Lessons from live project: a case study on a landscape project of an institution
This paper evaluates the authors’ experiences in supervising a construction of a landscape project of an institution. The works involved an upgrading of the landscape and hardscape of the main entrance, while the supervision was originally devised by several lecturers. The live project provided go...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English English |
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2013
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/34386/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/34386/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/34386/1/PAPER_-_ICABE_24.10.13__LATEST__IREP.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/34386/4/ICABE2013_Program_Details.pdf |
| Summary: | This paper evaluates the authors’ experiences in supervising a construction of a landscape project of an
institution. The works involved an upgrading of the landscape and hardscape of the main entrance, while the
supervision was originally devised by several lecturers. The live project provided good impacts to both students
and lecturers. For instance,live project with real problems and client has strengthened students’ practical
knowledge.Secondly,live project has provided experience and knowledge for better teaching/learning of built
environment subjects. It was an urgent project and thus, dateline was highly important. Though the construction
had completed on time, there were complaints received; e.g. issues on the quality and project cost. These
unsuccessful parts of the construction were perhaps related to several reasons such as Coordination Meetings
(CMs), professionalism and ethics, and Statement Needs (SNs). This paper uses evidences drawn from site
supervisions and discussion with expert/colleagues in reviewing the factors that would link to the issues. Review
presents several findings, which are leading towardsthat; lack of skilled workers, ineffective coordination and
lack of responsibility and commitment and etc. The paper suggests that good Construction Practices (CPs) can
be achieved through good coordination among construction teams, organised CMs, and definite SNs. The ideas
can perhaps be considered for future construction with similar nature of work. Further, the insights may also
contribute significant implications toseveral individuals and organisations, namely stakeholder, Superintendent
Officer (SO), academicians, students, contract workers, project cost, quality of works, project dateline and many
more.
Key words: Live Project, Case Study, Coordination Meetings (CMs), Professionalism and Ethics and Statement
of Needs (SNs) |
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