The Organiser
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| Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) is a research institution of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and a company limited by guarantee dedicated to improving the Malaysian construction industry through research, consultancy, certification, and testing facilities. |
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| 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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About the Congress
| Construction Industry Congress (CIC) 2026 – “Powering the Future of Construction” is Malaysia’s premier platform that unites industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to drive the next wave of transformation in construction. |
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| The congress highlights the adoption of digital technologies, sustainable practices, and resilient infrastructure, providing participants with insights, strategies, and solutions to navigate the evolving landscape of the construction industry and shape a smarter, greener, and more efficient future. |
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Thought speakers sharing
novel ideas with state of
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Sharing best practices,
demonstrating business case in
construction digitalisation |
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Business networking
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Participate in CIC 2026
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| Learn how digitalisation, smart construction, and sustainability are reshaping the industry. |
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| Network with top contractors, developers, policymakers, and innovators driving change. |
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| Discover solutions in AI, BIM, green construction, and resilient infrastructure. |
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| Enhance skills, knowledge, and industry exposure to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving sector. |
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Components In CIC 2026
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cIC 2026 Industrial Forum
29 Sep - 1 Oct 2026 |
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CIC 2026 Call For Papers
30 Sep - 1 Oct 2026 |
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CIC 2026 Conference
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| Industrial Forum Sessions |
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| Call for Papers Sessions |
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| 0800 - 0830 |
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Registration of participants |
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| 0830 - 0900 |
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Arrival of invited guests |
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| 0900 - 0915 |
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WELCOMING REMARKS
YBrs. Ts. Syed Hazni bin Abd Gani, CEO, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) |
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| 0915 - 0930 |
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SPECIAL ADDRESS & LAUNCHING OF CIC 2026
TBA |
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| 0930 - 1000 |
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Gold Sponsor Representative |
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| 1000 - 1030 |
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Coffee break / Networking / Visit Exhibition Booths |
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| 1030 - 1230 |
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PLENARY SESSION 1: Rewiring Construction: Digital Infrastructure, 5G, and the Next Industry Shift
Panellist 1: Telekom Malaysia
Panellist 2: TNB
Panellist 3: Siemens
Panellist 4: CelcomDigi |
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| 1230 - 1300 |
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Q&A FOR PLENARY SESSION 1 |
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| 1300 - 1415 |
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Lunch and Networking |
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| 1415 - 1600 |
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PLENARY SESSION 2: Beyond Strategy: Delivering Digital Construction at Scale
Panellist 1: Autodesk
Panellist 2: MRT Corporation
Panellist 3: IJM Corporation
Panellist 4: TM One |
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| 1600 - 1630 |
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Q&A FOR PLENARY SESSION 2 |
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| 1630 - 1700 |
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Coffee break / Networking |
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| 1700 |
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End of Day 1 |
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| 0900 - 1000 |
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VIRTUAL SESSION 1
Climate Crisis: Can Construction Survive Net Zero Pressure? |
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PARALLEL SESSION 1
Track 1: Construction Methods & Productivity |
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| 1000 - 1100 |
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VIRTUAL SESSION 2
Material Crisis: Cement, Steel & Cost Votality |
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PARALLEL SESSION 2
Track 2: Sustainable Construction |
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| 1100 - 1200 |
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VIRTUAL SESSION 3
Project Failure: Why Mega Projects Keep Delaying & Overbudget |
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PARALLEL SESSION 3
Track 3: Digital Construction & Innovation |
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| 1200 - 1300 |
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VIRTUAL SESSION 4
Climate Resilience: Building for Floods, Heat & Disasters |
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PARALLEL SESSION 4
Track 4: Infrastructure & Building Services |
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| 1300 - 1400 |
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Lunch Break |
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| 1400 - 1500 |
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VIRTUAL SESSION 5
Labour Shortage: Who Will Build the Future? |
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PARALLEL SESSION 5
Track 5: Safety, Quality & Compliance |
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| 1500 - 1600 |
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VIRTUAL SESSION 6
Digital Gap: Why Construction is Still Behind Other Industries |
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PARALLEL SESSION 6
Track 6: Construction Management & Policy |
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| 1600 - 1700 |
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VIRTUAL SESSION 7
Energy Transition: Can Infrastructure Handle Electriciation? |
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PARALLEL SESSION 7
Track 7: Resilient Construction |
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| 1700 |
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End of Day 2 |
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| 0900 - 1000 |
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VIRTUAL SESSION 8
Quality Issues: Defects in New Buildings |
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PARALLEL SESSION 8
Track 1: Construction Methods & Productivity |
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| 1000 - 1100 |
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VIRTUAL SESSION 9
Rehabilitation vs New Build: Are We Ignoring Existing Assets? |
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PARALLEL SESSION 9
Track 2: Sustainable Construction |
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| 1100 - 1200 |
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VIRTUAL SESSION 10
Fragmentation Problem: Too Many Parties, No Single Control |
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PARALLEL SESSION 10
Track 3: Digital Construction & Innovation |
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| 1200 - 1300 |
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VIRTUAL SESSION 11
Flooding & Drainage Failures: Are Our Designs Still Fit for Malaysia? |
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PARALLEL SESSION 11
Track 4: Infrastructure & Building Services |
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| 1300 - 1400 |
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Lunch Break |
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| 1400 - 1500 |
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VIRTUAL SESSION 12
IBS Adoption: Why Malaysia is Still Struggling? |
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PARALLEL SESSION 12
Track 5: Safety, Quality & Compliance |
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| 1500 - 1600 |
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VIRTUAL SESSION 13
Rising Construction Costs: How to Stay Profitable? |
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PARALLEL SESSION 13
Track 6: Construction Management & Policy |
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| 1600 - 1700 |
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VIRTUAL SESSION 14
Green Building: Why Implementation Still Falls Short? |
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PARALLEL SESSION 14
Track 7: Resilient Construction |
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End of Day 3 |
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CIC 2026
speakers & committee
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Download the list of Speakers & Moderators below to find out who will be speaking at CIC 2026
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Ir. Ts. Dr. Hj. Mohd Khairolden bin Ghani, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)
Assoc. Prof. A. Rahimi A. Rahman, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) |
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Prof. James Rotimi, Massey University |
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Mhd. Jumain Mapplati, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)
Ts. Dr. Ihfasuziella Ibrahim, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)
Ts. Intan Diyana Musa, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)
Marlia Masran, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)
Noorsuziana Adilla Ibrahim, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)
Dr. Ahmad Rizal Alias, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
Dr. Aimi Sara Ismail, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Dr. Chai Chang Sa'ar, Taylor's University
Dr. Hazwani Shafei, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Dr. Khairul Anuar Shahid, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
Dr. Lee Yong Siang, Wawasan Open University
Mashanim Mahazir, SEGi University
Dr. Md Asrul Nasid Masrom, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
Dr. Mohd Azrai Azman, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Dr. Muhamad Azani Yahya, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
Dr. Noor Yahida Yahya, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
Dr. Norsyakilah Romeli, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Dr. Nur Fadilah Darmansah, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
Syaihan Sajidah Muhamad Khalid, Sunway University
Dr. Syarifuddin Misbari, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
Dr. Zafira Nadia Maaz, Universiti Malaya (UM)
Dr. Zul-Atfi Ismail, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP) |
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| Secure your three-day pass today to seize the opportunity to participate in exclusive discussions & a chance to network with industry leaders and inspirational speakers at the CIC 2026. |
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Register Now |
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For Local Participants |
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| Early Bird (Until 15th July 2026) |
MYR 500 |
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| Normal Price |
MYR 550 |
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| Group of 3 Pax |
MYR 525 |
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| Group of 10 Pax |
MYR 500 |
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| Student |
MYR 350 |
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| Student (Group of 3 Pax) |
MYR 320 |
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For International Participants |
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| Early Bird (Until 15nd July 2026) |
USD 130 |
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| Normal Price |
USD 150 |
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| Group of 3 Pax |
USD 140 |
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| Group of 10 Pax |
USD 130 |
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| Student |
USD 110 |
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| Student (Group of 3 Pax) |
USD 100 |
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| SCOPUS Indexed Journal |
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| Conference Proceedings |
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| Fees (MYR/USD) |
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| MYR 1,300 / USD 400 |
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| MYR 650 / USD 200 |
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| Participants from CIC 2026 Industrial Forum are eligible to enter CIC 2026 Call For Papers Session as Observer |
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