Industrialised building system in Malaysia: Issues for research in a changing financial and property market

Abdullah, MR; Egbu, CO

Abstract

Industrialised Building System in its different guises appears to have gained popularity
in recent years. Through a thorough review of literature, this paper presents a historical
appraisal of the definitions offered for the different guises of IBS, the characteristics of
IBS, and the benefits it purports to offer. In the same vein, the factors that have fuelled
the popularity of IBS is discussed together with the impact of the changing financial and
property market crisis on the future of IBS. The implications of the current financial and
property market prices on IBS in Malaysia shall also be discussed. The paper concludes
by drawing inferences on the implications of the current financial and property market
crisis on research in IBS from a Malaysian construction industry perspective.

Citation

Abdullah, M., & Egbu, C. Industrialised building system in Malaysia: Issues for research in a changing financial and property market. Presented at BUHU 9th International Postgraduate Research Conference, The Lowry, Salford Quays

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: BUHU 9th International Postgraduate Research Conference
• Conference Location: The Lowry, Salford Quays
• End Date: Jan 30, 2009
• Publication Date: Jan 29, 2009
• Deposit Date: Jan 25, 2011
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 5, 2016
• Additional Information: Event Type : Conference