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Preface Industrial Training Report

PREFACE

The construction Industry is invariably a significant part of the economy of Sri Lanka

and therefore the process of economic development can be enhanced and accelerated by

Quantity Surveying service input. A Quantity Surveyor’s responsibility is to determine

and manage every constructions project’s cost. Management, documentation,

administration, analysis, appraisal, quantification, synthesis and communication are the

skills base of Quantity Surveyors.

B.Sc. (Hons) Quantity surveying course in Department of Building Economics of

University of Moratuwa, is the only one B.Sc. degree course in Sri Lanka that have

created professional Quantity Surveyors into the industry. The Undergraduates can’t

complete their degree course successfully without gaining practical knowledge. By

knowing that, the Department has been organized an Industrial training for the

undergraduates of the department with the association of NAITA.

This report is prepared as a result of that, by summarizing the trials and tribulation that I

gained during the period of industrial training and I expect that this report will be

valuable for interested reader as well as it will guide me in future.

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Acknowledgement Industrial Training Report

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This report would be dream without the help of many people during my training period.

First of all genuine thanks go to the Head of the Department, Mr. I. Senevirathna and

former Head of the Department Dr. R. Rameezdeen. On the other hand the training

coordinators Ms. Thanuja Ramachanadra, Ms. Saranga Weerawardana, and Mrs.

Nilmini Thilakerathna for making our industrial training, a certainty. I am also sincerely

thankful to third year coordinator Mr. Ravihansa Chandrathilake and all our lecturers

for perpetual support & back-up, given to achieve the principal success at the industrial

training. And at the same time all the non-academic staff as well as the NAITA officials

who helped to make our training success.

I must also express my sincere appreciation to Mrs. Kanchana Perera who is our

measurement lecturer for the precious knowledge given during lectures.

Then I would like to convey my words of thanks to Mr.Upali Jayalath and Mr.

Nishantha Wickramasinghe who are the Directors of Construction Cost Management

(Pvt) Ltd for guiding me to complete this training session successfully. Also I leave my

heartfelt thanks to Senior Quantity Surveyor, Mr. Chandana Sanjeewa, and all other

staff for their supportive hands to me during this session.

My heartfelt appreciation must be conveyed to Mr. Josep – AGM (EPC-N) , Mr.

N.Marasinghe, - RE and all the staff in Buddhist and Pali University site for their

assistance to complete a successful, encouragement and outstanding Industrial Training.

I am enormously thankful for each of them for making me feel so ease in an

environment which was unfamiliar to me.

The final compliment and admiration are engaged for my family members, my

colleagues and my senior students for the help they gave me in making this declaration

an achievement.

Premasiri K.A.T.N

December2009

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Abbreviations Industrial Training Report

ABBREVIATIONS

AGM (EPC-N) Additional General Manager(Engineering Procurement Construction

- North)

BOQ Bills of Quantities

BRS Building Schedule of Rates

CAD Computer Aided Design

CCMPL Construction Cost Management Private Limited

CECB Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau

CESMM Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement

ICTAD Institute of Construction Training and Development

NAITA National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority

POMI Principles of measurement international

NCCASL National Construction Contracts Association of Sri Lanka

NCT

QS

National Certificate of Technology

Quantity Surveyor

RCS Red Cross Society

SBD Standard Bidding Document

SMM Standard Method of Measurement

SLS Sri Lanka Standard

TO Technical Officer

VAT Value Added Tax

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Tables of Contents Industrial Training Report

CONTENTS

PREFACE..........................................................................................................................i

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT................................................................................................ii

ABBREVIATIONS..........................................................................................................iii

CONTENTS.....................................................................................................................iv

LIST OF TABLES..........................................................................................................vii

LIST OF FIGURES........................................................................................................viii

INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................1

1 CONSTRUCTION COST MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED........................2

1.1 BACKGROUND................................................................................................2

1.1.1 Scope of the Organization...........................................................................2

1.1.2 Function of Organization.............................................................................2

1.1.3 Management Structure of the Organization................................................3

1.2 EXPERIENCE GATHERED.............................................................................4

2 EXPERIENCED AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED AT THE CONSULTANCY

ORGANIZATION.............................................................................................................5

2.1 TAKING OFF QUANTITIES............................................................................5

2.2 PREPARATION OF BOQ.................................................................................5

2.3 PREPARATION OF COST PLANS..................................................................6

2.4 CHECKING INTERIM VALUATION AND PREPARATION PAYMENT

CERTIFICATE..............................................................................................................7

2.5 TENDER EVALUATION..................................................................................7

2.6 SITE VISIT.........................................................................................................9

2.7 COLLECTING COST DATA............................................................................9

2.8 PREPARING PROJECT PROPOSAL, DESIGN AND ESTIMATE FOR A

RENOVATION PROJECT.........................................................................................11

2.9 PROJECTS OF RED CROSS SOCIETY.........................................................11

3 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED AND SOLUTIONS TAKEN.......13

3.1 TAKING OFF QUANTITIES..........................................................................13

3.1.1 Lack of knowledge in handling Auto CAD drawings and measuring.......13

3.1.2 Insufficient details in the drawings............................................................13

3.1.3 Dealing with Imperial units.......................................................................13

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3.1.4 Frequent changes in drawings...................................................................13

3.2 CHECKING OF INTERIM VALUATION.....................................................14

3.3 COLLECTING COST DATA..........................................................................14

3.4 PROJECTS OF RED CROSS SOCIETY (RCS).............................................15

4 OBSERVATIONS MADE......................................................................................16

4.1 FOREIGN PROJECTS.....................................................................................16

4.2 ACCURACY....................................................................................................16

4.3 HARMONY AMONG THE EMPLOYEES....................................................16

5 ASSESSMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION.........................................................17

5.1 MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY..........................................................17

5.2 GOOD WILL OF THE COMPANY................................................................17

5.3 TECHNOLOGY...............................................................................................17

5.4 COMMUNICATION........................................................................................17

5.5 WORKING ENVIRONMENT.........................................................................18

6 THE CENTRAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY BUREAU..........................19

6.1 AN OVERVIEW..............................................................................................19

6.2 MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE OF THE CECB...........................................20

6.3 CONSTRUCTION DIVISION.........................................................................20

6.4 INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING FOR BUDDHIST AND PALI UNIVERSITY.......................................21

6.5 THE PROJECT TEAM STRUCTURE............................................................21

7 EXPERIENCED AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED AT THE CONTRACTING

ORGANIZATION...........................................................................................................22

7.1 SUB CONTRACTOR’S BILL PREPERATION.............................................22

7.1.1 Joint measurements...................................................................................22

7.1.2 Negotiation with subcontractors................................................................22

7.1.3 Verification sub-contractor’s measurements.............................................22

7.1.4 Preparation of subcontractor’s measurement sheets..................................23

7.2 ATTENDING FOR SITE STAFF MEETING.................................................23

7.3 SITE ACTIVITIES...........................................................................................23

7.4 TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE.........................................................................24

7.5 LABOUR HANDLING....................................................................................24

7.6 LEVELING.......................................................................................................24

7.7 WORK STUDY................................................................................................25

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7.8 PREPARATION OF LABOUR BILL.............................................................25

7.9 RECORD KEEPING........................................................................................25

8 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED AND SOLUTIONS TAKEN.......26

8.1 JOINT MEASUREMENTS..............................................................................26

8.2 LARGE NUMBER OF SUBCONTRACTORS...............................................26

8.3 VERIFICATION SUB-CONTRACTOR’S MEASUREMENTS....................26

8.4 PREVIOUS MEASUREMENT SHEETS WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY...27

8.5 UNCERTAINTY WITH THE PLACES DONE BY THE

SUBCONTRACTORS AND DIRECT LABOUR.....................................................27

8.6 LACK OF CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE...............................................27

8.7 LABOUR HANDLING....................................................................................28

9 OBSERVATIONS MADE......................................................................................29

9.1 INSUFFICIENT SAFETY AT SITE................................................................29

9.2 LOW LEVEL OF SECURITY AT THE SITE................................................29

9.3 POOR WORKMANSHIP.................................................................................29

9.4 BAD SUPERVISION.......................................................................................29

9.5 DELAY OF THE PROJECT............................................................................30

9.6 FAMILIARIZED WITH SITE LAYOUT AND MANAGEMENT................30

9.7 COMMUNICATION........................................................................................30

9.8 LACK OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS...........................................................31

10 ASSESMENT ON THE ORAGANISATION........................................................32

10.1 STRENGTHS...................................................................................................32

10.1.1 The qualified staff in Engineering aspects................................................32

10.1.2 Delegation of work....................................................................................32

10.1.3 Communication.........................................................................................32

10.1.4 Relationship with the employer.................................................................33

10.2 WEAKNESSES................................................................................................33

10.2.1 No qualified Quantity surveying staff.......................................................33

10.2.2 No proper cost controlling mechanisms....................................................33

10.2.3 Payment method........................................................................................34

SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE THE TRAINING PROGRAMME.............................35

CONCLUSION...............................................................................................................37

REFERENCES................................................................................................................38

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List Of Figures Industrial Training Report

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Project Detail.....................................................................................................21

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List Of Figures Industrial Training Report

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1-Process of Collecting Cost data........................................................................10

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Introduction Industrial Training Report

INTRODUCTION

With the advancement of Technology the Construction Industry has developed swiftly

in last few decades. In general Clients desire higher quality buildings at lower price in

lesser time. Therefore the Clients always struggle with the limitations of time, cost and

quality. In this situation role of QS became more significant to ensure that the resources

of the construction industry are utilized to the best advantage and to provide for

financial management for the projects.

In Sri Lanka the responsibility of producing such professional QSs is in the hand of the

Department of Building Economics University of Moratuwa which was established in

1985. In the process of generating efficient and effective QSs, the Department has

identified the significance of having practical knowledge for the undergraduate who are

following such a professional course.

Therefore the Department of Building Economics in association with National

Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) has organized a training

programme of 32 weeks with the intention of providing practical knowledge for the

undergraduates.

As the result of this I too got the privilege of having training sessions from 30 th March

to 17th July 2009 and 21st July to 6th November 2009 respectively in Contracting (CECB)

and Consulting (CCMPL) firms. This report is one of the outcomes of my training and it

is an attempt to express briefly training I underwent in respect of experience gained,

problems encountered, recommended practical solutions, observations made and

assessment of the organization and also my own suggestions to improve the efficiency

and effectiveness of the training programme.

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Consultant Organization Industrial Training Report

1 CONSTRUCTION COST MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED

1.1 BACKGROUND

Construction Cost Management Private Limited is one of major independent Quantity

Surveying Organization in Sri Lanka which is established in 2004 and recently

registered as a limited liability company on 2nd June 2006 with it has the Directors Mr.

D.S.K Upali Jayalath and Mr. Nishantha Wickramasinghe. CCMPL is comprises by

Chartered Quantity Surveyors and Construction Cost Consultants and undertake all

quantity surveying works, contract management and cost management services of all the

constructions including buildings, roads, bridges, utilities and industrial engineering

constructions. In addition, CCMPL services include contractual advice and dispute

resolutions. CCMPL’s main objective is to provide good value for the client’s money in

a professional way. CCMPL comprises chartered graduate Quantity Surveyors, graduate

Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors, Assistant Quantity Surveyors, Contract

Specialists, Procurement Specialists and Architects or Engineers for technical advises.

1.1.1 Scope of the Organization

Construction Cost Management (Pvt) Ltd provides a wide range of quantity surveying,

contract management and cost management services with modern techniques with

related to cost planning, cost control, life cycle costing, procurement of systems, value

engineering, feasibility reports for property developers, contract administration,

contractual claims and payment certificates etc.

1.1.2 Function of Organization

Pre contract stage

Feasibility study reports and development appraisals based on client brief

Preparation of cost plan at the initial stage of the project based on sketch designs

Preparation of preliminary cost estimates based on preliminary designs



Preparation of bills of quantities based on detailed design

Preparation of engineering estimates based on accurate quantities and prevailing

market rates

Preparation of tender documents comprising instructions to tenders, form of

tender, conditions of contract, agreement, specifications, and preambles etc for

any type of procurement system.

Handling the tendering process

Evaluation of tenders

Preparation of contract documents comprising instructions to tenders, form of

tender, conditions of contract, agreement, bonds and insurance specifications,

preambles, priced bills of quantities. Etc

Review of contract documents and tender documents

Value engineering during design stage

Post Contract Stage

Preparation of interim payment applications and certifications

Preparation of final payment applications and certifications

Preparation and evaluation of variations

Handling contractual administration with contractual advice

Preparation and monitoring of contract programme and cash flows

Preparation and certification of contractual claims

Dispute resolutions

Construction auditing

Value engineering during construction stage

1.1.3 Management Structure of the Organization

When considering whole structure it appears as a complex structure. But when

considering the Quantity Surveying section it is a simple narrow structure. Top

management level comprises with two directors.

CCMPL consist with the team of expert professionals with local and international

experienced Chartered Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors, Engineers and

Architects qualified as Degree holders, Diploma Holders and NCT holders. According



to the hierarchy after the top management senior QSs are divided for several divisions

of construction works. Under these professionals estimating and cost planning QSs,

Assistance QSs and trainee QSs are managed. Also administration group for accounting

process is ruled by directors. The organization aims and visions are distributed through

the divisions in flatted manner.

1.2 EXPERIENCE GATHERED

I was appointed as a consultant trainee QS at CCMPL. I gathered the optimum

experience and improvements of my knowledge about the function of consultant QS.

Mainly I involved with the pre contract stage woks. Such as;

Taking off quantities.

BOQ preparation.

Cost plan.

Tender evaluation.

Checking interim bill.

Site visit.

Collecting cost data.

Preparing design and project proposals for a renovation project.

Projects of Red Cross Society (RCS).



2 EXPERIENCED AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED AT

THE CONSULTANCY ORGANIZATION

2.1 TAKING OFF QUANTITIES

Taking off quantities is an essential and basis task which should perform as a consultant

QS. This is a very serious work, because, it will directly affect to the whole project

costs. Therefore, taking accurate measurements and calculations are very important. It is

used for several purposes such as BOQ preparation, cost planning, preliminary

estimating, and checking interim bill. Normally SMM7, SLS 573, CESMM and POMI

are used to perform these tasks. Before the taking off I studied the drawings and got the

clear idea about measuring items.

I involved with the taking off for the Iqbal and shahla’s house,Real state bank project,

New heaven residence at Boralesgamuwa, R.Premadasa stadium renovation project.

New residence for Mr.Wasantha Jayasooriya, Projects of RCS.

2.2 PREPARATION OF BOQ

BOQ is the perfect and detail cost estimate of a project, because it is one of main part in

tender document and it gives the image of the construction work and cost to the

contractor. Therefore when preparing a BOQ we should consider about the accuracy of

descriptions because rates are prepared according to preamble notes and description.

There were some difference observed while working in the industrial BOQ rather than

working theoretically at the University. Instead of traditional method they use direct

computer aided billing system. There were no BOQ preparations as new, all are based

on the past similar BOQ and we modified it by considering site condition, materials,

method of construction. Project specification must be read when preparing the BOQ and

necessary statements shall be included under relevant work sections. After finalizing

major task of preparation and entering of quantities, pages of the BOQ must be

thoroughly set up as to suit the tidiness. This procedure actually saves the time when

have a huge workload.



During my training period I involved with the preparation of BOQ for internationally

and local projects. I was able to improve my construction knowledge and arrangement

of services like electrical, plumbing, and drainage system. Also it helped me to familiar

with the components in building and rates.

2.3 PREPARATION OF COST PLANS

Cost planning is a process which allocate the various elements of an intended building

project to provide the design team with a balanced cost frame work within which to

produce a successful design (during the outline proposal stage when a rough sketch of

drawings are available) which can be discussed, amended, revised & finalized during

the scheme or sketch design stage. This is often interpreted as controlling the cost of a

project within a predetermined sum (cost limit) during the design stage, & normally

envisages the preparation of a cost plan & the carrying out cost checks. The system

should be in an easy format, which should be understood by the design team & the

client. It is a statement of the proposed expenditure on each section or element of a new

building related at a definite standard of quality. Each item of cost is generally regarded

as a ‘cost target’ & is usually expressed in terms of cost per square meter/square foot of

floor area of the building as well as total cost of the building. Even though there are two

types of cost planning (Elemental-designing to cost & Comparative-costing to design)

in practice the method used may be a mixture of the two.

Things needed for the preparation of the cost plan

Copies of the sketch plans & elevations (drawings)

A brief specifications of the method of construction

A note of the proposed standard of finishes, fittings, services etc., & the

probable type of contract (lump sum & measure & pay)

The chief Quantity surveyor allows, “Reserve for design risks”. The amount allowed

depends on the QS’s experience, the state of design & its complexity. Also “price

forecast risk’ is allowed to be deducted from the target figure. This is included to allow

risks for materials, wages etc. The knowledge I gained theoretically was very much

useful to understand the principles quickly.



2.4 CHECKING INTERIM VALUATION AND PREPARATION PAYMENT CERTIFICATE

Checking Interim Valuation is the major function carried out by the Consultant QS at

post contract stage. When the construction works are going on, the contractor QS is

entitled to prepare the interim valuation for the work done at the end of each month.

Then it is submitted to the consultant QS for checking and approval for the payment

without affecting the contractor’s cash flow.

When calculating the amount of payment, there are additions and deductions which

should make for the estimated value of monthly work done.

Additions

(b) Material at site

(c) Price escalation

(d) Variations, extra works and day works

(e) VAT

Deductions

(f) Retention

(g) Recovery of Advance

(h) Value of material supplied by client

(I) On Account Payment

During my training session, I involved to check the Interim valuation for Construction

of Tire center & office building at union place for Autodrome private limited company.

2.5 TENDER EVALUATION

In pre contract period QS duties are relate distillate until selecting a particular suitable

contractor. Tender evaluation is the procedure to achieve this task. The tender

evaluation process depends according to the tendering procedure whether it is selective

or open or negotiated tender.



Rates are the most considerable and basic factor in the measure and pay project. At First

arithmetical errors are checked and done the adjustments. All the rates which are

submitted by the bidders are compared with the rates of Engineer’s estimate to check for

any unbalancing or loading of certain items. Thereafter should carry out a rate analysis

comparing the rates among the bidders. Then can go for the evaluation process which is

done in two ways,

Technical evaluation

Financial evaluation

Technical Evaluation

Bidders are required to submit the documents to ensure their technical eligibility for the

proposed works. Schedules have been provided in tender document to submit that

information. In most of the cases bidders provide annexure along with the tender

attaching support documents in this regard.

Details on following area s will be submitted on such an attachment.

ICTAD registration

NCCASL membership

VAT registration

Legal status

Audit reports for required period of time.

Adequacy of working capital

Construction experience for required period of time

Major items of construction equipment proposed for contract works

Construction management staff

Propose work program

The consultant has to evaluate each and every detail submit in those attachments to find

out which contractor is the most eligible in terms of technical proficiency.

Financial evaluation

In financial evaluation very straight evaluation process has to be maintained on each of

the contractor because charges can be hidden in individual items of work. The evaluator

has to identify such charges and can ask justifications for high rates. Contractor who has



submit the lowest is usually preferred. Some time technical evaluation is also

considered to select a suitable contractor.

2.6 SITE VISIT

Here the site visit was mainly conduct to carry out the checking interim valuation. After

receiving the interim bill QS has to go to the site and identify the actual work performs.

It is done by getting joint measurement with Contractor QS. Also the variations and

extra work items are checked.

2.7 COLLECTING COST DATA

As a consultancy organization there should be a data base for current market price of

labours, materials and plant and equipment. Also it should be based according to the

changes of prices. CCM is updating this cost database connecting with the BSR.

According to the BRS and practical norms of past projects the data base were contained

list of materials and machineries. During my training period I got an opportunity to

updating this data base. The process can show as follows;



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Figure 1-Process of Collecting Cost data


BOQ BSR

Identification of materials and machineries

Internet Newspapers and

Magaziness

E-Mail

Fax

Phone Calls

Catalogues and

Leaflets

Collecting current market prices of labours,

materials and plant and equipment.

Updating BSR rates

Updating the cost data base


2.8 PREPARING PROJECT PROPOSAL, DESIGN AND ESTIMATE FOR A RENOVATION PROJECT.

It is very difficult and deeply considerable task to prepare a design and estimate for a

renovation project which is already utilized to accomplish specific needs and

requirements. So new proposals and designs should not affect badly for the purpose of

the building and other services, as well as it’s essential to pay attention for the existing

building structure and it’s bearing capacity.

All those things are learnt during the site visit for R.Premadasa stadium. The Sri

Lankan Cricket Board wanted to refurbish the existing buildings and infrastructure

facilities combined with new construction work in order to improve the facilities and

increase the spectator capacities. So, I could able to participate for site visit with the

design team to evaluate current conditions of the ground and to get an idea about

limitations and requirement for the new proposals.

After that, we received a new design and project proposal to prepare an estimate.

Preparation of estimate for a renovation project deviates from the normal estimating

process because there are some works like cutting of existing structure, Underpinning

works and demolishing of existing parts which are combined to the structure. When

involve with this works there should be proper supervision, skilled persons, specialist

services and machines otherwise can form cracks and failures of the structure. Therefore

these rates also differ from normal rates. Finally can say, there should be a good

concentration more than normal estimating process to prepare an estimate for a

renovation project.

2.9 PROJECTS OF RED CROSS SOCIETY

It had a golden opportunity that is participation for a progress evaluating visit with RCS

who is handling the construction of branch office buildings at Mannar,Wanniya and

Matale. I had to attend it as the Consultant quantity surveyor.



When considering the mannar project, there were some difficulties regarding with the

cost of the project. So RCS wanted to know, what amount require for completing the

ground floor of the building. Therefore it’s necessary to calculate actual work done and

find out what are the remaining works to be done. So I decided to get all on site

measurements which are completed by the contractor. Then there was a meeting with

the Contractor, Branch office manager, Project Coordinator, Project manager and

Architect. Interim payments, Contractor’s problems and Project handling were main

topics of the discussion.

Now days, new construction techniques and methods are being used to enhance the

quality of works, accuracy of works and speed of construction. Construction a building

for Wavniya branch office was that kind of construction. There was a steel frame

structure and covering part is done using precast wall panels which had been formed

with zinck aluminium sheet and heat insulation foil. It was a new experience for me.

There were lots of construction difficulties, when considering the Matale project. The

contractor had started only site preparation part. So there was another meeting with the

contractor who was unhappy over the client as well as RCS also had not a clear vision

over the contractor. Therefore both of them agreed to stop the agreement with mutual

understanding. There were not any legal actions. It also was a great experience.



3 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED AND SOLUTIONS TAKEN

3.1 TAKING OFF QUANTITIES

3.1.1 Lack of knowledge in handling Auto CAD drawings and measuring

It was the first time that I measured the quantities using the auto CAD drawings. At that

time I don’t know how should handle the auto CAD drawings and measure quantities

because we had used only hard copies in the university. Therefore the way of handling

the drawing and method of measuring is asked from the Senior QS. And there was

another problem when using the excel sheet to enter the Quantities. There was a excel

format to enter the dimensions then all calculations form automatically. But when we

are at the university we got more time for these calculations.

3.1.2 Insufficient details in the drawings

It is easy to take off the quantities with having all relevant details otherwise have to face

some difficulties. I experienced that difficulties, most of the necessary details such as

scale, dimensions, sections and elevations were not included in some of the drawings.

That kind of problems are asked from the senior QS and got the solutions and

assumptions. Sometimes I prepared a quarry sheet regarding with that problems.

3.1.3 Dealing with Imperial units

Some of the drawings are prepared using the imperial units therefore it was very

difficult to take off because familiarization was very law when regarding with the

imperial units. The quantities should enter to the BOQ as metric units but measured

quantities were imperial units. So I had to convert all the quantities to enter the BOQ.

3.1.4 Frequent changes in drawings

There were frequent changes in drawings at the CCMPL due to the failure of the

designer and uncertainty of Client’s requirements or any other reason. Because of that,

measured quantities can be changed or have to take off again from the beginning,



changes in design and details of drawings waste both time and resources. Due to the

uncertainty of drawings, I clearly mentioned grid line or locations of measured items in

taking off sheets. It was easy to refer and identify the places then changed the quantities

whenever necessary.

3.2 CHECKING OF INTERIM VALUATION

Most of the times, the Contractor QS had made number of mistakes carelessly and

deliberately. Therefore I had to check these valuations very sensitively. The defects and

problems in the Interim valuations were as follows,

Arithmetical Errors

Claimed inaccurate quantities for fully or partially completed items

Claimed unreasonable rates for some extra work and variations

Excess labour involvement for Day works

These above problems can be overcome by having a regular site visiting to know the

quantities of work done and to have an understanding about the site work. In addition

to these, knowing of present market prices was essential to have a negotiation with the

contractor QS in case of unreasonable prices for some extra work.

In the earlier stage, when I was given to check these valuations, problems arisen due to

the unawareness of work done at site. Because I do not visit to the site and one of the

QS who was responsible for this work will visit to the site and give the needed

instructions as much as possible. This was actually not so clear for me. Then later stage

I could able to participate for site visits and see what are the ongoing works following

procedures by the contractor. Also referred past interim bills and got the idea about the

work done.

3.3 COLLECTING COST DATA

It was a very boring task collecting of cost data to update the cost data base. Sometime I

collected price details using the internet facility therefore had to search web sites and



download their prices. As well as I collected details by visiting hardware, getting phone

calls, referring catalogues and leaflets.

3.4 PROJECTS OF RED CROSS SOCIETY (RCS)

It was a great experience, participation for progress evaluation visit with the RCS. I had

to represent the consultant QS part which has considerable responsibility on that

journey. So sometimes I had to manage and arrange the activities which are expected

from me. As an example, joint measurements are taken to calculate the work done. All

those quantities should note and mark on the drawings clearly as well as possible

because there is no chance to visit the site and check whether the quantities are correct.

All the decision and limits are confirmed to achieve a better result. I got the average

height for columns because they had different heights and it was difficult to measure.

Communication between labours and me was a problem because I’m not fluent in tamil

as well as they also week in Sinhala. Therefore I asked to contactor’s representative to

solve this problem.



4 OBSERVATIONS MADE

4.1 FOREIGN PROJECTS

Most of projects which are handled by CCMPL were foreign projects. It was observed

that CCMPL has handled a lot of overseas projects especially in countries such as

Maldives, India and Middle East. It is a result of high quality of work and the good will

of the organization. According to the current situation of the construction industry, as

for global recession it directly affected the construction industry and it influenced the

downturn on CCMPL too.

4.2 ACCURACY

It was noticed that the top management of CCMPL has taken huge effort to ensure the

accuracy of the work. Most of the time, taken of quantities is double checked, with the

help of the trainees.

4.3 HARMONY AMONG THE EMPLOYEES

I observed a great relationship between the professionals of the organization. They were

willing to help each other any time not only in work but also in personal matters as well.

They were carrying out their works without disturbing others works in such a way that

the self esteem of new comers is developed. Top management of the organization didn’t

force its staff in intimidating manner and helped in developing the careers of the

Employees.



5 ASSESSMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION

5.1 MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY

It can be observed that, CCMPL has the simple management structure which is

successfully implementing their plans in order to achieve objectives. All the managerial

decisions are taken by the directors. Before the implementing any major decision taken

by the management will consider the view of the staff as well. Therefore, there is no

conflict arises in-between the management and the staff. CCMPL carries out procedures

for the benefit of its employees such as giving attendance bonus, annual bonus at least

once a year or twice a year and giving annual salary increments. Those actions make

good satisfaction among employees in respect of the management.

5.2 GOOD WILL OF THE COMPANY

As the recently stared one of the Quantity Surveying organization of Sri Lanka, CCMPL

has earned a good reputation in the construction industry. Therefore they can impress on

Clients to get new projects in their hands through this good will. The reputation gained

by the directors Mr.Upali Jayalath and Mr Nishatha Wicramasinghe and commitment of

the employees towards consistently delivering services of highest quality were the

influencing factors behind this good will.

5.3 TECHNOLOGY

The usage of modern technology should be much more developed in CCMPL. Usage of

modern facilities such as computers, internet, E- mail, and facsimile are in a satisfactory

condition in CCMPL.

5.4 COMMUNICATION

Both the formal and informal communication methods were used in the Organization

such as meetings, conversations, letters, E- mails, faxes, telephone etc. As there is a



company with a small number of staff, there is a good communication between the staff

and the management. The staff can express their ideas even with the chairman without

any hesitation due to the approachability of the management.

5.5 WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The staff of CCMPL is quite friendly and supportive. It was my privilege to train under

the guidance of Mr. Upali Jayalath, who is the expert in Quantity Surveying field in Sri

Lanka. There was a unity and closed relationship between each other of the staff. So it is

helped me to carry out works without any circumstances. Also, it was evident that

throughout my training period they were never hesitate to assign responsibilities to the

trainees.


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6 THE CENTRAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY BUREAU

6.1 AN OVERVIEW

The Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB) is the premier consultancy in Sri

Lanka with a wide range of expertise in different engineering disciplines. The Bureau

was established in 1973 as a specialist consultant for Water Resource and Hydropower

Development. Though it is a state institution under the Mahaweli Ministry, the bureau

operations from its inception has been one of a self financing organisation.

The Bureau served as a key institution in the implementation of the Mahaweli Projects.

In the implementation of these major multi billion Rupee schemes, the Bureau was

associated with international consultants. The Bureau has developed strong engineering

competence and expertise through these associations. Salient facts of the organization

are summarized below.

CECB is the largest engineering consultancy organization in Sri Lanka offering multi-

disciplinary expertise under one roof. One of its strengths lies in its in-house

engineering capacity and manpower resources. From its inception, CECB has been in

the forefront of some of the largest development projects in Sri Lanka. Bureau’s project

portfolio includes several multi-billion rupee projects where full responsibility for

design has been undertaken.

Vision of CECB

“To be the most efficient Engineering Organization in the State Sector.”

Mission of CECB

“To be the internationally recognized leading Sri Lankan Engineering Organization,

making optimum use of resources, acquiring excellence in Civil, Electrical and

Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Water Resources,

Infrastructure Development, Power and Energy, Software Engineering, utilizing state of

the art technology with highly motivated trained and skilled workforce rewarded

appropriately for their contribution.”



6.2 MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE OF THE CECB

As most of the government organizations, CECB also has a Bureaucratic management

system to maintain its strict set of laws and regulations. The administration of CECB is

one by the Chairman and a Board of directors where all the decisions are made. They

have delegated their authority to the General Manager and under him there are main five

sections namely General Technical Services, Head Office, Consultancy Division,

Construction section and International division. Under each and every divisions there

are sub sections implying a Functional management structure to enable in depth skills

and economies of scales.

Since I fully engaged in the site work I didn’t expose to the head office management

structure. But by referring the organizational chart and the books I found the above few

points.

6.3 CONSTRUCTION DIVISION

Earlier they provided consultancy services around the country as a government agent

but now they have entered into construction work as well. CECB is willing to brace the

construction part too. For the prime intention, CECB has formed two-construction unit

in Kandy and Colombo after the year 1995. Under these two construction unit there are

several base offices in island wide. This unit was formed in order to provide design

services and to carry out construction work for turnkey or design and build projects.

The bases of CECB around the country are North of Colombo branch, Sabaragamuwa

Office, Kandy Regional Office, Gampaha Base Office, Uva Office, South of Colombo

Branch, Southern Regional Office, Nothern Province Branch, Colombo Suburbs

Branch, and Maharagama Base Office.



6.4 INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FOR BUDDHIST AND PALI UNIVERSITY

Table 1: Project Detail

Project name Proposed Administrative building, Buddhist and Pali

University of Sri Lanka, Homagama

Location Moragahahena Road,Pitipana,HomagamaEmployer The Vice Chancellor, Buddhist Pali & UniversityContractor Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau, No. 415,

Bauddhalok Mawatha, Colombo 7.

Contract Sum Rs. 79,346,976.61 (Excluding VAT)Duration 120 daysTotal floor area 2865m2

Scope of the project Design and construction of multi storey building for administration activities with all connected facilities as per detail provided, including land preparation work and demolition work

Type of contract Design and BuildConditions of Contract Standard Bidding Document for Procurement of Works

Design & Build Contracts, ICTAD Publication No.

ICTAD/SBD/04,

Performance bond 5% from the initial contract priceDefect notification period 365 daysDelay and damages to work Rs.50,000.00 per dayRetention money 10% from the certified work done

6.5 THE PROJECT TEAM STRUCTURE

When considering the site management structure it can be viewed as a relatively flat and

simple structure, which consists of few authority levels. This enables efficient decision-

making process and speedy communication within the project team. RE has the total

responsible for all the site related works he has delegated his authority to the Electrical

Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Civil engineers, Accountant and Store Keeper. Under

the Engineers they have their supportive staff monitor the work at the site. The

Engineering Assistant under the Civil engineers carries out the quantity surveying work

fundamentally the subcontractors’ bill preparation works. Since this is not a very firm

management structure there was the flexibility even for the lower level employer to

interact with the RE. Sometimes the site workers came directly and communicate any

issue with the RE implying a participative management style.



7 EXPERIENCED AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED AT THE CONTRACTING ORGANIZATION

7.1 SUB CONTRACTOR’S BILL PREPERATION

7.1.1 Joint measurements

This was one of the things which I did mostly during my training. Though this is a lump

sum contract the subcontractor’s interim valuation is done as measure and pay contracts.

Since there was large number of subcontractors; I had to go to the site frequently and

take joint measurements. I found that most times the sizes of openings are differing in

the drawings than the actual site situations. It trained me to understand a drawing more

practically than earlier because I could always cross check a drawing with the real

condition at the site. Some subcontractors came with me to have joint measurements but

most of them were not interested. But I understood that it’s advisable to have joint

measurements to avoid conflicts at the payment stage.

7.1.2 Negotiation with subcontractors

Since most of the subcontractors didn’t come to have joint measurements I always tried

to negotiate with them to avoid conflicts when making the outlay. If they make

problems at the latter stage it’s a problem to me as well because of the time constraint.

This was a good experience to me and it helps me in improving my negotiation skills

and communication skills as well. It taught me how to deal with the subcontractors.

7.1.3 Verification sub-contractor’s measurements

Only Waterproofing and Aluminum doors and window subcontractor sent their

measurement sheets along with the payments they request for. So I had to verify those

measurement sheets and prepare the CECB payment certificate for the approval.



7.1.4 Preparation of subcontractor’s measurement sheets

After taking joint measurements the first thing I did, was marking those dimensions in a

clear drawing. This avoids in extracting wrong measurements and it helps to maintain

the consistency between the drawings and the measurement sheet. After taking off the

quantities I attached all the required drawings with the measurement sheets to make the

verifying procedure unproblematic.

7.2 ATTENDING FOR SITE STAFF MEETING

Once for a week all of the members of the site participate for the meeting to discuss

about,

Problems arising when work carry out

Quality and progress of the works

Material wastage and site management

Controlling of other site activities

The RE who is the key person of the meeting lead the all members of the staff and

explain the role of the members as well as give the task to full fill for each and every

week.

7.3 SITE ACTIVITIES

When working as a contractor QS, there should be a proper knowledge about the site

activities. When I working at the CECB site, I could able to involve for the construction

activities like brick work, plastering, tiling, ceiling works, painting, water proofing as

well as roof works. RE asked me to get the responsibility over all the roof works and

manage it properly to get a maximum output with required quality of the work. So I had

to plan the working stages to continue the works without any delay. It was essential to

keep a good relationship with the suppliers to get the materials on time.



7.4 TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

When I was supervising the roof works, it was important to pay attention for the

technical things such as,

All the works should carry out according to the supplied drawings and

standards

There should not any leakages therefore it is essential to use silicone sealant

to joint gutters, down pipes as well as ridge plates

Should keep appropriate lap length for heat insulation foil

Materials should not damage it will tend to corrosion

Should apply two coats of anticorrosive paints for steel trusses and purling.

Considering the plastering,

When differ the nature of the base, essential to use a wire net to combine

both surfaces.

Should not allow more time to dry the mortar surface before applying the

lime coat.

Well dried walls should soak before plastering.

7.5 LABOUR HANDLING

Frequently I had to handle the direct labours as well as indirect labours. While we

handling the labours, should able to get maximum output with required quality,

standards, accuracy and neatness. Therefore familiarization with labours is very

important to achieve construction goals and objectives other than pressuring them by

forcing and ordering. These things I learnt through the involvement of labour handling.

7.6 LEVELING

Taking level is usually done at the construction site to confirm accuracy of the works.

When laying floor tiles, it is essential making levels precisely to make the tile bed.

Level instrument is used to accomplish this task. I involved in giving levels for bath

rooms and other floors to make the tile bed.



7.7 WORK STUDY

During my training session I got a chance to do a work study which examines the

disposable sand quantity after the sieving process. Ordering sand volume is done

considering this disposable percentage which is law in quality sand.

7.8 PREPARATION OF LABOUR BILL

I involved for preparation labour bill which is the payment method for labour

contractor. There were not any allocations for the overtime hours because payment

method is based on the daily payments. Date, In time, out time and nature of the works

which are carried out by the labours are enterd in to the record book. It is considered

calculating the payment amount for each labour. Although there were not allocations for

the overtime hours which are calculate as extra working days and do daily payments for

that. Following things are important to calculate it,

No of hours for a working day = 9

No of hours for a extra day = 8

If, no of worked days = a, total worked hours = b, extra worked days = c

C=(b-ax9)/8 therefore total worked days=(a+c)

7.9 RECORD KEEPING

There should be a proper and clear record keeping system at the site. It definitely helps

to manage the site activities other administrative activities of the organization. Weather

records keeping, Store keeping activities are done with help of the site engineer and

storekeeper .As well as helped to the accountant to prepare the cash float therefore I

could able to familiar with the record keeping system at the site.



8 PRACTICAL PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED AND SOLUTIONS TAKEN

8.1 JOINT MEASUREMENTS

When I taking site measurements, although I asked to subcontractors to attend for joint

measurements some of them didn’t come and some of them came without any

notification. Though they didn’t come to have joint measurements, finally when making

the payments they raise some issues. This was another problem I had during my training

because I was responsible in making subcontractor’s interim valuation. So I always tried

to negotiate with them and come into agreement before the payments.

8.2 LARGE NUMBER OF SUBCONTRACTORS

As the main contractor, CECB sub contract most of the works such as masonry work,

painting, tilling, electrical work, waterproofing, aluminum doors and windows, ceiling

work, plumbing work and cement rendering. The subcontractor’s interim valuation is

not done on monthly basis where those were prepared when the subcontractors have

done a sufficient amount of work which is certified by the engineer. At the beginning

sometimes all the subcontractors payments were due at the same time and I got really

busy with these large amounts of subcontractors because there was only one

Engineering Assistant with me to prepare the valuations. But I tried to make the

procedure more organized to control this high working capacity. So I started preparing

the measurement sheets before the engineer asked me for by inspecting the site

situations. I found that this is a better way of managing with these large numbers of

subcontractors.

8.3 VERIFICATION SUB-CONTRACTOR’S MEASUREMENTS

I faced lot of problems when checking measurements sheets which are supplied by the

subcontractors owing to less of neatness and supplying quantities without sketches.

Therefore it was very difficult to understand actual work done. After making the

adjustments I didn’t forget to negotiate with the subcontractor and come in to an



agreement because if they arise problems when making the payment then it will be a

time consuming work.

8.4 PREVIOUS MEASUREMENT SHEETS WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY

When preparing subcontractors interim valuation it’s always link with the previous. But

when I referred the bills prepared earlier those were not done in a proper way. I faced

problems in finding out the areas and places which they have paid earlier because the

drawings and detail information like measurements were not attached properly. So to

avoid confusions; I prepared those bills again with clearly attached drawings and

deducted the previously paid amount. Though this is time consuming I thought about

the future and understood it would be easy and avoid conflicts in making the future

payments.

8.5 UNCERTAINTY WITH THE PLACES DONE BY THE SUBCONTRACTORS AND DIRECT LABOUR

I faced this problem when preparing the external and internal painting interim valuation.

It was done by two subcontractors and also by direct labour. So I was confused with the

areas which are done by each party. So to avoid conflicts first I had a discussion with

the site supervisor who is responsible for painting and mark in a clear drawing with

three different colours the areas done by each party. Then I started preparing the

measurement sheet and didn’t forget to attach a clear drawing showing the areas I

considered for a specific subcontractor.

8.6 LACK OF CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE

This was one of the main issues, which I faced at site. Since I had only the theoretical

knowledge at the university, I didn’t have the proper practical knowledge on site

activities. Therefore it was complicated me to visualize some site activities. As an

example when examine and leading site works it was not easy without the proper

knowledge of actual site activities because labours try to lose some parts of works and



its quality and standards. Doing number of work studies and taking instructions from

Technical Officer, Site Engineer and also labours I was able to advance as far as my

practical knowledge in construction.

8.7 LABOUR HANDLING

Labour handling is an art which should learn as a person who is working at the

construction industry. Some of labours are innocent; some others are cunning, therefore

Some of labours try to work hardly and do it properly but some others are not same. I

had to familiar with them to get maximum output from the labours.



9 OBSERVATIONS MADE

9.1 INSUFFICIENT SAFETY AT SITE

Site safety is a significant factor to be considered from mobilization to the completion

of the project. When I was appointed to the site, lot of risky works had started like roof

works, plastering, laying copper plate for the lighting protection system. But there were

not sufficient safety precautions to minimize the unexpected accidents to labors,

neighbors and all other properties. It is good to provide safety nets, boots, belts and

helmets for that kind of risky works.

9.2 LOW LEVEL OF SECURITY AT THE SITE

Security level of the site also not within the satisfactory level because there were some

weak points such as lost of materials, wages of labour’s etc. There was a security officer

who is drunker and old man as well as aggressive. So it was a weak point of the

security. It is possible to have a good security level with increasing the level of behavior

of the officers and increase no of officers.

9.3 POOR WORKMANSHIP

There was poor workmanship regarding with the brick works, concreting, plastering,

tiling and roof works owing to competition among the sub contractors to get higher

payments.

9.4 BAD SUPERVISION

Lot of problems had been formed due to bad supervision. It will lead to many

difficulties and circumstances in future. Following are the outcomes of bad supervision,

Poor workmanship

Material wastage

Extra works and variation



9.5 DELAY OF THE PROJECT

Although planed date of completion of the project is 15th November, It was evident that

the project will not be able to complete within its duration, due to the following reasons.

Terminated the works undertaken by few Sub-contractors.

Frequent changes in drawings, Hence occurrence of lot of Extra work and

Variations

Delay of works undertaken by some special Sub-contractors

9.6 FAMILIARIZED WITH SITE LAYOUT AND MANAGEMENT

During my training I familiarized the site layout and understood that it should be

changed according to the construction master program. When the building work is

compulsory to perform at any position the site facilities such as site office, main stores,

stores, site staff toilets and labour huts were transferred to other locations. When having

a superior site layout no site complexity arises for unloading and loading goods and

handling the machinery like excavators.

9.7 COMMUNICATION

The effective communication between parties involve to construction is very important

for the success of the project. Normally in meetings, telephone conversation, letters

were used for communication between main parties. Modern communication methods

were not used in construction site when communicating with head office and other

parties. There was only telephone in site office. But there were no fax machine or e-mail

facilities in site office. It was the huge barrier to effective communication. Sometimes

this may causes to delay the site work. Therefore it is very important to improve

communication facilities to avoid communication barriers to achieve a successfulness of

the project.



9.8 LACK OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS

This was a big mistake I observed in this project. There was no site quantity surveyor all

quantity surveying works done by project quantity surveyor at head office. She had to

gain all the information of construction works from site engineer and prepare the

interim bill. All variations, extra works and day works should be recorded by site

engineer or technical officers. Therefore lot of extra works and day works had not

properly recorded. This was huge loss to the contractor, because of poor claim

management. The professional site quantity surveyor is very important. Because, The

success of a project mostly depends on the profit of the project and QS is the person

who deals with such a things.

And also in this firm, each quantity surveyor should have to handle several projects at

the same time, and it may very difficult to keep proper concentration of all projects

since the unnecessary work load.

To overcome this situation my suggestion is to distribute the work load in a proper

manner by increasing the quantity surveying opportunities in the organization and then

it will be more benefited to the company in the long term.



10 ASSESMENT ON THE ORAGANISATION

10.1 STRENGTHS

10.1.1 The qualified staff in Engineering aspects

When considering the site there were highly qualified staffs in the engineering aspects

of the project. There were graduated engineers in the felid of civil engineering,

electrical engineering and mechanical engineering aspects. This is a special situation

where graduated mechanical and electrical engineers are working in a site. So these

combinations of engineers who are well qualified help to make the final outcome within

the required quality standard as expected by the client.

10.1.2 Delegation of work

The work had been delegated from the top level of the management to the lower level in

the site. There were high levels of working staff in the staff for different aspects of the

project. The RE as the top level has delegated the work as the civil, mechanical and

electrical engineering. Under them the supporting staff namely TOs and site supervisors

assist the work to make the work smooth and easy. And at the same time there were two

engineering assistants under the civil engineers where one works as a TO and the other

carries out the quantity surveying work. Further the RE has delegated his accounting

work as site staff salaries and purchasing materials to the accountant who works on

contract basis. Finally there were store keeper and assistant store keeper who are

responsible on the store keeping work. This smooth structure in delegation of work in

different work items makes the organizing of site work easy and flat without any

conflict.

10.1.3 Communication

A well-organized arrangement of communication is very vital in flat stream of events.

So at the site they always try to maintain the communication at a very high level.

Regular meetings were organized with the site supervisors, TOs, engineers and



engineering assistants to facilitate problem solving, decision making, updating the plans

and also to check the progress of the work.

10.1.4 Relationship with the employer

Since this a government organisation they always tries keep up the superior relationship

and trust with the employer which is also a government body. For CECB most the

projects are given because of the trust they have kept for last decades. For example now

they are handling a project at parliament which highly restricted due to security reasons

in Sri Lanka. Always they negotiate with the employer and try to solve the problems

without going to arbitration procedures.

10.2 WEAKNESSES

10.2.1 No qualified Quantity surveying staff

This was a major issue I found at CECB where there were no qualified staffs in quantity

surveying aspects.

10.2.2 No proper cost controlling mechanisms

They are not using any cost controlling mechanisms like comparing the expenditure

with income, what is the expected cash flow and if there’s any deviations what is the

reason. At this instance the main reason for the contractor to have losses is the abnormal

increment in prices. But if they had an expected cash flow and real cash flow they

would identify it earlier and would able to claim for price fluctuations once they

recognized it without waiting until they are out of cash.

Since this is a lump sum contract again there’s a high risk to the contractor’s side. But

they have not identified that. If it is a lump sum contract they should use more cost

controlling mechanisms to minimize the risk involvement such as cost cutting

mechanisms.



10.2.3 Payment method

Since this is a lump sum contract the client paid for the contractor based on the lump

sum figures in the contract document meaning based on the drawings and BOQ. But

when it comes to subcontractors they are paid based on the site and as a measure and

pay contract. Also the labour rates are paid based on the prevailing market prices. So I

found a mismatch with these two types of contract.


Suggestion to Improve the Project Industrial Training Project

SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE THE TRAINING PROGRAMME

The industrial training programme organized by the Department of Building

Economics, provides a better foundation for the QS undergraduates. According to my

point of view following suggestions may be advisable to upgrade the quality of training

programme further.

Actually it is not sufficient 16 weeks in one training phase. Since I was able to

expose only for certain stage (Architecturel) of the project in contracting phase,

it avoided gaining the knowledge on other important stages. So that I think it is

better to prolong the duration of the training at least in the contracting

organization.

Since the knowledge on tendering procedure, is very much significance for the

QS, experience in the head office is crucial as a trainee Contractor’s QS. It

should be more beneficial to divide the duration of contracting phase equally

both to the site and to the head office.

During my training period at both establishments it was observed that the

knowledge on computer applications such as MS Excel, MS Word and Auto

CAD was necessary to carry out the tasks undertaken. I suppose that student

should be thorough with above computer applications through course works and

project works more than this. Also I feel if brief lecture is giving before training

probably in the industrial training workshop may helpful to use and learn that

software.

The work shop that organized before the training period was really helpful, so it

will be a supplementary advantage if the duration of the workshop can be

increased and more organized conduct of seminars.


Suggestion to Improve the Project Industrial Training Project

The role of the QS and his functions will gain importance in the Civil

Engineering construction both in Sri Lanka and overseas in future. Therefore it

is better to send trainees to Civil Engineering projects at least for a one phase.

There was another workshop after the training to share the experience gained by

each one. I suppose it is a very important arrangement by the department

because it helps to improve the knowledge that is not covered under the training

session. Therefore I suppose to continue that programme in future.


Conclusion Industrial Training Report

CONCLUSION

The main objectives of the training session was to develop the undergraduates with

technical skills and enhance his knowledge, in practical experiences from the work field

in both consultancy and constriction aspects.

As same as, The industrial training period was very valuable for myself as an

undergraduate because it was a great opportunity to gain the overall knowledge and the

experience about the present context of the quantity surveying practice in the Sri

Lankan construction industry and also to make myself confident to work in different

working environments.

As same as during this training period I was able to work with deferent type of people

with different levels. Personally it was a very valuable experience to me other than QS

aspect, to learn to dealing with different kind of people.

Also I identified several areas affect badly of the success of industrial training and I

have introduced several suggestions according to my point of view, in previous chapter.

It may very useful to trainee undergraduates that taking necessary actions in those

problematic areas, to improve the success of their training.

It is very important to have some kind of knowledge about the professional practice of

the industry and the behaviors patterns, before enter in to the field. Therefore, the

training that I have undergone will be a distinctive advantage for my carrier

development to enter the industry as qualified Quantity Surveyor in future.


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