Championing sustainable construction: Professor Phebe Mann hosts masterclass in Malaysia

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Professor Dr Phebe Mann the standing up in a lecture room in Malaysia. She has a presentation up on the board which reads University Strategy: Vision. We will be an internationally engaged research-intensive university that delivers meaningful impact and keeps students at our heart. The University logo is at the bottom on the presentation.

Professor Eur Ing Dr Phebe Mann, Visiting Professor in Construction Law, Management and Engineering led a masterclass on 14 August at Universiti Malaysia Sabah’s (UMS) Faculty of Engineering, focusing on “Sustainability in Construction: From Policy to Practice”.

The event featured an introduction to Loughborough and discussions on potential research collaborations, emphasising sustainable construction practices that bridge policy frameworks and practical implementation.  

The primary focus of the visit was to actively build connections through academic research collaborations between UMS and Loughborough University. It was designed to engage UMS researchers and academics, facilitating in-depth discussions and networking opportunities.  

Phebe said:  

It was truly inspiring to engage with fellow academics and researchers at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. The Masterclass illustrated how bringing together diverse perspectives on sustainability in construction can spark meaningful dialogue and innovative ideas.  
I was especially encouraged by the enthusiasm and commitment of participants to transform policy into tangible, real-world practices." 

Phebe adds:  

Both universities are committed to leveraging their complementary expertise to address global challenges in construction and engineering, aiming for tangible impact through ongoing partnership activities.”