More than 200 trade exhibitors showcased their top-notch products and equipment in the Philconstruct Luzon 2022 which was held at the recently launched SMX Convention Center Clark from June 9 to 11.
With the theme “Present Ready: Leading the Way for Recovery & Growth”, Philconstruct 2022 is the first-ever hybrid edition of the biggest and most anticipated construction trade show series in the Philippines.
According to Philconstruct Chairman Ronaldo “Junn” Elepaño, more than 5,000 buyers and sellers were expected to participate both physically and virtually in the hybrid event., which also facilitated workshops, conferences, and skills demo to provide updates about the latest trends and developments in the construction industry.
Apart from exhibitors and partners, developers, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and even workers were invited in order to establish connections in the industry which can potentially lead to collaborations and opportunities for businesses and consumers alike.
To officially start the program, Philippine Constructors Association (PCA) Executive Director Engr. Ibarra Paulino acknowledged the presence of guests and partners during the event.
“We give our sincerest gratitude for your continuous support for the construction industry in the Philconstruct Luzon 2022 Hybrid Edition. We also would like to take this exciting opportunity to learn about the latest trends and developments in construction in the next three days. We are thankful for all your support as we grow in the industry together today and in the many years to come,” he said.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony followed shortly at the ground floor including an exhibit tour in the entire vicinity of the SMX Convention Center Clark. Leading local and international players of the construction industry such as Boysen, Equiprime Optimum Solutions, Kurashiki, Landlite, Smarthouse, Zoomlion, Floorstone, and many others exhibited their various products and heavy equipment.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was graced by Elepaño together with PCA President Engr. Wilfredo Decena, Philconstruct Events, Exhibitions & Convention Corp. (PEECC) Chairman Engr. Emilio Tumbocon, Clark Development Corporation (CDC) Vice President for Engineering Services Group Dennis C. Legaspi, Department Trade of Industry (DTI-R3) Regional Director Leonila T. Baluyut, and Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary for Road, Transport and Infrastructure Mark Steven Pastor, among others.
During the afternoon session of Day 1, Legaspi was among those who presented in the Infrastructure and Focus Group held at one of the meeting rooms in Park Inn By Radisson Clark.
“First of all welcome to Clark and we’re very glad that Clark is the venue for Philconstruct’s first ever hybrid edition. Earlier I was thinking about the role of the construction industry in the development of the country. There is no development without construction – it’s that simple,” Legaspi said.
He also shared and tackled about the Clark Smart City Project which will develop this Freeport into a smart city wherein technology, connectivity, and mobility will thrive in the coming years.
“We’re also an empire of builders because all over the world there are Filipino engineers, architects, designers down to those who are actually carrying the burden of building all the infrastructures. So whenever we go around the world, we see the handiwork of Filipinos who work from their knowledge of the construction industry,” he added.
Philconstruct has been constantly contributing to the growth and the development of the construction industry by bringing together people from all over the country for over 30 years since its establishment in 1990.
In 2019, Philconstruct Luzon was held in Clark where it hosted the launch of the Philippine Construction Industry Roadmap for 2020 to 2030 together with DTI.
