Building Expo exhibitors upbeat about exposure, new markets

When the curtains came down on the Housing Ministry’s International Building Expo 2012 on Sunday night, many of the businesses that had showcased their offerings to thousands were upbeat about their future prospects.

Participating businesses dubbed the event, staged under the theme “Embracing Standards – Building the Future,” a success, saying they garnered many prospective deals and local and international interest.

Speaking with Stabroek News on the closing evening, Minister of Housing Irfaan Ali also said that with the over 45,000 attendees, the event could only be dubbed as