Othuman Mydin, M.A. and Othman, N.A. and Sani, N. Md.
(2014)
A Prospective Study on Building Quality: Relationship
between Workmanship Quality and Common Building
Defects of Low-cost Construction Projects.
MATEC Web of Conferences, 17 (01001).
pp. 1-8.
ISSN 2261-236X
Abstract
This study focuses on the quality of workmanship in the construction of lowcost
housing in Kedah and Penang State, Malaysia and its relation to defects occurring in
the building. The objectives of this study are to investigate common building defects that
mostly occur at low-cost housing due to poor workmanship, the factors that contribute to
poor workmanship and to established possible measures to minimize these problems.
From the combination of literary reviews and questionnaire surveys, this research
explores all the stated objectives. For this particular study, quantitative research was
conducted through questionnaire surveys involving respondents who are involved in and
are experienced in working on construction projects. After analysing the data, this study
found that most common defects occurring on low-cost housing are cracks on walls,
settlement and peeling paint. Additionally, construction of low-cost housing commonly
suffers from low quality workmanship due to poor project management and a lack of
experience and competency among labourers. These significant impediments can be
remedied by providing training and education to the labourers as well as implementing
strict supervision during construction work.
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