Introduction

ABOUT ME  ( '@' )

Name: 

Chin Bo Yee

D.O.B:

 13 February 1994

Email Address:

 codychinby@gmail.com

Interest: 

Watching Movie| Reading| Dancing| Singing| Architecture| Culture| Drawing 

Intrapersonal Skills:

Open- minded | Leadership skill| Self Management| Communication| Adaptability| Optimists

Interpersonal skills:

Fast Learner| Caring| Humor| Calm| Confident 

Dissertation

Dissertation

In this module, we have continued the completion of the dissertation from the topic choosing in the research methodology. In the research methodology, we have understand the process of doing the research by defining the objective, scope of study and etc. However, we have learned various method to collect the primary data through interview, questionnaires, field study and more. We also learned the analysis method to analysis the collected data and make a conclusion for the analysis. This module guided us to complete the dissertation in the correct way. Through doing the online research, we have more in-depth knowledge regarding our topic which is relevant in construction industry. Besides that, this module also trained the lifelong learning skill in ourselves as we required to research and learn knowledge independently, while having advise from the supervisor. It has trained to locate, extract, synthesize and utalise the information effectively in the dissertation. In order to collect the data and information, we also enhanced the skill of using ICT and related technology.

Cost Value Engineering

Cost Value Engineering 

In this module, it taught us the value engineering methodology which emphasizes the return-on-investment aspect of decision-making in terms of life cycle costs during project planning, procurement and execution. Besides that, it also provides history, background and concept of the value management in order to distinguish and differentiate among value analysis, value engineering and value management in the application of construction industry. By learning the concepts and principles of value engineering, it can help us identify alternative ideas or solutions at different project phase to produce the client's best value requirement. This module also helps us to recognise the idea of unnecessary cost and cost cutting exercise in the cost planning and control stage.

Learning cost value engineering also enables us to optimise project costs without sacrificing quality or functionality are highly dependent on the use of a set of systematic and logical procedures and techniques to enhance the whole-life project value. It also was important to us in understanding the roles and responsibilities of facilitator in the Value Management's study. Moreover, we have learned the problem and constraints in the implementation stage based on some case studies.

We have assigned two tasks in this module which are mid-term test and group assignment. In the group assignment, we required to apply the techniques and solutions to reduce the life- cycle costs, improve the budget accuracy and optimise whole-life project value. It also helps us to improve the communication skill and to enhance the thinking and problem solving skills by discussing with the group members and finding the suitable solution. Through the test, we can find out our own knowledge level and test the level of application of theories into the practice in construction industry.

Project Management

Project Management 

Construction project is a large and complex project which requires professional to manage the whole process. In this module, I have learned the principle, techniques and managerial issues in order to be capable in managing a construction project. It is very important that us can understand the roles and functions of project participants and the organizational forms where they occur. In order to make a project success, we required to recognise the characteristic and objective of the project. Through this module, we developed awareness of the form and influence of leadership in the project process and the relationships to a project’s success.

 Besides that, we also learned ways in identifying the possible risk that a project manager may face during the process of development. Therefore, there is a necessary for us to have a in-depth knowledge in the application of management techniques in the control and direction of project resources. Once there is some dynamic changes occurs in a project's life cycle, we need to be able to evaluate these changes including the nature of a project's success.

In this module, we have assigned one group assignment and one individual assignment. We have learned to engage the principle and techniques into the construction practices and also enhanced skills of using the IT such as microsoft project software, online research. Furthermore, we have realised the significant of the group dynamics in order to have a smooth teamwork for completing the project.

Development Economics

Development Economics

Construction industry is a complex and large sector in Malaysia which highly influence on the development of the country economy. Hence, it is importance for us to understand the basic principles of economics which can be applied to the construction industry. Development Economics is a module that introduces us the development, roles and contribution of construction industry to the national country. It also provides us a in-depth knowledge on understanding of the whole process of property development including the factor that affected the whole development process.

Besides that, this module also enhance our understanding towards the contribution of the feasibility study in the property development. We also learned to estimate the development budget by calculating the total development cost and gross development value during the initial development process. In order to help developer in decision making process during the feasibility study, we have learned to do cost- benefit analysis in the early stage of investment proposal. Furthermore, we also learned to classify various source of finance available in the construction industry.

In this module, we have given an assignment and mid term test in order to help us in more understanding and application of the principle of economics in different situations. Through these tasks, thinking and problem solving skill have been enhanced to find the effective solutions in different situations. We also have improved the communication skill and interpersonal skill by giving the presentation in class and through the teamwork in the assignment.

Construction Law

Construction Law

Construction project are complex, risky and involve large amount of money. Therefore, industry professionals need to have a detailed, integrated understanding the legal landscape in which construction projects are executed. In this module, I have learned the principle of construction law and its applications to the relevant situation and cases in the construction industry. It is important that a quantity surveyor to identify and distinguish the various law related to construction industry in order to provide a correct advice to clients and also other parties. Besides that, this module also provide the opportunity to have a in-depth understanding on the role, obligations and responsibilities of professionals involved in the relation to professional negligence and the use of collateral contract.

By knowing these knowledge on the contract, we able to provide useful advice on the contractual claims including  providing evidence of reasoned advice in relation to contractual claims and interpretation of any discrepancies of various contract documents. I also have learned the different methods of dispute resolution and remedies sought in the event of breach of contract and/or dispute arising from construction contract. We can advise the clients/ contractor to claim under the contract or outside the contract depend on the situations. Furthermore, laws related to land and construction industry such as National Land Code, Street, Drainage and Building Act and etc were taught in the module which are required to follow the requirement of the authority in Malaysia and are may affect the provision of construction contract.

This module has provided us two group assignment and one mid term test. Through these activities, I learned the thinking and problem solving skill and discipline specific knowledge skill by applying the theories into the practice and analysing the problems to arrive at effective solution. In addition, they also trained interpersonal skills by understanding the team dynamics and mobilise the powers of the team.