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1. VALUE MANAGEMENT GROUP ASSIGNMENT
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND
DESIGN
GROUP MEMBERS
Lee Kim Thiam 0310170
Chua Wei Jie 0316323
Muhammad Hasif bin Alias 0316413
Wong Geng Sen 0321690
Liew Yong Sheng 0315108
Kevin Lee Hee Xian 0315192
LECTURER
Sr. Loo Seong King

2. TABLE OF CONTENT
Content Page
1.0 Introduction 1
2.0 Executive summary of project under study 2
2.1 Brief description of the project 2
2.2 Brief summary of the problem 4
3.0 Technique of Application 5
3.1 Fast Diagram 6
3.2 Value Tree 8
3.3 Adding roof to sports facility at roof floor 9
3.4 Consideration on the playground and playroom at
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12
4.0 Changes to Drawings 15
4.1 Ground floor plan 15
4.2 First floor plan 16
4.3 Second floor plan 17
4.4 Third floor plan 18
4.5 Roof plan, Section plan & Elevation plan 19

3. Content Page
5.0 Technical Data 22
6.0 Cost plan/Cost analysis/Cost study 23
7.0 Action Plan 24
8.0 Conclusion 28

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1.0 Introduction
Value Management is an efficient effort to improve the value and to optimize the cost,
facilities and systems of a project. It is most often misinterpreted as a cost cutting tool as the
focus of Value Management study is not limited to cost reduction only but also concentrates
on improving performance and quality as clients always demands for better value for money
in terms of cost, time, quality and performance for their construction projects.
Value Management is a necessary tool in the construction industry with the primary
purpose of achieving better value for the client but also to deliver other benefits such as
identification and elimination of unnecessary cost, better communication, improved team-
working, better understanding of project objectives and many more. It also provides
practitioners, with an excellent opportunity of contributing further to the value-added service
they provide. In the construction sector, Value Management studies are typically initiated for
several reasons such as cost overrun of the project, communication problems, clients not
satisfied with their approach to project management and finally, clients who understand and
believe that a VM study helps improve the value of the project. And so, a Value Management
study was conducted for the private international school named Straits International School
Rawang.

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2.0 Executive summary of project under study
2.1 Brief description of project
The private international school named Straits International School Rawang (SIS
Rawang) is in Taman Sari Rawang, Selangor. The school is located about 800 meters from
the Rawang toll of the North South Expressway. It is a 3 storey building aimed to
accommodate around 1000 students built by the company Straits International Education
Group Sdn Bhd. This campus shall benefit from top class facilities which include classrooms,
library and media centre, computer laboratories, science and music labs, sports field and gym.
SIS is well known for their cashless environment and monitoring student’s movement as it
paves the way for a more efficient, safe and a highly secured school environment to study.
Figure 1 – Location of SIS Rawang

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Figure 2 – Section A-A, Section B-B & Front elevation
Figure 3 – Rear elevation, Right elevation & Left elevation

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2.2 Brief summary of problem
✓ Introduce VM during design stage as it is a perfect timing to address the issues of the
project as the changes or decision made would not be costly and impose risk
✓ Noise pollution from classrooms, multipurpose hall, kitchen and much more shall
install acoustic wall panel
✓ Remove playground area from ground floor as there already is a playroom in the
school
✓ Vibrating floor on 3rd
floor as the sport activities are active on that floor and so
construct addition to slab thickness for sport courts only
✓ Change of function in badminton courts on 3rd
floor shall be changed to tennis courts
as the open-air area is not appropriate for badminton activity
✓ Constant changes in design causes delay for the project
✓ Install roofing to sports courts on 3rd
floor as it will damage the court flooring and
impose high maintenance fee

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3.0 Technique of Application
3.1 Fast Diagram
It is a technique to develop a graphical representation showing the logical relationships
between the functions of a project, product, process or service based on the questions “How”,
“Why” and “When”.

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Fast Diagram – Acoustic wall panel
Installing Acoustic wall panel for second floor
As mention earlier at the second floor found that the designer did not aware of the
potential noise issue causes by the activities around the area. Music, ICT, drama, art
classroom and multipurpose hall are located at the same area which some nature of the
activity may generate a large amount of sound volume and gain which could be a potential
noise interference to other places.
Hence, installing acoustic wall panel is one of the ways to provide a better sound
proof system to the classroom at second floor to avoid interferences from the surrounding. It
could provide a better study and working environment for the user and prevent idling of the
space due to the distraction from surrounding and avoid extra cost of installation after the
building constructed.

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Fast Diagram – Sound and vibration absorbing mat
Installing sound and vibration absorbing mat for 2nd
floor
According to the design, most of the space at 2nd
floor will designed to be classroom
for student. As for the usage 3rd
floor it will be outdoor activity and sport like basketball and
athletic. According to the experience of the value management team, the activities happen at
the 3rd floor have a great potential cause vibration and bouncing effect to the slab and affect
the condition of the classroom at 2nd
floor become a distraction to the user.
By using the Fast diagram, in order to provide a better environment for the user
designer should take initiative to avoid any interference from other places. Thus, it is
advisable to install better sound proof system in classroom. In order for classroom at 2nd
floor
avoid any interference from activities at 3rd
floor, it is advised to install sound and vibration
absorbing mat below 3rd
floor slab, above ceiling, for all classroom at 2nd
floor to absorb the
vibration and noise from the floor above due to heavy activities. By doing this it could
provide a better environment to the classroom and for user. As for the Multipurpose hall, the
sound and vibration absorbing mat will be adding above the slab to prevent the sound
pollution to other activities happen near to the hall.

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3.2 Value Tree
The other value analysis tool used by the VE team is the value tree. It is arranged in
logical order from left to right Sub objective is established to achieve the project objective.
Each of the objectives is then broken down to attributes.
Value Tree Diagram – Badminton court space
Having badminton game at 3rd
floor of the building without any wall or partition to
block the wind is considered not practical for the user. Due to the high ground level, the wind
will be stronger as there is no obstacle to block the flow of air and wind. Thus, it could be a
difficult for user to have badminton game at 3rd
floor and could not enjoy the activity.
Hence, the value management team suggested that to put the space of badminton
court for a better use, it could be replace by tennis course where the expenses to build a tennis
court will nearly be the same cost as the original badminton court. Besides that, tennis game
will not affect by the wind effect at the top floor of the building. The value tree analysis tool
shows that changing the space to a tennis court is the most efficient way to add more value to
the space and at the same time it is also the most cost saving plan.
Level 2Level 1Level 0
Optimize the space of
badminton court
Remain it for outdoor
activity purposes
Change badminton court to
tennis court
Change badminton court to
athelic running track
Change to use for indoor
activty
Build an indoor foyer
Build an indoor badminton
court
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3.3 Adding Roof To Sport Facility At Roof Floor
The following show the function analysis done for the space or area that VM team wanted to
highlight.
Item Building Space/Area
Function Function
Type
Floor
Area (m2
)Verb Noun
1 Basketball Court Facilitate Activities Supporting 367
2 Futsal Court Facilitate Activities Supporting 375
3 Badminton Court Facilitate Activities Supporting 352
Erecting basic function of the building such as academic space are not allowed
knowing that it is against the school safety requirement. The idea of having these building is
to fully utilize the wide usable area on the roof. However, the initial design of such facilities
lack of roof cover and only surrounded by chain link fences.
Exposing the surface and equipment within facilities to weather condition and climate
changes, would either cause the space to be temporary unusable or reduce the life span of its
usage. Furthermore, without any cover, the risk of sport equipment such as futsal balls,
shuttlecocks, and basketball flying out of the space and fall onto the ground floor is high.
This conclude the reason for the VM team to suggest installing pitched roof covers to those
facilities.
Deciding On Type Of Roof Cover
The decision on choosing the type of roof covers are evaluated using the weighting
and scoring techniques, which techniques are relevant in VM and particularly Value
Engineering (VE) exercises where a decision needs to be made in selecting an option from a
number of competing options and the best option is not immediately identifiable.

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Priority Setting Matrix
This matrix are used to determine the relative priorities of a list of objectives or proposed
criteria. The following are the criteria for judging the option:-
A – Cost C – Durability F - Aesthetic
B – Lifespan D – Maintenance E - Installation
Weighted Scoring Matrix
A B C D E F
1 2 4 3 1 4
Ratings:- Excellent (5), Very Good (4) , Good (3), Fair (2), Poor (1)
Cost Lifespan Durability Maintenance Installation Aesthetic
1 2 4 3 1 4 Total
Steel
Roofing
3
3
4
8
4
16
5
15
4
4
4
16
62
Ceramic
Tile
2
2
3
6
5
20
4
12
3
3
3
12
55
Concrete
Tile
3
3
3
6
5
20
3
9
4
4
4
16
58
Bituminous
Tile
3
3
4
8
3
12
4
12
5
5
3
12
52

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Based on the above analysis, the VM team decided to suggest steel roofing as the best
option followed by concrete and ceramic tiles. The criteria, aesthetic, durability and
maintenance were put at higher priority unlike cost, installation and lifespan.
Steel roofing lifespan are expected to last a lot longer. Furthermore, there are no need
for any chemical treatments to maintain the frame and risk of insect infestations are assured
prevented. Besides having a strong and firm structure, they are also lightweight, making them
easier and quicker to transport and install. On a side note, steel frames can be recycled easily,
which make it a wise choice for the environmentally conscious student and staff. Any climate
changes, steel roofing could withstand it better than the other material.
This conclude the VM team reason for recommending steel framed roof for the sports
facilities.

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3.4 Consideration On The Playground and Playroom at Ground Floor
The following show the function analysis done and visualization for the space or area that
VM team wanted to highlight.
Item Building Space/Area
Function Function
Type
Floor
Area (m2
)Verb Noun
1 Playground Facilitate Activities Supporting 78
2 Playroom Facilitate Activities Supporting 76
The idea of having two space or area that served the same function and objective are
in need of better value management. Both space served to accommodate for student activities
and are differ in term of one being an open space and the other being an enclosed space. The
VM team suggested to remove one of it. These two space, however, may be combined
together into one single space if the other are deemed necessary by the client.

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Evaluating the Comparison Between Playroom and Playground
Creativity Technique
One of the underlying fundamental concepts of VM is to promote innovative solutions.
The VM team used the functional analysis to foster innovation. Solving question such as
‘What must the component do?’ which raises the level of abstraction enabling the team to
come up with alternative ways to fulfill the function.
In this scenario, the supporting spaces both functioned to accommodate student and
staff, for any class activity to be conducted or for use of the students during their leisure time.
However, the value of the playground are at lowest because, firstly, the playroom are placed
at a strategic enclosed area whereby the playground area are placed at the open center of the
circulation area. Secondly, lack of roof cover, which reduce it function due to weather
changes. The aftermath of weather changes would also causes the playground equipment to
be covered in dirt and further lower its value. And lastly, in term of whole life costing (as
mentioned in the table below), the cost accommodate for surfacing itself are able to reach
close to RM 50,000 without including the rent or price for the playground equipment.
Surface Type Capital
Cost
Maintenance
Costs over 5
Years
Disposal
Landfill
Cost
Total
Whole
Life
Costs
Grass Matrix RM
29,000
RM 1,200 RM 4,700 RM
34,900
Wet Pour Rubber (black) RM
40,500
RM 3,600 RM 4,700 RM
48,800
(Source: Andy Chalmers (2008), Whole Life Costs of Safer Playground Surfacing)

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In conclusion, the VM team recommended that the playground is to be removed and
the playroom area shall be increased. The increase in area allow the playroom to
accommodate more students and install proper playground equipment, thus substituting the
school need for a playground. It will serve as a better alternative to increase value and cut
unnecessary cost. The clear result would be the equipment can be thoroughly monitored by
the person in charge of the playroom and help reducing the risk of damages (property) and
injuries (person).

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4.0 Changes to Drawings
4.1 Ground floor plan
As for ground floor plan, the changes that need to be made is removing the playground area
as there is a playroom area for students to enjoy.
Figure 4 – Ground floor plan, before changes
Figure 5 – Ground floor plan, after changes

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4.2 First Floor Plan
No changes is needed for first floor plan.
Figure 6 – First floor plan, no changes

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4.3 Second Floor Plan
As for second floor plan, the classrooms and area being circled shall add acoustic wall panels
to not disturb the surrounding classrooms as these classes and area tend to have more noise.
Figure 7 – Second floor plan

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4.4 Third Floor Plan
As for third floor plan, 4 badminton courts shall be changed to 2 tennis courts. This is
because badminton being an outdoor does not seem appropriate as the shuttlecock will be
affected by the wind.
Figure 8 – Third floor plan

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4.5 Roof plan, Section plan & Elevation plan
As for roof plan, a roof truss will be added above the sport courts to avoid wet floors and high
maintenance fee on the floors. Changes can be seen on the elevation and section plans.
Figure 9 – Roof plan

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Figure 10 – Rear elevation, Right elevation & Left elevation, before changes
Figure 11 – Rear elevation, Right elevation & Left elevation, after changes

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Figure 12 - Section A-A, Section B-B & Front elevation, before changes
Figure 13 - Section A-A, Section B-B & Front elevation, after changes

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5.0 Technical data
Proposed changes during the evaluation stage is evaluated with the standards and
guidelines listed in Uniform Building by Law (UBBL). Related clauses should be followed as
listed in Table 1.
Clause Description
12 Sketch plans for approval in principle
14 Plans of alterations
15 Specification
39 Natural lighting and ventilation
46 Height of rooms in buildings
53 Building materials
55 Dead and imposed loads
59 Imposed floor loads
65 Roof coverings
115 Roof coverings and drainage
Table 1: Standards and Guidelines Listed in Uniform Building by Law (UBBL)

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6.0Costplan/Costanalysis/Coststudy

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7.0 Action Plan
Architectural Works
No Element Floor Level Recommende
d Solution
Justification Action Task
1 Playgroun
d
Ground
Removed the
playground
equipment
from the
suggested area
on plan.
The playground
equipment is
rendered
inapplicable for
the schools
facilities. The
equipment is not
covered and
protected by any
sort of roofing
and is prone to
rust after rainy
weather.
Architect
Detailed Design
Stage
Quantity
Surveyor
Project
Manager
Construction
Stage
Value
Management
Facilitator
Workshop Stage
(Job Plan) and
Implementation
Phase
Client
Post-Workshop
Stage
2 Playroom Ground
To replace the
removed
playground
area and
expanded
outwards for
more space
exposure.
With the removal
of the
playground, the
students will be
provided a more
open space for
other recreational
activities which
does not subject
them to the age
gap required.
Architect
Detailed Design
StageQuantity
Surveyor
Project
Manager
Construction
Stage
Value
Management
Facilitator
Workshop Stage
(Job Plan) and
Implementation
Phase
Client
Post-Workshop
Stage
3 Steel Roof Roof
To add a steel
roof over the
open outdoor
courts.
To ensure that
the students are
provided with
shed to shelter
them from the
rain and hot
weather during
their outdoor
activities.
Architect
Detailed Design
StageQuantity
Surveyor
Project
Manager
Construction
Stage
Value
Management
Facilitator
Workshop Stage
(Job Plan) and
Implementation
Phase
Client
Post-Workshop
Stage
4
Acoustics
(Ceiling)
Ceiling
(Second
Floor)
To add sound
and vibration
absorbent
materials to the
top of the
ceiling
underneath
floors that
allows
activities.
To ensure that
facilities
underneath these
activity bounded
floors are not
fully exposed to
noise and
distraction from
upper floor
activities.
Architect Detailed Design
StageQuantity
Surveyor
Project
Manager
Construction
Stage
Value
Management
Facilitator
Workshop Stage
(Job Plan) and
Implementation
Phase

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Client
Post-Workshop
Stage
5 Acoustics
(Walls)
Walls
(Swimming
Pool)
Too replace
wall with
Acoustic Wall
Panels
To ensure that
the activities
from the
swimming pool
does not distract
classrooms and
other facilities
from the noise
exposure.
Architect
Detailed Design
StageQuantity
Surveyor
Project
Manager
Construction
Stage
Value
Management
Facilitator
Workshop Stage
(Job Plan) and
Implementation
Phase
Client
Post-Workshop
Stage
6 Acoustics
(Floor)
Floor
(Multipurpose
Hall)
Added
specifications
of sound and
vibration
absorbing mats
to slabs below
timber
finishing
To minimize the
exposure of
sound distraction
from the
activities carried
out in the
multipurpose
halls to the
facilities and
classes below and
around the hall.
Architect
Detailed Design
StageQuantity
Surveyor
Project
Manager
Construction
Stage
Value
Management
Facilitator
Workshop Stage
(Job Plan) and
Implementation
Phase
Client
Post-Workshop
Stage
7 Badminto
n Court
Third Floor
Changed the
courts from
Badminton
courts to
Tennis Courts.
To allow
painting of
markings and
lines for tennis
activities.
Badminton in an
outdoor area is
impractical and
the activity is
heavily subjected
to the weather.
Tennis remains
unaffected
despite being in
the outdoor and
the facilities are
the same, which
allows the full
utilization of the
design without
any major design
changes.
Architect
Detailed Design
StageQuantity
Surveyor
Project
Manager
Construction
Stage
Value
Management
Facilitator
Workshop Stage
(Job Plan) and
Implementation
Phase
Client
Post-Workshop
Stage

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Civil and Structure Engineering
No Element Floor Level Recommended
Solution
Justification Action Task
1 Structural Overall
Review the
entire structural
integrity
changes as
allocated to the
new design of
the building.
___
Architect
Detailed Design
Stage
Quantity
Surveyor
Project
Manager
Construction
Stage
Value
Management
Facilitator
Workshop Stage
(Job Plan) and
Implementation
Phase
Client
Post-Workshop
Stage
2 Roofing
Roof To review the
structural
integrity of the
addition of the
steel roof for
outdoor courts
and the
structural load
capacity of the
floor to cater
for the load of
said steel roof.
___
Architect
Detailed Design
StageQuantity
Surveyor
Project
Manager
Construction
Stage
Value
Management
Facilitator
Workshop Stage
(Job Plan) and
Implementation
Phase
Client
Post-Workshop
Stage
M& E engineering
No Element Floor Level Recommended
Solution
Justification Action Task
1 Electrical Overall
Review the
entire electrical
application plan
that may be
affected by the
changes in the
design.
___
Architect
Detailed Design
Stage
Quantity
Surveyor
Project
Manager
Construction
Stage
Value
Management
Facilitator
Workshop Stage
(Job Plan) and
Implementation
Phase
Client
Post-Workshop
Stage

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External Works – Architectural / Project Manager
No Element Floor Level Recommended
Solution
Justification Action Task
1 Playroom Ground Floor
Review the
required space
and external
works to allow
for the
application of
the new design.
Safety measures
are to be
considered and
applied
accordingly.
___
Architect
Detailed Design
Stage
Quantity
Surveyor
Project
Manager
Construction
Stage
Value
Management
Facilitator
Workshop Stage
(Job Plan) and
Implementation
Phase
Client
Post-Workshop
Stage

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8.0 Conclusion
The introduction to Value Management during the design stage is vital as it is
considered the perfect timing to address all existing issues of the project as any changes
implied to the design will not be costly and negates all imposition of risk. The main problems
are related to the acoustics, shelter for activities and activity implementation of certain areas.
The possibility of vibrating floors on the third floor as the sport activities is active on that
floor. Constructing a thicker floor slab for these floors and adding the materials to the ceiling
of floors beneath the outdoor activity induced floors minimises the sound exposure and
distraction level to the facilities beneath these floors.
There is also the change of function in badminton courts on the third floor which shall
be changed to tennis courts as the open-air space is deemed to be unsuitable for badminton
activity. The weather is a heavy subject to the implementation of badminton whereas tennis
remains unaffected in outdoor weathers. Areas that are subjected to cause any form of noise
exposure and distraction will have their walls replaced with Acoustic Wall Panels that subdue
these noises to a possible minimum. Finally, the installation of the steel roof will shelter the
students from the heat inclined weather and rain during their outdoor activities. The steel roof
is a better counterpart compared to other materials as it is more durable and aesthetically
more suitable for outdoor courts. With both design and functional aspects resolved, the Client
will not have to worry about additional costs of changes to be implied later on. The total
outcome of the design changes will impose an additional sum of costs, while assuring the low
maintenance costs of these elements in the prospective future.
Value management is recommended to be implemented in construction projects
because it gives many advantages ranging from monetary benefits and helping to build the
chemistry or teamwork of the professional team. Some of the benefits of implementing Value
Management are as such, it creates a clearer focus on the project objectives, and Value
Management works towards arriving a more effective design, identifies and removes
unnecessary costs relating with the project. Value Management also seeks to obtain
maximum efficiency ratios and also identifies possible problems regarding the project if
properly implemented. Value Management does not only save cost of the project, but most

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importantly, it increases the quality and the function of the facility. It also provides
practitioners, with an excellent opportunity of contributing further to the value-added service
they provide. In conclusion, Value Management studies are typically initiated for several
reasons such as cost overrun of the project, communication problems, clients not satisfied
with their approach to project management and finally, clients who understand and believe
that a VM study helps improve the value of the project.