Building Surveyors

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PROFESSIONAL STUDIES II

The profession of Building Surveyor

Zulkfli SapeciayDepartment of Building Surveying

Faculty Architecture, Planning & SurveyingUniversiti Teknologi Mara Shah Alam

Who is Building Surveying?

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• A professional Building Surveyors is as qualified person by examination and experience, and a member of the ISM.

What does Building Surveying do?

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• A Building Surveyor offers specialist services on matters relating to building and property development such as project and construction management, maintenance and repair of building, refurbishment and restoration of old properties, building law and regulation, demolition works and property development.

What does Building Surveying do?

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• A competent Building Surveyor is expected to manage, organize supervise, monitor, evaluate, and coordinate every aspect of building and development works and act as a vital link in the project between all affiliated professions such as architects, engineers, planners and builders. Besides that, Building Surveyors also provide liaison and consultation services with public and local authorities for the client.

Where does Building Surveying Work?

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• There is a very good demand for qualified Building Surveyor In local authorities. With housing and building developers, colleges, universities, insurance companies, banking and financial institution, government and semi-government departments, consultancy firms and research organizations.

Services of Building Surveyor

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1. Building Control Administration

• Scrutiny of building plans for all types of buildings (new as well alterations) and issu ance of building approval.

• Imposing and enforcing of legislative requirements on building and construction operation, illegal/unauthorized structures, ruinous sand dilapidated buildings.


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1. Building Control Administration (cont’d)

• Inspection of building works during construction and upon completion, issuance of Certificate For Occupation.

• Upgrading of buildings to new requirements.

• Coordinating the restoration, refurbishment and conservation of buildings of historical importance /cultural heritage etc.


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2. Development and Construction Management

• Analysis and feasibility study of project.

• Appointment and coordination of consultants.

• Negotiations and contract administration.

• Project management including monitoringand coordination of development.


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3. Building Works

• Advice oh alterations, extensions and refurbishment of buildings including planning and building applications to local authorities.

• Diagnosis of building defects and advice on remedial works including structural survey.


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4. Maintenance of Building

• Planning and implementation of day to dayand long tarn maintenance.

• Repair and dilapidation advice and negotiations.


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5. Insurance

• Assessment of replacement costs for Insurance purposes.

• Preparation and negotiation of Insurance claims - for fire and structural damage and organization of reinstatement works.

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Roles between other professionals in project development works

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

PROJECT PHASES AND PROJECT LIFE CYCLEPROJECT PHASES AND PROJECT LIFE CYCLE

STAGE 1 STAGE II STAGE III STAGE IV

FEASIBILITY PLANNING AND DESIGN

PRODUCTION TURN OVERAND START UP

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FEASIBILITY• Project formulation• Feasibility study• Strategy design

PLANNING AND DESIGN• Base design• Cost and schedule• Contract terms• Detailed planning

CONSTRUCTION• Manufacturing• Delivery• Civil works• Installation• Testing• Commissioning

HANDOVER and OPERATION• Final Testing• Maintenance

INCEPTION• Project brief• Appoint consultants• Market study

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

DESIGN MANAGEMENT

PRODUCTIONDESIGN OCCUPANCY

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

FACILITY MANAGEMENT

Assessment and decision of the need based on organisation aim, objective and policy by management

The need for new construction arising from commercial, economic, technological and sociological factors

Develop alternative concept, programme, organisation, prelim. cost and time estimate

Evaluate alternatives concepts against cost, time and company's aim, objective and policy

Develop project aim & objective, outline brief, development programme, set budget & identify sites

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

Decision to build according to the specified concept, cost and time contained in feasibility report

Assesment and decision of the proposal by Product Screening Group and decison

Assess acceptability, possible price, volume, how the new product fit company's objectives and product profile.

Propose several alternative performance, appearances, etc of the new product

Assess how the new product fit with the current production capability, estimate cost to make in various lot sizes

Decision and approval to plan production with guideline on cost

Idea for new, improved or lower cost products originate from customers, employee, etc.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS

DECISION INCEPTION FEASIBILITYCONCEPTION DECISION

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Design for production, analysis of strength, wear, vibrations, power requirement weights etc.

Material and process selection based on desired quality attributes and cost of production

Design of tooling and machinery; Plant layout and material handling; building and infrastructure (if needed)

Detail specification of items to be procured- materials, machinery & tools, plants, facilities (bldg) & disposal etc

Methods and labour planning and inspection; and overall cost analysis

Final review for management on product design, manufacturing system , revised cost estimate & production time

Preliminary product design and engineering, cost estimate & cost plan, specification, resource planning

Preliminary process design & engineering, project programme; outline of procurem't system; project organisation

Detailed process design (construction methods) and specification,

Final estimate and cost plan as basis for tender evaluation & tender decision

Detailed project design and engineering, final estimate & cost plan; detailed specification

Information Production - sufficient documentat'n to procure builder, suppliers etc.



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PRODUCT AND PROCESS DESIGN AND INFORMATION PRODUCTION DECISION

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Construction, including supervision, monitoring and evaluation

Invite contractors, evaluate tenders and select contractor and execution of contract

Production ends at this point

Procure tools, machinery, equipment; construction of plant, buildings, infrastructure

Dissemination of plans;Assignment of staff to prepare & start up production system;

Hiring and training personnel for production

Production including purchasing, production control, inventory control etc.

CONTINUE PRODUCTION



PROCUREMENT PRODUCTION

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Main Activity

Level of Work

Involvement of Main Profession

Special Roles of B. Surveyor

Planning & Design of Project / Development

1 Town Planner, Architect, Engineer, Building Surveyor

Feedback & advisory for maintenance preventive design

Project approval process in Local Authority

2 Town Planner, Building Surveyor

Inspection and checking of building plans, project integrity record maintenance and recommendation for building development.

Contract Administration, Specification & Costing

3 Architect , Engineer , Quantity Surveyor

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Roles of Building Surveyor

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Main Activity

Level of Work



Management of Project & Construction,Quality and Health, Safety at site

4 Contractor, Architect, Engineer, QS & BS

Inspection, monitoring the implementation of approved building plan and safety & health requirement

Handover of Project to Developer /Client by Contractor

5 Contractor , Architect, Engineer, BS

Inspection and checking of project completion, detail requirement and recommendation of issuance of CFO/CCC


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Main Activity

Level of Work



Handover of key to owner or purchaser by developer

6 Contractor , Architect, Engineer, BS

Inspection and checking the quality, defect and implementation sales & purchase agreement on behalf of purchaser.

Building service and maintenance, interior design , property management / sales

7 Owner, purchaser, BS, Interior Designer, Valuation Agent

Preparation and implementation of planned maintenance technician post occupancy, evaluation, built facilities and common property management & insurance needs.


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Main Activity

Level of Work



Building Conservation, Restoration, renovation and refurbishment.

8 Owner, Building Surveyor

Implementation of building audit & pathology, prepare dilapidation survey report and involve with building conservation, renovation, restoration and refurbishment works

Proposed redevelopment of site or building

9 Owner, Building Surveyor

Implementation of condition survey for Client, site or building and adjacent property and advisory services for redevelopment needs.


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Scope of Works in Local Authorities

Building Surveyor in Local Authority

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1. Building Plan Approval2. Monitoring of

Construction3. Issuance of CFO,CCC4. Enforcement of LAW5. Building Management

Responsible in Implementation, Monitoring and Enforcement

Official Contribution

Infrastructure

Aesthetic

Basic Amenities

Land Matters

Site Safety

EnvironmentBuilding Management

Public FacilitiesHealth & Safety

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1. Building Control

• Checking building plans.

• Legislation requirements

• Inspection building under construction – building plan

• Ensure completed building works before issuance of CF

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2. Building Inspection

• Carryout condition and building survey task and report.

• Identify cause of defect in building.

• Provide remedial action and measures & evaluation cost.

• Safety & Health condition to the users, advice on the refurbishment if necessary

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3. Building Maintenance

• Advice and prepare building maintenance report and maintenance policy.

• Carry out building stuck auditing.

• Ensure the application of good maintenance technology

• Give an advice on defect free.

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4. Building Insurances

• Proposed an adequate and suitable policy insurance coverage for damages by natural disaster through physical building evaluation.

• For any repair works to the dilapidated buildings.

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5. Building Quality

• Carryout inspection work and building auditing after practical completion in order to ensure the quality and standard according to specification before handing over.

• To ensure the buyers/purchasers get an acceptable standard of the building before handing over.

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Building Surveyors