Quantity surveying is primarily centered on

construction and the management of the costs and

budgets of projects. From the moment a plan is
drawn until a construction project has been
completed, a quantity surveyor is likely to be
involved in a legal, technical and financial capacity.
The functions of a quantity surveyor are broadly
concerned with the control of the cost on
construction projects, the management and
maintenance of the budget, valuations and any
legal matters arising through the course of the
project. They are required to ensure that the project
remains profitable and efficient.

ABOUT

THE PROFESSION
ABOUT

EMQ LINK SDN BHD

How TO

SURVIVE IN

QUANTITY SURVEYORS
WORLD
PROJECTS HANDLED BY

CHONG KEN FEI

CONTENTS

REFLECTION
Through the interview session, we have learnt what it
takes to be a Quantity Surveyor, which is the ability to
work as a team and having clear understanding in the
building regulation and other legal guidelines. Besides, a
Quantity Surveyor ought to have good knowledge in
different construction methods and materials. Budget
handling skills are also important to obtain or achieve an
optimum and accurate value of a project.

Even though the roles and responsibilities of a Quantity

Surveyor in a construction field is very important and it
takes endless nights to complete a project, but the sense
of accomplishment and satisfaction after completing a
project is great that none can deny.

About the Company

Profile of Interviewee
The Interview
Reflection

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Do you have
any advice to
give to
students who
are pursuing
their studies
in QS or in any
other fields?

In everything you do, you have to

be ready to commit and give your
full dedication when carrying out
every tasks.
Regardless whatever course you
are taking, the crucial part
involves interest, where you have
to be attentive towards the
course. You have to have great
commitment and understand
your responsibilities, obligations,
duties and liabilities. Enthusiasm
and eagerness towards the
course is also important besides
having determination and being
firm in the purpose of your
involvement in the course.

EMQ
L I N K
EMQ Link Sdn. Bhd. was
founded on the year 2012
(formally known as Dynamic
Designed Sdn. Bhd.) by a well
experienced personnel,
Ir. Phuah Chong Hei and being
actively involved in civil &
building construction since
then. The company is eagerly
to build-up its reputation and
constantly looking forward
for opportunities in
expanding its capacity by
conforming to its motto, i.e.
Continuously to evolve our
core business and striving to
obtain great achievements by
our products, workmanships
and management system.

Besides, EMQ Link Sdn. Bhd. is

also ready in taking up new
challenges by diversifying into
other construction related
industries in the coming future.
Throughout these years, the
company had been highly backed
by well-trained supportive staffs
which is the fundamental key to
its success, survival and great
performances.
With strong perseverance and
commitments, it is the
companys pledge to deliver high
quality, cost effectiveness, timely
completion and sustainable
products.

PROFILE OF INTERVIEWEE
What kind of project would you
like to handle in the future?
All project are similar once you have obtained
the skills and knowledge. If given a chance, I
would like to be involved in airport projects,
MRT, Hydroelectric Dam & power plants.

Name: Chong Ken Fei

Date of Birth: 19 October 1978
Education:
Graduated from TARC in Bachelor of
Quantity Surveyor (Honours)

What are the challenges faced in the projects and

how you managed to overcome them?

Graduated from University of Melbourne in

Bachelor Degree in Planning And Design
(property construction)

As a QS, cost accuracy and rigid time schedule is a challenge for me.
Besides, I have to ensure fairness to all parties, striving a balance between
the company & contractors.

Working experience: 13 years (started working

since 2002)
Progress of the profession:
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Site Quantity
Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor
Site
Manager
Project Manager

THE INTERVIEW

What are your

roles and
responsibilities
in the projects?

My roles & responsibilities

in these projects are similar
since each project has
similar stages, with the first
crucial task that is
managing cost. I am also
required to calculate the
quantities, and through the
procurement process, I
must also be involved in
negotiating and drawing
bids for tenders and
contracts.

How you started as quantity

surveyor?

Since 1996, the construction industry in

Malaysia was booming. The job
perspective was good at that particular
time with good pay and allowances and
was relatively new.

I am also a contractual
and legal matters advisor
in the projects. Besides, I
have to monitor the
construction phases to
ensure forecast costs are
in line. During the
calculation in the
projects, feasibility
studies are done to
understand the time
frame, number of labours
and types material used.

These were the factors I am attracted to

be involved in quantity surveying.

Can you talk about your profile and background?

I graduated from TARC holding a certificate in QS locally and graduated

from University of Melbourne holding a Bachelor Degree in Planning &
Design (Property Construction).
I started working since 2002 after graduation in construction firm and
obtained a total 13 years of experience in this industry.
I started off as an assistant quantity surveyor, moving on to site QS, QS site
manager and currently a project manager in EMQ Link Sdn. Bhd.

What are the projects that you have handled

before or handling now?
Current project

Beginning until now, Ive handle 7 projects in total. It seemed very few but
looking into the time elevation of every project that is quite long it is
reasonable unless there are situation of hopping between jobs.

PPU (Pencawang Pembahagian

Utama) in University Malaysia.
It is a small-scale project with a
duration of 12 months.
The project is a construction of a
substation and started 19 March
2015.

Second project
First project
Largest project, which
costed about half a billion.
Water Treatment Plant
project. Client M&E
Company. Involved in
handling of the process
area.

(Infrastructure)Putra Interchange Johor

Bahru. Client JKR. Involvement in
highways, bridges, underpass
construction.

Third project
(Commercial) Buildings. It is the second
largest project that costed about 240
millon. Client F&N Company. Involves the
construction of service apartments, hotels,
podium/complex, and basement