- The inaugural QS Academia Online Conference has now closed.
- The Conference Directors would like to thank all those that participated for their interest and involvement.
- Approximately 250 visitors from 30 countries across the globe took part.
- We will be publishing a book containing all the papers shortly and will provide further information on how you may obtain a copy/copies very soon.
- If you have not already done so, please join the QS Academia Network at http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/qsacademia
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
QS Academia Online Conference Closed
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Papers to be Presented
The following papers are to be presented at the Inaugural QS Academia Conference on 5th May 2009;
Session 1 Keynote Addresses:
Why QS Academia?
… Quality in QS Undergraduate Programs : The role of QSAC of the BQSM?
… Teaching and learning in QS: Going back to basics?
Session 2:
Education and Training in Construction in the Muslim World (with Specific Reference to Quantity Surveying)
A Survey on the Status of Getting Registration with the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia among IIUM Quantity Surveying Graduates
Certificate in Quantity Surveying Practice: Proposal for a Common Qualifying Examination for Non-Accredited Degree Holders
Shari’ah compliant contract for construction works: a new challenge for Quantity Surveyors
Importance of Legal Education in Quantity Surveying Courses
Session 3:
Maintenance within the Context of Facilities Management
Maintenance of High Rise Buildings in Malaysia with Reference to Implementation of the Building and Common Property Act
Case studies on maintenance management systems of institutional buildings
Session 4:
Marketing Professional Services in Construction – The Context
Re-branding and Expanding the Role of the Quantity Surveying Profession: Educating the Future QS
The Brand Management Challenges in Marketing Quantity Surveying Departments in Higher Education
Cultural Change in Departments of QS; the Challenges of the Drive to Research University Status
Sessions 5:
Tender-by-thumb-drive (TBT)
Theory and practice of how contractors price risk in bids
How contractors in Ghana include risk in bid prices
Session 1 Keynote Addresses:
Why QS Academia?
… Quality in QS Undergraduate Programs : The role of QSAC of the BQSM?
… Teaching and learning in QS: Going back to basics?
Session 2:
Education and Training in Construction in the Muslim World (with Specific Reference to Quantity Surveying)
A Survey on the Status of Getting Registration with the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia among IIUM Quantity Surveying Graduates
Certificate in Quantity Surveying Practice: Proposal for a Common Qualifying Examination for Non-Accredited Degree Holders
Shari’ah compliant contract for construction works: a new challenge for Quantity Surveyors
Importance of Legal Education in Quantity Surveying Courses
Session 3:
Maintenance within the Context of Facilities Management
Maintenance of High Rise Buildings in Malaysia with Reference to Implementation of the Building and Common Property Act
Case studies on maintenance management systems of institutional buildings
Session 4:
Marketing Professional Services in Construction – The Context
Re-branding and Expanding the Role of the Quantity Surveying Profession: Educating the Future QS
The Brand Management Challenges in Marketing Quantity Surveying Departments in Higher Education
Cultural Change in Departments of QS; the Challenges of the Drive to Research University Status
Sessions 5:
Tender-by-thumb-drive (TBT)
Theory and practice of how contractors price risk in bids
How contractors in Ghana include risk in bid prices
Tentative Programme Announced
The organisers are pleased to announce the following tentative programme for QS Academia;
0815 : Registration
0845 : Opening by the Dean of KAED, Professor Mansor Ibrahim
0905 : Introduction - Why QS Academia? by Professor Sr. Dr Khairuddin Abdul Rashid
0935 : Session 1 (Improving the Quality of Teaching & Learning of Quantity Surveying Graduates)
1005 : Refreshments
1030 - 1200 : Morning Parallel Sessions
Session 2 (Registration of Quantity Surveyors with BQSM)
Session 3 (Managing Building Maintenance)
1200 : Lunch & Zohor Prayer
1400 - 1700 : Afternoon Parallel Sessions
Session 4 (Re-branding the Quantity Surveying Profession; Challenges in Practice & Academia)
Session 5 (From Theory into Practice)
1515 : Refreshments
1700 : Closing Remarks by Br. Saiful N.M.S, Head of Department Of Quantity Surveying, KAED, IIUM
0815 : Registration
0845 : Opening by the Dean of KAED, Professor Mansor Ibrahim
0905 : Introduction - Why QS Academia? by Professor Sr. Dr Khairuddin Abdul Rashid
0935 : Session 1 (Improving the Quality of Teaching & Learning of Quantity Surveying Graduates)
1005 : Refreshments
1030 - 1200 : Morning Parallel Sessions
Session 2 (Registration of Quantity Surveyors with BQSM)
Session 3 (Managing Building Maintenance)
1200 : Lunch & Zohor Prayer
1400 - 1700 : Afternoon Parallel Sessions
Session 4 (Re-branding the Quantity Surveying Profession; Challenges in Practice & Academia)
Session 5 (From Theory into Practice)
1515 : Refreshments
1700 : Closing Remarks by Br. Saiful N.M.S, Head of Department Of Quantity Surveying, KAED, IIUM
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