VIA GRAPHIC PLUS — Leading architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and construction professionals are set to gather at the Buildrite S.T.R.O.N.G. (Strengthening the Roots of the New Generation) Builders Summit 2026 on October 9, 2026, at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia, Manila, for a focused exchange on construction chemicals, materials, technologies, standards, and methodologies.
With the theme “Building Beyond the Ordinary: Smart Materials, Sustainable Solutions, and the Future of Construction,” the summit features a carefully curated program focused on construction chemicals, material solutions, and engineering applications, offering industry stakeholders relevant insights into technologies and innovations shaping the future of the built environment.
Delivering the keynote address will be Atty. Nicasio A. Conti, Undersecretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), bringing a government and infrastructure perspective to discussions on the evolving needs and direction of the construction sector.
The full-day program will feature seasoned industry practitioners and international technical experts, including Inv. Derrick A. Tan, Founder of Buildrite Construction Chemicals and President & CEO of Magna Prime Chemical Technologies, Inc.; Ar. Ed Ramirez, Research & Development, Engineering Division, Buildrite Construction Chemicals; Mr. Tippakorn Jungsriyawongse, Field Technical Service Manager, Covestro; Mr. Lincoln Lim, Area Sales Manager for Construction Division – APAC, Imerys; Ms. Jayne Ramos, Technical Service Manager, Building & Infrastructure Polymers Asia, Wacker Chemicals South Asia Pte. Ltd.; Engr. Cedrick Candelaria, Concrete Solutions Specialist, Buildrite Construction Chemicals; Mr. Cary Zhou, Vice General Manager, Xingyi; and Mr. Ronaldo “Ronnie” Traballo, Managing Director/CEO, Bomanite SE Asia.
At the center of this exchange is the growing role of Filipino innovation in advancing building materials and construction technology. As a Filipino-owned company at the forefront of building material innovation, Buildrite serves as an enabler for architects, engineers, contractors, and other construction professionals—bringing together Filipino ingenuity, advanced technology, and material solutions to help transform visionary concepts into world-class and globally competitive structures and infrastructure.
Through the S.T.R.O.N.G. Builders Summit, Buildrite brings together Filipino innovation, advanced material technology, and industry expertise in support of the professionals shaping the built environment of the future.
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