Building Expo highlights housing boom, increased importation of materials

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds examining the roofing material offered by Marjon Trading (GINA photo)

Several private sector housing initiatives were highlighted at the Building Expo with many of the multi-million dollar projects looking to import materials to meet the taste of their clients.

Representatives of the companies present at the fourth annual International Building Expo spoke of importing various materials such as plywood and fences, among others, which can be manufactured here. The Expo, which was held at the Providence Stadium tarmac,