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Promosalons Nigeria leads country’s business delegation to construction trade show in France

Emmanuel Macron of France

Promosalons Nigeria, the exclusive official representative of Promosalons France in Nigeria, is organising a local business delegation including the Nigerian Institute of Architects Lagos chapter, to participate in the 2019 Le mondial du batiment, a construction industry trade show in Paris.

The two-yearly event holds from November 4 – 8, and is the leading international trade show and conference for the architecture, building and construction sectors.

“For the construction industry, Le mondial du bâtiment is the ideal place to meet, do business and understand trends,” said Akin Akinbola, managing director/CEO, Promosalons Nigeria.

The building, housing and urban planning are evolving rapidly and play an essential role in the well-being of residents and in supporting new lifestyles and consumption modes through ever-greater flexibility, accessibility, adaptability, Akinbola said.

As a result, the trade show will be a great opportunity to meet foreign companies looking for partners in Nigeria, he said.

Le mondial du bâtiment comprises of three shows – Batimat, the leading show for innovations in construction and architecture, and Idéobain, a specialist bathroom materials and equipment trade show, showcasing the latest trends in style and design from across the sector.

The third, Interclima, is a specialist show for technical equipment to create more comfortable and cost-efficient buildings.

Le mondial du batiment trade show is split into six clearly defined trades to facilitate participants’ visit and help them find exhibitors. The parts are materials and solutions, Indoor fittings, outdoor fittings, joinery and closures, worksite equipment and tools, structures and envelope.

However, Construction Tech and Offsite will be two new sectors in this year’s event, according to Promosalons Nigeria.

Batimat, Ideobain, and interclimat will be presenting 140 innovation entries at this year 2019 innovation awards that construction industry professionals will be able to discover and use to their advantage.

Umah Fitzgerald, chairman, Nigerian Institute of Architects Lagos chapter, is also expected to give a presentation at the event, speaking on the theme: Architecture and construction in a growing economy-case study of Nigeria.

Nigerian businesses at the event will include Nigeria Fembosco Engineering, Contemporary Architecture, Interstate Architects, Elalan Construction Co., Consol Associates, Hefsiba Venture International, Ak Construction, Mega Home Nigeria, Silk Plaster Nigeria, Accord Engineering, Hilti Nigeria, Archcon Nigeria, Urban Shelter Properties, Big Joe Interior Design and Brickhouse Construction Co.

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