THE PROJECT

BRIEFARINA NADIA BINTI FARID

(0324105)

AHMAD SYAFIQ DEEN BIN ABDUL RAHMAN DEEN(0325116)

INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY(QSB30105)FNBE 0715

LECTURERS: PUAN HASMANIRA MOKHTAR, MS ANN SEE PENG

Contents

INTRODUCTION 3

SITE INTRODUCTION 4

SITE PLAN 6

SITE CONTEXTUAL STUDY 7

SITE ANALYSIS & OBSERVATION 8

ARINA’S PROPOSAL 14

SYAFIQ’S PROPOSAL 27

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INTRODUCTION

In this assignment, we were required to create a development proposal, or a Project Brief, where we were assigned to find a specific empty land that is sized between 50m x 50m(2500m2) to 50m x 70m(3500m2) to initiate a small construction project in a group of two, consisting of Ahmad Syafiq Deen and I.

According to the brief, we were advised to be in a group of 2 and visit the site to create a report of the empty land. It was crucial that the size of the empty land should not be smaller than 50m x 50m or exceed 50m x 70m. In our report, we had to include a site plan, site analysis, and an observation. However, individually, each of us had to create our own separate proposals, and serve the land in one or a combination of two of the purposes, such as recreational, commercial, industrial, agricultural, tourism or residential area, according to the surroundings of the site, which is why the site analysis and observation are important.

The main objectives of this project are to enable students to develop an understanding of the building team, its organization, duties and inter-relations within which they will seek employment, career progression or further study, as well as to develop an awareness of their professional responsibilities and to appreciate their profession in the construction industry.

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SITE INTRODUCTIONThe empty land is situated along Jalan Setia Murni 6 in Bukit Damansara, and takes approximately 20 minutes to get here by car from Taylor’s Lakeside University Campus. The size of the site is 3348m2, which meets the requirement of the brief.

Bukit Damansara is a township and affluent suburb in Kuala Lumpur. There are limited commercial developments in the residential areas, which forces the residents to drive to the city centre or the nearest township to them, Bangsar, which is 11 minutes away by road, for basic facilities, especially groceries and recreation.

The site is surrounded by a residential area, with a mosque being 750m away, a primary school, SK Bukit Damansara, being 1.6km away, and a secondary school, SMK Seri Hartamas, being 3.7km away, as well as a commercial area, Plaza Damansara being nearby. However, Plaza Damansara is limited in catering to the needs of the residents in terms of groceries and recreation.

The land has been left empty without any reason, and no real estate companies have tried to sell off or claim the land to make any sort of development on it, despite having a lot of potential to serve and benefit the residents in the surroundings. After much

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surveying and consultation with our tutor, Ms Ann, we decided to start on the development proposal.

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SITE PLAN

As we can see from the diagram above, the site is located in the midst of a residential area, with a commercial centre and a mosque nearby. The people who are going to use this commercial area are residents, and people who work at the commercial centre.

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SITE CONTEXTUAL STUDY

*The purple highlights are the residential areas.

As you can see from the diagram above, residential areas surround the empty land.

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SITE ANALYSIS AND OBSERVATION

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Circulation

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Current Condition

The site is unkempt. The grass is overgrown, and maintenance is a rarity. It’s been left abandoned for years, and as mentioned before, no real estate companies have tried to sell it off. The overgrown grass made it difficult to go around the site and observe, as well as take proper pictures. In addition, there are also a lot of rodents living and breeding here.

The pedestrian sidewalks are covered in moss and the terrain isn’t stable. It was unpleasant to walk on. They also act as poor drainage and sewage systems, which explain the overgrown moss and unpleasant smell emitting from it.

The terrain of the open space is tiered, which makes it difficult to build on, as more cost, work and manpower need to be added to make the land flat and suitable for construction.

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Drainage

Overall, the drainage system is poor, and because of this poor drainage system, it causes the erosion and crack of the sidewalks. In addition, it also causes the site to flood during heavy rain. On the other hand, it causes mould to grow on the sidewalks, which in turn, emits a really bad smell to the surroundings.

Also, the drainage is exposed and covered with moss, which isn’t a very pleasant sight.

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EXISTING STRUCTURES AND VEGETATIONS

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STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES

Strengths: Situated in a residential area, which has the potential to bring in a crowd if a

recreational area is proposed, and generate revenue if a commercial area is proposed.

The open space is wide, which provides a wide variety of developments. The roads are not congested, which makes traffic flow stable, and easier for

residents to access the site.

Weaknesses: It is situated in a residential area, which, if the site becomes a success or a

popular attraction or social hub, may cause traffic congestion as overcrowding occurs. This causes discomfort towards the residents and noise pollution, as well as difficulty for them to leave their houses.

The drainage and sewage systems are poor, which means more cost needs to be added to make amends to a lot of measures.

The open space receives a lot of sunlight, especially the afternoon. This repels residents from going to it.

The existing trees don’t provide enough shade for pedestrians. The area does not have a lamppost, so visibility at night is limited.

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ARINA NADIA’S PROPOSAL

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INTRODUCTION

I am proposing a single storey commercial area consisting of a grocery store and a restaurant, complete with a parking lot and the loading/unloading areas for stock or garbage trucks to go to.

The area is easily accessible for residents in the area or nearby, and they can either walk here or travel a short distance by car. The objective of this proposal is to encourage the residents to be more sustainable by saving fuel from going to the city centre for amenities.

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SKETCH PLAN

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According to the diagram, there will only be one way in and out. Lorries carrying stock or garbage trucks are able to access the loading/unloading area and then exit by making a U-turn. In addition, the cars at the car park can exit easily if they were to park their cars backs facing the trees.

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BUBBLE DIAGRAM

CONCEPT

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AIMTo provide an easy approach for the residents nearby to purchase their basic amenities or enjoy a meal out, and encourage them to be more sustainable in terms of saving their vehicle fuel, as well as time.

TARGET CROWDThe residents living in the surroundings, especially those who don’t have access to a vehicle or can’t drive to go to the nearest restaurant or grocery store.

RATIONALEThe grocery store provides a wide array of basic household needs for the residents within a short drive away or walking distance. The restaurant offers an area where families and friends can hold small gatherings and events or just enjoy a quick meal nearby without going into the busy, overcrowded city or town centre to the malls.In addition, there are also ramps that can help the disabled and injured gain access to the facilities.

BENEFITSThis area creates a convenient place for the residents to purchase their basic amenities or enjoy a meal if they don’t have the time to cook, in which they will reduce road trips to the city, and in turn decrease the want for expensive road widening. In addition to that, residents living close by will value the chance of having some commercial uses just a short drive away or within walking distance. Hence, this helps the community become more sustainable.

IMPACTSWith a commercial area, comes an increase in traffic flow. This will likely cause traffic congestion within the surrounding residential areas, due to the residents who live nearby or in neighbouring townships travelling there to acquire basic amenities or have their meals at the restaurant. Moreover, the increase in traffic flow equals overcrowding. The parking lot only caters to those who live just a short drive away. Hence, there will also be not enough parking spaces.In addition to that, there will be an increase in the residential property value, especially in the likelihood of the commercial area, particularly the restaurant, being a huge success and gaining popularity, attracting attention from outside areas.

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PROFESSIONS INVOLVED ––– What are their tasks?

1) Architect –– involved with the early stages of the project.a) Responsible for creating a design concept that meets the requirements of the

client and delivers a facility suitable for the needed use. b) Meet with the client to determine all the requirements and degrees of the

planned project.c) Deal with local and federal jurisdictions about regulations and building codes. d) Obey local planning and zoning laws, such as required setbacks, height

limitations, parking requirements and land use.e) Put projects to tender on behalf of their clients.f) Advise on the award of the project to a general contractorg) Examine the progress of the work during construction.h) Review contractor shop drawings and other submittals.i) Prepare and issue site instructionsj) Provide construction contract administration and Certificates for Payment to the

contractor.k) Prepare feasibility reports, building audits, the designs of buildings, structures,

and the spaces among them.l) Participates in developing the requirements of the client in the building.

2) Quantity Surveyor –– involved with construction costs and contracts.a) Responsible in cost planning and commercial management throughout the

entire life cycle of the project from the beginning to post-completion.b) Risk management and calculationc) Give procurement advice and assistance during the tendering proceduresd) Involve in tender analysis and agreement of the contract sume) Responsible for commercial management and contract administrationf) Offer assistance in dispute resolutiong) Involved in set capitalisationh) Responsible for interim valuations and payment assessmenti) Involved in the cost management processj) Assess the additional costs of design variations

3) Landscape Architect –– ensures that all plans meet the current building codes and local and federal ordinances.a) Contribute to the planning, aesthetic and functional design, location,

management and maintenance of infrastructure, and major development projects.

b) Involved in landscape assessments including environmental and visual impact assessments to arrange policies or notify new developments.

c) Inspect sites and analyse factors such as climate, soil, flora, fauna, surface and drainage.

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d) Consult with clients and give suggestions regarding methods of work and sequences of operations for projects related to the landscape and built environment.

e) Identify and develop appropriate solutions regarding the quality and use of the built environment in urban, suburban and rural areas and making designs, plans and working drawings, specifications of work, cost estimates and time schedules.

f) Monitor the realisation and inspecting the construction of proposals to ensure compliance with plans, specifications of work, cost estimates and time schedules.

g) Conduct research, prepare scientific papers and technical reports, develop policy, teaching, and advise on aspects regarding landscape architecture.

h) Manage projects of large scale landscape planning and design projects including management of other consultants such as engineers, architects and planners.

4) Structural Engineer –– analyse, design, plan, and research structural components and systems.a) Responsible for engineering design and analysisb) Specialise in particular fields, such as bridge engineering, building engineering,

pipeline engineering, industrial structures, or special mechanical structures.

5) Civil Engineer –– design, construct, supervise, operate, and maintain large construction projects and systemsa) Starting technical and feasibility studies including site investigationsb) Communicating with clients and a variety of professionals, such as Architect.c) Using a range of computer packages for evolving detailed designsd) Undertaking intricate and tiresome calculationse) Compiling job specs and supervising tendering proceduresf) Resolving design and development problemsg) Ensuring projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and

on timeh) Managing budgets and project resourcesi) Arranging material and equipment purchases and deliveriesj) Making sure the project fulfils the legal requirementsk) Evaluating the sustainability and environmental impact of projects

6) Electrical Engineer –– involved in projects from the concept and detail of the design, through to implementation, testing and handover.a) Design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipmentb) Identifying customer requirementsc) Designing systems and productsd) Reading design specifications and technical drawingse) Researching suitable solutions and estimating costs and timescales

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f) Communicating with clients and contractorsg) Designing and conducting testsh) Recording, analysing and interpreting test datai) Proposing modifications and retesting productsj) Qualifying the final product or systemk) Servicing and maintaining equipmentl) Preparing product documentation, writing reports and giving presentations

7) Contractor –– responsible for daily oversight of a construction sitea) A manager of the projectb) Managing the workersc) Involved in the overall coordination of a projectd) Responsible for providing all of the material, equipment, labour, and services

necessarye) Pertaining for building permitsf) Safeguarding the propertyg) Offering temporary utilities on siteh) Dealing with personnel on sitei) Conveying site surveying and engineeringj) Getting rid of or recycling of construction wastek) Monitoring schedules and costsl) Maintaining accurate records

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AHMAD SYAFIQ DEEN’S PROPOSAL

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IntroductionFor this assignment, my partner Arina Nadia and I were tasked to propose a small construction project at a piece of empty land not smaller than 50m x 50m or larger than 50m x 70m.For this assignment, I have proposed that a public swimming pool should be built here. One of the biggest reason for doing so is because based on my studies, there are no public swimming pools around Bukit Damansara.The public swimming pool will provide a number of facilities including a swimming pool that will be around 37.5 metres long, 16.5 metres wide and 11 feet deep. It will include a kid’s section that will be 3 feet deep, a changing room that includes showers and a café.

Rationale, Benefits and Impacts

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AimTo provide a recreational area for residents to make it more convenient to swim, which is a very healthy and beneficial physical activity.Target CrowdThe residents living in the surroundings, inclusive of all ages.RationaleI have proposed that a swimming pool should be built here because Hartamas is a residential area that does not have a swimming pool. Another reason is that the swimming pool can be easily accessed as it is located at the roadside. BenefitsThe swimming pool can serve the residents of Hartamas as a recreational area. Swimming is a very healthy and beneficial physical activity for all ages. Swimming classes can also be done here so parents can send their kids to swimming lessons without having the trouble to go very far. The café can be a good place for leisure and eating. This place can also be a venue for pool parties. ImpactsThe impacts of constructing this public swimming pool area is there will be air and noise pollution during the construction. When the swimming pool is completed however, if it is not maintained, it will be dirty and not many people will come. The size of the pool and the parking spots are also designed for the number of residents in the area. If a lot of people from other places come, overcrowding may occur.

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Bubble Diagram

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Sketch Plan

Traffic Flow

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Concept

The Building

The Swimming Pool

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The Café

Locker Room and Shower

The Toilets

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Professions Involved

Architect Provides the site requirements, creates concepts of the site and translates the

concept of the swimming pool to reality. Finds out the sites requirements, which includes construction methods and

strategy, timing, costs, selection of materials and aesthetic value. Conducts site analysis before the design stage. Provides a design plan that is functional, logical, and has high aesthetic value

that satisfies the client. Prepare an overall project timeline for the construction of the swimming pool. Serve as an agent to submit the drawings to authorities for approval. Awards tenders and contract administration to contractors. Supervise the construction of the swimming pool. Submit modifications of the design during construction to the contractor if

needed. Ensures all operations runs smoothly.

Landscape Architect Oversees the design of the swimming pool. Establish general landscape requirements with clients. Conduct preliminary assessment and site analysis of the site Presents proposals to clients, dealing with enquiries and negotiating any

amendments to the final design of the swimming pool. Selects materials and plants. Accurately prepare and present detailed plans and drawings, including

applications, construction details and specifications for the swimming pool. Monitors and checks work on site. Contacts suppliers in the building process. Authorising payment once the construction is completed.

Civil and Structural Engineer Designs the structure of the building to ensure it withstands stresses and

pressure. Choose appropriate materials to meet design specifications of the swimming

pool. Conducts stress analysis, analysis configurations of the basic structural

components of the building and calculates pressure, stress and strains that the structure will experience.

Ensure the safety of the building by providing a safety plan. Managing budgets and project resources.

Mechanical and Electrical Engineer

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Collaborate with the design consultants in coming out with a plan for electrical works.

Serve as a specialist in electrical works. Makes sure the building has proper ventilation. Make sure the electrical wiring, fire alarms and plugs are safely install

Contractor Tender for the job of constructing the swimming pool during earlier stages Perform and complete works of the construction within an agreed time and

budget when assigned. Cooperate with all other parties in the process of constructing the swimming

pool. Consult and give orders to workers during construction stage. Provide sufficient and relevant information to workers while building the

swimming pool. Ensures the building is accurately build as per drawings.

Plumbing Sub Contractor Serves as a specialist in plumbing works, Ensures the swimming pool works perfectly fine.

Supplier Supplies materials for the construction site of the swimming pool. Ensure the materials and equipment reach the site on time as per planned. Ensure the materials and equipment are safely transported and are of good

quality. Install and apply certain elements at site.

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