SYNOPSIS

Sustainable construction involves the design, construction, and operation of buildings and infrastructure in an environmentally responsible manner. This approach goes beyond reducing waste and using non-toxic by-products; it also underscores the critical role that the choice of building materials plays in advancing sustainability.

This seminar will feature four presentations and a live demonstration of High Flow Concrete. The presentations will cover a range of topics, including the latest revisions to Concrete Standards BS 8500-1:2023 and BS 8500-2:2023, and a comparison of CO2 emissions per tonne of OPC (CEM I) with various blended cements. We will delve into sustainability within concrete technology, guided by EN 206, and review the three design methods permitted by the standard. Additionally, there will be a focus on innovative strategies to reduce the product carbon footprint in data centers, highlighting the increasing use of supplementary cementitious materials and incorporating advanced admixtures.


BIODATA OF SPEAKERS

1) Ir. Soo Thong Phor

Ir. Soo Thong Phor is a Fellow of the IEM and a registered Professional Engineer. He is the past Chairman of the Civil & Structural Engineering Technical Division and the winner of the IEM Presidential Award of Excellence in year 2001. Currently, he is the Technical Director of CDL Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of YTL Cement. CDL Sdn Bhd is focusing on innovations in low CO2 Blended Cement and in collaboration with the engineering fraternity to adopt of the use of low CO2 Blended Cement. He has been involved in the cement, concrete as well as the construction industry for 46 years, since graduation in 1978. He was also the past President of American Concrete Institute, Kuala Lumpur Chapter. In addition, he has been the representative of the IEM/NRMCA for SIRIM’s Technical Committee on Concrete & Concrete Products.


2) Mr. Lim Tze Liang

Lim Tze Liang is currently General Manager (Technical) at YTL Cement’s Construction Development Lab (CDL). The CDL is an innovation hub focusing on product testing and development. It has a cement and concrete lab with state-of-the-art testing facilities, and a team of experts dedicated to research and development. Tze Liang is an experienced professional in the concrete industry, with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). He began his career at Buildcon Concrete, YTL Cement’s ready-mixed concrete division 18 years ago. Prior to this appointment, Tze Liang was the Head of Technical Department of Buildcon Concrete. In this capacity, he was involved in research and development activities to enhance concrete materials, meet market demands, and manage customer complaints while providing technical guidance to customers.


3) Dr. Yeo Shih Horng

Dr. Yeo Shih Horng is a concrete specialist and founder of YSH Concrete Technology Sdn. Bhd., known for providing innovative solutions for diverse construction projects. With extensive experience in designing high-performance concrete mixes, Dr. Yeo has successfully contributed to several international projects. Notably, he designed a custom concrete mix for a fast-track FAB project in Dalian, China, that performed exceptionally in temperatures as low as -10°C. He also consulted on the Changi Airport expansion project, offering expertise in mix design and quality control. Dr. Yeo has developed high performance concrete for data centre and segmental box girders, including mixes that achieve 20 MPa within 12 hours. Additionally, he has a strong background in forensic investigations, addressing structural integrity, concrete sleeper cracks, delayed ettringite formation, and other concrete-related issues. He has served as a committee member for the American Concrete Institute (ACI) – Malaysia Chapter and the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM).


4) Mr. Damian Lusty

Mr Damian Lusty is the Head of Sustainability & Digitalization for Concrete Target Market in APAC region. He is an international sales and business executive with over 15 years of experience in chemical construction sales and general management, Damian Lusty has notably driven revenue growth and operational excellence in MBCC New Zealand, Japan and Malaysia, prior to its acquisition to Sika. His present role is to drive the Commercialization of Sustainability & Digitization for TM Concrete in APAC region. His aspiration is to influence and lead sustainable concrete production globally. He holds a Master of Philosophy from Cardiff University with his thesis topic on “Sand from Surplus Quarry Material”. He is also an experienced concrete technology specialist with a Diploma in Advanced Concrete Technology, from Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT), UK. Damian is still an Affiliate member of ACT UK and has won multiple awards in sales and leadership roles at BASF.


5) Charles Samuel Jones

Charles Jones, a civil engineer from Bharatiyar University, Coimbatore, India, brings over 26 years of experience in the concrete and construction chemicals industry. Having worked for six years as a Technical Manager at Elkem Materials, he has spent more than 18 years with SIKA (following the MBCC acquisition). His expertise spans specialty concrete, including ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), abrasion resistance, high-strength concrete, roller-compacted concrete, and sustainability solutions. Currently, Charles is focused on implementing global strategies and driving innovation and growth in the APAC market for Sika, positioning himself as a leader in advancing sustainable concrete technologies.