The market forecasts for the Russian building industry are enough to make the heart of any concrete or concrete product manufacturer beat faster: The rapidly growing demand for house building and infrastructure provides a solid basis for future orders. The conference program at ICCX St. Petersburg 2005 will be offering a number of tips and providing support for getting your com- pany ready for the future. The accompanying international trade exhibition, featuring well known manufacturers of plant and machinery, accessories and services for the concrete and pre-fabrication industry, will offer visitors to the event an unrivalled opportunity to familiarise themsel-ves with the latest technology and make the right decisions for future investment.