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QUESTION 1
Describe briefly the roles of the Quantity Surveyor (QS) in all the main areas respectively.
ANSWER 1
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Advising on cost implication during the development of the design in the schematic
design phase.
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Preparing preliminary estimates of the schematic design to give an indication of the
budget.
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Preparing detailed estimates and cost plans using the approximate quantities method
and updating where necessary.
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Advising on tender procedure, and contract arrangement and contract phasing.
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Preparing tender documents for the Main Building Works/Sub Contract Works.
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Checking the submission of tenders and preparing tender report for the Client’s
consideration.
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Assisting the Client in tender negotiation.
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Preparing Contract Documentation after the award of the tender.
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Advising on contractual problems during the progress of the works.
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Checking and agreeing day works authorized by Architect.
QUESTION 2
Based on the above question, which role do you prefer to be? Explain briefly your own
answer.
ANSWER 2
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Based on the above question, I prefer to be the role of preparing preliminary estimates
of the schematic design to give an indication of the budget.
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By giving an indication of the budget, the client may able to determine costs for
budget control.
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This may help the client to managing the cost to make sure that the initial budget is
not exceeded.
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Also, preliminary estimates will give an insight into the cost of the project before
detailed plans are drawn up.
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Therefore, the preliminary estimates can help to increasing awareness of probable
costs, in order to gain early financial commitment.
QUESTION 3
Malaysia’s economic development and transformation process has created the environment
for the development of the construction industry and fuelled growth in construction
development projects. State the objectives of Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia in
practice of Registration of Quantity Surveyors Act 1967.
ANSWER 3
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To safeguard public interest.
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To ensure accountability and quality of service.
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To protect the rights and interests of registered QS accorded by The Act.
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To be involved in formulating government policies related to the Profession.
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To ensure the relevancy and sustainability of the profession.
QUESTION 4
UCTS is the first university in the world to be Platinum-rated for Green Building Index
Award. It is the culmination of Sarawak’s vision and commitment in establishing a worldclass institution of higher learning to spearhead the development of technical human resource
in Sarawak. Therefore, explore the challenges of a QS in the interest of implementing Green
Building.
ANSWER 4
a) Feasibility Stage
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The lengthy approval process for green technologies within the organization.
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The longer time required in preparing cost plan.
b) Design Stage
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There is difficulty in getting information on green technologies.
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There is specific performance requirement of green building project.
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c) Tendering Stage
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There is longer time required during the selection process.
d) Construction Stage
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There is longer time required during assessment due to green mark
certification process.
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There is unforeseen circumstance in green project.