The inaugural CIC 2024: Building Connections through Collaborative Industrial Expertise and Research Practice

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.
 
About CIC 2024
CIC 2024 Program
Call for Papers
CIC 2024 Organizing Committee
Sponsorship
 
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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 hybrid and full-virtual mode, whereby the hybrid mode will take place on Day 1 while a series of virtual parallel sessions comprising industrial webinars and research papers presentation will take place on 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.

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Objective of CIC 2024
 
  • 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.
 
5 Key Reasons to Attend
 
  • Online Parallel Program: Having trouble to get permission from your bossess 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 ourside the country.
  • Knowledge Expansion: Provide opportunity for you to learn from industry experts, practitioners, and thought leaders about best practices, innovative strategiest, and emerging trends in building resilience and sustainability within the construction sector. 
  • Market Insight: Gain a deeper understanding of market trends, regolatory requirements, and valuable market intelligance 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.
 
Who Should Attend
 
  • Government Leaders
  • Policymakers
  • Business Leader
  • Investors
  • Academics
  • Property Developers
  • Contractors
  • Professional Bodies
  • Consulting Engineers
 
Featured Speakers
 
Will be announced soon.
 
Conference Venue
 
The MET Corporate Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia & via Online platform
 
The Organisers
 
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.
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.

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Day 1
3 Dec 2024 | Tuesday
Start End Agenda Mode
08:30am 09:00am Delegate Registration (Physical) OR
Login to Conference Platform (Virtual)
 
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  
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 Plenary Session:
Innovative Strategies for Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Urban Development in Malaysia
Hybrid
12:30pm 02:00pm Lunch & Networking  
02:00pm 02:45pm
Dialogue Session 1:
Investing in Climate- Resilient
Infrastructure: Vital or Trivial?
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
Hybrid
02:45pm 03:30pm
Dialogue Session 2:
The Impact Financial Markets on the
Construction Industry in Malaysia:
Insights from Bursa Malaysia
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
Hybrid
03:30pm 04:00pm Coffee Break & Networking  
04:00pm 04:45pm
Dialogue Session 3:
Emerging Technologies: How They
Transform the Industry and Mitigate
Cyber Risks
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
Hybrid
 
 Day 2
4 Dec 2024 | Wednesday
Start End Agenda Mode
09:00am 11:30am
Webinar Session:
Evaluating Malaysia's Progress
Towards Net Zero Carbon Emissions:
Achievements, Challenges, and Future Strategies
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
Virtual Only
12:00pm 01:00pm
Webinar Session:
Driving Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) through ESG Integration in
Construction Projects
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
Virtual Only
01:00pm 02:00pm Break  
02:00pm 02:50pm
Webinar Session:
Sustainability in Facility Airport: A Case Study
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
Virtual Only
03:00pm 03:50pm
Webinar Session:
Circular Economy: Accelerating Circular
Economy Practices in the Malaysian
Construction Sector
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
Virtual Only
04:00pm 04:50pm
Webinar Session:
Urban Tree Management and
Infrastructure Resilience: Lessons Learnt
And Way Forward
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
Virtual Only
 
Day 3
5 Dec 2024 | Thursday
Start End Agenda Mode
09:00am 11:30am
Webinar Session:
Women Leaders Driving Resilient 
Construction: How 'Sheroes'Empower 
Innovation and Sustainability
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
Virtual Only
12:00pm 01:00pm
Webinar Session:
Developing Creative Talent for a
Sustainable and AI-driven Future
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
Virtual Only
01:00pm 02:00pm Break  
02:00pm 02:50pm
Webinar Session:
Advancing Natural Disaster Mitigation:
Innovative Strategies and Technologies
Parallel Session:
Research Paper Presentation
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
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
Virtual Only
 
*Subject to change.
 
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Patron: Dato’ Sr Mohd Zaid Bin Zakaria
  Professor Dato’ Ts. Dr. Yuserrie Bin Zainuddin
 
Advisor: Ir. M. Ramuseren
 
Chairman: Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Fadzil Bin Mat Yahaya
  Ir. Ts. Dr. Hj. Mohd Khairolden Bin Ghani
  Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Abdul Rahimi Bin Rahman
 
Project Manager: Mr. Ahmad Shahir Bin Mohamad
  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azrina Binti Abd. Aziz
 
Sponsorship: Mr. Mhd. Jumain Bin Mapplati
 
Secretariat: Ts. Dr. Ihfasuziella Ibrahim
 
Publication & International Advisory: Dr. Norasikin Binti Rahmat
 
Unit Registration (UMPSA): Ts. Dr. Lee Yong Siang
  Dr. Putri Zulaiha Razi
  Dr. Noor Yahida Yahya
  Ts. Roziah Binti Zailan
 
Unit Publication (UMPSA): Profesor Madya Ts. Dr. Khairil Azman Masri
  Dr. Nadzirah Mohd Mokhtar
  Ts. Dr. Nurmunira Muhammad
  Dr. Noor Suraya Romali
  Profesor Madya Dr. Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya
  Dr. Khairul Anuar Bin Shahid
 
Unit Promotion (UMPSA): Ts. Dr. Mohammad Adam Adman
  Gs. Dr. Syarifuddin Bin Misbari
 
Unit Technical (UMPSA): Dr. Lim Kar Sing
  Profesor Madya Dr Nurhidayah Azmy
  Dr. Noraziah Ahmad
 

International Advisory

 
Prof Dr Shuyang Cao College of Civil Engineering,
Tongji University, China
  Specialisation: Wind Engineering, Numerical and physical modelling
 
Prof Dr Yukio Tamura Faculty of Engineering,
Tokyo Polytechnic University, Japan
  Specialisation: Wind and Earthquake Engineering
 
Professor Dr. Bassam A. Tayeh Civil Engineering Department,
Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
  Specialisation: Construction Materials
 
Associate Professor Dr. Sajjad Ali Mangi Civil Engineering Department,
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan
  Specialisation: Sustainable Construction Materials
 
Associate Professor Dr. Li Chaochao School of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering,
Ningxia university, China
  Specialisation: Hydrology & Water Resources
 
Assist Prof. Dr. Anmar Dulaimi College of Engineering,
University of Warith Al Anbiyaa, Iraq
  Specialisation: Pavement Engineering, Sustainable Construction, Civil Engineering Materials
 
Dr. Reza Pahlevi Munirwan, S.T., M.Sc. Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
  Specialisation: Geotechnical Engineering, Ground Improvement, Geoenvironmental
 
Associate Professor Dr. Shih-Hsien Sam Yang Department of Civil Engineering
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
  Specialisation: Pavement Material and Design, Engineering Carbon Footprint l
 
Associate Professor Dr. Ali Keyvanfar Department of Construction Management
Kennesaw State University (KSU), Georgia, United States
  Specialisation: Sustainable Construction, Computer-Aided, Infrastructure Developmentl
 
Dr. Zaid Hazim Al-Saffar Technical College of Mosul
Northern Technical University, Iraq
  Specialisation: Highway Engineering
Participating in the CIC 2024 as a sponsor will provide an excellent opportunity to promote your company’s products, profile and capability. It is an effective platform to showcase your digital products which would contribute to the industry towards achieving resilience and sustainability. Your company logo will also be displayed in our publicity materials throughout the year before the event commence.
Download Sponsorship Prospectus
or let us know your ideas, reach us for any add-ons or inquiries on sponsorship at:

Email : cic24@cream.my / shahir@cream.my
Phone : +603- 2779 1479