UK - India Low Carbon Built Environment Trade Mission 2025
Location: Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata
Dates: 3 to 7 February 2025
The Indian Built Environment (Construction) sector is fourth largest in the world, valued at over £701 billion contributing 9% of the country’s GDP, and is expected to be the third largest by 2025 valued at around £1.2 trillions.
The rapid growth of Indian Built Environment sector is a result of increasing urbanisation, government-backed initiatives, and strong private sector participation. The sector provides substantial opportunities for technologies, products and services in digital and sustainable construction because:
- Rapid Digital Transformation: India is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, with a growing emphasis on smart cities, e-governance, and digital infrastructure/BE
- Green Initiatives: The Indian government is committed to promoting sustainable development and has ambitious targets for renewable energy and green construction
- Potential for Collaboration: There are ample opportunities for UK businesses to collaborate with Indian companies on technology transfer, joint ventures, or partnerships.
The programme:
Mumbai, 3 and 4 February
- Private Sector developers
- Metropolitan development Authority and Corporation
- Roundtable and B2B engagements with CREDAI/IGBC
Delhi, 4 and 5 February
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- National Buildings Construction Corporation
- Roundtable with RICS
- National Institute of Urban Affairs
- Networking reception
Kolkata, 6 and 7 February
- Country session at the Bengal Global Business Summit
- Roundtable with real estate developers
- Engagement at the National Conference of The Institute of Urban Designers India
- Site visit to New Town Kolkata
- Networking reception
Who should attend?
- Construction companies focussed in energy efficiency, low and net zero carbon
- Digital Construction tech
- Smart city technologies/Urban technologies
- Sustainable building materials
- Green infrastructure solutions
- Sustainable Retrofitting
Mission highlights
- B2B Meetings: Pre-arranged meetings with potential Indian partners
- Site Visits: Visits to smart city projects, renewable energy facilities, and research institutions
- Industry Conferences: Participation in relevant industry events, if any
- Networking Receptions
Costs and logistics
- Delegates are responsible for their own visa, travel related costs between UK and India, internal flights within India and accommodation costs
- DBT will bear the costs for organising workshops and Networking receptions, and local travel in each of the cities for DBT organised meetings/visits etc
- Delegates will be expected to travel to all 3 cities
Next steps
To join this Trade Mission, Register here by 31st December 2024. Selected companies will be informed by 6 January 2025.
For further information on the support for participation and details of the trade mission, please contact: ashita.agnihotri@fcdo.gov.uk and/or rishikesh.chanda@fcdo.gov.uk
UK Infrastructure Trade Mission to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan and Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Dates: 20 to 26 February 2025
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) invites UK-based architecture, engineering, construction companies as well as product manufacturers to join a trade mission to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
This mission aims to explore export opportunities and foster partnerships in digital construction, urban development, and sustainable/green buildings.
Programme overview
- 20 to 21 February: Almaty, Kazakhstan
- 22 to 23 February: A weekend exploring local architecture, culture, and food in Almaty/Tashkent - organised at own expense
- 24 to 26 February: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Locations and activities
Kazakhstan (Almaty):
- UK Future Places (conference): networking, speaking opportunities, sponsorship packages are provided
- Speaking slots in themed sessions around places, buildings, schools, cities, profession (subject to availability)
Uzbekistan (Tashkent):
- UK-Uzbek Infrastructure Business Event (24 February): Overview of tax and regulations, pipeline of PPP projects, meetings with local stakeholders and Turkish contractors
- Participation in the UzBuild Exhibition (25 to 27 February)
- International Conference of the Construction Industry (25 to 26 February)
DBT will host a UK Stand at the UzBuild exhibition in Tashkent, designed to accommodate 8 companies. DBT team will also organise business meetings, site visits and networking receptions. Individual meetings with local businesses will be scheduled upon interest.
Why join this mission?
- Market insights and networking:
- Meet policymakers, regulators, investors, and developers in construction and urban development
- Discuss opportunities in major projects like construction of New Tashkent (Uzbekistan) and Alatau (Kazakhstan)
- Get an overview of the infrastructure modernisation and construction projects in various sectors, such as healthcare, education, tourism and construction in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
- Showcase your expertise:
- Present your solutions in digital and sustainable construction at high-profile events
- Unlock UK Export Finance support for Uzbekistan (£3.6bn) and Kazakhstan (£5bn).
- Market opportunities:
- Uzbekistan: Focus on urban development, masterplanning, architecture and design, digitalization and BIM implementation, supported by sustainable buildings and green standards
- Kazakhstan: Emphasis on digitalisation in spatial planning, masterplanning and regeneration, energy efficiency, decarbonisation, and resilient infrastructure to support sustainable urbanisation. Meet with investors in education and showcase your expertise in designing schools and university campuses.
Who should attend?
The mission is open to UK companies offering innovative solutions in architecture, engineering, and construction, and with existing or potential interest in Central Asia markets.
Costs and logistics
- Participation in the mission and events is free
- Delegates will arrange and cover their own travel, and accommodation, as well as cover own subsistence costs
- DBT team will coordinate the delegation’s itinerary in both markets.
Next steps
To join this trade mission and expand your reach into the growing markets of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, please submit your Expression of Interest by completing the following questionnaire by January 3, 2025.
For more information about the trade mission, please contact Alina.Abdisheva@fcdo.gov.uk and Komila.Khamidova@fcdo.gov.uk
Organisers
RIBA is collaborating with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) on supporting our members to work Internationally, by highlighting opportunities in international markets, such as trade missions.
For more information about this work, contact Emmanuelle Meunier, emmanuelle.meunier@riba.org
