Construction Chamber to hold Excon 2006

Ramani KANGARAARACHCHI

FAIR: Chamber of Construction Industry CCI Sri Lanka, the accredited representative of the construction industry has formulated 'Excon 2006' to enhance capacities and competitiveness of the domestic industry.

This will be held at the BMICH from May 27 to 29.

"This event is not another trade exhibition. It is meant to promote linkages, among construction contractors, property and infrastructure developers, investors, and vendors of plant, machinery, equipment and technologies manufacturers, and suppliers of construction inputs including furniture and interior decor accessory suppliers and service providers," Secretary General CCI Dakshitha Talgodapitiya said.

He said it will enable everyone in the field of construction and related fields to demonstrate their capabilities and capacities.

In addition to the large number of market leaders who are expected to participate as trade stallholders, CCI has arranged for the participation of small and medium enterprises relating to construction industry to attend 'buyers and sellers meet' which will be conducted as a concurrent event.

The event will offer opportunities to discover new products, and services, venture into new markets, gain market access and do real business.

It will be the ideal platform to forge linkages since a large number of visitors from countries like France, Belgium, India Malaysia Holland and UK will be present seeking new markets and establishment of joint ventures Talgodapitiya said.