Construction Technology 2

This subject is a 4 credit hour module whereby the lectures are provided by Mr. Chiew Seng Khoon. It is one of the more important subjects that we must encounter and understand thoroughly as it helps us gain more knowledge on the technology used in the construction industry. The lectures by Mr. Chiew are pretty innovative and interesting as we are advised to share our thoughts and views on the existing technology. We practice more on sketching to identify the different elements in buildings and Mr. Chiew also provided us with plenty of real life situation videos in describing a number of technology used in construction. This helps give us a better understanding in translating notes into real life experiences. This module has enable our development in the knowledge of the fundamentals of design and technology. Such knowledge will enable students to appreciate the decision made on design, functional element, selection and the rational economic use of resources. This subject also explains the fundamentals of piled foundations, excavations, formwork, scaffolding, shoring and underpinning, partition and suspended ceilings, portal frames, precast concrete and steel roof trusses. There are two assignments assigned to us which one of them is an individual assignment. We were assigned to sketch different parts of buildings which includes the foundations and also different compartments of building parts. The other assignment was a group assignment whereby we had to provide a video regarding any part of a construction process. My group and I chose suspended ceiling as our topic. As a team, our aim was to provide an understandable video so that the video could be used as reference to other people as well as upcoming students for this module.

Learning Outcome:

This module has help me in learning how to assimilate the theories of construction processes with real life practice. I have learned on how to utilize information effectively in doing my assignments. I also gain more knowledge on the complete construction procedures of various types of buildings with suitable materials and design concepts throughout the whole lectures and examinations. I'd also like to add that the videos that Mr.Chiew has provided for us during lectures, has help us in analyzing the construction nature more thoroughly an effectively.

My group-mates and I collaborating in video editing