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Technological innovations for safe architecture, design on display in Jakarta
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A press conference for the Megabuild Indonesia Exhibition is attended by (from left) Indonesian Society of Interior Designer (HDII) chairwoman Lea Aziz, Indonesian Association Builders (GAPENSI) Jakarta secretary-general Erwin Princen Sihite, Reed Panorama Exhibitions (RPE) Indonesia general manager Steven Chwee, Megabuild Indonesia project director Helen Woon and Indonesia Security System Industry (AISKINDO) president Stefanus Ronald Juanto on March 7. (JP/roi)
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rban experts discussed last week how buildings in Jakarta would survive an earthquake measuring 8.7 on the Richter scale. Next week, they may find the answers.
The 17th edition of the annual Megabuild Exhibition will feature safer and technology-driven innovations in architecture, design and construction and solutions to problems, including reducing construction-related accidents.
A magnitude 6.1 tremor sent Jakartans into panic in January. Although there were no casualties and high-rise buildings remained intact, the quake triggered debate about the preparedness of the city of 10.5 million people in facing an even bigger earthquake.
The Reed Panorama Exhibitions, which organizes the March 15-18 event at the Jakarta Convention Center, will present 1,000 new products from 500 brands hailing from Indonesia and 19 other countries, including Singapore, Taiwan, China, Japan, South Korea, the United States, Australia, Brazil and Spain.
"We will introduce not only building materials and architecture solutions but also safety and sustainable construction solutions,” general manager Steven Chwee said Wednesday.
The exhibition will introduce the latest technology in security, safety and facility management for smart buildings and housing.
The organizers hope the event will attract 50,000 visitors and see US$20 million worth of contracts signed, 10 percent higher than in 2017. (roi/bbn)
