CONFIDENTIAL AP/JUL 2022/BQS659/QSM659

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FINAL ASSESSMENT

COURSE : PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE III

COURSE CODE : BQS659/QSM659/QSB659
ASSESSMENT : JULY 2022
ASSESSMENT TIME : 4 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of four (4) questions. Answer ALL questions.

2. Students are COMPULSORY to answer all questions by handwritten on a suitable foolscap

papers/exam sheet. Please scan your answer sheet and save as one file in PDF format. Name
the PDF file: BQS659_FULL NAME

3. The time given includes 30 minutes preparation time before and after assessment time.

4. Please make sure of the following requirements for the Final Assessment
i) Form of Contract PWD 203A (Rev. 1/2010)
ii) Form of Contract PAM 2018
iii) Interim Certificate JKR66 (pin. 4/2000)
iv) Final Account Certificate

5. Please make sure to write your FULL NAME, STUDENT ID, COURSE CODE, CLASS GROUP,
LECTURER’S NAME and DATE OF ASSESSMENT on the 1st page of your answer sheet.

6. Ensure that you practice full integrity in doing the assessment. Students are NOT allowed to “cut
and paste” online sources or any other sources directly to your answer. Evidence in plagiarism in
your answer script will result in non-compliance for the assessment.

7. All submissions are in Google Classroom and/or Email assigned under respective class lecturer.
If you are experiencing difficulties to submit on time due to internet or technical problems, please
contact the lecturer directly BEFORE the assessments end

8. Answer ALL questions in English

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

This final assessment consists of 6 printed pages

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QUESTION 1

The following are particulars of a contract for the ‘Proposed Research Institute’ for UiTM Shah
Alam.

a. Contract Sum RM5,888,000.00

b. Date for Possession 20th October 2020
th
c. Date for Completion 19 September 2021
d. Liquidated and Ascertained Damages RM1,000.00 per day
e. Period of honouring certificates 30 days
f. Performance Bond 5% of Contract Sum
g. Form of Contract PWD 203A (Rev.
1/2010)
h. P.C. Sum for Electrical Works RM1,000,000.00
i. Provisional Sum RM500,000.00

a) Calculate the amount of Advance Payment to be paid to the Contractor.

(3 marks)

b) The following abstracts are retrieved from the payment files.

Interim Valuation No. 4 – Date of Valuation 1st February

2021
Work Done - RM 900,000.00
Materials on Site - RM 100,000.00
Amount Previously Paid - RM650,000.00

Interim Valuation No. 5 – Date of Valuation 1st Mac 2021

Work Done - RM 1,450,000.00
Materials on Site - RM 200,000.00

Interim Valuation No. 6 – Date of Valuation – 1st April 2021

Work Done – Main Contractor - RM 2,200,000.00
Materials on Site (Main Contractor) - RM 150,000.0

Interim Valuation No.7 – Date of Valuation – 2nd May 2021

Work Done – Main Contractor - RM 3,200,000.00
Materials on Site (Main Contractor) - RM 175,000.00

Interim Valuation No.8 – Date of Valuation – 1st Jun 2021

Work Done – Main Contractor - RM 3,650,000.00
Work Done – Provisional Sum (remeasured at RM250,000.00
RM475,000.00)
Work Done – NSC (approved tender at RM990,000.00) RM300,000.00
Materials on Site (Main Contractor) - RM 100,000.00

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Prepare interim certificates based on the above valuations showing all calculations.
The Contractor submitted the performance bond prior to site possession.

(16 marks)

c) A Prime Cost Sum of RM1,200,000.00 was allowed in the Bills of Quantities for
Electrical Installation. The Main Contractor has inserted 2% for profit and a lump sum
of RM20,000.00 for attendance in his tender. Before the tender for sub-contract works
(i.e. Electrical Installation) is called, substantial changes are made to the design and
specification of the same, making the accepted tender to be RM2,123,500.00. Advise
the Employer on the amount of the profit and attendance to be paid to the Main
Contractor. State your reasons for the advice.
(6 marks)

QUESTION 2

Under the contract, final account shall be prepared once the project has been completed.

a) State when the Final Certificate is issued

(5 marks)

b) Based on the following information prepare draft statement of final account and final
certificate

1. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACT

a. Contract Sum RM 10,125,850.00

b. Date for Possession 1st January 2019
c. Date for Completion 31st December 2021
d. Liquidated and Ascertained Damages RM 2,000.00 per day
e. Amount paid to date RM 9,600,000.00
f. Type of Contract PAM 2018 Standard
Form

2. SUMMARY OF CONTRACT SUM

Description Amount (RM)

a. Preliminaries 250,000.00
b. Block A 5,500,000.00
c. Block B 2,640,000.00
d. Surau 80,000.00
e. External Works 290,000.00
f. P.C and Provisional Sums 1,365,850.00
TOTAL 10,125,850.00

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3. SUMMARY OF VARIATIONS

The following items and prices are extracted from the variation files which have been agreed
with the Contractor.

i. Building works

ITEM DESCRIPTIONS OMISSION (RM) ADDITION (RM)

1. Roof covering 25,300.00 35,100.00
2. Floor finishes 15,200.00 12,500.00
3. Doors and windows 9,550.00 15,455.00
4. Wall Finishes 32,880.00 23,450.00

ii. External works.

ITEM DESCRIPTIONS OMISSION (RM) ADDITION (RM)

1. Turfing 15,500.00 28,100.00
2. Surface water drainage 10,350.00 16,500.00
3. Water reticulation 10,890.00 16,350.00

iii. Prime Cost Sum

ITEM DESCRIPTIONS CONTRACT ACCEPTED VARIATION

AMOUNT TENDER OMISSION ADDITION
(RM) (RM) (RM) (RM)
1. Air-conditioning 150,000.00 125,000.00 10,300.00 16,500.00
Profit @ 3% 4,500.00
Attendance 6,000.00
2. Electrical Works 60,000.00 76,000.00 10,800.00 9,200.00
Profit @ 3% 1,800.00
Attendance 2,800.00
3. Fire fighting 35,000.00 28,300.00 6,500.00 7,500.00
Profit @ 3% 1,050.00
Attendance 1,000.00
4. Curtain Walling 250,000.00 272,000.00 18,550.00 31,000.00
Profit @ 3% 7,500.00
Attendance 9,450.00
5. Lift Installation 420,000.00 395,000.00 - -
Profit @ 3% 12,600.00
Attendance 15,500.00
6. PA System 55,000.00 65,000.00 6,500.00 7,500.00
Profit @3% 1,650.00
Attendance 2,000.00

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iv. Provisional Sum

ITEM DESCRIPTIONS CONTRACT FINALISED

AMOUNT (RM) AMOUNT (RM)
1. Landscaping Works 150,000.00 87,000.00
2. Built in Fitment 85,000.00 92,000.00
3. TNB Substation 95,000.00 102,000.00

(20 Marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Due to the difficulty faced when carrying out an installation of a steel structure for the
construction of a warehouse, the contractor proposed to the Architects/S.O. to change
the size of the steel structure for the main frame. The proposal for a bigger size in design
for the main frame is for easy handling to which the Architect/S.O. has agreed. The
contractor claimed for the additional cost and was paid in the interim payment. However,
the employer insisted that the changes were not necessary and there was no written
instruction issued for it while the contractor thinks otherwise.

i) Define variation based on PWD203A (Rev. 1/2010) and PAM 2018 standard form
of contract.
(5 marks)

ii) Discuss the contractually legality of the situation above.

(8 marks)

b) Based on PWD203A (Rev 1/2010), explain the rules on the valuation of variation by
Superintending Officer (S.O).
(12 marks)

QUESTION 4

Part of the pavement of road construction was damaged and blocked by rocks, boulders, and
fallen trees due to landslides from the upper portions of adjoining cliffs. The S.O. approved
the Contractor’s application for an extension of time of 25 days. The new completion date has
been to 19th December 2021 while the extension of time (EoT) has been approved by the
S.O. based on the following reasons:-

Reasons Period
1. Exceptionally inclement weather 5 days
2. Remedial works due to discrepancies between the
Architectural and Engineering drawings 7 days
3. Additional slope protection works to prevent further
landslide upon instruction issued by the S.O. 13 days

Total 25 days

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The Contractor via letter dated 18th December 2021 submitted an application for loss and/or
expense based on the reasons he was granted extension of time.

State:

a) The probable head of claims the Contractor could validly submit to the Client.

(7 Marks)

b) In each case under which clause in the contract such addition could be authorized.

(12 Marks)

c) How he can substantiate such claims and the document and records he may require
supporting such claims.
(6 Marks)

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