【Serial】 Site Management Point
VOL. 2： Quality Management
In Malaysia, for a big scale project, the client and contractors may appoint their own team of consultants with the lead of architect for
their project implementation, various authorities submission & inspection etc.
Both consultant teams are responsible to check the design drawings and administer the contract conditions but they have no interest in
the construction quality or problems. That is where quality issues arise in view of this clearly defined area of responsibility.

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To describe in extreme manner, it is the responsibility of architect for any mistakes made on drawings or construction contents andresponsibility of main contractor if works are not done based on the drawings. In another words, design quality management, but not sitequality management, is strictly monitored by the Architect.
Problem occurs when assurance of construction quality is depending on
main contractor. Although action for pursuing legal responsibilities can befiled when defects occur, it is very time-consuming. Therefore, preventionof problem prior to its occurrence would be important.
There is a real case here that some piles with defects were found at site but
not being noticed by anyone include the supervisors. The piles were later
found to be broken after piling work is done. This is an example of important
defects that could cause land subsidence.
On the other hand, problems area also found on design quality. When theresponsibility is too clearly separated from architectural, structural and M&E,
problems tends to occur as the total management has been omitted.
Here is another real case example, some drainage pipes were found in verticaldirection on important beams of the structure but were not realized by thearchitect. Although each drawing is correct and build accordingly by thecontractor, lack of coordination as a whole could also cause important defect.
In order to avoid occurrence of such problems, Plus PM Consultant provides overall coordination of the project on behalf of the customers.

CONVENTIONAL WAY【Client’s Agent Consultant Service】

PROPOSED SCHEME

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Message from the President
Staff Introduction

MAJOR CHANGES IN ASEAN

I am a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and my duties cover preliminary design and detailed
design for Electrical systems, tender drawings & documentation, project budgetary/cost estimation as well as
overall coordination with relevant consultants and contractors in the aspect of time-cost-quality on behalf of ourClients in the construction & project management.

Towards ASEAN economic integration at the end of 2015, the duty for regional finished vehicles becomes zero and regional
imports and exports are expected to be more action than before. Currently, import duty for finished vehicle is 60% in Vietnamand if the duty were to become zero in 2018, it will be cheaper for the automobile maker to have production in Thailand instead
local production and export the vehicles to Vietnam.

In my spare time, I enjoy quality time with my wife and my 2 lovely children and I also play badminton once aweek to keep me fit and healthy both physically and mentally as I believe a healthy and balanced lifestyle is thekey to being a successful person.
Project Manager – Peh Kok Joo

PLUSPM CO., LTD.

Managing Director JOJI KIMURA

13-16, 13th Floor, Wisma UOA Ⅱ,21, Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

President JOJI KIMURA
Head Office

http://www.plus-pm.com■For Enquiry■Malaysia Office TEL：+(60)‐3‐2181‐0263

Nishitenma Daiji Bld, 2-8-5, Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0047, Japan.
TEL: +81-6-6363-6066 FAX: +81-6-6363-6466Tokyo Branch

TEL +(60)-3-2181-0263
HomepageOn the other hand, country with remarkable economic growth such as Thailand which is facing conspicuous labour cost rise andlabour shortage, has aimed at building the supply chain of Cambodia and Vietnam upon completion of the international highwayof “Southern Economic Corridor”.

Parent Company

Plus PM Consultant Sdn. Bhd. (1054055-T)

Kuala Lumpur

In Thailand, the local procurement rate of auto parts is approximately 80％ and hence it is possible to reduce the vehicle
production cost. For Indonesia and Malaysia who already have certain production volume is also expected to have advantages.

KCA Bld, 1-7-11, Kaji-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0044 Japan.
TEL: +81-3-3526-4181 FAX: +81-0-3526-0801

Homepage

http://www.plusweb.com

E-mailinfo@plusweb.co.jp

With availability of production facilities & human resources and along with the economic development, there will be a demandfor housing and commercial facilities, as such, major changes to ASEAN countries is about to begin.
Plus PM Consultant is building its network to accommodate a wide range of needs by the Japanese companies who invest in
ASEAN by providing construction investment cost reduction, quality assurance and land information etc. in order for theclients to maintain its competitiveness.
Plus PM Consultant’s services cover a wide range of genre from commercial, condominium, factory, hotel, medical facilities etc.
Plus PM Consultant Sdn. Bhd.
Managing Director / CEOC

JOJI KIMURA

Chemical Laboratory at Johor, Malaysia
A Japanese company who invested to extend their operations outside Japan chose Johor, Malaysia as a suitable location.
The picture in figure 1 shows a 2-storey chemical laboratory which will fully operate in the 4th quarter of this year.
For their first overseas project, this company has appointed Plus PM Consultant for the Phase 1 coordination works withdeveloper and Phase 2 construction management from design until handover stage on their behalf.

Construction Management of Plus PM Consultant
Many customers aim for their projects to be completed within investment budget, good usability and delivery within schedule.
Plus PM always promote our construction management based on customers’ point of view.

< Scenario without Plus PM Consultant >< Scenario with Plus PM Consultant >■ Plus PM Consultant’s Scope of Services:

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・ Overall project coordination, project team management andsite checking on behalf of the owner.

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Report・ Monitor project team performance relative to contractual obligations.
・ Regular review in relevance to cost, schedule and quality of project.
・ Regular site checking, taking progress photographs and reportingsite status to client timely for project quality assurance.

Policy Instruction
Drawing Review

Order

Tender Invitation
Tender Review

Order

Proposal Implementation
Drawing Review

Proposal Implementation
Tender Review
Site Check

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GeneralContractor

・ Schedule monitoring through progress meetings and action lists.
・ Ensure communication system is effective and timely among project
team members for smooth coordination.

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・Advise and assist in resolving claims and disputes.
【Anxiety of Customer in their overseas construction management】【Serial】
VOL. 2：Construction Cost Control Method for Business Advancement
During the feasibility study, cost outline shall be captured for business decision and subsequently advance the business alongwith the budget.

【Support from Plus PM Consultant, overseas construction expert】

・Selection of architect, contractor etc.
・Confirmation of design drawing & contents
・Confirmation of construction budget
・Authority approval etc.

Anxious about whose opinion to listen to…

・Project budget, schedule preparation
・Selection of architect, contractor etc.
・Confirmation of design drawings & contents
・Contractor’s proposal evaluation and negotiation
・Project quality management

Feel secure as all works are managed based on
Customer’s viewpoint!

One of the prudent methods in conducting business is as follows:
１．Basic Concept Stage
When making a project policy, make assumption on floor area
based on basic concept and compute construction cost by
taking into consideration all special issues related to theassumed area and infrastructure. The accuracy is over 20%
at this stage, and with the allowable budget, confirm if theproject could be proceeded and move to basic planning stage.
２．Basic Planning StageIn addition to the preparation of schematic diagram/master plan,compute a more accurate construction cost compared to theBasic Concept stage by taking into consideration of building
specification (load setting, facility specification) etc.
Upon completion of these 2 stages, a very high accuracy project cost data would be generated and the Customer would beable to make decision on project execution based on the information provided.

Merit of appointing Plus PM Consultant✔ Quality assurance and drastic cost savings are possible when engaging a local contractor.
□✔ Design and cost evaluation by our expert are possible when engaging a Japanese contractor.
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our detailed report of site conditions, Customer can master the site progress and give
✔ With□instructions to the site even from Japan.
Support in land selection【Ongoing Project】■ Shopping Centre project in East Malaysia ＜large commercial complex＞
・ Provide construction management services at construction stage.
・ Site quality and schedule control, site coordination with design team.

Resulted in big delay after land purchase process.
Overpriced purchase of land or high infrastructure cost due to insufficient information.

■ Clinic project in Kuala Lumpur
・ Provide total management services from design until completion.
・ Provide design supervision, business licence application support, contractor selection advice, site check etc.

■ Automobile Parts Factory project in Kedah【Service Provided】■Introduction of real estate company with various information on industrial, commercial, residential land etc.
■Temporary facilities such as electricity/water, legal compliance investigation/advice for construction etc.

・ Provide management services from project award until completion.
・ Coordination with general contractor with focus on cost management.

■ Township Project in Johor ＜detached house, terrace house, condominium＞
・ As a building advisor of Japanese company, negotiation with local developers.

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Local Real
Estate Co.