1. REPORT ON SITE VISIT
Muhammad bin Ramlan
P57600
KKKA 6644
2011/2012
Lecturer: Ir Ishak bin Arshad
2. INTRODUCTION
A site visit for the Construction and Project Management class (KKKA 6644) was organized
by Ir Ishak on 14 October 2011. The location of the site visit was at Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. A
total of approximately 25 students attended the site visit. The agenda of the visit consist of
in-depth explanation by the contractor and consultant on the operation of the project. At
the end of the session, there was a questioning and answering session between the
students and the host. Countless valuable information was shared among both parties
regarding the visit especially on the operation of the project.
The purpose of this site visit is to provide the students with sound knowledge on how the
project management being handled throughout the whole project. The understanding of the
project management practice can be a good basis for the students in order for attaining
perceptive of project management in real life situation. Furthermore, this site visit can assist
the students on knowledge for the preparation of their future career.
3. PROJECT SUMMARY
Below is the summary of the project:
Project Title : Cadangan Pembinaan Bangunan Pra Klinikal Fakulti Perubatan Hospital
University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Yang Mengandungi 1 Blok Pentadbiran Dan Makmal 19
Tingkat, Blok M&E 3 Tingkat, Mukim Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.
Contract Value : RM 160,000,000.00
Contract Period : 24 Months
Commencement Date : 17 May 2010
Completion Date : 17 May 2012
Revised Work Program : 17 September 2012
Physical Progress : Ahead (0.13%) – As per 1 0ctober 2011
Client : Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Architect : Damansara Architect
C & S Consultant : GSA Ingeniur Sdn Bhd
M & E Consultant : Senai Associates Sdn Bhd
QS Consultant : Juruukur Bahan Antara
Contractor : Tim Sekata Sdn Bhd
4. PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Tim Sekata Sdn Bhd was appointed as the main contractor for this project. As the main
contractor, Tim Sekata Sdn Bhd is responsible to control the performance, the cost and the
schedule of the project. Tim Sekata Sdn Bhd will ensure that all the goals and objectives of
the project are to be achieved with great results. This is done thru precise planning,
organizing, directing and controlling.
To achieve this outcome, a good organizational structure is to be practiced. For a good
organizational structure to perform various tasks precisely, a good team is required to
deliver this purpose. This is done via segregating the task of each works with good
monitoring system. In this project, a Project Manager is responsible towards monitoring the
whole project as a whole. The Project Manager is assisted by Project Engineers, Mechanical
and Electrical coordinators, Quantity Surveyor, Safety Officer and also other project team
personnel. Each of the team members will report to the Project Manager and contribute for
the completion of the project.
Currently, from the physical progress of the project, it can be seen that the project is ahead
of schedule (0.13% - as per 1 0ctober 2011). This shows that a good management practice is
being organized on the development of this project. However, it is hoped that the schedule
will always be on track / ahead schedule since there are several elements that can delay the
project such as weather condition, machinery break down, material delays etc. The current
progress of the projects also shows that good planning and coordination between each
parties that involves in this projects are being well organized.
