A review on the current issues and barriers of Industrialised Building System (IBS) adoption in Malaysia's construction industry

[摘要] Malaysia considers the construction industry as one of the main contributors to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, there are some unresolved issues arising from the ongoing and widespread adoption of the conventional method of construction such as the resultant fragmentation of the industry itself; delays in production and delivery time of unnecessary wastages and lack of sustainability practice. Malaysian Government has been continuously encouraging the industry to use, partly or if not wholly, the Industrialized Building System (IBS), which is considered to be an important part of sustainable construction initiative. IBS was introduced to Malaysia as the solution to issues related to dependencies of foreign workers, raising demand for affordable accommodations and improving image, quality and productivity of construction industry. However, the IBS adoption in Malaysia remains low. This paper presents the review of the current issues and barriers of IBS adoption in Malaysian construction industry.

[发布机构] Jamilus Research Centre (JRC), Faculty of Civil and Environment Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Parit Raja, Johor, Batu Pahat; 86400, Malaysia^1;Faculty of Electric and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Parit Raja, Johor, Batu Pahat; 86400, Malaysia^2

[效力级别] 土木建筑工程

[关键词] Conventional methods;Gross domestic products;Industrialised building systems;Industrialized building systems (IBS);Malaysian construction industry;Malaysian governments;Sustainability practices;Sustainable construction