Zanuddin, Atikah and Tan, Chin Keng
(2025)
The adoption of value management by quantity surveying firms in Malaysia.
Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 15 (2).
pp. 32-40.
ISSN 2231-9514
E-ISSN 2462-2222
Abstract
Quantity Surveyors (QS) are well-positioned to promote Value Management (VM) in construction projects due to their cost expertise. However, their knowledge and awareness of VM are insufficient, and they often confuse it with cost-cutting. Despite VM's introduction in Malaysia in the early 1980s, its adoption has been limited. The technical application of VM within Quantity Surveying (QS) firms in Malaysia remains unclear, necessitating further investigation. This research aims to determine VM adoption by QS firms, identify the obstacles, and propose strategies to overcome the obstacles. Data was collected through a questionnaire survey of 32 respondents from 32 QS firms in Malaysia. The findings reveal that VM adoption by QS firms in Malaysia is generally low. The obstacles include time constraints due to VM's lengthy process, client reluctance to fund VM services, designer reluctance to adopt VM, and a shortage of trained VM professionals. Strategies to overcome these obstacles include educating clients and decision-makers about VM's importance, making VM knowledge accessible, and improving VM curricula in higher education institutions
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