Int'l Construction Expo, Symposium in Sri Lanka

Construction Expo 2012 is set to be held on June 29, 30 and July 1, 2012 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre. Since the events inception it has grown by leaps and bounds showcasing the most innovative technology and services around the world under a common platform.

The event is set to be one of South Asia's biggest and most comprehensive exhibitions catering to the construction industry. The event is set to be the pioneer show in the region with many visitors and participants from SAARC nations expected to be a part of it.

Construction Expo 2012 will be a platform and a pivotal point for all stakeholders of the industry within the region. The Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) President Dr. Rohan Karunarathne said that this event will provide an ideal platform towards achieving the goal of 'Construction' being the most sought after exhibition of the type in the whole of Asia. ?We plan on making this event the most looked forward to event for the construction industry within the whole region. Sri Lanka has enormous potential and now is the time to explore and expand. Construction Expo 2012 therefore will be of a world class standard showcasing the best of the industry under one roof," he said.

CIOB is Sri Lanka's foremost association spearheading a gathering of all stakeholders in the construction industry. Established in 1961 by a group of builders and engineers presently the association commands the membership of persons from industries relating to construction. The CIOB have joined with LECS in organizing the event-Construction Expo 2012.

Construction Expo 2012 will include a symposium which will feature all facets of the construction industry. The symposium will stage the most comprehensive and latest technologies related to the field. It will provide participants an opportunity to witness the most renowned and innovative technologies under one roof.

The Chairman of the organizing committee of the event Mahanama Jayamanna said, "We want to make this event the hub for all those interested in the industry. Under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa Sri Lanka has been transformed to one of the peaceful countries on earth."