CONSTRUCTION QUANTITY SURVEYING (MGT 60603)

In this module, I basically have a detailed understanding of the tasks and duties of the contractor’s QS during the commencement, running and completion of the project.  In other hand, I also understand the tendering process and tender management issues.

What is construction procurement?

Construction procurement is the process whereby the client chooses a specialized method to implement his project.  It involves setting up a contractual network of designers, contractors, financiers and other agents to design, construct and manage a project.  One of the important considerations in procurement selection is the allocation of risks among the various parties involved.

 Factors to consider when selecting procurement methods :

·         Time

·         Capital Cost

·         Operating cost

·         Environment

·         Market value of project

·         Flexibility

·         Prestige

·         Political considerations

 What are the procurement methods currently practiced?

            The common procurement methods are:

·         Traditional procurement

·         Design and build

·         Construction management

·         Management contractor

·         Public Private Partnership

LAWS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

• Contracts Act 1950
• Factories and Machinery Act 1967
• Real Property Gains Tax Act 1967
• Workmen's Compensation Act 1952
• Strata Tiles Act 1985
• Employer Social Security Act
• Construction Industry Development Board Act 1994
• Construction Industry Payment & Adjudication Act 2012
• National Wages Consultative Act 2011
• Housing Development (Control and Licensing Act 1966)
• Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA 1994)

Registered Contractors according to grades as at 30 June 2012

Contractor Grades of Registration	Total Contractors Registered	Size of Company
G7	4,773	Large construction Company
G6	1,454
G5	3,930	Medium size construction company
G4	2,793
G3	11,183	Small size construction company
G2	8,780
G1	33,991
Total	66,904

Grades of registration of contractors by CIDB based on paid-up capital and tendering capacity. (Source: CIBD Malaysia)