Khoo Xin Yee wrote a site visit report for three construction-related modules at her university. She visited the D'Latour construction site near her campus. The objectives of the visit were to observe construction techniques and materials in real life, understand health and safety practices, and apply classroom lessons to an active work site. At the site, she documented construction progress, materials storage, safety signs and barriers, scaffolding, and structural elements like reinforced concrete walls and lift openings. The report provided photos and descriptions of her observations at the various levels of the multi-story development under construction.

1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE,
BUILDING AND DESIGN
BACHELOR OF QUANTITY
SURVEYOR (HONOURS)
SITE VISIT REPORT
NAME: Khoo Xin Yee
STUDENT ID: 0316180
SUBJECT:
Measurement 1 [QSB 60104]
Building Materials [BLD 62003]
Construction Technology [BLD 60104]
LECTURERS:
Sr. Ang Fuey Lin
C O NS T R UC T IO N S I T E V I S I T R E P O R T
Puan. Myzatul Aishah Kamarazaly
Puan. Azrina Md Yaakob

2. TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE
PAGES
COVER PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
&
OBJECTIVE
CONTENT
&
TECHNICAL OBSERVATION
PHOTOS
&
DESCRIPTION
LEARNING OUTCOMES
&
CONCLUSION

3. INTRODUCTION
Figure 1: Site Visit to D’Latour Figure 2: Buildings under construction
Construction Site
We were given an assignment that involves the three modules, which are
Measurement 1, Construction Technology 1 and Building Materials, where
everyone of us needs to write and produce a construction site report.
The construction site visit was held on 21st November 2014 (Friday). It was
organized by our Measurement 1 lecturer, Sr. Ang Fuey Lin. The construction
site named D’Latour Construction Site and it is located nearby Taylor’s
University Lakeside Campus.
The purpose of the site visit was simple which is we needed to understand
and visualise the theory taught in class. The site visit would allow us to have a
hand on review and a clear understanding on constructing.
Before the day arrives, our name, student ID and I.C. number were collected
to confirm our attendance. All of us managed to attend this construction site visit.
We were also required to have our own safety helmet. In the beginning of that
day, there were some communication misunderstanding with our friends which
resulted to some delay of schedule. But nevertheless, we still reached and had a
blast of our time.

4. OBJECTIVES
To let us experience the actual working environment as a Quantity Surveyor
and understanding the situations in dealing with unsure or uncertain
circumstances such as weather conditions and to familiarize with the actual
working atmosphere on site where the risk may always be happened on site.
Hence, this will help us where we can adapt easily once we start to do work as a
Quantity Surveyor in the near future.
To gain more knowledge in understanding that what we have learnt from what
we have studied and also understand new things that we have not studied
before, which we can see in real life at the construction site such that it can
increase our knowledge on the basic construction process by observing the
workers and other information that are carried on site.
To broaden our horizons with information of the latest and newest
construction technology used on construction technology. We have a chance to
observe the usage of the construction equipment on site including mechanical
plants that commonly used on the construction site. To have an understanding of
how the building is constructed in relating with the drawings.
To give us an opportunity to explore and recognize different sorts of building
materials and construction technology used on the site.
To understand and be aware of the importance of safety on site where we
need to take care by following the safety precautions and other instructions that
will help us avoid any accidents or injuries that can happen in the future once we
enter into a construction site.
To make us understand the significance of teamwork and communication
skills while working together with the construction team members on site.
The most important is this outdoor experience provided us with a more in-depth
and hands on experience on Civil Engineering Construction. We were able
to question, understand and absorb the logic behind the machineries,
construction techniques, and methodology theory learnt in class.

5. CONTENT/ TECHNICAL OBSERVATION
The site visit was held on 21st of November 2014. A few days before we went
for the site visit, Sr. Ang Fuey Lin gave us a brief lecture about the safety
precautions that we should be alert of when we enter a construction site. The site
consisted of many possible death threats or potential threats where fatal
accidents can occur.
On the day of our site visit, some of us went there by car or carpooled while
the others walked to the site. The construction site, which is within the mature
township of Bandar Sunway is a stone's throw away from Taylor's University
Lakeside Campus. We took about five minutes to reach the construction site. As
we enter the construction area at 10am, the contractor and others who were in
charge of our site visit greeted us.
Upon arrival, we were all inspected, the management had to ensure that we
were all properly attired with safety helmet and covered shoes before we were
allowed to go in. A safety helmet or a head protection is required in all
construction industry where there is a threat of being injured by dropping objects,
collapsing structures and protruding extensions. It was a standard protocol at all
construction sites. Safety is after all the most important aspect in a construction
project. While we are wandering on the construction site, we should always be
aware of our steps. We must avoid stepping on the formworks as there might
have rails around the construction area. A tetanus shot is needed if we get hurt
by rusty nails.
On the way to the main entrance of the site, we observed what was around
the site.
Figure 3: All of us were gathered
outside the construction site.

6. Figure 4 Figure 5
Figure 6 Figure 7
Figure 4, 5, 6,7: The information boards or warning signs were well-placed as it
was facing the main entrance, which everyone could see it clearly and properly.
The first step to determining a good construction environment would be
safety. Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6 and Figure 7 have shown above which show
the safety signs to all the construction workers. The emphasis for safety can
never be enough, everyone working at the construction site would have to be
geared with safety equipments. Some of the basics are like wearing a helmet,
and wearing boots. This is to ensure that we would be less vulnerable to
accidents. With safety covered, workers are prepared and geared to do most of
the construction jobs. There are some that still require some profession. This is a
construction technique in a way because it boosts morale by giving everyone that

7. security of being safe, or less prone to accidents.
Figure 7: Information Board have
shown in front of the main entrance of
the site. Companies cooperating in this
project are DK-MY PROPERTIES
SDN BHD (developer), RDA-HARRIS
ARCHITECTS SDN BHD (architect),
PERUNDING BERKAT (mechanical
and electrical engineers),
PERUNDING OCS (civil and structural
engineer), ALPHA-OMEGA MATRIX
(quantity surveyor ) and PASUKHAS
CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD
(contractor).
As we were walking around the building, we saw a few temporary works
installed at the site. The whole construction area is fenced by vertical hoarding.
The close-boarded fence is used to stop unauthorized person access to site to
limit and record down the people that enter the site.
Figure 8: Vertical
Hoarding

8. Before we were allowed to enter the construction building, the contractor and
Ms. Ang gave us a talk on the construction site safety. Safety helmet and safety
shoes are equally important to protect a person in the construction site. They
also reminded us not to wander around without permission as it is considered a
dangerous act. After a few minutes, we went into the construction site.
Figure 9: Temporary accommodation
for construction workers on site.
Figure 10 (Left): It is hard not to miss the tower
crane right after we stepped onto the site.
Figure 11 (Right): As we can see, the tower
crane is used for lifting and placing heavy
things or materials and transporting them to
other places.

9. Figure 11: Protection from
falling object or covered
walkway around the site.
Figure 12: Metal scaffolding
and piping scattering around
the floor area without
properly stacking in good
manner.
Figure 13: Genset will be
served as temporary power
supply on site.

10. After that the contractor briefed us about the building, which they are
constructing. The development name of this building is D’ Latour. It is a two
blocks 27-storey uniquely designed mixed property, which comprises of 629 units
of Designer Duplex Suites, 332 units of Service Residence and 10 F&B outlets
within the property. Only units above 20th floors have 2 car parks, the rest of the
units come with one car park. One of the signature features has to be the Azure
swimming pool on the common floor (5th floor), as well as the Azure Lounge
beneath the pool.
Currently, the construction has only finished the levels of the basement and
car park. Hence, due to the issue of safety reason, we as a lawful visitor can only
be limited to those few areas.
After that, we began out visit, which were starting from the basement level. On
the way to that area, we took many photos as the materials of our reports.
Figure 14: Clear
passageway with
rubbish-free and well-lit.
Figure 15: Basement
level (car park)

11. Figure 16: Pre-cast
concrete bricks are well
stacked on the floor.
Figure 17: Porland
composite cement bags
properly stored in pallet
form with proper heights
and correct stacking.
Figure 18: Well-organized
stacking of
pipes to prevent
slippage.

12. Figure 19: The electrical
wiring on top of the ceiling.
Figure 20:
Reinforced concrete
wall and floor slab.
Figure 21: Gap
appeared on
reinforced concrete
wall surface patch up
with polymerized
cement plastering for
strengthening the
structure.

13. Figure 21: Compliance
to safety requirement,
lift openings are
installed with
barricades.
Figure 22: Lift wall
starter steel bar with 40
mm diameter for
overlapping to the
upper level lift wall.
Figure 23: Edged of
upper floor slab
installed with
barricades to
compliance with safety
requirement.

14. Figure 24: Installation of
steel bars and formworks
in ground beam ready for
concrete casting.
Figure 25: Ground beam
stirrups spacing equally
and properly tied with
wires.
Figure 26: Supporting timber
framing to sides of formwork
in ground beam to prevent
from bulking during concrete
casting.

15. Figure 27: Timber framing are
properly supported to sides of
formwork for ground beam.
Figure 28: Rubbish bin
container full with unwanted
materials to be disposed from
site.
Figure 28: Hoisting of slab formwork to upper
floor level for installation.

16. Figure 29: Steel bars
fabrication yard are for
preparation such as
cutting and bending for
fabrication of steel bars.
Figure 30: Formworks to
slab are completed for
installation at upper floor
level.
Figure 31: Mobile
scaffoldings are
installed on site.

17. Figure 32: Fabricated wall formworks are
ready for installation.
Figure 33: Independent scaffolding
are properly installed on site for
plastering works.
Figure 34: Spotlight are provided on site
when carrying out construction works at
night.

18. Figure 35: Installation of steel bars reinforcement to walls
at upper wall level.
Figure 35: Diesel drums are
provided for machinery
usage.
Figure 36: Fabricated column
links are ready for installation.

19. Figure 37: Scaffolding
piping are properly stacked
on site.
Figure 38: Bar benders are
fabricating steel bars at
fabrication yard using bar
bender and cutter machine.
Figure 39: Temporary storage water tanks are
installed on site for works and workers usage

20. Construction Technology
a) Identify and explain the several types of formwork involved in the
particular site together with its advantages and disadvantages.
 Timber Formwork for a Concrete Column

23. b) Identify and explain the types of scaffolding available on site together with
reasons on why that particular type of scaffolding is chosen.

25. Figure 10: Temporary Scaffold Stair
Figure 11: Temporary scaffold stair (overview) Widely used at construction site to
make an easy and temporary stair for carrying materials from one floor to
another.
On the site, these scaffold stairs are robust enough to carry heavy loads even
in adverse and toughest construction sites. The main advantage for using these
scaffold stairs is that these stairs can be reused again and again at construction
sites thereby reducing the cost incurred. The stairs are wisely fabricated keeping
in mind the safety standards and parameters provided by industry.