Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited (EPCL) organized a panel discussion on 'Sustainable Construction for Urban and Rural Development' at the Expo 2020 Dubai Pak Pavilion. @Expo2020Pak #ENablingGROwth #Engro #EmpoweringPakistan #PakistanExpo2020 #PakistanPavilion #Expo2020

Leading architects, developers and construction sector experts shared how sustainable construction in developing countries could minimize the adverse impact on climate, and improve lifestyle and the socio-economic status of the people. #Dubai #Sponsorship #Expo2020Dubai

Shahid Abdulla stressed upon the need for adaptive reuse of structures rather than breaking them down, sharing an example of a hundred-year-old four-story classical building in Karachi that was not only refurbished but moved across the city. #ENablingGROwth #Engro #EngroAtExpo

Ali Naqvi talked about the pandemic making us pause and reflect on how the future of shaping communities will depend on our construction of cities, urban centres, and rural areas. (1/2) #ENablingGROwth #Engro #EngroAtExpo

He highlighted the need for construction to be regional, making use of indigenous knowledge and material that is local to the areas whilst charting a roadmap for the future. (2/2) #ENablingGROwth #Engro #EngroAtExpo

"With wood being at the core of our business and the diminishing local reserves, Interwood eradicated local wood 20 years ago from their business model and opted for alternative materials."- Ali Naqvi, Director, Sales & Marketing, Interwood @interwoodmobel #ENablingGROwth #Engro

Babar Siddiqui lamented on reimagining the future of construction as part of the greater dialogue and the need for the industry to lobby for sourcing alternative sustainable materials, (1/2) #ENablingGROwth #Engro #EngroAtExpo