DCA50242 AR SITE PRACTICE

ARCHITECTURE
SITE

PRACTICE

PREPARED BY : NURUL SYAHIDATUL
AINI BT MOHD NIZAM
LECTURER : PUAN NORIZZAN

CONTENTS

Topic 1 - SITE ORGANIZATION , ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES

1.0 SITE ORGANIZATION , ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3

1.1.2 EXPLAIN THE PARTIES OF RESIDENT 5

1.1.3 APPLY THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES 7

1.2 JUSTIFY THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN SITE CONSTRUCTION 9

BUILT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION 10

1.2.2 DISCUSS THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 12

Topic 2 - SITE POSSESSION

❑ INSPECTION OF SITE (CLAUSE 11) PWD203A (REV. 1 /2010) 16

❑ PROCESS OF SITE POSESSION DATE OF POSSESSION 17

❑ PROCESS OF SITE POSESSION (CONT’D) 18

❑ PROCESS OF SITE POSESSION (CONT’D)DEGREE OF POSSESSION- 19

❑ PROCESS OF SITE POSESSION (CONT’D)DEGREE OF POSSESSION 20

(CONT’D)

❑ PROCESS OF SITE POSESSION (CONT’D)RESTRICTED POSSESSION- 21

❑ PERFORMANCE BOND 23

❑ INSURANCE 25

❑ INSURANCE OF WORKS 27

❑ INSURANCE AGAINST INJURY TO PERSONS AND PROPERTIES 28

ARCHITECTURE SITE 2
PRACTICE

CONTENTS 29
30
❑ WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE 31
❑ SOCSO CONTRIBUTION 32
❑ COVERAGE OF THE WORKERS SOCIAL SECURITY ACT 1969
❑ COVERAGE OF THE EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEM ACT 2017 34
35
❑ CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 36
❑ CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS 37
❑ PRICED BILL OF QUANTITIES 38
❑ CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS 39
❑ PRICED BILL OF QUANTITIES 41
❑ CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME 42
❑ PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN 43
❑ PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN 45
❑ PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN 46
❑ CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
❑ RISK INSURANCE

ARCHITECTURE SITE 3
PRACTICE

CONTENTS

Topic 3 - SITE PREPARATION

3.1.1 JUSTIFY THE STAGES OF SITE PREPARATION 52

3.1.1 IDENTIFY THE SITE BOUNDARIES AND SITE PAGING, (OGL)

ORIGINAL GROUND LEVEL, SITE CLEARING, EARTHWORKS, 53

LEVELLING, CUT AND FILL

3.1.2 DISCUSS THE SITE CLEARING, EARTHWORKS, LEVELLING, CUT AND FILL​ 55

3.1.3 EXPLAIN THE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITIES 58

AND INFRASTRUCTURES ON SITE LAYOUT (BUILDING SETTING OUT)

ARCHITECTURE SITE 4
PRACTICE

CONTENTS

Topic 4 - SITE SUPERVISION

❑ APPLY THE SCOPE OF WORK OF AN ARCHITECTURAL SITE SUPERVISOR 74

❑ DEFINE THE SCOPES OF WORK OF ARCHITECTURAL SITE SUPERVISOR 75

❑ EXPLAIN THE SCOPES OF WORK OF ARCHITECTURAL SITE SUPERVISOR 76

❑ APPLY THE SCOPES OF WORK OF ARCHITECTURAL 77

❑ IDENTIFY THE DOCUMENTATIONS INVOLVED IN BUILDING 81

CONSTRUCTION

❑ DISCUSS THE DOCUMENTATIONS INVOLVED IN BUILDING 82

CONSTRUCTION

❑ EXPLAIN THE DOCUMENTATIONS INVOLVED IN BUILDING 83

CONSTRUCTION

❑ JUSTIFY THE DOCUMENTATIONS INVOLVED IN BUILDING 84

CONSTRUCTION

❑ CERTIFICATE OF PRACTICAL COMPLETION (CPC) 85

❑ CERTIFICATE OF NON-COMPLETION(CNC) 86

❑ EXTENSION OF TIME AND LIQUIDATED ASCERTAINED DAMAGES (LAD) 87

❑ DEFECT LIABILITY PERIOD (DLP) 88

❑ CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE AND COMPLETION (CCC) 89

ARCHITECTURE SITE 5
PRACTICE

1.0 SITE ORGANIZATION , ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1 Apply the different parties involved in site organization
1.1.1 Define the parties of:

Resident Architect (RS):
The Resident Architects will begin a project by
meeting with a client to determine that client's
individual design tastes, vision, and budget. They
then draft up plans of the proposed design.
He/she will be concerned with much more than

the aesthetic of a home. Residential architects

need to take into account zoning laws,
environmental factors, and the structural stability
of the building.
Project Manager (PM):
A project manager is a professional in the field
of project management. Project managers have
the responsibility of the
planning, procurement and execution of a project,
in any undertaking that has a defined scope,
defined start and a defined finish; regardless of
industry. Project managers are first point of
contact for any issues or discrepancies arising
from within the heads of various departments in
an organization before the problem escalates to
higher authorities, as project representative.
Clerk of Work (C.O.W):
A clerk of works or clerk of the works (CoW)
is employed by an architect or a client on
a construction site. The role is primarily to
represent the interests of the client in regard to
ensuring that the quality of both materials and
workmanship are in accordance with the design
information such as specification and engineering
drawings, in addition to recognized quality
standards. The role is defined in standard forms
of contract such as those published by the Joint
Contracts Tribunal. Clerks of works are also the
most highly qualified non-
commissioned tradesmen in the Royal Engineers.
The qualification can be held in three specialisms:
electrical, mechanical and construction.

Inspector of Work (L.O.W):
An Inspector of Works (IOW) is a person registered under subsection
10(E) of the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Revised 2015).
A registered IOW shall conduct himself / herself honourably,
responsibly, ethically and lawfully by following the Code of Conduct as
determined by the Board.
Site Supervisor:
The role of a site supervisor generally involves the management and
supervision of a construction site in accordance with health and
safety guidelines. It is the responsibility of the site supervisor to
assess hazards, determine risks, conduct regular inspections, and
maintain a safety programme.
Safety and Health Officer:
Work Health & Safety Officers are responsible for ensuring the safe
and compliant operation of an organisation. They implement
defined Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) strategies which identify
hazards, assess risks to health and safety, and use state-of-the-art tools
and techniques to avoid accidents and injuries.
Site Clerk:

The Site Clerk is a key member of the construction team. The
Site Clerk serves as management's on- site representative on
a day to day basis. The Site Clerk deals with all on site
documentation such as delivery dockets, timesheets, health +
safety certificates etc. Handling all enquiries to site.

Technical Assistant:

Technical assistants are junior-level administrative employees
who report directly to the company manager or team
leader. Their role is to provide both administrative and technical
support for business clients or the internal team.

Draftsman:

Architectural draftsmen create technical drawings from the
designs of architects and engineers. They incorporate
measurements and building codes for construction, use CAD
software to print schematics for use by architects, building
contractors, and engineers, and enter CAD data to create 3-D
design models.

1.1.2 Explain the parties of Resident

Resident Architect (RS):
Control project from start to finish to ensure high quality,
innovative and functional design.
Take the “brief ” to identify clients' needs and put together
feasibility reports and design proposals.
Develop ideas keeping in mind client's needs, building's
usage and environmental impact.

Project Manager (PM):
In the broadest sense, project managers (PMs)
are responsible for planning, organizing, and directing
the completion of specific projects for an organization
while ensuring these projects are on time, on budget,
and within scope.
Clerk of Work (C.O.W):
A clerk of works inspects the workmanship, quality and
safety of work on construction sites and reports back
to senior managers and clients. As a clerk of work, you'd be
conducting regular site inspections and checking that
building plans are being followed correctly.
Inspector of Work (L.O.W):
Inspects and approves incoming materials by
confirming specifications, conducting visual and
measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable
materials.
Site Supervisor:
Supervising workers, subcontractors and work activities.
Preparing and presenting site inductions, safety briefings and
toolbox talks.
Assessing and managing safety hazards.
Ensuring appropriate site rules and welfare facilities are in
place.

Safety and Health Officer:
Occupational risk assessment
Preparation of safe operating procedure;
Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures;
Encouraging worker's participation; and.
Continuously improving to ensure sustained compliance to
OSH law.

Site Clerk:
A clerk of works inspects the workmanship, quality and
safety of work on construction sites and reports back to
senior managers and clients. As a clerk of work, you'd be
conducting regular site inspections and checking that building
plans are being followed correctly.
Technical Assistant:
Answering telephones and taking messages.
Composing emails.
Typing up reports for the company.
Scheduling meetings.
Printing and filing documents.
Organising company travel arrangements.
Providing technical assistance with equipment operation.
Cleaning of technical equipment.

Draftsman:Use computer-aided design software to create 2D
and 3D technical drawings.
Calculate dimensions and material requirements.
Edit technical draughts based on the recommendations of
project engineers and architects.
Outline the project's construction process on the technical
drawings.

1.1.3 APPLY THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE PARTIES

➢ RESIDENT ARCHITECT (RA) :
RA is an Architect that able to interpreted dwg, design
criteria, resolve discrepancies between various consultants
drawings.
➢ PROJECT MANAGER (PM) :
Planning the activities.
Organizing a project team to perform work.
Delegating the teams.
Controlling time management.
Managing deliverables.
Monitor progress.
Establish Regular Meetings.
Communicate a vision with the team.
➢ CLERK OF WORK (COW) :
♦ Inspecting construction work and comparing it with

drawings and specifications.
♦ Measuring and quality checking building materials.
♦ Identifying defects and suggesting ways to correct them.
♦ Monitoring progress and reporting to construction

managers, architects and clients.
➢ INSPECTOR OF WORK (LOW) :
♦ Their duties and responsibilities include: Inspecting

output samples using industry-appropriate methods,
such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions and
examining functionality. Checking that the assembly or
production line adheres to standards and procedures and
complying with legal requirements.

➢SITE SUPERVISOR :
Oversee day to day operations of the facility.
Provide for site safety and security; devise and implement
site policies and procedures.
Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of systems
and equipment; monitor fire alarm control panels and other
emergency equipment.
➢SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER :
Occupational risk assessment;
Preparation of safe operating procedure;
Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures;
Encouraging worker's participation; and.
Continuously improving to ensure sustained compliance to
OSH law.
➢ SITE CLERK :
The Site Clerk deals with all on site documentation such as
delivery dockets, timesheets, health + safety certificates
etc. Handling all enquiries to site. Assisting site
management in ordering materials.
➢TECHNICAL ASSISTANT :
Answering telephones and taking messages.
Composing emails.
Typing up reports for the company.
Scheduling meetings.
Printing and filing documents.
Organising company travel arrangements.
Providing technical assistance with equipment operation.
Cleaning of technical equipment.

1.2 JUSTIFY THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN
SITE CONSTRUCTION

BUILT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION

Modern methods of construction (MMC) are innovative ways of building
structures, which are increasingly being used in the construction industry.
They provide a number of different benefits, depending on the method
used, and could help to do everything from speed up construction and
save money to making construction safer. Modern methods of
construction include methods such as creating modular buildings, 3D
printed construction, and flat slab construction. Whether using one of
these construction types or combining more than one, developers,
landowners, and homeowners can take an up-to-date approach to
construction that may provide some excellent benefits.
Modular Buildings/3D Volumetric Construction
Constructing modular buildings is all about creating parts of the building
off-site and then bringing them on-site. By building 3D modules off-site,
it's possible to save time and money, as well as carry out quality control.
Modular buildings might begin with basic steel shells or they could be
complete external and internal designs. They can be excellent for
consistency for the development of modular homes, in addition to hotels
and similar buildings. Light gauge steel is ideal for this purpose, as it is
light, durable, and versatile.
Flat Slab Construction
Flat slab construction involves the use of flat slabs of concrete that are
reinforced and supported with concrete columns. This method of
construction removes the need for beams, with the load of a slab placed
on supporting columns and a square slab called a drop panel. This MMC
construction method offers flexibility in design layout, as well as reducing
the amount of time required for construction. Floor-to-floor height can
be reduced too, which can be beneficial to cut cladding costs and for
prefabricated construction.

Twin Wall Technology
Twin wall technology is one of the modern methods of
construction that combines precast concrete and in-situ
concrete. Using both of these methods, it's possible to benefit
from both speed and structural integrity. The walls are created by
separating two wall slabs with a cast in lattice girders. After
joining together and reinforcing the walls, the gap between them
is filled with concrete. As well as being a faster method of
construction, it's more economical and is often used together
with precast floors.
Hybrid Construction
Hybrid construction or semi-volumetric construction combines
modern construction methods of volumetric/modular units and
panel systems. Areas that are highly utilized such as kitchens and
bathrooms can be created as volumetric units, while the rest of
the building is constructed using panels. This allows for the best
parts of each construction method to provide benefits, including
fittings in the volumetric units and flexibility from the panel
system.
3D Printed Construction
3D printing is continually being used in new and innovative ways,
including in the construction industry. 3D printed construction is
particularly useful for creating prototypes, as well as for creating
complex components that have more challenging shapes. 3D
printing uses the sequential layering of materials to build up the
element being constructed. It begins with a digital 3D model,
which can then be used to create the required construction
elements.
These Modern methods of construction deliver a range of
benefits to construction projects, often making it possible to save
time and money, as well as produce excellent work.
Your Construction Solution
Here are a wide range of modern methods of construction
(MMC) techniques, providing alternatives to traditional building
construction. There is an increasing interest in MMC from
project developers due to the extensive list of benefits these
methods provide.

1.2.2 DISCUSS THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ARCHITECT :

Lead and develop projects from early concept through design development.
Prepare drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
Design and document commercial and industrial building projects.
Consult with clients to determine their requirements.

SUPERINTENDING OFFICER ( SO) :

Applying project management techniques, such as planning, scheduling, monitoring and
coordination.
On-site construction supervision of temporary event related infrastructure installation.
Contract administration.

ENGINEERS :

Making plans using detailed drawings
Preparing estimates and budgets
Creating accurate project specifications
Designing engineering experiments
Creating technical reports for customers

QUANTITY SURVEYOR (QS) :

Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements.
Scrutinizing maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals.
Liaising with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents.
Advising managers and clients on improvements and new strategies.

LAND SURVEYOR :

Preparing and maintaining sketches, maps, and reports of legal descriptions of surveys.
Verifying data and calculations.
Recording results of surveys.
Calculating the measurements of sites.
Writing descriptions of property boundaries.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS :

creating plans, designs and drawings using computer-aided design programs
surveying sites
advising on matters to do with environmental conservation
discussing requirements with clients
writing reports

TOWN PLANNER :
Developing planning policy at a national, regional or local
level, taking into account transport, the local economy,
jobs, green infrastructure, renewable energy, climate
change and the historic environment
Reviewing and monitoring existing planning policy
documents
Assisting with the preparation and implementation of
transport policies and strategies to create an efficient
transport network, possibly including cycle routes, rail
and road routes and or runways
Helping to ensure that areas are attractive, safe and
pleasant to live, work in and visit
Working to energise places that have become run-down
CLERK OF WORK (COW) :
To assist immediate superior to plan, supervise, monitor
and control daily construction works at the project site.
To ensure proper material control and storage, quality
assurance and full machines utilization.
To organize and lead workers for architectural works.
INSPECTOR OF WORK (LO.W) :
Superintend the constructionf a building, ensuring
quality and the use of materials in accordance to
specifications.

Topic 2

SITE POSSESSION

INTRODUCTION

• WHERE THE CONTRACTORS HAVE
THE RIGHT TO ENTER THE SITE,
OCCUPY AND USE THE SITE AND
CARRY OUT THE SPECIFIED
POSSESION OF WORKS.
SITE

• STARTS FROM THE DATE FOR
POSSESSION OF SITE TO
COMPLETION DATE AND
INCLUSIVE OF EXTENDED TIME

DURATION OF IF THE CONTRACTOR IS
POSSESSION GRANTED EXTENSION OF TIME

CONTRACT • POSSESSION WILL USUALLY
PERIOD PROVIDE THE
CONTRACTOR WITH SUCH
EXCLUSIVE OCCUPATION AND
USE THE SITE AS REQUIRED
CONSTRUCTING THE WORKS

INSPECTION OF SITE (CLAUSE 11)
PWD203A (REV. 1 /2010)

Before submitting the tender,
contractor should go inspect
the site to satisfy himself
regarding these matters:
Nature of the ground and
subsoil
Form and nature of the site
The extent and nature of the
works, materials and goods
necessary for the completion
of the works
Means of communication
with and access to the site
Accommodation he may
require
Contractor responsible for all
the information that affects
the tender
Any information or
document forwarded by the
goverment to the contractor
shall not relieve the
contractor of his obligations
under the provisions of this
clause

PROCESS OF SITE POSESSION DATE
OF POSSESSION

Refer to clause 38.2
Employer is obligated to give
possession of site to allow
contractor to carry out his
work.
The date of possession is
stated in letter of acceptance
sent to contractor and
appendix of condition of
contract in contract
documents.
Usually the date of
submission of the
construction site is 2 weeks
after the date (la)
Within 2 weeks - the purpose
to provide opportunities for
the contractor to
providenecessary preparations
before starting work on site

PROCESS OF SITE POSESSION
(CONT’D)

ETTER OF MAX 60 DAYS
ACCEPTANCE

SITE
POSSESSION

Fixing dates for possession of site for governments
jobs:

Where completion date is critical – 2 or 3 weeks after
the date of letter of acceptance – sufficient time for
contractor to obtain insurances, etc. And to mobilise
resources

Other jobs – maximum of 60 days after date of letter
of acceptance and to be fixed after consultation.

PROCESS OF SITE POSESSION
(CONT’D)DEGREE OF POSSESSION-

Refer to clause 38.2
The extent of possession that must be given to the
contractor is not necessarily to be the whole site.
R v the walter cabott (1979) - the contractor must be given
a reasonable degree of possession to enable him to
commence the work in accordance to programme unless
there is agreement to the contrary; execute the work
unimpeded by others; and to perform the work in a
satisfactory manner based on construction methods
desired by him.

PROCESS OF SITE POSESSION
(CONT’D)DEGREE OF POSSESSION

(CONT’D)

Employer is not deemed to guarantee possession due to events
outside his control. For example, employer is not liable if
contractor is prevented from gaining access by third party such
as unlawful picket.
Thorn v london corp (1876) - employer is not deemed to
guarantee that the site is fit for the work or the contractor will be
able to construct the building on site.
S.O or his representative who have the rights to access the site at
any time (clause 46.1(a)),
Other contractors engaged by government and their workers
executing works on or near the site (clause 46.2),
Employer and any authorized persons to investigate causes of
accident, failure or other events connected with the works
(clause 45).

PROCESS OF SITE POSESSION
(CONT’D)RESTRICTED POSSESSION-

Refer to clause 38.3
Any restrictions on the giving of possession of site must be
stipulated in the contract. It includes:
Giving possession for some parts of the works on different dates.
For example, works to be done in phases.
Also, any conditions obtaining which amount to some obstruction or
restriction of possession. For example, proximity of electric power
line, existence of squatters, and other structures on site
The contractor is entitled to assume a degree of possession of the
site to enable him to plan his work accordingly. The contractor is also
entitled to claim damages if he is put to extra cost

DEFINE

PERFORMANCE BOND

WHAT IS PERFORMANCE BOND?

A performance bond performance (or performance security) is
commonly used in the construction industry as a means of
insuring a client against the risk of a contractor failing to
fulfil contractual obligations to the client. Performance bonds
can also be required from other parties to a construction
contract.
A performance bond is issued by one party to contract to the
other party as a guarantee against the issuing party's failure to
meet their obligations under the contract, or to delivery on the
level of performance specified in the agreement. Performance
bonds are typically provided by a financial institution such as a
bank or an insurance company. The bond would be paid for by
the party providing the services under the agreement.

There are three parties to a performance bond:

The principal is the primary entity or person who will be doing the work.
Often this is a contractor or similar type of firm.

The obligee is the customer, so to speak. It is the company, individual or
governmental entity who will be the recipient of the work. A city who will
be having roadwork done by a contractor might have a performance bond
to make sure the work is finished to specifications.

The surety is the financial institution providing the performance bond.

How Does a Performance Bond Work?

Performance bonds are usually required for government-related projects
such as building a bridge or for road constructions. They are common for
private sector construction projects as well.
The performance bond protects against a contractor failing to deliver the
work as specified in the contract. The contract must be specific about the
work to be performed, the results expected and the timing.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
A performance bond is issued to one party of a contract as a guarantee
against the failure of the other party to meet the obligations of the
contract.

A performance bond is usually issued by a bank or an insurance company.

Most often, a seller is asked to provide a performance bond to reassure
the buyer if the commodity being sold is not delivered.

INSURANCE

Insurance is a means of protection from financial loss. It is a form
of risk management, primarily used to hedge against the risk of a
contingent or uncertain loss. An entity which provides insurance is
known as an insurer, an insurance company, an insurance carrier or
an underwriter.
HOW DOES INSURANCE WORKS?

Insurance is available to help you pay for damage to your property
or to pay others on your behalf when you injure someone or
damage their property. Insurance is a contract that transfers the risk
of financial loss from an individual or business to an insurance
company. They collect small amounts of money from clients and
pool that money together to pay for losses.

Insurance is divided into two major categories:
Property and Casualty insurance (P&C)
Life and Health insurance

INSURANCE OF WORKS

WHAT IS INSURANCE OF WORKS​?

Construction insurance is insurance protection that
provides financial compensation for covered losses to
a building or structure, as many mistakes, errors, and
unforeseen events can lead to damages and losses during
the construction of a building. Construction companies or
other parties who have an interest in the property
being built commonly purchase it.

What does contract works insurance cover?

Contract works insurance covers the work you’re currently
doing on a building site. It can pay for the cost of repairing
or redoing the work if it’s damaged or destroyed. As long
as you’ve bought the right level of insurance, this can
include the cost of the labour, materials and tools to get the
work back to the stage it was at before it was damaged.

What contract works insurance doesn’t cover

Contract works insurance doesn’t cover existing
constructions that are on the site. For example, if you’re
building an extension and there’s a fire at the property,
your contract works insurance could cover the cost of
repairing the extension that’s in progress, but not damage
to the rest of the house. Your customer’s home insurance
should cover this instead. This insurance will usually cover
damage caused by risks like fire, flood, storm vandalism or
theft, but it won’t cover damage caused by terrorism, for
example. You should check the policy documents for other
exclusions.

INSURANCE AGAINST INJURY TO
PERSONS AND PROPERTIES

What Is Liability Insurance?

The term liability insurance refers to an insurance product that
provides an insured party with protection against claims resulting
from injuries and damage to other people or property. Liability
insurance policies cover any legal costs and payouts an insured
party is responsible for if they are found legally liable. Intentional
damage and contractual liabilities are generally not covered in
liability insurance policies. Unlike other types of insurance, liability
insurance policies pay third parties—not policyholders.

How Liability Insurance Works?

Liability insurance is critical for those who are liable and at fault
for injuries sustained by other people or in the event that the
insured party damages someone else's property. As such, liability
insurance is also called third-party-insurance. Liability insurance
does not cover intentional or criminal acts even if the insured
party is found legally responsible. Policies are taken out by anyone
who owns a business, drives a car, practices medicine or law—
basically anyone who can be sued for damages and/or injuries.
Policies protect both the insured and third parties who may be
injured as a result of the policyholder's unintentional negligence.

WORKMEN'S
COMPENSATION
INSURANCE

What is Workmen’s
Compensation insurance?

It is a policy which covers your
statutory liability as an
employer, to insure all your
employees.
It protects you from any cost
and compensation to an
employee for personal injuries
sustained by
Accidents Occupational
diseases
It covers both medical and legal
costs which arise in the course
of employment under
The Workmen’s Compensation
Act 1952
Subsequent amendments to the
Act Common Law

SOCSO CONTRIBUTION

WHAT IS SOCSO?
Social Security Organization

SOCSO (Social Security Organization) is sometimes referred to as
PERKESO (Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial). It is a government agency formed
in 1971 under the Ministry of Human Resources.

A company is required to contribute SOCSO for its staff/workers
according to the SOCSO Contribution Table & Rates as determined
by the Act.The company will pay 1.75% while the staff/workers' will
contribute 0.5% of their wages for the Employment Injury Insurance
Scheme and the Invalidity Pension Scheme.

Functions of SOCSO
The functions of SOCSO (PERKESO) are as follows:

Registration of employers and employees

Collection of contribution from employers and employees

Payment of benefits to workers and/or their dependents when
tragedy strikes

Provision of physical and vocational rehabilitation benefits

promotion of awareness of occupational safety and health

COVERAGE OF THE WORKERS
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT 1969

Employers are required to pay monthly contributions for each eligible
employee according to the rate specified under the Employees’ Social
Security Act, 1969. These contributions are divided into two (2) types,
namely:

Contributions of the First Category
For employees who are less than 60 years
of age, contributions payable by
employers and employees are for
the Employment Injury Scheme and
the Invalidity Scheme.

The rate of contribution under this
category comprises 1.75% of employer’s
share and 0.5% of employees’ monthly
wages according to the contribution
schedule.

Contributions of the Second
Category
The rate of contribution under this
category is 1.25% of employees’
monthly wages, payable by the
employer, based on the contribution
schedule. All employees who have
reached the age of 60 must be
covered under this category for the
Employment Injury Scheme only.

COVERAGE OF THE EMPLOYMENT
INSURANCE SYSTEM ACT 2017

The Employment Insurance System Act 2017 was introduced
and came into force on 1 January 2018.

Coverage Contribution Rates

All employers in the private sector are required to pay Contributions to the Employment Insurance
monthly contributions on behalf of each System (EIS) are set at 0.4% of the employee’s
employee. (Government employees, domestic workers assumed monthly salary. 0.2% will be paid by
and the self-employed are exempt) the employer while 0.2% will be deducted from
An employee is defined as a person who is employed the employee’s monthly salary.
for wages under a contract of service or Contribution rates are set out in the Second
apprenticeship with an employer. The contract Schedule and subject to the rules in Section 18
of service or apprenticeship may be expressed or of the Employment Insurance System Act
implied and may be oral or in writing. 2017. Employers in the private sector are
All employees aged 18 to 60 are required to required to pay monthly contributions on
contribute. However, employees aged 57 and above behalf of each employee. (Government
who have no prior contributions before the age of 57 employees, domestic workers and the self-
are exempt. employed are exempt).
Contribution rates are capped at an assumed monthly
salary of RM4000.00.

Eligibility To Claim Benefits

All employees insured under the Act (known as
Insured Persons) who have lost their employment are
eligible with the following exceptions:

Voluntary resignation by the Insured Person
Expiry of the Insured Person’s fixed-term contract
Unconditional termination of a contract of service based on
an agreement between the Insured Person and his/her
employer
Completion of a project specified in a contract of service
Retirement of the Insured Person
Dismissal due to misconduct by the Insured Person

Applicants for benefits must prove that they are able
to work, available to work and actively seeking work.

CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS

The required contract documents for any building work as
per the National Building.
Contract drawings and specifications
Priced bill of quantities
Construction programme
Project quality management plan
Project health and safety plan
Conditions of contract
Risk insurance

CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND
SPECIFICATIONS

♦ The contract drawings include the architectural
drawings, the structural/geotechnical engineering
drawings, and the building services engineering
drawings. These drawings provide information
regarding the arrangement of spaces, structural
components, electrical, mechanical and plumbing
installations etc.

♦ Specifications simply amplif the information given in
the contract drawings and bill of quantities. It
describes in details the work to be executed under
the contract and the nature and quality of materials,
components, and workmanship.

PRICED BILL OF QUANTITIES

♦ A priced Bill of
quantities is a
required document
of contract that has
its rate and amount
column filled by a
contractor. A bill of
quantities consists
of a schedule of
items of work to be
carried out under
the contract with
quantities entered
against each item,
prepared in
accordance with the
Standard Method of
Measurement of
Building Works
(Seeley and
Winfield, 2005)

CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND
SPECIFICATIONS

The contract drawings include the architectural drawings, the
structural/geotechnical engineering drawings, and the building
services engineering drawings. These drawings provide information
regarding the arrangement of spaces, structural components,
electrical, mechanical and plumbing installations etc.

PRICED BILL OF QUANTITIES

A bill of quantities is a document prepared by the client's cost
consultant that provides measured quantities of the items of work
necessary to construct a development. These items of work are
described by the drawings and specifications in the tender
documentation.

CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME

This is a document that is prepared in order to
provide the project participants a thorough
appreciation of the work involved, to allow the
site production team to sort out its main
constituent and decide how, in what order and at
what time to do them, and to ensure adequate
coordination of the labor, materials and
machinery requirements (Bamisile, 2004).

CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME

Construction programmes clearly outline a project's scope of
work, identifying timescales, lead times, development phases
and durations, as well as the sequence of activities and the
human and material resources needed to reach each milestone.
Project budgets and cashflow can also be incorporated.

PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Project Quality Management Plan documents the
necessary information required to effectively manage
project quality from project planning to delivery.
The Project Quality Management Plan defines the
various quality related activities and procedures which
will be implemented on the project. It sets down
requirements, gives guidelines, provides information
and indicates to appropriate personnel, the procedures
to be followed with respect to the Project Quality
Management Plan. A sample outline of the Project
Quality Management Plan is referred to in the
appendix.
The main objective in project quality management
is making sure that the project meets the needs it was
originally created to meet—nothing more, nothing less.
In other words, to ensure quality, you must meet the
needs of the stakeholder.

PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN

A quality plan is a document, or several documents,
that together specify quality standards, practices, resources,
specifications, and the sequence of activities relevant to a
particular product, service, project, or contract

PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN
The health and safety plan of a project mainly
describes what kind of hazards are involved in a project,
how they can be eliminated or controlled, and what sort
of equipment will be used to ensure the safety of the
workers.
The Project Health and Safety Plan is a document
developed to secure the health, safety and welfare of
persons who will work or visit the site. It was also
developed to control the emission of toxic substances into
the atmosphere and control the keeping and use of
substances that might be hazardous to health. An outline
of the Project Health and Safety Plan is delineated in the
appendix.

PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

Health and Safety Plans cover all aspects of safety
management including such things as hazard management,
accident and incident reporting, emergency readiness, along with
other areas such as contractor management. Health and Safety
Planning will enable progress to be mapped and performance
monitored.

CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

Basically, the terms and conditions is what are being agreed by the
parties to a contract.
A condition in a contract is an event or act that obligates a party to
perform an action or render a performance as specified in the
contract. Basically, it's a certain qualification that's placed on a
promise.
The conditions of contract define the terms, under which the work
is to be undertaken, the relationship between the client, architect and
contractor, the duties of the architect and contractors, and the terms
of payment.

RISK INSURANCE

An insurance risk is a threat or peril that the insurance company
has agreed to insure against in the policy wordings. These types of
risks or perils have the potential to cause financial loss such as
property damage or bodily injury if it were to occur.
Construction All Risk (CAR) insurance is cover for building
companies in the event of property damage, third-party injury or
damage claims, during the project.
This is a contract document which shows that all the personnel
and equipment associated with a construction project have been
insured against loss or damage. By insurance, all the risks
associated with personnel and equipment in a construction project
is transferred to a third party.

“FIRST-PARTY” DAMAGE COVER INCIDENTS THAT
CAUSE LOSSES TO ASSETS OR PROFITABILITY.

Fire, including electrical fire
Lightning

Earthquake
Typhoon
Flood
Explosion

Falling aircraft
Vehicle impact
Smoke damage
Water damage

SOME EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL THIRD
PARTY CLAUSES:

Extended maintenance clause
Truck risk

Vibration, removal and weakening of support
Project owner/contractor plant and equipment

Existing property clause
Owners supplied material

RISK INSURANCE