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Table of Content

TITLE No.

Cover Page

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Table of Content 2

Introduction and Objectives of the Assignment 3

Content and Technical Observation 4-5

Photos and Descriptions 6-19

Learning Outcomes and Conclusion 20

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Introduction

This is a report on a site visit to a construction site incorporating

the objectives of the site visit, the introduction of the site and

technical observations made on site including the learning

outcomes of the site visit.

The site visit is organized by our lecturers, Ms Ang, Ms Aishah

and Ms Azrina. We were divided into 2 groups, my group consists

of 23 members. The site visited is at SOHO in Bandar Sunway

beside Taylors University on Friday, 21st December 2014.

Objectives of the Assignment

To prepare us for our future career as a Quantity Surveyor

To give us exposure to construction site

To expand our knowledge of construction site

To understand the method and process of construction in

accordance to the sequence of work on site

To recognize and understand the building materials used for

construction

To give awareness and importance of safety in the

construction site

To understand the importance of teamwork and

communication skills while working together on the site

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Content and Technical Observation

The site visit was held on Friday, 21st December 2014. The

location was at SOHO in Bandar Sunway near Taylors University.

Before that, Ms Ang, Ms Aishah and Ms Azrina briefed us about

the safety precautions and preparation for the site visit. Primary,

safety comes first, we have to prepare a safety helmet for head

protection in case of accidents such as dropping objects. We

were told to be always aware of our footsteps to avoid slipping or

fall into a hole. We were also required to wear bright long sleeves

shirt to avoid heat and sunlight. If we were hurt by rusty nails, a

tetanus shot is needed to prevent infection.

On the day of visit, some of us car pool or walked to the site

because it is very near to the campus. We were gathered at the

site at 9.45am and waited the lecturers and the safety officer to

organize the visit for us.

We were gathered by the safety officer to brief us about safety

precautions. We began our visit at 10am, everyone began to wear

their helmets and take pictures using phones and cameras. We

saw a few scaffolds attached to the building, those were

independent scaffolds because it is more easier to move, it was

used for temporary ladders and work place.

We went to the basement parking, it has cement package, PVC

pipes, reinforcement bars along the place. We saw how the

process of columns and beams were construct, it requires more

work and time than we imagine.

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We were told that the formwork used was steel and timber. Steel

formworks are stronger and can be reuse many times, however it

is very heavy and requires more labour work. Timber formwork is

cheaper and lighter to carry so it get the small works done faster,

but it cannot be used many times.

The concrete used for the building was mostly grade 40, it is a

very strong concrete that has more aggregate, it does not crack

easily and can sustain more heavy loads. However, I would

recommend grade 30 for concrete works because the buildings

does not require to sustain heavy loads, it is also strong and

saves a lot of cost.

Our visit lasted one hour until 11am, it was a very fun experience

and we gained a lot of knowledge about construction of a building,

what does it requires and what is the process. We hope that we

could do another site visit in the future to gain new knowledge and

new technology used for construction.

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Photos and Description

Figure 1.0 This is the Project Title and Details

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Figure 2.0 We were gathered and brief for safety

precautions

Figure 2.1 Warning sign for head

precaution

Figure 2.2 Penalty for not using safety equipment and smoking

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Figure 3.0 Shoe racks for shoes

Figure 3.1 Meeting room for staffs

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Figure 4.0 We began visiting the site wearing the safety helmet

Figure 4.1 Outside view of the construction site

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Figure 5.0 Steel formwork

Figure 5.1 Workers cutting the steel bars

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Figure 6.0 Blocked access area

Figure 6.1 Materials used to construct scaffolding

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Figure 7.0 Independent scaffolding attached to the building

Figure 7.1 Another independent scaffolding

Figure 7.2 Ladders found in scaffolding

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Figure 8.0 Under-construction Scaffold

Figure 8.1 Bottom view of the scaffold

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Figure 9.0 High-tensile Steel used for

reinforcement

Figure 9.1 Mild-steel used for stirrups and

links

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Figure 10.0 Vertical Reinforcement

bars

Figure 10.1 Horizontal Reinforcement bars

Figure 10.2 Timber formwork for beam

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Figure 11.0 Steel formwork on top floor

Figure 11.1 Preparation for steel formwork

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Figure 12.0 columns and beams in the car park

basement

Figure 12.1 car park slop Figure 12.2 Cement powder

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Figure 13.0 Concrete bricks used for construction

Figure 13.1 Plaster finish Figure 13.2 Fine Mortar (white)

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Figure 14.1 Group photo

Figure 14.0 Temporary shelters or homes for workers

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Learning Outcomes

The site visit was a great experience for all of us, we have

gained a lot of knowledge about construction and understand

more of what we studied in class.

From the beginning of the site, we were told to always keep

our safety helmets on because safety always comes first, there

are many warning sign and rules along the site, heavy penalty

would be used if fail to follow instructions.

This site visit gives us a clearer understanding of a building

structure, such as the work and design of scaffolding,

reinforcement bars, concrete bars, formwork, columns, beams

and many others that we have learned in the construction

technology and building materials.

Besides that, we now know how difficult or complicated to

construct a building. It requires a lot of time, skills and teamwork

in order to finish it, workers also have to experience difficulties like

working under hot sun and may delay works on heavy rains.

Site report

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