The building construction industry is at the cross roads today, still dominated in large measure by use of conventional products and technologies but having a desire to adopt more modern, innovative, sustainable and contemporary practices that are prevalent in other developed countries.

Architects and builders today are widely travelled and have global exposure. However due to a combination of factors including non availability of credible superior alternatives and lack of progressive building codes and standards that are strictly mandated, new products and technologies are yet to penetrate in a significant way in the country.

Several organizations have access to the best global practices in construction and are attracted by the potential that India offers. However, they face an uphill task in terms of getting ready audience and acceptance of their products and services. Individually each company by itself has limited capability to make a large enough impact and create construction change. Companies therefore typically complement their efforts on the ground by resorting to advertising, participation in fora like the Green Building Congress etc. apart from taking part in building materials related exhibitions that are held from time to time.

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Considering the above facts, there is an urgent need to create a forum in India for organizations which offer innovative, relevant and sustainable construction products and solutions, to key influencers and decision makers in India. The building construction sector is witnessing rapid change in a growing country like India. Along with an increased demand for space there is a growing need for innovative construction practices that encourage sustainable, lightweight and faster construction. With the advent of more and more leading global corporates into the country the need for best construction practices is growing by the day. It is imperative to bring the industry together on a platform to share these best practices.

ILFS: Inspired by “AHEAD”

AHEAD - it’s the one word that defines the human urge for progress. Since the beginning of time, when the man first moved out of the caves and created first settlements, habitats have been the definition of a society’s progress. Construction is the canvas on which man excels in his ability to innovate and create something novel that transforms the way people exist at a fundamental level. ZAK’s Innovative, Lighter, Faster & Sustainable (ILFS) Expo on future building technologies is a celebration of this spirit of innovation, of progress and development in the world of building technologies.

Inspired by the idea of moving ahead, the first ILFS Expo in Mumbai had many firsts including Experience Zones where people could witness, touch and feel the possibilities in construction. With knowledge sessions and a wide array of futuristic products and solutions, the creators and seekers of ideas that take the construction industry ahead, had a fulfilling experience exploring the innovations on display.

In the years to come, ILFS aims at introducing many more firsts, become a robust platform for the forward thinking & application, and create the perfect opportunity for the industry leaders, thought stalwarts, practitioners and marketers to come together and participate in the future of building technologies.

Sponsorship of the above event will be from companies with demonstrated track record in leading construction change. Participation in the above exhibition will be purely by invitation and will be strictly restricted to organizations which have something new to offer in any of the above attributes.