A Study on the Application of Traditional Procurement Method in Construction Project in Malaysia

Choong, Venus Ching (2023) A Study on the Application of Traditional Procurement Method in Construction Project in Malaysia. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.

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Abstract

Traditional procurement method is well-known because the design, construction processes and responsibilities of each party are distinct. In the construction field, there are many different types of procurement systems. Traditional procurement systems, Design & Build (D&B), management contracting, and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) are the four basic categories of procurement systems. Although various types of procurement are being introduced, traditional procurement system is still the preferred method for clients in construction projects. The study is conducted to achieve four objective or aim of the research, including to analyze the classification of procurement systems in construction projects, to discuss the factors that influence the selection of an appropriate procurement system, to identify the benefits and evaluate the challenges of Traditional procurement methods and to investigate the strategies to increase the implementation of Traditional procurement methods in construction projects. A series of literature reviews was conducted about the traditional procurement methods by collecting data from journals, articles or website to review information to examine information relevant to the Malaysian situation. The respondents of the questionnaire survey are all experienced registered contractors in Kuala Lumpur. The data will be analysed using SPSS and a variance analysis will be conducted on these factors. The pie charts, frequency distribution and bar graphs will be used to summarize the data collected from 288 respondents. Furthermore, One Sample Test will also be conducted to analysed the highest and lowest mean of each objective in this study. As a result, the goals and objectives are achieved and recommendations will be presented for reference, as well as recommendations for future study