# EDIFICA: Latin America's Premier Construction Fair The biennial event in Chile unites all stakeholders of the construction industry. - **Source:** [ArchDaily Global](https://brifing.si/source/b856ce4a-b51b-4705-954b-40620e034caa) - **Published:** 2026-07-13 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/bf3bdbb5-f6d9-4e41-a2c8-da411230dcc6 ## The Region's Leading Construction Expo Since 1990, EDIFICA has been recognized as Latin America's most important construction fair. Organized biennially by the Chilean Chamber of Construction and Fisa, the event brings together the entire industry value chain. It has become an essential meeting point for professionals from both public and private sectors. ## Record Participation Goals Future editions aim to host over 700 exhibitors and 35,000 professionals. These targets highlight the fair's regional impact and the industry's contribution to national development. Last year's event attracted 30,000 visitors, marking a significant achievement in this regard. ## Expansive Event Space The 2024 edition at Espacio Riesco covered a massive 40,000 square meters. Beyond exhibitions, the space hosted technical talks, competitions, and live demonstrations. The fair served not just as a product showcase but also as a knowledge-sharing platform. ## The Industry's Pulse EDIFICA stands out as an event that captures the construction sector's heartbeat. Participants include leading suppliers, contractors, and architects. The fair provides a platform for introducing new technologies and identifying industry trends. ## Political and Economic Debates The event transcends being just a trade fair by bringing together ministers and officials from strategic sectors. It hosts high-level discussions about construction's role in the national economy. The fair acts as a bridge between policymakers and industry representatives. ## Contributing to Sector Development EDIFICA makes significant contributions to Latin America's construction industry growth. Innovations showcased and partnerships formed at the fair address the region's infrastructure and housing needs. In this way, the event plays a key role in achieving sustainable development goals. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.archdaily.com/1148548/edifica — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._