Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) in the MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
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Based on the research, the industrial revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) also called as fourth industrial revolution was developed in Germany in 2011 but is diffusing rapidly in Europe and around the globe, which is including our Malaysia. Based on the research, the industrial revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) also called as fourth industrial revolution was developed in Germany in 2011 but is diffusing rapidly in Europe and around the globe, which is including our Malaysia.
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FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
SEMESTER I
SESSION 2020/2021
NAME : KHOR CHEE YING
MATRIC NUMBER : AP190171
TITLE : THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INDUSTRIAL
REVOLUTION 4.0 (IR 4.0) IN THE MALAYSIAN
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
COURSE NAME : CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY III
COURSE CODE : BPD 24503
SECTION : SECTION 1
LECTURER’S NAME : TS. DR. MOHD YAMANI BIN YAHYA
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
SEMESTER I
SESSION 2020/2021
NAME : KHOR CHEE YING
MATRIC NUMBER : AP190171
TITLE : THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INDUSTRIAL
REVOLUTION 4.0 (IR 4.0) IN THE MALAYSIAN
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
COURSE NAME : CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY III
COURSE CODE : BPD 24503
SECTION : SECTION 1
LECTURER’S NAME : TS. DR. MOHD YAMANI BIN YAHYA
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Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) is linked with cyber-physical systems (CPS). These
systems are integration of automation systems that aid numerous innovative tasks through the
wireless networking technology and helps access to the digital media. Meanwhile, cyber-
physical system is also becoming a platform to provide useful ideas for the construction
industry. Thus, industrial revolution 4.0 strongly affect the Malaysian construction industry
and it helps to improve our lives to become better. Based on the research, the industrial
revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) also called as fourth industrial revolution was developed in Germany in
2011 but is diffusing rapidly in Europe and around the globe, which is including our Malaysia.
It builds on the advancements of the third industrial revolution, following the second industrial
revolution and first industrial revolution.
As is known to us all, the first industrial revolution came in the eighteenth century with
the development of mechanization in using water and steam power. The second industrial
revolution is subsequently launched at the early part of the twentieth century by using
electricity power and the mass production. Later on, the third industrial revolution came in
1970s began to emerge with halfway of production automation software using electronics,
computers and information technology systems. Presently, the implementation of industrial
revolution which is fourth industrial revolution started in the early of this era to a whole new
level with autonomous production and concentrate on digitalization. In industrial revolution
4.0, there is also a connection between technology and people that we so-called as technoware
and humanware. The industrial revolution 4.0 is to make use of the potentials of new
technologies which are include Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, the integration of
technical processes and business processes in the construction industry, digital mapping and
virtualization of the real world and the smart factories.
Accordingly, German government places great emphasis on industrial revolution 4.0 as
the project is in the high-tech strategy, which boost the automation of manufacturing or other
production process. In the same way, our country Malaysia also looks toward industry
revolution 4.0 to promote the productivity growth with priority primarily given to the
manufacturing industry and with upcoming plans to expand it to construction industry. In
general, industrial revolution 4.0 shown the development trends toward automation and
information exchange in technology and stages within the construction industry. Hence, the
value of technology is highly emphasized in industrial revolution 4.0. Based on the reliable
sources has demonstrated that many construction industries in Malaysia have already started
implementation industrial revolution 4.0 and make ready for the future so that smart machines
can help to improve their productivity in company. For instance, Gamuda Berhad, IJM
Corporation Berhad and Kerjaya Prospek (M) Berhad.
Briefly, Malaysian construction industry is growing tendency towards the border of an
innovative industrial era. Thus, there is a significant change exists in the construction sector
with the outline of the industrial revolution 4.0 which will transform the construction industry
in the way of further digitalization development. However, the implementation of industry
revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction industry has generated variety of digital technologies
for the efficiency of a productive process such as artificial intelligence (AI), 3D printers, drone
technology, building design that boost prefabrication and modular construction, augmented
reality (AR), self-healing concrete, big data analytics, advanced GPS technology, demolition
robot, green building construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Industrialized
Building System (IBS) to improve the production in construction industry. By applying the
digital technologies, the prospect of construction industry will get production plans with further
automatic. At the same time, there will be further experience-oriented task and involve
consideration of the projects that will radically enhance the effectivity of the construction
systems are integration of automation systems that aid numerous innovative tasks through the
wireless networking technology and helps access to the digital media. Meanwhile, cyber-
physical system is also becoming a platform to provide useful ideas for the construction
industry. Thus, industrial revolution 4.0 strongly affect the Malaysian construction industry
and it helps to improve our lives to become better. Based on the research, the industrial
revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) also called as fourth industrial revolution was developed in Germany in
2011 but is diffusing rapidly in Europe and around the globe, which is including our Malaysia.
It builds on the advancements of the third industrial revolution, following the second industrial
revolution and first industrial revolution.
As is known to us all, the first industrial revolution came in the eighteenth century with
the development of mechanization in using water and steam power. The second industrial
revolution is subsequently launched at the early part of the twentieth century by using
electricity power and the mass production. Later on, the third industrial revolution came in
1970s began to emerge with halfway of production automation software using electronics,
computers and information technology systems. Presently, the implementation of industrial
revolution which is fourth industrial revolution started in the early of this era to a whole new
level with autonomous production and concentrate on digitalization. In industrial revolution
4.0, there is also a connection between technology and people that we so-called as technoware
and humanware. The industrial revolution 4.0 is to make use of the potentials of new
technologies which are include Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, the integration of
technical processes and business processes in the construction industry, digital mapping and
virtualization of the real world and the smart factories.
Accordingly, German government places great emphasis on industrial revolution 4.0 as
the project is in the high-tech strategy, which boost the automation of manufacturing or other
production process. In the same way, our country Malaysia also looks toward industry
revolution 4.0 to promote the productivity growth with priority primarily given to the
manufacturing industry and with upcoming plans to expand it to construction industry. In
general, industrial revolution 4.0 shown the development trends toward automation and
information exchange in technology and stages within the construction industry. Hence, the
value of technology is highly emphasized in industrial revolution 4.0. Based on the reliable
sources has demonstrated that many construction industries in Malaysia have already started
implementation industrial revolution 4.0 and make ready for the future so that smart machines
can help to improve their productivity in company. For instance, Gamuda Berhad, IJM
Corporation Berhad and Kerjaya Prospek (M) Berhad.
Briefly, Malaysian construction industry is growing tendency towards the border of an
innovative industrial era. Thus, there is a significant change exists in the construction sector
with the outline of the industrial revolution 4.0 which will transform the construction industry
in the way of further digitalization development. However, the implementation of industry
revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction industry has generated variety of digital technologies
for the efficiency of a productive process such as artificial intelligence (AI), 3D printers, drone
technology, building design that boost prefabrication and modular construction, augmented
reality (AR), self-healing concrete, big data analytics, advanced GPS technology, demolition
robot, green building construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Industrialized
Building System (IBS) to improve the production in construction industry. By applying the
digital technologies, the prospect of construction industry will get production plans with further
automatic. At the same time, there will be further experience-oriented task and involve
consideration of the projects that will radically enhance the effectivity of the construction
industry. Also, the digital technology is the new tendency that brings toward the collection of
data and exchange the data in the construction process learning.
It is undeniable that the productivity growth in construction industry has stagnated.
Nowadays, the construction industry still relies on physical work done by humans, mechanical
technology and instituted functioning and business models to a great extent. However, the
contractors are interested in evolving industrial revolution 4.0 as the contractors want to render
technical assistance from cyber-physical systems to advocate autonomous work performance
and decentralization of strategic decision in Malaysian construction industry, As a matter of
fact, only newly have digital technologies begun to turn into the construction industry, the
situation progressively increased its infrastructure development plans, property and the other
built capitals are designed, structured, managed and maintained.
The digital technology that are generated in Malaysian construction industry during the
implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 has created Building Information Modeling (BIM),
which simulates solid and functional appearance of a building and its attach more importance
in the ability to make construction planning better and speed up the work process of architects,
engineers and contractors. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has the ability in visualizing
the design in a 3D environment such as allows the clients to go through preconstruction
building projects before the shovel hits to the ground. Based on my research has discovered
that there are many building projects in Malaysia that established the implementation of
Building Information Modeling (BIM). For instance, Merdeka 118 Tower uses Building
Information Modeling to design the tower which is visualized to be the second tallest building
in the world, Aspen Vision City, Penang and Multipurpose Hall of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn
Malaysia (UTHM) in Johor.
Through Building Information Modeling (BIM), there are few applications that can
helps engineers, contractors and architects to prepare building layout plans and building
designs to achieve a successful way of working. For instance, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD and
BIM 360 Design. In general, it indicates that Building Information Modeling gives important
data to the construction professionals, architecture and engineering to assist them in planning,
designing, constructing and operate the buildings and foundation with greater efficiency.
Therefore, Building Information Modeling has great advantages which using less workforce
and cost savings as well as to speed up the completion of a building project with fewer errors
and less wastage materials. At this moment of covid-19 pandemic, it should be noted that the
construction industry in Malaysia attach more importance to advanced technology which is
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the ideal plans. Its implementation is a main key to
guarantee the construction industry still under the competitiveness around the globe. However,
Malaysian government hopes to improve the adoption level of Building Information Modeling
in Malaysian construction sector. For example, the construction companies in Malaysia that I
know are adopting with Building Information Modeling (BIM) are Sunway Berhad and
Gamuda Berhad and UEM Sunrise Berhad.
Apart from Building Information Modeling (BIM), The varieties of intelligent
technologies that are generated in Malaysian construction industry during the implementation
of industrial revolution 4.0 which is 3D printers known as robotization of construction. For
example, Sika Malaysia is the only company possible to produce construction solution by using
3D printing on construction sites. 3D printing is a kind of useful technology with modular
design due to the movement, installation and maintenance are easy. 3D printers involve
application of digital CAD drawing by linking materials layer by layer to build 3D objects. The
purpose of using 3D printers in construction sector is to be able to print buildings and the
components of building. On my view, it leads the construction industry to the next stage which
data and exchange the data in the construction process learning.
It is undeniable that the productivity growth in construction industry has stagnated.
Nowadays, the construction industry still relies on physical work done by humans, mechanical
technology and instituted functioning and business models to a great extent. However, the
contractors are interested in evolving industrial revolution 4.0 as the contractors want to render
technical assistance from cyber-physical systems to advocate autonomous work performance
and decentralization of strategic decision in Malaysian construction industry, As a matter of
fact, only newly have digital technologies begun to turn into the construction industry, the
situation progressively increased its infrastructure development plans, property and the other
built capitals are designed, structured, managed and maintained.
The digital technology that are generated in Malaysian construction industry during the
implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 has created Building Information Modeling (BIM),
which simulates solid and functional appearance of a building and its attach more importance
in the ability to make construction planning better and speed up the work process of architects,
engineers and contractors. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has the ability in visualizing
the design in a 3D environment such as allows the clients to go through preconstruction
building projects before the shovel hits to the ground. Based on my research has discovered
that there are many building projects in Malaysia that established the implementation of
Building Information Modeling (BIM). For instance, Merdeka 118 Tower uses Building
Information Modeling to design the tower which is visualized to be the second tallest building
in the world, Aspen Vision City, Penang and Multipurpose Hall of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn
Malaysia (UTHM) in Johor.
Through Building Information Modeling (BIM), there are few applications that can
helps engineers, contractors and architects to prepare building layout plans and building
designs to achieve a successful way of working. For instance, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD and
BIM 360 Design. In general, it indicates that Building Information Modeling gives important
data to the construction professionals, architecture and engineering to assist them in planning,
designing, constructing and operate the buildings and foundation with greater efficiency.
Therefore, Building Information Modeling has great advantages which using less workforce
and cost savings as well as to speed up the completion of a building project with fewer errors
and less wastage materials. At this moment of covid-19 pandemic, it should be noted that the
construction industry in Malaysia attach more importance to advanced technology which is
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the ideal plans. Its implementation is a main key to
guarantee the construction industry still under the competitiveness around the globe. However,
Malaysian government hopes to improve the adoption level of Building Information Modeling
in Malaysian construction sector. For example, the construction companies in Malaysia that I
know are adopting with Building Information Modeling (BIM) are Sunway Berhad and
Gamuda Berhad and UEM Sunrise Berhad.
Apart from Building Information Modeling (BIM), The varieties of intelligent
technologies that are generated in Malaysian construction industry during the implementation
of industrial revolution 4.0 which is 3D printers known as robotization of construction. For
example, Sika Malaysia is the only company possible to produce construction solution by using
3D printing on construction sites. 3D printing is a kind of useful technology with modular
design due to the movement, installation and maintenance are easy. 3D printers involve
application of digital CAD drawing by linking materials layer by layer to build 3D objects. The
purpose of using 3D printers in construction sector is to be able to print buildings and the
components of building. On my view, it leads the construction industry to the next stage which
is 3D concrete printers. By using the 3D printers, it helps to produce concrete structures within
the time and cost savings without the need for framework. However, the construction
companies have analyzed and established extensive systems and prototypes needed to print a
building. Indeed, a prototype for building with 3D printer models able to accelerate the design
iteration and enhance the most appropriate visualization. Hence, it gives biggest help for
construction planners to detect the hidden problems and precarious situations on construction
sites. It also helps construction planner to keep away from undeveloped design as 3D printer is
able to use in freedom design even the building walls are curved or straight. Many construction
industries started to implement industrial revolution 4.0 by carried out 3D printing technique
due to it reduce the wastage in construction and the costs for manual labor is lower as well.
The technique also allows construction of buildings with great accuracy. Obviously, 3D
printers have the potential to innovate the Malaysian construction industry.
Furthermore, the digital technology that generated during the implementation of
industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction industry is drones, which help to monitor
the situation and the progress work on construction site. The building projects in Malaysia that
using drones as a vital tool such as Tun Razak Exchange (TRX). The latest drone technologies
are fully equipped with special high technology such as laser, infrared cameras, Wi-Fi, GPS,
video and high-fidelity loudspeaker system. The drones used on construction site are controlled
by ground control systems, which is a new remote cockpit that has been developed to give site
engineers to have a better view of what is going on around the construction sites. By monitoring
the situation in construction site, it not only helps to speed up the process in site mapping, it
can also overview image description and provide land contouring surveys. Besides, drones can
be used to measure the mass production few times a day in order to find out the problems of
the productivity for management.
Drone technologies provide many advantages in construction industry, which may
reduce the need for site engineers to visit construction sites and the drone technology will
increasing the frequency of spot checking to ensure the quality control. Also, drones allow
access to risky sites for capturing real-time images or videos of high-risk areas which the
engineers, contractors and architects cannot pass through easily such as towers, roofs and
bridges so that engineers, architects and contractors can have better information to make
decisions. However, the drones are becoming more common in Malaysia as they are perfect
for all kind of construction projects. In this case for the implementation of industrial revolution
4.0 in Malaysian construction industry, the drone technologies need to be thriven and
reinforced to ensure the construction work will be carried out smoothly even though without
the engineers at the construction site. On my view, with drone technologies, it encourages the
Malaysian construction industry implemented the industrial revolution 4.0 rapidly. For
example, Forest City project located in Johor, Malaysia.
In addition, the digital technology that helps contractors once the industrial revolution
4.0 has implemented is augmented reality (AR). It is effectively used in Malaysian construction
industry. Augmented reality is a useful technology by adding digital information to the real
world and placing in 3D view of the 2D set of plans, which can bring potential to the automotive
world. By using augmented reality in construction industry, the contractors and architects can
display the completed building models to the clients to make sure their requirements will be
fulfilled. Thus, the clients can look through on a very detailed level and rotate the structure in
the environment so that clients are possible to make decisions before the construction starts.
For example, the construction companies normally use tablets to propose the 3D building
models for improving client’s engagement on a construction site. The application for
augmented reality such as Autodesk Revit with a walkthrough video of the building models
the time and cost savings without the need for framework. However, the construction
companies have analyzed and established extensive systems and prototypes needed to print a
building. Indeed, a prototype for building with 3D printer models able to accelerate the design
iteration and enhance the most appropriate visualization. Hence, it gives biggest help for
construction planners to detect the hidden problems and precarious situations on construction
sites. It also helps construction planner to keep away from undeveloped design as 3D printer is
able to use in freedom design even the building walls are curved or straight. Many construction
industries started to implement industrial revolution 4.0 by carried out 3D printing technique
due to it reduce the wastage in construction and the costs for manual labor is lower as well.
The technique also allows construction of buildings with great accuracy. Obviously, 3D
printers have the potential to innovate the Malaysian construction industry.
Furthermore, the digital technology that generated during the implementation of
industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction industry is drones, which help to monitor
the situation and the progress work on construction site. The building projects in Malaysia that
using drones as a vital tool such as Tun Razak Exchange (TRX). The latest drone technologies
are fully equipped with special high technology such as laser, infrared cameras, Wi-Fi, GPS,
video and high-fidelity loudspeaker system. The drones used on construction site are controlled
by ground control systems, which is a new remote cockpit that has been developed to give site
engineers to have a better view of what is going on around the construction sites. By monitoring
the situation in construction site, it not only helps to speed up the process in site mapping, it
can also overview image description and provide land contouring surveys. Besides, drones can
be used to measure the mass production few times a day in order to find out the problems of
the productivity for management.
Drone technologies provide many advantages in construction industry, which may
reduce the need for site engineers to visit construction sites and the drone technology will
increasing the frequency of spot checking to ensure the quality control. Also, drones allow
access to risky sites for capturing real-time images or videos of high-risk areas which the
engineers, contractors and architects cannot pass through easily such as towers, roofs and
bridges so that engineers, architects and contractors can have better information to make
decisions. However, the drones are becoming more common in Malaysia as they are perfect
for all kind of construction projects. In this case for the implementation of industrial revolution
4.0 in Malaysian construction industry, the drone technologies need to be thriven and
reinforced to ensure the construction work will be carried out smoothly even though without
the engineers at the construction site. On my view, with drone technologies, it encourages the
Malaysian construction industry implemented the industrial revolution 4.0 rapidly. For
example, Forest City project located in Johor, Malaysia.
In addition, the digital technology that helps contractors once the industrial revolution
4.0 has implemented is augmented reality (AR). It is effectively used in Malaysian construction
industry. Augmented reality is a useful technology by adding digital information to the real
world and placing in 3D view of the 2D set of plans, which can bring potential to the automotive
world. By using augmented reality in construction industry, the contractors and architects can
display the completed building models to the clients to make sure their requirements will be
fulfilled. Thus, the clients can look through on a very detailed level and rotate the structure in
the environment so that clients are possible to make decisions before the construction starts.
For example, the construction companies normally use tablets to propose the 3D building
models for improving client’s engagement on a construction site. The application for
augmented reality such as Autodesk Revit with a walkthrough video of the building models
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such as how a pipe runs through a wall. Besides, augmented reality provides the workforce
with effective workplace safety training to reduce workers from being injured on construction
site. It also provides accurate construction measurements of the framework, building projects
and building materials to avoid the errors occur and time savings for construction. Today under
implementation industrial revolution 4.0, using augmented reality in construction industry is
on the rise because it is already showing remarkable progress to solve the biggest problems
that Malaysian construction industry has faced. For instance, IPM Professional Services Sdn
Bhd is evolving in various of mega construction projects such as Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)
and Merdeka PNB118 tower by providing augmented reality.
Moreover, the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 has leads the Malaysian
construction industry utilizes several types of robotic automation. To replace manual labors on
construction sites, there are robotic automation of the steel beam assembly and brick laying
robots have been used. For example, using CAD software. As I know, using robot automation
significantly reduces the time of construction work as well as improve the quality of
construction work and protect workers from dangerous working environment. One of the
robotic automations that is well known in construction sector, which is remote-controlled
demolition robots. When comes to dismantle structural components and crushing concrete of
the building on construction sites, remote-controlled demolition robots are much safer and
cheaper to get work done rapidly instead of using manual labors. Also, the telescopic arm of
the remote-controlled demolition robot can reach up to 5.5 meters once it is securely placed on
its outriggers as the outriggers have wider span for greater stability and high workload. Not
only remote-controlled demolition robots, but also autonomous vehicles are useful in
construction sites for moving earth and rubble without involves manual labors such as
autonomous drillers and excavators. To proof this, in Malaysian construction industry that
developed robotics automation in building project is Country Garden Danga Bay and Jade Hills
project by Gamuda Land. On my view, clearly that the robotic automations are the most
impactful in construction site nowadays. As construction industries in Malaysia look to
automatize for improving the efficiency and productivity in construction sites to avoid human
error happened, thus need for construction robots will progressively increase such as concrete
floor finishing robot.
Besides, adoption industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction industries must
have the digital technology, which is big data analytics. Based on the research, big data
analytics assists MASS Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) to improve the
construction of MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) Line become effective with most
appropriate process of design and minimize risk on construction site. Consequently, the
construction companies are necessarily to carry out big data in order to distinguish the figure
and possibilities in the risk to take all reasonable safety precautions on construction sites. For
example, the big data about climate, surrounding and traffic conditions can determine the best
stages of construction project to improve efficiency. By using big data analytics, it can be
supports construction companies to determine the cost-effective building projects and the
efficiency on management. Also, using big data analytics for cutting off the time period of
construction work, the reduction of costs and risks, it allows the construction companies to
have a better improvement in quality and the further enlargement of the productivity.
As I know, big data is integrated with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and
augmented reality (AR). Building Information Modeling is delegated with huge of data and
used to illustrate the whole building lifecycle to improve the overall building project so that
big data analytics will process and turn it into real time images to update the Building
Information Modeling (BIM) models at the same time, whereas augmented reality (AR) needed
with effective workplace safety training to reduce workers from being injured on construction
site. It also provides accurate construction measurements of the framework, building projects
and building materials to avoid the errors occur and time savings for construction. Today under
implementation industrial revolution 4.0, using augmented reality in construction industry is
on the rise because it is already showing remarkable progress to solve the biggest problems
that Malaysian construction industry has faced. For instance, IPM Professional Services Sdn
Bhd is evolving in various of mega construction projects such as Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)
and Merdeka PNB118 tower by providing augmented reality.
Moreover, the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 has leads the Malaysian
construction industry utilizes several types of robotic automation. To replace manual labors on
construction sites, there are robotic automation of the steel beam assembly and brick laying
robots have been used. For example, using CAD software. As I know, using robot automation
significantly reduces the time of construction work as well as improve the quality of
construction work and protect workers from dangerous working environment. One of the
robotic automations that is well known in construction sector, which is remote-controlled
demolition robots. When comes to dismantle structural components and crushing concrete of
the building on construction sites, remote-controlled demolition robots are much safer and
cheaper to get work done rapidly instead of using manual labors. Also, the telescopic arm of
the remote-controlled demolition robot can reach up to 5.5 meters once it is securely placed on
its outriggers as the outriggers have wider span for greater stability and high workload. Not
only remote-controlled demolition robots, but also autonomous vehicles are useful in
construction sites for moving earth and rubble without involves manual labors such as
autonomous drillers and excavators. To proof this, in Malaysian construction industry that
developed robotics automation in building project is Country Garden Danga Bay and Jade Hills
project by Gamuda Land. On my view, clearly that the robotic automations are the most
impactful in construction site nowadays. As construction industries in Malaysia look to
automatize for improving the efficiency and productivity in construction sites to avoid human
error happened, thus need for construction robots will progressively increase such as concrete
floor finishing robot.
Besides, adoption industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction industries must
have the digital technology, which is big data analytics. Based on the research, big data
analytics assists MASS Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) to improve the
construction of MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) Line become effective with most
appropriate process of design and minimize risk on construction site. Consequently, the
construction companies are necessarily to carry out big data in order to distinguish the figure
and possibilities in the risk to take all reasonable safety precautions on construction sites. For
example, the big data about climate, surrounding and traffic conditions can determine the best
stages of construction project to improve efficiency. By using big data analytics, it can be
supports construction companies to determine the cost-effective building projects and the
efficiency on management. Also, using big data analytics for cutting off the time period of
construction work, the reduction of costs and risks, it allows the construction companies to
have a better improvement in quality and the further enlargement of the productivity.
As I know, big data is integrated with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and
augmented reality (AR). Building Information Modeling is delegated with huge of data and
used to illustrate the whole building lifecycle to improve the overall building project so that
big data analytics will process and turn it into real time images to update the Building
Information Modeling (BIM) models at the same time, whereas augmented reality (AR) needed
big data as it enables the architects and contractors to obtain extra data through computer-
generated about the real world. Hence, big data analytics is a historical emerging digital
technology for boosting human vision. To proof of this refers to the building projects that has
been developed in Malaysia, a subcontractor can use data analytics from past construction
project which is Petronas Twin Tower to make accurate estimation of the specific material that
is needed for new building projects such as Merdeka PNB118 tower based on the excess of
variation. In the modern world with fully digital technology, big data analytics is one of the
most useful resources to take note of for the Malaysian construction industries that want to
improve their production levels and better understanding of construction time and material
costs with the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0.
Last but not least, the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 has emerged digital
technology which is artificial intelligence (AI) in construction industry. It should be noted that
artificial intelligence is linked with Building Information Modeling (BIM), robotics, drones,
augmented reality and big data analytics. Artificial intelligence can control automation for
repetitive construction works that raises productivity performance. However, construction
industries use artificial intelligence to analyze specific data of the building project for engineers,
architects and contractors to avoid error occurs on construction sites. It is necessary to
emphasize that 106 construction labors are killed on the sites in 2016 according to the records
from Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH). Thus, the building projects will
be hold up when the risk is detected by artificial intelligence. By using artificial intelligence, it
helps construction industries to collect more accurate human perception to cost savings,
minimize materials waste and improve the efficiency of construction projects with appropriate
workers and resources that required on a building project.
Artificial intelligence not only have the ability to reform Malaysian construction
industries in the implementation of a project, but also the artificial intelligence has the potential
to detect the building components based on its aspect, dimension and situation even if only a
part of the component is shown. There is a technique system for artificial intelligence to identify
and find out the mistakes in projects that has been executed. In fact, artificial intelligence can
be used to trace problems and provides solutions to avoid problems. On the other hand, through
the research that I found, some of the construction industries in Malaysia might have rejected
to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) this kind of high technology because of the higher cost that
needed. Today, the Malaysian construction industries are encouraged to perform artificial
intelligence as its predictive data modeling used to create the design for increases building life
cycle and enhance better design of buildings to make sure the systems for electrical, mechanical
and plumbing will not clash together. Malaysian government also aimed to move into industrial
revolution 4.0 with emerging the artificial intelligence for the Malaysian construction
industries. Obviously, the digital technology of artificial intelligence has indicated biggest
impact on the construction industries that currently implementing industrial revolution 4.0 in
long term.
All above elements have shown that the digital technologies during the implementation
industrial revolution 4.0 could enhance significant productivity advancement for many
Malaysian construction industries. On the other hand, it is undeniable that there are challenges
on the implementation industrial revolution 4.0 in the Malaysian construction industry. For
instance, the covid-19 cases in Malaysia has been expected to be more severe, thus the
Malaysian construction industries are forced to stagnate the building projects that are under
construction due to the ongoing pandemic. As is known to us all, the Malaysian government
reported that only the registered Grade 1 to 4 contractors are empowered to continue works on
construction site, whereas Grade 5 to 7 contractors are allowed to work from home. In this case,
generated about the real world. Hence, big data analytics is a historical emerging digital
technology for boosting human vision. To proof of this refers to the building projects that has
been developed in Malaysia, a subcontractor can use data analytics from past construction
project which is Petronas Twin Tower to make accurate estimation of the specific material that
is needed for new building projects such as Merdeka PNB118 tower based on the excess of
variation. In the modern world with fully digital technology, big data analytics is one of the
most useful resources to take note of for the Malaysian construction industries that want to
improve their production levels and better understanding of construction time and material
costs with the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0.
Last but not least, the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 has emerged digital
technology which is artificial intelligence (AI) in construction industry. It should be noted that
artificial intelligence is linked with Building Information Modeling (BIM), robotics, drones,
augmented reality and big data analytics. Artificial intelligence can control automation for
repetitive construction works that raises productivity performance. However, construction
industries use artificial intelligence to analyze specific data of the building project for engineers,
architects and contractors to avoid error occurs on construction sites. It is necessary to
emphasize that 106 construction labors are killed on the sites in 2016 according to the records
from Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH). Thus, the building projects will
be hold up when the risk is detected by artificial intelligence. By using artificial intelligence, it
helps construction industries to collect more accurate human perception to cost savings,
minimize materials waste and improve the efficiency of construction projects with appropriate
workers and resources that required on a building project.
Artificial intelligence not only have the ability to reform Malaysian construction
industries in the implementation of a project, but also the artificial intelligence has the potential
to detect the building components based on its aspect, dimension and situation even if only a
part of the component is shown. There is a technique system for artificial intelligence to identify
and find out the mistakes in projects that has been executed. In fact, artificial intelligence can
be used to trace problems and provides solutions to avoid problems. On the other hand, through
the research that I found, some of the construction industries in Malaysia might have rejected
to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) this kind of high technology because of the higher cost that
needed. Today, the Malaysian construction industries are encouraged to perform artificial
intelligence as its predictive data modeling used to create the design for increases building life
cycle and enhance better design of buildings to make sure the systems for electrical, mechanical
and plumbing will not clash together. Malaysian government also aimed to move into industrial
revolution 4.0 with emerging the artificial intelligence for the Malaysian construction
industries. Obviously, the digital technology of artificial intelligence has indicated biggest
impact on the construction industries that currently implementing industrial revolution 4.0 in
long term.
All above elements have shown that the digital technologies during the implementation
industrial revolution 4.0 could enhance significant productivity advancement for many
Malaysian construction industries. On the other hand, it is undeniable that there are challenges
on the implementation industrial revolution 4.0 in the Malaysian construction industry. For
instance, the covid-19 cases in Malaysia has been expected to be more severe, thus the
Malaysian construction industries are forced to stagnate the building projects that are under
construction due to the ongoing pandemic. As is known to us all, the Malaysian government
reported that only the registered Grade 1 to 4 contractors are empowered to continue works on
construction site, whereas Grade 5 to 7 contractors are allowed to work from home. In this case,
it is clear that automation will lead up construction companies laid off many workers and
replacing them with the employees that have the digital skills in operational work or with
automation machines that can do the task cheaper.
The challenges faced by managers when implementing industrial revolution 4.0 in
Malaysian construction industry which is skilled labors shortage. Regarding to the news
reported from Malaysian Employers Federation executive director that lack of skilled labors
will drag the construction industries in economy to uprise the value chain. Strictly speaking
that the skilled labors shortage shown the greatest threat to the construction industry in
Malaysian. This is because skilled labors shortage will impact on construction economy,
growth of productivity and the performance of a building project. The implementation of
industrial revolution 4.0 always need the employees to have strong tendency towards
digitalization and acquire a new set of digital skills. For instance, Malaysian government and
private construction sectors are possible to enrich the employees with higher digital knowledge
and greater competency about new construction technologies.
Besides, the government and private construction sectors can also upgrade the low-
skilled labors with training program and extra educational resources more often to reform the
standard of production levels in construction industries such as provide appropriate
understanding of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) software which is Revit and
AutoCAD. In fact, enhancing skilled labors can lead the construction companies will accelerate
transformation in the construction site with more robotics automation and machines automation
into routine operational. It seems that this challenge might use up a longer period to solve.
However, the Malaysian construction industries must take an action strictly before they move
towards to industrial revolution 4.0 digital technologies.
The next challenge for the construction industries which is high cost needed for
adopting industrial revolution 4.0. With carrying through industrial revolution 4.0, the essential
of digital technologies such as drones, augmented reality, robotics, Building Information
Modeling (BIM), 3D printers and others are required in construction industries to develop a
building project. As is known to us all, this transformation will require an enormous funds in a
new digital technology which lead the construction industries in Malaysia faced the difficulty
into the development of the industrial revolution 4.0, thereby the government and private
construction sectors must pay attention to the risks. On my view, Malaysian government are
encouraged to provide capital and financial investment towards for the application of industrial
revolution 4.0 digital technologies.
Apart from implementation of digital technologies is costly, there is still have high costs
for machines and robotics automation maintenance. For example, the unprecedented outbreak
and ongoing covid-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the construction projects in Malaysia as
the construction project delayed will cause the costs for the digital technologies and time have
exceeded. Not only delay in project completion but also some of the building projects were
abandoned such as 253 building projects abandoned since 2009 with reference to the
government. Therefore, there are many construction companies in Malaysian failure to
complete the projects at the specific cost and time. This will cause Malaysian construction
industries harder to implement industrial revolution 4.0.
The next most challenging when implementing industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian
construction industries which is lack of alertness on the use of cyber-physical systems (CPS).
Nowadays, cyber-physical system such as internet of things (IoT) will rapidly cause data
security prone to threats risk. The construction industries that used more digital technologies
such as big data analytics, artificial intelligence when carry out a building project with lack of
replacing them with the employees that have the digital skills in operational work or with
automation machines that can do the task cheaper.
The challenges faced by managers when implementing industrial revolution 4.0 in
Malaysian construction industry which is skilled labors shortage. Regarding to the news
reported from Malaysian Employers Federation executive director that lack of skilled labors
will drag the construction industries in economy to uprise the value chain. Strictly speaking
that the skilled labors shortage shown the greatest threat to the construction industry in
Malaysian. This is because skilled labors shortage will impact on construction economy,
growth of productivity and the performance of a building project. The implementation of
industrial revolution 4.0 always need the employees to have strong tendency towards
digitalization and acquire a new set of digital skills. For instance, Malaysian government and
private construction sectors are possible to enrich the employees with higher digital knowledge
and greater competency about new construction technologies.
Besides, the government and private construction sectors can also upgrade the low-
skilled labors with training program and extra educational resources more often to reform the
standard of production levels in construction industries such as provide appropriate
understanding of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) software which is Revit and
AutoCAD. In fact, enhancing skilled labors can lead the construction companies will accelerate
transformation in the construction site with more robotics automation and machines automation
into routine operational. It seems that this challenge might use up a longer period to solve.
However, the Malaysian construction industries must take an action strictly before they move
towards to industrial revolution 4.0 digital technologies.
The next challenge for the construction industries which is high cost needed for
adopting industrial revolution 4.0. With carrying through industrial revolution 4.0, the essential
of digital technologies such as drones, augmented reality, robotics, Building Information
Modeling (BIM), 3D printers and others are required in construction industries to develop a
building project. As is known to us all, this transformation will require an enormous funds in a
new digital technology which lead the construction industries in Malaysia faced the difficulty
into the development of the industrial revolution 4.0, thereby the government and private
construction sectors must pay attention to the risks. On my view, Malaysian government are
encouraged to provide capital and financial investment towards for the application of industrial
revolution 4.0 digital technologies.
Apart from implementation of digital technologies is costly, there is still have high costs
for machines and robotics automation maintenance. For example, the unprecedented outbreak
and ongoing covid-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the construction projects in Malaysia as
the construction project delayed will cause the costs for the digital technologies and time have
exceeded. Not only delay in project completion but also some of the building projects were
abandoned such as 253 building projects abandoned since 2009 with reference to the
government. Therefore, there are many construction companies in Malaysian failure to
complete the projects at the specific cost and time. This will cause Malaysian construction
industries harder to implement industrial revolution 4.0.
The next most challenging when implementing industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian
construction industries which is lack of alertness on the use of cyber-physical systems (CPS).
Nowadays, cyber-physical system such as internet of things (IoT) will rapidly cause data
security prone to threats risk. The construction industries that used more digital technologies
such as big data analytics, artificial intelligence when carry out a building project with lack of
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reinforcement in database security will lead to data theft and attacks by hackers as many
construction companies only place emphasize on sending information quickly to increase the
productivity of project. Even though the growing tendency of employing new digital
technologies in construction projects will lead up the activities of construction companies very
well, but there is still has data security crisis. It is clearly to say that data leakage and
information exchange in construction industries when implementing industrial revolution 4.0
would issue in a badly risk environment and it will be increasing several information
technology (IT) security concerns to the database.
Based on the research, the cases of data have been hacked in Malaysian construction
companies are getting severe. There is not only the problem of digital technologies will occur
data leaks, it can be human errors from the behavior of the company employees. In this case,
the construction industries must attach more importance to unresolved problems about data
privacy and data security which related with the application of external data. This is because
the construction industries in Malaysian intend to avoid their reputation of the companies from
being damage and also avoid suffer from huge losses in the costs of production. Hence, data
security and data protection are clearly important to a successful construction project which
will easily bring challenges for implementation of industrial revolution 4.0.
The last challenge faced by the Malaysian construction industries during the
implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 which is human factors. Human factors refer to the
gap between human and automation. Majority of the labors in construction industries are facing
a severe problem during the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 that they will be
replaced by automation especially at this ongoing covid-19 pandemic. The Malaysian
government has mentioned that it is a wise choice to limit the labors on site due to social
distancing during this covid-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the automation robotics and automated
vehicles are able to carry on the building projects in construction site for the whole day, even
though there are no labors on site. This challenge may give a significant impact on labors that
they will lose their jobs.
As far as I know, the production in Malaysian construction industries mostly rely on
workforce. However, they need to change their thought fully when adapting to the new digital
technologies. In Malaysia, the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 in construction
industry is still on primary stage, thus the labors are encouraged to gain more knowledge and
extra qualification to prevent the gap between human and automation has generated. Obviously,
the labors that need to gain more knowledge in automation is especially foreign labors. It is
undeniable that many of the foreign labors do not have enough experience in handling the
automation on construction site. This issue will cause the foreign labors incapable to cope with
huge construction projects. For this reason, the research has demonstrated automation robotics
will be combined in the future economy plans as the robotics are also managed to take over the
duty of labors which they are unable to finish at home. To evolve the construction industries
from manpower to automation robotics and vehicles, it can improve productivity growth and
high efficiency on construction site. This will be shown an obvious gap between human and
automation in construction industries when they implementing industrial revolution 4.0.
Nonetheless of the challenges faced during the implementation of industrial revolution
4.0, the construction industries in Malaysia are required to improvise and get used to the
changing on worldwide economy at any time. However, Malaysian construction industries in
being available to develop industrial revolution 4.0 technologies is a key that will help to
overcome the challenges faced today and in the future. As is known to us all, there are still
many advantages for the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 in the construction sector.
construction companies only place emphasize on sending information quickly to increase the
productivity of project. Even though the growing tendency of employing new digital
technologies in construction projects will lead up the activities of construction companies very
well, but there is still has data security crisis. It is clearly to say that data leakage and
information exchange in construction industries when implementing industrial revolution 4.0
would issue in a badly risk environment and it will be increasing several information
technology (IT) security concerns to the database.
Based on the research, the cases of data have been hacked in Malaysian construction
companies are getting severe. There is not only the problem of digital technologies will occur
data leaks, it can be human errors from the behavior of the company employees. In this case,
the construction industries must attach more importance to unresolved problems about data
privacy and data security which related with the application of external data. This is because
the construction industries in Malaysian intend to avoid their reputation of the companies from
being damage and also avoid suffer from huge losses in the costs of production. Hence, data
security and data protection are clearly important to a successful construction project which
will easily bring challenges for implementation of industrial revolution 4.0.
The last challenge faced by the Malaysian construction industries during the
implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 which is human factors. Human factors refer to the
gap between human and automation. Majority of the labors in construction industries are facing
a severe problem during the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 that they will be
replaced by automation especially at this ongoing covid-19 pandemic. The Malaysian
government has mentioned that it is a wise choice to limit the labors on site due to social
distancing during this covid-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the automation robotics and automated
vehicles are able to carry on the building projects in construction site for the whole day, even
though there are no labors on site. This challenge may give a significant impact on labors that
they will lose their jobs.
As far as I know, the production in Malaysian construction industries mostly rely on
workforce. However, they need to change their thought fully when adapting to the new digital
technologies. In Malaysia, the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 in construction
industry is still on primary stage, thus the labors are encouraged to gain more knowledge and
extra qualification to prevent the gap between human and automation has generated. Obviously,
the labors that need to gain more knowledge in automation is especially foreign labors. It is
undeniable that many of the foreign labors do not have enough experience in handling the
automation on construction site. This issue will cause the foreign labors incapable to cope with
huge construction projects. For this reason, the research has demonstrated automation robotics
will be combined in the future economy plans as the robotics are also managed to take over the
duty of labors which they are unable to finish at home. To evolve the construction industries
from manpower to automation robotics and vehicles, it can improve productivity growth and
high efficiency on construction site. This will be shown an obvious gap between human and
automation in construction industries when they implementing industrial revolution 4.0.
Nonetheless of the challenges faced during the implementation of industrial revolution
4.0, the construction industries in Malaysia are required to improvise and get used to the
changing on worldwide economy at any time. However, Malaysian construction industries in
being available to develop industrial revolution 4.0 technologies is a key that will help to
overcome the challenges faced today and in the future. As is known to us all, there are still
many advantages for the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 in the construction sector.
It should be noted that the advantages in implementation industrial revolution 4.0 are much the
same as the advantages of the digital technology evolution.
The first advantage of implementing industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction
industry is increasing safety awareness of the workers. All of the autonomous robotics,
autonomous vehicles and database which are completely linked with the Internet of Things
(IoT) had been generated through the adoption of industrial revolution 4.0. Nowadays,
construction sites accidents have seen a boom in and the accidents may cause the workers death
and injuries. Therefore, the automation technologies can help the construction industries to
enhance workplace safety in long term. By implementing industrial revolution 4.0, the
construction companies able to use the Internet of Things (IoT) to detect the hazards on
construction sites. In Malaysia, the most common hazards happened in construction site such
as failure in the lifting operations, working at the height building, failure in handling materials,
trench collapses and so on.
Based on the research shown that the fatal accident happened to a Bangladeshi worker
due to the rebar fell in Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project at Semantan site in Kuala Lumpur.
However, the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 with automation digital technologies
can help to enhance the safety of labors at the construction site by monitoring their jobs through
the systems. The improvement in technology such as Industrialized Building System (IBS) is
a technique with using 4D planning machines to help the workers show them where the exactly
place to keep the tools and equipment safely. In this case, the government and construction
sectors strictly enforce for implementing industrial revolution 4.0 on today and in the future to
ensure the safety and health of labors at the construction site. Also, implementing industrial
revolution 4.0 with integrated cyber-physical systems (CPS) can avoid the accident happened
on construction site. Contractors, engineers, architects and labors can also have awareness with
the use of smart technologies whenever an accident occurs. It is clearly show that the
automation of machines totally needed to help the construction industries in Malaysia to spot
the risk and hazards.
In addition, the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction
industry on today has become more established in construction projects. The advantage not
only increase safety awareness of the workers, but it also provides the advantage which is
consists enhance productivity on construction site. The construction sector will become
dynamic due to a commitment to innovation in technologies and the process of technological
change. In this digital technology generation, the workers are required to have smart technology
such as having tablets or a smartphone which are provided by the construction industries, so
that workers are able to fulfill the task immediately for satisfy the demands from their clients
about the building project. In short, it should be noted to the companies in implementing
industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction industries, the higher productivity in
construction industries, the greater efficiency in usage of building materials. For instance, The
Exchange 106 building was constructed completion by high performance material in insulated
glass and high quality of ceiling finishes.
However, with the smart technologies, contractors, engineers and architects can reduce
of wasting time to find out the previous project that already completed through the big data
analytics. This technique can lead them to emerge a quick solution about the current issues and
have a perceptible improvement in productivity. Besides, as the technology is changing rapidly
during the industrial revolution 4.0, the construction industry in Malaysia is facing great
complexity of design, new variation of building materials, green technology building and so
on. In this case, the productivity on construction site will be improved due to the workers are
employing variety of software in building project during industrial revolution 4.0. The software
same as the advantages of the digital technology evolution.
The first advantage of implementing industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction
industry is increasing safety awareness of the workers. All of the autonomous robotics,
autonomous vehicles and database which are completely linked with the Internet of Things
(IoT) had been generated through the adoption of industrial revolution 4.0. Nowadays,
construction sites accidents have seen a boom in and the accidents may cause the workers death
and injuries. Therefore, the automation technologies can help the construction industries to
enhance workplace safety in long term. By implementing industrial revolution 4.0, the
construction companies able to use the Internet of Things (IoT) to detect the hazards on
construction sites. In Malaysia, the most common hazards happened in construction site such
as failure in the lifting operations, working at the height building, failure in handling materials,
trench collapses and so on.
Based on the research shown that the fatal accident happened to a Bangladeshi worker
due to the rebar fell in Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project at Semantan site in Kuala Lumpur.
However, the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 with automation digital technologies
can help to enhance the safety of labors at the construction site by monitoring their jobs through
the systems. The improvement in technology such as Industrialized Building System (IBS) is
a technique with using 4D planning machines to help the workers show them where the exactly
place to keep the tools and equipment safely. In this case, the government and construction
sectors strictly enforce for implementing industrial revolution 4.0 on today and in the future to
ensure the safety and health of labors at the construction site. Also, implementing industrial
revolution 4.0 with integrated cyber-physical systems (CPS) can avoid the accident happened
on construction site. Contractors, engineers, architects and labors can also have awareness with
the use of smart technologies whenever an accident occurs. It is clearly show that the
automation of machines totally needed to help the construction industries in Malaysia to spot
the risk and hazards.
In addition, the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction
industry on today has become more established in construction projects. The advantage not
only increase safety awareness of the workers, but it also provides the advantage which is
consists enhance productivity on construction site. The construction sector will become
dynamic due to a commitment to innovation in technologies and the process of technological
change. In this digital technology generation, the workers are required to have smart technology
such as having tablets or a smartphone which are provided by the construction industries, so
that workers are able to fulfill the task immediately for satisfy the demands from their clients
about the building project. In short, it should be noted to the companies in implementing
industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction industries, the higher productivity in
construction industries, the greater efficiency in usage of building materials. For instance, The
Exchange 106 building was constructed completion by high performance material in insulated
glass and high quality of ceiling finishes.
However, with the smart technologies, contractors, engineers and architects can reduce
of wasting time to find out the previous project that already completed through the big data
analytics. This technique can lead them to emerge a quick solution about the current issues and
have a perceptible improvement in productivity. Besides, as the technology is changing rapidly
during the industrial revolution 4.0, the construction industry in Malaysia is facing great
complexity of design, new variation of building materials, green technology building and so
on. In this case, the productivity on construction site will be improved due to the workers are
employing variety of software in building project during industrial revolution 4.0. The software
that will accelerate the production levels which are Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD and Building
Information Modeling (BIM). For the Malaysian construction industry in employing Building
Information Modeling (BIM), it is a useful tool which helps the companies to detect and fix
the problems before the project starts and thus the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0
can boosts productivity of a construction industry. From my point of view, productivity
improvement on developing sustainable buildings in Malaysian construction industries during
the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 is a key to long term growth.
Furthermore, the next advantage in implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 in
Malaysian construction industry is cost savings as well as time savings. There is no doubt that
a construction industry intends to achieve a successful construction project should not only
concentrate on the quality control activities, but also cost and time. In order to control the cost
and time of construction projects, the companies have to be ensured the projects are
accomplished within the deadline given by the clients. Time control on the completion of
construction projects is one of the benefits in implementing industrial revolution 4.0
technologies, another benefit of automation is controlling the working time of labors on
construction site. As is known to us all, Malaysian construction industries always involve heavy
workloads. Before the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0, the labors were being forced
to working overtime on site due to the huge construction projects need to be completed within
short period with shortage labors and also without automation techniques. However, the
implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction industry believed that
emergence of digitalization and automation techniques in a project can lead to project time
control and minimize the project cost. For instance, using prefabrication and modular
construction and robotics. With the rapid development of industrial revolution 4.0 with
automated technology for cost savings and time control, there are less labors and fewer
materials needed on construction site.
As I just mentioned, prefabricated and modular construction needs fewer materials and
less wastage which can reduce the construction materials costs and it helps engineers save time
to build better than on-site construction. It also allows the construction industry in developing
prefabrication and modular construction able to take on loads of projects at a time just same as
robotics. In Malaysia, there are few construction companies develop modular system on
building projects to reach cost efficiency in a specific time such as Cool Terrace House in Johor
and Malaysian Army Barrack in Sarawak. Moreover, with automated robotics such as remote-
controlled demolition robots. Remote-controlled demolition robots can deliver a cheaper
outcome for construction industries as it can work day and night to demolish buildings at the
end of life cycle rapidly. Nowadays, remote-controlled demolition robots are widely used in
Malaysia construction industry. For example, Central Geo Sdn Bhd, Jing Sheng Construction
& Engineering Sdn Bhd and Spectech Construction Sdn Bhd. The construction projects that
are completed by Jing Sheng Construction & Engineering Sdn Bhd with employed remote-
controlled demolition robots such as The Garden, Mid Valley City and Hilton Garden, Chow
Kit. Hence, the Malaysian construction industries in implementing industrial revolution 4.0
with using remote-controlled demolition robots are cost-effective and time savings in the long
term. Briefly, the performance of cost and time plays a fundamental role for the implementation
of industrial revolution 4.0.
Last but not least, the advantage for implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 in
Malaysian construction industry associated with all above points is to increase competitiveness.
Without doubt, technology will urge Malaysian construction sector to the future of the global
construction sector. Therefore, it will have great influence on the construction industry that will
look very different to the one we see at the present time. This shown that the implementation
Information Modeling (BIM). For the Malaysian construction industry in employing Building
Information Modeling (BIM), it is a useful tool which helps the companies to detect and fix
the problems before the project starts and thus the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0
can boosts productivity of a construction industry. From my point of view, productivity
improvement on developing sustainable buildings in Malaysian construction industries during
the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 is a key to long term growth.
Furthermore, the next advantage in implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 in
Malaysian construction industry is cost savings as well as time savings. There is no doubt that
a construction industry intends to achieve a successful construction project should not only
concentrate on the quality control activities, but also cost and time. In order to control the cost
and time of construction projects, the companies have to be ensured the projects are
accomplished within the deadline given by the clients. Time control on the completion of
construction projects is one of the benefits in implementing industrial revolution 4.0
technologies, another benefit of automation is controlling the working time of labors on
construction site. As is known to us all, Malaysian construction industries always involve heavy
workloads. Before the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0, the labors were being forced
to working overtime on site due to the huge construction projects need to be completed within
short period with shortage labors and also without automation techniques. However, the
implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction industry believed that
emergence of digitalization and automation techniques in a project can lead to project time
control and minimize the project cost. For instance, using prefabrication and modular
construction and robotics. With the rapid development of industrial revolution 4.0 with
automated technology for cost savings and time control, there are less labors and fewer
materials needed on construction site.
As I just mentioned, prefabricated and modular construction needs fewer materials and
less wastage which can reduce the construction materials costs and it helps engineers save time
to build better than on-site construction. It also allows the construction industry in developing
prefabrication and modular construction able to take on loads of projects at a time just same as
robotics. In Malaysia, there are few construction companies develop modular system on
building projects to reach cost efficiency in a specific time such as Cool Terrace House in Johor
and Malaysian Army Barrack in Sarawak. Moreover, with automated robotics such as remote-
controlled demolition robots. Remote-controlled demolition robots can deliver a cheaper
outcome for construction industries as it can work day and night to demolish buildings at the
end of life cycle rapidly. Nowadays, remote-controlled demolition robots are widely used in
Malaysia construction industry. For example, Central Geo Sdn Bhd, Jing Sheng Construction
& Engineering Sdn Bhd and Spectech Construction Sdn Bhd. The construction projects that
are completed by Jing Sheng Construction & Engineering Sdn Bhd with employed remote-
controlled demolition robots such as The Garden, Mid Valley City and Hilton Garden, Chow
Kit. Hence, the Malaysian construction industries in implementing industrial revolution 4.0
with using remote-controlled demolition robots are cost-effective and time savings in the long
term. Briefly, the performance of cost and time plays a fundamental role for the implementation
of industrial revolution 4.0.
Last but not least, the advantage for implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 in
Malaysian construction industry associated with all above points is to increase competitiveness.
Without doubt, technology will urge Malaysian construction sector to the future of the global
construction sector. Therefore, it will have great influence on the construction industry that will
look very different to the one we see at the present time. This shown that the implementation
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of industrial revolution 4.0 in the construction industry is rapidly redefining the sets of ability
and technology competencies needed to enhance the competitiveness of construction industries.
With automation in construction industries, the contractors able to provide higher quality
products for the clients, increase interaction among construction professionals and provides
better working environment for employees which can helps the construction companies to stay
competitive. In recent years, Malaysian construction industry was triggered by the
development of industrial revolution 4.0 with technology applications such as green technology
building. By evolving green technology building in this competitive environment, the
companies will more towards in enhancing the quality of construction projects to meet the
highest standard that can have better performance over the life cycle.
Applications of green technologies in construction industries Malaysian is commonly
used for developing sustainable buildings. For instance, the green technology building project
has been developed in Malaysia is Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), Menara Sarawak Energy and
Bandar Rimbayu Township and so on. In fact, Malaysian construction industries have the
competency to compete with other countries as the quality of output is increased. Hence, this
fact proves the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction industry
not only can improve competitiveness, but also has the capability to boost global income levels
and enhance the quality of life for populations around the globe. Importantly, Malaysian
construction company can efficiently bring up long collaboration over the company border with
increasing competitiveness. Overall, the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 consist of
many benefits to the construction industry as it improves safety, saves time and costs, improves
competitiveness and increase productivity of construction work.
In conclusion, Malaysian construction industry is one of the most dynamic sectors
compared with other sectors. Obviously, the road towards implementation of the industrial
revolution 4.0 production concept to a whole new level is growing in popularity as it was
triggered by the adoption of digitalization and automation which is a modern construction
process that encouraged by Malaysian government. In general, it indicates the implementation
of digital technologies which refers to the industrial revolution 4.0 is key to operate the ideal
construction industries for emerging the excellent performance of contractors, engineers and
architects. By manufacturing the structural of buildings, the components of building and the
building equipment, robotic technologies have been developed in the construction industry
which we known as construction automation technologies in the implementation of industrial
revolution 4.0. That is why the construction industries with a successful adoption industrial
revolution 4.0, the new digital skills are required within the workforce plays a fundamental
role. As a result, the changes for advancing digitalization and automation will thrive in the
construction industry.
It is undeniable that industrial revolution 4.0 gives a very biggest impact to the
construction industries in Malaysia economic due to it helps construction industries enhance
better quality of construction work and reduce costs and time for a building project. In spite of
the advantages given during the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0, the construction
industries in Malaysian still encountering severe difficulties to adopt industrial revolution 4.0
aspects. Accordingly, the Malaysian government and construction industries are necessarily to
have association to defeat the challenges that faced when developing industrial revolution 4.0.
on today and in the future. As I just mentioned above, there are many challenges as well as
benefits for implementing industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction industries. Hence,
it seems that implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 gives a full particular contribution to
Malaysian construction industry.
and technology competencies needed to enhance the competitiveness of construction industries.
With automation in construction industries, the contractors able to provide higher quality
products for the clients, increase interaction among construction professionals and provides
better working environment for employees which can helps the construction companies to stay
competitive. In recent years, Malaysian construction industry was triggered by the
development of industrial revolution 4.0 with technology applications such as green technology
building. By evolving green technology building in this competitive environment, the
companies will more towards in enhancing the quality of construction projects to meet the
highest standard that can have better performance over the life cycle.
Applications of green technologies in construction industries Malaysian is commonly
used for developing sustainable buildings. For instance, the green technology building project
has been developed in Malaysia is Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), Menara Sarawak Energy and
Bandar Rimbayu Township and so on. In fact, Malaysian construction industries have the
competency to compete with other countries as the quality of output is increased. Hence, this
fact proves the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction industry
not only can improve competitiveness, but also has the capability to boost global income levels
and enhance the quality of life for populations around the globe. Importantly, Malaysian
construction company can efficiently bring up long collaboration over the company border with
increasing competitiveness. Overall, the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 consist of
many benefits to the construction industry as it improves safety, saves time and costs, improves
competitiveness and increase productivity of construction work.
In conclusion, Malaysian construction industry is one of the most dynamic sectors
compared with other sectors. Obviously, the road towards implementation of the industrial
revolution 4.0 production concept to a whole new level is growing in popularity as it was
triggered by the adoption of digitalization and automation which is a modern construction
process that encouraged by Malaysian government. In general, it indicates the implementation
of digital technologies which refers to the industrial revolution 4.0 is key to operate the ideal
construction industries for emerging the excellent performance of contractors, engineers and
architects. By manufacturing the structural of buildings, the components of building and the
building equipment, robotic technologies have been developed in the construction industry
which we known as construction automation technologies in the implementation of industrial
revolution 4.0. That is why the construction industries with a successful adoption industrial
revolution 4.0, the new digital skills are required within the workforce plays a fundamental
role. As a result, the changes for advancing digitalization and automation will thrive in the
construction industry.
It is undeniable that industrial revolution 4.0 gives a very biggest impact to the
construction industries in Malaysia economic due to it helps construction industries enhance
better quality of construction work and reduce costs and time for a building project. In spite of
the advantages given during the implementation of industrial revolution 4.0, the construction
industries in Malaysian still encountering severe difficulties to adopt industrial revolution 4.0
aspects. Accordingly, the Malaysian government and construction industries are necessarily to
have association to defeat the challenges that faced when developing industrial revolution 4.0.
on today and in the future. As I just mentioned above, there are many challenges as well as
benefits for implementing industrial revolution 4.0 in Malaysian construction industries. Hence,
it seems that implementation of industrial revolution 4.0 gives a full particular contribution to
Malaysian construction industry.
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