History of IKRAM engineering SDN.

BHD


1952:Operated as a laboratory unit for the Penang Airport Project.
1967:Became part of the research and development department of the
Public Works Department (PWD) Malaysia, with headquarters in Kuala
Lumpur.
1973:The establishment of training centre to provide training services
for JKR employee. This year the higher authority of JKR decided to
purchase 100 acres of land in Bangi from PKNS.
1980:The first phase constructions of standard block 4-storey hostel
began
1987:Four units of laboratories namely in Prai, Kota Bahru, Kuantan
and Senai started operation and merge with JKR training centre.
1st January 1988:The Central Laboratory formed the nucleus for the
establishment of the PWD Research Centre. Subsequently, the
Research Centre and the Training Centre were amalgamated to
become the Research and Training Institute.
1990:Construction projects like multi purpose hall, training block,
cafeteria, recreation hostel block, and mechanical workshop
commenced.
10th April 1990:Recognised by government of Malaysia as a research
organisation and qualified to apply for research grants from the
Ministry of Science Technology and Environment.
16th December 1991 ILP changed its name to 'Institut Kerja Raya
Malaysia' (IKRAM)
5th November 1996:Memorandum of Agreement to privatised the
"Institut Kerja Raya" was signed between Kumpulan Ikram Sdn. Bhd.
(KISB) and the government of Malaysia to privatised IKRAM.
26th November 1996:IKRAM was privatised through an agreement
between the Government of Malaysia and a new corporate entity,
Kumpulan Ikram Sdn. Bhd.
1st January 1997:Effective date to takeover IKRAM by KISB.
1998:Ikram College was established and made the focus of KISB's
tertiary education activities.
2001:Ikram College changed its name to Ikram College of Technology
(iCT) to further strengthen its niche in the provision of technology and
infrastructure based programmes.
2003 On 13 September 2003:iCT was upgraded to a University College
status, and is now known as KUALA LUMPUR INFRASTRUCTURE
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (KLIUC).KISB together with its associates
companies;Protasco Berhad, the holding company of KISB and its
associate companies, HCM Engineering Sdn. Bhd., Paves Sdn. Bhd.,
Protasco Trading Sdn. Bhd. were listed on the Bursa Malaysia.
2004:KLIUC's first convocation, after it was upgraded to a university
college status in 13 September 2003.
2005:Kumpulan Ikram's parent company, Protasco Berhad received
the SMB Achievers Award in the SMB Recognition Award Series 2005.

2006:Kumpulan Ikram celebrates its 10th year anniversary.The launch
of Kumpulan Ikram's strategic Business Blueprint 2007 -2016.
2007:KLIUC 10th year anniversary Ikram Skills and Retraining
Academy (ISRA ) launched. ISRA is the latest training arm managed by
Ikram Skills Academy Sdn Bhd.

2008:Fifth year anniversary of Protasco Berhad listed on the Main
Board of Bursa Malaysia The launch of Core Values Campaign; in line
with the People Transformation Strategy under the Kumpulan Ikram's
strategic Business Blueprint.


Vision and mission of IKRAM SBD BHD

Vision
To Be the Center of Excellence For Total Infrastructure Solutions

Mission
To excel in our business areas of:
Building & Infrastructure
Education & Training
Services & Consultancy
Technology & Research
We accomplish our Mission by:
Recruiting, developing and retaining the best talents
Manage resources and knowledge sharing efficiently
Continuously improve facilities, process and environments
To be a successful commercial organisations, we need to be:
Competitive & Customer focused
Productive and efficient
Creative & Innovative
To realise our Vision and Mission, we must be committed to our Core Values of:
Quality
Sharing
Caring
"PROVIDING BEST INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIC


CORE BUSINESS OF IKRAM ENGINEERING

GEOTECHNICAL AND GEO-ENVIROMENTAL ENGINEERING
Geotechnical Testing
o Site Investigation
Consultancy and R&D Forensic
o Geotechnical Engineering Consultancy
o Geotechnical Forensic Engineering
o Geotechnical Audit Works
o Geo Environmental Engineering
STRUCTURAL AND MATERIAL ENGINEERING
Material Testing
o Field Testing

o
Concrete cover survey using cover meter
Concrete carbonation test
Concrete surface hardness test using rebound
hammer
Ultrasonic pulse velocity measurement
Rebar corrosion probability test using half-cell
potential meter
Rebar corrosion probability test using concrete
resistivity meter
Rebar confirmation test using cover meter
Screed soundness test using BRE screed tester
In-situ material sampling for detailed laboratory
testing: concrete cores, dust samples and rebars
o Laboratory Testing

o
Concrete core compressive strength test
Concrete density test
Concrete porosity and sorption test
Concrete absorption test
Cement content test
Chloride content test
Sulphate content test
Concrete mix composition analysis
Petrographic examination

Field Data Collection
o Visual Condition Survey
o Underwater Visual Inspection
o Dilapidation Survey
o Dimensional Survey
o Delamination Survey

Instrumentation & Monitoring
o Crack Movement Monitoring
o Building Settlement Monitoring

Consultancy, R&D, and Forensic
o Periodical Inspection of Buildings in accordance to Section 85A of
the Street, Drainage and Building Act ( Act 133)
o Structural integrity assessment
o Material condition assessment
o Annual Bridge Inspection
o Heritage asset/ infrastructure consultancy (including HAB 1,2,3)
o Failure forensic investigation
o Fire damage assessment
o Structural rehabilitation & strengthening design
o Supervision of structural rehabilitation & strengthening works
o Research and development
o Demolition work audit
o Structure redundancy system risk assessment

PAVEMENT TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Pavement Testing
o Field Testing

o
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Survey
Pavement Layer Thickness Measurement
Void Detection at Bridge Approaches
Utilities Detection (New Item)
Macro Texture Depth Measurement using Mini
Texture Meter (MTM)
Road Profile and Roughness Measurement using
Walking Profiler
Surface Irregularity Test using Rolling Straight Edge
Transverse Irregularity Test using Rolling Straight
Edge
Skid Resistance Test using Pendulum Tester
Trial Pit
Excavate trial pit of size 1m x 1m, up to
subgrade level and carry out logging and
mapping side wall and backfilling
Field Density Test (FDT) Using
Sand replacement method (small pouring cylinder
method)
Sand replacement method (large pouring cylinder
method)
Percentage Refusal Density (PRD) Test
In-situ CBR using Clegg Hammer
o Laboratory Testing

o
Aggregate Testing
Aggregate Crushing Value
Aggregate Impact Value
Angularity Number
Chloride Content
Elongation Index
Flakiness Index
Los Angeles Abrasion Value
Polished-stone Value
Silt/Clay Content
Ten Percent Fines Value
Unconfined Compressive Strength of rock Core
Aggregate Stripping Test
Methylene Blue Test
Procter Test
Sieve Analysis
Bitumen Test
Ductility
Engler Viscosity
Kinematic Viscosity
Particle Charge
Penetration Test
pH of Aquaeous Solution
Residue & Oil Distillate by Distillation
Residue by Evaporation
Residue on Sieving
Saybolt Furol Viscosity
Settlement
Sieve Test
Softening Point
Solubility Test
Storage Stability
Water Content
Workability
Binder Content
Bitumen Density
Binder Drain loose sample from client
Binder Drain with sample preparation
Binder Recovery
Brookfield Viscosity
Drop in Penetration Ductility on Residue
Elastic Recovery
Flash Point
Loss of Heating of Oil and Asphaltic
Compounds
Penetration on Residue
Prepare Binder Modification
Rolling Thin Film Oven Test (RTFOT)
Specific Gravity
Thin Film Oven Test (TFOT)
Premix Test
Marshall Test
Making Test Specimen
Preparation specimen from loose sample
Density of Test Specimen
Determination of Voids
Measurement of Flow & Stability
Determination of Binder Content
Grading of Mineral Aggregate
Resilient Modulus
Indirect Tensile Test ITS
Dynamic Creep Modulus / Repeated Load
Axial Test
Cantabro
Fatigue Test
Wheel Tracking
Making of Wheel Tracking Specimen
Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity
Water Susceptibility
Jet Fuel Immersion
Laboratory Mix Design
Conventional Mixes
Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM)
Asphaltic Concrete Binder Course (ACBC)
Asphaltic Concrete Wearing Course
(ACWC)
Wet Mix Macadam
Technology Mixes
Hot In Place Recycling (HIPR)
Cold In Place Recycling with Cement
(CIPR+C)
Cold In Place recycling with Emulsion
(CIPR+E)
Cold In Place Recycling with Lime
(CIPR+L)
Foam Bitumen Recycling (FOAM)
Modified Mix
Porous Mix
Modified Binder
Very Thin Overlay (VTO)
Drainage Asphalt (Drainage)
Cement Stabilized Mixes
Preparation, remoulding, curing, specimen or
compressive strength
Pavement & Traffic Data Collection
o Data Collection

o
Mobilisation & Demobilisation
High Speed Surface Condition and Inventory Survey
using IRKAM Road Scanner
Pavement strength measurement using Falling Weight
Deflectometers
Manual Surface Condition Survey
Extraction of Asphalt Core (4dia)
Extraction of Asphalt Core (6dia)
Pavement layer thickness and in-situ CBR
measurement using Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
(DCP)
Skid Resistance Test using Grip Tester
Conduct 8 hours vehicle classification count using
manual/automatic Traffic Counter
Conduct 16 hours Axle Load Study using Portable
Weigh Bridge
Traffic Control / Management
Data Coding for RAMS format
Update work Histories and Generate work Plan Using HDM-4 for reach
data collection survey zone

Pavement & Traffic Consultancy, R&D & Forensic
o Forensic Investigation

o
Field and Laboratory testing
Review of contract agreement, drawings and relevant
documents
Data analysis, interpretation of results, compilation of
report, presentation and recommendation
o Consultancy Services

o
Project level Pavement evaluation and rehabilitation
Design including data analysis, interpretation of
results, design options and recommendation
Provision of construction supervision services
(Quality Assurance & Quality Control)
Travel demand study The traffic stimulation models
can be developed to replicate the current traffic flow
as well as simulate the future flow. The studies
included:-
- Travel Demand Feasibility Studies
- Traffic and Revenue Forecasts
- Traffic and Road Feasibility Studies
- Cost benefits assessment
SI-8

o
Traffic dispersal assessment / traffic impact
assessment To evaluate the accessibility, traffic
circulation, junction configuration and traffic light
phasing of a development or road project to verify its
effectiveness.
Assessment of 3rd party traffic conceptual plan and
travel demand forecast To assess in terms of its
study approach, assumptions, parameter adopted and
the engineering conceptual design
o QA / QC

o
Road Construction Audit
Quarry Audit
o Research Development

o
Research and Development (R&D) Evaluation,
Implementation and / or performance monitoring of
new technology and / or paving materials.
New road technologies To investigate the possible
implementation of new road technology into local
context and to advise client (Government) on its
advantage, disadvantage and its practicality for
implementation. For example, investigation of new
traffic detection technologies e.g. infra-red,
microwave, machine vision and etc.
Effectiveness of road furniture & road safety
equipment To assess the effectiveness of the road
furniture and road safety devices in terms of crash
reduction, cost & benefit and functionality; and
Transportation economic To investigate the
economic parameters for adoption into Malaysia
environment. These agreed parameters can be used
as the base for assessing technical and financial
viability of Government projects.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT,ASSET MANAGEMENT,AND CONSTRUCTION

Project Management Consultancy
o Feasibility Studies
o Development Planning & Management
o Project Planning & Management
o Design Management, Technical Audit & Value Engineering
o Procurement & Contract Management
o Construction Supervision & Management
o Project Information System
Asset Management Consultancy
o Asset (Building, Slope etc ) Condition Assessment
o Rehabilitation Works
o Facilities Management, Operation and Maintenance
o Slope Hazard & Risk
o Seismic Hazard & Risk
o Infrastructure Modeling
o Asset Management System Development
o Managing Agent for F.M
o Flood mitigation and management
o River quality management
Construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control
o Materials
o Workmanship
o Products
o Equipment & Appratus
o Plant & Machinery
o Testing & Commissioning

CAPACITY BUILDING
Engineering & Technology
o Civil Engineering

o
Geotechnical & Geo Environmental
Structural
Pavement
Transport & Traffic
Roads, Highways, Bridges
Buildings
Water Supply
Waste Water & Sewerage etc.
o Mechanical Engineering
o Electrical Engineering
o Architecture
o Quantity Survey
o Information Communication Technology
o Virtual Reality Applicants
o Other related Engineering & Technology areas