Centre for Construction Research (CCR)
The CCR acts as a one-stop centre or a platform to promote and conduct research activities pertaining to the built environment. Following TAR UMT research, development, and commercialisation initiative, CCR also acts as a drive to explore new ideas and possibilities, to deliver end products / techniques, and to nurture entrepreneurs-cum-researchers.
Vision
To become an active and dynamic research centre in carrying out research / projects pertaining to the built environment.
Objectives
The CCR is devoted to the fulfilment of scholarly and academic activities including, but not limited to the following:
Our Focus & Activities
The CCR explores and is open to any forms of collaboration with the AEC industry, universities, and researchers in R&D, training, teaching, and learning. Activities include the identification of specific research areas in the form of brain-storming sessions, training sessions, workshops, and seminars.
Publications
Olanrewaju, A., Wong, W.F. & Lim, P.I. (2022). An Analysis of Maintenance Demand Factors in Hospital Buildings Using the Association Rule Technique. Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, 24, 693–709. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42107-022-00524-x
Gan, Y.S., Liong, S.T., Wang, S.Y. & Cheng, C.T. (2022). An Improved Automatic Defect Identification System on Natural Leather via Generative Adversarial Network. International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 35(12), 1378-1394. https://doi.org/10.1080/0951192X.2022.2048421
Wong, W.F., Olanrewaju, A. & Lim, P.I. (2022). Key Determinants of Building Maintenance in Hospitals: The Perspective of Maintenance Personnel. Facilities, 40(13/14), 879-894. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-03-2022-0039
Anselm Dass Mathalamuthu & Nik Lukman Nik Ibrahim (2022). Daylighting Of School Classrooms: Performance In Public School Classrooms In Malaysia. Bangi: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
Gunalaan Vasudevan & Yap, C.Y. (2022). The Challenges and Impacts of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry in Malaysia. Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, 223, 101-107. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8667-2_13
Gunalaan Vasudevan & Wong, W.M. (2022). Impact of the 4.0 Industrial Revolution on the Construction Industry in Malaysia. Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, 223, 93-100. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8667-2_12
Wong, W.F., Olanrewaju, A. & Lim, P.I. (2022). Importance and Performance of Value-Based Maintenance Practices in Hospital Buildings. In Alberto-Jesus Perea-Moreno (Ed). Renewable Energy and Energy Saving: Worldwide Research Trends (pp. 161-173). Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-0365-4666-7
Wong, W.F., Olanrewaju, A. & Lim, P.I. (2022). Value-Based Building Maintenance Practices for Public Hospitals in Malaysia. In Alberto-Jesus Perea-Moreno (Ed). Renewable Energy and Energy Saving: Worldwide Research Trends (pp. 99-114). Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-0365-4666-7
Gunalaan Vasudevan, Kribadharan Uthayasirppi & Mohd Mawardi bin Hassim (2022). Strength and Durability Properties Empty Fruit Bunch Ash (EFBA) as Partial Replacement of Cement. In: Strauss, E. (eds) Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Civil Engineering, ICOCE 2022, Singapore. ICOCE 2022. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 276. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3983-9_5
Mazura Binti Mahdzir (2022). The Current Status and Issues of Urban Greening in Malaysia. Bulletin Urban Greening Technology. https://urbangreen.or.jp/cfmagazine/117
Mazura Mahdzir, Tan, X.Y. Nik Fatma Arisya Nik Yahya, Sharifah Mazlina Syed Khuzzan, Nafisah Ya'cob, Noor Hidayah Sunarti, Zettypakir Mastan & Nurulhuda Ahamad (2022). A Study on the Influences of Socio-Cultural Characteristics on Residents’ Satisfaction in Low-Cost Housing in Kuala Lumpur. Current Research Journal of Social Science, 05(2), 112-129. https://journalofsocialsciences.org/pdf/vol5no2/CRJSSH_Vol05_No2_p_112-129.pdf
Yew, W.C., Sia, M.K., Azman Ismail & Lim, J.W. (2021). The Socioeconomic Condition of Peninsular Malaysia's Indigenous Households Involved in Small-Scale Oil Palm Farming. Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 17(1), 189-193. https://www.jesoc.com/issue/volume-17-june-2021-issue-1/
FACULTY OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
JALAN GENTING KELANG
SETAPAK
53300 KUALA LUMPUR
TELEPHONE: +603-41450100
Ext no. 3234, 3428
MOBILE: +6011 1075 8535
FAX: 603-41423166
EMAIL : fobe@tarc.edu.my
OPENING HOURS
8.30am - 5.30pm
(Monday - Friday)