Singapore Green Building Week 2013
SINGAPORE – The fifth Singapore Green Building Week (SGBW) 2013 once again brings together two world-class green building events, the International Green Building Conference (IGBC) 2013 and Build Eco Xpo (BEX) Asia 2013 in a single location. Organised by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) of Singapore in partnership with Reed Exhibitions and the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC), these anchor events have attracted more than 10,000 participants from over 35 countries. Held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre from 11 to 13 September 2013, IGBC 2013 and BEX Asia 2013 have come together to provide a one-stop, international platform for global green building experts and industry players to meet and collaborate on future green building solutions.
“Climate change is a global threat that affects every one of us regardless of where we reside, and requires a collective, collaborative effort for it to be effectively countered,” said Dr. John Keung, CEO, BCA. “With IGBC 2013, BCA is pleased to once again bring together global green building experts, built environment industry leaders, policy-makers and academics to exchange knowledge, share ideas, and explore opportunities on how we can all work as one to create a greener, more sustainable built environment for all.”
“The green movement in the region is quickly gaining traction; the rise of green awareness and consciousness, and the proliferation of accessible green technologies for the building and construction sector has given rise to a high demand for green solutions,” said Mr Paul Beh, President – Asia-Pacific, Reed Exhibitions. “Understanding the evolving landscape, BEX Asia has worked to ensure that we stay at the forefront of these changing times. This is an exciting year for BEX Asia. The strong support and complementary nature of the partner events has allowed BEX to offer not only greater breadth, but also greater depth in content,” he added.
BEX Asia 2013 Event Highlights
This year’s BEX Asia is held just as there is a growing level of both awareness and interest in sustainability. Visitors and participants at BEX Asia 2013 can expect to see a myriad of green solutions and also a more vigorous exchange of green ideas. Alongside the rising demand for green technologies, BEX Asia has yet again established itself as the region’s choice business event with more than 300 exhibiting companies showcasing the largest range of products and services in the industry this year.
Joining the comprehensive list of returning exhibitors, some of the new firms this year include Camfil (Singapore), Daisen (Italy), Hoffsetter (Switzerland), Pinnacle LGS (UK), PT. Duta Sarana Perkasa (Indonesia) and Stonrich (Singapore). BEX Asia 2013 also welcomes a new participating country in JETRO Japan.
A key highlight of BEX Asia 2013 is its feature area, the Green View. A new platform for industry leaders to share trailblazing green ideas, solutions and trends, it will put the spotlight on several professionals and experienced practitioners. The Green View also offers visitors the opportunity to try out back-to-basics traditional weaving techniques and structure building. These workshops, organised by Arkitrek, emphasise the values of sustainability, community engagement and resource conservation.
More information at www.sgbw.com.sg and www.bex-asia.com.
