CONEX
CONEX 2024 History
The advent of the new millennium witnessed the construction boom in full swing. In lock-step with this progress, our mother organization, the United Architects of the Philippines matured into a vibrant professional organization. As our ranks grew, conventions and exhibits were heavily attended. Organizing these generic conventions and conferences, the then-Executive Director for Conventions and Conventions, Ar. Alejandro O. Cua saw the opportunity to conceptualize a bigger and streamlined event for the diverse construction industry partners to be encouraged to expand, promote and showcase their products and services. And so in 2005, the UAP Convention Exhibits (CONEX) was born.
Aside from the need for a venue to showcase the development of new technologies for construction materials, the UAP National Headquarters Building was seemingly a work in progress. Thus, CONEX’s equally-important mandate was to fill in for the need of a “sister-spin off” to the highly-acclaimed Task Force HQ in order to see through to our building’s completion.
Similar to the Task Force HQ and the UAP 14k, the UAP-Manila Metro Chapter has been in the forefront and core of the CONEX. From the very first group headed by Ar. Alejandro O. Cua and Ar. Daniel C. Go, this undertaking has been the financial workhorse of the UAP in bridging the gap for settling outstanding dues of the UAP National HQ project and as well as some of the day-to-day expenses of the UAP in general. A commemorative marker graces the footsteps of the UAP National HQ entrance porch to honor the efforts of the original CONEX 2005 group.
As we conclude this short history of CONEX, we pay homage to the pioneering spirit of its founder, Ar. Alejandro O. Cua. And on its eighteenth (18th) year, we pay tribute to the luminaries who have lent their illustrious names to the CONEX cause. They are Ar. Daniel Go (2005), Ar. Geoffrey Yu (2006), Ar. Eduardo Casares (2007-2008), Ar. Joenel Kho (2009-2010), Ar. Henry Ng Tan (2011), Ar. Bryan Patrick Tan (2012), Ar. Carmelo Casas (2013), Ar. Teofilo Vasquez (2014), Ar. Richard Garcia (2015-2016), Ar. Michael T. Peña (2017), Ar. Alan V. Garcia (2018), Ar. Roland B. Banzon (2019), Ar. Armando DG. Pamintuan (2020/2022) and Ar. Antonio A. Valdez (2023-2024). We thank these fine gentlemen and all the distinguished architects and staff who have stepped up to contribute to CONEX’s legacy. Salute!
Mabuhay ang CONEX!
LIST OF EXHIBITORS
| AAC LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK CORPORATION |
| ADA STEEL DOOR MANUFACTURING INC. |
| ALLGEMEINE BAU-CHEMIE PHIL., INC. |
| ALPHA MACHINERY AND ENGINEERING CORPORATION |
| ALPHA WOOD PHILS MARKETING INC. |
| AMAN ENTERPRISES INC. |
| AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES INC. |
| ANCORP HEALTHY WORLD INC. |
| ARCHITECHNOLOGIES INC. |
| ARROWBOND ALUMINUM SALES, INC. |
| ASIAN COATINGS PHILIPPINES INC. |
| ATLANTA INDUSTRIES INC. |
| AVESCO MARKETING CORP. |
| BAMBU by AV88 CORPORATION |
| BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLAND |
| BESTANK MANUFACTURING CORPORATION |
| BiPV PHILIPPINES INC. |
| BLISHED MAG CO. / D+C MAGAZINE |
| BOSTIK PHILIPPINES |
| BRAVO MEDIA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION |
| BUILDERS CHOICE INC. |
| BUILDRITE/ MAGNA PRIME CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC. |
| CLE GLOBAL PACIFIC SALES INC. |
| COLUMBIA WIRE AND CABLE CORPORATION |
| COMPUTER GRAPHICS INC. |
| CONCEPCION OTIS PHILIPPINES INC. |
| CONTRACT DESIGN & SYSTEMS FURNITURE SPECIALIST, INC. |
| CREATIVE SOLUTIONS & INNOVATIONS (CSI) PHILS., INC. |
| CROWN ASIA CHEMICALS CORPORATION |
| CW MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CW HOME DEPOT) |
| D' FAMOUS RED NOX CORP (POLLAND) |
| D' SIGN DEPOT CENTRAL PH INC. |
| DAVIES PAINTS PHILIPPINES INC. |
| DESIGN STAINLESS PRODUCTS PHILS., INC. |
| DMX ENTERPRISES INC. |
| DUCKSHIN HOUSING CORPORATION |
| DURATECH BUILDING MATERIALS INC. |
| EASTERN WIRE MANUFACTURING INC. |
| ECOGLO FIRE PROTECTION PRODUCT TRADING |
| ECON GLOBAL BUILDERS CORPORATION |
| ECR CARD MARKETING INC. |
| E-HSING CORPORATION |
| ELEVEN TECHTUM CONSTRUCTION |
| EMERALD VINYL CORPORATION |
| EPRAYIM GRANITE & MARBLE |
| ESTRON PHILIPPINES |
| EUROPHIL ADVANCED MATERIAL AND NEW TECHNOLOGY INC. |
| EVERGREEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION |
| FIGHTER LOCK PHILIPPINES CORPORATION |
| FILHOME BUILDERS CENTER INC. |
| GAREJI MODAN CORPORATION |
| GEM KONSTRUK INC. |
| GERMAN QUALITY PHARMA INC. |
| HAFELE PHILIPPINES |
| HD HOMELIFT SOLUTIONS, CORPORATION |
| HD ORONA PHILIPPINES, INC. |
| HOCHENG PHILIPPINES CORPORATION |
| HOLCIM PHILIPPINES, INC. |
| ILAW ATBP. CORPORATION |
| IMETAL PHILIPPINES CORPORATION |
| INSTALL ALL ENTERPRISES |
| INVENICO PHILIPPINES CORPORATION |
| ISHI-BARI (LUXMAN GLOBALWORKS INC.) |
| JAMAN PRODUCTS INC. (FLOWMETRICS INDUSTRIAL SALES INC.) |
| JAMES ERVIN TATEL ENTERPRISES |
| JEBSEN & JESSEN TECHNOLOGY PHILIPPINES, INC. |
| KANZEN HOME |
| KAUFMAN INC. |
| KOFEE CAFE STUDIO CO. |
| KOTEN ENTERPRISES COMPANY, INC. |
| K-PLAST, INC. |
| LA ESCANDELLA CLAY ROOF TILES |
| LANDLITE PHILIPPINES CORPORATION |
| LARX TRADING |
| LATENT LOTUS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION |
| LIGHTSTONE MCM PHILIPPINES |
| LITECRETE CORPORATION |
| LONDON INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS INC. |
| MAGNIFICAT NICHES INC. |
| MANDAUE ECO GLASS, INC. |
| MARIANCES GLOBAL TRADING INC. |
| MATIMCO INC. |
| MCS MARKETING INC. |
| METALPLUS ROOFTEK INDUSTRIES INC. |
| METROPOLITAN BANK & TRUST COMPANY (METROBANK) |
| MIRAGA BUILDERS AND TRADING INC. |
| MOLDEX PRODUCTS INC. |
| MTLBS PHILIPPINES |
| NELTEX DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. |
| NEW KAWARA INC. |
| NEW LUCKY STONE CORPORATION |
| NOBLE HOME CORPORATION |
| ONDULINE PHILIPPINES |
| OPULENCE DESIGN CONCEPT |
| OTIUM HEALTH CARE CO. |
| PANASONIC MANUFACTURING PHILIPPINES CORPORATION |
| PHILDEX INDUSTRIES & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
| PHILIPS WIRE & CABLE CO. |
| PHINMA CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GROUP| PHILCEMENT CORPORATION |
| PHOMI MCM PHILIPPINES & LIGHTSTONE MCM PHILIPPINES |
| POLYDOOR INDUSTRIAL SALES CORPORATION |
| POWER STEEL SPECIALIST TRADING CORP. |
| PRIME SALES INC. |
| PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION |
| PROTEGO WOODCARE |
| PUYAT FLOORING PRODUCTS INC. (APO FLOORS)/ PUYAT STEEL CORPORATION |
| PUYAT STEEL CORPORATION |
| QUEENSWAY REBO BAMBOO OPC |
| REALFLOORING CORPORATION |
| REPUBLIC POWDERCOAT CORPORATION |
| ROCKET GLASS ENTERPRISES INC. |
| ROCKFORD MARKETING CORPORATION |
| ROOFLOOR ENTERPRISES CORPORATION |
| RUBNER HOLZBAU (AUSTRIAN EMBASSY COMMERCIAL SECTION) |
| SAUNA WORLD INC. |
| SCG MARKETING PHILIPPINES INC. |
| SEALBOND CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES |
| SECURITY BANK CORPORATION |
| SIGNIFY PHILIPPINES, INC. |
| SIY BROS COMPANY INC |
| SPURWAY ENTERPRISES |
| STARKEN PHILIPPINES INC. |
| STEAK GARAGE |
| STONE ROCKS ARCHITECTURAL STONE VENEER |
| STORO PHILIPPINES |
| SUPREME STEEL PIPE CORP. |
| SVALBARD ENTERPRISE INC. |
| TAIHO CO., LTD. |
| TANAY INDUSTRIES CORPORATION |
| TECHGLOBAL INCORPORATED |
| TENT KING CORPORATION |
| TERESA MARBLE CORPORATION |
| TKL STEEL CORPORATION |
| TREMCO CPG MALAYSIA SDN BHD |
| TRIPLE AR MARKETING SERVICES |
| TURAGON CO. |
| UCM GROUP OF COMPANIES INC. |
| UNITEC PIPE MFG. CORPORATION |
| UNITED PAINTS (DUTCHBOY) PHILIPPINES, INC. |
| VALERIE GLASS ENTERPRISES & CONSTRUCTION CORP. |
| VBLLU INC. |
| VIBRANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC. |
| WEBFORGE PHILIPPINES INC. |
| WILCON DEPOT INC. |
| WORLD CLASS LAMINATE INC. |
| WORLD HOME DEPOT CORPORATION |
