This document provides a project brief for a final construction industry project. A group of two students were required to find an empty plot of land between 30m x 30m and 30m x 40m to propose a small construction project. The group selected a 30m x 30m empty plot located near a university campus. One student proposed developing the land into a recreational area with walking paths, a playground, picnic areas, and a man-made pond. The other student proposed developing the land into a commercial grocery store to provide cheap goods for students. Both proposals included concept drawings and rationales for how the projects would benefit the local community.

1. INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
FINAL PROJECT
THE PROJECT BRIEF
GROUP :
ABDUL QAYYUM SHAHMIE B. AB AZIZ
0320220
ATIQAH SYASYA JANATHAN
0320566
FNBE AUG 2014
LECTURER : PN.HASMANIRA MOKHTAR, MS. IFFA, MS. ANN SEE PENG

2. Project Description
In this final project of the Introduction to the Construction
Industry, a group of two students are required to find a specific
empty land in order to initiate a small construction project. The size
of the land should be between (30m x 30m) to (30m x 40m).
Each of us are required to propose a project that serves as
either a recreation area, commercial area, industrial area, agriculture
area, tourism area, or a residential area.
At the end of this project, we are enable to develop an
understanding of team building, our organization, duties and inter-
relations within which we will seek employment, career progression
or further study. Furthermore, we developed an awareness of our
professional responsibilities and appreciate our profession in the
construction industry.

3. Introduction To The Site
We have chosen our site, an empty land which is located right
in front of the DK Senza condominium complex and 700m away from
the Taylor's University Lakeside Campus.
While on the site, we measured 30m by 30m of the empty land
and took pictures of our chosen site. We have observed and analyzed
the measured area of the empty land.

4. Taken from Google map

5. Taken from Google earth

6. Site Analysis and Observation
DK Senza Condominium
(30m x 30m) of empty land

7. A site analysis was conducted and showed that the site is:
1. Located next to a residential area.
2. Situated near a University.
3. Close to many parking lots.
4. Has a large open space.
5. Quite dirty, construction materials can be found everywhere.

8. THE PROPOSAL
For the proposal part, we decided to propose 2 proposal that is:
Proposal A – Recretional Area (Atiqah Syasya Janathan)
Proposal B – Commercial Area (Abdul Qayyum Shahmie)

9. Suggestion and Proposal (A) by Atiqah Syasya Janathan
It is hereby that I propose to build a recreation area on the 30m
by 30m of the chosen site of the empty land.
There would be an entrance walkway to the recreation area
which is designed specially that adapts a greenery landscape. A
decorative landscape would be implemented on this recreation area.
I suggest that a man-made pond alongside an artificial waterfall
are to be build in the center of this recreation area. This would
include decorative water features and aquatic animals. There would
be a small bridge, build to cross over the pond.
Furthermore, a jogging track and a cycling track are to be
constructed, encircling the man-made pond and artificial waterfall.
A well equipped playground would be developed for the
children to play at. In addition to that, a picnic and a barbeque area
would be provided. Gazebos and benches would also be provided
around the picnic and barbeque area.
Above all, this site would serve as a recreation area.

10. Concept and Ideas of Proposal
The pathway or walkway to the entrance of the recreation area
would have a decorative and greenery landscape, with stepping
stones.

11. A playground will be provided for the children to play at.
The man-made pond and the artificial waterfall would not
exceed 30m x 30m. Various types of trees, bushes and flowers would
be encircling the pond, and also aquatic plants and animals.

12. A small bridge would be built that crosses over the pond.
Visitors may have a closer look to the aquatic animals and also get a
chance to feed the fishes.
Jogging and cycling tracks would be developed, encircling the
pond. Visitors may use the tracks to carry out physical activities such
as walking, jogging, running or cycling.
Gazebos would be built around the recreation area as a resting
or socializing place for the visitors.

13. Picnic and barbeque areas will be provided around the
recreation area. This would be a great place for friends and family
gatherings.

14. Sketch Plan of Proposal

15. Rational and Benefits
The location of this site to construct a recreation area is
considered strategic; parking spaces in the DK Senza Condominium
and the Taylor's University Lakeside Campus. Therefore, it is more
convenient for the public to access this recreation area.
Since this recreation area is to be built nearby the DK Senza
Condominium and the Taylor's University Lakeside Campus, this

16. would be beneficial to the residents and students as this would
encourage them to initiate physical activities that they can carry out
at the recreation area and to promote a healthier lifestyle.
In addition to that, a recreation area is a great place to gather
and bond, not just for families, friends and neighbors, but also a great
chance for people to meet and make friends with new people.
Aside from that, recreation areas play a key role in preserving
water and air quality, protecting the wildlife, and contributes to the
environmental health.
Another equally important aspect, recreation areas make the
place desirable to live, work, play and visit.
Suggestion and Proposal (B) by Abdul Qayyum Shahmie
After doing my research of what is important to daily life, i
decided to build a commercial area that is the grocery store on that
chosen 30m by 30m empty land.
As a student, its hard to earn money and that’s why it is
encouraged for the student to spend wisely on the daily basis.
Getting cheap food, groceries, and daily needs is very important to
the student.

17. Since the commercial area that is the grocery store is going to
be build on a land near to student’s area, the store will be providing
very cheap groceries and daily needs. The store concept is to save
money and time as alot of payments counter is provided for the
grocery store so that there will be less people queing to pay.
This concept is created to attract the younger generation
student as they can save money and even time in this particular
store. The building will consist of 2 level that is;
- Level 1 : Shopping Area
- Level 2 : Storage
Concept and Ideas of Proposal

18. This is how the grocery store will looks like. F1 themed paint on the
exterior to attract the students and it is as a symbol of saving time.
The inside layout is well organized as the products is divided into
sections and a lot of counter’s will be provided as saving time is my
main priority for this layout.

19. Different section is provided inside the store to ease the consumer to
single out their needs.

20. Small food vendor is also provided in the store to provide interesting
choices of foods for the consumer.
Sketch Plan of Proposal

21. 30m by 30m site
Elevation of Proposal

23. Rational and Benefits
Commercial area is very crucial to today’s community economy.
They provide jobs and bring money into the community. The location
of this proposed building is considered a strategic place to build the
commercial area (grocery store) as it is located near the Taylor’s
lakeside campus (student area), PJS 7 (housing area) and sells daily
needs to the public.
It is more convenience for the student to do the groceries
shopping as the proposed building is 5 minutes walk from the
Taylor’s lakeside campus. The students also can spend wisely and
enjoy cheap price for groceries from the proposed building.

24. COSTING
Title Cost
Leasehold Improvements $50k
Refrigeration $75k
Store Equipment $35k
Front End System(POS) $20k
Initial Inventory $80k
Pre Opening Expenses $5k
Grand Opening Advertising $5k
Working Capital $10k
Security Deposit $20k
Total $300k

25. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, from this project brief we know building
something is not easy because you have to do your research and
examine the land you have whether its near to the resident area,
student area and so on. After the research is done, then we can
continue with proposing the area/building that we want to build.
One thing we learned about construction is that it requires a lot
of work from the proposal towards the final end of the construction.
There will be a lot of people going to be involved even if it’s a small
scale projects.