Businesses urged to get on board as 85% of booth space for Int’l Building Expo already allocated

Businesses whether small, medium, or large in Guyana and around the world are being urged to get on board as 85 per cent of booth space for this year’s International Building Expo has already been allocated.
The event, which will be held under the theme “Building on the Foundation of Sustainability and Unity”, is slated for August 8-11, at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
During an inspection of the venue on Friday, Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal disclosed that preparations for the event were advancing rapidly, and considering its significance, so was the booth space.
Among the booth holders are several international companies from neighbouring countries such as Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname, as well as from distant markets such as India, the United States, and Italy.
In fact, Croal disclosed that the remaining exposition booths available are primarily for businesses within the food service industry, however, he added that other opportunities still exist.

“That means there is only 15 per cent left and some of that will be the food court area. It means that the serious side of the business has been allocated. Overall, we are looking at about 341 spaces or booths for persons to occupy or to be made available… we want to encourage the large sponsors and the large corporate companies to come on board. There are still opportunities for them,” Croal highlighted.
The International Building Expo stands as a testament to the Guyana Government’s unwavering dedication to excellence in the housing and building sector.
It also serves as a forum where leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders converge to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and explore innovative solutions to address the evolving demands and challenges as the economy expands through the Government’s transformational programmes.
According to Croal, this year’s event is not limited to construction companies but extends to various service providers in the sector, given that it is a platform for networking and building collaborations with partners from the regions as well as around the world.

“Raising the bar is in the sense of what are we showcasing; that’s why we are encouraging new companies to come. So, you have persons who are in the sector because there are a whole host of things when you’re talking about homeownership and construction. So, we have various persons in the sector who are providing an opportunity for you to network and to see new products and new services that are being offered in this sector,” Croal said.
As customary, the Ministry will host its “Dream Realised” Housing Drive at the event, which will see thousands of Guyanese receiving homes, house lots, and land titles.
“We have a number of titles that will be available for uplifting and these are in a number of those new areas particularly… one night we will target Region Four and the other night is Region Three, so those are the two regions we have, allocation exercises will be done for,” the Minister added.
Additionally, there will be a special presentation to highlight Guyana’s first smart and urban centre, Silica City. The master plan for Silica City, designed by the University of Miami, will be unveiled at the event.
Further the Ministry’s staff has put together an experience that includes the introduction of new technologies, and one-on-one interaction topped with entertainment, which together promise a great experience.