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–as 16th<\/sup> Building Expo Launched<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Housing and infrastructure must serve as nation-building tools for the next generation, according to Minister of Housing Collin Croal. He declared this during last evening\u2019s official launch of the International Building Expo 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s International Building Expo marks its 16th year since it was originally conceptualized by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali during his tenure as Housing Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Held under the theme \u201cGuyana at 60: Building Strong Foundations for a Sustainable Future,\u201d this year\u2019s edition coincides with Guyana\u2019s 60th anniversary of independence.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This year\u2019s edition coincides with Guyana\u2019s 60th anniversary of Independence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

During the launch, Minister of Housing Collin Croal explained that the event has evolved into a key national platform, linking citizens, investors and industry stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We are building a country for the next generation and in that context, housing and infrastructure are not just development priorities, they are nation building tools. \u00a0The homes we construct, the communities we design and the infrastructure that we invest, it will define not only our present but our future<\/strong>,” he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa Benn, stressed that the expo goes beyond showcasing products and addressing housing concerns. She explained that while many may view the event as focused on construction and the sale of building materials, it also creates opportunities for businesses and for employment as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It means that we need more architects, more surveyors, more carpenters, more masons, more plumbers. And indeed, this export will present and has always presented opportunities for these persons to come and speak about their skills and services and to engage<\/strong>,” she explained.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa Benn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The expo is expected to attract both local and international exhibitors, offering homeowners, prospective buyers, investors and students the chance to explore financing options and modern building technologies. Organizers are anticipating the largest and most impactful edition of the expo to date.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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