ICW & BuildXpo 2025: Malaysia’s Premier Construction Event Set to Shape ASEAN’s Sustainable Future

16 July 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The highly anticipated 27th International Construction Week (ICW) & BuildXpo 2025 is scheduled to take place from 28 to 30 October 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). This follows the successful debut of ICW Borneo 2025 in Kuching in May.

Organised by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia in partnership with Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Qube), and hosted by the Ministry of Works Malaysia, ICW & BuildXpo 2025, Malaysia’s flagship construction industry event for the ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship, will build on the momentum generated by the inaugural Borneo edition, which attracted over 3,000 participants to discuss the future of sustainable and technology-driven development across ASEAN through a series of curated programmes. ICW Borneo 2025 achieved an estimated sales close to RM48 million during its official trade showcase, BuildXpo.

Under the theme "Constructing the Future of ASEAN", ICW & BuildXpo 2025 reflects Malaysia’s dual leadership as ASEAN Chair and President of the UN-Habitat Assembly (2025–2029), strengthening its position at the forefront of regional policymaking and global urban transformation.

The event will feature a comprehensive three-day programme comprising high-level conferences, specialised forums, technical competitions, and a dynamic exhibition. Highlights include the International Construction Transformation Conference (ICTC), the Digital Construction Summit (DCS), and the Global Opportunities Seminar, which will explore new markets and export opportunities for Malaysian companies.

Additional segments include the Women in Building Malaysia (WIBM) Roundtable, the return of the popular Construction Dispute Resolution Conference with a focus on AI-powered contract management, and a range of youth- and skills-focused activities such as the National Crane Competition, QUEST Award 2025, and the MSSA Open Ideas Competition.

The official trade showcase, BuildXpo, will feature over 350 booths across five key segments: Construction Technology, Construction Materials, Construction Equipment, Construction Machinery & Systems, and Supporting Services, which include start-ups, educational institutions, financial service providers, and trade publications. Complementing this will be the International Sourcing Programme, organised jointly with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), designed to connect local exhibitors with buyers from emerging and established markets. CIDB IBS will also present three events at BuildXpo this year: the innovative IBS Homes showcasing modular technologies; the Construction Career Spotlight for both young and experienced professionals; and the NextGen TVET Modular Thinker competition for TVET students.

Building on the success of last year’s edition which generated over RM654,000 in projected trade through the BuildXpo showcase and international sourcing ICW & BuildXpo 2025 aims to expand significantly through several strategic initiatives. These include enhanced ASEAN engagement via the ASEAN Pavilion, increased participation from East Malaysia through the Sabah and Sarawak Pavilions, and a greater focus on China’s expanding presence, highlighting smart infrastructure systems, sustainable solutions, heavy machinery, and advanced construction technologies.

CIDB Chief Executive Zainora Zainal commented, “From Sarawak to Kuala Lumpur, ICW & BuildXpo 2025 is a platform for transformation. It brings together people, ideas, and opportunities, empowering Malaysian firms to grow, export, and lead the regional shift towards a sustainable, inclusive, and digital construction future.”

ICW & BuildXpo 2025 invites construction professionals, policymakers, investors, innovators, students, and entrepreneurs to be part of this transformative journey. By bridging business, technology, and policy, the event offers a vital platform to shape the next chapter of ASEAN’s built environment.