Construction Research Institute Of Malaysia

A productive courtesy visit by CREAM to MBAM to explore collaboration in Contractor’s Quality Management System (CQMS). Together, we move towards stronger quality standards and a more resilient construction industry. Thank you MBAM for the insightful session.

The visit focused on construction material testing requirements, while exploring opportunities in R&D, sustainability, and certification to support affordable housing initiatives. We look forward to strengthening collaboration towards impactful and sustainable development.

CREAM had the pleasure of hosting a courtesy visit from the Ministry of Housing Settlements and Development of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao from Philippines.

📅 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱: 6 April – 6 October 2026 🎯 CIDB registered contractors will earn 𝟱 𝗖𝗖𝗗 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 upon completing the survey! (3/3)

Take part in our Environmental, Social and Sustainability Impact of Fly Ash Concrete Survey: Carbon Footprint, Waste Reduction and Resource Conservation to support research on the environmental and sustainability impact of fly ash concrete in construction. (2/3)

𝗪𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸! Are you a government agency, engineer, contractor, academic/researcher in the construction industry? (1/3)

Salam Aidilfitri. Syawal hadir membawa sinar kemenangan, Menghimpun kemaafan, menyatukan hubungan. Di hari yang mulia ini, kami menyusun sepuluh jari memohon keampunan atas segala kekhilafan. Semoga Aidilfitri ini membawa kebahagiaan, keberkatan dan kedamaian buat kita semua.

Inisiatif ini juga berpotensi melayakkan tuntutan carbon credit, selari dengan usaha memperkukuh amalan pembinaan yang lebih mampan.

Sesi engagement bersama The Biochar Malaysia Association (BMA) bagi mendapatkan sokongan CREAM terhadap penggunaan biochar dalam konkrit sebagai salah satu bahan pembinaan alternatif, serta meneroka potensi untuk membangunkan standard berkaitan.

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗡𝘂𝘇𝘂𝗹 𝗔𝗹-𝗤𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝟰𝟰𝟳𝗛 🌙📖 Semoga peristiwa Nuzul Al-Quran pada 17 Ramadan ini mengingatkan kita untuk terus menjadikan Al-Quran sebagai panduan dan cahaya dalam kehidupan.

On 3rd March 2026, CREAM and ACE Greencemt Venture (M) Sdn. Bhd. took a major step in their collaborative research on green concrete. The structural testing phase marks the peak of this innovative programme optimizing the use of fly ash in sustainable construction.

We look forward to forging a strong partnership that drives innovation, advances sustainable industry practices, and maximises the impact of R&D investments.

The discussion centred on identifying strategic areas of cooperation in R&D initiatives, while also highlighting CREAM’s role as an approved research institute under the Double Tax Deduction (DTD) incentive, offering added value to companies undertaking eligible R&D activities.

Yesterday, CREAM had a productive meeting with Cenviro Sdn. Bhd. to explore potential collaboration opportunities in research and development.

We look forward to fostering stronger partnerships and advancing quality, safety and innovation within Malaysia’s timber and construction sectors. (3/3)

particularly in timber product testing utilising our laboratory facilities, as well as strengthening technical capabilities and industry standards. (2/3)

CREAM had the pleasure of hosting the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) at Makmal Kerja Raya Malaysia (MKRM) for a strategic engagement session. The discussion focused on exploring potential areas of collaboration, (1/3)

flood-prone areas. Our researcher, Yusrin Faiz, highlights that currently communities are left to rebuild from scratch after every disaster. This guideline will change that by providing clear, science-based design standards that protect lives and reduce losses for good.

CREAM is developing Malaysia’s first national Flood-Resilient Building and Housing Design Guidelines, a standard reference to help developers, engineers, architects, and local authorities design homes that can withstand, adapt to, and recover from floods, particularly in (1/2)

Salam Ramadan Mubarak 1447H 🌙 Semoga kehadiran Ramadan kali ini membawa keberkatan, ketenangan dan keampunan buat kita semua. Marilah kita bersama-sama meningkatkan amal ibadah, memperkukuh ukhuwah dan menyemai nilai integriti dalam setiap usaha yang dilaksanakan.