... maintenance costs, and improve safety by reducing hazards during construction period. It also reduces construction waste generation during construction. Industrialised Building System (IBS) is a method of construction can increase productivity and improve the quality of work through the use of better construction machinery, equipment, materials, and extensive pre-project planning; as well as to minimize dependency on unskilled foreign labour in the construction market. However, the choices for superstructure are wide and selections will be made against a range of criteria. According to the theory of classification on Badir-Razali building system classification (Badir et al., 1998)[4] following three building systems are termed as Industrialised Building system (IBS): (1) Cast in-situ formwork system - table or tunnel formwork system (2) Prefabricated system - panel, block or frame system (3) Composite system The benefits of IBS are numerous: * Less on-site workers and trades. * Faster construction time. * Clean and tidy working environment. * Durability and reputability. * Dimensions ...

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