BHUTAN CONSTRUCTION EXPO 2010

Construction Expo 2010 is a gathering for contractors, construction professionals, suppliers and construction workers. So, join the entire industry in Thimphu. Construction Expo 2010 will provide a 5 full-day activity geared to generate new business relationships, workshops to explore innovation and best practice and a venue to experience new tools and equipments.

WHAT THE EXPO OFFERS:

Platform to sell construction equipments to the potential buyers.
B2B tie up with the construction companies in Bhutan through seminars and one to one interaction.
It is also poised to showcase the best in technology, machinery design, tools and parts, construction of bridges, buildings, roads and other infrastructural amenities.
The expo is tailored specifically to meet the needs of contractors from various companies and industries dealing in construction equipment.
The most effective platform for manufacturers and suppliers to build brand awareness and promote their products.
Forging new business contacts and exchange experience.
Facilitating exhibitions to display their products and services to visitors from around Bhutan and the neighboring countries.
Construction Expo 2010 is the ideal meeting for all mineral collectors and dealers, for specialists and craftsmen-and for humans, who have simply fun at researching, discovering and purchase of minerals.

POTENTIAL BUSINESS SCOPE

ENERGY Sector:
Potential generation: 12,000 Mega Watt (10th five year plan) Indicative total capital outlay for the tenth five year plan (i.e., from 2008-2013): Nu. 50,000 Billion.

Road and Infrastructure Sector:
Indicative total capital outlay for the tenth five year plan: Nu. 17,117.918 Million.

Mines and Minerals:
Indicative total capital outlay for the tenth five year plan: Nu. 241.575 Million.

Real Estate:
There is a huge scope for private/foreign companies to explore investment opportunities in real estate business which is a very new concept in Bhutan.
There is a huge scope for private/foreign companies to participate in massive Road network construction activities, supplying of machineries and equipments, etc. There is a scope for foreign construction companies to explore investment opportunities in areas like Airports, small and medium Hydro-Power Projects, Inland water transportation, drawing up transmission lines for rural electrification, construction of electrical line and infrastructure development.

COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING:

INDIA
THAILAND
BANGLADESH
NEPAL
BHUTAN

About Bhutan

Area sq (km) : 38,394
Administrative Units (nos)
Dzongkhags : 20
Dungkhags : 15
Gewogs : 205
Currency : Nu
National Language : Dzongkha

ACCESSABILITY:

Entry into Bhutan can be made either by land or by air. Drukair, The National Air carrier of the kingdom, operates regular flights to/from Paro to Delhi, Calcutta, Kathmandu, Dhaka and Bangkok. By surface, entry into Bhutan is possible through southern border town of Phuntsholing. This frontier town is about six hours drive from Thimphu/Paro.

ENTRY PERMIT:

Indian Nationals travelling between Bhutan and India do not need visas. Passport or election commission I.D. Card is, required to obtain the entry permit from immigration checkpost. Visas – All visitors to Bhutan must have a visa approval prior to arriving in the kingdom. Visas are approved and issued prior to entry, with the pre-payment of your travel itinerary. Therefore, visitors to Bhutan need to finalize their travel plans well in advance. We recommend at least 30 days. For further information please visit www.tourism.gov.bt

CURRENCY:

The Bhutanese currency is called ngultrum (Nu). The approximate exchange rate is nu.48 for 1USD (this will vary nu. one or two, + or -). US dollar and other currencies can be exchanged in banks in the larger towns (hours 10:00 am to 1 p.m, Monday to Friday) and at larger hotels.

CLIMATIC CONDITION FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE:

High Humidity
Light and pleasant shower
Temperature: 15°C - 26°C

PLACES TO VISIT IN THIMPHU (CAPITAL OF BHUTAN):

Tashichodzong
Memorial Chorten
Changangkha Lhakhang
Zillukha Nunnery
National Library
Traditional and Medicinal Herbs Hospital
Sangaygang View Point and
Takin Zoo
Kuensel phodrang (tallest Buddha statue)

The Bhutanese authorities strictly monitor export of any religious antiquities of any kind from the kingdom. Personal devices and reasonable amount of alcohol are permitted into the kingdom. The following goods may be imported into Bhutan:
1litre bottle of spirits 250ml of eau de toilette For other details on restricted goods and services, please visit the website at www.mof.gov.bt

SALES TAX:

This will be levied for the sale of goods and services as per the schedule of the department of revenue and customs, ministry of finance, Royal government of Bhutan.

VENUE & DATE:

Thimphu – Changlimithang Stadium
02/06/2010 – 06/06/2010

TELEPHONE CONNECTION:

Broadband connection will be provided.
Mobile service available

HIGHLIGHTS:

Seminars & Business Meets
Certificate to participants
Cultural Programme.

PARTICIPATION FEE:

Category	Nu./RS.	Foreign
Open Space	368/sqm	$ 8 /sqm
Constructed Stall (National)	25,000/stall	$ 550
Constructed Stall (International)	35,000/stall	$ 800

SPACE BOOKING & PAYMENT:

Enclosed Application form, duly filled may be submitted to the BCCI accompanied by a Bank Draft/Cheque No. ---------------dated--------------drawn on Bank of Bhutan, Thimphu Branch for Nu.-----------------payable to the construction Expo, BCCI, Thimphu, A/c No. 20700220469450019; Swift Code: BHUBBTBT022. Booths shall be allotted on a ‘first-come-first-serve ‘basis, linked to the time of receipt of full payment. Participation charges once paid cannot be refunded.

LAST DATE OF BOOKING:

10th May 2010 for participation and/or advertising materials

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES:

CATEGORY	AMOUNT (Nu/RS.)
PLATINUM	5,00,000
GOLD	3,00,000
SILVER	2,00,000

Important Downloads

Brochure Construction Expo

Participation Applicantion Form

Sponsorship Applicantion Form

Layout Map Updated as on 3^rd May, 2010