An unparalleled number between housing demand and housing supply in Malaysia has increased the housing prices, which gives consequences to the homeownership issue. One
way to reduce the housing price is by faster increasing the number of affordable housing, but the construction sector faces difficulties in delivering as expected number by using conventional and current industrialized building systems (IBS) due to the issue related to high project cost, time, and labor. Therefore, light steel housing (LSH) system as one or type of IBS method can be utilized in housing construction projects. This method can replace the conventional method that was currently used in the construction of affordable housing projects.

The objectives of this study are to identify the potential of LSH and the influencing factors of system implementation. This is an initial stage to review the previous study related to LSH implementation in developed and developing countries. The previous study will be analyzed regarding the advantages and disadvantages of LSH and factors that influence the implementation of the system. Based on the literature review it is expected to define the potential and influencing factors of the LSH system. The findings are meaningful in framing and enhancing the construction housing method of an affordable housing project in Malaysia.