Architectural Practice

1. Describe the usual method of Specification preparation for a new building
2. Explain the term ‘Bill of Approximate Quantities’
3. Explain the main difference between a Lump Sum Contract and a Cost Reimbursement Contract
4. Explain what is meant by the term ‘Tender Validity Period’
5. What is understood by Dayworks under contract?
6. Clearly explain the differences between Partial Handing Over and Sectional Completion as stipulated in the Contract.
7. There are actions or non-actions of the Architect as the contract administrator that could lead to claims by the Contractor from the Employer for Loss and Expense and also for Extension of Time under the contract. Please elaborate as to what they are.
8. Describe all the types of insurance that are required to be taken in a construction project under the Contract and who should be taking them. What are the roles of the Architect as far as building insurance are concerned.
9. Explain why the Drawings and Specifications are two very important documents in a Contract without Quantities. Being important, how should they be prepared?
10. What are the effects of Practical Completion under the Contract and describe the actions, which the Architects need to take at this stage.

These were test questions for architectural practice subject taught by Ar. Prof Hasan Mohamad, during my studies. Each question carries 10 marks. I manage to get 56/100, the highest mark in my class. One of my friends manages to get 53/100. Only the two of us pass the test. The rest, 33 of them failed. It’s a tough questions equivalent to LAM/PAM Part III exam

How I Address Other People

These are the ways that I address other people:

1. Awak – to people whom I’m not familiar and I don’t know what to call.
2. You – to English speaking people.
3. Kamu – to my second sister.
4. "That Person’s Name” – to someone who is older than me who refuses to be called ‘Kak’ or ‘Abang’.
5. Encik, Puan – to my boss, my colleague and strangers.
6. Kak - to friends who is older than me.
7. Makcik, Pakcik - to my parents friends or old people.

How I Address Myself to Others

There are a lot of ways how I address my self to other people.

1. Huda – to my parents, uncles, aunts, older female friends and with my second sister
2. Aku – to my school friends, course mates and guys (even though they’re older than me)
3. Orang – to certain people whom I don’t know whether to address myself as ‘aku’ or ‘saya’
4. Akak – to my siblings, my young cousins and juniors.
5. Saya – to older people whom I respect meaning my boss, my colleague, my course mates, my lecturers, my teachers, my parent’s friends and strangers.
   
6. I - to english speaking people.
7. Kita - to some of my friends.
   

Kenapa Aku Di-Uji

Assalamualaikum..
Artikel ni dah circulate di internet lama dah. Siap aku buat tazkirah untuk usrah lagi tu. Any how ni nak post sekali lagi sebagai peringatan buat diriku bila dalam keadaan sukar...

KENAPA AKU DIUJI?
"Apakah manusia itu mengira bahawa mereka dibiarkan saja mengatakan; "Kami telah beriman," sedangkan mereka tidak diuji? Dan sesungguhnya kami telah menguji org2 yg sebelum mereka, maka sesungguhnya Allah mengetahui org2 yg benar dan sesungguhnya Dia mengetahui org2 yg dusta." -Surah Al-Ankabut ayat 2-3

KENAPA AKU TAK DAPAT APA YG AKU IDAM-IDAMKAN?
"Boleh jadi kamu membenci sesuatu padahal ia amat baik bagimu, dan boleh jadi pula kamu menyukai sesuatu, padahal ia amat buruk bagimu, Allah mengetahui sedang kamu tidak mengetahui." -Surah Al-Baqarah ayat 216

KENAPA UJIAN SEBERAT INI?
"Allah tidak membebani seseorang itu melainkan sesuai dengan kesanggupannya. " -Surah Al-Baqarah ayat 286

RASA FRUST?
"Janganlah kamu bersikap lemah, dan janganlah pula kamu bersedih hati, padahal kamulah org2 yg paling tinggi darjatnya, jika kamu orang-orang yg beriman." - Surah Al-Imran ayat 139

BAGAIMANA HARUS AKU MENGHADAPINYA?
"Wahai orang-orang yang beriman! Bersabarlah kamu (menghadapi segala kesukaran dalam mengerjakan perkara-perkara yang berkebajikan) , dan kuatkanlah kesabaran kamu lebih daripada kesabaran musuh, di medan perjuangan), dan bersedialah (dengan kekuatan pertahanan di daerah-daerah sempadan) serta bertaqwalah kamu kepada Allah supaya, kamu berjaya (mencapai kemenangan). " -Surah Al-Imran ayat 200
"Dan mintalah pertolongan (kepada Allah) dengan jalan sabar dan mengerjakan sembahyang; dan sesungguhnya sembahyang itu amatlah berat kecuali kepada orang-orang yang khusyuk" -Surah Al-Baqarah ayat 45

APA YANG AKU DAPAT DRPD SEMUA INI?
"Sesungguhnya Allah telah membeli dr org2 mu'min, diri, harta mereka dengan memberikan syurga utk mereka... ..-Surah At-Taubah ayat 111

KEPADA SIAPA AKU BERHARAP?
"Cukuplah Allah bagiku, tidak ada Tuhan selain drNya. Hanya kepadaNya aku bertawakkal. " -Surah At-Taubah ayat 129

AKU DAH TAK DAPAT BERTAHAN LAGI!!!!! "
... ..dan jgnlah kamu berputus asa drp rahmat Allah. Sesungguhnya tiada berputus asa dari rahmat Allah melainkan kaum yg kafir." -Surah Yusuf ayat 12

Lelaki Idaman Saya

Assalamualaikum
hehe..aku copy dari blog junior aku, Zahidah di Friendster..

Lelaki Idaman Saya
Lelaki idaman saya adalah seorang lelaki yang beriman
Yang hatinya disalut rasa takwa kepada Allah
Yang jiwanya penuh penghayatan terhadap Islam
Yang sentiasa haus dengan ilmu
Yang sentiasa dahaga akan pahalaYang solatnya adalah maruah dirinya
Yang tidak pernah takut untuk berkata benar
Yang tidak pernah gentar untuk melawan nafsu
Yang sentiasa bersama kumpulan orang orang yang berjuang di jalan Allah

Lelaki idaman saya adalah lelaki yang menjaga tuturkatanya
Yang tidak pernah bermegah dengan ilmu yang dimilikinya
Yang tidak pernah bermegah dengan harta dunia yang dicarinya
Yang sentiasa berbuat kebajikan kerana sifatnya yang penyayang
Yang mempunyai ramai kawan dan tidak mempunyai musuh yang bersifat jembalang
Lelaki idaman saya adalah lelaki yang menghormati ibunya
Yang sentiasa berbakti kepada kedua orang tua dan keluarga
Yang bakal menjaga kerukunan rumahtangga
Yang akan mendidik isteri dan anak anak mendalami Islam
Yang mengamalkan hidup penuh kesederhanaan
Kerana dunia baginya adalah rumah sementara menuju akhirat

Lelaki idaman saya sentiasa bersedia menjadi imam
Yang hidup di bawah naungan Al Quran dan mencontohi sifat Rasulullah
Yang boleh diajak berbincang dan berbicara
Yang menjaga matanya dari berbelanja
Yang sujudnya penuh kesyukuran dengan rahmat Allah ke atasnya

Lelaki idaman saya tidak pernah membazirkan masa
Matanya kepenatan kerana penat membaca
Suaranya lesu kerana penat mengaji dan berzikir
Tidurnya lena dengan cahaya keimanan
Bangunnya subuh penuh kecergasan
Kerana sehari lagi usianya bertambah penuh kematangan

Lelaki idaman saya sentiasa mengingati mati
Yang baginya hidup di dunia adalah ladang akhirat
Yang mana buah kehidupan itu perlu dibaja dan dijaga
Agar berputik tunas yang bakal menjadi baka yang baik
Meneruskan perjuangan Islam sebelum hari kemudian

Lelaki idaman saya adalah lelaki yang tidak terpesona dengan buaian dunia
Kerana dia mengimpikan Syurga
Di situlah rumah idamannya
Dan dia ingin membawa saya bersama….
Dialah…..
Lelaki Idaman Saya…

Best Things That Happens To Me

Assalamualaikum..
I don't know why lately I have these many entry for a month. The more busy I become, the more ideas pop up in my head. Must be rush of adrenalin. Anyway for today's entry is about best things that happens to me.

1. When I was born to my parents and having 9 siblings.
2. When I used to live in Cardiff, Wales when I was small. I still remember the environment, the sound and smell.
3. When I started my first day of school in Malaysia.
4. When I became a prefect in my secondary school. I was Assistant Head Prefect.
5. When I first went kayaking and rock climbing.
6. When I finally finish my SPM with the result of 10 aggregate.
7. When I took my first driving license and obtain P for 2 years before finally graduating to full fledge driving license.
8. When I entered UiTM furthering my studies and graduated in Diploma in Architecture.
9. When I went to Bangkok on a trip with my coursemates.
10. When I start my first job in an architect firm in Subang Jaya and obtain my first salary.
11. When I further study in Degree of Architecture and graduated in 2005.
12. When I went to Hong Kong with my friends for 1 week.
13. When I bought my first laptop for RM 4000 cash.
14. When I finally realized my dream of becoming an Architect.
15. When I gave present to my mother, my father, my sisters and my brothers.
16. When I have friends like Najah, Ruqaiyah, Faizah, Bashirah, El-Huda, Sri-Wayhu, Laila Khamsiah, Noryanti, Naimah, Nor Asiah, Asma', Noor Anisah and all my friends during my school days..wow!!! didn't realise our friendship has been that long...
17. When I know that during periods when I'm down, there are people out there who gives me support, encouragement and love..and that includes those who are reading this entry.

A TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER

Third Sunday in the month of June is tribute to fathers around the world. I’m dedicating this entry to my beloved father. His name is Mahmud. He’s a lecturer in UiTM Shah Alam, Electronic Engineering. My father is 51 years old this year.
My father is special to me and I am my father’s daughter (I’m his eldest child)
Growing up with my father had been fun and still is. My father encourages me and my siblings to ask questions, do things that we have never done, explore the world if we need to. He never limits his children. His love for us is not the form of worldly materials. His love for us is in the way he prepares his 10 broods for the future. My father has no ‘harta’ nor has he any ‘hutang’. His only property is us, and I can assure you that he has invested very well in us. His monthly payment amounting to thousands for our school education is finally bearing fruit. I am an architect now because of my father persuasion. My 2nd sister graduated in quantity surveying also on my father’s persuasion. My 3rd brother is doing his 5th year medical in Ireland. My 4th brother just graduated with computer engineering degree. My 5th brother is doing his mechanical engineering degree. My 6th brother is doing Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia in Ipoh. My father wish to see him further studies in Egypt. My 7th brother and 8th sister are doing their SPM this year. My 9th sister is doing her PMR also this year and lastly my 10th sister is in Form 2. Of course my mother also played her important role in our upbringing. Her dua’ and prayers never left us until today.
I like my father because he can answer any of my questions. It’s good, because it nurtures my thirst for knowledge. My father is the cook of the house. He can whip up anything from nothing. You can ask any recipes from him. My 2nd sister always does, because she’s a full time housewife. My father doesn’t like to go to KL because he doesn’t know the way, so it is up to me and my brother to show him the way. When it comes to our education, my father is the kind that will go the extra mile. I remember he bought a SLR camera worth RM 1600 just because I asked him to, for my course. He even bought computers for us. My father never went to any of my convocation and my sister’s too. But deep down inside I know that he is proud of our achievement.When he is angry we usually keep out of his way because his anger can last for one day.
I would like to thank my father for driving me back and forth from home to university during my studies, fetching me at the commuter station every night when I used to work in Subang, ‘belanja’ daily necessities and buying my model making supplies (banyak pakai duit tu..)
My father loves fishing very much. He sometimes brings back a cooler box filled with fish. Of course my mother will complain who’s going to finish all this fish. In the end it was thrown away…but hey!! I love the fresh water fish he always caught. Yummy when it is ‘bakar’ in the oven. I know about fish, fruits, type of trees and cars from my father.
I never talk personal stuff with my father but I love him very much. To my father..I LOVE YOU..and mom too (I’ll do a tribute to you later..)

100 Things About Me

Assalamualaikum.
Here's a 100 things you need to know about me:

1. My real name is Huda
2. I'm the eldest of 10 siblings
3. I was born in March, 1979.
4. I'm 5' tall.
5. I'm right handed.
6. I have brown eyes.
7. I wear 2" high heel shoes.
8. I drive a red Proton Iswara Aeroback.
9. I used to drive my family van.
10. I am an Architect.
11. I used to work in Subang Jaya.
12. I now work in Shah Alam.
13. I used to ride the Komuter train and bus to and from work.
14. I was born in UK (read: United Kingdom)
15. I used to school in Cardiff, Wales.
16. I have been to Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong.
17. I used to live in UK for 10 years.
18. I have 5 brothers and 4 sisters.
19. I have 2 nephews right now.
20. My shoe size is 6.
21. My dress size is M.
22. I don't wear spectacles.
23. I own a laptop.
24. I have my own Fotopages.
25. I love taking photos of buildings.
26. I studied architecture for my diploma and degree.
27. My mobile number is provided by Maxis.
28. I own Samsung handphone and O2 PDA.
29. I have 6 pair of shoes.
30. I like to eat Kuew Tiow Goreng and chocolate.
31. I love cheese too.
32. I live with my family.
33. I live in a double storey Semi-D house.
34. I used to live in Shah Alam.
35. I had my first accident when I was 21. I crash my car left front light onto the front car left backlight at a speed of 20km/h. I still have phobias about this.
36. I know how to make and sew Baju Kurung, Jubah, Blouse, skirts and Kebaya.
37. I know how to repair computers.
38. I like watching Chinese drama series.
39. I like CSI series, X-File series, NCIS series, Criminal Mind series and Star Trek series.
40. I don't like sleeping in the dark.
41. I like to observe people.
42. I like the colour purple.
43. I used to go fishing with my dad.
44. I am very patience. I can wait for 2 hours or more.
45. I love reading very much. Anything can do.
46. I have 2++ books.
47. I act on impulse on certain times.
48. I am too clever.
49. I hate studying.
50. I have a very good memory.
51. I don't regret what I do.
52. I have given loan to people amounting to RM11,000. None ever pay back anyway. I don't care either.
53. I don't like to owe people.
54. I am a very emphatic person.
55. I guide people but don't make decision for them.
56. Among my friends, I'm the quietest.
57. My favourite language is English.
58. I know a smattering of Mandarin.
59. I love maths but hate history.
60. I don't talk much.
61. I forgave but not forget.
62. I severe my hatred towards any person by forgiving them.
63. My favourite authors are Mary Clark Higgins, Patricia Cornwell and Clive Cussler.
64. I love reading articles by Mary Schneider in THE STAR.
65. My main newspaper for the day is THE STAR.
66. I eat so fast without appearing to be 'gelojoh'.
67. I don't like prawn that much.
68. My sisters all says that I'm 'garang'.
69. I boss my siblings at home.
70. I'm the darling of my parents.
71. I am selfish.
72. I have 30 bottles of perfume.
73. I get stress easily.
74. I suffered depression once.
75. I love washing dishes but I hate cooking.
76. I live on weekly budget of RM 50.
77. I am a very sensitive person (not the emotional type, but sensitive of my surrounding)
78. I know how to use AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator and Sketch Up.
79. I reverse park my car, even at home except 45 degrees parking.
80. I have accidentally crash my car into someone's when reversing.
81. I have also crashed into other peoples car 3 times. All at the road junctions.
82. I hate it when people move my things.
83. I like to argue with people until I win or they gave up.
84. I admit my mistakes and I don't give excuses.
85. I have a male cat name Hunter.
86. I hate people who don't give signal when they want to change lane or going out or in to junctions.
87. I love P.Ramlee movies.
88. I love the sea so much ( I have to go the sea at least once a year. Otherwise I'll go bonkers)
89. I'm very bad at games. Especially games that requires strategies.
90. I have dogged determination in doing things.
91. I don't like leaving things incomplete or undone. It will disturb my sleep. Blue bedsheets also disturb my sleep.
92. I can persuade people to go my way without them realising so.
93. I know secrets without them being told to me.
94. I forget secrets easily once it enter my mind. So, rest easy. Your secrets are safe with me.
95. I like repeating things twice.
96. I play Solitaire on my PDA every night before I sleep. I will try to win the game even if it is 1.30 in the morning.
97. I can read maps. I get around by maps. I hate it when I lose my orientation.
98. I don't drive through the same road twice. Just to re-confirm myself.
99. I call my youngest sister ' Akak'. Don't ask me why..it's a long story.
100. I love reading motoring magazines and reviews. Top Gear is my favourite show. Although I don't like F1.
101. I love sci-fi, detectives and mystery stories. Although I do shut my eyes if thriller scenes come up.
102. I have short attention span and concentration. That's why I love multi-tasking.
103. OK! OK! This is more than 100 things about me already...*sigh*
     

So, there you go. 100 things about me. There's more to me as you can see. What you read is just the surface. The real me is more complex than you think...and weirder at some point. Of course, I can't tell you. Otherwise I will lose the 'essence' of ME.

3G

The national newspaper has been running the 3G issue for 2 days straight now. 3G stands for "Gebu, Gemuk, Gempal" (not the telco 3G..)
Even radio talkshows on radio have been highlighting this issue and of course the callers are mostly 3G women. According to them, their men friend usually asks them ore demand them to slim down and lose weight.
To me its a matter of principle. You do not or must lose weight just because someone ask to. You do it because you want to. Of course the plus point is you'll be more healthy and fit. Mind you, not all slim people appears healthy. Ever heard of 'cholestrol'?..ehehehe..

TV Categories

Here's an outlook on how I categorize the public TV channels in Malaysia.

• TV 1 = formal and represent the Government
• TV 2 = fuzzy and mysterious
• TV 3 = entertaining but boring on certain days
• NTV 7 = tabloid and exciting
• 8TV = all Chinese
• TV 9 = Malay, retro and Islamic

OK..so I admit, this is just my opinion and observation. I seldom watch TV actually. TV programmes that I normally watch are:

• MONDAY - CSI: New York, CSI: Miami, CSI: Vegas (NTV 7) and NCIS which will soon be replaced by Criminal Mind (8TV)
• TUESDAY - Ugly Betty (8TV)
• THURSDAY - Susuk (TV3)
• SUNDAY - Top Gear (NTV 7)

See..I don't watch TV all the time..hmm..I wonder what did I do all night and weekend?...

First Attempt..again

Yayy!!! Finally managed to upload the correct image.

My First Artwork

Assalamualaikum

Hmm..I'm not sure why the image turn up this way. It should be a dark red rose actually. Maybe my computer memory is running low. That's why the image turn up this way. Even my fotopages is not showing anything.
Anyhow, this is my first attempt at designing a contemporary wedding cards. This one is postcard type. The front of the postcard will say WEDDING INVITATION plus the any other important information. The plan to the wedding place will be sticked at the back. Then you can just add the recipient's address and a 20 cent stamp and walla!!, you are ready to post it.
No wastage of needing an envelope. For more info you can contact me. I can also give advice on the colour theme and also your own personal wedding card designs.

My Work Desktop

Assalamualaikum...

Just another bored entry for today. My computer desktop at work. My lifetime dream car which I never will own anyway. It cost RM 7 million. The name is BUGATTI VEYRON and its currently the fastest, most powerful, and most expensive street-legal full production car in the world, with a proven top speed of 253 mph (407.5 km/h), though several faster or more expensive vehicles have been produced on a limited basis.

The car is built by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS in its Molsheim (Alsace, France) factory and is sold under the legendary Italian/French Bugatti marque. It is named after French racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti firm.

Everything Is About Choices

Assalamualaikum...

Everything is about choices.
You can choose to be in a bad mood the minute you come into the office or,
you can choose to smile the minute you wake up.

You can choose to throw tantrum when the printers won't print your documents or,
you can choose to shut down the computer and printer and start over again.

You can choose to eat rice for lunch or,
you can choose to eat bread.

You can choose to wear expensive and unpractical clothing or,
you can choose to wear inexpensive and practical clothing.

You can choose post-paid lines for your mobile phones or,
you can choose pre-paid lines.

Either way or what you choose it does effect on how you spend money and budget your finance.
Even better if everything you do or decide there is a free alternative to it. That way you can save money.

What I am saying is that nowadays, everything involves money; even going to the public toilets.

AND I CHOOSE TO BE A MILLIONAIRE BEFORE I RETIRE!!!
(Is it impossible? I think not...)

Murah Rezeki

Assalamualaikum...

Back again dengan tajuk murah rezeki.
Ada orang murah rezeki dengan bertambah duitnye..
Aku ni murah rezeki cara lain pulak..hehehe..duit aku takde la banyak mana..
Tapi aku memang murah rezeki..
Contohnya;
Lunch aku selalu RM 3.50 - nasi + ayam/ikan + sayur (bebudak ofis aku selalu dapat RM4.++)
Baju kurung selalu aku dapat beli dengan harga bawah RM50 (untuk yg biasa2...yang mahal pun tak penah lebih RM100)
Kasut-kasut selalu aku dapat beli below RM50 juga (walaupun harga asal RM 79 - RM 170)
Macam-macam la aku dapat beli dengan harga murah..tapi yg pelik aku tak panda tawar-menawar nih. Kalau nak tawar-menawar aku suruh orang lain..
Dulu dapat beli laptop dengan cash, melancong sana-sini (Singapore, Bangkok & Hong Kong)..masa student lagi tu, belum lagi keje.
Entah la..mungkin Allah dah kurniakan rezeki aku cara macam tu..
La ni ada rezeki lagi, insya'Allah akan ke Beijing hujung bulan ni..
Amiin..moga murah rezeki aku lagi..heheheh
(Walaupun sebenarnya aku tak punya kereta sendiri, tak punya rumah sendiri, line handphone pun pre-paid je..)