QSB 2514 Construction Technology 3

Construction Technology 3 is led by Mr Chiew Seng Khoon. The topics covered under this subject are various types of Industrialized Building System, retaining wall, dewatering system, curtain wall, prestressing technology,steel space frame roof and green building. Through this subject, I am able to update myself with the latest construction practices and processes for buildings as well as identify the various methods of building construction used today and before.

I enjoyed the moment in class. To provide us with a clearer and relevant understanding on the construction methods, videos are used as the aid of teaching during the lecture class. The class would be boring if it is only based on lecturer's talk. 

Mr Chew has outlined an assignment for us, in which we are able to understand the overall constructional concepts and procedures on the actual construction practice. In a team of four, we have decided to choose precast concrete components and blockwork as our main topic. Along the way, the process of dealing with assignment has actually taught me to understand the team dynamics and correct way to mobilize the power of teams. Gladly to say, I can work well with my team and able to complete the assignment within the time frame. We are able to combine all the theories we have learnt in class and extra knowledge that we have gained through the reliable sources from construction industry professionals then applied to our report. Synthesizing and utilizing information while thinking critically and creatively to solve the arrived doubts as well as problems would be hard without the help of the whole team.

Apart from this, I was given opportunity to communicate with the construction industry people during the process of finding resources for my assignment. The true meaning of understanding and assume leadership can clearly portrayed out. From sourcing of company and factory, to contacting them, continued by meeting and interviewing them and lastly coming back with sufficient information, this is certainly a good experience for me to improve my communication and social skills. Besides gaining extra knowledge and experience, this indirectly helped me in building good relationship with the construction industry professionals.   

Honestly speaking, I dislike illustrating. Explanation on the elements can be easier with the help of drawings. Through this subject, I have put in some effort to learn on illustrating the construction elements involved in the topics. The drawings that I drew would not be the most perfect one, but at least they can still bring out the meanings. 

To sum this up, I am feeling grateful with all the knowledge and experience gained through this module as it has helped in shaping me to become a successful Quantity Surveyor in the future.

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- A picture of me with my team members while visiting one of the precast components factory.-