The inaugural CIC 2024: Building Connections through Collaborative Industrial Expertise and Research Practice
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Welcome to the first Construction Industry Congress (CIC 2024)! We are pleased to invite you to join us in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and be part of us in embarking the journey of shaping the landscape of the construction industry through this unique event.
CREAM and UMPSA are joining forces to connect various stakeholders to enhance the innovation and collaboration across the construction industry. Together, CIC 2024 aims to bring visionaries, pioneers and changemakers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines in tackling issues related to resilient and sustainability in the industry. |
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The inaugural CREAM’s Construction Industry Congress 2024 (CIC 2024) will be held in Malaysia which features a dual concept of physical and online session, whereby the physical session will take place on Day 1 (morning) while a series of online parallel sessions comprising industrial forums and research papers presentation will take place on Day 1 (afternoon), Day 2 and Day 3.
CIC 2024 shall gather the industrial players and various stakeholders from ASEAN and East Asian region to exchange groundbreaking ideas, engaging thought-provoking discussions, and forging lasting connections that will shape the future landscape of the construction industry in Malaysia.
Through these multiple online parallel sessions, CIC 2024 aims to bring together visionaries, pioneers and changemakers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines in tackling issues related to resilient and sustainability in the construction industry.
Register HERE!
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- Bridging the Gap: We believe the first idea of an innovation comes from research activities. Hence, we aim to gather the industrial stakeholders to listen to the ideas of the researchers through academic papers presentation.
- Resilient & Sustainable Construction: CIC 2024 aims to bring together visionaries, pioneers and changemakers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines in tackling issues related to resilient and sustainability in the construction industry.
- Connecting the Stakeholders: CIC 2024 aims to connect all the people around the globe to gain knowledge on arising matters on sustainability and resilient affecting the construction industry.
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- Online Parallel Program: Having trouble to get permission from your bosses and travel to attend our program? No worries. We have online webinars and paper presentation right at your finger tips to join the sharing sessions by esteemed and well-known speakers from inside and outside the country.
- Knowledge Expansion: Provide opportunity for you to learn from industry experts, practitioners, and thought leaders about best practices, innovative strategies, and emerging trends in building resilience and sustainability within the construction sector.
- Market Insight: Gain a deeper understanding of market trends, regulatory requirements, and valuable market intelligence to inform decision-making, investment strategies, and business development efforts in the construction sector.
- Access to Resources: Explore product demonstrations and presentations to discover new resources and solutions for your project.
- Professional Development: Provide opportunity for your professional development through CCD/CPD points reward, continuous education, and engagement with experts.
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- Government Leaders
- Policymakers
- Business Leader
- Investors
- Academics
- Property Developers
- Contractors
- Professional Bodies
- Consulting Engineers
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| The MET Corporate Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia & via Online platform |
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The Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) is a research institution of Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and company limited by guarantee dedicated to improve Malaysia construction industry through research and consultancy, certification as well as testing facilities.
Established since 2004, CREAM will be the frontier in providing research insight in Construction 4.0, advanced materials, sustainability, forensic and structural engineering, IBS, construction productivity as well as affordable housing. |
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Established as a technical university in 2002, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) offers various engineering- and technology-based technical programmes, including high-level Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes.
After 21 years of glory, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) is now branded as Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA).
Ranked as one of the best in research and innovation within the classifications of Malaysia Technical University Network (MTUN) and Non-Research University (Non-RU), UMPSA is steadfastly committed to innovating and developing unique academic programmes through strategic international collaborations. |
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Schedule-at-a-Glance
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Day 1
3 Dec 2024 | Tuesday |
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| Start |
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Agenda |
Mode |
| 08:30am |
09:00am |
Delegate Registration (Physical) OR
Login to Conference Platform (Virtual) |
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| 09:00am |
09:20am |
Dua Recitation
Welcoming Remarks by CEO of CREAM |
Hybrid |
| 09:20am |
09:45am |
Keynote Address 1:
Chief Executive of CIDB Malaysia (To be confirmed) |
Hybrid |
| 09:45am |
10:15am |
Special Address & Launching of CIC 2024:
Secretary General of Ministry of Works Malaysia (To be confirmed) |
Hybrid |
| 10:15am |
10:45am |
Coffee Break & Networking |
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| 10:45am |
11:10am |
Keynote Address 2:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Tarmizi Haron
Senior Director of Innovation & Commercial Management Centre
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) |
Hybrid |
| 11:10am |
12:30pm |
Forum:
Innovative Strategies for Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Urban Development in Malaysia |
Hybrid |
| 12:30pm |
02:00pm |
Lunch & Networking |
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| 02:00pm |
02:45pm |
Webinar Session:
Investing in Climate- Resilient
Infrastructure: Vital or Trivial?
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
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Hybrid |
| 02:45pm |
03:30pm |
Webinar Session:
The Impact Financial Markets on the
Construction Industry in Malaysia:
Insight from Bursa Malaysia
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
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Hybrid |
| 03:30pm |
04:00pm |
Coffee Break & Networking |
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| 04:00pm |
04:45pm |
Webinar Session:
Emerging Technologies: How They
Transform the Industry and Mitigate
Cyber Risks
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
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Hybrid |
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Day 2
4 Dec 2024 | Wednesday |
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| Start |
End |
Agenda |
Mode |
| 09:00am |
11:30am |
Webinar Session:
Circular Economy: Accelerating Circular
Economy Practices in the Malaysian
Construction Sector
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
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Virtual Only |
| 12:00pm |
01:00pm |
Webinar Session:
Driving Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) through ESG Integration in
Construction Projects
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
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Virtual Only |
| 01:00pm |
02:00pm |
Break |
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| 02:00pm |
02:50pm |
Webinar Session:
Women Leaders Driving Resilient Construction:
How ‘Sheroes’ Empower Innovation and Sustainability
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
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Virtual Only |
| 03:00pm |
03:50pm |
Webinar Session:
Circular Economy: Accelerating Circular
Economy Practices in the Malaysian
Construction Sector
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
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Virtual Only |
| 04:00pm |
04:50pm |
Webinar Session:
Urban Tree Management and
Infrastructure Resilience: Lessons Learnt
And Way Forward
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
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Virtual Only |
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Day 3
5 Dec 2024 | Thursday |
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| Start |
End |
Agenda |
Mode |
| 09:00am |
11:30am |
Webinar Session:
Emerging Technologies: How They
Economy Practices in the Malaysian
Cyber Risk
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
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Virtual Only |
| 12:00pm |
01:00pm |
Webinar Session:
Developing Creative Talent for a
Sustainable and AI-driven Future
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
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Virtual Only |
| 01:00pm |
02:00pm |
Break |
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| 02:00pm |
02:50pm |
Webinar Session:
Net Zero Energy Buildings:
Where are now in Malaysia?
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
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Virtual Only |
| 03:00pm |
03:50pm |
Webinar Session:
Leveraging Fintech Innovations to
Transform Financial Management in
Malaysia’s Construction Industry
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
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Virtual Only |
| 04:00pm |
04:50pm |
Webinar Session:
Impact of Rising Diesel Prices on the
Adoption of Sustainable Construction
Practices in Malaysia
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
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Virtual Only |
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International Advisory
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| Prof Dr Shuyang Cao |
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College of Civil Engineering,
Tongji University, China
Specialisation: Wind Engineering, Numerical and physical modelling |
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| Prof Dr Yukio Tamura |
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Faculty of Engineering,
Tokyo Polytechnic University, Japan
Specialisation: Wind and Earthquake Engineering |
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| Professor Dr. Bassam A. Tayeh |
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Civil Engineering Department,
Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Specialisation: Construction Materials |
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| Associate Professor Dr. Sajjad Ali Mangi |
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Civil Engineering Department,
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan
Specialisation: Sustainable Construction Materials |
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| Associate Professor Dr. Li Chaochao |
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School of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering,
Ningxia university, China
Specialisation: Hydrology & Water Resources |
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| Assist Prof. Dr. Anmar Dulaimi |
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College of Engineering,
University of Warith Al Anbiyaa, Iraq
Specialisation: Pavement Engineering, Sustainable Construction, Civil Engineering Materials |
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| Dr. Reza Pahlevi Munirwan, S.T., M.Sc. |
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Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
Specialisation: Geotechnical Engineering, Ground Improvement, Geoenvironmental |
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| Associate Professor Dr. Shih-Hsien Sam Yang |
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Department of Civil Engineering
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Specialisation: Pavement Material and Design, Engineering Carbon Footprint |
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| Associate Professor Dr. Ali Keyvanfar |
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Department of Construction Management
Kennesaw State University (KSU), Georgia, United States
Specialisation: Sustainable Construction, Computer-Aided, Infrastructure Development |
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| Dr. Zaid Hazim Al-Saffar |
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Technical College of Mosul
Northern Technical University, Iraq
Specialisation: Highway Engineering |
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