9A:: Abstract

we're told to get into a group of 5 per major. we need to write a 300 words abstract on the subtopic given according to major. mine was "Spread Factual Info To The World"

all of our abstract was based on the concept of Awakening as One and the issue concern is 'we're still fast asleep in the box' which means we still not aware of what is happening around us. we need to change and be more alert on our surrounding, especially towards out mother earth.

what can be QS do? this is the outcome of our discussions:

"Quantity Surveyors are the professionals working in the construction industries concerning the cost of projects. They estimate the project cost by analyzing the architects and engineers designs to make sure the project does not over budgeted. They advised architects and engineers on the cost implications of their design.

As far as what we know, some building materials are expensive and this further increases the product price. As a customer, we’ll not be happy when the price of a house is expensive. So, in order to prevent this from happening, we can reduce the cost of production.

This can be done by replace the construction material with bamboo. Bamboos are cheap as it can be obtain in large amount. It’s sustainable and is a strong building material. It required low maintenance because it’s very durable. Bamboo can be use for building the component of the house like the door. The most suitable bamboo is bamboo from India as it grows individually which make harvesting a lot easier.

Quantity surveyor need to be strict in choosing the materials. In Japan, they used papers to build temporary school buildings for the earthquake victims. Quantity surveyor has the responsibility to know all this low cost materials and let everyone especially the architects and engineers to know it. They must know about this so that they can design their building with lower cost and sustainable.

How it can be done? Conferences and talks throughout the world can spread the knowledge. For example, the Bamboo Interest Group. RISC is also one of the organisation that can spread all this latest info. Quantity Surveyors are not just namely cutting the cost of the project but we must be aware of the nature as well. We need to have knowledge to enable us to provide better future to the human being."

mindshift is something that cannot be done in few days or few weeks time. its a long term process where only the owner that is ourselves can do it. other people can only inspire them. everyone have his/her own role towards the earth. we must be clear that only we can make the difference and if we didn't no 1 else will do so.