Minimizing defects in building construction project

• Published in: Jurnal Teknologi
• Main Author: Hasan M.I.M.; Abd Razak N.N.; Endut I.R.; Abu Samah S.A.; Mohd Ridzuan A.R.; Saaidin S.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit UTM Press 2016
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84968830868&doi=10.11113%2fjt.v78.8494&partnerID=40&md5=df9e2db3b2ad6d3378f89d48b1199596

Construction defects are always the key concern of the construction industry. Different constructed facilities generate different types of defects and demand different levels and types of quality, depending on the functions, system types, and materials used. Therefore, this study has been carried out to study the defect that happens in construction project and identify the strategies in minimizing the defect in building construction project. The studies were carried out using the questionnaires which were distributed to the contractors. Finally the recommendation was made based on the findings. This study helps to increase the awareness of Malaysian contractor towards managing and minimizing the defect works. By doing this, Malaysian contractor will bring up Malaysian construction industry into the next level of managing construction project. © 2016 Penerbit UTM Press. All rights reserved.