BuildMat is one of South India’s largest biennial construction fairs, held by the Coimbatore centres of the Builders’ Association of India, the Indian Institute of Architects, and the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive exhibitions for the construction industry.

The ‘Big 3′ who hosted this event included the Builders’ Association of India (BAI), which was founded 75 years ago in Mumbai and now has 63000 members in 130 centres across India. The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), a national body of architects founded in 1971, now has approximately 15,000 members. IIA is represented in various national and international architectural bodies. The Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (I), founded in 1985, has its headquarters in Bangalore and a countrywide membership of about 2500.

AEB Forum is the first of its type in India and has been organising the BuildMat event since 2009.

The BuildMat 2025 Fair was hosted at the PSG Convention Centre and Trade Fair Ground in Neelambur, Coimbatore, from January 23rd to January 26th, 2025. More than 250 exhibitors participated in this prestigious event.

BuildMat 2025 is a one-stop shop for Architecture, Engineering and Construction professionals looking to stay current on a wide range of building materials, construction technologies, machinery and equipment, sanitary and plumbing, electrical and lighting, interiors, and other real estate industry needs.

Honourable Minister Shri. V. Senthil Balaji, Minister for Electricity and Prohibition & Excise (Tamil Nadu), opened Buildmat 2025, the ‘Big 3”s tenth successful biannual building fair. The Fair drew over 5000 experts, decision-makers, and 30,000 potential business visitors from core construction industries and infrastructure-driven businesses and organisations.

Along with the Mega Fair BuildMat 2025, a Two-Day Technical Seminar known as TECHTALK – 25 is also held. The conference allowed participants to conceive and direct future urban and architectural scenarios, as well as cutting-edge building techniques and technical wonders.  Lectures, workshops, and panel discussions addressed topics ranging from private developments to public space. Throughout the seminar, the invited speakers delivered their presentations. Over 200 field engineers and 1500 engineering and architectural students from Coimbatore and the surrounding regions took part.

BuildMat 2025 also provides a platform for B2B and B2C interactions throughout the construction ecosystem, resulting in economic opportunities and increased exposure to global trends for both industry actors and end users.