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TABLE OF CONTENT

INTRODUCTION

& OBJECTIVE

CONTENT &

TECHNICAL OBSERVATION

PHOTOS &

DESCRIPTION

LEARNING OUTCOMES

&

CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION

Figure 1: Site Visit to D’Latour Figure 2: Buildings under construction

Construction Site

We were given an assignment that involves the three modules, which are

Measurement 1, Construction Technology 1 and Building Materials, where

everyone of us needs to write and produce a construction site report.

The construction site visit was held on 21st November 2014 (Friday). It was

organized by our Measurement 1 lecturer, Sr. Ang Fuey Lin. The construction

site named D’Latour Construction Site and it is located nearby Taylor’s

University Lakeside Campus.

The purpose of the site visit was simple which is we needed to understand

and visualise the theory taught in class. The site visit would allow us to have a

hand on review and a clear understanding on constructing.

Before the day arrives, our name, student ID and I.C. number were collected

to confirm our attendance. All of us managed to attend this construction site visit.

We were also required to have our own safety helmet. In the beginning of that

day, there were some communication misunderstanding with our friends which

resulted to some delay of schedule. But nevertheless, we still reached and had a

blast of our time.

OBJECTIVES

To let us experience the actual working environment as a Quantity Surveyor

and understanding the situations in dealing with unsure or uncertain

circumstances such as weather conditions and to familiarize with the actual

working atmosphere on site where the risk may always be happened on site.

Hence, this will help us where we can adapt easily once we start to do work as a

Quantity Surveyor in the near future.

To gain more knowledge in understanding that what we have learnt from what

we have studied and also understand new things that we have not studied

before, which we can see in real life at the construction site such that it can

increase our knowledge on the basic construction process by observing the

workers and other information that are carried on site.

To broaden our horizons with information of the latest and newest

construction technology used on construction technology. We have a chance to

observe the usage of the construction equipment on site including mechanical

plants that commonly used on the construction site. To have an understanding of

how the building is constructed in relating with the drawings.

To give us an opportunity to explore and recognize different sorts of building

materials and construction technology used on the site.

To understand and be aware of the importance of safety on site where we

need to take care by following the safety precautions and other instructions that

will help us avoid any accidents or injuries that can happen in the future once we

enter into a construction site.

To make us understand the significance of teamwork and communication

skills while working together with the construction team members on site.

The most important is this outdoor experience provided us with a more in-

depth and hands on experience on Civil Engineering Construction. We were able

to question, understand and absorb the logic behind the machineries,

construction techniques, and methodology theory learnt in class.

CONTENT/ TECHNICAL OBSERVATION

The site visit was held on 21st of November 2014. A few days before we went

for the site visit, Sr. Ang Fuey Lin gave us a brief lecture about the safety

precautions that we should be alert of when we enter a construction site. The site

consisted of many possible death threats or potential threats where fatal

accidents can occur.

On the day of our site visit, some of us went there by car or carpooled while

the others walked to the site. The construction site, which is within the mature

township of Bandar Sunway is a stone's throw away from Taylor's University

Lakeside Campus. We took about five minutes to reach the construction site. As

we enter the construction area at 10am, the contractor and others who were in

charge of our site visit greeted us.

Upon arrival, we were all inspected, the management had to ensure that we

were all properly attired with safety helmet and covered shoes before we were

allowed to go in. A safety helmet or a head protection is required in all

construction industry where there is a threat of being injured by dropping objects,

collapsing structures and protruding extensions. It was a standard protocol at all

construction sites. Safety is after all the most important aspect in a construction

project. While we are wandering on the construction site, we should always be

aware of our steps. We must avoid stepping on the formworks as there might

have rails around the construction area. A tetanus shot is needed if we get hurt

by rusty nails.

On the way to the main entrance of the site, we observed what was around

the site.

Figure 3: All of us were gathered

outside the construction site.

Figure 4 Figure 5

Figure 6 Figure 7

Figure 4, 5, 6,7: The information boards or warning signs were well-placed as it

was facing the main entrance, which everyone could see it clearly and properly.

The first step to determining a good construction environment would be

safety. Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6 and Figure 7 have shown above which show

the safety signs to all the construction workers. The emphasis for safety can

never be enough, everyone working at the construction site would have to be

geared with safety equipments. Some of the basics are like wearing a helmet,

and wearing boots. This is to ensure that we would be less vulnerable to

accidents. With safety covered, workers are prepared and geared to do most of

the construction jobs. There are some that still require some profession. This is a

construction technique in a way because it boosts morale by giving everyone that

security of being safe, or less prone to accidents.

Figure 7: Information Board have

shown in front of the main entrance of

the site. Companies cooperating in this

project are DK-MY PROPERTIES

SDN BHD (developer), RDA-HARRIS

ARCHITECTS SDN BHD (architect),

PERUNDING BERKAT (mechanical

and electrical engineers),

PERUNDING OCS (civil and structural

engineer), ALPHA-OMEGA MATRIX

(quantity surveyor ) and PASUKHAS

CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD

(contractor).

As we were walking around the building, we saw a few temporary works

installed at the site. The whole construction area is fenced by vertical hoarding.

The close-boarded fence is used to stop unauthorized person access to site to

limit and record down the people that enter the site.

Figure 8: Vertical Hoarding

Before we were allowed to enter the construction building, the contractor and

Ms. Ang gave us a talk on the construction site safety. Safety helmet and safety

shoes are equally important to protect a person in the construction site. They

also reminded us not to wander around without permission as it is considered a

dangerous act. After a few minutes, we went into the construction site.

Figure 9: Temporary accommodation

for construction workers on site.

Figure 10 (Left): It is hard not to miss the tower

crane right after we stepped onto the site.

Figure 11 (Right): As we can see, the tower

crane is used for lifting and placing heavy

things or materials and transporting them to

other places.

Figure 11: Protection from

falling object or covered

walkway around the site.

Figure 12: Metal scaffolding

and piping scattering around

the floor area without

properly stacking in good

manner.

Figure 13: Genset will be

served as temporary power

supply on site.

After that the contractor briefed us about the building, which they are

constructing. The development name of this building is D’ Latour. It is a two

blocks 27-storey uniquely designed mixed property, which comprises of 629 units

of Designer Duplex Suites, 332 units of Service Residence and 10 F&B outlets

within the property. Only units above 20th floors have 2 car parks, the rest of the

units come with one car park. One of the signature features has to be the Azure

swimming pool on the common floor (5th floor), as well as the Azure Lounge

beneath the pool.

Currently, the construction has only finished the levels of the basement and

car park. Hence, due to the issue of safety reason, we as a lawful visitor can only

be limited to those few areas.

After that, we began out visit, which were starting from the basement level. On

the way to that area, we took many photos as the materials of our reports.

Figure 14: Clear

passageway with

rubbish-free and well-lit.

Figure 15: Basement level (car park)

Figure 16: Pre-cast concrete bricks are well

stacked on the floor.

Figure 17: Porland composite cement bags

properly stored in pallet form with proper heights

and correct stacking.

Figure 18: Well-organized stacking of pipes to prevent

slippage.

Figure 19: The electrical

wiring on top of the ceiling.

Figure 20:

Reinforced concrete

wall and floor slab.

Figure 21: Gap

appeared on

reinforced concrete

wall surface patch up

with polymerized

cement plastering for

strengthening the

structure.

Figure 21: Compliance

to safety requirement,

lift openings are

installed with

barricades.

Figure 22: Lift wall

starter steel bar with 40

mm diameter for

overlapping to the

upper level lift wall.

Figure 23: Edged of

upper floor slab

installed with

barricades to

compliance with safety

requirement.

Figure 24: Installation of

steel bars and formworks

in ground beam ready for

concrete casting.

Figure 25: Ground beam

stirrups spacing equally

and properly tied with

wires.

Figure 26: Supporting timber

framing to sides of formwork

in ground beam to prevent

from bulking during concrete

casting.

Figure 27: Timber framing are

properly supported to sides of

formwork for ground beam.

Figure 28: Rubbish bin

container full with unwanted

materials to be disposed from

site.

Figure 28: Hoisting of slab formwork to upper

floor level for installation.

Figure 29: Steel bars

fabrication yard are for

preparation such as

cutting and bending for

fabrication of steel bars.

Figure 30: Formworks to

slab are completed for

installation at upper floor

level.

Figure 31: Mobile

scaffoldings are

installed on site.

Figure 32: Fabricated wall formworks are

ready for installation.

Figure 33: Independent scaffolding

are properly installed on site for

plastering works.

Figure 34: Spotlight are provided on site

when carrying out construction works at

night.

Figure 35: Installation of steel bars reinforcement to walls

at upper wall level.

Figure 35: Diesel drums are

provided for machinery

usage.

Figure 36: Fabricated column

links are ready for installation.

Figure 37: Scaffolding

piping are properly stacked

on site.

Figure 38: Bar benders are

fabricating steel bars at

fabrication yard using bar

bender and cutter machine.

Figure 39: Temporary storage water tanks are

installed on site for works and workers usage

Construction Technology

a) Identify and explain the several types of formwork involved in the particular site together with its advantages and disadvantages.

Timber Formwork for a Concrete Column

b) Identify and explain the types of scaffolding available on site together with reasons on why that particular type of scaffolding is chosen.

Figure 10: Temporary Scaffold Stair

Figure 11: Temporary scaffold stair (overview) Widely used at construction site to

make an easy and temporary stair for carrying materials from one floor to

another.

On the site, these scaffold stairs are robust enough to carry heavy loads even

in adverse and toughest construction sites. The main advantage for using these

scaffold stairs is that these stairs can be reused again and again at construction

sites thereby reducing the cost incurred. The stairs are wisely fabricated keeping

in mind the safety standards and parameters provided by industry.

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