WHAT IS INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SYSTEM (IBS)

WHAT IS INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SYSTEM (IBS)
An Industrialised Building System (IBS) refers to a technique of construction whereby components are manufactured in a controlled environment - either onsite or offsite - placed and assembled into construction works.
The term IBS is used in Malaysia, whereas it is also known as Pre-fabricated/Pre-fab Construction, Modern Method of Construction (MMC) and Off-site Construction in the rest of the world.
The five commonly used IBS types in Malaysia are:

1.Precast concrete framing, panel and box systems;
2.Steel framework systems;
3.Prefabricated timber framing systems;
4.Steel framing systems; and
5.Blockwork systems

What are the benefits of using IBS?
Results in high-quality products and minimum waste, due to a factory work environment that is easier to control.
Results in elimination of conventional timber props and an obvious decrease of supporting materials, through the use of complete assembly elements or prop system for the onsite casting process.
Results in a stronger and safer work platform, produced through a complete assembly element.
Results in faster completion, due to the introduction of prefabricated components to replace onsite fabrication.
Results in a safer, cleaner and more organized site, due to the reduction of construction waste, site workers and prefabricated construction materials; and
Results in a cheaper total construction cost, resulting from the above factors.

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