Software Application for Quantity Surveyor

Software Application for Quantity Surveyor (QSB2813)

For this module, we are to learn two software which are Buildsoft and CostX. So there are two lecturer teaching this module, which 1 of them is Sr. Habizah Sheikh ilmi and the other one is Sr. Soon Lam Tatt . We were separated into 2 groups so that each lecturer is in charge of each group until a certain period then only the lecturers switch their place taking charge of the other group of student. Basically this subject provides us students the basic knowledge on preparation of quantities taking off, preparation of rate build up and preparation of bill of quantities by using software stated above. Upon successful completion of this module, I am able to distinguish the different types of software programs available in the market and their limitations in usage. Not only that, I also can implement cost control procedures to consider alternatives and make well-reasoned recommendations promptly. 

For this module, there are 2 assignments, which 1 of it is a group assignment and the 2nd assignment is an individual assignment. For the group assignment, we need to compare the functions and limitation of BIM QS computer software in the market and recommend the best BIM QS software with supporting reasons and data. After that, we need to compare benefits and constraints of Building Information Modelling (BIM), CAD Measurement and Manual Measurement in preparation/ briefing stage; design stage; pre-construction Stage; and construction Stage. For the individual assignment, it is integrated with the Measurement 4 assignment, as we already done our BQ using the software during our Measurement 4 assignment, so for this individual assignment, we need to do a price build-up and necessary material, labour and machinery rates for the element we've done in our BQ, for me i am doing the price build-up for door elements.

I'm glad that i can learn these software before i go to my internship practice, it is because the company i will enter might be using these software and i can show them i already learnt the basic of the software therefore I can cooperate with them very well.