Int’l Building Expo 2024: 24 int’l companies among 353 exhibitors to showcase products

… Hinterland residents to be fully involved – Min. Rodrigues

Just days before the hosting of the International Building Expo at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD) preparations are in full swing to accommodate the 353 exhibitors already registered, including 24 international firms.
Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues during a visit to the venue on Tuesday updated the media on one of the most anticipated events hosted by the ministry.
“We have companies from Barbados, Trinidad, Brazil, the US, Canada, the Dominican Republic, India, Europe, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, China, Suriname, and Zambia participating in this year’s building expo… the auditoriums are filled to capacity and we’ve added a third auditorium”.

She further highlighted the diverse array of international businesses stating that they span across a wide expertise. “This will include major engineering and construction companies involved in transformational projects in the country. Guyanese will have the opportunity to learn about the different projects underway and how they will positively impact their lives.”
Minister Rodrigues emphasised that the event is not just for those on the coastland but rather focus will be placed on hinterland housing solutions.

“The hinterland housing is very important to people who live in our coastlands. The house we’re building under the hinterland housing programme is equipped with utilities, water, and electricity through solar panels, making it energy efficient and sustainable,” she explained, drawing reference to some of the nearby model houses.
Meanwhile, she stated that the Silica City master plan will be unveiled on the Saturday evening of the exposition.
“The Master Plan, completed in collaboration with the University of Miami and other partners, will be unveiled during a special ceremony on Saturday evening. This plan includes the Innovation Village, featuring research and development ideas for new technology and sustainable designs.”
She added, “The Silica City housing model that we will be displaying here, will also have that technology incorporated into the design of the home, so when people enter the home, they will be able to see and experience the technology that they can use even in their home.”
Addressing the stereotype that the expo is only for big businesses, Rodrigues noted that scores of small businesses will be showcased as well. “The Small Business Avenue is filled. The expo is evenly distributed among big companies and small businesses.”
The International Building Expo 2024 is set to be a significant event, with thousands of certificates of title expected to be distributed on the opening night – August 8.
The “Dream Realised” land allocation exercise will commence on Friday August 9 and will continue the following day.