scholarly journals Stakeholder’s Perception of Industrialized Building System (IBS) Implementation

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Izatul laili Jabar ◽  
Faridah Ismail ◽  
Abdul Rashid Abdul Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Great Effort ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Expected Outcome ◽  
Negative Perceptions ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Building System ◽  
Open Access Article

The Malaysian Government has put a great effort in promoting the usage of industrialized building system (IBS) in the construction industry. However, the implementation is still far from the expected outcome. Even many advantages have been offered by IBS implementation; the stakeholders still hold many negative perceptions towards its applicability. These perceptions are one of the contributing factors to the poor adoption of IBS components in the construction industry. This research studies the perception of major stakeholders in the IBS construction project and suggestions have been put forward to overcome the situation.Keywords: Perspective, Stakeholders, IBS Adoption, IBS issueseISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

scholarly journals Adopting Modular Construction in the Malaysian Construction Industry

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhamad Faiz Musa ◽  
Mohammad Fadhil Mohammad ◽  
Rohana Mahbub ◽  
Mohd Reeza Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Modular Construction ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Building System ◽  
Sustainability Principles ◽  
Industry Sustainability ◽  
Open Access Article

Prefabrication and offsite construction promotes sustainability in the construction environment and industry that is essential to protect ecosystems, improves air quality, reduces waste, conserves natural resources and improves water quality. This paper discusses a study on adopting modular construction through Industrialised Building System (IBS) approach in the Malaysian construction industry. The sustainability principles in offsite construction and IBS have always maintained a balance between environment and construction, improve human self-respect and encourage economic development. Keywords: Modular Construction; Industrialised Building System (IBS); Malaysian Construction Industry; Sustainability. eISSN 2514-751X © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v3i10.307      

scholarly journals Appraisal on Workforce Performance towards Industrialised Building System in Perak, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Soo-Cheen Khor ◽  
Wai-Yew Tiang ◽  
Olanrewaju Ashola Abdullatef ◽  
Soon-Han Wai
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Monetary Incentive ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Building System ◽  
Workforce Performance ◽  
Open Access Article

The workforce has always been the backbone of the construction industry in the Industrialised Building System (IBS). Previous researchers often obtain data and opinions from the perspective of construction professionals and often neglect the labour workforce opinion. This study aims to investigate various factors that affect the workforce's productivity in IBS performance. The data collection amounts 60 targeted respondents. This study found a strong correlation between motivation, education, and workforce skill level that affects productivity in implementing IBS. The resolution is to propose an improvement of monetary incentive and academic level of the workforce. Keywords: Workforce; Industrialised Building System (IBS); Construction Industry; Malaysia eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6i18.3066

scholarly journals The Mechanisation and Automation of the IBS Construction Approach in Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 167-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Syariazulfa Kamaruddin ◽  
Mohammad Fadhil Mohammad ◽  
Rohana Mahbub ◽  
Khairani Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Modern Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Current State ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Building System ◽  
Open Access Article

The objective of the main research is to investigate the current state of implementation of mechanisation and automation in the Industrialised Building System (IBS). The aim of this paper however, is to provide an overview on the implementation of mechanisation and automation in the IBS construction approach. Questionnaire survey and semi structured interviews were conducted to collect the viewpoints among contractors and manufacturers of IBS to ensure the richness of the data collected. The results illustrated that although most respondents have agreed on most critical issues in the implementation of mechanisation and automation, they were not ready to move forward. These responses were quite consistent across the professions. Keywords: Modern method of construction (MMC); industrialised building system (IBS); mechanisation and automation; environment. eISSN 2514-751X © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v3i10.324

scholarly journals Users’ Perceptions of Shopping Activities in the Historic City of Malacca

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 99-108
Author(s):  
Wan Hashimah Wan Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Negative Perceptions ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Continuous Use ◽  
Historic City ◽  
Open Access Article

The intent of this paper is to discuss the survival of the shop houses in the historic city of Malacca based on the research on the perceptions of the users, site observation and available documents. The findings of the research suggested that the shop houses were the most visited places. The users had both positive and negative perceptions on the shop houses in terms of comfort, circulation and other aspects that relate to shopping activities. The information can be used as a guide to ensure the continuous use of the shop houses as the setting for current and future activities. Keywords: User. shop houses. perception. Heritage © 2017 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

scholarly journals Success Factors for Initial Works of Industralised Building System Process of Projects Implementation

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 169-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faridah Ismail ◽  
Norazian Mohamad Yusuwan ◽  
Har Einur Azrin Baharuddin
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
Project Implementation ◽  
Comprehensive Literature Review ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Building System ◽  
Project Deliverables ◽  
The Government ◽  
Open Access Article

The absence of success factors focusing on the Industrialised Building System (IBS) process of project implementation initiates this study. Therefore, the aim of this research is to establish the success factors within the initial works of the IBS process of project implementation. Comprehensive literature review revealed that success factors are; the management, the government policies and initiatives, the coordination between design and construction, and the technical aspects of project deliverables. Questionnaire survey distributed amongst G7, IBS contractors unanimously agreed on these as success factors for the initial works of the IBS process of project implementation. Keywords: Management Factors; Industrialised Building System; Successful Project Implementation; IBS Processes.  eISSN 2514-751X © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v3i9.305

scholarly journals “Use Positive Reframing, Not Behavioural Disengagement” Coping Strategy for Caregivers of Palliative Cancer Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (17) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Noor Melissa Nor Hadi ◽  
Fazlina Ahmad ◽  
Mohamad Rodi Isa ◽  
Salmi Razali
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Coping Strategy ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Validated Questionnaires ◽  
Positive Reframing ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Caregivers of palliative cancer patients (CPCP) who are depressed put both the patients and them at risk for serious physical and psychological complications. This study investigated the prevalence of depression and its contributing factors among the CPCP in Malaysia using the diagnostic tool and validated questionnaires. About 6% of CPCPs was diagnosed to have a major depressive disorder (MDD). Coping by ‘behavioural disengagement’ increased the odds for MDD while using ‘positive reframing’ was protective for MDD. The CPCP should be trained with beneficial types of coping strategy to help them reduce the burden of caregiving and to ensure optimum mental health status. Keywords: Caregivers, Cancer, Palliative, Depression, Positive reframing, Disengagement. eISSN: 2514-7528 © 2020 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by- nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment- Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v5i17.372

scholarly journals Adaptation Criteria towards Quality Culture for the Malaysian Contractors

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Wena ◽  
Faridah Ismail ◽  
Norfashiha Hashim ◽  
Norsyakilah Romeli
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Quality Performance ◽  
Quality Culture ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

The construction sector has lagged behind regarding quality development. Though quality issues have become the major concern in the construction industry, there is an absence of the theory that propagates construction quality among contractors which lead to quality performance. This paper discusses the adaptation criteria for the Malaysian contractors that could be adapt for the management as well as the staff. Extensive literature reviews were done to identify adaptation criteria within the Malaysian context. Therefore, this paper encourages the contractors to implement these criteria in the workplace in order to improve the quality of life of contractors that will lead to project success.Keywords: Quality Culture, Adaptation Criteria, Malaysian ContractorsISSN: 2398-4287© 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

scholarly journals Economic Attributes related to Industrialised Building System in Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Mazzuana Shamsuddin ◽  
Rozana Zakaria ◽  
Sarajul Fikri Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Return On Investment ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Cost Development ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Long Term Monitoring ◽  
Building System ◽  
Term Monitoring ◽  
Open Access Article

This paper aimed to determine the economic attributes related to the sustainability of Malaysian construction. The method for data collection is questionnaire survey, which collected from 50 respondents. The results showed that there are many momentous economical attributes identified, which are IBS offers long-term monitoring mechanism by using Life Cycle Costing in cost development, the thoughts of environmental-related products are always involved a huge financial burden up-front and more speed on Return-on-Investment of a project. Based on information gained, strategies to strengthen and promotes broader adoption of sustainability in IBS construction, in Malaysia was suggestedKeywords: Industrialised Building System (IBS); sustainability; attributeseISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ajbes.v3i11.102

scholarly journals Strategic Supply Chain Partnering in Industrialised Building System

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Faridah Muhamad Halil ◽  
Mohammed Fadhil Mohammed ◽  
Rohana Mahbub ◽  
Ani Saifuza Shukur
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
The Public ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Building System ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Open Access Article

The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of supply chain partnering practiced in Industrialised Building System. The relationship was based on the elements of trust, share a vision, decision-making and continuous improvement. The methodology adopted used quantitative and qualitative approach. Outcomes of the results, the public clients point out on the element of trust in between contractors were based effectiveness of communication. Meanwhile, the private client indicates competence of work as a successful element of trust in supply chain partnering in Industrialised Building System.Keywords: Strategic; Supply Chain; Trust; Mixed MethodeISSN 2398-4279 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

scholarly journals A Proposed Pandemic Clause for Force Majeure Events under Construction Contracts in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (16) ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
Shahrizal Mohd Zin ◽  
Nur Ezan Rahmat ◽  
Abdul Mu’iz Abdul Razak ◽  
Nik Hasbi Fathi ◽  
I Nyoman Putu Budiartha
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Construction Contracts ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Force Majeure ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Triggering Events ◽  
Under Construction ◽  
Open Access Article

The construction industry is not spared from the adverse effect of the Covid-19 pandemic. This paper aims to identify the triggering events of Force Majeure under the standard forms of construction contract in Malaysia and determine the extent to which the relevant provisions in these contracts apply to the Force Majeure events during the pandemic. This research employs a qualitative research methodology, and the outcomes will help clarify the grey area of Force Majeure law caused by a global pandemic. It proposes guidelines to the construction industry when dealing with a similar disruption caused by an outbreak of the disease. Keywords: pandemic clause, Force Majeure, construction contracts eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6i16.2733

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