An Investigation of the Diversification Roles of Contractor

The construction industry is facing a period of change due to the revolution of new technology, emphasis on strategic alliances and demanding customers. As one of the key players in the construction industry, the contractors play an important role in the development of the construction industry. They are known for their traditional roles during the construction stage by managing and production on site. Due to changes in the industry, the contractors’ role has been evolving during the years, this has impacted their roles to change as well. This paper reviews the traditional roles of the contractor and discusses the reasons for their evolving roles in the construction industry. Finally, this paper delves into the various diversification roles of the contractor in Malaysia which are categorised into two such as the management and technical.

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Intelligent Analytics

International Journal of Business Intelligence Research ◽

10.4018/jbir.2011010103 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 31-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Lakshmi S. Iyer ◽

Rajeshwari M. Raman

Keyword(s):

Business Intelligence ◽

New Technology ◽

Customer Relationship ◽

Web Analytics ◽

Web Usage ◽

Emerging Trends ◽

Key Players ◽

Transactional Data ◽

Technology Trends ◽

Usage Data

Organizations use web analytic tools and technologies to measure, collect, analyze, and report web usage data to help optimize websites. Traditionally, most of this data tends to be non-transactional and non-identifiable. In this regard, there has not been much integration with transactional data that is collected, stored, analyzed, and reported through Business Intelligence (BI). Emerging trends in web analytics provide organizations the ability to aggregate and analyze web analytics data with transactional data to provide valuable insights for building better customer relationship strategies. In this paper, the authors give an overview of web analytics tools, key players, new technology trends and capabilities to integrate web analytics with BI so organizations can leverage intelligent analytics for new marketing initiatives. While the benefits are significant, there are some challenges associated with the integration and a few possible solutions to address.

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Challenges of Building Information Modelling (BIM) from the Malaysian Architect’s Perspective

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/201926605003 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 266 ◽

pp. 05003

Author(s):

Khairool Aizat Ahmad Jamal ◽

Mohammad Fadhil Mohammad ◽

Norfashiha Hashim ◽

Mohamed Rizal Mohamed ◽

Mohd Adib Ramli

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Internal Factors ◽

Building Information Modelling ◽

Information Modelling ◽

Current State ◽

Operational Level ◽

The People ◽

Key Players ◽

Building Information ◽

The Government

Malaysia is experiencing high economic growth which requires the construction industry to fulfill development demands. Building Information Modelling (BIM) had been widely publicized by the government in order to increase the industry’s productivity by instigating numerous initiatives aimed to spearhead its progression. In contrast with the aspiration, architects as key players of construction industry are still facing issues in adopting BIM into practice. Previous researches had broadly covered about BIM in construction industry, but few concentrations in specific to the local architect thus imposing gap of knowledge. In addressing the issues, the research aim to probe the current state of BIM implementation, primarily on the challenges that hinders its adoption. The BIM factors which covers people, process, policy and technology were derived and investigated through the use of 322 questionnaires distributed to architects at management and operational level. The study revealed the key barriers that contributes towards the problem is within the people factor, where majority highlighted the lacked of skilled and experienced BIM workforce which contributes towards steep learning environment as well as high cost of applying BIM. Consequently, several key strategic solutions had been indicated through both external and internal factors in addressing the challenge of BIM. Results suggested that there is a need of further support from the industry’s professional bodies, development of legal instruments, BIM enforcement, specific BIM education as well as BIM R&D programs.

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BIM

International Journal of 3-D Information Modeling ◽

10.4018/ij3dim.2012100106 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 50-68 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

David E. Morton

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Paradigm Shift ◽

New Technology ◽

Building Design ◽

Information Modeling ◽

New Approach ◽

Building Information ◽

Considerable Impact ◽

The Uk ◽

The Impact

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has made a considerable impact on the construction industry and the way in which building design information can be accessed and interrogated. This impact is now being seen in the Schools of Architecture in the UK. Academia is beginning to see the feasibility and benefits of converting to such a new technology; will this inevitably start to filter into teaching BIM to architecture students? The concern by many in academia is that design will become secondary to pedagogy of building design. This viewpoint is based on the impact of CAD, where the art of hand drawing was feared lost forever. The use of computers in schools of architecture has become the norm, and the creative moving of a pen across paper has been replaced, to a degree, by the cursor across the CAD screen. As academia moved to respond to this change, the need to teach CAD became increasingly important. Therefore, will the paradigm shift of BIM require the inevitable move to a new approach in the design and construction of buildings? There are many misconceptions of BIM and the dilemma is that those teaching within the schools need to understand how BIM can readily interface with the design process and allow interrogation of the design are far earlier stages of the concept. Will academia ensure that BIM is used to enhance the creative process not hinder it?

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CONTRACTS EVALUATION THROUGH CLASSIFIED REWORK ROOT CAUSES IN THE CONSTRUCTION STAGE OF PROJECTS

Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction ◽

10.14455/isec.2020.7(2).con-21 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Ramin Asadi ◽

Suzanne Wilkinson ◽

James Olabode Bamidele Rotimi

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Construction Projects ◽

Project Performance ◽

Mitigation Measures ◽

Rational Approach ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Construction Stage ◽

Financial Factors ◽

Resource Material ◽

The Relationship

Rework occurs across the life cycle of projects and has significant impacts on construction project performance. A rational approach to managing rework is by identifying the main sources of rework; then mitigation measures can be implemented to enhance performance on projects. Rework has been widely studied within the construction industry, but the link between rework and contract conditions remain unexplored. This study identifies and classifies the root causes of rework at the construction stage of projects. It then examines the relationship between the conditions of contracts with the identified root causes. A comprehensive list of rework root causes was determined through the review of literature, which was categorized into five classified factors. The classified factors include process, human resource, material/equipment, technical, and other related environmental and financial factors. The next step comprises a questionnaire survey designed to determine relationships between rework and contracts. The result of the study is presented descriptively for ease of understanding. The results show that rework could be managed more efficiently through contracting processes, which ultimately benefits construction projects’ performance.

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The interplay between new technology based firms, strategic alliances and open innovation, within a regional systems of innovation context. The case of the biotechnology cluster in Belgium

Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research ◽

10.1186/s40497-015-0034-7 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Jean-Pierre Segers

Keyword(s):

Strategic Alliances ◽

Open Innovation ◽

New Technology ◽

Systems Of Innovation ◽

Regional Systems ◽

New Technology Based Firms ◽

Regional Systems Of Innovation

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Analysis of Time and Cost Overrun in Malaysian Construction

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.452-453.1002 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 452-453 ◽

pp. 1002-1008 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Chidambaram Ramanathan ◽

Narayanan Sambu Potty ◽

Arazi B Idrus

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Time Delay ◽

Construction Industry ◽

Construction Projects ◽

Project Performance ◽

The Adoption of IOT in the Malaysian Construction Industry: Towards Construction 4.0

International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering Technology ◽

10.30880/ijscet.2021.12.01.006 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Farah Salwati Ibrahim ◽

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Muneera Esa ◽

Rahimi A. Rahman ◽

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...

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Construction Technology ◽

Construction Process ◽

Construction Time ◽

Location Services ◽

Long Period ◽

Key Players ◽

The Cost ◽

The Internet Of Things

The construction industry is one of the most significant sectors in Malaysia, specifically in terms of its contribution to the Malaysian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and facilitation of other industries to enhance their productivity outcome by constructing buildings and facilities for them. However, the process of constructing buildings and facilities will take a long period of time if done according to conventional practices. Due to this circumstance, the establishment of the Internet of Things (IoT) in construction development is beneficial to improve productivity levels and reduce the construction time as well as the cost. Hence, this paper intends to review the adoption of IoT in Malaysia’s construction industry towards Construction 4.0. In conjunction with that, the use of IoT in terms of construction technology such as BIM, smart communication, sensor, big data, augmented reality, location services and remote operation during the construction process has made a massive impact on the monitoring of the construction process, especially in reducing the risk of construction error, defects, and avoiding construction delay. The proper adoption of IoT in the Malaysian construction industry will give a huge positive impact to the construction industry and encourage it to grow and compete with other developing countries. This paper is noteworthy to the Malaysian construction industry, especially for the key players in the construction industry to raise their awareness regarding the benefits of adopting IoT for their future projects.

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Concept of Environmental Sustainability Awareness Strategies in Pre-Construction Stage

Journal of Tropical Resources and Sustainable Science (JTRSS) ◽

10.47253/jtrss.v3i1.502 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 103-116

Author(s):

Mohammad Affendy Omardin ◽

Nazirah Zainul Abidin ◽

Wan Dagang Wan Ali

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Environmental Concern ◽

Rapid Development ◽

Construction Stage ◽

Sustainability Concept ◽

Sustainability Practices ◽

High Level ◽

Managerial Level ◽

The Impact

This paper presents an overview of the environmental sustainability concept through construction industry. The aim is to create a environmental sustainability through pre-construction stage. This could be achieved where as it is important to look into minimizing the impact on the environment. However, the enthusiasm in pursuing rapid development often causes environmental sustainability aspect being ignored. This research was conducted to study the level of environmental sustainability concern and practices in through pre- construction stage in construction industry. A selected of construction working managerial level were selected as respondents. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. More than 70% respondents being interview and have high level of environmental concern but moderate level of environmental sustainability practices. Most of the respondents concern about environmental issues. The study also have positive perceptions on environmental sustainability. The findings showed that there is a positive and pro-active between the level of environmental sustainability concern and practices in construction management. This indicates that the higher the level of environmental concern, the higher the level of practices in environmental sustainability among project practitioners. The implication of the study showed that coordinate effort should be taken by construction practices during pre- construction stage to enhance environmental sustainability practices more effective through construction project.

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Modern information and mathematical models in construction industry

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/201911600051 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 116 ◽

pp. 00051

Author(s):

V. A. Minaev ◽

V. M. Pizengolts ◽

A. O. Faddeev ◽

A.Y. Bystryakov ◽

E.V. Savenkova ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Transportation Networks ◽

New Technology ◽

Building Information Modelling ◽

Economic Decisions ◽

Building Information ◽

Modern Information ◽

Technological Platform ◽

Building Engineering ◽

Made In

Building information modelling (BIM) – new technology of construction object information maintenance. It allows specifying influence of changes and risks made in it (including geodynamic) at all stages of lifecycle. Objects include products, building equipment, technological platform, the building, engineering, transportation networks and systems of building communication. The model expands possibilities of innovative technologies implementation, allowing creating reasoned economic decisions.

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Towards Adoption of Smart Contract in Construction Industry in Malaysia

Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology ◽

10.47836/pjst.30.1.08 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

pp. 141-160

Author(s):

Dewi Noorain Bolhassan ◽

Chai Changsaar ◽

Ali Raza Khoso ◽

Loo Siawchuing ◽

Jibril Adewale Bamgbade ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Human Error ◽

New Technology ◽

Smart Contracts ◽

Implementation Framework ◽

Contract Administration ◽

Contract Duration ◽

Smart Contract ◽

Research Findings ◽

Short Term Contract

The revolution of Malaysian Construction 4.0 through emerging technologies has brought a paradigm shift that has digitalized the construction sector. There is a need to adopt a computerized protocol to assist in automating the performance of a contract to meet future digital challenges. Therefore, this paper aims to serve as a pioneer study to investigate the implementation of the Malaysian construction industry to adopt smart contracts. This study adopted a qualitative scientific methodology, whereby a systematic review was conducted to gather the benefits and challenges of implementing smart contracts in the construction industry. Further, interview sessions were arranged to collect data from the construction contract management experts. The research findings unveil that due to the self-executing attribute of smart contracts, the implementation of smart contracts could provide a better apportionment of risks in a contract. The study also finds that the challenges in implementing smart contracts are severe. For instance, the smart contract is irreversible and immutable and prone to human error. The study concludes that it is more suitable to apply and implement a smart contract to a short-term contract that is not subjected to variation. Furthermore, a smart contract can enhance the efficiency in managing the contracts, such as reducing time and managing the conflicts and disputes that arise during the contract duration. The developed implementation framework is significant for the construction personnel, especially those dealing with the contract administration. The implementation of smart contracts in construction could boost contract administration and management discipline via investment in this new technology.

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