SOFIQS Takeoff October 2010 Issue

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MEMBERSHIP

NEWS

JeddahComputer AidedConstruction PM |Page 04

RiyadhBowling Tournament 2010 |Page 04

Timberline & TakeoffSeminar |Page 05

New Members & Statistics |Page 14

Orbit Middle East |Page 10

Saudi Council of Engineers|Page 06

FEATURES

Pulse Smart Pen |Page 11

Recruitment Agencies |Page 12

New Jeddah ChapterOfficers |Page 09

New Labor Bill in Offing |Page 06

Riyadh Special Board Exam|Page 08

New Riyadh ChapterOfficers |Page 09

What are CE, QS & PM? |Page 12

I N S I D EN S I D E


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To Email the Editor, please address your letter to:[email protected]. Please provide your full name and address, stating clearly ifyou do not wish us to print them.

MARK FLORES, CE | EDITOR [email protected]

Our E-newsletter will focus on the Soci-etys current events and development,address topics that are of great interest toits members, increase awareness andvisibility in the industry and stimulateinteraction for the betterment of theQuantity Surveying profession.

The title is adapted from the commonlyused word in the Quantity Surveyingprofession, Takeoff, which representsone of the most important functions per-formed in any business enterprise. In theconstruction industry, the quality of per-formance of this function is paramount tothe success of the parties engaged in theoverall management of capital expendi-tures for construction projects._________________________________

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SOFIQS Inc. reserves the right to edit thearticles to fit the general context of theNewsletter.

The views expressed in the articles arenot necessarily those of the SOFIQS Inc.,which accepts no responsibility for accu-racy of information, errors, omissions or

statements made within the publication,and rejects any claims out of any actionwhich a company or individual may takeon the basis of the information containherein._________________________________

If you have articles, opinions or informa-tion to share, email us at:

[email protected]._________________________________

How Much Does Your Project Costs?With enticing salary packages and variousperks, it has attracted many of us to relo-

cate and work here in the Middle East.But have you ever wondered how muchdoes your project cost? Here, pre and post-contract come into play.

Now we all know that the recent financialcrisis brought a new business environ-ment in the construction industry even if Saudi Arabia is rock-solid financially.Wide array of projects from power anddesalination plants, substations, housingand hospitals are on top of the priority listfor tender in the next two years inside theKingdom. Tenderers are scrambling, fromgeneral contractors to sub-contractorsgetting an edge against each other.

Under the pre-contract, proposing theoptimum overhead cost up to the material,labor and equipment costs based on cost derivations drawn from accurate estimateand available information in drawings is the vital cog in winning bids. Value of theproject is conceived in this stage. Take note, not all bids are meant to win, compa-nies have different ploy, they may either bid to win, bid to lose or bid for the sake of

joining.

Under the post-contract, based on the General Conditions of Contract or Subcon-tract, variation strategies can be establish to anticipate design changes and term of extension can be proposed for delayed projects. This is the period wherein peopleinvolve in contracts and claims are stringent on the accomplishment of the project.Too much leeway on work extension may cause and develop a bad culture withinthe duration of the construction. For so, based on the project value tagged during thebid, it may shoot up or decrease down either way.

In reality, with a low-cost manpower in the market and best price raw materialsassembled by said low-cost labour, there is a misconception in the significance of these project expenses especially in this part of the region. Labor abounds and wast-age on materials unmonitored.

Recently, the Saudi government issued a directive in support of Saudi Council of Engineers objective to improve the Kingdoms engineering standards which playsan important role in the countrys development.

Now, being part of this industry, this is a call to raise our benchmark of Filipinoexcellence and sustain our competitive edge. It is high time to meet and be con-nected specially for us, the Quantity Surveyors and the Cost Estimators.

To sum it up, SOFIQS wont lead neither it wont follow but it will be at your side,through your full support, together we will strive. - end

Takeoff E-NewsletterThe Official Publication of the Society of

Filipino Quantity Surveyors Inc.

SOFIQS Inc. is an organization of Fili-pino Professionals (Civil Engineers, Elec-trical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers,

Electronic & Communications Engineersand the like and Architect) working asQuantity Surveyors or Cost Estimators

worldwide with Chapters located inJeddah and Riyadh. _____________________________________

EDIT ORS CORN ER


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October 18, 2008SOFIQS, Inc. was organized andfounded by Engr. Eddie R. Pilaspi-las of Saudi Oger Ltd. in Jeddah,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Thesociety was initially formed by theQuantity Surveyors of MEP In-voicing Group and Civil WorksGroup in King Abdullah Univer-sity of Science and TechnologyProject. It was started with 50founding members from differentcompanies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

March 1, 2009The society was registered andrecognized by the Philippine Con-sulate in Jeddah as one of the Fili-pino Community Organizations inthe western region of Saudi Ara-bia.

June 19, 2009The society was registered in theSecurities and Exchange Commis-sion (SEC) in the Philippines as a

non-stock, non-profit organizationunder the name SOFIQS Inc.

November 27, 2009The original KSA Chapter wasofficially divided to form two (2)new Chapters, the Jeddah Chapterand the Riyadh KSA Chapter.

Organized its 1st Annual Conven-tion hosted by Jeddah Chapter.

January 9, 2010Riyadh KSA Chapter was regis-tered and recognized by the Em-bassy of the Republic of the Phil-ippines in Riyadh as a legitimateFilipino community association.

The History at a Glance and a View of the Present

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O r g a n i z i n gC o n t i n u e dProfess iona lEducation tofacilitate theneeds of mem-bers for skillu p g r a d e .Right, Timber-line Seminar(see page 5).

Encourag ingc o m p a n y -based member-ship. Left, theGPCD team of Saudi OgerLtd., one of thec o m p a n i e swith a handfulof members.

Advancing thecommon goaland vision of the Society.Righ t , thePlanning Ses-sion of thecurrent andincoming offi-cers.

Establishing relationship among members and af-filiates. Left, the Ten-pin Bowling Tournament

joined by sports-loving members and friends of the

Society. (see page 4).

Unifying Filipino Quantity Surveyors and CostEstimators locally and internationally. Below areQSs working on claims, estimating, tendering andcontract changes in PNU Project.


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Jeddah - The Society of FilipinoQuantity Surveyor s (SOFIQS Jed-dah Chapter) has conducted aseminar/training in ComputerAided Construction Project Man-

agement Using Primavera 6 fromSeptember 17 October 15, 2010at Lapaz Batchoy Restaurant inJeddah, KSA.

Computer Aided Construction Project Management

SOFIQS - Riyadh Chapter Bowling Tournament 2010

Riyadh - The local chapter basedhere in the capital city of SaudiArabia organized a one-day ten-pinbowling tournament held at Al-Khozama Bowling Center besidethe iconic Faisaliyah Tower lastOctober 22, 2010.

The event, was organized in cele-bration of SOFIQS Inc.s 2nd YearAnniversary. It have lured 34 par-ticipants and was graced by the of-ficers from the National Board.Everyone felt the excitement and

The seminar is in line with the So-cietys Professional and Training

Development Program to developand enhance the capabilities of itsmembers. It was participated by 32SOFIQS members and non-members.

The seminar was spearheaded bythe SOFIQS Jeddah Chapter Presi-dent Ric Dimarucut & Vice-President Orlando Magsayo Jr. to-gether with the Officers of JeddahChapter.

The lecturer/ resource speaker isEngr. Mamerto Balanon, a PlanningEngineer of Saudi Bin Laden. Theseminar was ended up with distri-bution of Certificates for the par-ticipants and awarding of certificateof appreciation to the Lecturer.- end

thrill in knocking down the pinsespecially for the neophytes of thegame.

It was a tight race in the doubleelimination round, with everybodytrying to outscore one another toenter the final 10.

At lane number 2, Fernando Nacuscored a turkey (three strikes in arow), which have helped him in-crease his output to enter the Finals.Other players in the Final 10 were:

Mario Ancheta - 312, MarioVelasquez - 270, Mat Dicka - 277,Eddie Manzano - 318, Eric Gonza-les - 254, Dennis Rodriguez - 257,Allan Magadia - 240, Glen Hirondo- 235 and Steve Marcial - 238.

The finalists have played a do-or-die game. After the smoke havecleared, Mario Ancheta of SaudiOger Ltd. bowled a total of 160points to top score the Finals, notfar behind were Mario Velasquezand Mat Dicka, the second andthird placer respectively.

The rest of the standings are as fol-lows: 4) Eddie Manzano, 5) EricGonzales, 6) Dennis Rodriguez, 7)Fernando Nacu, 8) Steve Marcial,9) Allan Magadia and 10) Glen Hi-rondo.

The winners were awarded withmedals, exclusive SOFIQS mug forthe top 5 and trophy plus cash prize

for the champion.Though exhausted, the event was asuccess, kudos to the officers. - end


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Riyadh In coordination with OrbitMiddle East, solution provider forthe AEC Industry based in Jeddah,The Society of Quantity SurveyorsInc. Riyadh Chapter have organ-ized an orientation seminar on SageTimberline Estimating and On-screen Advance Takeoff Softwarelast September 24, 2010 at Whitepalace Hotel.

Sage Timberline Estimating offers

a number of database options tochoose from, you determine thelevel of database setup help andcustomization needed. Or, if youdprefer, choose from a number of industry specific databases that canbe used literally out of the box.Many include current pricing whileothers offer the ability to fully cus-tomize pricing. For those whochoose to build their own unique,company specific database, wehave a solution there too.

The Database Builder Wizardwalks you through the necessary

steps of structuring and setting upyour database more quickly andefficiently than you ever thoughtpossible. Using a number of built inproductivity tools, youll find your-self producing estimates in signifi-cantly less time that it takes younow. And when you spend lesstime crunching numbers and moretime analyzing and fine tuning yourestimates, youll win more profit-able bids. And with complete Sage

Timberline Office integration, esti-mate details can be passed to ac-counting for budget vs. actualtracking, to Project Managementfor change order generation, as wellas to third party scheduling pro-grams.

Sage Timberline Office ePlanTakeoff connecting Timberline Es-timating software with On CentersOn Screen Takeoff application,lets you generate counts and quan-tity takeoffs directly from elec-tronic drawings for instant use inyour estimates. ePlan Takeoff givesyou the ability to quickly transferproject dimensions includinglengths, areas, and volumes.

Mr. Rashid Maliyakkal, the Man-ager for the Orbit Middle East, to-gether with Mr. Wissam Harb, KeyAccounts Manager for the samecompany, delivered on the topicsfor the seminar.

Orbit Middle East is a leading pro-vider of best-of-breed solutions forbusinesses across the spectrum of

the real estate and AEC industries.Orbit Middle East offers as well afull range of Professional Services,including training, implementationassistance, and customization, withan objective to providing completebest in class solutions for projectmanagement, scheduling, estimat-ing, quantity takeoff, constructionaccounting, property management,and CAD.

At the end of the seminar, give-aways were raffled including thePulse Smartpen, one of the prod-ucts offered by Orbit Middle East(see page 11), which was won byEngr. Philip Yunting of Saudi BinLaden Group.

The seminar was wrapped up withthe awarding of Plaque of Appre-ciation to Mr. Maliyakkal and Mr.Harb, followed by the distributionof Certificates of Completion forthe participants and Photo ops withthe Speakers and the organizers. end

Sage Timberline Office Estimating & On Screen Takeoff Seminar a Success!


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Foreign engineers have to be regis-tered with the Saudi Council of En-gineers for the issuance and re-newal of their iqamas (resident per-mits), according to a directive is-sued by Second Deputy Premierand Minister of Interior PrinceNaif.

Abdullah Bugshan, chairman of thecouncils board of directors,thanked Prince Naif for his supportto the organization and said the newdirective would help improve theKingdoms engineering standards.

We are happy over the govern-ments desire to develop the engi-neering profession, which plays an

important role in the Kingdomsdevelopment, he said.

Bugshan said the governmentpassed a law eight years ago toregulate the councils activities.The council was established toimprove the standard of the engi-neering profession in the country,he said.

Bugshan said the council wouldreview the academic and profes-sional qualifications of engineers.Well also encourage engineers toapply the best professional prac-tices, he added.

He said the ministries of interior,civil affairs, higher education, la-bor, planning and economy, mu-nicipal and rural affairs and waterand electricity have approved thecouncils professional endorsement. Organizations such as SaudiAramco, the Royal Commission forJubail and Yanbu, the Saline WaterConversion Corporation and King

Abdulaziz City of Science andTechnology have also approved the

endorsement plan.As a result, a large number of en-gineers have already registered withthe council, Bugshan said. Headded that the Arab and Gulf engi-neers federations have given theirsupport for the Kingdoms endorse-ment program.

The Federation of EngineeringInstitutions in Islamic Countries hasalso welcomed the principlesadopted by the Kingdom for profes-sional endorsement. Most Islamiccountries have expressed theirreadiness to adopt similar regula-tions, he said. - end

You may visit the website belowfor the application form.http://www.saudieng.org/Pages/ Default.aspx

Reference: Arab News, Jeddah, August 26, 2010

The Ministry of Labor unveileda new bill that would unify con-tracts in the private sector alongwith a set of measures that are tobe implemented in the future.The new set of measures aims toaddress workplace relations be-tween the employee and the em-ployer in the private sector.

The ministrys new measureswill focus on reducing labor dis-putes in the workplace, espe-cially on payment issues. It willalso address issues pertaining to

job transfers, especially with re-gard to an employee seeking tochange jobs.

The ministry also emphasizedthat the employment contracthas to be made in duplicate witheach party retaining a copy of the contract. The Ministry of

Labor also said the new meas-ures would include the caveatthat no owner of a private sectorcompany in Saudi Arabia s shallbe able to terminate an employeefrom service due to health prob-lems. Also, the employees cannow combine their annual leaveto their sick leave.

Business owners will now berequired to furnish their employ-ees and workers the terminationletter before the actual firing oc-curs. No owner shall transfertheir employees to another loca-tion without the employees priorknowledge unless it is expresslywritten into the contract andsigned by both parties.

The new bill states that an em-ployee has the right to leave the

job if there are any contractual

violations, if the employer failsto pay the employees salary orsubjects a worker to abuse.

Some measures are aimed atstreamlining payment of sala-ries. The Ministry of Labor nowstates that an employer shall notchange their employees statusfrom a monthly-based salary toan hourly or daily wage withoutthe employees agreement.

The bill also affirms the businessowners rights to terminate thecontract of their workers withoutcompensation in cases of assaultor fraud. Employers can termi-nate employees for disclosingcompany secrets. - end

Reference:Sultan Al-Tamimi, Arab News, Jeddah, July9, 2010

All Foreign Engineers have to Register with SCE |Contributed by Eric Gonzales & Eleazar Mendoza

New Labor Bill in Offing |Contributed by Eric Gonzales


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Special Professional Licensure Board Exam in Riyadh

Location: Al Taj International School Gymnasium

November 14, 2010 (8:00AM - 12:00NN) IECEP (Riyadh) Electronics Engineering PSME (Riyadh) Mechanical Engineering PICE (Riyadh) Civil Engineering PICPA (Riyadh) Accountancy

November 14, 2010 (1:00PM - 5:00PM) UAP (Riyadh) Architecture

November 15, 2010 (8:00AM - 12:00NN) IIEE (Riyadh) Electrical Engineering

November 15, 2010 (1:00PM - 6:00PM) VARIOUS DISCIPLINE (Jeddah)

362 Total number of examinees to attend SPLBE in Ri-yadh .

NOTE: Examinees from Riyadh of any discipline whofailed to have their registration on schedule will followon November 15, 2010 (1:00PM - 6:00PM) with the

registration of examinees of various discipline from Jed-dah.

PPO-CRSA SPLBE Registration Schedule

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Incoming Riyadh Chapter Officers for Fiscal Year 2011

Incoming Jeddah Chapter Officers for Fiscal Year 2011

Jojo UtramVP (Internal)

Rico PaguioVP (External)

Randel LandichoSecretary

Allan MagadiaBOD

Von JoaquinTreasurer

Fernando NacuAuditor

Gilbert CosteloPRO

Cesar AnabiezaBOD

Reynante SumagpaoBOD

Lester De GuzmanBOD

Junry CasulPresident

Gary RoldanVP (Internal)

Nathaniel John CagasVP (External)

Alex BenterSecretary

Bonsio NovalBOD

King LaxamanaTreasurer

Glen HirondoAuditor

Alex BedisPRO

Ceresio Dela CruzBOD

Brian CatainBOD

Jerwin BonusBOD

Orlando Magsayo Jr.President


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Cost Engineering and Quantity Sur-veying have similar and highly

overlapping functions. QuantitySurveying relates more to buildingdesign and construction, while CostEngineering relates more to engi-neering projects and processes.However Cost Engineers and Quan-tity Surveyors commonly work inboth areas. Cost Engineering andQuantity Surveying differ primarilyin the route taken to professionalqualification, not to any substantivedifference in the two professions.

Project Management overlaps both

Quantity Surveying and Cost Engi-neering in the project cost manage-ment area to some degree but mostProject Management functions arequite different from those of CostEngineering and Quantity Survey-ing.

The following document comparesthe similarities and differences be-tween the three professions, interms of cost management mattersonly. A definition of entire scope of Project Management activity is notintended, nor should it be inferred,from this document.

1. Cost Engineering (CE) andQuantity Surveying (QS)

Functions:a. To provide independent, objec-tive, accurate, and reliable capitaland operating cost assessments us-able for investment funding andproject control.

b. To analyze investment and de-velopment for the guidance of own-ers, financiers and contractors.

CE and QS include:- estimates of capital or asset costsincluding development costs;- estimates of operating and manu-facturing costs through an asset'slife cycle;- risk assessment and analysis;- trending of scope and costchanges;- decision analysis;

- financial analysis (eg. net presentvalue, rate of return, etc);- project cost control;- appraisals of existing assets;- project analyses, databases, andbenchmarking;

- planning and scheduling;- setting studies, etc.;

- productive and investment needsassessment;- facility management needs assess-ment;- project feasibility and budget as-sessment;- cost management;- procurement management;- contract administration;- whole-life appraisals;- quality audits;- value management;- dispute resolution.

These are typical functions of theCE or QS but not all practitionersin the field perform all of thesefunctions. Many specialize in a lim-ited number of these functions.

The CE or QS provides informationby:- estimating costs and analyzingrisk,- trending and controlling costs andassessing design, and- documenting costs.

These are interdependent and feedback to each other. They include:- analyzing cost,- assessing design,- assessing risks,- trending costs,- advising clients,- managing cash flows,- preparing feasibility analyses, andassessing life-cycle costs.

2. Project Management (on costmanagement matters only) (PM)

Function: To set project objectivesin line with the purpose(s) set up bygeneral management and to managethe resources necessary to meet theobjectives.

PM should:- ensure that a realistic reference(scope, cost, time) is set up for fur-ther controland is in line with the objectives;- ensure that appropriate manage-ment tools are set up to help the

team control the project;- create a cost-minded atmospherewithin the team;- make decisions on what should bedone in case of variance;- ensure that the project objectives

remain in line with business needs;

PM delivers the project by:- managing resources,- delegating tasks,- making decisions,- receiving information,- setting goals,- motivating people, and- understanding cost engineeringand quantity surveying. - end

Reference:http://www.icoste.org/whatare.htm

What Are Cost Engineering, Quantity Surveying, And Project Management?


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MEMBERSHIP

Individuals interested in becoming amember, you may email us at:

[email protected][email protected]

Once again, congratulations to our newmembers, we look forward to youractive participation in our Societysactivities.

March 2010

Saudi Oger Ltd.Willy C. Amok

September 2010

Saudi Oger Ltd.Yaser A. AbdulmajidJudd Arthur F. AgcaoiliFrederick F. AllaJuvi Mar C. AnchetaChristopher R. BanibaneHerneil C. BarcoJedan H. BiasSergio B. Boligor, Jr.Jeffrey B. Busilan

Rayman S. CordonMarlon B. De Guzman

Juan B. GannadEugel M. GuecoBorris C. IgnacioAl-Baqir M. JupiRoy V. MancolAhamad Khourshed H. ParisChristopher L. PascuaArlee John C. SaquilayanJulaptri A. Susulan

Architectonica Consulting EngineersLeonardo B. Boticario

DAR Al Riyadh ConsultantsHussein Z. DatuBernardo R. HilarioRamon Diosdedit S. Saquibal

Abdallah and Partners for Studies and Engineering ConsultingDino M. DolienteElviro C. Marabulas, Jr.Reynante F. Romales

Contracting and Construction Ent. Ltd.Roderick G. Eugenio

Federico R. Garcia, Jr.Efren L. Labay, Jr.

TVTC Jamester M. FayofayRudymar A. Gulam

Saudi Bin Laden GroupArcher B. JaralesOrlando B. Jarales, Jr.Philip R. Yunting

El-Seif Engineering and Contracting

Co. Ltd.Rogelio A. Lejat

Mawarid CompanySteve L. Marcial

Ministry of Defense and AviationCesar M. MerioReynaldo P. Sumanoy

- Nothing follows -

Welcome, New Members!

Membership Statistics

68%4%

6%

16%

3% 3%

Membership Statistics by Field

Civil Engineer

Architect

Electrical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Electronics Engineer

Others

81%

19%

Membership Status

Regular

Auxilliary


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Riyadh Chapter Officers

Eleazar Mendoza, CEChapter President

Esteban Portes, Jr., CEVice-President for External Af-

fairs

Junry Casul, CEVice-President for Internal Af-

fairs

Francis Gonzales, CESecretary

Fernando Nacu, UAPPRO

Herbert Bernal, UAPTreasurer

Allan Magadia, CEAuditor

Board of Directors

Elmer Dulay, CEJulius Dunoz, EE

Mark Lloyd Flores, CERommel Cruz, Arch.

Jeddah Chapter Officers

Ric Dimarucut, EEChapter President

Brian Catain, CEVice-President for External Af-

fairs

Orlando Magsayo, CEVice-President for Internal Af-

fairs

Gary Roldan, CESecretary

Bonsio Noval, CEPRO

King Laxamana, METreasurer

Alex Benter, CEAuditor

Board of Directors

Joselito Clamor, CECeresio Dela Cruz, MERandel Landicho, CEJerwin Bonus, UAP

National Board Officers

Eddie Pilaspilas, CENational President

Filmore Mariblanca, MEVice-President for External Af-

fairs

Julito Tamano, EEVice-President for Internal Af-

fairs

Ricardo Candaza, Jr., CEVice-President forTechnical Affairs

Allaine Santos, MESecretary

Edherson Nanalis, EEPRO

Reginald Sanut, CETreasurer

Jovencio Alontaga, MEAuditor

Board of Directors

Nilo Musni, MEArmando Santos, MEMarkcis Higante, ME

Juleous Balila, ME

Host Chapter - RiyadhHoliday Inn Hotel

November 26, 2010

Rising to the Challenge, Sustaining Filipino Excellence

SOFIQS Takeoff October 2010 Issue

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