scholarly journals Improvement of IBS Score Content in Construction Industry Standard (CIS) 18:2018

2018 ◽  
pp. 1257-1263
Author(s):  
Mohamad Razi Ahmad Suhaimi ◽  
Mohamed Nor Azhari Azman ◽  
Mohd Firdaus Mustaffa Kamal ◽  
Natasha Dzulkalnine ◽  
Jumintono Jumintono ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Foreign Workers ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
Industry Standard ◽  
The Government ◽  
In Cis ◽  
Manual Calculation

The Industrialised Building System (IBS) has been implemented by the government as an alternative effort in reducing foreign workers in Malaysia. IBS advantages can be seen in its higher product quality, reduced waste of building materials, cost-effective, and faster construction times than conventional construction methods. The Construction Industry Standard (CIS 18: 2010) has been introduced as a guideline manual to assist the industry on calculating the IBS score. The aims of this study is to identify the relevancy of the content used in the manual computation of existing IBS system in CIS 18:2010. Focus groups and interview sessions has been carried out for data collection. As a result from the industry feedback, there are several weightage changes in the usage of IBS components and the improvement of utilisation of standardized components based on MS 1064 for the IBS systems and also it has been suggested that these manuals need to be reviewed since it has been last updated in 2013. Overall, the finding from this study suggest that further improvement of the manual calculation in the existing IBS system content need to carry out to meet the needs of the construction industry in this country.

Roles of Contractors in Implementing Quality Assessment System in Construction (QLASSIC) in Construction Projects

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (S1) ◽  
pp. 53-69
Author(s):  
Mohd Shazreen Seman ◽  
Mohd Reza Esa ◽  
Mohd Reeza Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Technical Committee ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Industry Standard ◽  
The Government ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys

In recent decades, the construction industry has been widely criticized for its lack of efficiency and productivity, and it has been shown that the Malaysian construction industry records poor quality on its projects. To overcome this issue, the Technical Committee on Quality Assessment in Construction with the support of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has introduced Quality Assessment System in Construction (QLASSIC). QLASSIC is a scoring system that is used to assess and evaluate the performance of construction buildings. It is based on the Construction Industry Standard (CIS 7:2006). Unfortunately, this assessment system had poor implementation since its introduction in November 2006. QLASSIC was not extensively implemented and was taken lightly by the contractors and developers in Malaysia. There are still a huge number of contractors that are not aware of QLASSIC even the big construction companies. Thus, this research is aimed at investigating the contractor’s perspective towards the implementation of QLASSIC in the construction industry in Malaysia. Three objectives are developed to achieve the aim: (1) identification of the needs to implement QLASSIC; (2) investigation of issues and challenges to implement QLASSIC and (3) recommendation of strategies to implement QLASSIC. Structured questionnaire surveys were distributed to the G7 and G6 contractors in the Klang Valley area; which may have or may not have experience in implementing QLASSIC in their projects. The result revealed that majority of the respondents were aware and understand the needs of QLASSIC implementation, but there were still few who were unfamiliar with the QLASSIC. The current level of implementation of QLASSIC in Malaysia is still not satisfactory due to several issues and challenges acting as barriers to its implementation. Therefore, the initiatives from the government are important to promote QLASSIC implementation in the construction industry. By doing this, the contractors would be aware of the implementation of QLASSIC in the construction industry. The significance of this research is that it will assist contractors and other construction players in comprehending the implications and importance of QLASSIC implementation.

The Environmental Impact of Coral Mining on Coral Reefs in the Maldives

1988 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara E. Brown ◽  
Richard P. Dunne
Keyword(s):  
Building Materials ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Mechanical Damage ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Reef Fishes ◽  
Living Coral ◽  
Biological Surveys ◽  
Concrete Blocks ◽  
Coral Rock ◽  
The Government

Demand of the construction industry for coral rock in the Maldives will soon reach the limit of supply capacity using existing collection techniques. It is estimated that, at the current rate of consumption, the supply of living coral rock from inner atoll ‘faros’ in North Malé will be exhausted within 30 years. Current mining practice has already necessitated the collection of living coral rock from outer atoll ‘faros’ which actually protect the integrity of the islands against the erosive influences of monsoon storms.Biological surveys of mined sites (compared with controls where no mining activity has taken place) indicate a dramatic reduction in coral variety and abundance and in some cases an almost total depletion of living coral after mining. At intensively-mined sites, diversity and abundance of coral-reef fishes is also markedly reduced, with some reef species commonly used as baitfish entirely absent. The time taken for reefs to recover from mechanical damage has been shown by other research work to be extremely variable, with some cases showing no recovery in some circumstances. Shallow-water reefs that have been colonized by slow-growing ‘massive’ corals, such as those which have been mined in the Maldives, may take a minimum of 50 years to recover to their former state—under optimum conditions.Observations on mined reefs in the Maldives show that recovery over the last 10 years has been minimal, and therefore suggest that recovery times may be much in excess of 50 years. Indeed many of these reefs may not recover at all unless some attempts are made to re-establish corals at these sites. It is also clear from the study of reclaimed and dredged sites and those where less-intensive mining has taken place, that regeneration of corals is occurring. It is quite probable that the rate of recovery is dependent on the intensity of the disturbance which initially took place.Alternative building materials are available in the form of concrete blocks. Use of these blocks is more cost-effective than use of coral rock; however, there is a lack of any quality control, which would be needed to promote the widespread use of concrete blocks as a substitute for coral. Recently, recommendations have been approved by the Government of Maldives for the execution of a feasibility study on mining an inner atoll faro which could potentially provide building material for as long as the next 500 years.

scholarly journals Thermal Properties of Foamed Concrete with Addition of Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) Fiber

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 4662-4670 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunch ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Foamed Concrete

The key players in the construction industry around the globe are very enthusiastic in producing better construction materials that are cost-effective, durable, excellent thermal insulation, lightweight and long lasting without jeopardizing the environment. One of the best ways in producing such building materials are by incorporating industrial waste materials such as Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) fiber in foamed concrete (FC). In recent years, the spotlight has been given towards the use of natural fiber reinforced concrete-based materials especially in Malaysia in a quest of economic and environmental upkeep particularly in the construction sector itself. Hence, this study intended to recognize the influence of Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) fiber of four different contents (0.15%, 0.30%, 0.45% and 0.60 %) by mix volume on thermal properties of FC. There were three densities of 800kg/m3 , 1100kg/m3 and 1400kg/m3 we cast and tested. The mix design of FC (sand: cement: water) is fixed at the ratio of 1:1.5:0.45. The investigation focuses on three parameters which were thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity and specific heat capacity. Results showed that the addition of EFB in FC plays an important role to improve the thermal performance holistically. The results demonstrated a great potential possesses by the EFB fiber to be utilized in cement-based materials such as the FC mix which is beneficial in reducing the thermal property or the transfer of heat in a produced concrete.

scholarly journals Techno-Economic Analysis of Green Construction Regulations Plus Survey for Prototype Implementation in Karachi

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-172
Author(s):  
Muhammad Imran Majid ◽  
Muhammad Ibrahim Khan
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Indoor Environmental Quality ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Green Construction ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
Local Construction ◽  
The Government

  Conventional buildings consume large amounts of energy and are the source of greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change. The shortage of green buildings in Pakistan have been said to be due to shortage of knowledge of the benefits of essential green building materials and the absence of  a regulatory framework. The study is qualitative and quantitative and is divided into two parts. This review paper focuses on awareness in the Pakistan's local construction market concerning green buildings through a survey questionnaire. Data collection procedure consists of 60 questionnaires related to green building construction awareness and priorities within Karachi's construction sector. Also, a focus group and personal interviews conducted with at least 5 professionals working in local construction projects are analyzed. The research questions formed from detailed literature review were analyzed and found that energy conservation, environmental/resource conservation and improving indoor environmental quality are major driving factors for green building development. Similarly, there is a lack of knowledge of green construction methods and regulations and lack of support from the government. This has been found as the major barrier in going towards green construction. We recommend policy directions towards this end and elaborate points of concern to the authorities.    

Implication of Industrialised Building System (IBS) : The Case of Trade Contractors in Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.29) ◽  
pp. 766 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maychuan Theong ◽  
Rosli Abd Rashid ◽  
Changsaar Chai
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Fuzzy Theory ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
Domestic Trade ◽  
High Investment ◽  
Investment Capital ◽  
Building System ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

To further enhance the efficiency, capacity and capability of the Malaysian construction industry, the government has been aggressively championing the use of Industrialised Building System (IBS). However, several studies have pointed out that the trade contractors are very concern with the increasing use of IBS in the country because it will reduce their business opportunities.  Therefore, the research is dedicated to address issues faced by the trade contractors with the adoption of IBS. The objectives of this paper are to uncover the impact of IBS to the trade contractors and to suggest solutions to address issues faced by the trade contractors with the implementation of IBS. A fundamental of the methodology is to adopt multiple case studies approach. These projects adopted both conventional and IBS construction method. A number of 8 projects were selected. Interview sessions are conducted with trade and main contractors. Collected data is then modelled by using the combination of fuzzy theory set and simple multi-attribute rating technique. Main contractors’ input on several success factors that lead to the penetration of trade contractors in IBS is evaluated. Some degree of involvement of trade contractors in IBS projects is recommended. It is significant for the trade contractors to obtain skills for IBS approach besides their existing crafts. Furthermore, the trade contractors are suggested to register themselves as IBS components installer as this does not involve high investment capital or they can join the other companies to increase their technical and financial capacity. These findings will inform on numerous policy initiatives to manage the business sustainability of the domestic trade contractors, to improve construction methods, then to modernise and upgrade the construction industry within the country.  

Penegakan Hukum terhadap Pekerja Imigran China di Indonesia Selama PPKM dan PSBB

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 809-826
Author(s):  
Muhammad Firly Zermiyaz ◽  
Triantomo Pambudi ◽  
Ihsanutama Arya Prima Dyantara
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Unemployment Rate ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Foreign Workers ◽  
Legal Basis ◽  
Research Results ◽  
The Government ◽  
Strict Selection ◽  
Selection Of

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the Indonesian economy, especially the welfare of Indonesian workers. During this pandemic, there are still violations of the law on immigrant or foreign workers. This study aims to discuss how the conditions that occur during the arrival of Chinese work migrants and how the rules or policies regulate this. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach with data collection using literature studies. Based on research results from literature studies, the government claimed to have brought workers from China into Indonesia. This action is of course very contrary to what is happening and the government's efforts so far to suppress the number of COVID-19. Even though the unemployment rate is increasing due to layoffs such as the number of 1,722,958 people, the government still allows foreign workers from China to enter and seems to prevent local Indonesian workers from working. In fact, in Government Regulation Number 34 of 2021 as the central legal basis, permits for extension of workers and strict selection of workers must still be carried out consistently. In conclusion, the immigration and labor sector in Indonesia still shows clear shortcomings.

scholarly journals Hotel Construction Management considering Sustainability Architecture and Environmental Issues

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Samireh Kadaei ◽  
Seyedeh Mahsa Shayesteh Sadeghian ◽  
Marziyeh Majidi ◽  
Qumars Asaee ◽  
Hassan Hosseini Mehr
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Sustainable Buildings ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
Integrated Environment ◽  
Traditional Construction ◽  
Development And Environment

Sustainable development and environment in the activities of the construction industry has attracted the attention of experts in most countries of the world. One of the obvious and problematic features of the construction industry of countries is the use of modern building materials using traditional construction methods. Changing the paradigm for sustainable buildings requires a change in the architectural design process. Today, smart buildings are buildings that are at a lower level in terms of energy consumption and operate in a dynamic and integrated environment, creating a perfect harmony between management, system, services, and structure. These qualities make plastics ideal products for construction and an essential component for a sustainable built environment. In the design of smart and sustainable buildings, the use of environmentally friendly materials increases the lifespan of the building and an effective step is taken towards the design of sustainable architecture. In this paper, we evaluate hotel construction based on sustainability issues with MCDM. The results show that alternative A4 is the best alternative in sustainable issues. With the increasing population and its concentration in large cities, the concern of energy supply and energy efficiency in buildings is one of the main concerns of urban planners, officials, and city residents. Construction projects mainly consume large amounts of materials and leave a huge amount of waste, and this problem sometimes includes existing buildings that cannot be demolished and need to be rebuilt and maintained.

Building a More Resilient and Low-Carbon Caribbean - Report 2: Analysis of the Benefits from Resilient Building Materials and Construction Methods in the Caribbean

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jed Bailey ◽  
Paola Carvajal ◽  
Javier García Fernández ◽  
Christiaan Gischler ◽  
Carlos Henriquez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Social Programs ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Land Area ◽  
Caribbean Islands ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
Standards Of Living ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Climate Events

The Caribbean islands are among the 25 most-vulnerable nations in terms of disasters per-capita or land area, and climate change is only expected to intensify these vulnerabilities. The loss caused by climate events drags the ability of the Caribbean countries to invest in infrastructure and social programs, contributing to slower productivity growth, poorer health outcomes, and lower standards of living. Within this context, building resiliency should become a priority for the Caribbean countries. The series “Building a more resilient and low-carbon Caribbean”, focuses on improving the resiliency, sustainability and decarbonization of the construction industry in the Caribbean.

Challenge of conserving resources - Concepts for the Construction of medium span Bridges with a Service Life of 200 Years

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Braml ◽  
Florian Zimmert
Keyword(s):  
Service Life ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Strong Increase ◽  
World Population ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Expansion Joints ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
Bridge Bearings

<p>Reducing the consumption of resources is one of the greatest challenges we currently face in the construction industry. Not only because of the very strong increase in the world population from 7.72 billion inhabitants in 2020 to approx. 9.55 billion inhabitants in 2050, only limited resources are available to every inhabitant of the earth. It is the task of civil engineers to accept this challenge and to develop new constructions, building materials and construction methods that enable resource-poor construction. In building construction, concepts are moving in the direction of innovative designs and construction methods with the aim of saving material [1]. The requirements for bridges, however, are clearly different from those for building structures. For bridges it may therefore be necessary to build robustly. This somewhat contradicts the design approach of saving material. A possible approach to still save resources can be to extend the service life. If bridges are planned and built for 200 years or even 300 years instead of 100 years as is currently the case, 50% to 70% of the resources currently required for a bridge can be saved. New materials, construction methods and techniques are already available, which would make it possible to build a bridge with a service life of 200 years. It will not be possible for all components of a bridge to have a service life of more than 200 years. Bridge bearings, expansion joints, sealing membranes as a sealing layer under hot asphalt, etc. have a maximum service life of 20 to 30 years. Here, bridges must be designed in such a way that these components can be quickly replaced. Similar to a customer service with a car, wear parts should be replaceable in a plannable, quick and cost-effective way. It is also possible to use the robust construction method for medium span bridges, so that bearings can be dispensed with if necessary. In addition, there are the first pilot bridges for a concrete carriageway that can be directly driven on, so that sealing can be dispensed with.</p><p>The article shows an overview of the current available options for building a bridge with a service life of more than 200 years. In addition, a concept for such a bridge with a span of 25 to 60 m is presented. Especially bridges with such spans represent a large part of the total amount of bridges.</p>

scholarly journals MOBILISASI WISATAWAN ASING TERHADAP POTENSI ANCAMAN NON TRADISIONAL DI INDONESIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Laode Muhammad Fathun
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Foreign Exchange ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Foreign Workers ◽  
Policy Response ◽  
Potential Threat ◽  
Bilateral Relations ◽  
Illegal Behavior ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

This paper aims to explain the problem is getting the massive influx of foreign tourists to Indonesia. Massive foreign tourists to Indonesia appeared to have an impact on the potential threat of non-traditional Indonesia. The number of foreign travelers resulted by the government to capitalize on the object of the tourism industry as one of the country's foreign exchange objects. With the method of qualitative analysis supported by data collection techniques secondary and primary then produced the conclusion that the massive rating aving to Indonesia because of a) policies shaft maritime Jokowi as one of orientation is the development of the tourism industry, b) bilateral relations between Indonesia and a number of countries is getting more intense including in the field of pariwisatwa, trade, investment, energy, etc., c) the geopolitical posture especially Indonesian mainly sea access easier for foreign tourists to visit Indonesia, including the illegal way. The result is a policy response one BVK make many visits to Indonesia. The impact potentially against illegal behavior in the form of non tradisionaal threat of the emergence of illegal labor. This is related to the inability of the state to provide employment for its citizens but to take the labor of other countries. Thus, the policy of rating mobilization efforts should be supervised by all sides because of the potential not only to the emergence of foreign workers but other illegal behavior such as drug dealers.

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