Critical factors of implementing Industrialised Building System in Sarawak: A research on SMEs

• Main Authors: Hadi, N.A (Author), Muhamad, W.M.N.W (Author), Othman, M.K.F (Author)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Institute of Physics Publishing 2017
• Subjects: Construction projects; Contractors; Critical factors; Economic development; Financial support; Industrialised building systems; Payment methods; Semi structured interviews; Urban areas
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 Industrialised Building System (IBS) have been adopted in Malaysia for over five decades and is expected to grow consistent with Malaysia's economic development. In promoting the adoption of IBS in construction projects, the government has taken several steps such as levy exemption for contractors and developers. Despite its numerous advantages and efforts pulled by the government, the implementation and adoption of IBS are still below the expected figure. Many researchers investigated readiness, setbacks and issues related to the implementation of IBS in Malaysia's construction projects. However, most of the research mainly for projects located in urban areas of West Malaysia. Therefore, this paper aims to close the gap on factors affecting the implementation of IBS for SMEs in Sarawak, where the level urbanisation is low. A semi-structured interview was conducted with 10 SME's contractors to get better insight view. The study found that logistics and infrastructure problems, a limited number of the manufacturer, lack of incentive, conventional payment methods, lack of financial supports are among critical factors affecting the implementation of IBS. Therefore, it was concluded that government plays major role in providing supports, incentives and facilitating the improvement of infrastructure to successfully implementing IBS in Sarawak. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.