WHAT IS INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SYSTEM (IBS)

 An Industrialised Building System (IBS) refers to a technique of

construction whereby components are manufactured in a controlled
environment - either onsite or offsite - placed and assembled into
construction works.
 The term IBS is used in Malaysia, whereas it is also known as Pre-
fabricated/Pre-fab Construction, Modern Method of Construction
(MMC) and Off-site Construction in the rest of the world.
 The five commonly used IBS types in Malaysia are:

1.
1. Precast concrete framing, panel and box systems;
2. Steel framework systems;
3. Prefabricated timber framing systems;
4. Steel framing systems; and
5. Blockwork systems

What are the benefits of using IBS?

 Results in high-quality products and minimum waste, due to a

factory work environment that is easier to control.
 Results in elimination of conventional timber props and an obvious
decrease of supporting materials, through the use of complete
assembly elements or prop system for the onsite casting process.
 Results in a stronger and safer work platform, produced through a
complete assembly element.
 Results in faster completion, due to the introduction of prefabricated
components to replace onsite fabrication.
 Results in a safer, cleaner and more organized site, due to the
reduction of construction waste, site workers and prefabricated
construction materials; and
 Results in a cheaper total construction cost, resulting from the above
factors.
 
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1.High quality.As most components aremanufactured in the factory, th e
qualitycan be consistent and maintained as theworking environment in
a factory iseasier to control.

2.Less construction time.Assuming therei s a m a s s i v e a m o u n t o f

q u a n t i t y - economies of scale-wise, IBS systemswill result in cheaper
total constructionc o st s, a n d bu y e rs c a n b en e fi t i f t h e savings are
transferred to them.

3.C o s t s a v i n g . I B S s y s t e m s a r e manufactured at the

factory, thus usageof machineries can be cut off.

4.Environmental friendly. The use of IBSwill decrease construction waste

on sitesuch as concrete and formwork.

1.L a c k o f a e st h e t i c s v a l u e . IBSbuildings tend to be very box-y a nd

s qua re - y , whi ch m ay no t l o o k a s i m p r e s s i v e a s
t h e conventional curvy buildings.