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HISTORICAL OVERVIEW: CHINA ACADEMY OF BUILDING RESEARCH (CABR)
The China Academy of Building Research (CABR) was established in 1953 under the Ministry of Construction of China. In 2000, it transitioned from a government organization to a technology driven state owned enterprise, becoming the largest comprehensive construction research institute in China.
CABR collaborates with over 20 research institutes and more than 30 manufacturing enterprises across 15 countries, including Canada, the United States, Japan, Singapore, and Germany. With extensive experience, the institute has successfully executed major domestic and international projects.
The institute’s primary functions include developing common, fundamental, and public technical standards for the construction industry, conducting project-based research and analysis, and providing solutions to key engineering challenges. CABR also focuses on advancing BIM technology, offering consultancy services, preparing building designs, supervising construction projects, and developing and monitoring quality standards and implementation across China’s construction sector.
CABR’s research spans a wide range of areas, including:
Currently, CABR is prioritizing research and technological development in areas such as:
With its comprehensive expertise, CABR serves as a cornerstone of innovation, research, and standardization in China’s construction industry.
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OFFICIAL COLLABORATION AGREEMENT SIGNED BETWEEN MGL E&C AND CABR
On November 22, 2025, MGL E&C, a leading Mongolian architectural and engineering design company, officially signed a memorandum of understanding for collaboration with the China Academy of Building Research (CABR), marking a significant milestone in the development of Mongolia’s construction industry.
Under this collaboration, a team of 24 architects and engineers from MGL E&C visited CABR’s headquarters, main laboratories, testing facilities, and major ongoing projects in Beijing, China, gaining first hand exposure to advanced construction research and technologies.
During the visit, both parties discussed how Mongolia’s construction sector can leverage international expertise to address existing challenges, improve quality standards, and align them with Mongolian national regulations. They also explored opportunities for joint projects in Mongolia using best practices from CABR’s experience.
Since its establishment in 2012, MGL E&C has executed large-scale construction design projects in Mongolia using 100% BIM Revit technology, ensuring high quality deliverables. The company has grown into a team of over 50 professionals, including 12 specialized architects and engineers, and collaborates with both domestic and international universities to nurture talent.
OPPORTUNITIES ARISING FROM THE COLLABORAION
In recent years, complex projects in Mongolia such as high-rise buildings, underground structures, metro lines, bridges, large scale industrial facilities, and modern urban planning initiatives have often relied on foreign expertise, quality standards, and testing, incurring substantial costs. This collaboration with CABR offers the opportunity to reduce these costs while maintaining high quality outcomes.
As part of the agreement, CABR will provide professional consulting services to support:
This partnership also opens doors for Mongolian architects and engineers to learn directly from CABR’s experts, gaining valuable experience in international construction practices, technical standards, and innovative methodologies.
During the signing, CABR expressed its commitment to continue supporting Mongolia’s construction sector, emphasizing long term goals such as:
This collaboration lays the foundation for a long-term partnership aimed at elevating the quality, sustainability, and innovation of Mongolia’s construction industry.
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