Bachelor of Quantity Surveying - Faculty of Built Environment

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BQES 4101
2 credits
IT MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION
Synopsis of Course Contents
Students will learn about the theory behind the use of Information Technology (IT) in the construction
industry. The course examines on how the application of IT in construction sector (e.g. planning,
controlling and managing construction projects) plays an important role in order to sustain the
construction company’s competitive advantages. A wide variety of assessment methods is used
throughout the programme, including essays, reports, oral and graphical presentations, and projects
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. identify the relevant information and knowledge in the area of information technology in construction
industry;
2. acquire basic skill of it application in construction industry; and
3. make decision based on output from it system.
Assessment:
Continuous Assessment 40%
Final Examination 60%
Soft Skills:
CS1, CS2, CS3, CT1, CT2, TS1, TS2, LL1
BQES 4102
10 credits
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
Synopsis of Course Contents
This course extends the students’ knowledge on construction practices particularly in the quantity
surveying firms. It exposes the students on the works procedure, the role of quantity surveyors in pre
and post contract and communications with the construction clients and design team.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. practice work ethics and professional values in the actual working environment;
2. practice professional quantity surveying tasks; and
3. apply classroom learning to the work environment of the construction industry.
Assessment:
Continuous Assessment 100%
Soft Skills:
CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT7, TS1, TS2, TS3, LL1,
LL2, KK1, EM1, EM2, LS1, LS2
BQES 4201
3 credits
PROJECT MANAGEMENT II
Synopsis of Course Contents
The content of this course covers planning techniques and scheduling of project resources, network
analysis and critical path method, budget and cost control and also cash flow analysis. Other topics
include method statement and site planning, site safety, works quality assurance method, management
of materials, labour, machineries, plants and equipment, roles and functions of project manager.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. apply the concept of project management and processes involved in construction project;
2. evaluate time management techniques, costing and quality in construction works;
3. discuss values of total quality management in development project; and
4. propose a development project based on total project management concept.
Assessment:
Continuous Assessment 30%
Final Examination 70%
Soft Skills:
CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, TS1, TS2, TS3, LL1,
LL2, KK1, KK2, EM1, LS1, LS2, LS3, LS4