Sustainability Emphasized at 46th Building Fair – Turkeybuild Istanbul

The 46th Building Fair – Turkeybuild Istanbul, organized by ICA Events, took place at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center on April 17-20.

The Building Fair – Turkeybuild Istanbul, one of the five largest construction fairs in the world and playing a significant role in establishing new collaborations, was organized with a target business volume of EUR700 million, serving as the region’s strongest collaboration platform. On the first day of the fair, emphasis was placed on the digitalization in the sector. On April 17, the first day of the fair, unusual ideas and innovative materials regarding the construction sector were brought to the agenda with the theme “Outside the Box.” In the session titled “Material Revolution in Construction: Creative Revolutions and Innovative Products,” Kenan Aracı, vice president of the Board of Directors of Turkey Association of Turkish Building Material Producers (IMSAD), stated “the process of change in construction has accelerated. It is effective in production, as well as all other processes. Innovation efforts are being made on the products side, creating added value for companies. Being sustainable plays an essential role in this process. Digitalization is vital, too. It minimizes errors and shortens business processes.” Yiğit Yakar, president of the Board of Directors of Scaffold and Formwork Industrialists Association (İKSD), provided examples of digitalization and constructive innovation practices, stating “our sector is one that heavily exports to the EU. During the transition period until January 1, 2026, our association’s goal is to examine the green deal and the carbon border adjustment mechanism. It is a very challenging process, but it should be turned into an opportunity. Companies may need to establish new departments within their organizations. We aim to serve as a bridge between association members, industry stakeholders and export unions, facilitating information flow.” On the second day of the fair, the theme “Design, Derive, Produce with Artificial Intelligence!” focused on the evolution of design, innovations in technology and AI. Topics such as 3D modeling, smart materials and the transformation in design processes, the revolution in material technologies and the creative potential of smart buildings, advanced solutions in the sector and sustainable architecture supported by artificial intelligence were discussed. Under the moderation of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sabri Gökmen, Head of the Department of Architecture at Kadir Has University, the session titled “Creative Potential of Smart Buildings: AI-supported Architecture” brought up the creative potential of smart buildings and AI-supported sustainable architecture.

Gold Magnet Booth Design Awards Winners Are Announced

Like every year, the Building Fair – Turkeybuild Istanbul brought together the winners of the Gold Magnet Booth Design Awards this year, as well. The winners of the award ceremony, where distinguished brands competed, are as follows:

• “Company Offering High Technology Solutions at its Booth”: TMS Formwork and Scaffolding Systems
• Company Presenting Outstanding Creative Identity Design at its Booth”: Bestofis Modular Partition Systems
• “Company Offering Outstanding Visitor Interaction at its Booth”: MSA Sports and Urban Equipment
• “Company Exhibiting Sustainable Products with Sustainable Criteria at its Booth”: NASWOOD-Nasreddin Forest Products
• ICA Events Incentive Award: A.T.S. Ateş Brick / DesignFloor-Aslan Building Products / WOOD- Y Uğur Ünal Forest Products
  • Honorable Mention: Retro Parquet Furniture
  • 1st Prize: Falcon Tree
  • 2nd Prize: Samet Mold
  • 3rd Prize: Derby Chemistry

This year at the fair, in collaboration with İKSD and ICA Build Fuarcılık A.Ş., a special hall was created for Scaffold and Formwork companies to increase interaction among participating firms. In this special hall where members of the Scaffold and Formwork Industrialists Association were also present, participants had the opportunity to showcase their products and establish new business connections.

Lift Companies Were in Hall 5

Similar to previous years, companies in the lift and escalator sector also engaged with visitors at the Building Fair in Hall 5 during the 2024 event. At this year’s fair, Emlak Konut Elevator (EKA), Elf Elevator, Mars Elevator and Ovit Elevator introduced their products, installations and services through the booths they set up. The EKA booth attracted attention with its stylish design, and visitors had the opportunity to experience EKA lift cars through virtual reality (VR) thanks to the VR glasses.

The next edition of the event will be held on April 16-19, 2025, again at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center.