Assignment 9
Abstract , Paper , Poster , Conference

Im grouping with grace , yim quan , pei chean and zhi chin and our major is QS. Hence the subtopic for us is spread factual info to the world.

What is factual info??
Factual info means the real information or the fact , the truth for the reality.
Everyone of us was given some point to grace to form the 300 words abstract. And my point is about QS responsibilities. For example preparing tender document or construction contract.

For the 1500 words paper , each of my group member where given one part to elaborate into around 300 words. And my part is about the responsibilities too. Here is it:

The thought of quantity surveyor’s ( QS) job is all about calculation is wrong. Instead , QS have to advise client or architect on procurement strategy and prepare tender document and contract document for the construction project . In the process of preparing tender or contract , few criteria have to be taken concern by the QS , for example undertaking costs analysis for repair and maintenance the building. Better qualities material use for construction project will actually lower down the maintenance fees in the future .Furthermore , a professional QS should be able to identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks. The construction period is long. Meanwhile , economic recession may occur which would lead to the fluctuation of the price for construction material. Hence the cost promised by the QS may be inaccurate. it is crucial to make sure that the fluctuation of price will not affect the construction project progress. Lastly , QS have to writing a detailed progress reports which will analyse the outcome of the project. By valuing the completed work, QS have to arrange the payments to be done.

The problems that often faced by QS are most of the business owners are cutting the professional fees which lead to encouraging unreasonably low tender bidding. Many QS firms are thus suffering from “cut-throat” competition instead of creation of value for their clients. Besides , professional consultancies are very traditional and have very narrow mindset. Many industry leaders are still focusing on basic skills, which could be replaced by computers in 10 years time.

We cant foresee the future hence a professional QS must have strong financial, analytical, interpretive and teamwork skills which will understanding the implications of health and safety regulations but not just doing their job only.

Lastly , about the poster we will prepare it as soon as possible. More info will be uploaded soon.

and lastly , here is the poster we designed for Rus 101