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1. QS performs in development and constructionindustry.

2. QS services advice on development andfeasibility decisions, cost consultancy,

procurement advice, project and contractualmanagement.

3. QS task preparation Bill of Quantities,valuation of work progress to ascertainpayments to contractor and controlling cost.

4. QS concerned with contracts for works ofconstruction & practical working knowledge ofthe law.

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Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM) was set up under the QuantitySurveyors Act 1967, generally to regulate professional conduct of the QSprofession.Function of Board:a) To register Quantity Surveyor

b) To register firms & bodies corporate practicing as consulting QuantitySurveyors

c) To order cancellation, removal or reinstatement of registered QS or firms fromthe registration

d) To fix the scales of fees for professional quantity services provided

e) To hear and determine disputes relating to professional conduct or ethics of QS

f) To determine and regulate the professional conduct & ethics of the QSprofession

g) To attend no matters necessary for the carrying out the provisions of the Act

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As required by Statute all practice QS must beregistered with the Board of Quantity Surveyor,Malaysia. Sole Proprietorship, partnership or bodycorporate practicing as QS must obtain approvalfrom the Board, which will then issue a permit topractice.

To be entitled to be registered as a registered QSa person must: Possess a qualification recognised by the Board Be a provisionally registered QSHave obtained such practical experienceprescribed by the BoardHave passed a test of professional competenceconducted or sanctioned by the Board

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ISM is the professional body representing the suryevingprofession in Malaysia and consists of 4 main sectors:

Valuation

Land surveying

Building surveying

Quantity surveying

It plays a role in promoting & regulating the professionalconduct of the members.

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Function

1. To keep & maintain a register of QS

2. To approve or reject applications for registration

3. Order cancellation, remove or reinstatement4. To fix for time to time with the approval of MOW,

scale of fees

5. To hear & determine disputes relating to professional

conduct or ethic of QS or to appoint acommittee/arbitrator to hear disputes

6. To determine & regulate professional conduct &ethics of QS profession

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Objective

1. To secure and providing:a) Financial appraisal of real property development,

determining cost & economics of design, technical auditing

and advising on construction contractsb) Contract and financial management of construction projects

including measurement and valuation of construction works

2. To promote the general interests of the profession &

to maintain and extend its usefulness for the publicadvantage

3. For professional development-upgrade the standardof professionalism

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Function

1. Conduct professional exam (foundation, first part,intermediate, final exam & direct exam)

2. Accredit QS degree from approved university

3. Be a housekeeper for professional conduct &discipline (admonish a member, reprimand,suspension or expulsion)

4. QS divisional committee deals with mattersconnected to syllabus for exams, accreditation,application for membership, professional conduct &fee etc.

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1. Basic Services for building and civil engineering worksinclude:

a) Preparation of preliminary estimates and cost plans (PDA)

b) Preparation of Bill of Quantities and tender documents

c) Preparation of tender reports and contract documents

Pre-tender estimate Tender evaluation

Tender Award (LA)

Prepare ATDA (AS tendered detail abstract)

d) Preparation of tender documents, tender reports and

contract documents for item under P.C Sum

M&E Works (NSC)

e) Valuation of works in progress for interim valuations /

certificates including variations

f) Preparation of final account (ACDA)

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2. Additional Services include:a) Preparation of feasibility studies including income /

expenditure cash flow

b) Preparation of final costs for contracts based onprovisional Bills of Quantities

c) Pricing of Bills of Quantities or pricing and agreeingschedule of rates

d) Remeasurement of the whole or part of the buildingworks due to re-planning of the internal layoutarising from a change of use, repositioning of thebuilding and redesigning of any of the structural

element in the workse) Preparation and attendance for arbitration /litigation

f) Preparation of documents and reports forprequalification of Contractors

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Pre-Contract Stage

Preliminary Estimate and Costplan

- Budget, Cost Studies

Tender Documentand BQ

Pre Tender Estimate (Pricing of Bill

of Quantities)

Tender Evaluation andTender Report

InterimCertificates/Payment

Measurement of Variations

ConfidentialFinancial Report

Final Account

Post-Contract Stage

Tender Documentfor P.C Sum item

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Summarised services of QS:-

1) Preparation feasibility studies advice on the economics of aproject & what it would cost, comparative cost studies and lifecycle costing

2) Prepare preliminary estimates and cost plans preparation of the

budget to ensure that a building can be erected within an approvedexpenditure3) Prepare documents for obtaining tenders, in particular the BQ &

arranging a contract negotiating or agreeing on rates, contractadministration

4) Prepare tender reports advice on the selection of contractors

5) Advice on tendering procedures & contractual arrangements

e.gTurnkey and privatisation6) Valuation of works progress for making progress payments7) Valuation of variation and settlement of final costs8) Evaluation of contractual claims9) Preparation and attendance for litigation/arbitration/ADR

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Preliminary estimates in the form of PDA

Tender document & Bill of Quantities

Tender report

ATDA Contract document

Draft interim certificate

Draft document for the preparation of variationworks

Final account statement

ACDA