About 15 representatives of Kazakhstan participates to the summit. Chairman of the Board of the Chamber of Expert Organizations of Kazakhstan Birlik Erezhepov acquainted the professionals of the construction industry gathered from all over the world. He also said that the President Nursultan Nazarbayev is closely monitoring that modern ideas in the field of urban development and architecture are embodied in Astana. He also noted the positive impact of the development dynamics of the construction sector on the country's economy.

"Astana is the main construction site of the state. It emphasizes its unique architectural style. The capital of Kazakhstan is open to architects and engineers around the world," the head of the Chamber said. He also dwelled on the unique projects implemented in Astana by such prominent architects of the world as Norman Foster, Manfredi Nicoletti.

The Spanish specialists received this information with great interest.

Within the framework of the summit, a useful dialogue was held between Kazakh and Spanish experts on issues related to the organization of project and expert activities, issuance and approval of initial permits in construction, insurance of professional activities in the construction industry, design and expertise of the two countries.

Guests from Kazakhstan visited the studio-offices of architects Frans Silvestre and Jose Maria Thomas Lyavadora. During the visit to the Casa Hofmann apartment house, they got acquainted with the new technologies and materials used in its construction.

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