Just want to know if all new high rise condo using building roof top water tank. old one yes can easily seen but seem like new one don't use big tank anymore...is it now most using pumps + small tank?

Typically it is CAR (Contractor's All Risk) insurance which is a comprehensive coverage for all personnel. If you are contractor and is buying, ask the insurance agent, and also refer to PAM Contract 2006.

For most projects, the floor finishes (and other finishes) is minimum to comply to statutory requirements, as per approved Building Plan. This allows the developer to commit the minimum. If it is an upgrade, usually the buyer will not dispute that it is not in accordance to S&P Agreement (Remember S&P Agreement ties to the approved Building Plan, so in your S&P it is always the minimum, like homogeneous tiles, plaster & paint and so on). This is also to allow for purchaser to renovate, you don't want to pay a hefty amount to buy a condo unit with slate tiles on it only to hack it later to change to marble to suit your preferences.

So, it goes like
1. Architect specify (example of the specification is like "600 x 600 x 12mm THK NXRO GRANITE 'YXRA' HOMOGENEOUS TILES MATTE OR EQUIVALENT TO ARCHITECT'S APPROVAL")
2. ding dong ding dong
3. Client approves (by signing on the Building Plan submission)
4. Submission approved
5. Tender - once tender is awarded, the cost is fixed, unless client want to change, then there will be VO.
6. Contractor counter propose (showing sample, all certificates including CIDB, SIRIM, BOMBA, ISO, etc etc) - this is where the contractor makes money from price difference. - That's why the last part 'or equivalent to architect's approval' in the architect's specification
7. Architect & client approves or reject (ding dong ding dong) - Ultimately Architect is the one who signs and confirm, with client's consent

Unless you are a special purchaser, like you committed to buy a penthouse unit which is special designed to your preference, this usually the purchaser do not involved in a project's design and construction. Because you only buy the product.

They simply hide it. Or put it in the top level and cover up nicely, locked to other people access. Usually 3-tier tanks. Pump is to draw water up to the storage tank. Usually every 70m height (about 20 storeys) need to have a stage pump+tank because not enough power to push higher.

This post has been edited by 2387581: Sep 4 2017, 02:38 PM

Interesting, but since she is not the submitting person (as in the person who put signature and stamp on drawing for submission) she has no liability. If she misses things but the submitting person (usually boss who has the Ir.) didn't check by him/herself and submit, and eventually it fucks up big time, it is the submitting person's responsibility. She can just shrug and move on to other places doing something out of her expertise.

From your description she came from an accounting background, and no matter in what firms, she is still doing her accounting stuffs...I would be amazed if she changed from accounting to obtaining a civil engineering degree, and pursue her PE (Ir. from BEM)

Hello, I don't know if you can help my query on re-roofing.

I'm seeing some houses when re-roofing is done, they will either put zinc or aluminium underneath the wood frame before placing the roof tiles. What is the difference between these 2 other than zinc being thicker.

Will it reduce the heat into the house?

Actually the original question was more general: "have you meet people who work in construction that has completely different background previously? (eg: finance, science, business etc?) and start completely from 0 knowledge?"

It was not specifically about someone becoming a PE or Ir, just about someone working in construction field.

On construction stands point, what is the most expensive part of the house to build?

1. Foundation + floor
2. Wall
3. Roof
4. Toilets

Hi everybody. I have quite a number of questions here, and it'd be really great if anyone with relevant experience could share their insight or two.

My situation is, my family have a piece of land, under three separate titles. We are divided whether to sell, or to invest in the land.

The land is under agricultural category, 10 acres. I am trying to convince my family to build a shoplot at the front of the land due to its location, which is beside a busy main road.

I try to arrange the questions as orderly as I could.

1) To proceed to construction, do I have to amalgamate the three titles into one?

2) To proceed to construction, do I have to change the category of the land? If yes, to what category and how much would it cost approximately?

3) Is it better (financially especially) for me to appoint construction company to build, or better if I start my own company and start from there?

4) To start a construction company, how long would it take before licensing and everything related?

That's all for now, more will come after all these questions are answered. The project is not in near future though, so no rush there.

Thanks for reading through.

It depends on what kind of building.

hi

how much does it costs to apply for construction permit?

where can i find the data and statistics of building permits issued by government?

From an architect's perspective.

This post has been edited by 2387581: Oct 9 2017, 01:17 PM

For data and statistics best you consult the local authorities/majlis respectively. What is your purpose with that info?

The costs to apply for building plan approval varies, what type of development you are doing? For building plan it is based on floor area involved for new construction and renovation. Additional deposits and payments applicable for
- demolition
- construction waste disposal (PPSPPA)
- compound (fine for built before building plan approval, usually 10x the normal fee)

Other fees related to statutory requirement involve fees for application on land matters, planning approval, engineering plan submission fees (road and drainage, structural), contribution to build traffic light, upgrade existing sewerage treatment plant, TNB, SYABAS, SPAN etc etc.

Hi, i have a question.
What does mechanical engineer do in a developer / consultant / contractor company? whats the difference across these three in the context of construction sector? Thanks!

consultant - design, submission, on-site coordination, supervise, endorsement, issue instructions
developer - review and confirm design
contractor - on-site coordination, testing, rectification

I want to know if a medium size sub contractor company (can undertake a project around 26 mil) wants to grow up and become a main contractor company (can undertake a project around 150 mil), this sub contractor require how many years to do that?? please reply me asap bcz i have a lot more to ask and thx very much!

PS IM ALSO VERY NEW TO THIS INDUSTRY!!!

This post has been edited by NOOBOY900515: Oct 11 2017, 03:40 PM

Is there a lists of Tier 1 Main Contractors ..

G1 to G7 according to cidb contractor list. think this 1 u can buy the list from CIDB. anyway those G7 contractor might not be top notch. coz most company can achieve that easily

I'm planning to built my own house, some said before built anything better call pest control to treat the land 1st, usually gov building did this, any idea what it is? is it necessary for normal house? cox don't want to end up like my current house so many holes at the tiles.

This normally refers to anti-termite treatment. You spray it just before casting the ground floor slab.

Normally advisable to do it if your land is vulnerable to termites (e.g. ex plantation land).

any pest control can do it? I heard must have license, any idea the cost for 5000sqft?

Find a licensed pest control company and get a quote from them.

Check what chemical they are using, there are 2 main ones used in the market - chlorpyrifos or imidacloprid.