One of the most common techniques for collecting primary data is by conducting a survey re-search. The traditional "paper-and-pencil" surveys have been used to collect primary data in different academic research fields for several years in spite of all the limitations of this approach. It has been proven that Web-Based Surveys could be considered as a serious alternative to the traditional "paper-and-pencil" format in all academic research fields. The popularity of online data collection methodology has increased recently in advanced countries. It is noticed that Construc-tion Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia need to distribute questionnaire survey about Industrialized Building System (IBS) in Malaysia constantly. Therefore, researchers have devel-oped online survey system to enable Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia to conduct and manage its on-line survey system hence avoiding the need for paper-based sur-vey. With a few clicks, a survey request can be developed and automatically transmitted to all companies which their e-mail addresses have been previously entered into the system that will allow respondents to reply via the web. Responses are then captured electronically by direct load-ing into a website database and analysis can be done with statistical software such as SPSS. The advantages of online survey system are very noticeable. This system can reduce employees' time and effort on data compilation. It is also much easier and faster for clients to complete the survey form. Postal mailing cost or printing cost would no longer be applicable. This system provides more efficient data and the low responses percentage can be improved. Keywords Online survey system, improving IBS in Malaysia.
د. مريم قيس | Dr. Maryam Qays | 20385