Luqman's musings

Developers typically engage Licensed Surveyors (LS) for three distinct phases of a construction project: pre-construction (e.g., boundary and topographic surveys), construction phase (e.g., setting out and progress surveys), and post-construction “as-built” surveys (to verify that the constructed project aligns with approved plans). While it’s not mandatory to use the same surveyor for all phases, developers often prefer a single LS for continuity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. My thoughts: Why was Jurukur Terra Firma engaged to do the as-built survey when the sales and purchase agreement had the name of Jurukur Bakat? Would this not be considered a breach of contract?

                                                      Proton Wira backing up the driveway. This post is an attempt to answer the question on the newspaper article attached – ‘Who is responsible for this?’ The architects are appointed as consultants for drawing up development plans based on the developer's ideas and on the initial ground topographical survey done by the Licensed Surveyor who is also appointed as a consultant by the developer. The consulting Engineer appointed by the developer is also involved in the development planning from the initial stage to the end. Likewise, the architect and the Surveyor are involved from beginning to end. Who then is responsible if standard Malaysian cars are unable to be driven up th...