EcoAfribuild 2014 is leading the transformation to eco-friendly and sustainably green building and construction on the continent. Co-located with Interbuild Africa 2014, the most iconic building and building services exhibition in Africa, taking place 20-23 August 2014, EcoAfribuild will focus on the next generation of building and infrastructure with a spotlight in energy efficient, resource efficient and environmentally responsible building design, materials, and energy services.

“The eco-friendly construction market is growing rapidly as people realise the benefits of eco-friendly building,” says Gary Corin, Managing Director of Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery. “In fact, the Department of Trade and Industry has announced plans to make changes to the energy efficiency regulations that will make it compulsory for new buildings to be designed to minimise energy consumption,” he points out.

EcoAfribuild 2014 will provide exhibitors with an ideal platform to showcase the latest eco-friendly building solutions while networking with industry peers. Visitors will be able to see demonstrations of building designs that reduce heat loads, maximise natural light and promote the circulation of fresh air, as well as the use of energy-saving air-conditioning and lighting. The show will also focus on environmentally-friendly and non-toxic materials, the reduction of waste and recycled materials, water-efficient plumbing fittings, water harvesting and the use of renewable energy sources.

Supported by many industry-leading associations, EcoAfribuild is co-located with Interbuild Africa 2014, one of most renowned building and building services industry events with a four-decade legacy. Moving through to the next phase of its history, Interbuild Africa has recently undergone a dramatic renovation including a complete rebrand and other key changes that will provide greater value to both its exhibitors and visitors. Interbuild Africa and co-located shows – Glass Expo Africa Plumbdrain Africa, EcoAfribuild, and Hardex Africa – constitute the biggest building and building services exhibition in Africa. The combined shows will provide some much needed support to the local building industry by creating an enabling environment for business networking, product and equipment purchases and business development.

Last year Interbuild Africa welcomed more than 9 000 visitors, and this year the event, along with its co-located shows will see a drastic overhaul in meeting and exceeding industry standards as well as the expectations of both exhibitors and visitors.

“The built environment affects us all, including our economies and the environment—that is why we must drive transformation in Africa towards sustainability,” says Corin. “EcoAfribuild will show how it is possible. It is logical for delegates and exhibitors to get behind this year’s show and understand more about how eco-friendly construction is the way of the future,” he concluded.