A Study on Residential Defects at Post-Handover in Malaysia

Yap, Jia Hui (2024) A Study on Residential Defects at Post-Handover in Malaysia. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology.

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Abstract

The Malaysian construction industry, a significant contributor to the nation’s economy has evolved into a progressive and well-equipped sector capable of undertaking complex infrastructure projects. Recent reports highlight substantial growth in the industry with construction projects worth RM89.90 billion completed in the first three quarters of 2022 (New Straits Times, 2022). Additionally, plans for 300,000 housing units signify a surge in building developments to support economic growth (Mordor Intelligence, 2023). Besides that, effective building maintenance is critical for preventing and addressing defects, yet it often takes a back seat due to financial constraints and a lack of awareness. These factors lead to frequent building defects caused by poor-quality materials, out-of-date materials and inadequate maintenance practices. This research addresses the issue of post-handover residential defects in Malaysian high-rise buildings. It aims to identify the types and severity of defects at post-handover in high-rise buildings, impacts of post-handover defects to the residents and post-handover satisfaction of residents in high-rise buildings. The study focuses on post-handover buildings hence only targeting residents who have moved in within 5 years of completion and is conducted in the Klang Valley area, Malaysia. A total of 64 responses had been collected. In overall, the buildings align with the expectation of the respondents, the survey indicated that most respondents are concerns about the issue of leaky pipes and agree it was the most seriousness defects in high-rise building. Meanwhile, respondents are agree with the impact of such defect will lead to increase the costs for rectification. There is a need to improve awareness among residents about defect liability periods.