Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, is showcasing its smart building management systems and solutions for residential and commercial premises at the 24th Saudi Building and Interiors Exhibition (SBIE) that kicked off in Jeddah Monday. The company highlights its comprehensive range of wiring devices, cable management systems, final distribution boards, earth leakage protection and LV drives. The range is designed to cater to the needs of homes and hotels, as well as the office environment, landscaping purposes, schools, hospitals, shopping malls and restaurants. The exhibition, until May 14, at Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events, targets the region's top contractors, manufacturers, engineers, architects, design consultants along with government officials, C-suite executives, entrepreneurs and distributors. Vishal Sharma, Marketing Director–Power, Schneider Electric, KSA, said: “Our participation at SBIE is crucial to our business as it provides us with the opportunity to engage with top professionals in the region. The event is an ideal platform to exchange ideas with leading industry and gain insights into the most modern trends and technologies that are shaping the industry. We are confident Schneider Electric's portfolio of building management systems for residential or commercial premises will find high uptake at the exhibition given the growing demand for ‘smart' solutions in the region.” Schneider Electric expects to draw more than 1,000 visitors to its stand over the four-day event. The Schneider Electric team comprising senior level executives will be present at the stand to answer queries from visitors. The Saudi Building and Interiors Exhibition 2015 comes at a time when the Saudi construction market is poised to witness remarkable growth in 2015 with $3.5 billion worth of projects ?nalized for the current fiscal year. — SG
