The 3rd International Concrete Conference and Exhibition (ICCX Middle East 2019) has launched today (November 26) at amidst the participation of more than 75 exhibitors and 500 international construction experts.
Organized by Germany’s ad-media GmbH, the two-day event is being held at Expo Centre Sharjah.
Held in cooperation with the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce, the exhibition provides a unique platform to showcase the latest products, solutions, and technology in the building and construction field and offers a wide range of deals that meet the growing construction needs of the region, which is the world’s largest construction markets.
The ICCX Middle East 2019 was inaugurated by Marwan bin Jasim Al Sarkal, executive chairman of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq); in the presence of HE Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, Dr. Holger Karutz, managing director of ad-media GmbH.
Al Sarkal stated that this year’s edition is featuring a wide spectrum of exhibitors with various specialties, in addition to the broad participation of world and local construction experts, making it a perfect opportunity for learning more about the latest methods and technologies in the construction field.
“The UAE has achieved outstanding innovative milestones in the urban sector, in addition to notable expansion in the use of modern technology in building and construction,” he added.
Al Sarkal noted: “The exhibition is enhancing the Emirate of Sharjah’s status in organizing and hosting such qualitative exhibitions which attract all those concerned with the construction industry from companies, experts and down to visitors, who come together under one roof to find out more about the latest products in the concrete and precast industry, amid expectations of investing up to $ 316 billion in this sector between 2019 – 2021 in all GCC countries.”
“The International Concrete Conference and Exhibition has become one of the most significant events globally with a prestigious position on the map of international exhibitions, thanks to its inclusiveness and diversity and the remarkable participation of the world’s most renowned concrete and precast companies, major construction and equipment companies, building materials and engineering offices,” said Al Midfa.
He added: “The ICCX Middle East provides a unique opportunity for investors from inside and outside the country to conclude partnerships, make deals, exchange experiences and meet with the best suppliers and equipment experts, as well as to discover all-new future technologies in the construction and architecture.”
“Additionally, this event is constituting a value-added to Sharjah’s status as a perfect environment for launching construction projects and a strategic starting point for investors and business to penetrate the neighbouring markets, thanks to the Emirate’s robust infrastructure, flexible legislation environment, and the availability of primary materials, workforce and technical manpower pertinent to the construction work,” Al Midfa concluded.
The first day activities saw the remarkable participation of contractors and entrepreneurs with a view to learning about the latest high-efficiency construction products, concrete, and steel technologies, as well as environmentally friendly construction solutions.
Furthermore, the attendance of the construction experts from the UAE, Finland, Italy, Cyprus, South Africa, Germany, Netherlands, and Turkey has enriched the event with their expertise and consultations on the 3D printing techniques, efficiency of concrete products, low energy consumption materials, manufacture and repair of concrete buildings, and environmental impacts on concrete and precast, especially hot and harsh environments. – TradeArabia News Service
Concrete conference and expo kicks off in Sharjah
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