UTM

Construction Research Centre

Advancing construction knowledge through research, collaboration, and industry partnerships since 2012.

About CRC

Bridging academia, industry & government in construction research

"Established Since 2012, UTM Construction Research Centre (UTM CRC) serves as a vital hub for collaboration between academia, government, and the construction industry. We offer multidisciplinary expertise in research and consultancy, supported by state of the art laboratory facilities and advanced CAE/CAD computing tools."

Established

Expert fellows

laboratories

Established

What We Do

professional consultation

Expert advisory for construction challenges

workshop & training

Courses and seminars for industry professionals

testing & analysis

Full-scale structural and materials testing

research & development

Multidisciplinary construction research

The People Behind CRC

Qualified academic staff and fellows across civil, material and structural engineering

Assoc. Prof. IR. Dr. Shek Poi Ngian

Director

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Advancing steel and cold-formed steel
Structural connections
Innovative construction materials
Industrialised building systems (IBS)
Multi-storey frames
Load bearing

Assoc. Prof. IR. Ts. Dr. Hasanah Abdul Shukor Lim

Deputy Director / Research Fellow

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People.utm.my
Researchgate.net

Composite materials
Geopolymer concrete
Green building materials
Sustainable construction
Construction materials
Concrete technology

Dr. Shafiq Bin Ishak

Research Fellow

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People.utm.my

Cement and concrete
Low-carbon cement
Materials characterization
Energy storage in buildings

Ts. Dr. Suzila binti Mohd

Research Fellow

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Construction management
Information system
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Disaster management
Humanitarian Aid Distributian

meet our people & organizational

World-class research infrastructure

Lab 01

Heavy Structures Laboratory

Full-scale testing of structural elements including columns, beams, frames, and trusses. Equipped with multipurpose testing frames capable of tensile, compression, bending, and dynamic loading.

Full-scale structural testing | Materials testing | Dynamic loading

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What We're Working On

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Sub niche 1 :
Low Carbon Concrete technology

Low Carbon Material
Thermal Energy Storage
Advance Concrete Technology

Sub Niche 2 :
Structural Steelworks

Storage Racking System

Light Steel Framing
Steel and Concrete Composite
Scaffolding and Temporary Structure

Sub Niche 3 : Digital Construction & Management

Digital Twin
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Green Construction

Sub Niche 4 : Sustainable Construction

Safety and Risk Management
Strategic Construction Assessment

A global network of partners

Collaborating with universities, research institutes, government bodies, and industry partners across Malaysia and beyond

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Latest From CRC

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1 April 2026

Bengkel Penyelarasan dan Semakan Pelan Pelaksanaan serta Penjajaran Penyelidikan 2026-2030

9 February 2026

Bengkel Pelaksanaan dan Penjajaran Penyelidikan 2026-2023

13 & 14 January 2026

Design for Strength & Durable Concrete: How to Achieve – Theory and Practical

UTM
Construction Research Centre

Advancing construction knowledge through research,
collaboration, and industry partnerships since 2012.

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About CRC

Bridging academia, industry & government in construction research

"Established Since 2012, UTM Construction Research Centre (UTM CRC) serves as a vital hub for collaboration between academia, government, and the construction industry. We offer multidisciplinary expertise in research and consultancy, supported by state of the art laboratory facilities and advanced CAE/CAD computing tools."

Established

Expert Fellows

Laboratories

Network Partners

What We Do



Professional Consultation

Expert advisory for construction challenges

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Workshop & training

Courses and seminars for industry professionals

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Testing & analysis

Full-scale structural and materials testing

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Research & development

Multidisciplinary construction research

The people behind CRC

Qualified academic staff and fellows across civil, material and structural engineering

Assoc. Prof. IR. Dr. Shek Poi Ngian

Director

Email
People.utm.my
sciprofiles.com

Advancing steel and cold-formed steel Structural connections
Innovative construction materials
Industrialised building systems (IBS)
Multi-storey frames
Load bearing

Assoc. Prof. IR. Ts. Dr. Hasanah Abdul Shukor Lim

Deputy Director / Research Fellow

Email
people.utm.my
Researchgate.net

Composite materials
Geopolymer concrete
Green building materials
Sustainable construction
Construction materials
Concrete technology

Dr. Shafiq Bin Ishak

research fellow

Email
People.utm.my

Cement and concrete
Low-carbon cement
Materials characterization
Energy storage in buildings

Ts. Dr. Suzila binti Mohd

Research Fellow

Email

Construction management
Information system
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Disaster management
Humanitarian aid distributian

Meet our people & Organizational

World-class research infrastructure

Lab 01

Heavy Structures & Concrete Laboratory

Full-scale testing of structural elements including columns, beams, frames, and trusses. Equipped with multipurpose testing frames capable of tensile, compression, bending, and dynamic loading.

Full-scale structural testing | Materials testing | Dynamic loading

Lab 02 · Flagship

Column Fire Testing Laboratory (CFTL)

The only laboratory in Malaysia capable of testing beams in high-heat conditions up to 1,700°C under loads of up to 1,000kN. Purpose-built for fire resistance research and consultation.