| Author | Wong, Choong Kin |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. ST-98-40 |
| Subject(s) | Construction industry--Malaysia--Planning
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of
Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The Malaysian construction industry has experienced an average growth of above 10 per cent in the past decade. This environment has changed the development and improvement in the construction industry with establishment of the Construction Industry Development Board (1994) and Department of Safety and Health (1994), and implementation of several large scale projects in Malaysia. In addition to the economic slowdown since July 1997, several projects were deferred by the government and the property sector in the same year. The construction industry is substantially influenced by such circumstances and the role of government agencies seem to have become more important in improving the development of a healthy construction industry. A major problem in the construction industry is the shortage of human resources, especially at the level of skilled workers, engineers and professionals. This study attempts to outline affects on development of technology, R&D, quality, safety, and productivity in the construction industry. The construction industry in Malaysia lags far behind developed countries such as Singapore. Hence, strategic planning is needed to gain a competitive advantage in the long run. Performance and development of Malaysia's economy and the construction industry are reviewed. Porter' diamond (1990) is used to analyse the development of the construction industry through the four nation's determinants, including the role of the government and opportunities. SWOT and gap analysis are used to define the key issues in strategic planning. Finally, four aspects are suggested to improve the construction industry, including government policies, education and training, technology and R&D, and finance. |
| Year | 1998 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Civil Engineering |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Structural Engineering (STE) /Former Name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST) |
| Chairperson(s) | Ogunlana, Stephen O.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Minato, Takayuki;Pennung Warnitchai; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Lee Foundation, State of Malaya Scholarship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1998 |