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“I hereby declare that I have read through this project report and to my opinion this
report is adequate in term of scope and quality for the purpose of awarding the
degree of Master of Science (Construction Management)”.
EFFECTIVENESS OF INDUSTRIALISED BUILDING SYSTEM (IBS)
IMPLEMENTATION FOR MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
MARDHIAH BINTI ZAWAWI
A project report submitted in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the award of the degree of
Master of Science (Construction Management)
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
NOVEMBER 2009
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To my beloved father and mother
En. Zawawi and Puan Karimah
Thank you for your support..
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In preparing this project report, I was in contact with many people,
researchers, academicians, and practitioners. They have contributed towards my
understanding and thoughts. In particular, I wish to express my sincere appreciation
to my project supervisor, Associate Professor Dr. Mohamad Ibrahim Mohamad, for
encouragement, guidance, critics and friendship. Without your continued support and
interest, this project would not have been the same as presented here.
I am also indebted to Universiti Tun Hussein Onn (UTHM) for funding my
study. My special thanks also extended to all of the interviewee and other
respondents for the time and kindness in answering the questionnaire and also for
those who helped to revise this paper.
My sincere appreciation also extends to all my colleagues and others who
have provided assistance at various occasions. Their views and tips are useful indeed.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to list all of them in this limited space. Last but not
least, I am grateful to all my family members.
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ABSTRACT
Generally, the used of Industrialised Building System (IBS) in construction
industry throughout the world has positive perceptions on improving the overall
construction industry performance. Therefore, Construction Industry Development
Board (CIDB) has been actively promoting the use of Industrialised Building System
(IBS) in Malaysian Construction Industry since 1998. Unfortunately, the used of IBS
for building project in Malaysia is still limited if compared to CIDB’s target. In view
to this limitation, this study has been carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of
current IBS implementation for Malaysian construction industry through the
measurement of acceptance level on the current IBS implementation and also
determination of the existing problems faced by construction industry related to the
IBS implementation. The methodologies adopted for this study are interview with
expert panels and questionnaire survey. The result of this study revealed that current
promotion on IBS for awareness purposes is effective but unfortunately the
application is still very limited since it only covers certain elements. Not all
practitioners can accept it implementation especially company and personnel with
less experiences in handling IBS project. It is recommended that the relevant
institution which produce young engineer for construction sector must provide a
syllabus on IBS which cover technical, business process, and all aspect which needed
for effective IBS implementation. This can generates wider range of application of
IBS product within the industry.
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ABSTRAK
Secara umumnya, penggunaan Sistem Bangunan Berindustri (IBS) di dalam
industri pembinaan meraih pandangan yang positif dalam meningkatkan prestasi
industri pembinaan secara keseluruhannya. Oleh itu, bermula tahun 1998, Lembaga
Pembangunan Industry Pembinaan (CIDB) telah mempromosikan penggunaan IBS
di Malaysia secara aktif. Walaubagaimanapun, penggunaan IBS di Malaysia masih
lagi tidak mencukupi jika dibandingkan dengan hasrat CIDB. Merujuk kepada
kekurangan tersebut, kajian ini telah dijalankan untuk menilai keberkesanan
perlaksanaan IBS bagi industri pembinaan Malaysia melalui penilaian tahap
penerimaan terhadap perlaksanaan IBS dan juga penentuan masalah yang dihadapi
oleh industri pembinaan berhubung dengan perlaksanaan IBS. Kaedah yang
digunakan dalam menjalankan kajian ini adalah temubual bersama panel pakar dan
borang soal selidik. Hasil kajian telah mengesahkan bahawa perlaksanaan promosi ke
atas IBS untuk tujuan kesedaran yang dijalankan sekarang adalah berkesan tetapi
malangnya penggunaannya masih lagi terhad kerana hanya merangkumi beberapa
elemen sahaja. Tidak semua pengamal industri pembinaan boleh menerima
perlaksanaannya terutamanya syarikat dan individu yang kurang pengalaman dalam
mengendalikan projek IBS. Saranan telah dibuat agar institusi yang mempunyai
pengaruh dalam menghasilkan jurutera muda supaya seharusnya menyediakan silibus
berkenaan IBS yang merangkumi teknikal, proses perniagaan, dan segala aspek yang
diperlukan untuk perlaksanaan IBS yang lebih efektif. Ini bagi menghasilkan
aplikasi produk IBS yang lebih meluas dikalangan industri ini.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER
TITLE PAGE
DECLARATION ii
DEDICATION iii
ACKNOWLEGEMENT iv
ABSTRACT v
ABSTRAK vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS vii
LIST OF TABLES xii
LIST OF FIGURES xiv
LIST OF APPENDICES xvi
1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Problem Statement 3
1.3 Research Aim and Objective 3
1.4 Research Sampling 4
1.5 Scope of Study 4
1.6 Brief Research Methodology 5
2 INDUSTRIALISED BUILDING SYSTEM 7
2.1 Introduction 7
2.2 Definitions 7
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2.3 Characteristic of IBS 8
2.4 Types of IBS 9
2.4.1 Precast Concrete 11
2.4.1.1 Production Processes 11
2.5 Advantages 12
2.6 Summary 13
3 CURRENT INDUSTRIALISED BUILDING
SYSTEM (IBS) IMPLEMENTATION
14
3.1 Introduction 14
3.2 Critical Success Factor in Implementing IBS 15
3.2.1 Demand and Market Factor 16
3.2.2 Government Initiatives 17
3.2.3 Availability of IBS Expertise 17
3.3 IBS in Practitioners Perspective 18
3.3.1 Manufacturer Perspective 19
3.3.2 Client Perspective 19
3.3.3 Consultant Perspective 20
3.3.4 Contractor Perspective 21
3.4 Conventional Project Implementation 21
3.5 CIDB Roles Through IBS Centre 22
3.6 IBS Implementation 24
3.6.1 System Involved in IBS Implementation 25
3.6.1.1 Project Delivery System 25
3.6.1.2 Design System 25
3.6.1.3 Logistic Management System 25
3.6.1.4 Standard and Regulation 26
3.6.2 IBS Implementation in other Country 27
3.6.3 IBS Implementation in Malaysia 29
3.7 Summary 29
4 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 30
4.1 Introduction 30
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4.2 Literature Review 30
4.3 Interview with Expert Panels 31
4.3.1 Design of the Structured Open Ended
Questions
31
4.4 Questionnaire Survey 33
4.4.1 Design of Questionnaire Survey 33
4.4.1.1 Sections of the Questionnaire
Survey
35
4.5 Data Analysis 34
4.5.1 Content Analysis 35
4.5.2 Frequency Analysis 35
4.5.3 Average Index Analysis 36
4.5.4 Independent Sample Test 37
4.6 Summary 37
5 RESULTS AND DATA ANALYSIS 38
5.1 Introduction 38
5.2 Structured Interview 38
5.3 Questionnaire Survey 43
5.3.1 The Respondents Profile 44
5.3.2 Experience on IBS Project 45
5.3.3 Company Experience 46
5.3.4 Company Contract Value 47
5.3.5 Respondent Personal Experience 48
5.4 Level of IBS Acceptance in Malaysian
Construction Industry
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5.4.1 Acceptance Level versus Experience on
IBS Project
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5.4.2 Acceptance Level versus Company
Experience
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5.4.3 Acceptance Level versus Company
Contract Value
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5.4.4 Acceptance Level versus Respondent 55
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Personal Experience
5.5 Root Problems in IBS Implementation 56
5.5.1 Root Problems versus Experience on IBS
Project
58
5.5.2 Root Problems versus Company
Experience
59
5.5.3 Root Problems versus Company Contract
Value
61
5.5.4 Root Problems versus Company Type 63
5.5.5 Root Problems versus Respondent
Personal Experience
64
5.6 Strategy for Better IBS Implementation 67
5.6.1 Strategy versus Experience on IBS
Project
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5.6.2 Strategy versus Company Experience 71
5.6.3 Strategy versus Company Contract Value 72
5.6.4 Strategy versus Company Type 73
5.6.5 Strategy versus Respondent Personal
Experience
74
5.7 Summary 75
6 DISCUSSION OF RESULTS 76
6.1 Introduction 76
6.2 Level of Acceptance and Awareness 77
6.3 Problems with IBS Implementation 79
6.4 Suggestion on Strategies and IBS Implementation 82
7 CONCLUSION 85
7.1 Introduction 85
7.2 Objective versus Findings 85
7.2.1 To Determine the level of IBS acceptance
in Malaysian construction industry
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7.2.2 To evaluate the problems of IBS
implementation in Malaysian construction
industry
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7.2.3 To develop a strategy for better IBS
implementation
87
7.3 Study Evaluation and Limitation 87
7.4 Future Research Perspectives 87
REFERENCES 89
Appendices A – C 92-113
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LIST OF TABLE
TABLE NO.
TITLE PAGE
5.1 Content analysis for acceptance level
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5.2 Content analysis for root problems
40
5.3 Content analysis for suggestion on strategies
42
5.4 Level of IBS acceptance among all practitioners
51
5.5 Problems faced by practitioners in general
56
5.6 Rank analysis of root problems on different IBS experience
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5.7 Statistical test on root problems on different IBS experience
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5.8 Rank analysis of root problems on different company experience
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5.9 Statistical test on root problems based on company experience
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5.10 Rank analysis of root problems on different company contract value
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5.11 Statistical Test of root problems on different company contract value
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5.12 Rank analysis of root problems on different type of company
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5.13 Statistical Test of root problems on different type of company
64
5.14 Rank analysis of root problems on different respondent personal experience
65
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5.15 Statistical test of root problems on different respondent personal experience
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5.16 Strategies rank by respondent in general
67
5.17 Rank analysis on strategies via different experience on IBS project
70
5.18 Statistical test on strategies via different experience on IBS project
70
5.19 Rank analysis on strategies via different company experience
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5.20 Statistical test on strategies via different company experience
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5.21 Rank analysis on strategies via different company contract value
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5.22 Statistical test on strategies via different company contract value
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5.23 Rank analysis on strategies via different type of company
73
5.24 Statistical test on strategies via different type of company
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5.25 Rank analysis on strategies via different respondent personal experience
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5.26 Statistical test on strategies via different respondent personal experience
75
6.1 Results on Kruskal Wallis 82
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LIST OF FIGURE
FIGURE NO.
TITLE PAGE
1.1 Brief Research Methodologies
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2.1 Precast concrete framing and wall systems
9
2.2 Steel formwork system
10
2.3 Steel framing system and roof trusses
10
2.4 Prefabricated timber framing system
10
2.5 Types of concrete masonry units
11
5.1 Breakdown of respondents based on company financial capabilities
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5.2 Breakdown of respondents based on respondent personal experience
45
5.3 Breakdown of respondents in count based on company type and experienced on IBS project
46
5.4 Breakdown of respondents in count based on company type and company experience in industry
47
5.5 Breakdown of respondents in count based on company type and company contract value
48
5.6 Breakdown of respondents in count based on company type and respondent personal experience
49
5.7 Acceptance level of respondents grouped by company’s experience on IBS project
52
5.8 Acceptance level of respondents grouped by company’s experience in industry
53
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5.9 Acceptance level of respondents grouped by company contract value
54
5.10 Acceptance level of respondents grouped by respondent personal experience
55
6.1 Problems of cost rising due to converting design
80
6.2 Distribution of respondents agreed on high price of IBS component
81
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LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX
TITLE PAGE
A Question for Expert Panels 92
B Technical Paper 94
C Questionnaire Survey 107
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction
Through globalisation, so many information, knowledge, and technology can
be shared and transferred easily across countries. Industrialised Building System
(IBS) is one of the technologies which can be categorised as an old technology in
developed country but yet considered as a new technology when reached developing
countries such as Asian region.
Although the implementation of IBS in Malaysia has started since 1960’s, it
is only become popular in 1998 when Cabinet of Ministers endorsed IBS Strategic
Plan as the blueprint for the total industrialisation of construction sector. Since the
time, Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has been actively promoting
the use of IBS in Malaysian Construction Industry. First step taken by CIDB was
formulating IBS Roadmap which stated several strategies and aggressive steps to
promote the used of IBS in Malaysia. The main purposes of introducing IBS at that
time were to gradually reduce the dependency on foreign labours and to increase
productivity.
Over past decade, the level of IBS usage is still very low even though its
implementation has started since early 1960’s in Malaysia. Construction industry
practitioners seem like reluctant to use IBS as their construction method. In spite of
that, Warszawski (1999) highlighted that by adopting IBS, some saving in manual
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labour on-site can be achieved, increasing construction speed and providing higher
construction quality. Thanoon et al. (2003) also underlined cost saving, faster
construction time and improvement of overall construction quality as the result of
IBS implementation. From evidences provided, it can be concluded that, the used of
IBS so far gained a good reputation among the researchers in general, which fulfil
the basic goal of construction; time, resources and quality.
Due to this circumstance, several studies have been done. Badir (2002) for
example has studied on building system technologies in Malaysia and examined
problems and constraints associated with this technology. The study concludes that
the problems related to IBS technology were the higher initial capital investment and
the needs for expert labour to deal with heavily mechanised approach in IBS.
Therefore, extra cost was needed to train existing semi skilled labour to be highly
skilled labour.
On the other hand, Chung (2007) has investigated on current awareness of the
usage of IBS in Malaysia. Moreover his study has analysed ways to improve the
implementation of IBS in terms of the current policy and guideline available to
implement the usage of IBS in the local construction industry. The study focused on
the usage of 50% of the IBS elements in terms of cost. The Strength, Weakness,
Opportunity and Threat (SWOT) Matrix has been used when analysing the current
scenario in the local construction industry and therefore the strategic implementation
plan has been suggested in his study which stated government need to provide a
governing body that is only in charge of the legislations, training, financing,
controlling, research and development so that an effective strategy can be formulated
and applies to all the parties involved.
Apart from that, critical success factor in adopting IBS for Malaysian
Construction Industry has been studied by Noriwani (2008). The study focused on
success factors and barriers for IBS adoption in Malaysian building construction
industry. The information and data gathered through questionnaire and then
processed using average index method. Based on the study, she has determined the
most critical success factors in adopting IBS as meeting flexibility in choosing
components, meeting client expectancy, and ensures market security for a long term.
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Meanwhile, in technical aspect, providing clear design process was the critical factor
in successful IBS adoption.
1.2 Problem Statement
IBS appears as the most suitable system to overcome several problems in
construction industry especially overused of foreign labour and low productivity rate.
Unfortunately, the level of IBS usage in local construction industry is only 15% in
2003 (CIDB, 2003a). In 2006, only 10% which is less than one third of total
completed construction project using at least one IBS product (CIDB, 2007).
Moreover, Tan Sri Dato’ Ir. Jamilus Hussein has stressed in his speech in
Malaysian IBS International Exhibition 2009 that construction industry are still far
from achieving the ideal objective as articulated in IBS Roadmap even though almost
all activities identified in the roadmap has been implemented. Based on the
Roadmap mid-term review, it is clearly stated that one of the most barriers is
negative perception by the consumer and the practitioner. Even contractors whom
experiences in IBS construction project before, reluctant to use IBS in their next
project. Why is this so?
Do Malaysian Construction practitioner acceptances on IBS implementation
inline with the researcher studies and government hope? If not, probably there is
some gap between the IBS and construction industry which resulted on various
problems when IBS is being implemented.
1.3 Research Aim and Objective
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of current IBS
implementation for Malaysian construction industry. To achieve this aim, the
following objectives have been identified:
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i. To determine the level of IBS acceptance in construction industry.
ii. To evaluate the problems of IBS implementation in construction
industry.
iii. To develop a strategy to promote the use of IBS in Malaysian
Construction Industry.
1.4 Research Sampling
The construction industry in Malaysia consists of three main groups namely
Client (owners and developers), Consultants (architects, engineers, surveyors), and
Contractors (building and civil contractor). Basically, Client as the owner/developer
is the organisation that will decide whether to use IBS or not. Thus, Client will
appoint Consultants comprising planners, architects, engineers, surveyors who will
convert Client intention to a project design by referring the existing IBS tools. The
tools comprises IBS catalogues, Modular Coordination guideline, MS1064 standard,
and etc. Finally Contractor will construct the building according to the consultants’
drawing and specification by applying their knowledge and experiences. As far as
IBS work is concern, manufacturer becomes one of the important groups in
construction industry as the fabricator and supplier of the component. For the
purpose of this study, the sample will be chosen randomly according to the four
groups explained above within limitation and scope assigned below.
1.5 Scope of Study
Random sampling will be done in assigned area, whom practicing
Conventional Construction Method and Industrialised Building System Method.
There are some limitations for this study;
i. The information and data taken only covers projects within 2005 until
now
ii. Only covers IBS superstructure using precast concrete systems
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iii. Area for data collection confine within states of Johor, Melaka,
Negeri Sembilan and Selangor
1.6 Brief Research Methodology
The study was conducted using literature method, interviews with expert
panels and questionnaire survey. A literature search was carried out as preliminary
study in gaining information about recent strategies, problems and challenges in
implementing IBS. It is done by referring to many sources such as published books,
articles in books, journals and papers, other published research works, academic and
research magazines, newsletter, brochures and information from the internet. Then
only followed by interviews with expert panels and distributing questionnaire survey.
Figure 1.1 explains the brief methodologies used in this study.
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
ACTIONS OBJECTIVES
Stage 1: Research tools 1. Search secondary data
Secondary data
- search for IBS and Malaysian construction industry concept in general
To understand what IBS and MCI is all about
- review of IBS implementation being practice nowadays
To understand the existing IBS implementation strategy being used
- review IBS implementations in other country
To find out any better way to implement IBS
2. Survey Questionnaires
To identify IBS level of acceptance
Survey - Develop survey questionnaires
Questionnaire - Select sample frame
- Determine the sample size for the survey
To evaluate any problems occur due to existing IBS implementation
- Determine the response rate 3. Interview Experts
Interview Experts
- Develop a structure interview content
To evaluate the effectiveness of existing IBS implementation plan
- Determine which company to interview
- Process structure interview - Time schedule and others
To find out any good ideas for better IBS implementation
To develop new strategy to improve IBS in Malaysia
Stage 2 : Develop new IBS implementation strategy
- Together with secondary data, survey, and interview findings to develop a new IBS implementation strategy for Malaysian Construction Industry
To develop new IBS implementation strategy for Malaysian Construction Industry
Figure 1.1: Brief methodologies
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CHAPTER 2
INDUSTRIALISED BUILDING SYSTEM
2.1 Introduction
This chapter will cover basic theories on industrialised building system such
as definitions, characteristics, types of IBS, and advantages. This information is
important to improve understanding on Industrialised Building System in general.
2.2 Definitions
To date, there are various definitions of IBS interpreted by researchers.
Among the earliest one is Junid (1986) who described IBS as process by which
components of building are conceived, planned and fabricated at factory, transported,
and erected at site. The system combined software and hardware, including system
design, which is complex process of studying the requirement of end user, market
analysis, and the development of standardize component. Parid (1997) defined IBS
as a system which use industrialised production technique either in the production of
component or assembly of the building or both.
Rahman and Omar (2006) defined IBS as a construction system that is built
using pre-fabricated components. The manufacturing of the components is
systematically done using machine, formworks and other forms of mechanical
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equipment. The components are manufactured offsite and once completed will be
delivered to construction sites for assembly and erection. Chung and Kadir (2007)
defined IBS as a mass production of building components either in factory or at site
according to the specification with standard shape and dimensions and transport to
the construction site to be re-arranged with certain standard to form a building.
Nonetheless, IBS Roadmap (2003) defined IBS as a construction process that
utilises techniques, products, components, or building systems which involved
prefabrication works (off-site of on-site) under controlled environment, transported,
positioned, and on-site installation with minimum site works.
2.3 Characteristic of IBS
To date, there are various characteristic of IBS identified by researchers.
Among the accepted one is stated by Thanoon et al (2003) which consist of closed
and open system, modular coordination, standardization and tolerance, mass
production, specialization, good organization, integration, production facilities,
transportation, and equipment.
According to Warszawski (1999), IBS can be characterised as prefabrication
of as much as possible building elements and components offsite, within central
facilities through specialised equipment and organization. Then the components will
be assemble to site, and involved extensive mechanized handling with minimum
task. A part from that, IBS involved integrated design, production and erection work
on site which needs to be planned and coordinate accordingly.
Considering the above characteristics, CIDB (2003b) have summarised IBS
characteristics as;
i. Industrial production of components through prefabrication or highly
mechanised on site processes
ii. Reduced labour usage both at prefabrication stage and onsite work.
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