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CRC organises workshops, online courses, and seminars for practicing engineers, contractors, academics, and industry professionals.

Featured Event

Upcoming
GEOLITE 2026

📅 24 & 25 November 2026
📍 Venue — M50 Faculty Of Civil Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Skudai, Johor

CALLING ALL STUDENTS, RESEARCHERS & INNOVATORS!

🚀 Are you passionate about sustainable construction, green materials, and engineering innovation?

Join the GEOLITE 2026 – International Ultralight Geopolymer Innovation Challenge and showcase your ideas on a global platform dedicated to advancing ultralight geopolymer technologies and sustainable construction materials.

📅 Competition Date: 24–25 November 2026
📝 Registration & Proposal Submission Deadline: 24 October 2026
📍 Organised by: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in collaboration with strategic partners

🏆 Exciting Prizes Await!
🥇 Champion – RM1,000 + Certificate
🥈 1st Runner-Up – RM500 + Certificate
🥉 2nd Runner-Up – RM300 + Certificate
⭐ Most Consistent Strength Award – RM200
⭐ Most Lightweight Award – RM200

✨ Why Participate?
✅ Showcase your innovative ideas and research
✅ Gain international exposure and recognition
✅ Network with academics, researchers, and industry experts
✅ Contribute to the future of sustainable and low-carbon construction technologies
✅ Enhance your portfolio and professional development

👥 Open to:
* Undergraduate and postgraduate students
* Researchers and academics

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the next generation of sustainable construction solutions!

 

Register Now

Previous workshops & seminars

6 July 2026
Venue: Active Learning Classroom, M47, UTM

ADVANCING RESEARCH FRONTIERS

This session examined sustainable construction materials, showcasing innovative technologies for solid waste utilization and carbon sequestration to foster a low-carbon future. It also offered crucial insights on navigating academic research, accessing mentorship, and finding fully funded postgraduate and research opportunities at Jinan University.
13 & 14 January 2026
Venue : Block M50 Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam UTM

DESIGN FOR STRENGTH & DURABLE CONCRETE

Participants enhanced their concrete design skills through specialized training that focused on the creation of strong and durable structures, gaining valuable insights from industry experts while acquiring hands-on experience to elevate their projects.

15 & 16 August 2024
Venue : Sunway Velocity Kuala Lumpur

CONSTRUCTION 2024 (SEMCon 2024)

In collaboration with CIDB IBS Sdn. Bhd., UTM Construction Research Centre hosted the Seminar on Construction 2024, or SEMCon 2024. This prestigious event brought together industry leaders, professionals, and students for a day of insightful discussions and networking. Attendees explored booths featuring innovative research products with significant commercialization potential.

News & Events

1 April 2026

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

UTM CRC telah menganjurkan Bengkel Penyelarasan dan Semakan Pelan Pelaksanaan serta Penjajaran Penyelidikan 2026-2030 bertempat di Le Grandeur Palm Resort pada 1 April 2026.
​Bengkel intensif sehari ini bertujuan untuk penyelarasan dan menyemak semula pelan tindakan strategik yang sedang dilaksanakan. Sepanjang sesi bengkel ini, peserta telah berjaya menganalisa jurang dan merangka pelan penyelesaian bagi memastikan sasaran KPI bagi 2026-2030 akan tercapai.
​Melalui pendekatan penjajaran strategik baharu ini, UTM CRC komited untuk menghasilkan penyelidikan berimpak tinggi yang mampu memberi manfaat langsung kepada bidang tujahan utama pembinaan negara secara khususnya.
9 Februari 2026

Bengkel Pelaksanaan dan Penjajaran Penyelidikan 2026-2023

UTM Construction Research Centre (UTM CRC) telah menganjurkan Bengkel Pelaksanaan dan Penjajaran Penyelidikan bagi tempoh 2026–2030 pada 9hb. Feb. 2026 sebagai usaha strategik untuk menyelaras dan memperkukuh hala tuju penyelidikan pusat.

Bengkel ini bertujuan memastikan perancangan dan pelaksanaan penyelidikan UTM CRC sejajar dengan Pelan Strategik Universiti Teknologi Malaysia ASCEND 2030, keperluan penilaian HICoE/MyRA serta agenda pembangunan mampan dan keperluan industri pembinaan.
Bengkel ini melibatkan penyertaan barisan pengurusan yang diketuai oleh PM Ir. Dr. Shek Poi Ngian dan penyelidik UTM CRC yang melalui sesi pembentangan hala tuju strategik, perbincangan kumpulan berfokus serta penjajaran kluster dan tema penyelidikan. Perbincangan tertumpu kepada pemantapan fokus penyelidikan, pengukuhan kolaborasi industri dan perancangan penyelidikan berimpak tinggi bagi tempoh lima tahun akan datang.
Pihak UTM CRC juga berbesar hati telah menjemput Prof. Dr. Lau Woei Jye bagi memberikan perkongsian pengalaman dan berkongsi tips & tricks untuk geran penyelidikan industri.
Hasil utama bengkel ini merangkumi pemurnian kluster penyelidikan UTM CRC, penetapan keutamaan penyelidikan strategik serta penyediaan draf pelan tindakan penyelidikan yang lebih berstruktur dan berfokus. Bengkel ini juga meningkatkan kesefahaman dalam kalangan penyelidik terhadap sasaran prestasi penyelidikan dan keperluan pemantauan berterusan.

13 & 14 January 2026

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

UTM Construction Research Centre (CRC) in collaboration with the Construction Materials Research Group (CMRG) and UTM Asset Management Division (BPA), successfully organised a two-day professional training workshop entitled “Design for Strength & Durable Concrete: How to Achieve – Theory and Practical” on 13–14 January 2026 at UTM CRC, Block C09, Faculty Civil Engineering, UTM Johor Bahru.

The workshop aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of concrete performance by bridging theoretical fundamentals with practical applications in the field. It attracted participation from a diverse group of stakeholders, including engineers, consultants, suppliers, manufacturers, industry practitioners, researchers, academicians and students.
The programme featured comprehensive training modules covering general properties of concrete, materials selection, concrete mix design, as well as hands-on practical sessions that allowed participants to apply theoretical concepts in real scenarios. This practical-oriented approach enhanced participants’ technical competency and awareness of best practices in producing strong and durable concrete.
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