This document provides a project brief for the construction of a new market place called "Pasar Desa" in Desa Park City, Selangor. The market will be built on a 50m x 70m plot of unused land to enhance functionality and promote community gatherings. It will include stalls for produce, meat, fish, books, textiles and bakery items. The design incorporates parking, garbage collection, and restrooms to maintain cleanliness. The project aims to provide affordable goods for local residents within walking distance, while generating income and jobs for the community. Risks and mitigation strategies are also outlined, such as ensuring sufficient budget and safety precautions to prevent construction delays.

1. Introduction to the Construction
Industry [QSB30105]
Final Project : The Project Brief
Group Members : Lim Woo Leon 0322180
Michelle Wong Sook Yin 0322362
Justin Chong Yong Sheng 0322845
Tutor : Ms. Ann See Peng

2. Proposal A
Pasar Desa

3. 1. Project Objectives
 To enhance the functionality of unused space.
 To promote a healthy lifestyle where people can gather in a
community.
 To provide maximum comfortfor consumers in terms of environment
and atmosphere.

4. 1.1 Project Description
The proposedprojectis a
50m x 70m commercialarea where
it surrounds the residential area in
Desa Park City, Kepong,Selangor.
The proposedcommercialarea, which is a market place is a 2 in 1 wet
and dry market build in a premise.The hybrid market place serves a
wide range of goods and produce,even electronics and everyday items.
It is a place where people can find freshand cheap goods in just a stone
throw away from their residence.
The market place provides many
facilities which includes public
washrooms and an ample car park space.
To avoid any foul smell from old and
rotten goods and produce,an area for garbage dumpsters is located to
maintain the hygiene of the market.

5. The market opens every day from 7am-11am exceptfor Sundays
and public holidays. The whole premise is managed by the management
committee who deals with the maintenance and hygiene of the premise.
The name of the projectis ‘Pasar Desa’, where construction will
begin approximately 3 months after approval.

6. 2. Project Plan
2.1 Bubble Diagram

7. 2.2 Sketch Plan / Conceptual Plan

8. 2.3 Transportation / Circulation plan

9. 2.4 Elements / Concept
2.4.1 Exterior
The Premise
 The market itself is based on Penang’s very own Chowrasta
Market where the conceptbetween a wet and dry market exist.
 It is a convenient yet simple design conceptthat enables the
market to be successfulprojectwhere many people gather to
purchase their goods.
Car park
 The market provides an
ample car park space to
provide maximum circulation
and movement for people
and vehicle.
 An average car park space is
4.8 by 2.8 metres to
accommodate a wide range
of vehicles from different
sizes.
 It can fit approximately 100
cars with extra space for
pedestrianwalkways.

10. Garbage Dumpster
 It plays a vital role in the market to
maintain the cleanliness of the
place.
 The dumpsteris placed at the very
back of the market to enable the
garbage truck to dispose the
garbage weekly with ease.
Restrooms
 It is located quite a distance from the main premise to
maintain the hygiene of the vicinity.
 Its size is approximately 15m – 20m in length to
accommodate the number of people there.
Loading Bay
 The loading bay is located at
the corner of the premise to
stock their goods and to
maintain the quantity of
goods.
 It occupiesa large area of
space to allow multiple
loading trucks to load their
goods.

11. 2.4.2 Types of Stalls
Butcher
Fishmonger
Greengrocer
Secondhand bookstore
Textile Shop
Bakery

12. 3. Rationale
3.1 Rationale of Proposed site
The proposed market place is a combination of wet and dry
markets put into a premise.The market is well balanced out with the
many commercialand entertainment areas around Desa Park City. Its
distinctive wet market makes it the one and only place that provides
fresh fish, meat etc. Its layout enables the community and their vehicles
to circulate smoothly where their movementis not hindered. Moreover,
the proposedmarket place acts as a gathering place for the community
where communication between friends and neighbours are encouraged.
Its location is also suitable where the foul smellof wastes unable to
dispersedeasily to the residential and other areas.

13. 3.2 Benefit
Client
 The client gains an advantage by expanding their business or as an
alternative source of income through the new market place.
 Clients can manage their business effectivelywhere travel distance is
short if they were the residence nearby.
Community
 The community can save fuel money by walking for a few miles to
and fro from their residence and the market place.
 The community can benefitfrom the cheap and freshgoods and
produces nearby instead of having to travel far away to purchase old
and expired goods.
 There will be less traffic congestioneven though it is a new building
being constructed due to the perfectplanning of circulation and
movementof vehicles people moving in and out.
 Job opportunities are likely to increase to lessenthe case of
unemployment.
 The market premise has the potential to be expanded to a market
complexwhere the residence can benefit from wide range of goods
and produce.

14. 3.3 Impact
Managementcommittee
 The management committee may spend lots of money to maintain
the cleanliness of the premise and for maintenance.
 For example, clogged drain, Bursting of pipes and etc.
Distance From the City
 Due to the site located in the suburb, shipping of stocks may be
delayed which interrupts the flow of business.
Risk of Pollution
 Pollution likely will arise such as air pollution due to the foul smell of
rotten and old goods.
 Water pollution may occur due to unwanted waste from goods and
produce.
Hygiene
 There may be unwanted pestwithin the premises due to dirty and
rotten goods.
 Diseases may spread from poultries.

15. 4. Project Risk Management
Risk Effects of Risk Probability Impact Approaches
Failure to
complete
Project
Construction work
may be delayed.
The Construction
may be abandoned.
All the work done is
wasted.
Low High The Project plan needs to be
monitored thoroughly. A
proper schedule is needed
to ensure that the project
begins and end in the
stipulated time.
Insufficient
Budget
The risk of the
project being
abandoned and
postponed. It is a
waste of space and
an eye sore for the
community.
Medium Medium Hire a qualified Quantity
Surveyor to calculate the
precise budget. Materials
used have to be managed
wisely.
Failure to
Receive
Approval
The project is
unable to begin.
Medium High Prepare all the required
details to form a complete
document for approval.
Project details have to be
carefully considered.
Accidents
happen to
workers
The project may be
delayed. It affects
the productivity of
labour.
Low High Hire a supervisor to monitor
the construction site to
ensure the safety of the
workers. Provide safety
measures such as safety
helmets to the workers.
Weather
Changes
(haze/rain)
The risk of workers
getting sick. It
delays the
construction work.
High Medium Provide mask for the
workers to avoid unwanted
sickness. Plan the project
schedule according to the
weather forecast.
Client’s
sudden
change of
plans
The completion of
project will be
delayed.
It will lead to budget
insufficient.
Low Medium Hire qualified professionals
to plan the project according
to the client’s needs to avoid
any change in plan.
Party quits
the Project
The project may
come to a halt.
Low High Hire experienced
professionals for the job.
Provide a mediator to avoid
any contradictions.

16. 5. Conclusion
The market place will be a place where people find
cheap and fresh goods and produces, everyday items and
many more. It is also a place where people gather and share
experiences in life away from the city. Students can seek food
to bite on before heading off to school to boost up their mental
health. It is where octogenarians buy ingredients to serve their
family members their favourite dishes. Therefore, this project
serves many roles for all ages.