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