Health and Safety Improvement through Industrial Revolution 4.0: Malaysian Construction Industry Case

Musarat, Muhammad Ali; Alaloul, Wesam Salah; Irfan, Muhammad; Sreenivasan, Pravin; Rabbani, Muhammad Babar Ali

doi:10.3390/su15010201

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“…Based on the feedback received, the respondents agreed with most of the SWOT factors on the selected sustainable stormwater practices, including the green roof, rain garden/bioretention system, and porous pavement. The correlation analysis showed that the green roof, rain garden/bioretention system, and porous pavement have a strong positive relationship for the Strength and Opportunity factors, with the r-values for most relationships being close to one (1), which are statistically significant, with a p-value of less than 0.05. The selected sustainable stormwater practices also showed a weak positive relationship for the Weakness and Threat factors, with the r-values for most relationships close to zero (0), which are not statistically significant, with a p-value of more than 0.05.…”

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Evaluation of the Implementation of Sustainable Stormwater Management Practices for Landed Residential Areas: A Case Study in Malaysia

Abdul Khadir,

Yee,

Takaijudin

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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In Malaysia, the Stormwater Management Manual for Malaysia (Manual Saliran Mesra Alam or MSMA) was introduced to manage stormwater and solve water-related problems. However, massive development caused the conventional stormwater system to be unable to cater to the excessive runoff and led to flooding, also affecting residential areas. This shows that there is an urgent requirement for a sustainable stormwater management practice (SSMP) in residential areas. This study is conducted to evaluate stormwater practitioners’ opinions on the proposed SSMPs, including green roofs, rain gardens/bioretention systems, and porous pavements, based on Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat (SWOT) factors through surveys and correlation analysis. The questionnaire was distributed to 14 branches of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), 14 branches of the City Council, and 28 selected private engineering companies. In total, 118 respondents were targeted to obtain their perspectives on the SWOT factors for each selected SSMP according to the Likert scale. The survey showed that the respondents agreed with most of the SWOT factors on the selected SSMPs. The results of the distributed questionnaire were used as the data for the correlation analysis. The analysis indicated that green roofs, rain gardens/bioretention systems, and porous pavements have a strong positive relationship, with a p-value of less than 0.05 for the Strength and Opportunity factors, and a weak positive relationship, with a p-value of more than 0.05 for the Weakness and Threat factors. This shows that the proposed SSMPs are suitable to implement in residential areas. Observations were conducted to obtain the residents’ opinions on the performance of stormwater management in their residential areas and to evaluate the suitability of the proposed SSMPs to be implemented in the observed areas. Based on the observations, it can be concluded that only rain gardens/bioretention systems and porous pavements are suitable when compared to green roofs. An interview session was conducted with practitioners in stormwater management to gain their opinions on the studies and the proposed SSMPs. The interviewees agreed with the issues and that the SSMPs should be implemented in landed residential areas.

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“…Massive development since the Industrial Revolution (IR) has progressed rapidly in many countries [1,2]. Even though the IR showed an impressive achievement in terms of economy and poverty alleviation, it also contributed some negative outcomes, especially to the environment.…”

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Evaluation of the Implementation of Sustainable Stormwater Management Practices for Landed Residential Areas: A Case Study in Malaysia

Abdul Khadir,

Yee,

Takaijudin

et al. 2023

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“…BIM and integrated systems have the highest potential as advanced technologies which can be applied to lessen the barriers to the benefits of implementing OHSMSs in the construction industry. When introducing BIM in the construction industry, it must be prioritised to enhance safety and health performance [150]. Therefore, understanding the barriers to the implementation of OHMSMSs and their associated benefits is needed to facilitate the adoption of OHSMSs.…”

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Benefits of Implementing Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems for the Sustainable Construction Industry: A Systematic Literature Review

Kineber,

Antwi-Afari,

Elghaish

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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Accidents are more prevalent in the construction industry compared to other economic sectors. Therefore, understanding the benefits of occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMSs) in terms of their sustainable implementation, management and performance, as well as the awareness of OHMSs and barriers to their implementation, are important for improving OHSMSs in the sustainability of the construction industry. Although there is considerable research on OHSMSs, further assessments are needed concerning other aspects of OHSMSs, particularly the benefits of OHSMSs. Thus, this review paper summarises the empirical state of the art of OHSMS activities. Scopus, Web of Science and other databases were searched using predefined standards. The query was limited to articles published from 1999 to 2023. Consequently, one hundred and four articles were selected and analysed. These articles present analyses of OHSMSs and their potential benefits concerning the implementation of OHSMSs and management, performance, awareness, and barriers in relation to OHSMSs. The results reveal that 12.50% of the reviewed studies assessed the implementation of OHSMSs in the construction industry, and 25.96% studied the management of OHSMSs. Analyses of the performance of OHSMSs in the construction industry accounted for 8.65%, analyses of the awareness of OHSMSs accounted for 4.81%, model-related analyses accounted for 13.46%, studies on the significance/benefits of OHSMSs accounted for 3.85%, studies on the barriers/challenges associated with OHSMSs accounted for 5.77%, analyses on the safety indicators of OHSMSs accounted for 2.88% and other types of studies accounted for 20.19%. This study further reveals that the implementation of OHSMSs is characterised by a dearth of proper communication, the non-utilisation of personal protective equipment (PPE), wrong postures and work activities, a dearth of training, physiological factors including burnout and stress, and a dearth of safety culture and orientation; in addition, matters relating to compliance with effective laws are significant safety challenges in the construction industry. However, the rationality for evaluating the benefits of OHSMSs, comprising their implementation, management and performance, as well as awareness of and barriers to OHSMSs, is challenging to authenticate because appropriate field, survey, organisational and clinical data concerning incident occurrences in the construction industry are lacking for comprehensive evaluations. Thus, this novel study presents our effort to narrow this gap by establishing a framework for increasing our understanding of the benefits of implementing OHSMSs and accident reduction.

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“…At the heart of this transformation lies the integration of data-driven technologies, giving rise to Construction 4.0 and Construction 5.0 (Forcael et al, 2020;Perrier et al, 2020;Marinelli, 2023;Chen et al, 2022; ). These innovative approaches not only enhance construction processes but also align with the broader vision of Society 5.0, where technology empowers a human-centric society (Skobelev et al, 2017;Cook, 2021;Musarat, et al, 2023). This section delves into the intricacies of data-driven technologies in construction, tracing their evolution from Construction 4.0 to Construction 5.0 and their profound impact on Society 5.0.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…Known as Construction 4.0, the current AEC landscape is witnessing a convergence of digital innovations, shaping smart and sustainable construction practices (Sawhney et al, 2020;Forcael et al, 2020;Perrier et al, 2020). Additionally, the shift towards Construction 5.0 and Society 5.0 highlights the importance of societal well-being, advocating for a holistic approach that combines technological advancements with human-centric development (Yitmen et al, 2023;Marinelli, 2023;Chen et al, 2022;Musarat et al, 2023;Liu et al, 2022). In the pursuit of smart and sustainable construction, this study highlights the crucial role of data-driven technologies, particularly IoT, computing models, and big data solutions.…”

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Integrating Leading-Edge Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data Technologies for Smart and Sustainable Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry: Challenges and Future Directions

Rane

2023

IJDSBDA

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The rapid progression of technology has paved the path for the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and big data within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. This convergence has given rise to intelligent and sustainable construction paradigms, exemplified by Construction 4.0 and Construction 5.0. This research delves into the challenges and future directions associated with seamlessly integrating these cutting-edge technologies in the AEC sector. The discussion begins with an in-depth exploration of the foundational aspects of intelligent and sustainable construction. It focuses on the crucial roles played by IoT technology, advanced computing models, and big data technology. The research then delves into the various AI models and techniques that are reshaping the landscape of Construction 4.0 and 5.0, along with the broader societal changes embodied in Society 5.0. The research underscores the significance of these AIdriven solutions in optimizing resource management, streamlining operational processes, and enhancing decision-making within the AEC field. Furthermore, the study highlights the synergistic relationship between Blockchain technology and its applications in conjunction with AI and IoT. This convergence of technologies not only enhances transparency and security in transactions but also facilitates the implementation of efficient and sustainable construction practices in alignment with societal and environmental needs. Throughout the exploration of these technological advancements, the research underscores the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a vital guiding framework for shaping future initiatives within the AEC sector. This research serves as a roadmap for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and researchers, emphasizing the importance of strategic collaboration and innovative solutions to address challenges and unlock the full potential of AI, IoT, and big data technologies for intelligent and sustainable AEC practices.

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Health and Safety Improvement through Industrial Revolution 4.0: Malaysian Construction Industry Case

Cited by 25 publications

References 82 publications

Evaluation of the Implementation of Sustainable Stormwater Management Practices for Landed Residential Areas: A Case Study in Malaysia

Evaluation of the Implementation of Sustainable Stormwater Management Practices for Landed Residential Areas: A Case Study in Malaysia

Benefits of Implementing Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems for the Sustainable Construction Industry: A Systematic Literature Review

Integrating Leading-Edge Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data Technologies for Smart and Sustainable Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry: Challenges and Future Directions

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