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Jun 12.2025

Glodon and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Strengthen Collaboration to Advance Digital Construction Education

Glodon has formalized a strategic partnership with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), reinforcing a shared commitment to driving digital transformation in the built environment sector. The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Glodon and UTM’s Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying (FABU), marking a new chapter in academic-industry cooperation in Malaysia.

The signing ceremony was held at UTM’s Sultan Ibrahim Chancellery Building and was coordinated by Sr. Dr. Fara Diva Mustapa, who serves as the Coordinator for the Quantity Surveying and Construction Computer Lab at the Faculty. The event was attended by representatives from both institutions, including Joyce Chan Zhai Zye, Country Director for Glodon Malaysia and the Middle East, and Junaida Fatina Mahyuddin, Customer Success Director at Glodon. The MoU was exchanged between Joyce Chan and Prof. Sr. Dr. Kherun Nita Ali, Dean of the FABU.

Since 2018, FABU has incorporated Glodon Cubicost into its Quantity Surveying Laboratory, allowing students to work with industry-relevant digital tools in a hands-on learning environment. Building on this foundation, the new MoU outlines deeper collaboration in several key areas—particularly the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) into in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, particularly in Quantity Surveying and Construction through academic seminars, workshops, BIM competitions, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

The partnership is designed to enhance students’ readiness for the evolving construction landscape by bridging academic learning with real-world applications. It aims to develop digital competencies aligned with current industry demands and to improve graduate employability.

Glodon also expressed interest in exploring further initiatives under this partnership, including involve industrial training placements, voluntary industrial training (VIT) programs, beginner-level professional certification in digital construction software, advanced technical workshops, and potential student visits to Glodon Shanghai Building, supporting the joint vision of fostering hands-on, globally relevant learning experiences.

The collaboration reflects Glodon's broader mission to digitally transform the construction sector worldwide by fostering innovation, driving upskilling, and enabling academia to play an active role in shaping the industry’s future.

As a leading digital building platform service provider, Glodon is dedicated to bridging the gap between education and industry by working closely with universities, government bodies, and professional associations across Southeast Asia and beyond.

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