very efficient and we got the quotations in few days, but some of
them were not really concern about it. Hence, we made visits to hardware shops,
doors suppliers etc in Puchong, Old Klang Roads, SS15 and PJS7. I realised that
walk in method is the most efficient way of getting quotations as most of the
suppliers are willing to share their quotations to us. Somehow, we got rejected
by few suppliers. After getting all the
quotations, the leader distributed the works to each of us to do the build up
rates for the materials mentioned in the quotation. We also refer to Spon’s
books and CIDB websites to get the labour output and labour rates. Besides, we
prepared the whole documents and compile it to become a tender document. As we were not shortlisted for the tender, we
were requested to prepare a director evaluation report regarding on the reason why we were not shortlisted for the job. From the
overall process, I get the idea on what a QS consultant does and this is what I
am going to do in the near future.
I have developed new knowledge and more expose to the
construction society. I also learnt the manner of communication with suppliers
in getting quotations, how to work well with groupmates, and time management. I
believe that in the working life after I graduate, these will be the things
that build up my knowledge and personality.
Lastly, I would like to thank my subject lecturer, Sr
Dianne of her effort in developing the skills of build up rates in us, and as well help us in solving our queries throughout the whole semester.
Presentation slides of Estimating Seminar
Picture of my group mates and subject lecturer, Sr Dianne
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