PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk. (Indocement), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works, held the 2026 Indonesian Building Day National Seminar at Pendopo Sapta Taruna in Jakarta on November 11, 2026. Carrying the theme Collaborating to Promote and Implement Sustainable Construction, the seminar provided a platform for strengthening collaboration toward high-quality and sustainable infrastructure in Indonesia.
The event brought together hundreds of in-person and online participants representing government institutions, the building materials industry, contractors, property developers, construction testing and supervisory bodies, and universities. The seminar marked the culmination of a series of activities commemorating Indonesian Building Day 2026, organized by Indocement in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works, the Global Building Performance Network (GBPN), and several universities.
Earlier, seminars titled Sustainable Construction to Build Our Future were held at Universitas Islam Indonesia in Yogyakarta, Parahyangan Catholic University in Bandung, and Universitas Mercu Buana in Jakarta. The seminars were designed to prepare civil engineering and architecture students to address future sustainable development challenges.
The national seminar was opened by Indocement President Director Christian Kartawijaya. In his remarks, he emphasized that the quality of a building is determined not only by its structural strength, but also by its economic and social benefits and its environmental responsibility.
Acting Director General of Construction Development at the Ministry of Public Works, Indro Pantja Pramodo, delivered a keynote address highlighting the importance of the construction sector in supporting high-quality, competitive, and sustainable national development.
The seminar featured three speakers who discussed sustainable construction policies, their implementation in strategic infrastructure projects, and the development of construction materials and technologies. Director of Construction Safety and Sustainability at the Ministry of Public Works, Disaintina Ari Nusanti, S.T., M.M., discussed sustainable construction policies and their implementation in Indonesia.
Senior Expert for Infrastructure and Coastal Resources at the North Coast of Java Management Authority, Dr. Ir. Prakosa Hadi Takariyanto, M.M., M.T., presented the application of sustainable construction principles in the strategic Giant Sea Wall project. Meanwhile, Indocement Commercial Director Troy D. Soputro explained the role of construction materials and technology in supporting more sustainable development.
During his presentation, Troy D. Soputro also outlined several sustainability initiatives implemented by Indocement, including the use of alternative fuels and the development of solar photovoltaic power plants.
The commemoration of Indonesian Building Day 2026 was marked by a ceremonial siren sounded by representatives of Indocement, the Ministry of Public Works, GBPN, the North Coast of Java Management Authority, and Hutama Karya. Participants also delivered a joint declaration: “Happy Indonesian Building Day! Sustainable Construction for an Ever-Strong Indonesia.”
Through the seminar, Indonesian Building Day is expected to become more than an annual commemoration. It is intended to strengthen collaboration and encourage concrete action in developing high-quality and sustainable buildings and infrastructure that will benefit future generations.
