CIOB Construction and Sustainable Energy Expo on 20-22 March

CIDA Chairman Prof. Chandana Jayalath, Keynote Speaker Prof. Ananda Jayawardena, CIOB President  Dr. Rohan Karunaratne, Organising Committee Chair Ranji Hewage

Sri Lanka’s influential construction industry gathering, Construction and Sustainable Energy Expo 2026, is set to return in grand scale from 20 to 22 March 2026 at the BMICH, Colombo, from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

This landmark 11th edition is organised by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) and managed by Event Max Exhibitions Ltd (EME), reaffirming its position as the country’s premier platform for construction, infrastructure, and sustainable energy innovation.

With the construction industry playing a pivotal role in national development, Construction Expo 2026 is designed to be more than just an exhibition—it is a powerful business marketplace, a knowledge-sharing hub, and a future-focused convergence of industry leaders, decision-makers, professionals, and innovators from across Sri Lanka and the region.

The launch event featured keynote addresses on the future growth of Sri Lanka’s construction sector by Chief Guest Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) Chairman Prof. Chandana Jayalath, Keynote Speaker Prof. Ananda Jayawardena, and CIOB President Dr. Rohan Karunaratne, who collectively emphasised industry resilience, sustainability, and investment-led growth.

Construction Expo 2026 will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, engineers, architects, developers, investors, government stakeholders, and trade professionals under one roof. The exhibition is expected to attract thousands of trade visitors and serious buyers, creating unmatched opportunities for networking, partnerships, and commercial growth.

The expo will comprehensively cover the full construction value chain, with dedicated focus on high-growth and high-demand segments, including: Construction and Building Materials, Power and Sustainable Energy Solutions, Solar, Renewable and Energy-Efficient Technologies, Tile and Sanitaryware (Special Focus Segment), Furniture and Interior Solutions, Hardware, Tools and Fasteners, Industrial Machinery and Equipment, Construction Heavy Machinery and Equipment, Smart Building Technologies and Green Construction Solutions.

A special emphasis on sustainable energy and green construction aligns the expo with global trends and Sri Lanka’s future development goals, making it a timely and essential platform for forward-thinking businesses.

Exhibitors at Construction Expo 2026 will benefit from: Direct access to high-quality trade visitors and decision-makers, Strong brand visibility at a nationally recognised exhibition, Opportunities to launch new products, demonstrate technologies, and generate leads, Strategic positioning within a professionally managed, high-impact event.

With prime stall locations now open for reservation, early confirmation ensures maximum exposure and strategic placement within high-traffic zones.

With the support of all time industry strongholds who are dedicated to the development of the Construction industry in Sri Lanka such as St. Anthony’s Ventures Ltd joining as the Main Sponsor, Tokyo Cement Group, Home Lands Skyline as Platinum Sponsors and Alumex PLC and Taian Lanka Steel Co. as  Gold Sponsors, and committed stallholders backed by the credibility of CIOB, Construction Expo has consistently delivered results-driven exhibitions year after year. The 2026 edition promises to be bigger, stronger, and more impactful than ever before.