Abstract
In providing a conducive learning environment for the student, the school building must be in good condition. This paper is evaluating the existing condition of primary school building in Sarawak, Malaysia. It focuses on building defects pattern for school building. The primary data collection is from the school building condition survey with involvement of 24 primary schools. The schools have been selected using simple random sampling and stratified sampling (of school age as the variable of selection). The reporting method is based on Condition Survey Protocol (CSP) 1 Matrix. Data analysis covers descriptive and inferential statistics. The analysis carried out found that the overall 4,725 defects have been identified. The building defect pattern is mainly on Ground Level of 3,176 defects, the highest number of defects components found on walls (798). 16.2% defects are cracks from 11 common defects and most of all the highest score of defects based on age of the building were the building in the range of 11 to 20 years.
Highlights
The condition of school buildings is a very important factor in influencing the school environment and should be evaluated
This study focuses on assessing the condition of school buildings, which one of the keys processes in the life cycle of a comprehensive asset management and facilities management
As overall school building condition, it is in fair condition, but it close to dilapidated
Summary
The condition of school buildings is a very important factor in influencing the school environment and should be evaluated. Since the school building is the main asset to the learning process, information on the current condition to the building is very important in the school's management. This study focuses on assessing the condition of school buildings, which one of the keys processes in the life cycle of a comprehensive asset management and facilities management. This assessment is important that the asset of the building is capable of supporting a school’s core operations, which need to operate efficiently and effectively in providing a quality learning environment to the school users. This paper discusses the evaluation of school buildings condition based on CSP1 Matrix’s assessment and analysis, focusing on building defects pattern for school building
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