Georgetown : Despite the inclement weather, Building Expo 2013 is set for a grand opening this evening and will run over the next tree days at the Guyana National Stadium.
During a site visit, Minister of Housing and Water, Irfaan Ali noted that a lot of investments from the public and private sectors are being chanelled into the three-day event.
“The private sector has come on board in a strong way, particularly the local and private developers,” Minister Ali highlighted.
The expo would see participation from international companies from Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, USA, Canada and Barbados. Minister Ali stressed that the Ministry is expecting a very successful expo due to the level of enthusiasm and interest. “We hope that Expo Four brings to the exhibitors and consumers full satisfaction,” he added.
This fourth event, he said, has outdone its predecessors, and this is as a result of greater interest. For instance, the Ministry has had to turn away a lot of large exhibitors because of time (they were late) and in terms of readiness and being on schedule.
“On Friday people can expect to be blown away and there are a lot of deals and opportunities for new home owners,” Minister Ali asserted.
This year’s expo focuses on the building of more local and foreign partnerships with the aim of diversifying the manufacturing base, while at the same time ensuring sustainable development.
Silica City will be the first real initiative which will take industry, commerce and residential housing to higher grounds. Silica City offers a sustainable and viable solution for the country’s housing needs.
The Building and Construction Exposition will have exhibits from suppliers of hardware, electrical suppliers and contractors, construction and engineering companies, sawmillers and lumber dealers, housing developers and real estate agencies, furniture manufacturers and suppliers, and suppliers of paints and household items.
The event will also see the participation of regional and international exhibitors, provide investment opportunities, and will create opportunities for networking between and among local, regional and international businesses.
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