BUILDING SURVEYING PRACTICE I

About this Course

Course Description

This subject explores the basic knowledge of building surveying works and profession in relation to building performance by identification and understanding of building defects. It also emphasized on the implementation of building inspection method for low rise building.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Organized a method of building inspection for low rise building by using necessary tools and equipment's ( P4 )
2 ) Explain on the principles of building defects and its properties of materials which affect the building performance ( A3 )
3 ) Identify fundamental theory and practice of building surveying works based on Code of Practice for Building Inspection Reports (CPBS 101)

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 4 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

Introduction to building surveying works
Scope of Building Surveyor
The role and duties of building surveyor
Types of survey
Checklist in preparing for a survey
Requirements of buildings

Surveying tools and equipment – Non Destructive Test (NDT)
(Hygrometer Test, Moisture Meter, Digital Caliper, Sound Level Meters, Laser Distance)
Visual recording technique
Condition Survey Procedure
Defect indication plan (based on measured
drawing)
Typical categories of building failures

Introduction on Building Defects
Types of defect
Nature of building defects
Description of building defects

Our Instructor

PROFESOR MADYA DR MOHD ZAKI BIN AWANG CHEK

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Tapah

MUHAMMAD FIKRI BIN SAIDI OTHMAN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Sri Iskandar

NUR FADHILAH BINTI BAHARDIN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Sri Iskandar

TS. DR. SURIANI BINTI NGAH ABDUL WAHAB

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Sri Iskandar

PROF. MADYA SR. DR. IRWAN BIN MOHAMMAD ALI

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Sri Iskandar

MUHAMMAD ZAHIR BIN ZULKERNAIN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Sri Iskandar

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : The building inspection report is a written account of the property's condition. It will include any significant building defects or problems such as rising damp, movement in the walls (cracking), safety hazards or a faulty roof.