Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), through its School of Design, hosted a delegation from Politeknik Melaka, Malaysia, for an international academic collaboration visit aimed at strengthening institutional ties and exploring opportunities for cooperation in teaching, research, and knowledge exchange in the fields of Building Technology, Building Information Modelling (BIM), and Industrialised Building Systems (IBS).
The visit brought together 12 delegates from Politeknik Melaka, led by Yang Mulia Mohd Halid bin Abu, Head of the Civil Engineering Department. The engagement provided a platform for discussions on potential areas of collaboration, including joint research initiatives, academic publications, seminars, international conferences, skills workshops, and the exchange of expertise between the two institutions.
Representing UTB’s School of Design were Yang Mulia Professor Dr. Yulfian Aminanda, Dean of the School of Design; Yang Mulia Dr. Rozia binti Haji Adenan, Programme Leader of Architecture; and Yang Mulia Dr. Zulkefle bin Ismail, Assistant Professor from the Architecture Programme Area. The UTB representatives engaged with the visiting delegation in discussions focused on advancing academic and research collaboration in areas related to the built environment, digital construction technologies, and sustainable development.
The programme commenced with a welcoming and networking session, followed by a presentation from the Politeknik Melaka delegation on developments in Building Technology. UTB subsequently delivered a presentation highlighting its expertise, research initiatives, and applications of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Industrialised Building Systems (IBS). Discussions that followed centred on opportunities for collaborative projects, academic exchanges, and future research partnerships.
As part of the visit, the delegation toured UTB’s laboratories and facilities related to BIM and construction technology, providing further opportunities to exchange ideas and gain insights into current teaching practices, research activities, and technological applications in the field.
The engagement reflected the shared commitment of UTB and Politeknik Melaka to fostering international academic partnerships, advancing knowledge exchange, and strengthening capacity building in Building Technology education and research. The discussions also laid the groundwork for future collaborations that will support innovation and contribute to the advancement of the built environment sector within the region.
