2012/2013T 1.

Sketch process of building design from inception stage to completion of building and label various
corresponding stages of cost estimates throughout the process. 20m
b. lecture theatre. Identify 5 factors that will have an implication on cost of building based on its function. 20m
c. describe benefits of IBS in terms of cost effectiveness. 20m
2. building A: 20m x20m building B: 40m x 10m building C: 30m x 10m + 2 x 5m x 10m
a. compare wall area to gross floor area ratios. 10m
b. compare volumetric cost of building if cost per volume for A,b,c are RM200/m3, rm220/m3, r250/m3. 10m
c. what lessons do you learn from analysis. 20m
2012/2013F 1. describe differences between building cost indexes and tender price index and explain appropriateness
between them in preparing building cost estimation. 10m
b. calculate estimated cost per metre square (X) for single storey bungalow using cost index calculation. 15m
Info 2005 2013
2. client has
Cost per metre square Rm1550 rmX
substantial
Build up area of bungalow m2 1000 1200
quantity of
Construction cost index 81 155
historic tender
and final account cost date from previous industrial development. Discuss reliability of data and considerations
needed to be made before utilising cost data for forecasting future project. 25m
3. several cost analysis techniques in advising financial implication to client. Cost model include empirical
model, regression analysis, simulation and expert system. Explain differences in each cost model by giving out
appropriate examples. 25m
4.A project allocated at RM50 mil to cover cost of design and construction. Advise on detail expenditure of the
budget with objective of obtaining value for money.
a. state professional responsibility in managing cost. 10m
b. what are expectation of utm for project cost planning? 5m
c. describe benefits utm will derived from your service. 10m
5. final cost will change due to possible occurrence of construction risks. Describe how you could control
construction cost during construction period. 25m
6. primary concern is reduce cost, input knowledge during design stage is necessary. Discuss the adoption of
constructability as a tool in enhancing project performance in delivering the project in most cost effective
manner. 25m
2013/2014F 1. describe the adoption of dimensional coordination and modularization concept that enable production of
building components which would reduce unit cost of construction. 10m
b. discuss how above concept could be used in a block work system in the construction of external wall of
single storey building. 15m
2. a. same 2012/2013F 1a
b. 3 storey office building, GFA of 3000m2. Rectangular shape, uses in-situ concrete frame with glass cladding
o pad foundation. From previous data, average construction cost is rm2100/m2 (2005). Client change by
increase GFA by 10% and a provision of 7% as a contingency sum. Works anticipated to commence in dec
2014. Published construction price index is 118 (2005), 153 (2014). Advise client on cost implication of
increasing GFA of project. 10m
3. describe different sources of cost info. 10m
b. time-series analysis is a statistical technique. Describe w.s different types of cost-time series based on various
trends. 15m
4. describe how different payments method made for construction works can influence cost of project. 15m
b. cost change based on supply and demand. Discuss impact on cost under a growth and recession economy.
10m
2014/2015T 1. based on supply chain in cont industry, e.w.e the concept of cost, price, profit, value, feasibility from client
and contractors perspective. 20m
2. same 2012/2013T 1.
2014/2015F 1. same 2012/2013F 1 but location indices (zon) C central 98.8, D southern 99.2 cost for zon D
2. same 2012/2013T 2 a. GFA to WA ratios. b. same.
3. a. 5 factors on height can influence construction costs. 15m
b. increasing number of storeys will impact cost per square metre of floor area for foundations. Describe effects
of increasing number of storey of building on unit cost (cost per square metre of floor area) for foundation. 10m
4. same 2012/2013F 2
5. same 2012/2013F 3
2015/2016F 1. same 2012/2013F 2
2. same 2012/2013F 3
3. clients historical cost data were derived form projects over 20 years. a. prepare a brief report for client
detailing updating mathematical adjustment that can be made to account for variation in time, location, market
conditions, etc. 15m b. comment on effectiveness of adjustments. 5m
4. calculate cost difference of external wall. Suggest type of construction that give optimum profit to housing
developer based on changes in external wall area. Wall height= 4m, cost per square metre of external wall =
rm56. 30m
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