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Lim, Jimmy C.S. (1995) Building regulations and timber construction in Malaysia. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
This paper gives an overview on historical development of the building regulations and timber construction in Malaysia. It includes the development of the building by-laws, starting from colonial by-laws, and the misinterpretation of the by-laws in preparing/drafting Malaysia Codes related to building construction. Also highlighted in the paper are the misconceptions on timber for building and the need and how to correct the misconceptions by the lay public, the professional architects, engineers, contractors, etc.
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Abstract
This paper gives an overview on historical development of the building regulations and timber construction in Malaysia. It includes the development of the building by-laws, starting from colonial by-laws, and the misinterpretation of the by-laws in preparing/drafting Malaysia Codes related to building construction. Also highlighted in the paper are the misconceptions on timber for building and the need and how to correct the misconceptions by the lay public, the professional architects, engineers, contractors, etc.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. TH1073 N277 1995 Call Number |
| AGROVOC Term: | wood |
| AGROVOC Term: | building construction |
| AGROVOC Term: | compliance |
| AGROVOC Term: | structural timber |
| AGROVOC Term: | engineers |
| AGROVOC Term: | wood industry |
| AGROVOC Term: | sustainable development |
| AGROVOC Term: | industrial buildings |
| Geographical Term: | Malaysia |
| Depositing User: | Nor Hasnita Abdul Samat |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Nov 2025 03:45 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Nov 2025 01:11 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1173 |
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