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MISSION: To serve as a regional center for research on housing concepts, building
materials, structures, and human settlements.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on evaluation of building materials, structures, and
construction techniques; planning and development of human settlements; training;
information processing; and documentation.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government and foreign grants.
PUBLICATIONS: Quarterly journal, monthly abstracts, technical standards, research reports,
and specialty publications.
INDONESIAN ROAD RESEARCH INSTITUTE (IRRI)
Jalan Raya Timur No. 264
P.O. Box 298
Bandung
CONTACT: H. A. B. Hasibuan, Director
MISSION: To serve the building industry with central resources for road research and
improved construction and maintenance techniques.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in structural and materials engineering, concrete
technologies, testing and measurement techniques, and classification and documentation
methods.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government.
PUBLICATIONS: Monthly journal, technical standards, and research reports.
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NATIONAL CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION LABORATORIES (NCCL)
Mousa Bin Naseer Square
Tell Mohammed
Baghdad
CONTACT: Mufid A. Samarai, Director General
MISSION: National building research laboratory that serves the building community through
advancing building technology.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in construction materials, concrete, stone, foundations,
subsoils; conducts laboratory tests for quality control; and undertakes documentation
activities.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government.
PUBLICATIONS: Standards, quality control of construction materials, and specialty reports.
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