INDUSTRIALISED BUILDING SYSTEM MODULAR SYSTEM (IBSMS): ADDRESSING MERITS AND CHALLENGES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS

Abstract

In response to the current demand for an innovative construction design that offers shorter construction periods and cost-saving benefits, Malaysians are increasingly seeking alternative solutions for sustainable development. The Industrialised Building System Modular System (IBSMS) emerges as a promising sustainable approach for home design and has developed as a transformative approach in the construction industry, holding massive potential for sustainable development. Nevertheless, certain merits and challenges must be addressed to promote the widespread adoption and implementation of sustainable development within the Malaysian construction industry. To provides a complete analysis of the merits and challenges associated with IBSMS, a questionnaire survey was conducted with the aim of shedding light on its role in fostering the success of sustainable development. The survey targeted G7 contractor companies in Selangor, resulting in 77 valid responses. The data obtained from the survey underwent descriptive analysis. The survey findings revealed that the most significant challenges hindering IBSMS adoption were the shortage of construction professionals experienced in working with modular systems, logistical complexities, cost implications, complex compliance implementation procedures, and resistance to change. Addressing the complex balance between these merits and challenges is crucial for policymakers, construction professionals, and researchers in unlocking the full potential of IBSMS in sustainable development and advancing construction in Malaysia.