Poor design, materials and workmanship... a comprehensive study is urgently required

Salam and dear all, 1. In June 2009, I posted a note on the collapsed of the newly completed Kuala Trengganu stadium's roof. 2. Now it has been found that the collapse was due to a combination of factors including 'poor design, material, roof not built to specification and poor quality control at construction site'(see Bernama, Jan 7, 2010, quoting the Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor). 3. Why many projects suffer from time and cost over-runs, poor quality (workmanship and material), poor design, etc (see also my postings on the reports prepared by the Auditor General)? 4. What happens to the construction industry and its supply chain? 5. A comprehensive study on the state of the construction industry is urgently required. The study should identify the 'real' problems and their causes and collect data that could be used in developing appropriate and robust strategies to combat the problems. 6. CIDB, university faculties, professional bodies representing consultants, contractors and clients, government departments, etc must collaborate. Wassalam.