MIRI: First-year engineering students of Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) recently gained valuable pointers on winning engineering and construction tenders from Ir Tian Fung Wang, a seasoned professional engineer.
The guest lecture was in relation to the students’ Engineering Foundations: Principles, Design and Communication (INDE1001) unit of their Engineering First Year (EFY) course.
Tian shared his vast industry experience and expertise on the topic, beginning with an introduction to the concept of tendering and its importance in the engineering and construction industry.
He also highlighted the key stages in the tendering process, including pre-qualification, invitation to tender, and bid evaluation.
This was followed by an introduction to the various rules and regulations governing the tendering process such as the standard bidding documents, bidding procedures, and the legal framework for tendering.
Tian emphasised the importance of following these rules and regulations to ensure a fair and transparent tendering process.
In addition to the technical aspects of tendering, the students were given a brief overview of project management.
Tian highlighted the importance of effective project management in ensuring successful project delivery.
He also shared his personal experiences and insights on project management, including the challenges and opportunities that come with managing complex engineering and construction projects.
The guest lecture ended with a lively Q&A session where the students had the opportunity to ask Tian questions about the tendering process and project management.
One of the students, Muhammad Iman Zulkifli, said: “I learned a lot from the guest lecture. For instance, it is important for bidders to be creative in their tender bids to stand out from the rest. Instead of using just illustrations and text, they can use 3D model videos, which are more engaging.”
Fellow student Haziq Drahman also found the guest lecture very informative and relevant to their Engineering Foundations unit.
“Ir Tian shared very valuable pieces of information based on his decades of experience. This included bureaucracy in the corporate sector, cost and team management, international projects involving international regulations and how businesses deal with them.
“Due to his vast experience, he was also able share insights from the perspectives of the contractor, consultant and client, for a multi-faceted view of the tendering process.”
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