Over 300 companies from 24 countries, more than 40,000 visitors, and more than 9,800 m2 of exhibition space – these are the impressive numbers from the Home Fair, the largest construction fair in the region. The event took place at the beginning of March at the GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Home Fair is the largest specialised international event of its kind in the region, dedicated to those who are privately or commercially interested in construction. The event showcased advanced system solutions, new technologies, energy-efficient innovations, novelties and trends, and environmental protection methods in construction.
In addition to the offer of various services and products (from prefabricated houses to switches, architectural furniture and insulation materials, roofing, heating and cooling technology, interior fittings, flooring and security and landscaping), the fair also included a program intended for experts in the field of construction. The organisers curated the program in cooperation with the most esteemed institutions in the field of construction: ZRMK Building and Civil Engineering Institute, ENSVET – Eco Fund Network, the public agency Spirit and the Association of the Wood and Furniture Industry at the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Consumers were also provided with trustworthy and objective advice from seasoned experts.
Focus on efficient energy use and renewable energy
The focal point of this year’s event was the construction and renovation of buildings and using environment-friendly energy sources for their operation. Visitors could learn about the efficient use of energy and renewable energy sources.
Another key topic was the use of wood as a material of the future. Concurrently with the fair, the organisers hosted the annual Slovenian Woodworking Days, the central professional event of the Slovenian wood industry. Expert speakers presented best-case examples of the development of new wood materials and the innovative use of wood in the construction and renovation of buildings. They also touched on the challenges in light of the transition to a circular economy and adaptation to the effects of climate change. Sustainable solutions that were propelled by Slovenian know-how were awarded at the fair with the Quality Mark in Construction.
The exhibitor stands are still being dismantled at the time of publishing. Once the dismantling is complete, over 70 trees and shrubs will be planted in the green courtyard in honour of the 70th anniversary of the GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre. The venue will thus contribute to the sustainable aspirations of the event.
Find out more about the venue here.
