ABSTRACT
As a developing country, construction industry
has contributed 5% of Gross Domestic Product
in terms of economic development in Malaysia
(CIDB, 2006). Although this contribution is small
as compared to other industries, this industry has
multiplier effects to the economy and enhances
the growth of other industries namely manufac-
turing and financial services. According to the
Department of Statistics Malaysia (2006), the con-
struction industry has added value to related man-
ufacturing industries by 27% and financial services
by nearly 44%. In addition to that, this industry
plays an important role to socio-economic devel-
opment through education, professional services,
employment opportunities, social infrastructure
and economic infrastructure.
