BUILDING SERVICES 1

REFLECTIVE

             Building services is a module to equip our 'freshman' the basic principle of the building services systems and introduce the services that are commonly provided in a building, primarily cold water treatment and supply, sewerage disposal and treatment, storm water management, telecommunication services and ventilation systems. All of them are highlight of this module, we have learnt the technique of integration among the building services systems and also the installation of services , the building and the structure, according to the Uniform Building By Law (UBBL). This module stands an important role in the structure design of the building as the building services may influence on how a building perform both financially and functionally. It particularly considers the impact created be associated pipes, ducts and cabling requirements on design, construction and maintenance procedures.

            For a better understanding in this module, our lecturer had prepared lectures, test and also assignments for all of us. There are a lot of basic theories have been showed in the class lecture. A quantity surveyor should be develop their understanding of building services in order to satisfy the requirement of a building. We also can foresee the efficient and cost-effective maintenance and operation of building services for the next few years. It will be very helpful for our career in the future. A mid term test also carried out as a practical in application of theories in a building to ensure that we all have a better understanding.

           Lecturer also gave a group assignment with topic related to integration of solar energy towards building. This project is a study on one type of building services system. We decided to have a site visit on a green building called GEO Building (Green Energy Office) in order to have a better understanding. The staff of the building had highlighted their Green Energy equipment and also design of the building itself. It is the only building that have save 50% electric in Malaysia. This building not only impress Malaysian, many foreigners also came all the way here to have a visit on the building. In addition, the staff of GEO building also provided useful advice and information to the people who have interested in the integration of solar energy towards building. Our lecturer also organised a site visit to smart tunnel which also one of the marvelous building in Malaysia. I have gained a lot of knowledge from the site visit, it was really fun.

         Now, I believe that I have the ability to apply the basic theories in different kinds of application. For example, the single or double storey houses and the condominium need to use different types of pipe due to the number of people who stays in the building. Furthermore, the amount of the toilet, bathroom, basin also will change due to different structure. I also posses a good understanding of the major building services systems and their integration into the architecture and structures.

We took a photo during the site visit to smart tunnel.  

These were the members that accompany us to have a tour around GEO Building.