Barriers and Challenges of Building Maintenance Management Practices for Public Universities in Perak

Authors

  • Milatusamshi Abdul Rahman Department of Building Surveying,University Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar, 32610, Malaysia
  • Mohd Asrul Hassin Department of Building Surveying,University Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar, 32610, Malaysia
  • Mohammad Ashraf Abdul Rahman Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400 Parit Raja, Malaysia
  • Farah Nieza Natasha Zainal Adnan Cafam Sdn Bhd, Seri Iskandar, 32610 Perak, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v22i2.2645

Keywords:

Building Maintenance, Public universities, Barriers, Challenges

Abstract

This study investigates the barriers and challenges associated with building maintenance management practices at public universities in Perak, Malaysia. The research aims to identify maintenance teams' existing obstacles and determine the most critical factors hindering effective maintenance practices. This study used a quantitative methodology to identify the primary barriers and challenges that Public Universities in Perak face when implementing efficient building maintenance practices. One hundred questionnaires were distributed to maintenance management personnel from three (3) Public Universities in Perak. The questionnaire was developed using four (4) key barriers and challenges: maintenance management, technological issues, human resources, and financial constraints. A total of eighty-six (86) participants from three (3) public institutions successfully returned the questionnaire. The collected data is examined using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, SPSS version- 28. Means and percentages were calculated to rank the factors based on their criticality level. Findings reveal that inadequate funding, insufficient skilled personnel, aging infrastructure, and lack of advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools significantly impact maintenance management practices. The study emphasises the need for comprehensive strategies to address these challenges, ensuring the safety and functionality of university facilities. The recommendations aim to enhance maintenance effectiveness, supporting the overall improvement of academic environments and operational sustainability.

Author Biographies

  • Milatusamshi Abdul Rahman, Department of Building Surveying,University Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar, 32610, Malaysia

    Milatulsamshi Abdul. Rahman is Bachelor Degree Student in the Department of Building Surveying at the University Teknologi MARA Cawangan Perak. His main research activity is in the area of Maintenance Management. He has did widely research on these subjects during Diploma and Bachelor Degree studies. His can be reached through his email at milatusamshi015@gmail.com.

  • Mohd Asrul Hassin , Department of Building Surveying,University Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar, 32610, Malaysia

    Mohd Asrul Hassin, PhD is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Building Surveying at the University Teknologi MARA Cawangan Perak. His main research activity is in the area of Facilities Management. He has published widely on these subjects in publications such as the International Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Eur. J. Mole. Clin. Med, International Surveyor Journal (ISrJ) and more others journal. His can be reached through his email at asrulhassin@uitm.edu.my.

  • Mohammad Ashraf Abdul Rahman, Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 86400 Parit Raja, Malaysia

    Associate Professor Sr Ts. Dr. Mohammad Ashraf bin Abdul Rahman is a lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering Technology at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) and the Director of the Centre for Conservation, Archaeological, Survey, and Rehabilitation of Heritage Architecture (KASTURI). His expertise lies in heritage building management, particularly in Building Condition Assessment, Dilapidation Studies, and Indoor Air Quality Assessment. With over 100 works published in internationally and nationally indexed journals, proceedings, conference papers, technical reports, scientific books, book chapters and research-related bulletins and magazines Dr. Ashraf is a recognized authority in his field and frequently engages in consultancy and speaking engagements on built heritage. He can be reached at ashrafr@uthm.edu.my.

  • Farah Nieza Natasha Zainal Adnan, Cafam Sdn Bhd, Seri Iskandar, 32610 Perak, Malaysia

    Farah Nieza Natasha Binti Zainal Adnan is a staff of Cafam Sdn Bhd. Her expertise lies in Building Maintenance, Dilapidation Survey and Building Condition Assessment (BCA). She can be reached at farahnieza14@gmail.com

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01-07-2025

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Barriers and Challenges of Building Maintenance Management Practices for Public Universities in Perak. (2025). Built Environment Journal, 22(2). https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v22i2.2645

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