The XXII edition of the Expocasa 2026 fair, which takes place from July 24 to 26, presents to the public more than 81 housing projects and the participation of 57 companies in the sector.
According to the Guatemalan Chamber of the Construction Industry (CGIC), organizer of the event, It is expected to receive more than six thousand visitors during these three days.
Among the 57 participating companies there are real estate developers, financial entities, construction companies and supply companies in the sector, the Chamber indicated.
The fair, which takes place at Fórum Majadas, was inaugurated this Friday morning and will remain open to the public from July 24 to 26.
Visitors interested in purchasing housing will be able to learn information about the projects, financing options, specialized advice and projects adapted to different needs and payment capabilities.
Sector asks to guarantee continuity of the Agile Window
Juan Pablo Estrada, president of the Board of Directors of the CGIC, stated that The construction sector continues to be one of the main drivers of national economic development and that during 2025 it grew 8.3%, figure higher than the national average, according to the executive.
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He said that it is one of the most dynamic economic activities in the country, which generates direct and indirect employment and investment, and that the impact of the sector transcends physical works.
The entity estimates that the economic footprint of the sector exceeds Q111 billion, which is equivalent to around one in every ten quetzales produced by the national economy.
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However, the president of the House called for guarantee the continuity of the Agile Construction Window (VAC). Its term ends on August 12, according to the government agreement that gave rise to it in 2021, and its renewal is in the hands of the Ministry of Economy (Mineco).
Estrada explained that this tool has made it possible to reduce, on average, 37 days the approval times for procedures, which speeds up investment, reduces costs and favors the development of new housing projects.
The vice minister of Investment and Competition of Mineco, Valeria Prado, participated in the inauguration, who highlighted the importance of said Agile Window, He said that the project is being worked on jointly and announced that it will soon be renewed.
The official indicated that housing development requires coordination. He added that families need clear information, financing alternatives and projects that respond to their needs, while companies require certainty, clear rules and conditions that allow them to invest with a long-term vision.
Prado added that buying a house is taken with great enthusiasm, but it also represents an enormous responsibility.
He explained that Expocasa allows people to learn about different options, compare projects, find financing alternatives and have information to make one of the most important decisions of their life.
Regarding the figures of the sector, he said that behind each home there is a wide chain of work, investment and opportunities. He cited that, according to data from the Bank of Guatemala, The construction sector represented 5.9% of GDP in 2025 and, between 2019 and 2024, generated more than 36 thousand new jobs, while labor income in the sector grew.
Mayor Ricardo Quiñónez also participated in the inauguration and stated that Expocasa represents the possibility for people and families of acquiring their first home.
He said that to Guatemala City “many people come to look for their first job, to achieve their first venture, to have that first opportunity that opens the doors for them to advance in life and be better,” and added that a model of opportunity districts is promoted in which housing, employment and mobility are connected, as a way of ordering the urban development of the city.
“Expocasa is part of that organization, it is part of that medium and long-term plan, It is the impetus so that Guatemala City can have districts where employment is closer to housing, education closer to work and complement that model with new transportation systems, such as the Aerometro, the bus and, of course, the Transmetro and the announcement that the central government has made about the Riel Metro,” added the mayor.
Hugo Bosque, president of the Expocasa 2026 Organizing Committee, highlighted that The fair represents much more than a commercial space and this year it incorporates new tools to improve the visitor experience. These include a digital passport to optimize the journey through the fair, workshops given by financial institutions on access to credit and decision making, conferences specialized in home insurance and innovation applied to real estate financing, as well as an agenda of family and recreational activities.
Expocasa strengthens access to housing in Guatemala, a national challenge, if considered that only 38.1% of households have adequate housing conditionsadded the sector executives.