Leading global players will be showcasing their innovative products and solutions on a sprawling 25,000 sq m area at Saudi Build 2014, a major construction technology and building materials trade exhibition, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh Mayor Ibrahim Al Sultan inaugurated the 27th edition of the international construction technology and building materials exhibition yesterday (October 26) at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.

The show is being held concurrently with Saudi Stone-Tech 2015 – the 18th International Stone and Stone Technology Exhibition and Saudi Build PMV Series – the 6th International Exhibition for Construction Equipment, Plant, Machinery and Vehicles.

Saudi Stone-Tech 2015 will feature products ranging from marble slabs, granite, natural stone, mosaic, modern and sophisticated computerized stone cutting machines to quarrying machinery, blades, and slates, while Saudi Build PMV Series offers a major platform for participants to network with industry leaders while conducting business and sales

Several cutting-edge technologies, products and services for construction sector will be on display until October 29 at the Saudi Build 2015 being held under the theme ‘Capture the Kingdom’s Leading Construction Opportunities.’

The event will play a lead role in the transfer of technology and knowledge between Saudi Arabia and its trading partners as well as offer a platform for launching innovative products and services, live demonstrations, and customer engagement activities, said the organisers.

In addition, it will provide valuable opportunities to network with international manufacturers and suppliers and explore potential partnership and investment prospects, they stated.  

Spread over 15,000 sq m of indoor air-conditioned halls, 4,000 sq m temporary built structure and 5,000 sq m of open-air exhibition space, Saudi Build 2015 will throw the spotlight on leading building products and cutting-edge technologies.

Approved by UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, it will highlight swimming pools and accessories, timber frames, water and heat installations, and wood products, among others.

"The on-going infrastructure development will continue to drive the kingdom's construction sector for the next few years. The opening of the 27th edition of Saudi Build was well-received by industry professionals who are present in huge numbers to be acquainted with the hottest trends," remarked a REC spokesperson.

"We thank our partners for supporting us in organizing a successful event and we are confident of the signing of many major deals during the course of the show," he added..-TradeArabia News Service