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0 SITE VISIT
On April 16th, we went to a site visit and met up with the project coordinator which is
Encik Faizal. The project is located at Penanti, Permatang Pauh and it is about to construct a
fire station. An official title for this project is “Membina Dan Menyiapkan Balai Bomba Dan
Penyelamat Serta Kerja-Kerja Berkaitan Di Penanti, Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang.” Before
enter the site, a short and simple brief about the project was given by Encik Faizal.
The land size of the project is approximately 0.7 acres. For this project, the contractor
involved is Ambang Mutiara Enterprise and the developer is Jabatan Bomba Dan Penyelamat
Malaysia. These developments are liable to take care of this construction and ensure this
project is complete on time. Other than that, there are the following companies that also
involved in this project:
The duration of the project is 15 months. Due to some delays, the total duration of this
project is 17 months. This project was started on December 21 st, 2016 and it might be end on
March 20th , 2018 but unfortunately, it was extended due to some problems and will ended on
May 29th, 2018 instead. Besides, there was also a slight delay due to bad weather.
A progress tracking critical path method (CPM) was used to make sure the work at the
site is tally with the planning. S-Curve was also used to allow the progress of a project to be
tracked visually over time, and form a historical record of what has happened to date. This
work program is made using Microsoft Project. The type of contract for the project is
traditional contract.
This project is cost RM2.5 billion. All the machineries cost does not requires huge
amount of money to rent and the amount of material used is minor. In term of materials and
structures, Encik Faizal also mentioned that they were using brc A7 for slab reinforcement.
The type of tile used is Guocera tile. It was mostly used in toilets and pantry. In addition, red
bricks was used for partitions walls. It also called as clay fire rated bricks.
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So here is some questions that we asked during interview session:
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5. What kind of safety was practiced on site?
7. Who was involved for every meetings and what was usually they were discussed
about?
There are many companies involved for every meetings which are Seberang Perai
Municipal Council (MPSP), Kementerian Kesejahteraan Bandar, Perumahan dan
Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT) and etc. The meeting was carried for every month to
observe the progress of the project.
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1.2 ORGANIZATION CHART
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Figure 1.3: Organizational Chart
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As for this Project Management subject, we are assigned to complete two different
tasks where the first one is to observe any ongoing construction project (50 – 80%) and
acquired any related information regarding the site progress. While for the second task,
we need to find any free lot with a potential of development. To obtain any related
information, we have to deal with local authority.
For the second task, we have chosen a free lot located at Bandar Perda near to Majlis
Perbandaran Seberang Prai (MPSP) and Taman Casa Idaman. The location and
information of the free lot were obtained from MPSP on 16th of April 2017. The total
acre for the free lot is 3.3 acre
At this free lot location, we proposed to build a 1 unit of 5-storey apartment. Based on
the information given by the staff of MPSP, there is no future development at the
location. One week after, we visited the site to obtain any further information about the
surrounding, services available an access road.
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Figure 2.0: Free Lot
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Figure 2.2: Surrounding Area
2.2 FEASIBILITY STUDY
i. Land Valuation
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Land area 13, 354 sq. m
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Lot 420 & 423, Jalan
Perda Utama, Bandar
Perda.
Lot 420
Lot 423
View B
View C
View A
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Figure 2.5: View from roundabout (View A)
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ii. Preliminary Investigation
Land status – A piece of land near Seberang Perai Municipal Council was sold
around the market price to a developer because the Penang Regional
Development Authority (Perda) wanted affordable houses built there.
Current and future development (plan for the desired site) – Based on one of
the Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) employee, high end
commercial shop at Bandar Perda, Bukit Mertajam potential on the future
development where available of unit 2storey Shop lot & 3 storey Shop lot.
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Figure 2.8: Population in Seberang Perai
Seberang Perai has experienced rapid population growth over the last two
decades. In 2001 its population stood at 736,306 persons. However, growth
was not evenly spread with most of it concentrated in the northern and central
parts of Seberang Perai. The rates of growth by Districts are 35% for SPU
(Northern District) and 43% for SPT (Central District) while SPS (Southern
District) experienced only 22% growth.
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Local suppliers or sub-contractors availability (contractor responsibility)
Availability of local suppliers or sub-contractors can reduce the price of sub-
contracting.
Environment
Understanding on geological components such as geologic hazard (flooding,
erosion, slope failures and subsidence) are important so that the construction
activities can be carried out according to the adopted designs with minimal
impacts on the geological environments. The project will also affect the
surrounding.
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reservoir, maintenance pump houses of RM0.25 million and RM1.7 million
for maintenance projects in industrial areas.
Topography
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Figure 2.10: Malaysia Topographic Map
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2.3 BUILDING SETTING OUT
From the data collected, maps and sections can be prepared, also amount of earth
work can be calculated. Setting out is important to determine an area to be covered by
project. After setting out activity is done, we can determine the position of the
building, access road, drainage system, accommodation for staff, position of plant,
material storage and utilities.
Figure 2.11: Surveying Activity Figure 2.12: Theodolite Used for Setting Out
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Data Acquisition
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3.0 PROJECT’S PREPARATION
Nurul Farah Binti Suhaimi Anis Farzana Binti Fazly Nur Haziqah Binti Mohd Anis Farzana Binti Fazly
(Project Manager) (Representative of Ibrahim (Civil and (Quantities and
Project Director) Structure Unit) Contract Unit)
Nur Haziqah Binti Mohd Nurul Farah Binti Suhaimi Siti Aisah Binti Maswawi
Ibrahim (Architecture Unit) (Electrical Engineering Unit) (Mechanical Engineering Unit)
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3.2 Work Break Down
Structure (WBS) – Bar Chart
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3.3 SITE LAYOUT
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3.4 STANDARD CONDITION CONTRACT
The type of contract that we used is the most commonly used method which is the
Traditional Contract. In this contract, the design and construction stage are separated
which consultant and architect are in charge of the design. Meanwhile, the contractor will
be handling the construction of the project. Below is the general flowchart of Traditional
Contract:
CLIENT/OWNER
CONSULTANT
(Architect / Civil Engineer, QS)
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Next, the contractor must submit the Bill of Quantities of the project on the specified
date and time that has been informed. Traditional contract is a fixed price type of
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contract. Payments are made based on the each item and works that executed in the Bill
of Quantities as the rate are mentioned on every single item. The contractor that capable
to provide the lowest and reasonable price will be chosen to run the project.
This contract also gives so many benefits to the client. Firstly, fix contract sum which
means the owner, designers and constructor know the quantity of the project and the
procedures and contractual rule of conduct have been worked out and are well
understood. Secondly, sequential function is indicates that the project is more likely to
proceed smoothly from beginning to end. Lastly, this type of contact builds a competitive
tender among the contractors. This represents that this open bidding procedure gives the
owner the lowest price available in marketplace and presumably the greatest and
economic efficiency because the lowest bidders is the winner.
3.5 UNIFORM BUILDING BY LAW (UBBL)
Introduction
All Project in Malaysia is run based on the UBBL. It is mandatory to apply UBBL on
every single project because the building to be occupied must be equipped with the best
security to protect occupants against accidental events, such as fire. It also seeks to assess
these fire protection systems using UBBL. The project that we handle must and will meet
all the Acts and rules that are already stated in the UBBL 1984.
The objectives behind the formulation of the Uniform Building By-Laws, 1984
[UBBL], among others were to:
Set a standardized building regulations for the whole of Malaysia and
applicable to all Local Authorities and building professionals,
Clarify line of legal responsibilities for buildings with clear definitions on the
Principal Submitting Persons,
Regulate architectural, structural, health & safety, fire protection capabilities
and constructional requirements of buildings; with clear references to the
approved standards,
Expedite the processing and building approvals and occupation of buildings,
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- All plans for buildings submitted to the local authority for approval in addition to
the requirements of section 70 of the Act shall be deposited at the office of the
local authority together with the fees prescribed for the submission, bear upon
them a statement showing for what purpose the building for which the plans are
submitted is to be erected and used. Every plan, drawing or calculation in respect
of any building shall be submitted by a qualified person.
CONSTRUCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. By-Law 81. Building site.
- No building shall be erected on any site which has been filled up with any matter
impregnated with fecal, animal or vegetable matter, until the whole ground
surface or site of such building such has been rendered or become innocuous and
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has been covered with a layer of hill earth, hardcore, clinker or ash rammed solid
to at least 0.305 metre thickness. The ground to be built upon by any building
shall be effectively cleared of turf and other vegetable matter.
FIRE REQUIREMENTS
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3.6 PUBLIC WORK DEPARTMENT ACT (PWD)
Introduction
Conditions of Contract defines the terms under which the work is to be carried out,
the relationship between the Client and the Contractor, the power of Engineers and terms
of payment. Conditions of Contract (PWD 203A) is to be used where Bills of Quantities
form as part of Contract. These contract clauses must be carefully examined and studied
by the Contractor so that the obligations to be assumed are thoroughly understood. Below
are few lists that we selected from the PWD203A Contract:-
1. Contract period
- Number of working days from a specified commencement date to a specified
completion data, as provided for in a contract e.g. “The contract period shall be
for a period of ……….. commencing from ………….. ending on …………….”
2. Scope of contract
- All the items that need to be considered in construct and complete the Works
using materials, goods and workmanship. The Contractor must also undertake any
consequential work in relation to construction and completion of works on site.
Provided further any temporary connection shall be obtained without additional
cost to the government. The contractor shall also make good defects, imperfection,
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shrinkage or any other faults whatsoever which may appear during the Defect
Liability Period.
3. Contract sum
- The contract sum is the price agreed with the contractor and entered into the
contract. “The Government hereby covenants to pay the Contractor in
consideration of the construction and completion of the works and making good of
any defects whatsoever to the Works the sum of Ringgit:
………………………………………………………………………………………
…………(RM……………………………….) or such other sum as shall become
payable under and at the times and in the manner specified in the Contract.
4. Contract documents
- Custody of the Contract Documents.
The Contract shall be prepared in two original copies. Immediately after
execution of this Contract the S.O. (Superintending Officer) shall
furnished without any charges with two copies of the Contract Drawings
and two copies of the unpriced Bill of Quantities and priced Bill of
Quantities (if requested by the Contractor.) Upon final payment being
made the Contractor shall returned the drawings, details, specification and
other documents to ensure none of the documents mentioned shall be used
by the Contractor for any purpose other than this Contract.
- Sufficiency of Contract Documents.
If the Contractor shall find any discrepancy in or divergence between two
or more contract documents he shall immediately give the to the S.O. a
written notice specifying the discrepancy or divergence.
5. Inspection of site
- The Contractor shall be deemed to have inspected and examined the Site and its
surrounding to identify the nature of the ground and subsoil, form nature of the
site, accessibility, accommodation required, obtain necessary information as to
risks, contingencies and all circumstances.
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6. Performance bond/performance guarantee sum
- The Contractor shall provide a Performance Bond or Performance Guarantee Sum
as the case may be substantially in form of Appendix issued by an approved
licenses bank or financial institution incorporated in Malaysia in favour of the
Government for a sum equivalent to five percent (5%) of the total Contract Sum
as specified in the Appendix to secure due to the performance of obligations under
this Contract. It valid and effective until twelve (12) month after the expiry of the
Defect Liability Period. If the Contractor fails to submit the Performance Bond as
specified, the Contractor shall to have opted Performance Bond in the form of
Performance Guarantee Sum and ten percent (10%) shall be deducted from the
first interim payments
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3.7 SITE SAFETY
I. Introduction
The Occupational Safety and Health Act grants OSHA the authority to issue
workplace health and safety regulations. These regulations include limits on
hazardous chemical exposure, employee access to hazard information,
requirements for the use of personal protective equipment, and requirements to
prevent falls and hazards from operating dangerous equipment.
II. Policy
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare at work of all employees.
• Recognize the legal obligations placed on the relevant health and safety at
work.
• Carry out activities in such a way as to ensure that all employees and visitors
to site are not exposed to risks to their health and safety
i. Project Manager
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Ensure that safe system of work and safe working environment are
established and maintained by Senior Personnel/Supervisors/Foreman
and employees at the job site.
iii. Employer
Inform workers about chemical hazards through training, labels,
alarms, color-coded systems, chemical information sheets and other
methods.
Provide safety training to workers in a language they can understand.
Keep accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses.
Provide required personal protective equipment at no cost to workers.
To monitor that safe working conditions are maintained for all
employees working at the job site
iv. Worker
Workers are required to wear personal protective equipment entire
time on the construction site.
To obey all Safety Rules and Regulation, to protect himself and his
coworkers from accidents/incidents.
Receive information and training about hazards, methods to prevent
harm, and the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace.
Receive copies of records of work-related injuries and illnesses that
occur in their workplace.
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IV. Site Planning and Layout
i. Site Security
Install hoardings instead of fences around the perimeter as these are
more difficult to climb and stop people viewing the construction site.
Larger construction sites may require 24 hours guarding including
patrolling and static guarding.
Minimize the amount of machinery and plants on site, and move into a
secure area after working hours.
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Selection, provision and use of a suitable crane and work equipment,
including safe slinging and signaling arrangements;
Ensure proper training and precise information on how to handle loads
correctly.
The working environment should be kept clean and tidy, with floors
and access routes clear of obstacles.
v. Temporary Services
For any construction site, a constant supply of electricity is essential to
allow for the delivery of the site project.
Site lighting is important for ensuring that workers stay safe on a
construction site and it can reduce the possibility of injury.
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PPE include safety helmet, safety glasses or face shields, and safety shoes.
Employers must make sure that the item is worn correctly to avoid
hazardous materials that is commonly found at construction sites include
lead, silica dust.
x. Safety Signage
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Figure 3.2: Example of safety signage at site
IV.1 REFERENCES
1. Lecture’s Note by Madam Nurulzatulshima Binti Abdul Karim, Lecturer of Civil
Engineering Department (ECM 367) Project and Construction Management UiTM
Pulau Pinang.
2. Legal Research Board, 2013, UNIFORM BUILDING BY-LAWS 1984.
3. Government of Malaysia, 2007. STANDARD FORM OF CONTRACT TO BE
USED WHERE BILLS OF QUANTITIES FORM PART OF THE CONTRACT
(PWD FORM 203 A).
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4. Laporan Kemajuan Bulanan Membina Dan Menyiapkan Balai Bomba Dan
Penyelamat Serta Kerja-Kerja Berkaitan Di Penanti, Permatang Pauh, Pulau
Pinang.
5. Rozanah Ab. Rahman, 2015. Managing Safety at Work Issues in Construction
Works in Malaysia: A Proposal for Legislative Reform.
6. Government of Malaysia, Standard Form of Contract to be used where Bill of
Quantities form part of the Contract - P.W.D. FORM 203A (Rev. 2007)
7. STREET, DRAINAGE AND BUILDING ACT 1974 [ACT 133], G.N. 5178/84 -
UNIFORM BUILDING BY-LAWS 1984 Incorporating latest amendment - G.N.
10046/1999
8. Malaysian Meteorological Department. 2018.
http://www.met.gov.my/iklim/ramalanbermusim/ramalancuacajangkamasapanjan
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9. The Department of Occupational Safety and Health, 2018.
http://www.dosh.gov.my/index.php/en/?
option=com_content&view=article&id=584&Itemid=608
10. Construction Industry Development Board, 2018.
http://www.cidb.gov.my/index.php/my/bidang-utama/keselamatan-dan-kesihatan
11. Topographic Map
http://geospatial.com/products/series/topographic-maps/malaysia-dnmm5101-
series-scale-1-50000-topographic-maps-1001449/index/104-kuantan-479167/
12. Market Economy Analysis
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/marketeconomy.asp
13. Risk Analysis
https://www.fep.up.pt/disciplinas/PGI914/Ref_topico3/ProjectRAM_APM.pdf
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16. Site Layout https://www.google.com/search?
rlz=1C1CHBF_enMY797MY797&biw=1280&bih=614&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=0r8
SW4ODFMW2rQG075_oCQ&q=example+site+layout+plan+residential+area&o
q=example+site+layout+plan+residential+area&gs_l=img.3...1413.6438.0.6946.1
7.17.0.0.0.0.147.1914.2j15.17.0....0...1c.1.64.img..0.1.134...0i8i30k1.0.wLnzXH_
fNVc
17. During Construction https://www.google.com/search?
rlz=1C1CHBF_enMY797MY797&biw=1280&bih=614&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=wr
0SW5S4Hcu8rQHvq5yQCQ&q=construction+site+logistics+plan&oq=constructi
on+site+logi+plan&gs_l=img.3.0.0i7i30k1l2.63663.64396.0.66354.5.5.0.0.0.0.12
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aiiI#imgrc=cPXCwXlZrq5kwM
18. Post–Construction https://www.google.com/search?
q=construction+site+layout+plan&rlz=1C1CHBF_enMY797MY797&source=ln
ms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiU0puSrLXbAhVRXn0KHXM0Dk4Q_AU
ICigB&biw=1280&bih=614
19. Drainage System https://www.google.com/search?
rlz=1C1CHBF_enMY797MY797&biw=1280&bih=614&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=cb
4SW6nLI8Kd9QO5v73QAQ&q=drainage+system+for+residential+area&oq=drai
&gs_l=img.3.1.35i39k1l2j0i67k1l3j0j0i67k1j0j0i67k1j0.207409.207947.0.20989
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20. http://repository.um.edu.my/17888/1/Paper%20Dec2011%20-%20Comparative
%20Study%20Forms%20of%20Contract.pdf
21. http://badrulhishamarchitect.blogspot.com/2011/03/overview-of-uniform-
building-by-laws.html
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5.0 APPENDICES
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