The demographic trends of maintenance personnel of heritage buildings in Malaysia: an analysis

Maintenance personnel are among the most important source for maintenance organizations. Without them, it is impossible for maintenance works to be done in a building. However, the literature review found that most of today's personnel of those who are not well trained and qualified. Therefore,...

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Main Authors: Musa, Mohd Kamaruzaman, Abdul Rahman, Mohammad Ashraf, Akasah , Zainal Abidin, Ahmad Jeni, Mohamad Luthfi, Sanik, Mohd Erwan
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4561/
http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4561/1/the_demographic_trends_of_maintenance.pdf
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Summary:Maintenance personnel are among the most important source for maintenance organizations. Without them, it is impossible for maintenance works to be done in a building. However, the literature review found that most of today's personnel of those who are not well trained and qualified. Therefore, this study is done to obtain demographic trends amongst the maintenance personnel of a heritage building in Malaysia. Set of research questionnaires which consist of demographic backgrounds are distributed to the personnel involved in the maintenance work of selected heritage buildings. Study found that the current demographic trends of maintenance personnel of heritage buildings are dominated by those who do not have appropriate academic qualifications and less experience. At the end of the discussion, a conclusion is formed as a response to the findings. It is hopefully that this research will lead for further improvement in maintaining and managing the heritage building more effectively