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BUILDING SURVEYING

Introduction

Building Surveying is a rapidly growing profession in Malaysia and its services are highly needed in all economics and development situation. Its scope begins from the very early stage of planning a development project to construction management, maintenance and up to conservation of historical and architecturally important building. To address the shortage of professional Building Surveyors in the country, Building Surveying Programme at undergraduate level was introduced in the University of Malaya (UM) in 1995. This programme is recognised locally and internationally by professional bodies i.e. Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (ISM), Association of Building Engineers (ABE), UK and The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK. The degree can also be pursued at higher learning institutions abroad especially in United Kingdom, Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand or through professional examination conducted by the Institution of Surveyors Malaysia.

In the Malaysian context, a professional Building Surveyor is a qualified person, by examination and experience, and a member of the Institution of Surveyors Malaysia. The main roles and responsibility of a Building Surveyor in Malaysia as prescribed by the Institution of Surveyors Malaysia covers the following areas:

Building Control;

Building Maintenance and Conservation; and

Building Safety & Risk.

Career as a professional Building Surveyor includes every aspect of a building life cycle from its planning stage to restoration, demolition and redevelopment. A competent Building Surveyor will be able to manage, organise, monitor, assess and coordinate construction works while acting as the main link to other professional services in the construction industry.

A qualified Building Surveyor can work at the Government/Semi-Government Department such as Local Authority, higher learning institution (public and private) and also private sector such as developer, financial and banking institution, consultant firm, insurance company and research organization.

Programme Goal(s)

To produce ethically and professionally competence surveyors who are able to function effectively as members of the construction and property industry and able to face technological and managerial challenges in the national and global context


Programme Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, graduates are able to: 1. practice sound technical and managerial knowledge in building surveying works; 2. conduct building surveying services using appropriate tools and procedures with sensitivity to sustainability

aspects and conformance to relevant legislation; 3. apply appropriate social skills and be accountable to public interest in the construction and property industry; 4. demonstrate professionalism and good ethical values in building surveying practice; 5. communicate effectively and work as a team and demonstrate effective leadership qualities in the

construction and property industry; 6. analyse problems and provide solutions, critically and scientifically; 7. display multi-disciplinary knowledge of building life cycle and its information management; and 8. manage and organise research and consultancy works.

Syllabus

In the early stage, preparation of the programme was assisted by the Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (ISM). The curriculum structure is accepted by the professional bodies in United Kingdom i.e. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK and the Association of Building Engineers (ABE), UK.

Assessment and Examinations

In line with the Semester System, assessment and examinations are conducted every semester. There are subjects that will be assessed based on 100% continuous assessment of work done throughout the semester. The subjects are:

Development Appraisal

Building Design and Control

Computer-Aided Building Surveying

Building Services Audit

Building Measurement & Analysis

Building Conservation Studies

Academic Project

Industrial Training In subjects where final examination is carried, generally, the final exam marks constitute not less than 60% of the overall marks; while assessment based on coursework assignments constitute not more than 40% of the overall marks. However, for subjects listed below, the final exam marks constitute 40% of the overall marks; while the coursework assignments constitute 60% of the overall marks. The subjects are:

Environmental Science and Sustainability

Legal Studies

Building Services

Mechanical & Electrical Services

Maintenance Management

Facilities Management

Professional Practice


ACADEMIC STAFF

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Dr. Sr Rodiah Zawawi (Senior Lecturer)

Ph.D (Heriotwatt), M.Civ.Eng (Env.Eng) (UTM), B.Civ. Eng (Hons) (UTM), MISM Room: C11, Built Environment Block Tel: 03-7967 6813/4450 e-mail: [email protected]

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS

Dr. Sr Azlan Shah Ali (Associate Professor)

Ph.D Built Environment (UiTM), M.Sc Integ.Const.Proj.Mgmt (UiTM), B. (Hons) Bldg Surveying (UiTM), Dip. Estate Mgmt (UiTM), FISM, MRICS, MCIOB Room: UC03, Survey Block Tel: 03-7967 6880/4494 e-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Sr Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman (Associate Professor)

Ph.D Building (Uni of Manchester), M.Sc Bldg.Tech (USM), B.Sc (Hons) HBP (USM), MISM, MBEng Room: UD01, Survey Block Tel: 03-7967 6833 e-mail: [email protected]

SENIOR LECTURERS

Sr Zuraini Md. Ali

M.Sc Const. Mgmt (Risk) with Distinction (Glasgow Caledonian), B.Sc Arch (Illinois Urbana-Champaign), MISM, MBEng Room: C14, Built Environment Block Tel: 03-7967 4588 e-mail: [email protected]

Sr Nor Haniza Hj. Ishak*

M.Sc Integ.Const.Proj.Mgmt (UiTM), B. (Hons) Bldg Surveying (UiTM), Dip. Arch (UiTM), MISM, MBE Room: UD10, Survey Block Tel: 03-7967 6858 e-mail: [email protected]

LECTURERS

Sr Brit anak Kayan*

M.Sc Bldg. (UM), B.Sc (Hons) Bldg.Surveying (UM), MISM e-mail: [email protected]

Norhayati Mahyuddin

M.Sc Integ.Const.Proj.Mgmt (UiTM), B.Sc (Hons) HBP(USM), MBEng Room: UD28, Survey Block Tel: 03-7967 6811 e-mail: [email protected]

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Imaduddin Abdul Halim*

M.Sc Bldg.Tech (USM), B.Sc Bldg.Tech (USM), MBEng e-mail: [email protected]

Mohamad Rizal Baharum*

M.Sc Facilities Mgmt (Herriot-Watt), B.Sc (Hons) Bldg.Surveying (UM), Dip.QS(UTM) e-mail: [email protected]

Raha Sulaiman*

M.Sc Bldg Services Eng. Mgmt (Heriot Watt), B. Sc (Hons with Distinction) Bldg. Surveying (UM), Dip. in Architecture (UiTM), MBEng Room: UD26, Survey Block e-mail: [email protected]

SLAI/SLAB FELLOWS

Dr Farid Wajdi Akashah

B. Sc (Hons) Bldg. Surveying (UM) Ph.D Fire Risk Assessment (Ulster) Room: UD03, Survey Block Tel: 03-7967 6834 e-mail: [email protected]

Nik Elyna Myeda Nik Mat*

M. Sc Bldg. (UM), B. Sc (Hons) Bldg. Surveying (UM) e-mail: [email protected]

Noor Suzaini Mohammed Zaid*

M. Sc Building & Urban Design Dev. (UCL), B. Sc (Hons) Bldg Surveying (UM) e-mail: [email protected]

Zahiruddin Fitri Abu Hassan*

M.Sc Building Surveying (West England), B.Sc (Hons) Bldg. Surveying (UM) e-mail: [email protected]

Note: * On study leave









VISITING PROFESSOR

Professor Dr. Sr Ahmad Ramly

Ph.D Proj. Mgmt (USM), M.Phil (Arch)(UTM), B. Arch (Hons)(IUCTT),B.Sc (Hons)HBP-Arch(USM), Prof. Dipl. (Bldg. Surv.) (IAAS), P.E. (UK), FSPE, FBEng, FBIM, FISM, MIAS, M.ASCE, M.NSPE, MCIOB,MRCIS Room: UC14, Survey Block Tel: 03-7967 6822 e-mail: [email protected]

Professor Michael Pitt

Ph.D (Heriot Watt), M.Sc Property Asset Mgmt. (Heriot Watt) FRICS MCIOB FHEA MBIFM Professor of Facilities Management Inovation (University College London) e-mail: [email protected]

Professor Michael L .Ri ley

M.Sc Bldg Services Eng (Heriot Watt), D. Sc (HOns) Bldg Surveying (Salford), FRICS, FBEng Lecturer of Liverpool John Moores University e-mail: [email protected]

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

Dato’ Badaruddin Hj Mat Isa

M.Sc (UPM), PG.Dip in Mgmt Science, PG.Cert in Public Admin (Manchester) Room: UD23, Survey Block, Tel : 03-7967 6885 e-mail: [email protected]




PROGRAMME STRUCTURE : BACHELOR OF BUILDING SURVEYING (SESSION 2011/2012)

CATEGORY

NO

CODE

SUBJECT

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 TOTAL CREDIT

PRE-REQUISITE

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8

FACULTY COURSES

(106 Credit)

1 BCEC 1101 Environmental Science & Sustainable 3 3

2 BCEC 1102 Law Studies 3 3

3 BCEC 1103 Structure Analysis 3 3

4 BCEC 1104 Material & Construction 3 3

5 BCEC 1105 Building Services 3 3

6 BCEC 1206 Structure Design 3 3 BCEC1103

7 BCEC 1207 Construction Technology I 3 3 BCEC1104

8 BCEC 1108 Building Law 3 3

9 BCEC 2101 Development Studies 5 5

10 BCEC 2102 M&E Services 3 3

11 BCEC 2103 Building Procurement & Specification 3 3

12 BCEC 2204 Construction Technology II 3 3 BCEC1207

13 BCEC 2205 Building Control & Design 5 5 BCEC2101

14 BCEC 2106 Building Pathology & Dilapidation 4 4

15 BCEC 2107 Maintenance Management 3 3

16 BCEC 2108 Building surveying Computer Aided 3 3

17 BCEC 3201 Building Services Audit 4 4 BCEC2205

18 BCEC 3202 Building Measurement and Analysis 6 6 BCEC2106

19 BCEC 3103 Maintenance Technique 3 3

20 BCEC 3104 Facilities Management 3 3

21 BCEC 3205 Project Management 4 4 BCEC3201

22 BCEC 3206 Building Conservation Studies 4 4 BCEC3202

23 BCEC 3107 Safety Management and Risk 3 3

24 BCEC 3108 Research Methodology 2 2

25 BCEC 4101 Professional Practice 3 3

26 BCEC 4102 Building Fire Audit 3 3

27 BCEC 4103 Building Economic & Business 2 2

28 BCEC 4104 Construction Law 2 2

29 BCEC 4280 Academic Project 4 4 BCEC3108

30 BCEC 4281 Industrial Training 10 10 BCEC4280

UNIVERSITY COURSES (18 Credit)

31 GXEX 1401 Information Technology 1 1

32 GXEX 1414 Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization (TITAS )*

2

33 GXEX 1411 Ethnic Relationship 2 2

34 GXEX 1413 Introduction to Malaysia** 2 2

35 Co-Curriculum 2 2

36 GXEX 1412 Basic of Entrepreneurship Culture Course

2

2

37 English 1 3 3

38 English 2 3 3

39 University Elective Course 3 3

TOTAL CREDIT 16 17 18 17 16 16 14 10 124

TOTAL SUBJECTS 6 6 6 5 4 5 5 1 37

Note : * Exemptions of credit for international students ** Course offered to non-Malaysian students in lieu of Ethnic Relationship


PROGRAMME STRUCTURE : BACHELOR OF BUILDING SURVEYING (SESSION 2011/2012)

COMPONENTS

YEAR 1 (Bachelor of Building Surveying)

TOTAL CREDIT

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE CREDIT COURSE

CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT

Compulsory University Courses

GXEX1401 Information Skills 1 GXEX1412 Basic of Entrepreneurship Culture

2

9

English 1 3 English 2 3

Programme Core Courses

BCEC1101 Environmental Science and Sustainability

3 BCEC1105 Building Services 3

24

BCEC1102 Legal Studies 3 BCEC1206 Structural Design 3

BCEC1103 Structural Analysis 3 BCEC1207 Construction Technology I 3

BCEC1104 Material and Construction 3 BCEC1108 Building Law 3

TOTAL CREDIT 16 TOTAL CREDIT 17 33

COMPONENTS


TOTAL CREDIT


COURSE CODE




GXEX1411/ GXEX1413

Ethnic Relations/ Introduction to Malaysia

2 GXEX1414 Islamic & Asian Civilisation 2

6

Co-Curriculum 2


BCEC 2101 Development Appraisal 5 BCEC2205 Building Design and

Control 5

29

BCEC 2102 Mechanical & Electrical Services

3 BCEC2106

Building Pathology 4

BCEC 2103 Building Procurement and Specification

3 BCEC2107

Maintenance Management 3

BCEC 2204 Construction Technology II

3

BCEC2108 Computer-Aided Building Surveying

3



COMPONENTS


TOTAL CREDIT


COURSE CODE




Elective Courses 3 3


BCEC3201 Building Services Audit 4 BCEC3205 Project Management 4

29

BCEC3202 Building Measurement & Analysis

6 BCEC3206 Building Conservation Studies

4

BCEC3103 Maintenance Techniques 3 BCEC3107 Safety and Risk Management

3

BCEC3104 Facilities Management 3 BCEC3108 Research Methodology 2


COMPONENTS


TOTAL CREDIT


COURSE CODE




BCEC4101 Professional Practice 3

BCEC4281 Industrial Training 10 24

BCEC4102 Building Fire Audit 3

BCEC4103 Building Economics and Business

2

BCEC4104 Construction Law 2

BCEC4280 Academic Project 4


OVERALL TOTAL CREDIT : 124


PROGRAMME CORE COURSES BCEC 1101 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY 3 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to the concept of environmental science within sustainable built environment and human

lifestyle which is affected by lighting, ventilation and acoustic systems. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. identify the concept of environmental science into design proposals; 2. outline the parameters of building comfort within the aspects of climate, ventilation, lighting and

sound; and 3. explain the need of building science within the scope of sustainability. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 40% Final Examination 60% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS8, CT1, CT2, EM1, TS1, TS2

BCEC 1102 LEGAL STUDIES 3 credits Synopsis of Course Contents This course focuses on Malaysian Legal System, tort and contract. It includes the principles and sources

of Malaysian law, processes, systems and procedures, common law, statute and equity. This course covers the law of contract (Contracts Act 1950) emphasizing on capacity, consideration, intention to create legal relation and methods of discharging of contracts. It will also include the types of remedies covering damages, specific performance and injunction by making a specific reference to the Specific Relief Act 1950. The law of torts includes negligence, duty of care, breach of duty, causation, remoteness, professional negligence, nuisance and trespass to land.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. explain the Malaysian Legal System; 2. identify the principles, sources, processes and procedures of the Malaysian legal system, tort and

contract; 3. practice knowledge on the Malaysian Legal System; and 4. clarify the principle and procedure of law of tort and contract. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 40% Final Examination 60% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS8, CT1, CT2, EM1, LL1

BCEC 1103 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 3 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to building structures and design. Building loading, forces and reaction in structures.

Concurrent coplanar forces, non-current coplanar forces and moment of forces. Framed structures. Material strength and safety factors. Axial forces, shear force and bending moment.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. identify the type of building structures and loading; 2. calculate the loads react on the building members; 3. analyse the forces react on the building structures; and 4. calculate a safe building member section.


Assessment: Continuous Assessment 60% Final Examination 40% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, EM1, LL1, CT1, CT2, TS1, TS2

BCEC 1104 MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION 3 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to construction industry, building construction principles, methods and processes for low rise

building; construction activities and parties involved; civil and building works; building structures and elements; sub structures, super structures, building materials and finishes.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. state the principles, design and methods in low rise building construction; 2. compare suitable types of material and construction methods for low rise building; and 3. identify construction activities and processes involved. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 60% Final Examination 40% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, TS1, TS2,TS3, EM1, LL1

BCEC 1105 BUILDING SERVICES 3 credit Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to various type of building services system on low rise and high rise buildings; water supply

and sanitation system, drainage and waste water system, reservoir system, plumbing system, garbage disposal system, installation of gas supply and fire fighting system.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. explain various type of services in buildings; 2. discuss the design, installation and location of equipment in services system; and 3. describe the needs and limitations of building services systems. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 40% Final Examination 60% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, EM1, LL1, CT1, CT2, CT3, TS1, TS2,TS3

BCEC 1206 STRUCTURAL DESIGN 2 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to the basic of structural design. Properties of reinforced concrete, timber and steel. Loading

distribution and load analysis. Design concrete beam, slab and column using the design chart. Design timber structures using elastic theory. Design steel structure

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. prepare structural drawing for low-rise building; 2. calculate the loads and forces react on the building members; 3. design reinforced concrete, timber and steel structures; and 4. produce detail drawing for reinforced concrete. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 60% Final Examination 40% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS8, EM1, LL1, CT1, CT2, TS1, TS2


BCEC 1207 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I 3 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to construction industry, building construction principles, methods and processes for high

rise building; site preparation and machineries; building frames, roof system, elements, materials and finishes; piling and basement; fundamental of building alteration

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. explain the principles, design and methods in high rise building construction; 2. identify preliminary construction activities and machineries; and 3. select suitable construction methods for high rise building. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 60% Final Examination 40% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS8, EM1, LL1, CT1, CT2, CT3, TS1, TS2,TS3

BCEC 1108 BUILDING LAW 4 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Requirements of the National Land Code 1965, Local Government Act 1976, Town & Country Planning

Act 1976, Federal Territory (Planning) Act 1982, Environmental Quality Act 1974, Road, Drainage & Building Act 1974, Uniform Building By-Laws 1984, Strata Title Act 1985, National Heritage Act 2005, Building and Common Properties

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. describe the principles and working of specific legislative provisions in relation to land development

and building; 2. interpret and apply the basic principles of building law in the construction and surveying context; and 3. apply the knowledge of building to monitor compliance with relevant legislation. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 50% Final Examination 50% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS5, CS6, CS8, CT1, CT2, TS1, TS2, TS3, EM1, EM2, EM3, LL1

BCEC 2101 DEVELOPMENT APPRAISAL 5 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Exposure to urban planning, property development system, related planning acts and methods for

development process; development control system and planning practice; planning criteria and technical requirements; planning guidelines and standards; plans checking and planning approval processes. Also introduction to town and country planning; planning practice; planning principle; and urban development concepts.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. discuss aspect of site planning, planning approval process and purpose of town planning; 2. analyse design and development control in planning practice; 3. perform site survey and site analysis; 4. interpret general land development scheme; and 5. evaluate layout plan. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 100% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS7, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, TS1,

TS2,TS3, EM1, EM2, EM3, LL1, LL2


BCEC 2102 MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES 3 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to the various type of M&E systems within a building such as type of cable, telephone and

communication system, safety and security system, mechanical transportation system, air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation system, lighting and electrical system, and Building Automation System (BAS).

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. explain the various type of mechanical and electrical (M&E), plus other systems that are related to

a building; 2. identify the needs of mechanical and electrical system within a building; and 3. determine simple mechanical and electrical systems installed within a building. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 40% Final Examination 60% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS8, EM1, LL1, CT1, TS1, TS2, TS3

BCEC 2103 BUILDING PROCUREMENT AND SPECIFICATION 3 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to the standard methods of quantification and specification (SMM 2&7). Application of

measurement forms and measurement collection methods and description design. Quantification for renovation works, refurbishment, internal and external buildings and estimation Types of contract: Built, Operate and Transfer (BOT), direct negotiation, design and built, turnkey, lump sum, joint venture, and privatization. Contract process and procedures, Contract liability, Document for appointment of contractor (performance bond, insurance, etc.)

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. explain the standard of measurement methods in construction work; 2. identify the type, process, procedure and liability of contract and process and procedure to engage

employment of contractors and consultants; 3. prepare job specification and quotations (JKR/PAM) and construction price estimation for internal and

external building measurement work; and 4. determine method of payment for variation order (VO). Assessment: Continuous Assessment 60% Final Examination 40% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS8, EM1, LL1, CT1

BCEC 2204 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II 3 credits (Pre-Requisite BCEC 1207) Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to heavy substructure works and advanced building construction system; prefabricated

building systems; pre-cast concrete; pre-stress and post-tension concrete; formworks; false works and scaffoldings; advanced contemporary materials and external works

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. distinguish heavy substructure works and advanced building construction system; 2. explore alternative construction methods for high-rise buildings; and 3. explain methods for complex constructions.


Assessment: Continuous Assessment 60% Final Examination 40% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS8, EM1, LL1, CT1, CT2, CT3, TS1, TS2, TS3

BCEC 2205 BUILDING DESIGN AND CONTROL 5 credits (Pre-Requisite BCEC 2101) Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to technical, architectural and construction drawings; building design theories and concepts;

legal requirements in building design; site and existing building analysis; building alterations. Introduction to Uniform Building By-law 1984 and Road, Drainage & Building Acts 1995, Certificate of Fitness (CF) approvals and building

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. apply technical, architectural and construction drawings; 2. explain process and procedures for building plan approval and issuance of Certificate of Fitness for

Occupation; 3. propose building alteration design; 4. evaluate design requirements for building plan approval; and 5. evaluate legislative requirement for building plan approval. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 100% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS7, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT5, CT6, TS1,

TS2, TS3, TS4, TS5, EM1, EM2, EM3, LL1, LL2, LS1

BCEC 2106 BUILDING PATHOLOGY AND DILAPIDATION 4 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to various types of building defects occurred on building fabrics and structures;

understanding material behaviour due to mechanical, biological, chemical and environmental agents; deterioration on modern and traditional materials. Introduction to building inspection and measurement techniques with appropriate apparatus; remedial techniques. Preparation of building defect report.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. assess various building defects, material behaviours and deterioration agents; 2. adopt building defect investigation and measurement techniques; 3. diagnose building defects using suitable and relevant tools; and 4. produce building defect report. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 60% Final Examination 40% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS7, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT5, CT6, TS1,

TS2, TS3, EM1, EM2, EM3, LL1, LL2, LL5, LS1, LS2, KK1

BCEC 2107 MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT 3 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to the various type of building maintenance; planned and preventive building

maintenance methods; economical and efficient maintenance; maintenance and tasks organizational chart; maintenance activities; supervision and monitoring; and administration of contracting works. Exposure to sustainable building performance to provide a comfortable and productive environment to building users.


Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. explain the various method and procedure of building maintenance management and expenditure;

and 2. identify the needs and requirements of building maintenance and operation, and propose economical

planning for maintenance and expenditure. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 40% Final Examination 60% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, TS1, TS2, TS3, EM1, EM2,

EM3, LL1, LL2, LS1

BCEC 2108 COMPUTER-AIDED BUILDING SURVEYING 3 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to the project planning and management using computer applications. i.e. Computer Aided

Design & Drafting, Microsoft Project and Computer Maintenance Management System. Exposure to the types and component of computer application, the use in designing and measuring buildings, the operation system and relevant image processing. Design drawing and project management through 2-Dimensional graphics using appropriate computer software.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. prepare visual presentation and communication within computer application; 2. apply computerized drawing techniques; and 3. produce technical drawings using computer software. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 100% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS8, CT1, LL1

BCEC 3201 BUILDING SERVICES AUDIT 4 credits (Pre-Requisite BCEC 2205) Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction of detailed plan checking on building services and facilities installation, layout, installation

point, size and numbers required, lighting and ventilation, fire fighting equipment, safety control, building transportation system and building automation system based on local act and regulation with other international standard guidelines and related rules of thumb. Introduction to the evaluation of fire aspect and safety risk in building; forms of risk that contribute to loss of life, facilities and its effects on socio economic; existing building design legislation requirements and standards.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. analyse problems in buildings services system which include its installation, operation and function

based on by-law requirements and other guidelines; 2. inspect building services design requirement through calculation and plan checking methods; 3. evaluate the provision of the services layout in the buildings based on local practice, required sizes,

amount and certain calculations; and 4. explain the importance of optimum and effective performance of building services. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 100% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS7, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT5, CT6, TS1,

TS2, TS3, EM1, EM2, LL1, LL2, LS1, LS3


BCEC 3202 BUILDING MEASUREMENT & ANALYSIS 6 credits (Pre-Requisite BCEC 2106) Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to site survey and use of equipment for data collection and recording. Application of building

surveying works: preliminary survey and site analysis, building measurement and condition survey, preparation of as-built plans. Analysis and preparation comprehensive report.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. apply methods and procedures of building measurement and building defect investigation tools

produce existing building plan; 2. record chronology of building alteration; 3. analyse building defects; 4. propose corrective method and maintenance planning; and 5. prepare condition survey and measured survey report.

Assessment: Continuous Assessment 100% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS7, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT5, CT6, TS1,

TS2, TS3, EM1, EM2, LL1, LL2, LS1, LS3, KK1

BCEC 3103 MAINTENANCE TECHNIQUES 3 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to the principle and techniques of building maintenance; landscape maintenance

operations; insect and pest control; health and safety aspects of workers/contractors in maintenance work. Exposure to sustainable building performance to provide a comfortable and productive environment to building users

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. discuss the principle and techniques of building maintenance; 2. differentiate the techniques of building maintenance for old and new buildings; 3. evaluate the nature, purpose and appropriate application of various types of maintenance; 4. determine specification writings for maintenance works; and 5. propose maintenance and remedial techniques. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 50% Final Examination 50% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, TS1, TS2, TS3, EM1,

EM2, LL1, LL2, LL3, LS1, LS3

BCEC 3104 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 3 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to facilities management and its relation to building design and operation; strategic facilities

operation management for organizations; the relationship between facilities management and building performance to ensure productive working environment. Exposure to sustainable asset management and facilities maintenance; and diagnosis of Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) method to upgrade corrective operation; procurement of facilities project through service level agreement or contracts based on continuous performance; health and security awareness within workplace design.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. apply the techniques of asset maintenance and effective operation; 2. evaluate facilities operation techniques for commercial organization; 3. appraise facilities performance level for a work place; and 4. propose upgrading for facilities components.


Assessment: Continuous Assessment 40% Final Examination 60% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, TS1, TS2, TS3, EM1, EM2,

EM3, LL1, LL2, LL3, LS1, LS2, LS3

BCEC 3205 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4 credits (Pre-Requisite BCEC 3201) Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to construction project management concept; project planning: scheduling, accusation,

monitoring and control and processes involved in construction project; time management techniques, costing and quality in construction project; document and contract procedure; project feasibility; total project management; and decision making skills of a proposed project

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 50% Final Examination 50% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS7, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT5, CT6, TS1,

TS2, TS3, TS5, TS6, EM1, EM2, EM3, LL1, LL2, LS1, LS2, LS3, KK1

BCEC 3206 BUILDING CONSERVATION STUDIES 4 credits (Pre-Requisite BCEC 3202) Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to legal aspect and specific needs relevant to historical buildings. Concepts and

technology of conservation, preservation and restoration, including its limitations. Analysis of design and evaluation according to needs, issues and problems occurred in the given conservation project. Introduction to conservation method and the application of the National Heritage Act 2005; building and surrounding area investigation method through data collection; process and procedures of checking plans, defects checklist and approval; investigation of building structure and materials; investigation of building services, maintenance and repair works.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. discuss the conservation concepts, techniques and methods; 2. determine various architectural styles; 3. apply knowledge of legislation relating to building conservation; 4. perform checking plans for approval of building preservation and conservation processes; and 5. propose conservation works for historical buildings. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 100% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS7, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT5, CT6, CT7,

TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, TS5, EM1, EM2, EM3, LL1, LL2, LL3, LS1, LS2, LS3


BCEC 3107 SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT 3 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to risk, health and safety in construction industry: risk and danger, legislation and safety

acts: OSHA 1994, building works guidelines; Role, importance and safety and health management: characteristics, policy, investigative methods, manuals and procedures; Accidents at site: report, monitoring and prevention. Explanation of current case studies which are related to safety and health issues in the construction industry.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. discuss the role and importance of risk, safety and health management 2. discuss health and safety scenarios in the construction industry in Malaysia 3. evaluate the needs of health and safety management in the construction industry on related

legislation 4. produce technical report based on health and safety management in the construction industry Assessment: Continuous Assessment 60% Final Examination 40% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, TS1, TS2, TS3, EM1,

EM3, LL1, LL2, LS1

BCEC 3108 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 2 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Explore suitable quantitative and qualitative research methods, analytical thinking and literature review.

Outline individual research project for conducting a dissertation. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. evaluate literature review critically; 2. evaluate suitability of research method for different research problems; and 3. produce research proposal. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 100% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, EM1, EM2, LL1, LL2, LL3

BCEC 4101 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction and understanding of the career of professional building surveyor, responsibilities and

relationship with various professions, organizations and parties in construction industry. Area of services offered by building surveyor, roles, practice methods, ethics, quality and basic skills in building surveying. Contractual obligations: contractual relationship, liability, duties, insurance, method of payment and charges, fees, variation order, contractual relationship between consultants and client. Main purposes of appointment and interview for building surveyors and their involvement in building control.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. discuss professional codes and ethics of building surveying profession; 2. critically discuss the methods and regulations in building surveying; and 3. critically analyse building surveyor’s roles as consultant professional officer or surveyor in both public

and private service.


Assessment: Continuous Assessment 40% Final Examination 60% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT5, TS1, TS2, TS3, EM1,

EM2, EM3, LL1, LL2, LL3, LS1

BCEC 4102 BUILDING FIRE AUDIT 3 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to the evaluation of fire aspect and safety risk in building; forms of risk that contribute to loss

of life, facilities and its effects on socio economic; existing building design legislation requirements and standards.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. discuss the aspect of fire and safety risk in building;

2. evaluate legislation requirements and standards of fire and safety in building design; and 3. analyse the risk and probability of fire occurrences in the existing building. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 60% Final Examination 40% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT5, TS1, TS2, TS3, EM1,

EM2, EM3, LL1, LL2, LS1

BCEC 4103 BUILDING ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 2 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to construction industry, construction firm, building cost, cost control and planning

mechanism, and development cost; supply and demand; and building life cycle cost. Principles of macro and micro economics. Introduction to small business finance

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. evaluate the roles of different agencies in the construction industry, the supply and supply and

demand within the construction industry; 2. compare economical building cost control and planning mechanism, and building life cycle cost; and 3. discuss sound economic argument for investment. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 60% Final Examination 40% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, TS1, TS2, TS3, LL1, KK1, KK2

BCEC 4104 CONSTRUCTION LAW 2 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to the principles of construction law, the roles and objectives of construction law,

construction contracts and related problems. It includes construction organisation structure, problems and responsibilities of the parties involved in the contract, risk allocation and claims. It will also cover the types of repudiation, litigation and alternative dispute resolutions.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. construction law Evaluate the principles of construction law; and 2. Apply construction law in construction contracts and related problems.


Assessment: Continuous Assessment 50% Final Examination 50% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS5, CS6, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT5, TS1, LL1, LL2, EM1, EM2

BCEC 4280 ACADEMIC PROJECT 3 credits (Pre-Requisite BCEC 3108) Synopsis of Course Contents Preparation of research report related to building surveying field by applying suitable research

methodology, processes and techniques. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. critically analyse problems of an academic or practical significance in building surveying field apply

appropriate methods and processes; and 2. evaluate the application of theoretical concepts in practical context produce project dissertation. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 100% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS7, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, EM1, EM2,

LL1, LL2, LL3, LS1, LS2

BCEC 4281 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING 3 credits Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to professional working environment; applying comprehensive building surveying skills as

well as building construction knowledge; expose to actual working environment by practice interpersonal skills and effective teamwork

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. apply classroom learning in the actual building industry working environment; 2. possess interpersonal and related building surveying managerial and technical skills; 3. appreciate work ethics and professionalism in real working environment; and 4. appreciate the building surveying profession in building industry. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 100% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS7, CS8, CT1, CT6, CT7, TS1, TS3, EM1,

EM3, LL1, LL2, LL3, LS1

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