Guatemala: Congress on Sustainable Construction

From September 29th to October 1st, entrepreneurs will be gathering together in Guatemala City to take part in business conferences and address issues such as use of technology and construction practices.

Friday, August 21, 2015

The event is being organized by the Guatemalan Chamber of Construction (CGC) and the Guatemala Green Building Council (GGBC).

Pelayo Llarena Cobos, CGC president, told Revistaconstruir.com that "... the activity aims to highlight sustainability as an important business decision-making factor for sustainable business. It will also highlight the added value that these companies are able to differentiate themselves from their competition through good practices of sustainability and promoting sustainable construction as a key concept for growth and profitability of companies in the construction sector. "

"... Entrepreneurs attending Expoverde will be able to see an exhibition of technologies, materials focusing on constructing whilst takeing care of the environment. This year among the exhibitors are expected to participate are Cesar Treviño from Mexico, and Osberto Pellecer, from Colombia, along with other speakers to be announced soon. "

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