Industrialised Construction System or Industrialised Building System is a system which use industrial production techniques either in the production of components or assembly of the building or both. (Farid Wardi 1997). Under this system, the industry operate more like a manufacturing sector where most parts of building is made up of manufactured components and installed on site.
The system can either be Open or Closed system.
Close Industrialised Building system
Is a system where all elements of industrial production of components to be used for specific designs for specific projects. The system does not allow for the interchangeability of components from different factories.
Open Industralised Building System
Is a system which allows the production of building components by various factories and to be compatible with each other to be used in any building project.
The successful implementation of open industrialisation building system requires a modular coordination.
Where Modular coordination :-
Is an international system of dimensional standardisation in building where buildings and components are sized in term of a basic unit or module.
The aims:-
1) To assist the building industry and its associated industries, through standardisation
2) To improve workmanship and reduce cost.
3) To facilitate coorporation between building designers, manufacturers, contractors and
authorities.
4) To enable buildings to be so dimensioned that they can be erected with standard components
without restriction on freedom of design.
5) To permit a flexible type of standardisation, which encourages the use of a limited number of
standardised building components for the construction of different types of building.
6) To optimise the number of standard sizes of building components
7) To encourage the interchangeability of component and
8) To simplify site operations.
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Monday, January 14, 2008
Global initiatives on IBS
Throughout the world, there has been several initiatives to change the construction industry into a more productive and efficient industry. As can be seen in table 1, several countries in the world including Malaysia has been aggressively putting up programmes to further enhance the construction sector.
Among the global leaders in offsite construction are notably Japan, Hong Kong, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden. This is due to the fact that in these countries, the construction season is short and therefore speed is critical in their construction industry.
Other developed countries such as United Kingdom and United States are fast catching up in the off-site construction. It is estimated that the modular market in the United Kingdom will grow by 60% to €4.6 billion by the year 2009 (source: Internet: http://www.offsiteconstruction.ie/). Meanwhile in the US, one in six new houses is a prefab, which is estimated to be about 400,000 units a year (source: Modular Muddle”. Internet: http://society.guardian.co.uk/ )
Among the global leaders in offsite construction are notably Japan, Hong Kong, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden. This is due to the fact that in these countries, the construction season is short and therefore speed is critical in their construction industry.
Other developed countries such as United Kingdom and United States are fast catching up in the off-site construction. It is estimated that the modular market in the United Kingdom will grow by 60% to €4.6 billion by the year 2009 (source: Internet: http://www.offsiteconstruction.ie/). Meanwhile in the US, one in six new houses is a prefab, which is estimated to be about 400,000 units a year (source: Modular Muddle”. Internet: http://society.guardian.co.uk/ )
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Modular Construction: Evolution of the Construction Industry
The major advantage of full industrialisation of the building industry is that quality architecture can be delivered to the vast majority of people. Industrialisation also means the aggregation of a pool of project or large market into fractions of works that can be divided among smaller productions and therefore simplifying the production and reducing the costs. The status quo of the industry is still on the first four degrees of the industrialisation that consists of prefabrication, mechanisation, automation and robotics. Whereas, industrialisation of the building industry covers the fifth degree, reproduction. Reproduction simply means to find innovative process that eventually will short-cut the repetitive linear operations of the traditional production line. Industrialised Building System are much more evolved from the traditional prefabrication or precast method and it requires a major overhaul of the current industry practise.
Below are a video showing modular construction in other parts of the world
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Construction Sector Grows Under 9MP
THE construction industry should aim for an efficient, productive, innovative and environmentally responsible industry, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Mohd Zin Mohamed said at the official launch of the International Construction Week (ICW 2007) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) recently.
Organised by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIBD). ICW2007 was themed “Strengthening Construction Capabilities for Global Competitiveness”. “The Malaysian construction industry has contributed to the nation’s growth and it’s ready to venture overseas. The industry grew to 4.0 per cent during the first quarter under the Ninth Malaysia Plan and the formulation of a comprehensive Master Plan is timely to trigger a paradigm shift.
“However, there is a need to address issues and weaknesses before embarking on the vision of a progressive sector that thrives on knowledge, creativity for its survival.” CIBD chairman Tan Sri Jamilus Hussein said the event was a momentum and hallmark of the efforts to penetrate the challenging global market. “Malaysia has been transformed from a nation dependent on foreign experts and service providers to a major construction service exporter in the international market.
“Malaysian builders abroad have accumulated RM61 billion worth of projects covering about 38 countries. These projects are over a period of 10 years and currently our biggest overseas projects are in India and the Middle East. “We are also venturing into the Industrialised Building System (IBS) to reduce our dependency on foreign labour. IBS is not a new thing but merely a different trend. “IBS, which presents a cheaper cost in volume and time, takes work from the site to the factories but it will take some time for the industry to get used to the idea,” said Jamilus. He added that the future outlook for the industry was that it would be very busy over the next years.
At the event, Mohd Zin also opened the 24th Malaysian International Building Exposition (Malbex 2007) held in conjunction with ICW 2007. Organised by Reeds Exhibitions Sdn Bhd and co organised by CIBD, Malbex 2007 ran for four days. Reeds Exhibitions general manager Michelle Lim said last years, exhibitors made some RM86.5mil worth of sales and a further RM325 mil of sales was expected to be concluded this year.
“About 200 companies, comprising leading international manufacturers from 19 countries, including at least 51 first-time participants, took part in the expo. “It is recognised regionally as an outstanding industry-wide event for the building and construction sector, organised for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and technology.” She added that more than 14,000 trade visitors were expected at Malbex 2007, including architects, developers, interiors, designers, contractors, and top buyers. For details on Malbex 2007, visit http://www.malbex.com.my/
(Source: The Star, 29th September 2007)
Organised by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIBD). ICW2007 was themed “Strengthening Construction Capabilities for Global Competitiveness”. “The Malaysian construction industry has contributed to the nation’s growth and it’s ready to venture overseas. The industry grew to 4.0 per cent during the first quarter under the Ninth Malaysia Plan and the formulation of a comprehensive Master Plan is timely to trigger a paradigm shift.
“However, there is a need to address issues and weaknesses before embarking on the vision of a progressive sector that thrives on knowledge, creativity for its survival.” CIBD chairman Tan Sri Jamilus Hussein said the event was a momentum and hallmark of the efforts to penetrate the challenging global market. “Malaysia has been transformed from a nation dependent on foreign experts and service providers to a major construction service exporter in the international market.
“Malaysian builders abroad have accumulated RM61 billion worth of projects covering about 38 countries. These projects are over a period of 10 years and currently our biggest overseas projects are in India and the Middle East. “We are also venturing into the Industrialised Building System (IBS) to reduce our dependency on foreign labour. IBS is not a new thing but merely a different trend. “IBS, which presents a cheaper cost in volume and time, takes work from the site to the factories but it will take some time for the industry to get used to the idea,” said Jamilus. He added that the future outlook for the industry was that it would be very busy over the next years.
At the event, Mohd Zin also opened the 24th Malaysian International Building Exposition (Malbex 2007) held in conjunction with ICW 2007. Organised by Reeds Exhibitions Sdn Bhd and co organised by CIBD, Malbex 2007 ran for four days. Reeds Exhibitions general manager Michelle Lim said last years, exhibitors made some RM86.5mil worth of sales and a further RM325 mil of sales was expected to be concluded this year.
“About 200 companies, comprising leading international manufacturers from 19 countries, including at least 51 first-time participants, took part in the expo. “It is recognised regionally as an outstanding industry-wide event for the building and construction sector, organised for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and technology.” She added that more than 14,000 trade visitors were expected at Malbex 2007, including architects, developers, interiors, designers, contractors, and top buyers. For details on Malbex 2007, visit http://www.malbex.com.my/
(Source: The Star, 29th September 2007)
Friday, August 24, 2007
Cheap homes price to stay
BAHAU: The price of low-cost houses will not be increased, said Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. The Prime Minister said developers should not cite the increase in prices of building materials as a reason to raise the prices of the houses.
“We can’t do this ... If we allow an increase, the common man will not be able to own a house.
“Also, we do not want to do something which will create a lot of unhappiness (among people from the lower-income group),” he said after performing the ground-breaking ceremony for a Universiti Teknologi Mara campus in Kg Beting, near here.
Abdullah said developers should instead find ways to reduce their costs such as adopting new construction methods. “You can adopt the IBS (Industrialised Building System) method which can reduce your cost of doing business,” he said.
He was responding to a statement by Real Estate and Housing Developers Association deputy president Datuk Michael Yam that developers were unable to absorb the increase in prices of construction materials. The association had proposed that prices of low-cost houses and flats be increased from RM42,000 to RM60,000.
Abdullah said the IBS method was effective as developers would not have to rely heavily on skilled workers. He said if developers built houses quickly, they would also be able to service their bank loans faster.
“Pemudah has come up with recommendations that can help speed up business,” he said.
Pemudah is a public-private sector initiative which aims to simplify business operations in Malaysia by improving government services. Abdullah said it was unfair to allow an increase simply because government servants recently got a salary hike.
“They were unable to buy houses previously. If you increase the price, then the civil servants who recently got a pay increase will never be able to own a house,” he said.
(Source: The Star 24th August 2007)
“We can’t do this ... If we allow an increase, the common man will not be able to own a house.
“Also, we do not want to do something which will create a lot of unhappiness (among people from the lower-income group),” he said after performing the ground-breaking ceremony for a Universiti Teknologi Mara campus in Kg Beting, near here.
Abdullah said developers should instead find ways to reduce their costs such as adopting new construction methods. “You can adopt the IBS (Industrialised Building System) method which can reduce your cost of doing business,” he said.
He was responding to a statement by Real Estate and Housing Developers Association deputy president Datuk Michael Yam that developers were unable to absorb the increase in prices of construction materials. The association had proposed that prices of low-cost houses and flats be increased from RM42,000 to RM60,000.
Abdullah said the IBS method was effective as developers would not have to rely heavily on skilled workers. He said if developers built houses quickly, they would also be able to service their bank loans faster.
“Pemudah has come up with recommendations that can help speed up business,” he said.
Pemudah is a public-private sector initiative which aims to simplify business operations in Malaysia by improving government services. Abdullah said it was unfair to allow an increase simply because government servants recently got a salary hike.
“They were unable to buy houses previously. If you increase the price, then the civil servants who recently got a pay increase will never be able to own a house,” he said.
(Source: The Star 24th August 2007)
Saturday, August 11, 2007
MIGHT Annual Report 2006 - Industrialised Building System
Global Scenario
With the impact of globalization have run deep into many industries, more efficient methods have been introduced and implemented in order to survive the challenging market ahead. Every product have improved dramatically and been produced in a higher quality and at a lower cost but with the exception of houses and buildings. Whilst, other industries have been thriving in terms of technology application, only small improvement has been made in making building processes more efficient.
Houses of the future should be similar to products like cars or computers today. It is built mostly in a factory with parts that is easy to replace or maintain. The construction industry can be transform by following what other sectors are already doing; standardize and accessorize. This effort can be achieve by overhauling the industry through technology implementation such as Industrialised Building System or IBS. IBS based on Construction Industry Development Board of Malaysia (CIDB) is defined as “Construction technique in which components are manufactured in a factory, on or off site, positioned and assembled into a structure with minimal additional site works.”
In many parts of the world, IBS takes its forms in an initiative called open building concept. Open building is an approach to the design of buildings and said to be representing a new wave in architecture. Open building is defined as an innovative approach to design and construction that enhances the efficiency of the building process, while increasing the variety, flexibility and quality of the product [1].
Developed countries such as Japan, Netherlands and USA to name a few, have already started to develop concept that is called ‘Open Source Building’. The concept of the open source building is similar to what has happened in the ICT industry whereby through standardization of jointing parts such as USB ports, consumers can buy computer equipment such as mouse or scanner anywhere in the world. The equipment can then be easily installed by the users as the connection from the equipment to the computer has been internationally standardized.
Local Scenario
The Malaysian construction industry as envisaged in the Third Outline Perspective Plan (OPP3) 2001-2010, is expected to grow at 6.6% per annum during the period of OPP3 and contributes 3.1% to the GDP in the year 2010 [2]. The only way for the country to achieve this target is by increasing the industry’s efficiency and productivity to a higher level than it is now. In recognizing these critical factors, the Government has introduced a master plan to overhaul the construction industry into a more technology based industry. The master plan is called the “Industrialised Building Systems (IBS) Roadmap 2003-2010”. Endorsed by the Cabinet in October 2003, the plan’s ultimate objective is for the industry to achieve Open Building by the year 2010.
The IBS agenda was further boosted as the Government have announced in Budget 2005, whereby all new Government projects are required to have at least 50 per cent IBS content. This was subsequently followed by another announcement in Budget 2006 whereby IBS manufacturers would be given tax incentives through Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) for expenses occurred in the purchase of moulds used for production of precast concrete components. In the year 2006 also, an IBS Centre was established under CIDB that will act as a one stop agency for IBS implementation. These initiatives done by the Government have given the IBS agenda the momentum that was badly needed before. It has also put the construction industry into the right path of achieving higher efficiency and productivity by the year 2020.
Company’s activities
For the year 2006, the company has been actively promoting the use of IBS through partnership with various parties and Government agencies. Among the key activities are:
Project Implementation
IBS Modular is now actively implementing IBS product development through an IBS Technopreneur programme. The programme is in line with the Government aspiration of creating more IBS suppliers by 2010.
Human Capital Development
IBS Industrial Skills Enhancement Programme (INSEP)
The programme consists of 60 students that started on September 2006. The objective of the programme is to enhance the skill of the participants with the knowledge of IBS and therefore creating more job opportunities for them in the market place. The programme partner for this program is Housing Research Centre (HRC), UPM.
International and Business Programme
International Outreach Programme.
The objective of the programme is to create IBS awareness among developing countries through the platform of international seminars and workshops such as Langkawi International Dialogue and OIC meetings.
Reference:
1. Whitepaper 2003. About Open Building. Bensonwood Homes
2. Third Outline Perspective Plan (OPP3) 2001-2010
3. 2005 Budget Speech, www.pmo.gov.my
4. 2006 Budget Speech, www.pmo.gov.my
5. Economic Stimulus Package Speech, 2003, www.mten.gov.my
With the impact of globalization have run deep into many industries, more efficient methods have been introduced and implemented in order to survive the challenging market ahead. Every product have improved dramatically and been produced in a higher quality and at a lower cost but with the exception of houses and buildings. Whilst, other industries have been thriving in terms of technology application, only small improvement has been made in making building processes more efficient.
Houses of the future should be similar to products like cars or computers today. It is built mostly in a factory with parts that is easy to replace or maintain. The construction industry can be transform by following what other sectors are already doing; standardize and accessorize. This effort can be achieve by overhauling the industry through technology implementation such as Industrialised Building System or IBS. IBS based on Construction Industry Development Board of Malaysia (CIDB) is defined as “Construction technique in which components are manufactured in a factory, on or off site, positioned and assembled into a structure with minimal additional site works.”
In many parts of the world, IBS takes its forms in an initiative called open building concept. Open building is an approach to the design of buildings and said to be representing a new wave in architecture. Open building is defined as an innovative approach to design and construction that enhances the efficiency of the building process, while increasing the variety, flexibility and quality of the product [1].
Developed countries such as Japan, Netherlands and USA to name a few, have already started to develop concept that is called ‘Open Source Building’. The concept of the open source building is similar to what has happened in the ICT industry whereby through standardization of jointing parts such as USB ports, consumers can buy computer equipment such as mouse or scanner anywhere in the world. The equipment can then be easily installed by the users as the connection from the equipment to the computer has been internationally standardized.
Local Scenario
The Malaysian construction industry as envisaged in the Third Outline Perspective Plan (OPP3) 2001-2010, is expected to grow at 6.6% per annum during the period of OPP3 and contributes 3.1% to the GDP in the year 2010 [2]. The only way for the country to achieve this target is by increasing the industry’s efficiency and productivity to a higher level than it is now. In recognizing these critical factors, the Government has introduced a master plan to overhaul the construction industry into a more technology based industry. The master plan is called the “Industrialised Building Systems (IBS) Roadmap 2003-2010”. Endorsed by the Cabinet in October 2003, the plan’s ultimate objective is for the industry to achieve Open Building by the year 2010.
The IBS agenda was further boosted as the Government have announced in Budget 2005, whereby all new Government projects are required to have at least 50 per cent IBS content. This was subsequently followed by another announcement in Budget 2006 whereby IBS manufacturers would be given tax incentives through Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) for expenses occurred in the purchase of moulds used for production of precast concrete components. In the year 2006 also, an IBS Centre was established under CIDB that will act as a one stop agency for IBS implementation. These initiatives done by the Government have given the IBS agenda the momentum that was badly needed before. It has also put the construction industry into the right path of achieving higher efficiency and productivity by the year 2020.
Company’s activities
For the year 2006, the company has been actively promoting the use of IBS through partnership with various parties and Government agencies. Among the key activities are:
Project Implementation
IBS Modular is now actively implementing IBS product development through an IBS Technopreneur programme. The programme is in line with the Government aspiration of creating more IBS suppliers by 2010.
Human Capital Development
IBS Industrial Skills Enhancement Programme (INSEP)
The programme consists of 60 students that started on September 2006. The objective of the programme is to enhance the skill of the participants with the knowledge of IBS and therefore creating more job opportunities for them in the market place. The programme partner for this program is Housing Research Centre (HRC), UPM.
International and Business Programme
International Outreach Programme.
The objective of the programme is to create IBS awareness among developing countries through the platform of international seminars and workshops such as Langkawi International Dialogue and OIC meetings.
Reference:
1. Whitepaper 2003. About Open Building. Bensonwood Homes
2. Third Outline Perspective Plan (OPP3) 2001-2010
3. 2005 Budget Speech, www.pmo.gov.my
4. 2006 Budget Speech, www.pmo.gov.my
5. Economic Stimulus Package Speech, 2003, www.mten.gov.my
Monday, May 28, 2007
IBS Technology Series Certificate Giving Ceremony - 2nd Batch
Serdang, 26 May 2007 - The IBS Technology Series Certificate Giving Ceremony for the 2nd INSEP-IBS trainees was held at the Dewan Taklimat, Engineering Faculty, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) on May 25, 2007 at 11.00 am.
It was a much anticipated event for all the trainees who had attended the programme since January 2007. Two special guests graced this event - Prof. Ir. Abang Abdullah Abang Ali, Director, Housing Research Centre (HRC), and Prof. Madya Ir. Dr. Mohd. Razali Abdul Kadir, Deputy Director, HRC.
The event started with a speech by the Student’s Representative, Mohammad Khairul Anuar M. Noor Kamil. He thanked the lecturers and trainees, saying, “My personal experience with each of you has enriched my understanding of the challenges and issues faced by graduates. Every one of you here inspires me to continue to work with positive mind and attitude.”
Prof. Ir. Abang Abdullah, in his speech, highlighted the current issues of building quality and maintenance in Malaysia and its relation to human capital development programme like INSEP-IBS. He also thanked IBS Modular for working hand in hand with HRC to fulfill the objectives of INSEP in enhancing the employability, adoptability and marketability of the graduates and widen their work scope through re-training in high technology sectors that provides high employment potential.
Prof. Ir. Abang Abdullah and Dr. Mohd. Razali then presented the trainees with a certificate confirming that they had completed the “IBS Technology Series” course. The ceremony ended with a delicious nasi minyak lunch, followed by a group photo session.
During 3-months of “Technology Series”, the trainees have been exposed to wide range of IBS knowledge & design skills. The trainees also gained valuable soft skills and motivational training. For that, IBS Modular would like to thank:
- Professor Madya Ir. Dr. Mohd Saleh b. Jaafar, Professor Madya Datin Dr. Napsiah Ismail, and - Professor Madya Dr. Rosnah Mohd. Yusuff (UPM) for the inputs and guidance
- Illiana Azizan and Siti Hajar (HRC) for the event supports and
- CIDB, Pusat IBS, Setia Precast, Eastern Pretech and He-Con for the informative visits.
Thank you very much – you have made a tremendous impact on the trainees!
INSEP IBS 2007 - 2nd Batch
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