ABOUT UTM CRC
Built on research.
Driven by collaboration.
Established in 2012, UTM CRC aims to stimulate and facilitate collaboration and information exchange between universities, government research institutes and organizations engaged in the building and construction sector. UTM CRC conducts advancement technological research and consultancy for organizations with particular construction concerns and specializes in research works in construction areas. The center has experts in multi-disciplinary fields who are capable in conducting research & innovation, consultancy, training and teaching activities related to construction.
What We Do
Research and Development
Research Grants and Funding
Laboratory and Field Testing
Publications and Knowledge Dissemination
Industry Engagement and Collaboration
Postgraduate Supervision and Training
WHO WE ARE
A multidisciplinary research centre bridging construction knowledge across sectors
The UTM Construction Research Centre (UTM CRC) was established to stimulate and facilitate collaboration and information exchange between universities, government research institutes, industries, and organisations engaged in the construction and manufacturing sector.
Based at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru — CRC houses qualified academic staff and fellows across science, mechanical, and civil engineering disciplines conducting research, consultancy, and professional training.
Our facilities include complete back-up equipment for all kinds of construction research activities, several testing and production laboratories, and computing resources for CAE and CAD work.
Established
Expert Fellows
Laboratories
Network Partners
VISION/MISSION/AIM
Organizational Chart
Meet The Team
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 / deputy strategic director
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/Revenue Generation and technology transfer manager
Email
People.utm.my
Cement and concrete
Low-carbon cement
Materials characterization
Energy storage in buildings
Ts. Dr. Suzila binti Mohd
Research Fellow/Corporate and branding manager
Construction management
Information system
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Disaster management
Humanitarian aid distributian
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr Tan Cher Siang
Associate Research felllow/Assistant Manager Revenue Generation and technology transfer manager
Email
people.utm.my
High strength cold-formed steel, joints and modular construction
Pre-engineering building (PEB) system
Resilient Structures
Sustainable steel and composite construction
Lightweight concrete
Post-installed anchorages
IR. Dr. Libriati Binti Zardasti
Associate Research felllow/Asset manager and occupational safety and health committee
Risk management
Structural analysis
Pipeline Damage Consequence Assessment
Ts. Dr. Faridahanim binti Ahmad
Associate Research Fellow/Assistant manager Corporate and branding
Email
people.utm.my
Intelligent building information modelling
Integrated digital construction
Sustainable digital twins, AI, and BIM-GIS applications.
Ts. Mohd Sohaimi bin Abdullah
RESEARCH OFFICER/Quality manager and KAI
Email
Scopus
Google Scholar
Membrane
Water Treatment
Nanomaterials in membrane-based water purificationn
En Muhammad Fitri bin Rashid
Asssistant Engineer/ Assistant Asset and occupational safety and health committee
Pn. Fatimah Zahra binti Zakaria
Research Assistant/Administrative and financial manager
Administration
Financial & Procurement Management
Event Coordination
Documentation
Network of Partners
UNIVERSITIES & ACADEMIA
INDUSTRY & CORPORATES
GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES
