Building Expo 2025 showcases Guyana’s evolving tech, construction businesses

It was hard to find a booth that was empty at the International Building Expo 2024, as local and international companies showcased their products and services during the four-day event. Guyana Times spoke with some of the exhibitors to learn more about what they are offering.
Several businesses are capitalising on the trend toward smarter, more convenient living. One such company is Intellitechgy, which specialises in lighting and home automation systems.

Jasmine Jadunath, a representative of the company, highlighted the innovations that it has in store for the Guyanese population.
“We do lighting and home automation… We can make our lights wireless as well as wired,” she explained. Beyond lighting, Intellitechgy’s system can manage shades on a schedule.
When asked why such systems are important for energy savings, Jasmine noted the efficiency of LED technology.
“Well, because it does save you a lot of energy. Let’s just say you fall asleep with the TV on every day, or you forget to turn off the lights. Our system removes that human error, saving both energy and money.”
According to Jadunath, response from expo visitors was overwhelmingly positive.
“People are amazed at how easy it is to integrate this system into their daily lives,” Jasmine said. She explained that pricing is customised, based on the specific needs of a client.
On the construction side, Kelroy Williams, an official of Pacific Leopard International Trading, highlighted the work of three companies showcased at their booth.
“Pacific Leopard International Trading is a quarrying company; we mine aggregates at our site in Omai, Region 7, and transport them to stockpiles at Rockstone, Linden, and Georgetown. Pacarima Building Supplies manufactures concrete blocks and pavers, and Atlantic Leopard Development is a marine transportation company that also designs and builds barges.”
He stressed the relevance of their businesses to Guyana’s booming construction sector. “The company was recently established in May 2022 with the intention of filling the gap in the construction market, supplying reliable construction materials to contractors and suppliers.”
The expo offered an important platform for visibility and networking. Williams shared, “A lot of people, especially the small man, don’t really know us. The expo increased our visibility. I had the chance to engage with multiple investors, including those involved in building the new airport and some from Colombia. It’s been great exposure for our companies, especially since we’re new.”
The expo, which ran from August 14 to 17 under the theme “The Road to Success: Guyana 2030 and Beyond,” featured over 380 booths – including a dedicated equipment zone – and exhibitors from more than 10 countries.
International participants represented nations such as Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, the Dominican Republic, Brazil and Suriname, alongside a strong contingent of local businesses in the construction and building sector.