4th Year Housing Project On-going Discussion

The latest update on the 4th year housing design project is that our trip to JPN (Jabatan Perumahan Negara) will be on Friday, 29th December 2006. The time will be confirmed later.
JPN is the government agency that deals with low-cost housing.

One issue that emerged when I discussed with an advisor just now is "IBS" or Industrialized Building Systems. The idea (or belief) that this system would cut down on the cost and possibly allow a bit more square feet of accommodation.

Another issue is on the maximum number of units allowed, e.g. 400 units per housing area (community) as more than that could create social problems. (400 x 5 people = 2000 people)

We have got to check on these two points.

Articles and links on resources for IBS (so far...)

RM9 on providing quality housing and urban services (EPU)

Industrialized Building Systems Construction in Malaysia
J. Arch. Engrg., Volume 8, Issue 1, pp. 19-23 (March 2002)

Cutting time and costs with IBS (NST Property Article)

Shot in the arm for construction sector (NST Property Article)

Challenges Facing Delivering Affordable Housing (REHDA)

Industrialised Building Systems(IBS) (CIDB)

On ways to address the over-dependence on foreign labour, Ng urged the Government to give incentives to those that adopt industrialised building systems (IBS) in their projects. "Double-tax deductions should be given to developers on the enhanced additional cost if IBS is used for construction of reinforced concrete works and walls and also to reduce wet trades. Accelerated capital allowance for plant and machinery such as steel moulds for reinforced concrete works should also be given," he said.