MINIMIZING DEFECTS IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
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https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v78.8494Keywords:
Construction defects, QualityAbstract
Construction defects are always the key concern of the construction industry. Different constructed facilities generate different types of defects and demand different levels and types of quality, depending on the functions, system types, and materials used. Therefore, this study has been carried out to study the defect that happens in construction project and identify the strategies in minimizing the defect in building construction project. The studies were carried out using the questionnaires which were distributed to the contractors. Finally the recommendation was made based on the findings. This study helps to increase the awareness of Malaysian contractor towards managing and minimizing the defect works. By doing this, Malaysian contractor will bring up Malaysian construction industry into the next level of managing construction project.
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