Ecobuild Southeast Asia 2014 - Gain The Recognition You Deserve!

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosted by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), the 2^nd edition of Ecobuild Southeast Asia -- Southeast Asia's Leading Event for Sustainable Design, Construction and Built Environment will be held together with the International Construction Week (ICW) -- The Premier Annual Event for the Construction Industry in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. To commence at the Putra World Trade Centre from 17 - 19 September 2014.

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"This year, we are proud to introduce Ecobuild Southeast Asia as the major component of International Construction Week 2014. Ecobuild Southeast Asia will incorporate several industry showcase including: Green Build Asia, Construction Showcase, Eco light Asia, Solar Asia, and MIIE; in an integrated show floor, specially designed to cover the construction industry spectrum. I encourage the industry players to join us and make use of this platform to explore business opportunities and exchange insights about sustainability in the construction with all the industry professionals across the region," said Y.Bhg. Dato's Sri Ir. Dr. Judin Abdul Karim, Chief Executive Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).

Imagine having to design and construct at your disposal without worries of higher maintenance and materials cost. Ecobuild Southeast Asia 2014 in collaboration with International Construction Week will expose the latest innovative technologies and products in sustainable design through a multi-faceted platform, which are -

INTEGRATIONS & INNOVATIONS - Co-located events:

• Green Build Asia: Focusing on sustainability to inspire eco building industry including green architecture, practices and design for a more sustainable built environment and future.
• Ecolight Asia:  Represents the avenue for eco lighting, dealing with illumination and lighting products.
• Solar Asia: Empowering solar businesses, solar development and advanced technology solutions within the Southeast Asia's region. 
• Construction Showcase:  Enforce ICW's philosophy in developing and upgrading the construction sectors.
• MIIE: An IBS knowledge sharing platform, which covers dissemination of quality information and technology, discussion opportunities and networking session.

INSPIRATION - Knowledge Exchange Bar

• Ecobuild SEA seminars: Engage with experts including Energy Commission, Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Malaysian Industry -- Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and others in interactive seminar sessions.
• Technology Symposium: Where the latest environmental products and technology will be presented to trade buyers
• ICW conference: A high end paid conference chaired by Ministry of Works, Public Works Department (JKR), American Concrete Institute (KL Chapter),  Concrete Society of Malaysia (CSM) , UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), Malaysian Asset & Project Management Association (MAPMA) and more.

INTERACTION - Event Key Statistic

• 250 exhibitors from 42 countries
• National Pavilions from Canada, mainland China, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, Malaysia and the UK
• Expected 10,000 industry professionals including architects, building consultant, contractors, developers, engineers, factory owners and facility managers.
• Supported by the Ministry of Works, Malaysia and hosted by Construction Industry Development Board, this event is supported by major decision makers across the region.

"MiGHT is glad to join Ecobuild SEA and ICW in 2014. Ecobuild SEA seminar is the knowledge springboard that will provide an improved awareness on the national level planning with regards to Smart Cities as well as exposure to the industry on new market opportunities such as inducing strategic projects for industry participation and to induce B2B collaboration. We welcome all industry partners to join us at this noteworthy session," said Nik Ahmad Faizul Abd Mallek, Vice President, MIGHT International, Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology, Prime Minister's Department.

ICW 2014 and Ecobuild Southeast Asia is created exclusively for the construction industry to provide the platform for exhibitors and participants alike to strengthen business ties, expand networking, and to acquire the latest information from the sustainable design, construction and build environment. So, if you happen to have an innovation or solution so good that it must be shared, then acquire your booth today at the most prominent space in the show floor.

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To download the event brochure, please visit www.ecobuildsea.com

Notes to Editors:

1. About UBM Asia (www.ubmasia.com)

Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is Asia's leading exhibition organiser and the biggest commercial organiser in mainland China, India and Malaysia. Established with its headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia and in the US, UBM Asia has a strong global presence in 25 major cities with 30 offices and over 1,400 staff.

With a track record spanning over 30 years, UBM Asia operates in 21 market sectors with 160 dynamic face-to-face exhibitions, 75 high-level professional conferences, 28 targeted trade publications, 18 round-the-clock vertical portals and virtual event services for over 1,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world. We provide a one-stop diversified global service for high-value business matching, quality market news and online trading networks.

UBM Asia has extensive office networks in China, Southeast Asia and India, three of the world's fastest growing B2B events markets. UBM China has 11 offices in the major cities in mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Chengdu and Shenzhen, where we organise more than 70 exhibitions and conferences. In ASEAN, UBM Asia operates from its offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines with over 50 events in this region. UBM India teams in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad organise 20 exhibitions and 60 conferences every year across the country.

2. About UBM plc (www.ubm.com)

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