N.S. Lop

Universiti Teknologi MARA

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A Literature Review of Ergonomics Risk Factors in Construction Industry

Procedia Engineering (2011)

N. Jaffar Asniza Hamimi Abdul Tharim I.F. Mohd-Kamar N.S. Lop

The purpose of this paper is to overview the ergonomics risk factors in construction industry. The objective is to give a basic introduction and clear definition of ergonomic. The study will include the ergonomics risk factors in relation of human and their nature of work. Based on the literature, the most significant ergonomics risk factors are awkward posture in handling job task, force and repetition of specific movement including vibration. Other ergonomics risk factor includes uncomfortable static position, contact stress of muscles and tendon and also extreme temperature condition. This study will enhance the awareness of the risk factors which may occur in the construction industry.

10.1016/j.proeng.2011.11.142

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Ergonomic Risk Controls in Construction Industry- A Literature Review

Procedia Engineering (2011)

Asniza Hamimi Abdul Tharim N. Jaffar N.S. Lop I.F. Mohd-Kamar

This paper overview the ergonomics risk control in construction industry. The objective is to give a basic introduction of ergonomic in construction industry and risk controls in relation to minimize the ergonomics risk factors. The study will highlight five (5) significant ergonomics risk controls. Better communication and management control will enhance ergonomics implementation in the workplace. It is followed by the appropriate ergonomics design, organization training and education. Written ergonomics program statement which outlines the goals and plans for the organization ergonomic program are also essential in order to reduce the ergonomics risk factors.

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Participatory ergonomics

10.1016/j.proeng.2011.11.141

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Identifying the Level of Awareness on Value Management Practice amongst Construction Developers

MATEC Web of Conferences (2014)

N.S. Lop M.A.M. Apandi Izatul Farrita Mohd Kamar N.M. Salleh S. Mamter

Construction Industry is one of the catalysts that enable such a nation economy to kept runs and grow from time to time. In this large and unique industry, the position of Architect, Engineer, Quantity Surveyor and Builders is the position that had been so familiar generally. Many of people do not aware with Value Management practice in Malaysia. Value Management may be described as a structured, analytical process for developing innovative holistic solutions to complex problems. The objective of this research is to identify the level of awareness on Value Management practice amongst Construction Developers. In this study, the General Manager, Professionals and Project Manager from 34 Developers Company registered under Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (REHDA) in Kelantan State has been chosen as respondents. Quantitative methods have been used and 102 sets of questionnaire had been distributed where the returned was only 81 sets. The results indicate that most of the respondents did aware with the Value Management issues in Malaysia. Ultimately, this research paper hoped to contribute in the improvement of the implementation of Value Management in Malaysia especially amongst Developers.

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Value (mathematics)

Business Value

10.1051/matecconf/20141501029

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Conceptual framework of resource-based cost allocation at procurement phase for onshore fabrication oil and gas projects

IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science (2021)

F R Mohd Roshdi K.E. Ismail N.S. Lop L Ab Wahab

Abstract Cost overruns are common in construction projects and Onshore Fabrication Oil and Gas projects in Malaysia are not an exception. The paper presents the strategies in controlling the cost in resource allocation management implemented at Procurement Phase. The data gathered from previous researchers’ studies and literature reviews. The study revealed the primary relative importance in the conceptual framework; theory underpinned, procurement phase, activities identification, cost element attributes and resource-based cost allocation towards business profit. Hence, the procurement phase should establish effective project planning, management, and monitoring to improve project performance to control costs in resource allocation for onshore oil and gas fabrication projects.

10.1088/1755-1315/881/1/012021

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Cost Overruns in Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) Fabrication Oil and Gas Megaprojects in Malaysia: The Issues of Resource Allocation (5M)

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences (2023)

Farrah Rina Mohd Roshdi Kharizam Ismail N.S. Lop Lilawati Ab Wahab

Every project involved in oil and gas fabrication erected onshore usually experiences cost overruns. This cost overrun is closely related to the use of machines, manpower, methods, money, and materials (5M) in order in a project where all these resources require a good financial cycle. However, these cost overruns often occur due to improper management planned resource allocation. Therefore, this study was aimed to examine the issue on mismanaged resource allocation affected cost overruns specifically in oil and gas fabrication projects as a preliminary study. Semi structured interviews with ten (10) qualified specialists in the Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) projects from the Oil and Gas industry were conducted for strengthening the assistance of the cost overruns issues. In accordance with the results of the expert's interview, there are several factors that contribute to project cost overruns, including inconsistent resource allocation to project activities, financial constraints, a lack of suitable resources, and difficulties obtaining resources that are compatible with project objectives. By using the ATLAS-ti to study the networks, it was revealed that money had a greater impact on the allocated resources and the issue of budget or money allocation that does not meet project requirements is a major issue which led to cost overruns. In conclusion, safety, time, quality, and cost are the key considerations for determining the success of the project performance for all projects that are managed by project management in conjunction with numerous phases that are involved from the project's beginning until it is successfully completed in accordance with contractual agreement. Cost or money is one of the most important aspects to pay attention on.

Cost overrun

10.6007/ijarbss/v13-i5/17092

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Contractor’s Awareness on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management Systems in Construction Industry

E3S Web of Conferences (2014)

Izatul Farrita Mohd Kamar N.S. Lop Najib Salleh Shahela Mamter H.A. Suhaimi

Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems is part of the overall management system that facilitates the management of the OS&H risks associated with the business of the organization. This includes the organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the organization's OS&H policy. The purpose of this research is to determine the level of awareness of contractors on OSH management systems. A total of 34 numbers of class A contractors in Kelantan registered with Pusat Khidmat Kontraktor (PKK) were randomly selected. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaire. The findings indicate that most of the Class A Contractor in Kelantan aware that the occupational safety and health management system are important and should be practiced to achieve zero accident and death on site

10.1051/e3sconf/20140301019

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Effectiveness of Practicing Supply Chain Management in Construction Site

MATEC Web of Conferences (2014)

Shahela Mamter Mohd Esham Mamat Norazlin Mat Salleh Izatul Farrita Mohd Kamar N.S. Lop

Construction Supply chain management comprised of the network of organization involved in the different processes and activities which produce the material, components and services that come together to design, procurement and deliver a building. It also consists of different organizations involved in the construction process including client/owner, designer, contractor, subcontractor and suppliers. This paper shall present on the implementation of supply chain management in construction and the effectiveness of practicing SCM in construction site. A field study is done from the viewpoint of contractor and consultant then analysed by using average index methods and presented in a statistical analysis. From the analysis, it reveals that effectiveness of practicing the SCM give a lot of good performances and granted benefits to contractor. The statistical analysis produced first ranking effectiveness of SCM is can minimize waste of material and labor for construction project.

Materials management

Construction waste

10.1051/matecconf/20141501024

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AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH OF PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS (PMS) FOR ADOPTION IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (2018)

N.S. Lop Khaled Ismail Haryati Mohd Isa Natasha Khalil

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