Implementation of Industrialized Building Systems in High-Rise Buildings in the Malaysian Construction Industry

Wee, Kean Meng (2023) Implementation of Industrialized Building Systems in High-Rise Buildings in the Malaysian Construction Industry. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.

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Abstract

The Industrialised Building System (IBS) is a building method in which components are created in a controlled environment, either on-site or off-site and then placed and assembled into construction projects. In Malaysia, the word IBS is used, however in other countries, it is known as Pre-fabricated Construction, Modern Method of Construction, and Off-site Construction. The five most common IBS types in Malaysia are precast concrete systems, steel formwork systems, steel framing systems, prefabricated timber framing systems, and block work systems. Using the IBS approach will result in several benefits in implementing IBS in high-rise buildings in the Malaysian construction industry, including time reductions, cost reduction, waste reduction, improved quality, less usage labour intensive work, and safety and health. Unfortunately, there are some barriers in implementing IBS in high-rise buildings in the Malaysian construction industry, which are negative perception, cost constraints, inadequate awareness and knowledge, and skilled labour shortages. To increase the usage of Industrialized Building System (IBS) in the Malaysian construction industry, there are several strategies, which are promotion and marketing, government to provide incentives, raise stakeholder’s awareness and knowledge, encourage environmental sustainability, and restricting the use of foreign labour