Investigation into Common Decay of Educational Buildings in Malaysia

Keling

et al. 2014

SHS Web of Conferences

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Abstract. This study focuses on the compliance of adaptive reuse of historic shop houses for sleep lodging with reference to the Guidelines for Conservation Areas and Heritage Buildings by Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang (MPPP). Through this research, awareness towards the compliance of building conservation guidelines for heritage shop houses will be clarified accordingly. The goal of this study is to determine and extract vital clauses and components of Guidelines for Conservation Areas and Heritage Buildings (GCAHB) towards adaptive reuse of heritage shop houses so that revitalization of these buildings can be ensured when changing the original function of the property. The aim is also to evaluate the compliance of the adaptive reuse of heritage shop houses with the GCAHB, and, lastly, to provide recommendations for adaptive reuse of heritage shop houses, also in compliance with the GCAHB. Additionally, heritage building owners can use this dissertation as a reference whenever they intend to adaptively reuse their buildings. Furthermore, recommendations in this research could be used for future reference.

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessment of Adaptive Reuse of Heritage Shop Houses for Sleep Lodging in Malaysia: Fulfilment of Conservation Guidelines

Keling

et al. 2014

SHS Web of Conferences

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“…In addition, they are also reluctant to change to new methods such as the IBS because they might have insufficient knowledge on this method. However, they do not deny the advantages of the IBS approach [18].…”

Section: Perception Levels Of Local Builders Toward the Ibs And Tradimentioning

confidence: 99%

Potential of Green Construction in Malaysia: Industrialised Building System (IBS) vs Traditional Construction Method

Phius

et al. 2014

E3S Web of Conferences

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Abstract. This study is conducted to compare between the two approaches of construction. It is carried out through case studies on construction sites, distribution of a total of 100 questionnaires as well as interviewing respondents who are related to this discourse. The case studies for this research were carried out at four construction sites within the Malaysian state of Penang. Two case studies used Industrialised Building System method while the remaining two deployed the traditional method of construction. Based on the analysis of obtained results, it can be surmised that the Industrialised Building System approach has more to offer compared to the traditional method. Among these advantages are; reduced construction durations, reduced overall cost, reduced labour requirements, better site conditions and the production of components of higher quality among others. This study also managed to determine the perceptions of key players in the industry and their rationales in preferring the traditional approach while at the same time, admitting to the edges offered by the Industrialised Building System.

“…As site layout became a major issue in causing waste, transportation related factors were included in the survey. As seen in the case study, site storage was a major issue with many materials not housed appropriately on the site [11,12]. Having started by examining the sources of waste, the interest of this research then turned its focus to the parties responsible for materials damaged in transit.…”

Section: Quantitative Data Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Approaches to Construction Waste Management in Malaysia

Khor

MATEC Web of Conferences

2014

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Abstract. The concept of construction waste management was introduced a long time ago but the effort of waste minimization has, for the most part, merely been observed and not practiced. Additionally, an increasing allocation of landfills has indicated a growing production of waste. However, the allocation of funding or skills for the prevention of waste has been scarce as waste minimization has not been given enough attention. One such example is the undertaking of different stages of construction, which often does not account for future problems in construction waste. Hence, this study is intended to investigate common waste management practices on construction sites in Malaysia. As part of this investigation, site observations and questionnaires were conducted to collect information from the respondents. Comprehensive literature reviews also helped to understand the latest norms as well as previous practices in waste management. The results reflected that certain areas of knowledge and implementation showed great gaps with the same mistakes appearing frequently, pointing to the conclusion that known causes of excess waste are often not rectified and suggestions for improvement are not fully incorporated in standard practices.