Lindeners celebrated their first ever Building Expo in conjunction with the grand opening of Mast Villa at Amelia’s Ward.
This was announced in a Ministry of Housing and Water release yesterday which also stated that a number of homes were also exhibited.
The release explained that the goal of the Expo is to “provide a forum for the exchange of cutting-edge technological innovations in the building industry, as well as a meeting place for investors and consumers to exchange ideas and locate goods and services for their construction endeavours.” The concept, it added, originated when businessmen networked at the International Building Expo hosted last year by the Ministry of Housing and Water.
Among those attending the Expo and opening were Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal; Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues; Regional Executive Officer, Dwight John; President of the Linden Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Development, Lyndon Young; and Managing Director of Tower Cranes of Guyana Inc, Roland Baboolal.
Croal told the gathering that as the housing market changes, Guyanese are searching for new technology to construct homes that are both sustainable, time efficient and cost efficient, and he applauded the organisers of the event for their efforts. He also highlighted developments in Linden through the Housing Ministry, including the allocation of close to 500 house lots, road and infrastructure works, and the construction of housing units.
Meanwhile, Rodrigues assured that government will continue to support the development of Region Ten through its housing programmes and other initiatives. However, she also stressed the importance of private sector investment which she opined is crucial for economic growth and further, that support will also be provided to create an enabling environment for investments.
Among pre-fabricated homes at the Expo were a 20×30 ft and a 30×30 ft unit from Tower Cranes of Guyana Inc. The homes are said to meet international standards and can be completed within a matter of days. Each home is also built using steel and cement and can support a second storey. Other units were also on display by NCHD Holdings Ltd. and AJM Enterprise.
A number of companies offering products and services in the construction sector such as insurance, decor, and plumbing, also participated at the event, the release added.
