Building Services 1

Building Services 1 is a 3 credit hour module taught by Dr. Kam Kenn Jhun. This module has taught our class an introduction to the services that are provided in buildings, namely, cold water treatment and supply, sewerage disposal and treatment, storm water management, telecommunication services, and ventilation systems. It equips students with the knowledge in planning, coordination and installation of these services. We are also taught to familiarize ourselves with the Uniform Building By-Law (UBBL). Regarding the assignment of this module, we were asked to form a group of 6 people whereby we had to prepare a documentation report as well as preparing slides for presentation. Our group was assigned a topic titled "Telecommunication in High Rise Buildings". Personally, I believe we had a very strong unity in the group which has helped us in overcoming the tasks that we were assigned of.

Learning Outcome:
This module has helped me in developing my problem solving skills and taught me on how to think outside the box in terms of finding a creative and innovative way in solving problems. I am able to learn more independently each week with the tutorials given by Mr. Kam. The questions are very helpful and relevant in terms of understanding more on what sort of lesson to take from Building Services classes. On the other hand, I was able to appreciate more on the importance of teamwork and communication among group members. Discussions and arguments among the group has helped me develop myself as a person. The assignment has helped me a lot in terms of teamwork as the arguments and ideas from one another has help us in solving the critical problems of our assignment and not to forget, help bring our friendship closer among classmates.