BCT Expo 2026 to Spotlight Net-Zero Construction in Bangkok

05 Aug 2026 CW Team

The sixth edition of the exhibition will be organised under the theme ‘Empowering Net Zero in Construction & Mining’. It will connect industry professionals, technology providers and key stakeholders seeking solutions to improve productivity, operational efficiency and environmental performance.

Thailand’s construction investment increased by 6.1 per cent year-on-year to THB 365 billion during the first quarter of 2026, according to Krungsri Research. Overall construction investment is expected to grow by approximately 2.5–2.7 per cent during 2026, supported by major infrastructure developments.

The exhibition will showcase construction and mining machinery, building materials, artificial intelligence, robotics, smart construction technologies and sustainable solutions. Thailand’s Department of Primary Industries and Mines will participate as a strategic partner and present the DPIM Circular Economy Pavilion.

The pavilion will feature technologies and prototype projects focused on recycling, resource efficiency and circular economy practices. The exhibition will also introduce the Built Environment & Construction Lighting Pavilion, featuring building, industrial and energy-efficient lighting technologies from manufacturers in China’s Zhejiang Province.

More than 30 free conference and workshop sessions will be conducted during the three-day event. Industry experts and organisations, including PTT, SCG Building & Living Care Consulting, Ritta, SCB EIC and the Council of Engineers Thailand, are expected to participate.

The programme will cover net-zero construction, carbon footprint management, green buildings, digital construction, BIM, artificial intelligence in engineering and workplace safety.

BCT Expo 2026 is expected to attract more than 4,000 contractors, project owners, engineers, architects, mining professionals, manufacturers, suppliers and decision-makers. A business-matching programme will also enable buyers and participating companies to schedule one-to-one meetings and explore potential partnerships.

BCT Expo 2026 will bring together more than 150 brands from the building, construction and mining sectors from 16–18 September 2026 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand.The sixth edition of the exhibition will be organised under the theme ‘Empowering Net Zero in Construction & Mining’. It will connect industry professionals, technology providers and key stakeholders seeking solutions to improve productivity, operational efficiency and environmental performance.Thailand’s construction investment increased by 6.1 per cent year-on-year to THB 365 billion during the first quarter of 2026, according to Krungsri Research. Overall construction investment is expected to grow by approximately 2.5–2.7 per cent during 2026, supported by major infrastructure developments.The exhibition will showcase construction and mining machinery, building materials, artificial intelligence, robotics, smart construction technologies and sustainable solutions. Thailand’s Department of Primary Industries and Mines will participate as a strategic partner and present the DPIM Circular Economy Pavilion.The pavilion will feature technologies and prototype projects focused on recycling, resource efficiency and circular economy practices. The exhibition will also introduce the Built Environment & Construction Lighting Pavilion, featuring building, industrial and energy-efficient lighting technologies from manufacturers in China’s Zhejiang Province.More than 30 free conference and workshop sessions will be conducted during the three-day event. Industry experts and organisations, including PTT, SCG Building & Living Care Consulting, Ritta, SCB EIC and the Council of Engineers Thailand, are expected to participate.The programme will cover net-zero construction, carbon footprint management, green buildings, digital construction, BIM, artificial intelligence in engineering and workplace safety.BCT Expo 2026 is expected to attract more than 4,000 contractors, project owners, engineers, architects, mining professionals, manufacturers, suppliers and decision-makers. A business-matching programme will also enable buyers and participating companies to schedule one-to-one meetings and explore potential partnerships.

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