Guidelines For Managing Soil And Geotechnical Aspects In Housing Developments
Despite the remarkable growth in the Malaysian housing sector since Independence Day, the persistent occurrence of soil-related problems remains a significant concern. Despite the existing laws, these issues persist without effective resolution. This study analysed management and law literature, spe...
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| Language: | eng eng eng |
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2024
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| Online Access: | https://etd.uum.edu.my/11350/1/depositpermission-s902741.pdf https://etd.uum.edu.my/11350/2/s902741_01.pdf https://etd.uum.edu.my/11350/3/s902741_02.pdf |
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| Summary: | Despite the remarkable growth in the Malaysian housing sector since Independence Day, the persistent occurrence of soil-related problems remains a significant concern. Despite the existing laws, these issues persist without effective resolution. This study analysed management and law literature, specifically exploring soil-related issues and liability in housing failures. It aimed to understand how such problems can be avoided in housing developments, focusing on legal implications and parties’ liability. Through analysing management and law literature, it aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of legal issues associated with soil problems and identify potential causes and remedies. This research emphasizes the importance of early identification and proactive management of soil issues to minimize legal disputes and ensure project success. Additionally, this research investigates potential legislative deficiencies that may indirectly lead to local problems associated with soil problems and their consequences. To assess the theoretical framework, the research conducted interviews with ten practitioners and ten affected residents, employing a social phenomenon approach. The data were analysed manually using thematic analysis by writing notes
on the texts. The study ends by suggesting improvement in the existing legal provisions and remedies, such as the Street Drainage Building Act 1974 (Act 133), the Town Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172), and the Uniform Building By-Law 1984. Through qualitative case studies of housing project failures in Dengkil, Sepang, and Penang, the findings revealed legal issues during construction stages, including failures in soil condition advisement, ineffective repair work, lax supervision, and inadequate enforcement. Resolution approaches involved thorough inspections, engineer interventions, and government funding for maintenance, underlining the necessity for adequate supervision and enforcement. These case studies were selected based on data
availability, with the findings expected to establish legal causes and offer valuable insights for future regulatory guidelines. This study’s recommendations aim to assist authorities in formulating legal policies and measures to prevent the recurrence of soil problems and facilitate successful completion of housing projects. |
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