Critical Success Factors CSFs to Automation and Robotics in Industrialized Building System IBS

Abstract

The construction industry demands active construction organisations, efficient construction processes and innovative construction techniques to effectively compete under increasing globalisation, market competition and technological advancements in the twenty-first century. The problems of industrialised building system (IBS) associated with construction such as decreasing quality and productivity, unskilled labour, occupational safety, and inferior working conditions have opened the possibility of more revolutionary solutions within the industry. One of the prospective options is in the implementation of innovative technologies in construction such as automation and robotics, which has the potential to improve the industry regarding productivity, safety and quality. The Objective of this paper is to identify the critical success factors to automation and robotics in the Industrialised Building System to overcome the problems highlighted which can benefit the Malaysian Construction Industry as a whole.