Development of a Database for Precast Works' Production Rates

The objective of the research is to develop a reliable production rates database for
precast construction works. It is due to no formal database for the production rates of
precast construction in Malaysia. This research is mainly a starting point towards
developing a new database in construction industry.
These projects will mainly focusing on three of the industrialized construction systems
provided by CIDB that are precast concrete framing, panel and box system, precast steel
framing system, precast block work system.
The main method used within the project is the Survey Research Method where
questionnaires and interviews are the tools used in order to obtain the full information
needed various respondents. Questionnaires designed based on its suitability with the
respondent general needs and preference. The study sample is chosen as such, as it is
rather convenient in terms of distance for the author to conducts research within that
particular area and it is two of the most developing state in Malaysia. The research
implemented in the project shall be in the form of survey research method, which
utilized questionnaire and interview methods.
Questionnaire has been submitted to selected contractors and IBS manufacturer (by
means of random sampling) located within Peninsular Malaysia and the responds
received has been compiled and analyzed.