Attentiveness of Building Commissioning in the Malaysian Construction Industry
This paper provides some thoughts about the lack of
attentiveness of building commissioning in the construction industry
and the lack of handling in project commissioning as an integral part
of the project life-cycle. Many have perceived commissioning as the
problem solving process of a project, rather than the start up of the
equipment, or the handing over of the project to the client. Therefore,
there is a lack of proper attention in the planning of commissioning
as a vital part of the project life-cycle. This review paper aims to
highlight the benefits of building commissioning and to propose the
lacking of knowledge gap on building commissioning. Finally, this
paper hopes to propose the shift of focus on this matter in future
research.
[1] A. M. Al-Hammad,. (2000). "Common Interface Problems among
Various Construction Parties," J. Perform. Constr. Facil., 2000, 14(2),
pp. 71-74.
[2] A.M. Al-Hammad, and S.A. Assaf, "Design-construction interface
problems in Saudi Arabia. Build," Res. Inf., 1992, 20(1), 60-63.
[3] J.E. Altwies, and I.B.D. McIntosh, "Quantifying the cost benefits of
commissioning," National Conference on Building Commissioning, May
9-11, 2001.
[4] F.A. Al-Yousif, "Assessment of constructability practices among general
contractors in the eastern province of saudi arabia," MS thesis, King
Fahd Univ. of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 2001.
[5] F.M. Arain, (2002). "Design-construction interface dissonances," MS
thesis, King Fahd Univ. of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi
Arabia, 2002.
[6] F.M. Arain, and S.P. Low, "Lesson learned from past projects for
effective management of variation orders for Institutional Building
Projects," Proceedings of the MICRA 4th Annual Conference, Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia, 2005a, pp. 10-1 to 10-18, ISBN: 9831002539.
[7] F.M. Arain, S.P. Low, and S.A. Assaf, "Contractors- views of the
potential causes of inconsistencies between design and construction in
saudi arabia," Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 2006,
20(1), pp. 74-83.
[8] ASHRAE Handbook CD, ASHRAE; 2000-2003.
[9] S.A. Assaf and A.M. Al-Hammad, "The effect of economic changes on
construction cost", American Association of Cost Engineers
Transactions, Morgantown, W. Va., 63-67, 1988.
[10] E. Cagno, F. Caron, and M. Mancini, "Risk analysis in plant
commissioning: the multilevel hazop," Reliability Engineering and
System Safety, 2002, 77, pp. 309-323.
[11] P. Danese, P. Romano, A. Vinelli, "Managing business processes across
supply networks: the role of coordination mechanisms," J Purchasing
Supply Manage; 2004, 10(4-5), pp. 165-177.
[12] N. Djuric, and V. Novakovic, "Review of possibilities and necessities
for building lifetime commissioning," Renewable and Sustainable
Energy Reviews, 2009, 13, pp. 486-492.
[13] D. Dvir, "Transferring projects to their final users: the effect of planning
and preparations for commissioning on project success," International
Journal of Project Management, 2005, 23(4), pp. 257-265.
[14] P. Elkington, and C. Smallman, "Managing project risks: a case study
from the utilities sector," International Journal of Project Management,
2002, 20(1), pp. 49-57.
[15] H. Friedman, A. Potter, and T. Haasl, "Persistence of benefits from new
building commissioning," National Conference on Building
Commissioning, May 20-22, 2003.
[16] L.E. Gadde, O. Jellbo, "System sourcing - opportunities and problems,"
Eur J Purchasing Supply Manage, 2002, 8, pp. 43-51.
[17] J.R. Galbraith, "Designing organizations: an executive guide to
strategy," Structure and Process. San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons,
2002.
[18] T. Haasl, and R. Friedmann, "California commissioning market
characterization study," Proceedings of the 9th National Conference on
Building Commissioning, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, May 9-11, 2001.
[19] P. Haves, D. Claridge, M. Lui, "Report assessing the limitations of
energy plus and seap with options for overcoming those limitations,"
California Energy Commission Public Interest energy Research
Program, HPCBS#E5P2.3T1, 2001.
[20] M. Hobday, "Product complexity, innovation and industrial
organization," Res Policy, 1998, 26(6), pp. 689-710.
[21] W. Hu, "Information lifecycle modeling framework for construction
project lifecycle management," 2008 International Seminar on Future
Information Technology and Management Engineering, Leicestershire:
United Kingdom, 20 November 2008.
[22] International Council on Systems Engineering: Systems engineering
handbook INCOSE-TP-2003-016-02, Version 2a; 2004.
[23] J. Kirsila, M. Hellstrom, and K. Wikstrom, "Integration as a project
management concept: a study of the commissioning process in industrial
deliveries," International Journal of Project Management, 2007, 25, pp.
714-721.
[24] F. Merchan, "Manual para la Direccion integrada de Proyectos y Obras,"
CIE Dossat, Madrid, p. 432, 2000.
[25] Oregon Office of Energy, "new construction commissioning handbook
for facility managers," Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. (PECI). 2000.
[26] J.K. Pinto, D.P. Slevin, "Critical factors in successful project
implementation," IEEE Trans Eng Manage, 1987, EM34, pp. 22-27.
[27] A. Tishler, D. Dvir, A. Shenhar, S. Lipovetsky, "Identifying critical
success factors in defense development projects: a multivariate
analysis," Technol Forecast Social Change, 1996, 51(2), pp. 151-172.
[28] M.T. Turkaslan-Bulbul, and O. Akin, "Computational support for
building evaluation: embedded commissioning model," Automation in
Construction, 2006, 15, pp. 438 - 447.
[29] T.E. Uher, and A.R. Toakley, "Risk management in the conceptual phase
of the project development cycle," International Journal of Project
Management; 1999, 17(3), pp. 161-170.
[30] F.T. Ventre, "Myth and paradox in the building enterprise The Design
Professions and the Built Environment," P.L. Knox, ed., Nichols
Publishing, New York, pp. 147-174, 1988.
[31] J.E. Woods, "Continuous Accountability: a Means to Assure Acceptable
Indoor Environment Quality," Proc. Fifth Int. Conf. on Indoor Air
Quality and Climate, D. Walkinshaw et al., eds., 1990, 5, pp. 85-94.
[32] J.E. Woods, and S, Arora, "Continuous accountability for acceptable
building performance," Automation in Construction, 1992, 1, pp. 239-
249.
[33] J.E. Woods, G.M. Drewry, and P.R. Morey, "Office worker perceptions
of indoor air quality effects on discomfort and performance," Proc.
Fourth Int. Conf. Indoor Air Quality and Climate, B. Seifert et al., eds.,
Institute for Water, Soil and Air Hygiene, West Berlin, 8, 1987.
[34] T. Lyons, and M, Skitmore, "Project risk management in the Queensland
engineering construction industry: a survey", International Journal of
Project Management, 2004, 22(1), pp. 51-61.
[1] A. M. Al-Hammad,. (2000). "Common Interface Problems among
Various Construction Parties," J. Perform. Constr. Facil., 2000, 14(2),
pp. 71-74.
[2] A.M. Al-Hammad, and S.A. Assaf, "Design-construction interface
problems in Saudi Arabia. Build," Res. Inf., 1992, 20(1), 60-63.
[3] J.E. Altwies, and I.B.D. McIntosh, "Quantifying the cost benefits of
commissioning," National Conference on Building Commissioning, May
9-11, 2001.
[4] F.A. Al-Yousif, "Assessment of constructability practices among general
contractors in the eastern province of saudi arabia," MS thesis, King
Fahd Univ. of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 2001.
[5] F.M. Arain, (2002). "Design-construction interface dissonances," MS
thesis, King Fahd Univ. of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi
Arabia, 2002.
[6] F.M. Arain, and S.P. Low, "Lesson learned from past projects for
effective management of variation orders for Institutional Building
Projects," Proceedings of the MICRA 4th Annual Conference, Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia, 2005a, pp. 10-1 to 10-18, ISBN: 9831002539.
[7] F.M. Arain, S.P. Low, and S.A. Assaf, "Contractors- views of the
potential causes of inconsistencies between design and construction in
saudi arabia," Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 2006,
20(1), pp. 74-83.
[8] ASHRAE Handbook CD, ASHRAE; 2000-2003.
[9] S.A. Assaf and A.M. Al-Hammad, "The effect of economic changes on
construction cost", American Association of Cost Engineers
Transactions, Morgantown, W. Va., 63-67, 1988.
[10] E. Cagno, F. Caron, and M. Mancini, "Risk analysis in plant
commissioning: the multilevel hazop," Reliability Engineering and
System Safety, 2002, 77, pp. 309-323.
[11] P. Danese, P. Romano, A. Vinelli, "Managing business processes across
supply networks: the role of coordination mechanisms," J Purchasing
Supply Manage; 2004, 10(4-5), pp. 165-177.
[12] N. Djuric, and V. Novakovic, "Review of possibilities and necessities
for building lifetime commissioning," Renewable and Sustainable
Energy Reviews, 2009, 13, pp. 486-492.
[13] D. Dvir, "Transferring projects to their final users: the effect of planning
and preparations for commissioning on project success," International
Journal of Project Management, 2005, 23(4), pp. 257-265.
[14] P. Elkington, and C. Smallman, "Managing project risks: a case study
from the utilities sector," International Journal of Project Management,
2002, 20(1), pp. 49-57.
[15] H. Friedman, A. Potter, and T. Haasl, "Persistence of benefits from new
building commissioning," National Conference on Building
Commissioning, May 20-22, 2003.
[16] L.E. Gadde, O. Jellbo, "System sourcing - opportunities and problems,"
Eur J Purchasing Supply Manage, 2002, 8, pp. 43-51.
[17] J.R. Galbraith, "Designing organizations: an executive guide to
strategy," Structure and Process. San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons,
2002.
[18] T. Haasl, and R. Friedmann, "California commissioning market
characterization study," Proceedings of the 9th National Conference on
Building Commissioning, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, May 9-11, 2001.
[19] P. Haves, D. Claridge, M. Lui, "Report assessing the limitations of
energy plus and seap with options for overcoming those limitations,"
California Energy Commission Public Interest energy Research
Program, HPCBS#E5P2.3T1, 2001.
[20] M. Hobday, "Product complexity, innovation and industrial
organization," Res Policy, 1998, 26(6), pp. 689-710.
[21] W. Hu, "Information lifecycle modeling framework for construction
project lifecycle management," 2008 International Seminar on Future
Information Technology and Management Engineering, Leicestershire:
United Kingdom, 20 November 2008.
[22] International Council on Systems Engineering: Systems engineering
handbook INCOSE-TP-2003-016-02, Version 2a; 2004.
[23] J. Kirsila, M. Hellstrom, and K. Wikstrom, "Integration as a project
management concept: a study of the commissioning process in industrial
deliveries," International Journal of Project Management, 2007, 25, pp.
714-721.
[24] F. Merchan, "Manual para la Direccion integrada de Proyectos y Obras,"
CIE Dossat, Madrid, p. 432, 2000.
[25] Oregon Office of Energy, "new construction commissioning handbook
for facility managers," Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. (PECI). 2000.
[26] J.K. Pinto, D.P. Slevin, "Critical factors in successful project
implementation," IEEE Trans Eng Manage, 1987, EM34, pp. 22-27.
[27] A. Tishler, D. Dvir, A. Shenhar, S. Lipovetsky, "Identifying critical
success factors in defense development projects: a multivariate
analysis," Technol Forecast Social Change, 1996, 51(2), pp. 151-172.
[28] M.T. Turkaslan-Bulbul, and O. Akin, "Computational support for
building evaluation: embedded commissioning model," Automation in
Construction, 2006, 15, pp. 438 - 447.
[29] T.E. Uher, and A.R. Toakley, "Risk management in the conceptual phase
of the project development cycle," International Journal of Project
Management; 1999, 17(3), pp. 161-170.
[30] F.T. Ventre, "Myth and paradox in the building enterprise The Design
Professions and the Built Environment," P.L. Knox, ed., Nichols
Publishing, New York, pp. 147-174, 1988.
[31] J.E. Woods, "Continuous Accountability: a Means to Assure Acceptable
Indoor Environment Quality," Proc. Fifth Int. Conf. on Indoor Air
Quality and Climate, D. Walkinshaw et al., eds., 1990, 5, pp. 85-94.
[32] J.E. Woods, and S, Arora, "Continuous accountability for acceptable
building performance," Automation in Construction, 1992, 1, pp. 239-
249.
[33] J.E. Woods, G.M. Drewry, and P.R. Morey, "Office worker perceptions
of indoor air quality effects on discomfort and performance," Proc.
Fourth Int. Conf. Indoor Air Quality and Climate, B. Seifert et al., eds.,
Institute for Water, Soil and Air Hygiene, West Berlin, 8, 1987.
[34] T. Lyons, and M, Skitmore, "Project risk management in the Queensland
engineering construction industry: a survey", International Journal of
Project Management, 2004, 22(1), pp. 51-61.
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attentiveness of building commissioning in the construction industry
and the lack of handling in project commissioning as an integral part
of the project life-cycle. Many have perceived commissioning as the
problem solving process of a project, rather than the start up of the
equipment, or the handing over of the project to the client. Therefore,
there is a lack of proper attention in the planning of commissioning
as a vital part of the project life-cycle. This review paper aims to
highlight the benefits of building commissioning and to propose the
lacking of knowledge gap on building commissioning. Finally, this
paper hopes to propose the shift of focus on this matter in future
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