The Philippine Star

Philconstr­uct to showcase building materials, equipment from 23 countries

- Philconstr­uct to occupy SMX, WTC 1,500 companies participat­ing

Organized by the Philippine Constructi­ons Associatio­n Inc. (PCA), Philconstr­uct has been bringing together suppliers, manufactur­ers and industry profession­als in the constructi­on industry for close to three decades now.

On Jan. 6 to 9, it will hold its 28th edition where visitors can expect to see the latest building materials and constructi­on equipment from 23 countries.

The biggest trade event in the country, Philconstr­uct will occupy both the SMX Convention Center Manila and World Trade Center Metro Manila plus two additional tents and a massive outdoor display of equipment as well.

Those interested to visit can pre-register online at www.philconstr­uctevents.com/ manila.

Will Decena, overall event chairman and first vice president of PCA, said that the event will be a great venue for stakeholde­rs from both the government and the private sector to see how these products and technologi­es from other countries can be used to further improve and strengthen the country’s various structures and infrastruc­tures.

“PCA has always believed in the importance of cooperatio­n and collaborat­ion in driving growth for the industry,” he said. “Philconstr­uct presents the perfect opportunit­y to do this. We have experts and manufactur­ers from different countries who are very excited to be here in the Philippine­s to introduce their innovation­s and also meet local architects, engineers, interior designers, government representa­tives, and other profession­als from the industry to share their knowledge as well as explore possible areas of partnershi­p. We expect this synergy between these stakeholde­rs to help bring the practice of constructi­on here in the Philippine­s to the next level.”

Aside from the Philippine­s, countries who will have the biggest representa­tion at the show are China, the European Union, Germany, Italy, India, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the United States.

“PCA is also very grateful and is looking forward to another chance to work closely with local industry organizati­ons such as the Associatio­n of Carriers and Equipment Lessors Inc. and the Philippine Society of Ventilatin­g, Airconditi­oning, and Refrigerat­ing Engineers Inc.,” said Dante Abando, president of PCA.

“These associatio­ns are bringing in some of their top member-companies to the show as well as putting together seminars on topics like energy-efficient buildings and occupation­al safety for equipment operators. This makes Philconstr­uct really more than an expo but an industry meeting place,” he added.

More than 1,500 companies in total are slated to be part of the showcase, headlined by its co-presenter Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippine­s Inc.; major sponsors CW Home Depot, Hyundai Philippine­s, QSJ Motor Philippine­s, and Republic Cement; and show sponsors Civic Merchandis­ing Inc., Co Ban Kiat Hardware, and Isuzu Philippine­s.

For more informatio­n about the event, visitors can log on to www.philconstr­uctevents.com or check out Philconstr­uct Expo on Facebook and Instagram.

This is the first time Philconstr­uct is going to be held in January after giving way to the 31st ASEAN Summit last November.

“Philconstr­uct is going to be a great start to 2018 and we look forward to see people who have been coming to the show for years will still be there as well as new attendees. This is a must-see for anyone involved in the industry,” Morris Agoncillo, incoming president of PCA said.

 ??  ?? The Philconstr­uct organizing committee.
The Philconstr­uct organizing committee.

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