In this module we started off with the various stages of construction, from the design conception stage up to the post-construction stages. A typical construction project can be divided into 5 distinct stages, that is the Feasibility studies, Design stage, Tendering stage, Construction stage, and the Operation and Maintenance stage.
Next we moved on to the various procurement routes commonly used for construction projects in Malaysia. We studied on their various characteristics, including the pros and cons projected by each strategy. Through our group assignment, we strengthened our concepts on the suitability of each of these procurement methods to the client's needs. We also need to take into account the type of project, as different projects will have different priorities during the construction.
Speaking of priorities, this aspect can be visualized as a triangle of the client's needs in a construction project. The figure below is a Procurement Triangle. It is commonly used to portray the 3 aspects in a construction project.
At each point of the triangle is the 3 aspects the client wants to achieve: Time, Cost, and Quality. However, it is common (and practical) in the industry to have only 2 aspects achieved while forgoing the 3rd.
The second half of our semester was on several clauses on the PAM Contract 2006, such as Clause 11 on Variations, Provision, and Prime Cost Sums, and Clause 22 on Damages on Non-Completion. These clauses govern the working and procedures during the construction stages and provides a guideline for the parties of the contract to adhere to.
In a nutshell, I would like to thank my group mates who came together in making our assignment a success, and most importantly our responsible and brilliant lecturer, Sr Wong, who provided us with invaluable insights and real world examples during his lectures, besides solving any issues we raised throughout the semester.
Regards,
Pang Khai Shuen
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