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Expos like World of Concrete India will create awareness amongst the potential of this industry. This year we are glad to showcase
the stakeholders and upgrade them with innovative technologies over 150 top-of-the-line Indian and global companies providing
in this sector.” you access to further your business.” he added.
Emphasizing the need for innovation, Amit Bansal, Partner, Harshad Shah, Chairman, Builders Association of India said,
Financial Advisory and Sector Leader for Infrastructure, Deloitte “Mumbai Centre said with the large amount of investment in
India said, “Financial Advisory and Sector Leader for Infrastructure, infrastructure construction and housing construction planned
Deloitte India said, Construction Sector is evolving and demands by the Central and various State Governments, use of latest
for skilled workforce as well as technology upgrades. The technology and materials will be very important. Exhibitions like
industry needs to invest in manpower training, automation, new ‘World of Concrete India’ bring the technology and material to our
construction technology and digitization to service the fast-growing doorstep and hence we encourage our members to visit ‘World
demand for construction services. The way to robust construction of Concrete India’ instead of we going to various countries or the
industry is to quickly resolve construction disputes. World of various factories in India to source our machinery and materials.”
Concrete India Expo 2022 is a platform where the stakeholders World of Concrete India 2022 is dedicated to concrete & building
along with the Government representatives, can seek solution to materials, dry mortar and aggregates precast technologies &
faster resolution of construction disputes and attract investments formwork, Waterproofing solutions and Construction Chemicals,
in construction sector.” Commercial & Industrial Flooring, Construction Equipment, AI & IT
On the need for a common platform for the Concrete, Solutions, Construction Safety Equipment & Scaffolding, 3D Printing
Construction and Infrastructure industries, Solutions and BIMs. The three-day show will provide opportunities
Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India, said, for architects and engineers, commercial & resident developers
“The pandemic has put a spotlight on infrastructure around the and contractors, distributors, government authorities and state
globe. Recognised as key drivers of India’s economic growth corporations to interact and network with exhibitors from across
and employment, we are glad to see some key initiatives by the the industry. Key highlights of the expo include –
Government of India such as the Gati Shakti Mission, the National 1. First Ever Water Proofing Pavilion by Water Proofing
Infrastructure Pipeline, the National Monetisation Plan, and Bharat Association of India
Mala Project that will place our country amongst the top global 2. Drycotec Pavilion & Conference
three contributors and leapfrog the economy to a global level. 3. Technical Seminar by Builder Association of India
We as facilitators are happy to announce that World of Concrete 4. Gujarat Contractors Association support as State Outreach
India 2022 will play a key role in bringing the construction and Partner
infrastructure industries together and aid the infrastructure industry 5. Key associations like the Construction Equipment Rental
growth which is slated to touch US$1.4 trillion by 2025.” Association, Indian Chapter of American Concrete Institute
“Also, in the new normal, while the world is pushing harder to etc.
meet climate goals, the Indian cement and concrete sector has Alongside the expo, the industry will get an opportunity to upskill
been at the forefront in responding to climate change. Many their knowledge with a conference spread over three days that will
large concrete players have done huge emission reductions by bring together thought leaders and experts to share their insights
using alternative materials and technologies thereby improving and knowledge and will attract decision-makers and influencers
energy efficiency. The World of Concrete India will represent such in the industry.
innovations and trends too, pertaining to the green concrete The key topics that will be discussed at the conference include the
concept. It will provide an unparalleled business opportunity for CEO Finance Panel, Showcasing iconic projects, Challenges in the
commercial & residential developers and contractors, specialised Concrete and Mortar Segment, Precast concrete, Waterproofing,
architects and engineers, distributors, government authorities and Decarbonisation as an opportunity in the Cement and Concrete
state corporations to congregate, interact, network and discuss Sector and Drycotec, among others.
industry trends, challenges and market insights. The kind of industry
comeback we have received towards the expo further validates For more details visit: www.informamarkets.com

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