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ABOUT UTM CRC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Built on research.
Driven by collaboration.<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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..<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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What We Do<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Research and Development<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Laboratory and Field Testing<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Industry Engagement and Collaboration<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Postgraduate Supervision and Training<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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WHO WE ARE<\/h5>\n

A multidisciplinary research centre bridging construction knowledge across sectors<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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 \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Meet The Team<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Assoc. Prof. IR. Dr. Shek Poi Ngian<\/h4>

Director <\/p>

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Advancing steel and cold-formed steel Structural connections
Innovative construction materials
Industrialised building systems (IBS)
Multi-storey frames
Load bearing<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Assoc. Prof. IR. Ts. Dr. Hasanah Abdul Shukor Lim<\/h4>

Deputy Director \/ deputy strategic director<\/p>

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Composite materials
Geopolymer concrete
Green building materials
Sustainable construction
Construction materials
Concrete technology<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Dr. Shafiq Bin Ishak<\/h4>

research fellow\/Revenue Generation and technology transfer manager<\/p>

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Cement and concrete
Low-carbon cement\u200b
Materials characterization
Energy storage in buildings<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ts. Dr. Suzila binti Mohd<\/h4>

Research Fellow\/Corporate and branding manager<\/p>

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Construction management<\/em><\/span>
Information system
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Disaster management
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Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr Tan Cher Siang<\/h4>

Associate Research felllow\/Assistant Manager Revenue Generation and technology transfer manager<\/p>

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High strength cold-formed steel, joints and modular construction<\/span>
Pre-engineering building (PEB) system<\/span>
Resilient Structures<\/span>
Sustainable steel and composite construction<\/span>
Lightweight concrete<\/span>
Post-installed anchorages<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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IR. Dr. Libriati Binti Zardasti<\/h4>

Associate Research felllow\/Asset manager and occupational safety and health committee<\/p>

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Risk management<\/span>
Structural analysis<\/span>
Pipeline Damage Consequence Assessment<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Ts. Dr. Faridahanim binti Ahmad<\/h4>

Associate Research Fellow\/Assistant manager Corporate and branding<\/p>

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Intelligent building information modelling<\/span>
Integrated digital construction
Sustainable digital twins, AI, and BIM-GIS applications.<\/span>
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Ts. Mohd Sohaimi bin Abdullah<\/h4>

RESEARCH OFFICER\/Quality manager and KAI<\/p>

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En Muhammad Fitri bin Rashid<\/h4>

Asssistant Engineer\/ Assistant Asset and occupational safety and health committee<\/p>

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Civil Engineering Testing
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Pn. Fatimah Zahra binti Zakaria<\/h4>

Research Assistant\/Administrative and financial manager<\/p>

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