SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours)

MEASUREMENT 1 [QSB 60104]

Sr. Ang Fuey Lin
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I [BLD 60104]
Miss Azrina Mohd Yaakob
BUILDING MATERIALS [BLD 62003]
Miss Aishah Kamaarazamly

TITLE: Site Visit To DLatour Construction Site Report

Name : Lee Kim Thiam
Student ID : 0310710

Contents

Pages

1. Introduction

2. Objectives

3. Content

Measurement
- Site / Technical Observation

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Construction Technology
-Formwork
-Scaffolding

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Building Materials
-Concrete

12 - 13

4. Conclusion

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5. Appendix

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Introduction
On the 21st of November 2014, a construction site visit was organized by Sr. Ang Fuey Lin in
Bandar Sunway, PJS 7, Selangor. The site was located right in the opposite direction of Taylors
Lakeside University, right beside DK Senza. The project description is as stated below:

Project
Developer
Architect

2 Blocks of 27-Storey SoHo and a 28 Storey Serviced Apartment

DK - My Properties Sdn. Bhd.
RDA - Harris Architects Sdn. Bhd.

Quantity Sr.

Alpha-Omega Matrix

Contractor

Pasukhas Construction Sdn. Bhd.

The site visit is joined by approximately 45 students that were divided into two different groups
along five lecturers. The site visit started off with the first group at 9.00am sharp. We were guided
by a construction site safety officer, Encik Kamarul and his team members. We are only granted
access to the basement ground floor and first floor as the whole site was still under heavy
construction. The first session ended at 10.00am and continued with the second group.

Objectives

To exposes oneself to an actual working environment on site.

To identify and observe the usage of materials and machineries at a construction site.

To understand the importance of personal safety in construction site.

To understand and observe the construction process techniques and applications.

To identify the items measurable for sub-structure and reinforced concrete frame works.

To strengthen communication skills and to see the importance of teamwork in the building
team.

To analyse the use formworks, scaffoldings and concretes used in site.

Overview of construction site

Content
Technical Observation
We arrived at the construction site at 9.00 a.m. On the way to the construction area, we
observed what was around the site. According to the information board below, we can know the
contractor of this building is Pasukhas Construction Sdn Bhd and some detailed information of the
building.

Temporary works
(Accommodation for workers)

Information board regarding the

construction site

Water tanks

First of all, we were given a briefing on the safety regulations that we needed to abide to by
Mr Kamarul. As we were informed earlier on, our safety helmets and safety shoes are direly
important. They help protect a person form injuries in a construction site. Safety signs and
precautions are also placed around the site to ensure the safety of the workers.

Throughout the site visit, Mr. Tang talked to us about the building. The name of the building
is Dlatour. It has been designed with sky garden that will allow natural air to flow through the
towers both horizontally and vertically. The project consists of two towers. The first tower is
consists of 629 units with 23 storeys up the Duplex Design Soho and the second tower consisting
of 332 units also with 23 storeys of Service Apartment.

They have completed the car park so far, but for the time being, we were only allowed
access to the lower levels as the rest of the building was still under heavy construction.

Short briefing given by Mr Kamarul

Mr. Tang also mentioned that post tensioning is one of the new methods used in forming a
concrete slab. It is basically applying compression after pouring concrete. This simplifies
formwork, reduces conventional reinforcement and saves time in construction cycles. However,
this method is very expensive.

The concrete slab is reinforced with reinforcement by using the post tensioning method.

Construction Technology
Formwork
Beam formwork
Timber material is used for the beam formwork.
This type of formwork is made out of timber and plywood or moisture-resistant particleboard.

Advantages

Disadvantages

Very easy to handle

Short life span

Low cost

Time consuming for large structures

Beam formwork

Slab Formwork
Table or Flying form is used for the slab formwork.

Preassembled formwork and false work unit, frequently forming complete bays of
suspended floor sections.

Assembled formworks are lifted per elevator or "flown" by crane from one story to the next.

Highly suitable for constructing a flat slab.

Consists of five layers of plywood with a smooth surface in order for it to be used
repetitively without any damages.

Advantages

Disadvantages

Faster construction for larger floor

layouts

Requires skilled workers to install

Can be reused

Expensive

Provides high quality, non-slip surface

finish

Requires sufficient space for the table

unit to fly beyond building line

Slab Formwork

Column Formwork
The column formwork systems use a modular formwork system which consists of prefabricated
timber, aluminium and steel beams along with formwork modules. This allows quick assembly and
erection on-site and reduces usage of labour. It allows a variety of internal face surfaces
depending on the concrete finish required.

Advantages

Disadvantages

Increase in construction speed

Material used allows easier assembly

Has good quality finishing

Can be reused

Very expensive

Column Formwork

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Independent Scaffolding
Independent scaffoldings can be seen almost everywhere at the construction site. They are used
both inside and outside of the building. As stated, the independent scaffoldings do not require any
building support and can be placed on almost any surface.

Reasons for using this type of scaffolding :

Easy to assemble and disassemble.

Able to remain upright without support from the building.

Increase in construction speed and efficiency.

Wider and safer access area for stair ladders and rest platforms.

Independent Scaffolding

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Building Materials
Concrete Used
There are three methods of concrete usage; one of which is site cast concrete where wet concrete
mix is deposited in forms at location where it is to be used later on. Another one is used as
masonry construction called concrete masonry units which are used in a similar manner as stones
or bricks. Finally, precast concrete is where concrete mix is deposited in forms at location from its
desired location. According to the site officer, Concrete grade 40 is used throughout the whole
building.

Advantages

Disadvantages

Reduce in depth of slab reduces cost

Surface is very hard and can easily

cause injuries

Extended life cycles

More expensive than Grade 30

High compressive strength

Does not retain heat well

In the application of grades for this construction site, the building is planned out to be a tall
building and will contain two blocks that will hold 28 floors and 27 floors for both blocks
respectively. It is very common for the designer to choose concrete with grade 40 to support the
building of such height.

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Recommendation
The only more reliable concrete grade besides Grade 40 is Grade 30 concrete. Here are the
advantages and disadvantages of grade 30 concrete.

Advantages

Disadvantages

Cheaper than grade 40

Lower compressive strength

Long life span

Resistant to sulphate attacks are lower

Resistant to fire

Will easily crack under heavy load

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Conclusion
This may not be my first time visiting a construction site, but I enjoyed myself and also
gained even more new knowledge and experiences from this site visit. I have learnt the
importance of teamwork and leadership in constructing a building. For a project to be successful,
effective planning is very essential.

Through this site visit, I was able to understand clearer about what had been taught in class,
especially about the laying of reinforcement bars in formworks and other parts of the building
structures, such as beams, columns and floor slabs. More importantly, I have learnt that safety in
a construction site is a must. Safety helmets and boots are required to enter a construction site.

Finally, I am very grateful that our lecturers, Miss. Ang, Miss Azrina and Miss Aishah were
more than willing to spend their precious time in bringing us to this construction site. On a side
note, I would like to thank Mr Tang and Mr Kamarul for giving us a wonderful experience in the
construction site by teaching us the necessary things about building construction.

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Appendix

Temporary works

Record of number of workers on site

Wooden guardhouse

Safety precautions

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Temporary generator

Reinforcement Bars of different diameters

Building crane tower

Construction walkways

Concrete slab supported by adjustable steel

scaffolding

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Hole for lift construction

Concrete blocks

The canteen for the workers on site

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