Final preparations underway for Building Expo 2024

With a mere day away from the highly anticipated Building Expo, preparations are moving swiftly at the National Stadium, Providence. In fact, exhibitors are working around the clock to add the final touches to their booths, as the expo kicks off on August 8 – this Thursday.
Guyana Times caught up with some of the exhibitors on Wednesday. One of them was the General Manager for ANSA Motors Guyana, Sudesh Mahase, who explained that amidst his company preparing late for the expo, works are proceeding smoothly into the event.

“Preparations have been good. We got on board, I would say, a bit late, but I think the facility and the organisers managed to put things together for us, so it’s going pretty smoothly,” he said.
He added, “As you know, Guyana is the fastest growing economy in the world. Also, with the amount of construction in the country, there is a lot of interest and hype in that sector of the market, so we expect it to be a good turnout.”
He also mentioned that ANSA Motors is combining two sectors of their business to bring a diverse opportunity for Guyanese persons coming to the event.
“We are joining two of our sectors, the automotive sector as well as the construction sector. From the construction side, we have our hollow clay blocks and clay coatings, and from our automotive side, we have heavy construction and commercial vehicles,” he told reporters.
Not too far off, with a booth that was receiving its final touches, was businessman Dave Lall, who revealed what Guyanese can expect from his business booth ‘Ambit.’
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is a neurotechnology spray-applied plastic that is widely used to insulate buildings and seal cracks and gaps, making the building more energy-efficient and comfortable.
“I’ve spent the last four decades developing and working in the United States making this spray foam insulation. We’ve got different types of spray foam insulation. We’ve got what’s called the closed-cell foam that’s used a lot in metal buildings, and we have the open-cell foams which are used in residential construction.”
When asked about the affordability of his products by reporters, he stated that currently, there are studies being done to provide Guyanese with the best affordable payment plans for purchasing items from his business.
“We are doing a market study at the moment. That’s a good question about affordability. One of my goals here is to work with the builders and get a demonstration project to show the true value that a Guyanese-styled built home can provide in this hot and humid environment.”
This year, approximately 500 exhibitors and corporate sponsors are expected to attend the expo, themed “Building on the Foundation of Sustainability and Unity.” The International Building Expo stands as a testament to unwavering dedication to excellence in the housing and building sector. It serves as an industry 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. (G2)