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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Main Author:	Maryam Nabilah, Zamalik
Format:	Thesis
Language:	eng eng eng
Published:	2024
Subjects:	HD Industries Land use Labor.
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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spelling	my-uum-etd.113502024-10-06T05:00:22Z Guidelines For Managing Soil And Geotechnical Aspects In Housing Developments 2024 Maryam Nabilah, Zamalik Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrun Musa, Suria College of Business (COB) College of Business HD Industries. Land use. Labor. 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. 2024 Thesis https://etd.uum.edu.my/11350/ https://etd.uum.edu.my/11350/1/depositpermission-s902741.pdf text eng staffonly https://etd.uum.edu.my/11350/2/s902741_01.pdf text eng staffonly https://etd.uum.edu.my/11350/3/s902741_02.pdf text eng staffonly other doctoral Universiti Utara Malaysia
institution	Universiti Utara Malaysia
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language	eng eng eng
advisor	Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrun Musa, Suria
topic	HD Industries Land use Labor.
spellingShingle	HD Industries Land use Labor. Maryam Nabilah, Zamalik Guidelines For Managing Soil And Geotechnical Aspects In Housing Developments
description	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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title	Guidelines For Managing Soil And Geotechnical Aspects In Housing Developments
title_short	Guidelines For Managing Soil And Geotechnical Aspects In Housing Developments
title_full	Guidelines For Managing Soil And Geotechnical Aspects In Housing Developments
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granting_department	College of Business (COB)
publishDate	2024
url	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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Guidelines For Managing Soil And Geotechnical Aspects In Housing Developments

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