Big 5 construction expo opens in Dubai; draws top industry experts

Big 5 construction expo opens in Dubai; draws top industry experts

The 43rd edition of the Big 5, one of the largest construction events in the region, opened this morning (December 5) in Dubai, starting a four-day run at the Dubai World Trade Centre with an industry-altering and future-proofing agenda.

The expo will feature six specialised events addressing the entire sector eco-system - Big 5 Heavy, Middle East Concrete, HVAC R Expo, Middle East Stone, Urban Design & Landscape Expo, and FM Expo, said the organisers dmg events.

Also held alongside the Big 5 is the inaugural Everything Architecture, the only exclusive event for the architecture and design community in the Middle East.

More than 2,000 participants from 60 countries are taking part in the event, which will host 20 national pavilions, including newcomers Oman, Pakistan, and Singapore, bringing together the key stakeholders from across the full construction value-chain to network, learn and do business, stated the organisers.

Boasting the strongest government support to date, including the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Dubai Municipality, and Dubai’s General Directorate of Civil Defence, the Big 5 2022 features focused exhibits, high-level summits, industry talks, visitor experiences, and incubator pitching to address key sector challenges, spur technology adoption, and promote sustainability.

Ben Greenish, Senior Vice-President Construction at dmg