Software Application (CSC60603)

Lecturer:Lim Tze Shwan

LEARNING OUTCOME 
1. Make use of the appropriate software as a tool to complement their skills and knowledge in their discipline of study for example in the preparation of Bills of Quantities, Estimating, Tendering and Progress Payments.
2. Distinguish the different types of software programs available in the market and their limitations in usage.
3. Generate and retrieve reports for decision making.
4. Implement cost control procedures to consider alternatives and make well-reasoned recommendations promptly.

ASSIGNMENT 1 - GROUP ASSIGNMENT
The aim of project is to expose students to different types of software programs available in the construction market and their limitations in usage. Students are required to prepare a report on the functions and limitation of QS computer software in the market. My group consists of another 4 members who are Hoo Bung Jiat, Bo Yong Khong, Lee Kit Hung and I, Lai Choon Feng.

The following illustrates the five types of BIM computer software that has been studied in our report :

1. Buildsoft
2. CostX
3. Innovaya
4. Costos

In conclusion, we have recommended Buildsoft as it's the best compared with others.

ASSIGNMENT 2 - INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT 
In this project, I am required to prepare a set of bill of quantities which is FRAME by using Buildsoft. The purpose of this Buildsoft project aims to develop the student’s technical knowledge in software application. 

Taylor's Graduate Capabilities( TGC Values )

In this assignment, we were required to put theories that we have learnt during the lectures and tutorials into practice as we having the ability to interpret the functions and limitations of our chosen softwares which are available in the market and recommend our selection with supporting evidence that makes it different from other softwares.

It also requires us to use ICT and related technologies effectively. This is because we had use books as well as the internet to search and find for relevant materials that is based on each of our part in our assignment. ​​

Lastly, being the leader of a group is not as easy as I thought it would be. It has helped me to understand my team dynamics and mobilise the power of the team in order to make this project of ours a success. I found out that cooperation between team members is definitely our key in making this assignment a  success as it allows us to understand each of our strengths and weaknesses.