PHD Organising 3 day Exhibition on Architecture, Building Material and Technologies From 27th To 29th September

By 1 2 1 News Reporter

Chandigarh 26^th September:---- PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter are jointly organising 3 days exhibition on "Archibuild- 2013" from 27 to 29 September. at Himachal Bhawan, Chandigarh. Over 1000 architects, urban planners, interior designers and students of these professions are likely to attend this three day event.

Dalip Sharma, Regional Director, PHD Chamber shared that the festival has two components: an exhibition on building materials, and technologies "Archibuild 2013"; and a conference on "Architecture, Building Materials and Technologies".  Delving into the details of the exhibition on architecture, building materials and technologies named "Archibuild 2013", being held from 27-29 September, 2013 at Himachal Bhawan, Chandigarh, Sharma said, "is a unique and focused event which covers all the aspects of the construction and building industry. It will provide a chance of brand building to exhibitors by showcasing the latest product and services to key professionals & decision makers from all major sectors of the industry".   He further said there will be more than 70 exhibitors showcasing construction equipments and machinery, laminates, sanitary wares and fittings, tiles, marbles, stones, ceramics, acoustics, cement and concrete, iron and steel, roofing, paints and coats, chemical adhesives, electrical and electronics, doors and windows, home automation. A footfall of more than 10,000 is expected over the three days. Apart from visitors from the profession including Architects, Interior Designers, Civil Engineers and Contractors, Builders and Developers, Project Managers, Govt. Authorities, Building Authorities, Building Consultants, Distributors /Agencies of Building Materials, and Construction industry, the masses are also expected to visit in large numbers, said Sharma.

Manmohan Khanna, Chairman, IIA informed that the Conference aims at providing maximum of opportunities of interaction among industry experts and players, to share the ideas and experience about the latest technology. ArchiBuild 2013 will bring together an expert group of exhibitors, skilled industrialists and focused visitors, and let the Indian potential to be highlighted in the global market, he added.  Khanna shared that the conference on "Architecture, Building Materials and Technologies" will be held at Himachal Bhawan in Chandigarh on 28 September, 2013 which will include lectures, slide-shows on various issues concerning the profession of Architecture.   The main objective of the conference, said Khanna, is to bring architects, planners, engineers, academicians and consultants on a common platform to discuss and deliberate about the emerging concerns arising out of the changing world, besides understanding and analyzing the threats and challenges before modern cities. 

Surinder Pal Singh Bahga, Chairman, Institute of Indian Architects Publication Board said that the architects would analyze the contemporary and vernacular architecture in context of modern requirements. Bahga said "Students from as many as seven institutes and schools of architecture are participating in the conference. It would be a great opportunity for youngsters to interact with their senior counterparts."