Navigating On-Site Challenges Strategies for Success in Interior Design Project

Authors

  • Mohd Firdaus Tugiman Fakulti Alam Bina, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Nur Maizura Ahmad Noorhani Fakulti Alam Bina, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Arniatul Aiza Mustapha Fakulti Alam Bina, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Yulyta Kodrat Prasetyaningsih Faculty of Visual Arts and Design, Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/idealogy.v11i1.949

Abstract

Interior design construction projects operate under tight spatial, technical, and aesthetic constraints, yet empirical evidence on the root drivers of on-site failures remains limited. This study identifies the dominant challenges affecting interior project delivery and the strategies practitioners rely on to manage them. Using a qualitative design, 26 experienced professionals were purposively selected for non-structured interviews, and responses were thematically coded. Seventeen problem categories emerged, with communication failures (n=13), cash-flow constraints (n=11), and poor project execution (n=11) constituting the most pervasive risks. Thirteen solution themes were identified, led by stringent site monitoring (n=14), structured communication protocols (n=11), and rigorous cost planning (n=11). The findings underscore the need for integrated management systems that strengthen coordination, financial governance, and execution control in interior construction. 

 

Keywords: Interior design project, Issues at site during construction stage and solutions 

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2026-04-01

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