This document discusses the role of a quantity surveyor based on an interview with Madam Thong Siew Yuk. A quantity surveyor is responsible for construction cost management, procurement, and contract administration. They estimate project costs, create bills of quantities, and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget by managing contracts. Quantity surveyors need a degree in quantity surveying and must be licensed. They work in both the office and on construction sites.
For our first ICI (Introduction to Industry) and ITD (Introduction to Drawing), in a group of six, we were to carry out a research on quantity surveyors and give a presentation about what is their job about and what they do.
QUESTION :
Taylor’s University is intending to build a branch campus in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Based on Taylor’s University plan they require the branch campus to be operational in mid-2019. Your quantity surveying firm, Innovative Cost Consultant Sdn. Bhd., of which you are a director, has been appointed to provide advice on the procurement system and the tendering methods that are to be adopted in carrying out the project.
The management of the University has informed you that the following requirements are of priority:
i) Cost to completion to be within the budget fixed.
ii) Timely delivery of the facility in order to commence operation in mid- 2019.
You are required to prepare a report to Taylor’s University recommending the procurement system and the tendering method to be adopted.
In your report you shall consider the procurement systems commonly used. You shall list out and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each system before making your recommendation.
As for the tendering methods, you shall consider all the three methods; i.e. open, selective and direct negotiation methods. Similarly you are to describe the advantages and disadvantages of each method before arriving at your recommendation.
Your report shall clearly explain your reasons for your recommendations.
Based on the above recommendations you are also required to prepare a simple programme or schedule in a form of bar chart showing the various activities commencing from the confirmation of the procurement system until completion of the project.
For our first ICI (Introduction to Industry) and ITD (Introduction to Drawing), in a group of six, we were to carry out a research on quantity surveyors and give a presentation about what is their job about and what they do.
QUESTION :
Taylor’s University is intending to build a branch campus in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Based on Taylor’s University plan they require the branch campus to be operational in mid-2019. Your quantity surveying firm, Innovative Cost Consultant Sdn. Bhd., of which you are a director, has been appointed to provide advice on the procurement system and the tendering methods that are to be adopted in carrying out the project.
The management of the University has informed you that the following requirements are of priority:
i) Cost to completion to be within the budget fixed.
ii) Timely delivery of the facility in order to commence operation in mid- 2019.
You are required to prepare a report to Taylor’s University recommending the procurement system and the tendering method to be adopted.
In your report you shall consider the procurement systems commonly used. You shall list out and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each system before making your recommendation.
As for the tendering methods, you shall consider all the three methods; i.e. open, selective and direct negotiation methods. Similarly you are to describe the advantages and disadvantages of each method before arriving at your recommendation.
Your report shall clearly explain your reasons for your recommendations.
Based on the above recommendations you are also required to prepare a simple programme or schedule in a form of bar chart showing the various activities commencing from the confirmation of the procurement system until completion of the project.
Quantity Surveying Course
1. -> A quantity surveying Course (QSC) is a construction industry professional with expert knowledge on construction costs and contracts.
-> Qualified professional quantity surveyors are known as Chartered Surveyors.
-> Quantity surveyors provide expert advice on construction costs.
2. RESPONSIBILITY & ROLE
-> Quantity Surveying Course help to ensure that proposed projects are affordable and offer good value for money, helping the client and the design team assess and compare different options, and then track variations, ensuring that costs remain under control as the project progresses.
-> Quantity surveyors can specialise in a specific aspect of construction costs, or in a particular type of construction.
3. Cost Planning
-> Quantity Surveying Course the cost plans evolve through the life of the project, developing in detail and accuracy as more information becomes available about the nature of the design, and then actual prices are provided by contractors and suppliers.
-> Initial cost appraisal, Elemental cost plan, Approximate quantities cost plan, Pre-tender estimate, Tender pricing document, Contract sum, Contract sum analysis, Final account
4. Green Figure Technique ()
-> Quantity Surveying Course Service Quantity Take-Off and BOQ Preparation for all the items related to Civil and MEP Works based on the Drawings and Specification for any type of projects in GCC
-> GFT company started in 2005 intending to serve the market with the latest technologies.
-> GFT is a team of IT and Construction experts, and with their diverse capabilities, they are here to offer you the best construction software and service in the Middle East.
This seminar was part of the Bar Council practical construction law series presented by the Construction Law Committee to practitioners. It covers the topic of payments and common issues arising in the construction industry.
Quantity Surveying Course
1. -> A quantity surveying Course (QSC) is a construction industry professional with expert knowledge on construction costs and contracts.
-> Qualified professional quantity surveyors are known as Chartered Surveyors.
-> Quantity surveyors provide expert advice on construction costs.
2. RESPONSIBILITY & ROLE
-> Quantity Surveying Course help to ensure that proposed projects are affordable and offer good value for money, helping the client and the design team assess and compare different options, and then track variations, ensuring that costs remain under control as the project progresses.
-> Quantity surveyors can specialise in a specific aspect of construction costs, or in a particular type of construction.
3. Cost Planning
-> Quantity Surveying Course the cost plans evolve through the life of the project, developing in detail and accuracy as more information becomes available about the nature of the design, and then actual prices are provided by contractors and suppliers.
-> Initial cost appraisal, Elemental cost plan, Approximate quantities cost plan, Pre-tender estimate, Tender pricing document, Contract sum, Contract sum analysis, Final account
4. Green Figure Technique ()
-> Quantity Surveying Course Service Quantity Take-Off and BOQ Preparation for all the items related to Civil and MEP Works based on the Drawings and Specification for any type of projects in GCC
-> GFT company started in 2005 intending to serve the market with the latest technologies.
-> GFT is a team of IT and Construction experts, and with their diverse capabilities, they are here to offer you the best construction software and service in the Middle East.
This seminar was part of the Bar Council practical construction law series presented by the Construction Law Committee to practitioners. It covers the topic of payments and common issues arising in the construction industry.
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QUANTITY SURVEYOR magazine
1. October 20, 2014
ISSUE 1RM 5
QUANTITY
SURVEYOR
World of Numbers
Discover Role
of Quantity
Surveyor
!
!
✓ Procurement
✓Contractual
✓Project Cost Management
2. Interviewee Personal Profile
Madam Thong Siew Yuk
Nationality: Malaysian
!
Tertiary Education
1891-1991
• Heriot-watt University,
Edinburgh, United
Kingdom Qualification !
Qualification
1995
• Member of Board of
Quantity Surveyors,
Malaysia (Registration
no. 1049)
• Member of Institution
of Surveyors, Malaysia
(MISM No. M1917) !
Madam Tang has 12years of varied
experience in all aspect of Quantity
Surveying and Contract Administration
in both pre and post contract phases
on Building
Company Profile
Perunding Ukur Bahan TSY (2003/FS00341)
No.2 Jalan Tasik 3 , Taman tasik Damai,
Sungai Besi, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Email: perundingtsy@gmail.com
!
Perunding Ukur Bahan TSY, a sole proprietor
Quantity Surveying and Construction Cost
Consultant Firm began its operation in April
2003 with a team of energetic dynamic and
enthusiastic professionals.
3. VERAM SUPRA
Spatium quaeque DELAPSUS MAJORQUE
Obfirmata quibusnam AC INQUIRERE Spatium quaeque HOMINEM HOC Mea faciliorem Completed Project
10
Project Title Client Value
Phase 1 (Shoplot)
Perniagaan Usaha
at Bandar Baru
Jalih Sdn Bhd
Seberang Jelai,
Kuala Lipis, Pahang
RM 6M !!
6 Unit Banglo at
Kenny Hill, KL
Dermaga Hayatt
Sdn Bhd
RM 13M
Refurbishment ,
Restoration &
Renovation of the
89 units Apartment
at Ukay Height, KL
Medallion Venture
Sdn Bhd
RM 23M
Mixed Development
at Ulu Kelang
Panorama Skyline
SdnBhd
RM 350M !
Lutheran Church at
Jalan Duta Kiara
Letheran Church at
Malaysia and
Singapore
RM 7M
4. QUANTITY
SURVEYOR
INTRODUCTION
Quantity surveyor (QS) represents
important role in the construction,
project management and estimate the
total cost. It’s importance is not less
than architect or civil.
QS’s works depend on
calculate the quantities of
materials, contraction cost
estimating and project
management until the end. QS will study drawing that
provided by architect. Through
the information, QS can
calculate the quantities of
materials needed to build.
5. Overview of QS Work
QS play a role of undertake to accurately forecast the
economic implications of very design decisions, closely
monitoring the agreed budget and guiding the project
through the financial complexities to steer an important
project toward successful completion.
Inception Stage
Feasibility Study and Economic Analysis
Preliminary Estimates
Cost Planing
Pre- Contract Stage
Preparation of Bills of Quantity
Conditions of Contract
Tender Evaluation/ Appraisal
Post Contract Stage
Contract Administration
Cost Control
Valuation for Interim Payment
6. For those who wanted to become aQS, they need a
degree or professional qualification from university or
college that is accredited by Royal Institude of Chartered
Surveyors(RICS) and for Malaysian, they must be a Malaysia,
holds a qualification in quantity surveying recognised by the
Board, passed the required elective subject (if required) and
fulfills any condition that are set up by Board of Quantity
HOW TO
BECOME A
SUCCESS
QUANTITY
SURVEYOR
Who need the quantity surveyor?
A quantity surveyor
works with contractor
or client, they need to
work in the office and
contraction site.
7. Pre-Contact Stage
i. Verify and review tender
drawings and documentations
ii. Liaise with consultant
iii. Prepare quantities
(BOQ)based on the pricing of
tender with description
iv. Analysis and evaluate the
preliminary appraisal of labours,
materials and others (Fixed and
Variable)
8. v. Help project manager (PM) to
provide cost plan for main
contractor
vi. Receive, Compare and
analysis the tenders
based on budget
vii. Prepare report and
recommendations for
client to approve
9. Roles of Quantity Surveyor
during Post- Contract Stage
Meeting with project team and
clients of the projects
Progress on site
Preparing and compiling variation
claims documents according to the
satisfaction of clients
10. Prepare financial statement
Visit the site to prepare the final
accounts and updated to the clients
with projection of cost as required
11. CONTRACT AND
CONSTRACT LAW OF
A QUANTITY
SURVEYOR
• A contract law is legally binding
agreement between two parties
which includes specific details of the service provided, acceptance,
consideration (in terms of time quality and cost) and the objective
• Quantity surveyor makes 4 main contracts during the process
of a project. During the contract, the QS advice the client on
the type of project, quality, speed, risk and price certainly which
will be the most appropriate form of building procurement.
• The four main contracts are:
I.
They plain the contract coast
II.
Creates BOQ to reduce waste material
III.
They manage the contracts
IV.
Keeps projects on time and budget
• Bill of Quantity is the type of drawing they use in order to
produce accurate and detailed tender documents
• Quantity surveyors use quantity surveying and
estimating software in order to make the BOQ smooth
and accurate
12. EDITOR: CHONG CHIN PIN
0319595
INTERVIEWER: TANG CHIA LOO
0321414
GROUP MEMBERS: AUDREY TING MING FANG
0320247
AISHATH HUSSAIN
0320429
NUR IMAN BIN MOHD ZAHARI
0321736
CHAREL FERNANDO
0320106
AHMED ALI KARAMA SENAN
0320478
REFERENCE:
Special thanks for Madam Thong Siew Yuk
(interviewee)that she allowed us to make an
interview so we can make a magazine about
Quantity Surveyor successfully. Thank You!!!
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SERVICES_English.pdf! !h
ttp://www.bayt.com/en/job/quantity-surveyor-estimator-
pre-%26-post-contract-in-qatar-1791085/! !h
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%20to%20Procuring%20Construction%20Projects
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multiproject_guides/multiproject_guides/no_5.html! !h
ttp://rachaeltate.hubpages.com/hub/Quantity-
Surveying-Practice-and-Procedure#slide9220582! !h
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