PHILCONSTRUCT 2010

PHILCONSTRUCT 2010 is known as one of the most remarkable events dedicated to the building and constructing industry in the Philippines. This November 11 to 14, 2010, three events namely Philippine International Construction Equipment, Building Materials Exhibition, and Technology Forum will be held at the SMX Convention Center in the Mall of Asia Complex.

The exhibit/conference, organized by the Philippine Constructors Association, Inc. (PCA), will also be a back-to-back event with HVAC/R Philippines 2010 or the 13th International Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning, Refrigerating, Pumps, Valves and Pipes, Filtration and Purification Technology Exhibition, and will also incorporate Mining Asia 2010 or the 5th International Exhibition of Equipment, Machinery, Tools, Technology and Support services for the Mining Industry, and Interior World 2010 or the 7th International Interiors, Furnishing and Furniture, Lighting, Home Entertainment and Total Lifestyle Exhibition.

Expected visitors include architects, building owners, construction cos., contractors, distributors & agents, engineers, environmentalist, importers and wholesalers, interior designers, interior decorators, industrial plant operators, landscape artists, manufacturing plant owners, and OEMs/appliance manufacturers.

Philconstruct 2010 will serve as an ideal location to explore the most recent trends, products and services in the construction industry and to achieve precious knowledge of the relevant sector.

For further information, contact Global Link MP Events International Inc. at (632) 730-8588 e-mail at info@globallinkmp.com or visit the website at www.globallinkmp.com.

CREBA Visayas Regional Real Estate and Housing Conference

The Chamber of Real Estate & Builders’ Associations, Inc. (CREBA) held its First Regional Real Estate & Housing Conference in Visayas at the Casino Español de Cebu, Ranudo Street, Cebu City last July 31, 2010. This event was announced by Florentino S. Dulalia Jr., National President of CREBA, and Julius G. Topacio, Vice-President for chapter affairs.

The event was organized by regional vice-president for Visayas, Dennis G. Jalbuena as conference chairman and hosted by the CREBA-Cebu Chapter led by Herbert Buot, chapter president.

CREBA is the Philippine umbrella organization of professionals and entities engaged in real estate and housing development, tourism facilities, building and construction, technical consultancy, marketing and other related services. With its advocacy programs and initiatives, it has become government’s strongest ally in pursuing a truly rational and affordable national housing program.

This Visayas Conference was the second of a series of four conferences all over the country designed to address the specific concerns of businessmen and other professionals on issues and trends that directly impact real estate and housing, as well as its allied industries and professions.

The one-day confab will highlight the opportunities, implications, licensing and examinations under the new Real Estate Service Act (RESA), signed into law in June 2009 in order to further professionalize the practice of real estate brokerage and marketing, appraisal and consultancy in the Philippines.

The conference is accredited under the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program for real estate practitioners.

For further information, you may contact CREBA at 373-2270 to 75 (Manila) or (032) 344-5756; 345-4228; 344-3904 (Cebu). Emails may be sent to creba_inc@yahoo.com or creba_cebu@yahoo.com. Visit their website at http://www.creba.ph

The 18th CebuCon: Construction Show Cebu

Showcasing the latest, topnotch products for the construction industry and introducing an array of environmentally friendly products, the 18th Construction Show Cebu (CebuCon) kicked off last June 4 at the Cebu Trade Hall at SM City Cebu.

Organized by L. A. Ducut and Companies Inc., in full cooperation with Hardwares Consolidated Inc., the 18th CebuCon featured products from Expo Tile and Bath and Home Improvement Center (latest tap models), K-Plast Inc. (Plexiglas for interiors and finishings), Supersonic Manufacturing, Inc. (drainage systems), Megaman (LED lighting fixtures and reflectors), Davies Paints Inc. (water-based acrylic paints suitable for both indoor and outdoor use), Firefly Lighting (emergency and automatic lights), Shera Board Philippines (construction boards), and Riviera Filipina Inc. (roof tiles).

The event was sponsored by AEG Power Tools, Roca, Expo Tile and Bath, Alcordo Advertising, Business World, SunStar Cebu, and Slivers.

For more details, interested parties may contact L. A. Ducut and Companies Inc. at (032) 232-3729, (032) 232-3740, or (032) 231-3172, or mobile numbers 0917-3221019, 0917-8382183, 0917-8973207, or 0917-8420777. You may also send inquiries via email to info@laducut.com. Visit their website at www.constructionshowcebu.com.

Largest Construction Exhibition Slated at SMX This November

The largest construction exhibition in the country, the Philippine International Construction Equipment & Building Materials Exhibition & Technology Forum, (PHILCONSTRUCT 2009) is gearing for its 19th annual run on November 12–15, 2009 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.

Organized by the Philippine Construction Association, Inc. (PCA), PHILCONSTRUCT has become the venue for interrelated businesses to forge partnership and showcase the latest products and services in the construction, building, mining, and household industry.

Like in the previous years, PHILCONSTRUCT incorporates the 12^th International Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning, Refrigerating, Pumps, Valves & Pipes Filtration and Purification Technology Exhibition & Conference (HVAC/R PHILIPPINES 2009), 4^th International Exhibition of Equipment, Machinery, Tools, Technology and Support Services for the Mining Industry (MINING ASIA 2009), and the 6^th International Interiors, Furnishing & Furniture, Lighting, Home Entertainment & Total Lifestyle Exhibition (INTERIOR WORLD 2009).

“The event is an overall industry affair covering construction, engineering, mining, equipment rental, real estate, and interior design. Last year, we started taking giant steps towards this direction. This year our goal is to strengthen this further by enhancing PCA's partnership and relationship with various organizations representing these core industries,” said PCA First Vice President overall chairman of PHILCONSTRUCT 2009 Tito Manalo.

Throughout the 4-day event, There will be an outdoor display featuring heavy and light construction equipment, and a film showing on mega construction projects. Technoforum 2009 will cover topics related to construction and equipment management, air-conditioning, electrical, mechanical and civil engineering, concrete and steel technologies, environmental and eco-friendly solutions to construction. For the first time, there will be a GP3 Conference (Green Productivity, Green Purchasing towards Green Philippines) which will discuss various efforts and practices in the construction industry that are environment-friendly. The country’s top interior design schools will square off at the Estilo de Vida VI.

PHILCONSTRUCT 2009 is presented by Samsung and DVM Plus III and co-organized by the Association of Carriers & Equipment Lessors Inc. (ACEL), Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID), Philippine Society of Ventilating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigerating Engineers (PSVARE), and Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association. The event is managed by Global-Link MP Events International Inc., (Global-Link).

The event is sponsored by Bing Dian, Boysen Paint, Carrier, Cemex Philippines, Davies Paints, Handy Fix, Hyundai, Lafarge, MAN Automotives Concessionaires Corp., Maxima Machineries, Inc., Sanyo, Trane, Inc., Agility Logistics, Automation & Security, Inc. (ASI), Avolution, Inc., Boral, Centrex Corporation, Chase Technologies Corporation, EVI Distribution Inc., FocalCast Network, Foton Motor Philippines, Foxchit Business Systems, Inc. (FBSI), JIMAC Inc., Komatsu, Microdata Systems and Management, Inc., Monark Equipment, Multistiq, Inc., Qishu Heavy Equipment Corporation, Slingshot Effects System Inc, Tamayo’s Catering, The Brain Computer Corporation http://www.brain.com.ph/, TVSTYLE Video http://www.tvstylevideo.com/, VersaFlex, Inc., and World of Concrete.

Event Media partners are Archikonst Magazine, Blu Print Magazine, BrightBox, Inc., BusinessWorld, DaigdigPinoy.com, Orange, Slivers Magazine, The Philippine Star, 88DB Service Portal, BusyTrade.com, CgeNa.com, Inquirer.net, Philstar.com, Yehey.com, 97dot9 Home Radio, and Mellow 947.

For more information about the event, contact Global-Link MP Events International Inc. at (632) 750-8588, 887-1304; fax (632) 750-8585; email info@globallinkmp.com or visit their website at www.globallinkph.com or www.globallinkmp.com.

Manila Construction Show 2009 Staged

Eco Bahay Kubo and Live/Work Dwelling became the highlights of the concluded ManilaCon held at the SMX Convention Center at the SM Mall of Asia Complex on September 3-6, 2009.

Organized by L.A. Ducut and Company, Inc, the Exhibit gathered key players in the building and construction industry and showcased initiatives on green and sustainable built environment. There were Green Gallery of Sustainable Architectural Designs which featured actual projects of active practitioners of green architecture; Green Forum, a 2-day discussion and presentation on the green and sustainable building design principles to promote Green Architecture in the Philippines. Speakers included Engr. Edmond P. Maceda of Ayala Land; Architect Christopher dela Cruz, Chairman, Philippine Green Building Council; Hon. Cong. Ana York Bondoc; and Atty. Antonio Oposa, Jr. President, Batas ng Kalikasan who provided insights about environmental laws in the Philippines. The 1st Green Architecture Student Symposium was also among the many activities during Manila Con.

ManilaCon 09 is sponsored by Holcim Cement, James Hardie, Blum, AEG Power Tools, Davies Paint, Signmedia, BluPrint Magazine, SM Supermalls, and the following media partners: BusinessWorld, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Slivers Magazine, The Plaza, Jam 88.3, Wave 891, Magic 89.9, 99.5 RT, and 103.5 Max FM

For more information about the event, contact L.A. Ducut and Company, Inc at (632) 471-4338.

Metalworking Products Showcased at PDMAEC 2009

Local and international companies involved in the metalworking industry showcased their latest products during the 4^th Philippine Die & Mold, Machine Tools, Sheet Metal, Metalworking Machinery, Equipment, Tools, Accessories, Hardware and other related Products and Services Exhibition and Conference (PDMAEC 2009) held last August 27 – 30, 2009 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Organized by the Philippine Die and Mold Association, Inc., the event incorporates five events, namely 2^nd Philippine Automation, Controls, Robotics, Accessories and Services Exhibition (AUTORCOR 2009); 1st Metal Finishing Equipment, Tools, Accessories and Services Exhibition (METALFIN 2009); 1^st Philippine Plastics Machinery, Equipment, Tools, Accessories, Raw Materials, Products and Services Exhibition (PHILPLAS 2009); 2^nd Philippine Welding Equipment, Tools and Accessories Exhibition (PHILWELD 2009), and the 2^nd Philippine Manufacturing, Subcontracting, Metrology, and Outsourcing & Engineering Exhibition (SUBMETR SOURCE 2009).

According to Ms. Angie Barrios, Marketing Manager of MAI (Market Access and Innovations) Management Philippines the event manager, PDMAEC 2009 aims to serve as a venue for these companies, who were deeply affected by the global financial crisis, to boost up their sales and explore new business opportunities. Over 250 exhibitors from around the globe displayed their state of the art technology machines, tools, and accessories used for moulds & die, manufacturing, fabrication and precision engineering.

Philippine Economic Zone Authority Director General Atty. Lillia de Lima graced the opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dir. Gen. de Lima chose Penta Technology as the winner for Best Booth. The booths of OSG Philippines and Optitiech Machine Tools were chosen as first and second runner-ups, respectively while PKC International received a special award.

Afterwards, members of the Metalworking Industries Association of the Philippines, Inc., (MIAP) convened for their Mid-year Conference and 2^nd Quarterly Meeting of MIAP National Board of Trustees. Lucky conference guests and exhibitors won raffle prizes such as IWATA Aircon Cooler, 10-megapixel AGFA Digital Camera, welding masks, and gift certificates from different resorts and spas during the Exhibitor’s Fellowship Night.

PDMAEC 2009 is sponsored by Business Mirror, IKK Ichigan, Inc., Big Pix Graphic Systems, Objet Geometries Ltd., CityNeon (official booth contractor), The Heritage Hotel (official hotel), Agility Logistics (official forwarder), and the following media partners: Orange Media, Ringier AG, International Metalworking News for Asia, Manufacturing - Metalworking Industry Bulletin, China Business Philippines, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Malaya Business Insight, Manila Bulletin, The Manila Times, and The Philippine Star.

For more information about the event, contact MAI Management Philippines at (632) 899-2642, 896-9272, 899-5892, fax (632) 898-2198, e-mail mai_mgt@compass.com.ph, maimgt@gmail.com or visit their website at http://www.maimanagement.net/.

PICE held Mid-year Confab at Bacolod City

Over 1,500 members from the construction, consulting, academic, and commercial sector took part in the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) 2009 National Midyear Convention held last June 25 – 27, 2009 at the Bacolod Pavilion Resort Hotel in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.

Hosted by PICE Negros Occidental Chapter, the convention carried the theme, “Civil Engineers Sustaining Infrastructure Development Amidst Global Economic Crisis”. According to PICE National President Venancio I. Besavilla Jr., the convention aims to tackle technical issues involving construction management and engineering, transportation engineering and structural engineering.

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. graced the opening ceremony and served as keynote speaker. His keynote address was followed by the inspirational talk of Engr. Jose Mabanta, recipient of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) “2009 Most Outstanding Civil Engineer Award”.

Dr. Benito M. Pacheco, officer-in-charge director of the Institute of Civil Engineering in the University of the Philippines College of Engineering, gave an overview of the workshop on the PICE disaster mitigation and preparedness strategies and disaster quick response program.

Other speakers were:

• Dr. Danilo C. Terante, division head of hydraulics and water resources engineering division, Civil Engineering Department, De la Salle University;
• Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., director, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology; Mr. Medardo C. Batiller,Operations Manager, Emergency Response Unit Foundation;
• Dr. Masanori Hamada, professor, Department of Civil and Environment Engineering, Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan and former president of Japan Society of Civil Engineers.

The guest speakers discussed topics on engineering technologies related to the five division of PICE such as Construction and Management Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Water Resources, and Hydraulic Engineering.

The PICE 2009 National Midyear Convention also featured the PICE Construction Technologies Services and Building Materials, Exhibit, Sports Tournament, Plenary Session, Technical Tracks, Job Fair, and Fellowship. The event was capped with the PICE Building Project Grand Slam Raffle where they gave away laptop bags, traveling bags, DVD players, a fax machine, cell phones, a digital camera, a digital video camera, a laptop and a brand new Nissan Navarra.

For more information about the PICE 2009 National Midyear Convention, contact the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers at (632) 448-7488 to 90, 376-4215 or visit their website at www.pice.org.ph/

ASEP Gathered Engineers, Others For International Convention

Architects, building officials, civil engineers, consultants, developers, manufacturers, materials engineers, field inspectors, project engineers and managers, as well as structural engineering students attended the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc., (ASEP) 14^th International Convention held at the Grand Ballroom of Great Eastern Hotel in Quezon City last May 21 – 22, 2009.

Guided by the theme, “Structural Engineering: Coping with the Global Crisis', the annual convention was filled with technical sessions that tackled a wide array of topics. These include performance-based design; retrofitting and strengthening; structural failures; structural risk; natural hazards and disaster crisis mitigation; ISO Standards and Codes of Practice, earthquake and wind engineering; value engineering; engineering ethics; urban planning and infrastructure development; fire, impact, and blast loads; case studies on high-rise buildings and long-span bridges; and prestresses and pre-cast construction, foundation, and geotechnical issues.

Seven plenary sessions were held throughout the event. These were the following:

Plenary Paper	Topic
Plenary Paper No. 1	Philippines & Japan Contributions to Seismic Retrofitting Techniques for Bridges
Plenary Paper No. 2	Climate Change & Structural Engineering
Plenary Paper No. 3	A Model to Assess Quantitative Risk in Building Structural Analysis & Design : An input to Design Development
Plenary Paper No. 4	Modeling of Shear Walls for Non Linear and Pushover Analysis of Tall Buildings
Plenary Paper No. 5	Direct Analysis Method: Valuing Engineering Efficiency and Economy in Structural Analysis and Design of Steel Structures
Plenary Paper No. 6	Nuclear Fall-out Survival Shelters
Plenary Paper No. 7	Permanent Slope Protection in Highly-Seismic and Landslide-Prone Area using Multi-Level Anchored Wall

The highlight of the convention was the election of officers for 2009 – 2010. The new set of ASEP Officers and Members of the Board of Directors are Mr. Adam Abinales, President; Mr. Anthony Vladimir Pimentel, Vice-President, Ms. Miriam Tamayo, Secretary; Mr. Virgilio Columna, Treasurer; Mr. Ronaldo Ison, Mr. Danilo Domingo, Mr. Vinci Nicolas Villasenor, Mr. Pedro Tolentino, Mr. Frederick Sison, Mr. Tony Avila, Directors, and Mr. Wilfredo Lopez, Immediate Past President and Ex-Officio Director.

The 14^th ASEP International Convention is sponsored by Millenium Erectors Corporation, Steel Centre Philippines, Inc., RS Caparros Associates and Company, VSL International Ltd., Hyder Consulting, HILTI Corporation, Romer Montoya, F. ASEP, F. PICE, and Antonio Gutierrez and Associates.

For more information on the 14^thASEP International Convention, contact the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc., at(632) 411-8606, 410-0483, (63917) 823-7739, email info@aseponline.org, aseponline@gmail.com, or visit their website, www.aseponline.org.