Abstract
Awareness on the importance of Building Surveyors in Malaysia is still low as the role and skills of this profession are not fully understood. Although studies indicated that Building Surveyors are still in demand, even without the Building Surveyor Act, many graduates are experiencing inadequate employment opportunities in the current economic situation. Little is known on the views from other stakeholders about BS. This research aims to examine the awareness and opinions on BS in Malaysia amongst construction stakeholders. Questionnaire surveys were collected from 120 respondents from construction, maintenance and insurance companies and interviews were conducted to selected built environment respondents. It was found that awareness and knowledge on BS are still low as they lack information on the profession and professional recognitions. Some views indicated on a major identity crisis for having fragmented and disparate range of modules. The cause may have resulted in problems on public recognition, poor understanding of the surveyor’s skills, and fewer job opportunities. Several suggested the profession to have a clear, coherent and relevant identity, with strong professional structures in order for the profession to survive and gain recognition from the government. Graduates are also recommended to acquire other skills and training in order for them to be significant to the construction industry.
Highlights
The construction market has been hit by the downturn in the property market, and is very much exposed to macro-economic changes either in Malaysia or globally
This study examine the awareness and opinions on Building Surveying (BS) in Malaysia amongst construction stakeholders
Similar questions from Part C and D were used for the semi-structured interviews to three professionals who are involved in building construction industry
Summary
The construction market has been hit by the downturn in the property market, and is very much exposed to macro-economic changes either in Malaysia or globally. This has affected the availability of finance for owners of property (residential, commercial and industrial) to undertake repair and refurbishment work. There is less job opportunities for graduates. This challenging situation would instigate a need for the built environment professionals including Building Surveyors and the Building Surveying (BS) education programme to change. Bâtiments et de la Construction (AEEBC).Generally, a qualified professional Building Surveyor should be able to perform and advise upon any issues related to property and construction in respect of commercial and non domestic properties
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