Project Qatar 2016, the 13th International Construction Technology and Building Materials Exhibition, has concluded its latest instalment after four days of well-attended exhibits, tours, and business meetings.
During the event, organised by IFP Qatar, Project Qatar 2016 witnessed major highlights, including a business to business (B2B) matchmaking platform where hundreds of pre-arranged B2B meetings between leading companies and visitors were held to explore the newest inventions, exchange knowledge, and benefit from new business deals. 
Another highlight of the show was the “Project Qatar Workshop Series,” organised by IFP Qatar, in collaboration with Qatar Chamber, to reinforce the educational and commercial aspects of the construction industry. 
Project Qatar Workshop Series focused on the advancements of the technologies in this sector, addressed topics such as sustainable smart cities, modular scheme, project analytics training, quality assurance and control, product testing, the role and importance of solar energy in today’s construction sector, GSAS awareness, construction waste, energy efficiency, green interiors, new developments in building material industry, along with an HSE awareness session. 
IFP Qatar general manager George Ayache said: “Project Qatar 2016 attracted a huge number of professionals and decision-makers from around the world, eager to network and explore the most state-of-art technologies in the construction industry. The event has proven once again its role as the leading construction exhibition in the gulf region by providing exhibitors and visitors with the latest insights and trends of the industry.”
IFP Qatar also organised a number of free tours to major mega construction sites in Qatar, including the New Port Project, Lusail City, and The Mall of Qatar, as well as a business intelligence series consisting of a number of events such as the “third Annual LightingTech Qatar,” “second Annual Future BIM Implementation Qatar,” third Annual Future Interiors Qatar,” “third Annual Future Landscape and Public Realm Qatar,” and “third Annual Future Drainage and Stormwater Networks Qatar.”
In addition, IFP Qatar organised two annual concurrent events: “Heavy Max 2016,” the 13th International Exhibition for Heavy Machinery, and “Qatar Stone Tech 2016,” the fifth International Stone and Stone Technology Show.
Uday Shankar, marketing manager, Specialised Filters & Trading, said: “It is so wonderful when it comes to the organising, and this is the fourth time we are participating. It was good.”
Ayache said: “As Qatar is committed to achieving the Qatar National Vision 2030 and hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022, the construction market in the country will remain one of the most appealing markets due to the wide range of business opportunities available. 
“Project Qatar’s success this year reveals the event’s commitment to providing the best results to its participants, emphasising IFP Qatar’s devotion to remaining one of the most leading event organisers in the Middle East region and worldwide.”