The International Construction Week 2008 through the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) will feature an exciting line up of events which include:

1. The Malaysian Construction Sector Review 2007/2008 and Outlook Seminar by CIDB
   
   Theme: "Strengthening Construction Capabilities for Global Competitiveness"
   
2. The International Construction Conference "Challenges of Global Mega Projects towards Construction Excellence"
   
   

   The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) will hold an international construction conference to discuss on the Challenges of Global Mega Projects towards Construction Excellence, a 3 day conference held throughout the exhibition.

   The construction conference is aimed to promote, impart and enhance the knowledge and practices in improving the efficiency and productivity for construction excellence. Some of the mega projects to be featured include Bur Dubai Tower (Dubai), The Kingdom Centre (Riyadh), “Watercube” The Beijing Olympic National Swimming Centre and many more.

   For more information, please visit www.ciob.org.my

3. SEADMA Conference
   
   

   Is the 3rd Annual Conference organised by the South East Asia Drymix Mortar Association (SEADMA) in conjunction with MALBEX 2008, scheduled for 26th – 29th August, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).

   This timely 1-day conference will help you deal with the challenges brought upon by wrong material choices. A bevy of industry experts will also share practical tips on how to leverage on advanced technology used in drymix mortars to achieve optimal results.

   Do grab the opportunity to network with more than 150 contractors, consultants, developers, construction material manufacturers and key experts of the industry to deal with emerging trends in the industry.

   For more information, visit http://www.seadma.org/

4. MATRADE'S Incoming Buying Mission (IBM)
   
   

   Following the overwhelming success of IBM program held in 2006, MALBEX 2008 once again plays host to its Incoming Buyers Mission (IBM) where it will serve as a focal point for Malaysian companies in the building and construction industry to promote their products and services to potential foreign buyers. MATRADE will host the international buyers at this unique exchange platform.

   A series of individual business matchmaking sessions and networking reception will be the main agenda throughout the 2-day program. This program is an opportunity for the international buyers to anticipate the type of products/services they are interested in which can later be purchased through the local manufacturers.

   This is indeed an excellent platform for manufacturers to interact, network and explore opportunities, bond a new partnership and get updated with the latest emerging trends in the building and construction industry.

5. Concrete Week
   
   

   This seminar is organised by the Concrete Society of Malaysia (CSM) and the Asian Concrete Construction Institute (ACCI), which features a series of concrete related workshop sessions and seminars and a Concrete Pavilion at the exhibition.