Project Management Project 2

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ARC3614 PROJECT 2: DOCUMENTATION OF A MEDIUM-SIZED PROJECT

AQUATIC RECREATION CENTER NAME: CHAN YI QIN

STUDENT ID: 0315964

TUTOR: MS. ALIA AHAMAD

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

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1.1 Project Introduction

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1.2 Site Introduction

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2.0 PROJECT VIABILITY

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2.1 Proposed Program

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2.2 Project Objectives

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2.3 Clients and Stakeholders

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2.4 Target Users and Program Relevance

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3.0 PROJECT DESIGN ANALYSIS

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3.1 SWOT Analysis

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3.2 PESTLE Analysis

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4.0 DESIGN SUITABILITY

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4.1 Design Process

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4.2 Spatial Planning

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT

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5.0 MAINTENANCE STRATEGY

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5.1 External Maintenance Table

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5.2 Internal Maintenance Table

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6.0 SUCCESS CRITERIA

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7.0 RISK ANALYSIS

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8.0 WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE (WBS)

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9.0 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (GANTT CHART)

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1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PROJECT INTRODUCTION

The project, the Aquatic Recreation Center, was conceived as a result of a thorough study of the site, with the aim of being to understand the human patterns, characteristics, issues, and strong points that the site may possess. From these findings, an issue was deducted and to be addressed which would aim to complement the existing site. Ultimately, a center of games and recreation was thought out as the findings suggest that the site as well as the city of Kuala Lumpur itself lack any suitable viable concrete alternatives to pockets or locations of public space that provide necessary nature relief to the urban dwellers. Hence, the design language, programs on offer as well as the landscaping of this project is aimed to be as natural as possible, with maximum possible use of trees, green landscaping, water features as well as accommodation of sunlight and wind. The contextual response was also implemented with the Tasik Titiwangsa running parallel to the site being incorporated into the experience of the building and space within the site for the target users. This approach to design was also conceived as a result of the need to adhere to the theme of ‘Sustaining Humanities’ which was the aim of the project.

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1.2 SITE INTRODUCTION

The site is currently a food court named Restaurant Nelayan, surrounded with two tennis courts that primarily caters meals to visitors and tennis players when visiting Taman Tasik Titiwangsa.

Located in the north-eastern fringe of Kuala Lumpur, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa is a recreational park with a large lake as its main attraction. The Titiwangsa Lake Gardens is a recreational park for the public. It has a few huge lakes in the middle of the park.

There are many facilities at the park which includes jogging tracks, aqua biking, canoeing and other outdoor activities. There are two less common facilities also available at the park; the horse riding facility and the radio control car racing track. There are also food and drinks sold around the edge of the lake for visitors to buy while enjoying the scenic view. In the mornings, the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens are full of joggers as it is a good place to run and train for competitive races.

The Titiwangsa LRT station that is well connected to the rest of the city train network serves as the primary mode of transport.

Around the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens are the National Library, Restaurant Nelayan, National Art Gallery, National Theatre (Istana Budaya) and the Sutra Dance Theatre. The National Theatre or more commonly known as the Istana Budaya by the locals is Malaysia's main venue for all types of theatre such as classical concert, opera, operetta and musical theatre from local as well as international performers. As for the National Art Gallery, it is a magnificent building with unique architecture inspired by traditional Malay architecture.

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2.0 PROJECT VIABILITY 2.1 PROPOSED PROGRAMME

An aquatic center with recreation facilities, a place where people could exercise, relax or spend a social day with family and friends. The vision of Taman Tasik Titiwangsa being an urban living room calls for an intimate urban setting, a setting that is supported by various functions and programs of a ‘home’. As an integral part of the park cultural and living precinct, we consider the development of the Aquatic Center is to find its identity within this intimate yet dynamic urban setting. The proposed Aquatic Center is to serve as an urban backyard for local people and visitors. As in Malaysian culture, meeting and spending time in the backyard is not a popular social and recreational experience for family life, yet. City life here does not involve any form of interaction with nature of any kind, and life in the city is generally seen as stressful, fast paced, and hectic. This is where the proposed building and programs aim to solve this persistent issue. Programs catered to relax the physical side of the human body, whilst the spaces, landscaping work together to provide mental rejuvenation, all while complimenting the existing context without alternating any of the city life features.

In short, the new aquatic center oers the visitors an oasis of water, soft landscaping and vegetation, as well as opportunities for leisure, gathering and active recreation. It aims to provide and accommodate a range of aquatic and fitness uses, and a multipurpose community space. The development will also complement the community facilities in Taman Tasik Titiwangsa and the cultural facilities on the neighboring Istana Budaya and National Art Gallery.

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2.2 PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The main objective of the project through the building and its programs is centered on creating spaces that attracts users of all ages and providing them with a reason to stay on site beyond hectic academic and working schedules, providing them with activities that benefit or compliment their existing way of life. Besides, there exists the objectives that are more relevant to project management, such as the need for the project to be completed in time. Completion of the project within the stipulated time would require planning well in accordance of the entire duration of the project with thoughts into any unforeseen errors that may odd more time to the overall project.

In addition, it is essential that the project is managed to its constraints as strictly as possible. Outlooks such as time, budget, quality, and scope must all be laid down and understood by all parties involved to avoid any misunderstandings and errors in communication which arises all the time that aects these 4 points greatly more often than not.

Furthermore, the building, when completed, should also be ready with the flexibility of facing any potential emergencies or accidents that may arise throughout the lifespan of the usage of the building. When called upon, the features of the building should be able to protect or serve the users well in that it does not become a detriment but a vital access point for quick turnarounds. Finally, the project should see the cooperation of all the parties involved in all sectors from the development and construction of this building to ensure the most eďŹƒcient productivity.

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2.3 CLIENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS

(a) Authorities

i. Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL)

ii. Tenaga Nasional Bhd.

iii. Syabas Bhd.

(b) Client and Stakeholder

i. Sunway Berhad (Sunway Lagoon)

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2.4 TARGET USERS AND PROGRAM RELEVANCE

Aquatic Center as a ‘house’ The proposed Aquatic Center aims to bring in the culture where meeting and spending time in the backyard is an important social and recreational experience for family life.

Whether you’re a novice swimmer or an experienced athlete, the new Aquatic Center provides ways for you to get in on the action at the outstanding facility. From a total swimming beginner to the most veterans of the diving world, from children to parents, from the casual visitors to the busiest of CEOs, this building and the programs aim to cater to all walks of life with the common purpose of trying to provide everyone with a safe and affordable swimming and fitness facilities. The proposed aquatic center is equipped with a 21m-deep diving pool, children friendly leisure pool, 50m-long spiral water slide, creche where toddlers can play indoor, cafe with swimming pool theme, and a 24-hour access gym.

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3.0 PROJECT DESIGN ANALYSIS 3.1 SWOT ANALYSIS

(i) Strength The site has the unique distinction of being located in a strategic location where it is not only surrounded by the typical skyline that is populated by urban dwellers but is also encompassed by dierent facets of Kuala Lumpur culture including cultural locations such as Istana Budaya and National Art Gallery as well as being in really close proximity to secondary school. This means that one of the notable strengths of the site would be the presence of a diverse amount of people that are around the area for many particular reasons.

(ii) Weakness By far the main weakness of the site is the security, whereby it is known that theft occurs from time to time in and around the site.

This creates a culture where the population would not linger around the site for long after their objectives and would vacate from the area.

(iii) Opportunities The relative diversification of the types of people that frequent the site would mean that the site has a large potential to capture populations of all age scopes provided that the building and programs oered are compelling enough for every one of these said users. With the implementation of the train station situated next to the site the opportunity for users to stay at the site is immense.

(iv) Threats

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Unless the tending to the security is conducted, the site and building will be easily brushed o by the public, thus will be at risk of unfulfilling its large potential.

3.2 PESTLE ANALYSIS

(i) Political Factor Historically, Kuala Lumpur as well as the surrounding suburban areas surrounding the capital were never designed in a way that would benefit users of public transport and walking or cycling. Hence, a recent push by the municipal body of Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) with the permission of the Federal Government saw the city as a whole began to draft plans to redesign the city landscape to favor pedestrians. With that being said, a site and building which aims to benefit the public physically and mentally which invariably creates a green lung in the immediate area would only be favored and be greeted with open arms by both the Federal government and municipal body.

(ii) Economic Factor It can be said that at the site itself, other than visitors to Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, the majority of users, workers of Restaurant Nelayan are of those that frequent the site daily to just earn a living and return home. This means that the immediate location could be classified as a minuscule business district in itself.

(iii) Sociological Factor Taman Tasik Titiwangsa is the hub for all social interactions for the population around the site. There are many social activities happening within the park, including but not limited to jogging, exercising, cycling, eating, and horse riding.

(iv) Technological Factor

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The city is increasingly turning into a city that relies on technology with implementations of adaptive traďŹƒc lights as well as a citywide centralized close monitoring circuit system that monitors traďŹƒc and pedestrian activity in the city. Residents and dwellers of the city are also increasingly technologically driven, with many of them relying on technology based applications to commute to and fro work on a daily basis. And with other technology reliant services to enter the market soon such as e-bike sharing systems, the technology penetration of the city is to remain high into the future.

(v) Legal Factor The Kuala Lumpur Municipal as well as relevant organizations in the country have long established a detailed and structured plan which defines the areas and sections of the city and its building requirements. Hence, if the building was to be continued on from the conceptualization stage, many aspects of regulations are to be passed before the building may see the light of the day. Legal regulations that are to comply include setback and plot ratio restrictions, as well as green building indexed to comply among the many other legal regulations that are present.

(vi) Environmental Factor The large presence of sun throughout the year around the city would mean that a substantial amount of shading is to be placed in, and around the building for the site to warm up the potential users. Large torrential rain that often plagues the site also means that proper drainage and shading systems are needed in relevant areas in order to ensure that pedestrians are no inconvenienced by these environmental factors.

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4.0 DESIGN SUITABILITY 4.1 DESIGN PROCESS

The Aquatic Recreation Center is designed to cater to people of all ages and abilities that are present around the site. The proposed building consists of three floors, a lower ground level and a roof level. Proper landscaping and the extensive use of greenery is expected in line with city municipal requirements as well as the relation to the concept. Below are the programs and design provisions.

Program provisions: (i) To provide a comfortable public space that stimulates health and exercise, play and community, while at the same time providing easy, safe and functional urban links to its surroundings.

(ii) To offer aquatic fitness facilities for all ages and abilities.

(iii) To offer a fun variety of recreation opportunities including the first indoor scuba diving in Malaysia for all stages of swimmers.

(iv) To provide gyms and lifestyle activities that promote healthy living.

(v) To provide an office space for the workers.

(vi) To provide cafes for dining.

(vii) To provide an accommodation for the workers.

(viii)To provide locations and spaces for visitors to conduct social and lifestyle activities.

(ix) To provide maximum outdoor area for leisure, recreational, and training activities.

(x) To provide an all-inclusive physical hub, which combines a recreational park with a state-of-the-art aquatic leisure facility.

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Design provisions: (i) To provide a functional building that is easily accessible, user friendly and not obstructive to the daily lives of the users.

(ii) To provide and implement safety features and safety features and measures in and around the building and site for the safety of the users.

(iii) To provide good and easy circulation to, from, in and around the building and site for accessibility.

(iv) To create a green area within the site as a tranquil and complementation to the hectic city life with the use of earth based materials as well as trees and landscaping.

(v) To merge the building and landscape providing an exciting destination point for active and passive recreation.

(vi) To bring out the holistic design concept which merges the landscape and the aquatic center, the indoors and outdoors facilities, in a waving gesture.

(vii) To fuse architecture and landscape together into a total experience.

4.3 SPATIAL PLANNING

Instead of appearing as an object at the site, the aquatic center appears as an integrated part of the landscape. The aquatic center rises towards north (Taman Tasik Titiwangsa), creating an urban gesture contrasting the city, while at the same time screening Taman Titiwangsa from the hectic and fast-paced urban life.

Inside aquatic center, level zero (lower ground level) includes fitness facilities, changing rooms, creche, and retail. Mezzanine ground level sits a toddler pool and outdoor leisure pool. Ground level oers cafe while level one includes administration facilities and sta accommodation. The sub-aqua equipment store and compressor room specifically for scuba diving pool is located at level two. The roof levels sit the platform for scuba diving pool and giant water slide entrance.

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5.0 MAINTENANCE STRATEGY 5.1 EXTERNAL MAINTENANCE TABLE

ITEMS

MAINTENANCE FACTOR

FREQUENCY

1. Landscaping, Vegetation and Roof Garden

To maintain the conditions of the surrounding landscape and green elements to ensure optimal performance of the entire site and building as well as maintaining the essence, concept and purpose of the project. Of which, proper maintenance and care is needed by professionals to ensure greeneries are at optimum health and condition.

Daily

2. Glass Panels and Windows

The glass panels and windows are largely used in providing sunlight and natural lighting into the sunken underground spaces and the surrounding landscape. Hence the conditions and hygiene of the glass must always be kept cleanest as possible, regular cleaning is needed.

Monthly

3. Exterior Walls and Facade

Exterior walls and facade are prone to decaying and promoting growth such as fungi and moss when unattended diligently. Such an event would cause the building to appear during bad conditions. Bi annual inspections and cleaning is necessary to ensure this does not occur.

6 Months

4. Services

The services of the building such as the elevators, services room and plumbing equipment are to be checked constantly for condition as well as wear and tear to ensure the smooth operation of the building. Such negligence would cause safety hazards in the future to the users of the building.

Monthly

5. Overall Hygiene and Cleanliness

The overall cleanliness and hygiene in and around the building is to be maintained and kept consistently clean to avoid complications in health and safety hazards as well as providing a comfortable and likable environment for the public and users of the building and site.

Daily

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5.2 INTERNAL MAINTENANCE TABLE

ITEMS

MAINTENANCE FACTOR

FREQUENCY

1. Elevators

The 2 total elevators in operation serve to provide vertical circulation of the building to the users. Ensuring that the conditions of the elevators are well and optimum ensures that the service does not become a detriment to the operations of the building.

Monthly

2. Electrical, Sanitary Fixtures and Piping

These features are in place to ensure the smooth operations of the building and it provides comfort to the users. Frequent inspections and maintenance are to be conducted with any defects detected to be replaced immediately.

Monthly

3. Pool Equipment

The pool equipment is expected to be used heavily and frequently. The water slides and machines are to be maintained and checked properly after use on a daily basis as faulty facilities would lead to health and safety hazards.

Daily

4. Flooring

Daily cleaning of the floors is to be conducted to ensure that the conditions, hygiene and cleanliness is maintained. Conditions of the floor are also to be inspected for wear and tear from time to time to avoid safety issues.

Daily

5. Cafe

Cafe is a very important program to the overall aspect of the building and to the users. The conditions of the cafe are to be kept an eye on diligently by their respective operators and kept at a very good condition.

Daily

6. Gym Equipment

The gym equipment is expected to be used heavily and frequently. These machines and products are to be maintained and checked properly after use on a weekly basis as faulty facilities would lead to health and safety hazards.

Weekly

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Quality

6.0 SUCCESS CRITERIA

Cost

Time

(i) Quality (Primary) The success criteria for this building is to achieve spaces and landscapes that will entice the visitors and users to stay for a prolong time. As a consequence of this, a lot of emphasis must be made ensuring that the quality of the materials used as well as the workmanship towards the landscaping is at of the highest level possible. With that, the project manager is tasked with ensuring that all works partaking the building is conducted as per the requirements. The usage and implementation of quality materials would also see that the building operates at a much lower overall cost in the long term as well, thus being able to reduce costs substantially and increasing the investment prospects of the clients and stakeholders.

(ii) Time (Secondary) The project is estimated to be completed in a year. Hence, all parties and stakeholders involved in the project should seek to ensure that their respective tasks are completed on time without the expense of quality which is a mitigating factor in ensuring the success of the project.

(iii) Cost (Tertiary) The cost of the project shall be kept in accordance to the budget. EďŹƒcient use of materials and construction techniques that save time or speed up the process is expected from all stakeholders. Ultimately, the cost of the building is to not exceed the calculated and agreed budget and shall not see any leeway or extra funding should any stakeholder fail to comply with the budget restraints.

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7.0 RISK ANALYSIS RISK

LIKELIHOOD IMPACT

COST

EFFECT

STRATEGY

CONTINGENCY

1. Building does not meet authorities’ requirements

LOW

HIGH

HIGH

The project will be delayed as amendments have to be made, increasing the overall project duration.

Ensure that all authority guidelines and requirements are met and checked before the documents are signed off.

Full redesign and rework of the project to ensure that all rules and regulations are in compliance with the building and project.

2. Structure collapse during construction

LOW

HIGH

HIGH

The lives and safety of the workers on site could be jeopardized. Entire parts of the building would see a total clean-up and rework process resulting in escalating costs and extending the project time.

Always have a crew of safety managers and engineers on site to ensure that safety regulations are always adhered and conduct meetings partaking the current safety situation on site.

Nullify and reduce the damage done to a minimum, conduct investigations and produce reports and rectify the problems to ensure that it does not occur again.

3. Increase in costs and materials

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

The escalating costs will affect or exceed the budget.

Sign formal agreements on the prices with the relevant stakeholders to ensure any unwarranted price increases does not occur in the future when construction is well underway.

Increase the budget to compensate for the increase in materials and cost.

4. Lack of communication among clients and consultants

MEDIUM

HIGH

HIGH

The project and many components of it would not be properly managed, resulting in many unwanted and uncalled for delays and incidents.

Client Consultant Meetings are to be held weekly or bi-monthly to ensure that all parties are on the same page.

Providing a document or transcript of the history of all meetings documenting every single detail of the meetings from every party involved.

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8.0 WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE (WBS)

Aquatic Center

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9.0 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (GANTT CHART)

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