This document provides details of two development proposals for an unused plot of land in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Proposal 1 is for a fitness center by Yip Xiaojung, which would include yoga rooms, a gym, spa, and green building features like solar panels and green roofs. Proposal 2 by Tan Yan Jie is for a recreational club with facilities like a sauna, swimming pool, massage rooms, manicure/pedicure areas, gym, cafe, and playgrounds. Both proposals discuss the project concepts and benefits, as well as professionals involved like contractors, architects, and interior designers.

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Introduction to the Construction Industry [QSB30105]
Foundation in Natural and Built Environments (FNBE)
Final Project: Development Proposal
Name: Yip Xiaojung (0323852)
Tan Yan Jie (0323906)
Tutor: Pn. Hasmanira Mokhtar

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Contents
Title Page
Cover Page 1
Contents 2
Introduction to the Site 3
Site Analysis 4
Site Observation 5
Site Images 6
Site Plan 7
Proposal 1 8
Project Ideas 9
Benefits 9
Impact 9
Implemented Concepts 10-14
Sketch of the Proposal 15
Bubble Diagram 16
List of professions involved and their tasks 17-18
Conclusion 18
Proposal 2 19
Project Concept 20
Benefits 20
Impact 21
Bubble Diagram 22
Plan view for First Floor 23
Plan view for Second Floor 24
Plan view for Third Floor 25
Implemented Concepts 26-36
Material used in Construction 37-38
Softscape and Hardscape 39
Project Management Task 40-42

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Introduction to the Site
The plot of our land we have looked upon is an unused and undeveloped piece of
barren land at Jalan USJ 11, Subang Jaya Selangor thus we have decided that this plot of
land was a really great area to be developed since it is near to lots of residential area
and commercial area, since this is really a nice area and beautiful site to develop.
There are many good reason why we choose this site, but the main reasons is because
of the prime location set up practically anything we wanted to. With the surrounding
area consisting mainly of upper middle class residents, commercial area and in recent
months property there has been much development, thus it is a great potential increase
in land value in the near future.
This provides us with an abundance of opportunities for advancement and
development, hence we set forth transforming this empty void into something amazing.
Key Plan

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Location Plan
Site Analysis
Our plot of land is almost empty but there are also some old playground, basketball
court and gazebo. But when our proposed building is established it will be facing the
west.
The size of our site is approximately 1300m^2 .
The amount of rainfall our site receives is around 2,900 mm to 3,100mm.
Our site location is right next to the residential area. The amount of traffic of our site is
very low. This is because not much car pass by except the resident who live near.

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Site Observation
Facilities located near the site are:
1) Petrol station
2) Playground
3) Shoplots
Wind Movement and Sunrise/Sunset

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Site Images

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Legend:
: Residential Area
: Proposed Site North Point
Proposed Site

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Individual Component
Yip Xiaojung (0323852)
Proposal 1
Fitness Centre

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Project Ideas
When looking around the site, I’ve observed that the location is very hectic and filled
with residents. The site, originally a playground is abandoned and rarely used. The
surrounding of the site is a residential area. After interviewing some of the passersby,
one of the most requested facility is a gymnasium. My proposal is that to build a fitness
centre in that site to facilitate the needs of the residents and other guests. As most of
the people would want to preserve as much of the environment as possible, I’ve come
up with an idea to make the fitness centre part of the green certified buildings.
Why should we build a fitness centre?
- To convince more people to work out and live a healthy lifestyle.
- Increase visitors from around the area
- To build an environmentally friendly building in the area
- To utilize unused space.
Impact
- The increase of traffic and visitors in the area of USJ 11.
- The surrounding view will be changed.
- The surrounding will be more packed.

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The following concepts are to be applied in the project:
The Yoga Room
With yoga, you’ll hone your mental focus, rid your system of toxins and increase body
strength. You’ll also increase your flexibility. This yoga room is specially created to give a
sense of euphoria to the visitors. The rooms will be filled with glass to make the room
look limitless.
Benefits of yoga:-
i) Relieve stress
ii) Improve flexibility
iii) Sculpt muscles
iv) Prevent workout injuries
v) Calm your mind

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The Gym Room
The Gym Room will be filled with modern and complete equipment. It will be multi-
leveled to give the end-users a sense of space. The colour scheme will be white, black
and blue to make the room futuristic.

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The Spa Room
The spa is a good place to reduce stress and hormone levels. It can also be a place to
boost mood and emotions.

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This spa room will be managed by professional spa therapist.
Green Building
To compile with green building standards, certain features are implemented in this
building.
i) Solar panels

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Energy produced by the solar panels can be used to heat up waters and power up
devices that require minimal energy usage. After all, the Sun is a free and renewable
source of energy.
ii) Green roof
Besides shielding from direct sunlight, green roofs can act as storm water retention
and creates a cooler microclimate as the plants can absorb large quantities of solar
energy.
iii) Green wall
Other than producing oxygen, vertical greenery has the benefit of reducing
heat transmittance
iv) Light sensors
With light sensors, the lighting systems of the building only turn on when its
needed to save energy.

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Sketch of the proposal
Access
ParkingLot
ProposedFitnessCentre
OutdoorGarden+ Walkway

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Sketch of the layout
Bubble Diagram

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List of professions involved and their tasks
1) Contractors
A contractor is responsible for day-to-day overseeing a construction site,
management of vendors and communication of information to involved parties
throughout the whole project. A contractor also provides material, labor,
equipment and services necessary for the construction of the project. The
contractors will also hire sub-contractors to aid the main-contractor in the
construction process.
Their responsibilities include applying for building permits, securing the
property/site, providing utilities on site, managing site personnel, surveying the
site, waste management, schedule management, cash flows and maintaining the
records.
2) Architect
The architect designs, plans and oversees the construction of the Fitness Centre.
The architect’s decisions will affect the integrity and the safety of the building.
The architects put projects to tender on behalf of the clients and advise on the
award of the project to the contractor and oversee the progress of the work
during construction. The architect makes sure the contractor follows the design
and the specifications. The architect also review the contractor drawings and
issue site instructions.
3) Quantity Surveyor
The job of the quantity surveyor is to prepare tender and contract documents,
including bills of quantities with the architect and/or client.
They also seek ways to minimize cost of the project and get materials which are
value for money while still reaching the required standards of the project.

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4) Interior designer
The interior designer designs the interior spaces of the above room concepts.
These rooms are specially designed by the interior designer to make the rooms
more efficient. An interior designer can undertake projects that include arranging
the basic layout of spaces within a building as well as projects that require an
understanding of technical issues such as window and door positioning, lighting
and acoustics.
Conclusion
From this project proposal, I have learnt the types of profession needed to complete a
project and the planning of the proposal. It has opened my eye to the construction
industry and I’ve gained a lot of knowledge. I would never look at the construction
industry the same again. I have also learnt that the professionals work hand in hand to
just make sure the project runs smoothly with no problem. As a team, the work can be
done easier and the probability of a mistake being created is very little. I have also learnt
to communicate with people to complete my research towards the site and the
residents living nearby.

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Individual Component
Tan Yan Jie (0323906)
Proposal 2
Subang Recreational Club

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Project concept
The proposal we are going to build on our site is a recreational area at the space. There are
several reasons of choosing recreation instead of others such as residential and industry. Firstly,
the surrounding of the site is mostly residential areas. As mentioned, the site is located at USJ 11
which is one of the major housing area in Subang Jaya. We intend not to demolish the purpose of
the area, which are for residents and relaxation. We find out those residents of USJ 11 needs an
area to relax, exercise and have public events with the neighbor. Besides, the recreation park
remains the air quality, natural environment and harmony of the area. This makes residents in
USJ 11 more perfect to be a wonderful living pleasure.
My proposal is Subang Recreational Club, which is a multipurpose natural entertainment park
for people to exercise and relax, especially for USJ 11 residents. This recreational park is built as
jogging track on the outer area of the park, while sports facilities, leisure and playground in the
central of the park.
Benefits
 To have a recreational area in USJ 11, this will attract resident or guest to come and
exercise.
 It will also promote people from round USJ 11 to come.
 The recreational area is near to lots of resident area, they will make the resident nearby
more convents to come, so this will motivate people to exercise or relax.
 The recreational area will create a healthier lifestyle.
 As a parking lot is built, this allows more car to be stationed at the area.
 This encourage kids to play outside and teenagers to exercise.
 It will make people exercise and relax there to be more stress free and happy.
 The recreational area will also be eye-catching and act as a landmark for people to
identify the area.
 The recreational area will be ab iconic art for people to admire as aesthetic view
 This makes use of the free open space in front of Palma resident.
 Having a recreational area definitely provide better lifestyle to the resident.

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Impact
Having a recreational area will
increase the traffic in the area,
and maybe resulting in traffic
jam.
Having more people to come
over the recreational area to
exercise and relax, this will
promote a sudden increase of
people living in the area.
The recreational are is 3 stories
high, so the building might
block the resident view nearby.
Proposed
Having a concrete built
building will results in an
increase in the carbon footprint
produced in the area.

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“Subang RecreationalClub”
is the name of my recreational building. Subang recreational club is a 3-story recreational area.

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Plan View for First Floor

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Plan View for Second Floor

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Plan View for Third Floor

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The following concepts are to apply in the projects:
Sauna
The sauna will be build near the gym room to provide an easier pathway for people after working
out. They can sweat out extra sweat to cleanse the body. Sauna is also a great way to relax. The
hot environment opens toxins and impurities. This is able to smoothen the skin, relax muscles,
help maintain clear skin, improve metabolic rate and burn calories. This is suitable for
overweight residents.

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Plan View of One of the Sauna room

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Swimming Pool
The swimming pool will be built at the third floor. The swimming pool is separated into 2 area,
one is adult pool and the other is a children pool. This is provide safety the people and allow people
from all age to swim without endangering them. Swimming is a good sport where it’s able to
increase your stamina, as well as the leg muscle and can also train the six pack on the stomach.
Adult Pool

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Kids Pool

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Message Therapy Room
Generally, massage is delivered to improve the flow of blood and lymph, to reduce muscular
tension or flaccidity, to affect the nervous system through stimulation or sedation, and to enhance
tissue healing. Therapeutic massage maybe recommended for children and adults to deliver
benefits.
Water Fountain
The massage therapy room will also feature. It is proven that water features intimately promote
calm repose and reflection. After exploring the wide array of fountains are important as they set
aside a tranquil ambience to unwind, listening to the soft water crushing against each other.
Clients and experience the environment along with their treatment

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Facial Room
Facials are treatment for the face that’s meant to cleanse, firm, smooth and moisturize the
skin. Many people guaranteed that by facials, not only as a way feel relaxed and pampered,
but also as a means for making their skin healthier. According to data collected by the
International Spa Association (ISA), facials are the third moist popular spa treatment, right
behind massages and manicures or pedicures.
Facial Room Construction
SOUND PROOFING SYSTEM
Soundproofing system are essential for our customers. The noise of footstep and conservation of
others will really affect the relaxation process of our customers. With all the noise, our customers
can’t really relax and enjoy the relaxation treatments undergoing. Thus, concluding sound
proofing system has to be built in every facial room. With this system, customers can enjoy the
serenity and tranquility of the surrounding.

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SINK
Sink will to be built in every facial room. This will help the staff in being more efficient and
increase convenience for staff while serving the customer. Concluding a sink will be located in
the corner of the room.
DOOR LETTERING “IN USE”
Just like a hotel room where you have the option to put a sign at the door knob of your room to
tell people to back off, we will also introduce this concept onto the doors of every room, to
ensure people to get the message to not disturb when there is a session going.
SOFT ENVIROMENT
The interior of the facial room will include wall hangings, pillow, rugs and a uniquely designed
bedcovering to create texture and contrast in the room. This texture can soften the environment
of the room, creating a peaceful and calm environment.

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FISH SPA POND
The idea is that you immerse your feet, hands or, if you are brave enough, you entire body in a
warm pool that swarms with hundreds of hungry minnow-sized feeders. The fish will locate your
most crusty, flaky or scabby skin and chomp away at it to reveal the fresh layer beneath.
According to the spas and their enthusiasts, you emerge refreshed, healthy, buffed and glowing.
Garra rufa are fish used in Fish spa pond.
MANICURE & PEDICURE
A good manicure will clean and shape your nails and treat your cuticles, which is vital for
keeping you nail healthy and strong. Pedicures are similar to manicures except they are specially
designed for feet.
The shelves of the manicure are provide a wide array of choices for the customers to choose
from, because of this more customers will also be attracted to the variety provided by our spa.
Not only that, but if you like the colour on your nails we will also sell a new bottle of the
particular colour to you for an attractive price. Thus this ensures us a guaranteed profit, since the
nail polishes will never stay on the shelves for long.

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Foot MassageArea
Splashes of colours enliven our spirits, luxurious textures engage our touch aromas tantalize our
sense of smell. All aspects and design contributes to the overall experience and ultimately the
success of a spa. Shelves for client to keep their belongings and shoes are provided. Soft music is
played in this area for creating a friendlier and calm environment. Pillow and rugs are provided
in this area to soften the overall ambience environment.
GYM Room
This GYM room is especially for the teenagers and adults. The GYM room will be fully
equipped with gym set. Giving people verity of exercise to do .

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Café
This café is a place where people can come and have a drink after exercising or having a quick
bite. This also adds to the health prospect, the cafes main serving consist of fruit juices and
healthy snacks. People can also do their work there while enjoying a freshly made coffee. In the
café we will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner set to lessen cost people have to spend.
Outdoor Playground
The additional feature is for all those kids who lived nearby can come out and having fun playing
with their friend outside.

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Rooftop playground
The additional features is for all those mothers who are inseparable with their kids but still yeam
for a spa day. So the plan is for moms to leave their kids at the playground to play while they get
their nails done or have their facials. This particular area will be well secured and the only way
the kids can go out of the premises is through the stairs which results in passing by their parents
or the receptionist.

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Materials Used in Constructing
Flooring
Vinyl tile – Message area (the whole second floor except the sauna area)
Vinyl tile flooring offers style, durability and provide lasting performance. It also affordable as
the price is cheaper compare to other materials. Vinyl tile is very durable that it great for high
traffic room. It also cannot be scratch or damage easily.
Ceramic tile – Swimming pool area, toilet, cafe
Swimming pool, cafe and toilet are the area that will get wet easily. Thus, ceramic tile are the
most suitable material for these areas. This is due to ceramic tiles are slip resistant, moisture
resistant and high durability.
Floor cedar deck – Sauna
This is because it keeps the composition visually warm and gives it a custom look.

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Rubber tile – GYM and rooftop playground
This is because rubber tiles have resistant to bacterial growth and have a non-skid diamond
pattern surface. The rubber tiles to have the highest tensile, tear, and abrasion resistance on the
market for an interlocking rubber tile. This means ultimate durability and longevity.
For GYM floor for rooftop playground

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Hardscape
Our hardscape will consist of the road way and the lamp that includes parking area for cars and
the light at the side of the parking area. Bollard light is build along the car park, because the
lighting is insufficient. The road curbs to determine the boundary line.
Bollard light
Softscape
Hibiscus are planted because they are our nation flowers and Lavenders are planted because they
act as natural mosquito repellents. Burning bush(Shrubs) are planted to act as vertical screens
from the traffic passing by and also can beautify the area to attract more people to come. As for
trees we will remain all the trees over there and plant some new trees and that is (pine trees), this
is because it can make the place look more greenery, pleasing to our eyes and creates shade for
the area so that area won’t be hot because of the sun.
Hibiscus lavender
Burning bush palm tree

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Project Management Task
Professions involved in this projects:
1) Contractor
2) Architect
3) Landscape Architect
4) Quantity Surveyor
5) Civil and Structural Engineer
6) Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
7) Interior designer
Contractor
Contractors are responsible for the works inside the construction site. Contractor are also
responsible for overseeing construction on both new and old buildings and structures. A
contractor is in charge on organize and manage all aspects of a building site. The job requires
someone who enjoying working on construction sites but may not be enthusiastic about rewiring
cables or rerouting plumbing themselves. The most important duty as a contractor is responsible
for completing a building project on time and within the budget given by the client. Contractor
usually oversee teams of subcontractors who are doing the work because they usually don’t do
any of the heavy lifting on a construction site themselves.
Architect
An architect usually hired by the client themselves to produce detailed designs of a concept or
idea of a building that the client wants to bring to reality. An Architect jobs are to comply with
building and safe regulations, local planning regulations and restrictions. Regular meeting with
the client are important to establish requirements and discuss detailed design proposals. After the
meeting, Architect will have another meeting with the other professionals who will work on the
stage of the project including engineers, interior designers and financiers in also essential.
During the documentation phase, Architect need to produce design, detail drawings and using
technology such as CAD to test the feasibility of the building design. Architect also need to
consider about the client’s requirements, budget and regulations. Once the design document are
complete, there are then a second set of documents that need to be produced.
These are the construction documents, which translate the design of a building into instructions
and technical specifications for contractors and construction expert to refer. Once the project
reaches the construction stage, the architect need to be involved in site visits and meetings,
overseeing the construction and signing off on various piece of work with the contractor and
dealing with any problems that arise.

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Landscape Architect
Before construction, the Landscape architect need to do soe research on the project that was
accepted including overseeing the design of a variety of projects, including urban regeneration,
retail and pedestrian schemes, road and maintaining the character of the site beauty. Landscape
architect will conducting preliminary studies of the site including contours, soil, ecology,
buildings and roads.
Then he can establishing general landscape requirement to the clients assessing a site’s potential
to meet the client’s specification. He also need to carry out environmental impact assessments.
Then landscape architect will presenting detailed plans and conducting preliminary studies of the
site to the clients, dealing with enquires and negotiating any amendments to the final design.
Landscape architect must matching the client’s wishes with your knowledge of what will work
best. Landscape architect will select a contractor and manager for building landscape. They will
do site visit and ensure can be done before the deadline are met. Landscape architect also need to
communicate and cooperate with other professionals on the project. When construction begin,
Landscape architect need to monitor and check work on-site authorize payment once work has
been satisfactorily complete. After construction, Landscape architect should provide ways to
maintain the landscape for the clients. Landscape should maintain the landscape to achieve the
intended function and project goals.
Quantity Surveyor
The job of a quantity surveyor is to manage all cost relating to the building and civil engineering
projects, from the initial calculation to the final figures.
Surveyors seek to minimize the costs of the projects and enhance value for money, while still
achieving the required standards and quality. Many of these are specified by statutory building
regulations, which the surveyor needs to understand to.
A quantity surveyor may work for either the client or the contractor, working in an office or on
site. They are involved in a project from start, preparing estimates and cost of the work.
When the project is in progress, quantity surveyors will keep track of any variations to the
contract that may affect the cost and create reports to show profitability. The title of the job may
also be referred to as a construction cost consultant or commercial manager.
Civil & Structural Engineer
Structural engineering normally involves the analysis and design of structures such as buildings,
bridges, towers, marine structures, dams, tunnels, retaining walls and other infrastructure. They
also need to underpin and sustains the built environment, where structures must be safe,
serviceable, durable, aesthetically pleasing and economical. Structural engineering not just doing
those only but they also applies math and physics to traditional construction materials such as

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concrete, stone, steel, timber and glass and innovative engineering materials, including
aluminum, polymers and carbon fiber. Civil and structural engineer have responsible in
calculating the load and the stresses the construction will have to safety withstand. Before work
can begin, structural engineers are involved in the investigation and survey of build site to
determine the suitability of the earth for the requirements for the upcoming projects. Structural
engineers will be required to co-ordinate and consult with other members of their project,
including engineer, environmental scientist, architects and landscape architects. They may also
be required to assist government bodies in their own inspections relating to the project. Structural
engineers are often responsible for the organization and delivery of materials and equipment for
the needs of the construction project. The supervision and management of on-site labour may
also be a necessity.
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
Mechanical engineering is the discipline that applies the principles of engineering, physics, and
materials science for the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical
systems. Mechanical engineers are also expected to understand and be able to apply basic
concepts from chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, civil engineering, and electrical
engineering. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering need to discuss and cooperate with architect
and produce an electrical plan. During construction, mechanical and electrical engineering also
have the responsible on maintenance in certain time limit (2-3 years).
Interior Designer
Interior design is a profession that combines creativity, technical knowledge, and business skills.
Interior designers work with clients and other design professionals to develop design solutions
that are safe, functional, attractive, and meet the needs of the people using the space.
Interior designers must know how to plan a space and how to present that plan visually so that it
can be communicated to the client. They must also know about the materials and products that
will be used to create and furnish the space, and how texture, color, lighting and other factors
combine and interact to make the space come together. In addition, interior designers must
understand the structural requirements of their plans, the health and safety issues, building codes,
and many other technical aspects.
Conclusion
At the end of this project I understand that the need to coordinate and develop an understanding
of coherent working relations among various industry players and to improve the communication
channels. Other than that, I have gained the ability to document my observations and
understanding from interview session and research resources as well as to communicate their
findings in a systematic and convincing presentation and reports. We also able to justify the
feasibility of a development and improve the proposal to serve the purpose of its development.