Abstract
The implementation of Industrialized Building System (IBS) has been identified as a potential solution to perk up almost every significant aspect in the construction industry such as quality, productivity, duration of construction, labour, cost effectiveness, safety and waste production. However despite a series of promotions by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), the implementation of IBS in Malaysia only accounts for approximately 15% of the market share due to several reasons. This study was conducted to identify the perceptions of local contractors towards the implementation and the risks faced in IBS construction projects in Malaysia. The data on the problems and risks of IBS implementation were collected by means of questionnaire survey and interview of G7 contractors around Kedah state. The results showed that contractor competence has been considered to be the most risky factor in IBS construction in Kedah.
Highlights
The construction industry in Malaysia has been growing rapidly
The unstructured interview was conducted with 5 experienced contractors to record their perceptions towards Industrialized Building System (IBS) risks in building projects around Kedah
A research survey has been conducted to investigate the perceptions of local contractors towards IBS implementation and risks in Malaysia especially in Kedah
Summary
The need for shorter construction times with limited space, better quality buildings, reduction of on-site labour time and costs, simple construction methods, less wastage of materials, more durability, and more importantly, to have an environmentally intelligent construction technology has led the construction industry to develop new construction systems [1]. IBS is capable of producing speedy and high quality products, and using IBS will enable the Malaysian construction industry to compete in the global market [2]. The low labour costs in this country, in particular the ones that involve foreign labour from neighbouring Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam and the Indian sub-continent is the root cause of the industry's failure to restructure with many contractors remaining content with the current level of productivity, quality and safety [3]
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