Industrialised Building System use encouraged: Maslan
Published on: Fri, Jul 18, 2025 Text Size: Ahmad Maslan said the move could help reduce costs and construction time, while also minimising the risk of damage to IBS materials. - Bernama pic for illustration only. TAWAU: Contractors using the Industrialised Building System (IBS) in government and major projects are encouraged to produce components in situ or adjacent to the project site. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the move could help reduce costs and construction time, while also minimising the risk of damage to IBS materials.
Advertisement 'This came after I agreed to the proposal by the contractor for the Armed Forces Family Housing (RKAT) project at Kabota Camp here to establish a temporary site for IBS components. 'It is more economical if the IBS material moulds are made in situ. I believe this is a good solution for government projects. 'Otherwise, the materials would have to be transported by trailer from the Sedco factory in Kota Kinabalu,' he told reporters after inspecting the progress of the additional multi-class RKAT construction project, here, Thursday. According to him, transporting materials to Tawau by trailer took 12 hours and posed various risks, including possible damage to IBS poles. Meanwhile, Ahmad said the additional multi-class RKAT construction project at Kabota Camp, worth RM97 million, must be completed by Oct 31 next year, as scheduled. 'There will be no third extension of time (EOT). Two EOTs have already been granted. This is a very urgent and necessary project. Once completed, it will greatly benefit military personnel and their families by easing their burden of high rental costs outside,' he said. The project at Kabota Camp comprises nine blocks of Class G, C1, E and F apartment units, as well as bungalows, semi-detached houses, a multipurpose court and a playground.
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