UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

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

Network Partners

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, mechanical, and structural engineering

Director

Assoc. Prof. IR. Dr.
Shek Poi Ngian

Steel connection
Multi-storey frames
Load bearing

Deputy Director / Research Fellow

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

Composite materials
Geopolymer concrete

Research Fellow

Dr. Shafiq Bin Ishaq

Materials
Concrete

Associate Fellow

IR. Dr. Libriati Binti Zardasti

Risk management
Structural analysis
Pipeline Damage Consequence Assessment

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

Furnace 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.

Only in Malaysia |​ Up to 1,700°C​ | Fire resistance testing

What we’re working on

CMRG

Construction Materials Research Group

High-performance concrete, fibre reinforced materials, sustainable and self-healing concrete solutions.

ACIS

Advanced Construction & Innovative Structures

Steel connection systems, multi-storey frames, composite structures, and innovative building systems.

CMRG

Construction Materials Research Group

High-performance concrete, fibre reinforced materials, sustainable and self-healing concrete solutions.

A global network of partners

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

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Interested in column fire testing?

Whether for academic research, industry certification, or consulting — get in touch with our CFTL team directly

utmcrc@utm.my

07-5567488

Research Ecosystem
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia UTM Nexus - Research & Innovation

Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation)

DVCRI Profile Johor Bahru Office Kuala Lumpur Office

Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HI-COE)

Advance Membrane Technology Research Centre - AMTEC Institute of Noise & Vibration - INV Wireless Communication Centre - WCC

Research Institute

Centre of Excellence (COE)

Institute of High Voltage & High Current - IVAT UTM-MPRC Institue for Oil & Gas - IFOG Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics - CAIRO Centre for Engineering Education - CEE Centre for Advanced Composite Materials - CACM Innovation Centre in Agritechnology for Advanced Bioprocessing - ICA Institute of Bioproduct Development - IBD

Service Entity

Research Management Centre - RMC Penerbit UTM Press Centre for Community & Industry Network - CCIN Innovation & Commercialisation Centre - ICC University Laboratory Management Centre - PPMU Institut Sultan Iskandar - UTM-ISI

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