QSA102
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I
TOPIC 1
OVERVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
PREPARED BY :
NORBAIZURA ABU BAKAR
AP114
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WHAT IS CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY??
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Introduction
⚫ Comprising the general construction of the building or
structure (e.g: build, erection, repair, demolition,
refurbishment etc);
⚫ and involve numerous parties, various processes, different
special trade works
⚫ Plays important role in the overall economy growth
(Malaysia economy)
⚫ Also plays its role in helping other sectors as well (e.g
manufacturing, agriculture, mining & quarrying and
services)
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Why We Need Construction
Industry??
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Why We Need Construction Industry?
⚫ To provide buildings and
infrastructures for public
used
⚫ To full the people needs
such houses, offices,
shopping complex,
factories, roads, bridge etc.
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The Importance of Construction Industry
1. Enables Others Industries Development
⚫ Any activities in construction industry will create and stimulate the other
industry activities
⚫ e.g:
⚫ Manufacturing activities – produce ceramic tiles, bricks etc.
⚫ Mining & Quarrying activities – produce cement, sand etc.
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The Importance of Construction Industry (Cont’d)
2. Living and Quality of Life
⚫ Transportation Infrastructure such as highways, roads
for public used
⚫ Educational Institutions such as schools, universities for
education growth
⚫ Living and Accommodation such as housing, shops
etc.
The Importance of Construction Industry (Cont’d)
3. Growth National Economy
⚫ Contributes a sizeable portion of the gross national
product (GNP)
⚫ Plays important role in the overall economy growth
⚫ More of construction activities – growth of
development of the country
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The Importance of Construction Industry (Cont’d)
⚫ (Sources: Department of Statistics Malaysia, 2021)
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Characteristics of Construction Industry
1. Size of Construction Industry in National Economy
⚫ Governments recognise the important roles in construction
industry for economic growth
⚫ Employs a significant number of the working population
⚫ Living, accommodation and transportation – the basic necessities
of modern life
⚫ Produce land and buildings to generate other industrial sectors
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Characteristics of Construction Industry (Cont’d)
2. Government as a Major Client
⚫ The dominant client for social projects such as schools,
hospitals
⚫ Also finance infrastructure projects such as highways,
airports, bridges etc.
⚫ Provide facilities and accommodations to public
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Characteristics of Construction Industry (Cont’d)
3. Organisations & Participants
⚫ Involve numerous parties that have specialised expertise and
diverse responsibilities
⚫ Larger project – greater no. of diverse skills
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Characteristics of Construction Industry (Cont’d)
4. Technology Development
⚫ Innovation through R&D (Research & Development) initiative
⚫ Produce new construction techniques, strategic construction
management, machineries & equipment, high quality construction
materials
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Problem Faced In Construction
Industry
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Problem Faced In Construction Industry
⚫ Lack of manpower
⚫ Lack of understanding between project team members
⚫ Quality of productivity
⚫ Project delay
⚫ Inadequate research into the construction industry’s
problems
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