Construction Current Issues and Challenges

What is a significant problem impacting the image of the Malaysian construction industry?

• Lack of skilled workers

• Cost overruns

• The negative "4D" perception (Dirty, Difficult, Dangerous, Demeaning)

• Inadequate technology

What is a common cause of cost overruns in Malaysian construction projects?

• Abundant resources

• Excellent communication

• Poor initial cost estimation and design changes

• Timely project completion

Besides weather and labor shortages, what other factors contribute to project delays?

• Efficient scheduling

• Excellent communication

• Scheduling issues, project conflicts, and data inaccuracies.

• Abundant resources

What is a major obstacle to improving efficiency in the Malaysian construction industry?

• Over-reliance on technology

• Hesitancy to adopt new technologies

• Too many skilled workers

• Excellent communication

What problem is frequently linked to inadequate communication in construction projects?

• Timely completion

• Unrealistic expectations and overlooked tasks

• Sufficient resources

• Excellent planning

What is a significant challenge related to the long-term health of the Malaysian construction industry?

• Excess funding

• A persistent labor shortage

• Lack of regulations

• Over-regulation

What is a key component of the future of construction as described by Industry 4.0?

• Manual labor dominance

• Reduced reliance on technology

• Increased automation and digitalization

• Neglecting sustainable construction

What construction method involves assembling prefabricated components on-site?

• Traditional construction methods

• Prefabrication and modular construction

• 3D printing

• Autonomous construction

What technology uses digital models to create physical objects layer by layer?

• Augmented Reality

• 3D printing

• BIM

• Cloud collaboration

What technology aims to improve visualization and coordination in construction projects?

• Autonomous construction

• Big Data analytics

• Building Information Modeling (BIM)

• Wireless monitoring