THE ACCEPTANCE OF INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SYSTEM (IBS) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN SARAWAK
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION
I declare that the work in this dissertation was carried out in accordance with the regulations of Universiti Teknologi MARA. It is original and the result of my own work, unless otherwise indicated or acknowledged as referenced work. This dissertation has not been submitted to any other academic institution or non-academic institution for any qualification. In the event that my dissertation is found violating the conditions mentioned above, I voluntarily waive the right of conferment of my degree and am subjected to the disciplinary rules of Universiti Teknologi MARA.
Name of author : Bibi Afwah binti Bujang Saili
UiTM No : 2010237958
Programme code : AP226
Faculty : Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying
Dissertation tittle : The Acceptance of Industrialized Building System (IBS) for The
Construction of Residential Buildings in Sarawak
Signature of author :
Date : 20 July 2012
ABSTRACT
Industrialized Building System (IBS) is defined as products, systems and techniques used in making construction less labour-oriented, faster as well as quality controlled. It was introduced to Malaysia to solve issues associated with dependencies of foreign workers, raising demand of affordable accommodations and improving image, quality and productivity of construction industry. The concept of IBS had been implemented in Malaysia; however the implementation of Industrialized
Building System in Sarawak is still low. One of the reasons is due to cheap and abundant supply of labour.
The objectives of this research are to identify the reasons why the adoption of Industrialized Building System components for the construction of residential buildings in Sarawak is not popular and to investigate the acceptance of Industrialized Building System among the developers in Sarawak. A literature study was conducted to identify the type of IBS projects in Sarawak and to know the response from developers about the acceptance in
I declare that the work in this dissertation was carried out in accordance with the regulations of Universiti Teknologi MARA. It is original and the result of my own work, unless otherwise indicated or acknowledged as referenced work. This dissertation has not been submitted to any other academic institution or non-academic institution for any qualification. In the event that my dissertation is found violating the conditions mentioned above, I voluntarily waive the right of conferment of my degree and am subjected to the disciplinary rules of Universiti Teknologi MARA.
Name of author : Bibi Afwah binti Bujang Saili
UiTM No : 2010237958
Programme code : AP226
Faculty : Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying
Dissertation tittle : The Acceptance of Industrialized Building System (IBS) for The
Construction of Residential Buildings in Sarawak
Signature of author :
Date : 20 July 2012
ABSTRACT
Industrialized Building System (IBS) is defined as products, systems and techniques used in making construction less labour-oriented, faster as well as quality controlled. It was introduced to Malaysia to solve issues associated with dependencies of foreign workers, raising demand of affordable accommodations and improving image, quality and productivity of construction industry. The concept of IBS had been implemented in Malaysia; however the implementation of Industrialized
Building System in Sarawak is still low. One of the reasons is due to cheap and abundant supply of labour.
The objectives of this research are to identify the reasons why the adoption of Industrialized Building System components for the construction of residential buildings in Sarawak is not popular and to investigate the acceptance of Industrialized Building System among the developers in Sarawak. A literature study was conducted to identify the type of IBS projects in Sarawak and to know the response from developers about the acceptance in