INGENIEUR
RECOMMENDATION & SUMMARY
GCSRS is one of the approaches for the CIDB
to move from a conventional manually operated
method to an online system. It provides added
value to the current services without ignoring the
benefits to the contractor. Such system is in line
with Government initiatives in promoting paperless,
faster and efficient delivery.
Based on the feedback received from the
research, GCSRS will bring more services and
process enhancement to the CIDB. With the
inclusion of RFID in the card, the registration and
renewal process has been simplified by moving
the data key-in process to the applicant side and
hence will significantly reduce the manpower in
processing forms. Furthermore the integration of
kiosks will provide a new platform to the client for
self registration and renewal at a convenient time
and allow greater future interactivity for the card
holder. As for the mobile reader implementation,
the equipment will provide more efficient operating
procedures for the enforcement officers when
conducting construction site checking and
consequently minimize the fraudulent card issue.
The pilot implementation of GCSRS has
received positive responses and feedback from
the site contractors. The integration of RFID, card
and site reader allows for proper and better site
management in term of monitoring site workers.
Based on the data collected from the portal, the
connectivity between far-reach site and GCSRS
server is not a major issue at all. In term of security,
the safety of the equipment is guaranteed and free
from vandalism with continuous monitoring from
the site management.
Further recommendations made during the
study include:
Online payment mechanism through web or
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kiosk will promote green card self-registration
and self-renewal. This will reduce substantial
workload on counter staff especially data keyin and hence increase efficiency.
More service integration with other Government
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agencies to add more value to the RFID card.
Site management is fully supporting the use
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of GCSRS system. However the system needs
to be more adaptable for site management
attendance.
To increase card tagging among the site
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workers, the approach should be more topdown where the site management needs to
enforce it.
Site location and geography factor should be
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carefully considered for site reader placement
and also the need for multiple entry site
requirements.
System design improvement in term of
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hardware and user-interactivity for better
application at site condition.
The kiosk function needs to include more
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functionality and consideration for multilanguage or voice enabled-command.
In order for RFID applications in the
construction industry to be sustainable and to
increase the level of acceptance among the
industry players, the following factors need to be
considered:
Develop a module of best practice for RFID
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application in the construction industry,
Increase the level of expertise in RFID,
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Improve the scope and effectiveness of
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standardization, and
Foster a culture of innovation with respect to
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the use of RFID.
GCSRS has great potential and benefit both
for CIDB Malaysia and contractors. It will be the
key to the future gateway in transforming the
landscape of the construction industry in parallel
with the evolution of ICT.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The authors would like to express their gratitude
to all respective parties who contributed their
time and effort in developing and providing
feedback during the pilot project especially to
Bahagian Pengurusan Maklumat & Bahagian
Latihan Industri, CIDB Malaysia, CIDB Wilayah
Persekutuan and CIDB E-Construct Sdn Bhd.
REFERENCES
Final R&D Report – Green Card Self-Regulation
System (GCSRS)
CoreRFID (2009), Construction & RFID: The
ROI [White Paper]. Retrieved from http://www.
corerfid.com/Files/White%20Papers/013%20
Construction%20and%20RFID%20-%20The%20
ROI%20V2.pdf