THE BIG 5: DRIVING FUTURE CONSTRUCTION STRATEGIES

New product sectors, the largest construction industry research, an exclusive C-level forum, an ever stronger focus on technology and innovation, and seven events under one roof are among the many attractions for attending construction professionals at the upcoming edition of The Big 5 (25-28 November, Dubai World Trade Centre).

The event
in numbers:

• 20 000+ products from around the world
• 220+ CPD-certified workshops
• 40^th edition
• 7 events under on roof
• 1 Voice of the Construction Industry Report

Celebrating
its 40^th anniversary this year, Middle East’s leading event for the construction industry
has much in store to support construction companies through a shifting economic
landscape, boost business, launch the latest building solutions, educate
industry professionals, and foster best practices championing technological
innovation. 

Matt
Denton, President at dmg events comments: “This 40-year milestone is a great
testament to how our teams have effectively worked towards keeping the show
fresh and relevant for our stakeholders and attendees. Innovation and
adaptability have always been at the core of our strategy as we transform each
edition to keep up with the changing business environment and industry needs.”

• Seven
  events under one roof and a new product sector

For
the first time, The Big 5 2019 will cover the full construction cycle. This year, the exhibition will run
together with six co-located events enabling industry professionals to source
thousands of products for every stage of the construction projects, from
inception to completion. The Big 5 Heavy, Middle East Concrete, HVAC R Expo,
Middle East Stone, The Big 5 Solar, and the Urban Design & Landscape Expo
will all run alongside The Big 5 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, from 25 to 28
November.

The
show will also expand its product sectors’ offering with the introduction of the brand new Offsite
& Modular Construction sector. “With rapid and efficient construction
delivery being in high demand, buyers require state-of-the-art offsite and
modular construction solutions for residential, educational, healthcare as well
as commercial applications,” Josine Heijmans, Portfolio Director at dmg events,
explains.

Here,
industry leaders like BK Gulf will be presenting their modular solutions of pre-engineered mechanical,
electrical, and plumbing (MEP) units for the first time ever. A dedicated
educational agenda, the Offsite & Modular Talks, will simultaneously shed
light on advances in offsite and modular construction, analysing new challenges
and opportunities for prefab in the region.

• The
  largest research in the construction sector to be launched at The Big 5 CEO
  Roundtable

Further,
in an effort to drive informed decision making, The Big 5 will present the
“Voice of the Construction Industry”, the largest research conducted in the
construction sector. Based on the responses of nearly 6,000 industry stakeholders
from 136 countries, it will unveil current and upcoming trends, opportunities,
and challenges faced by construction players. The research will also offer
essential insights on which markets are most promising and why, and how industry
professionals are preparing to harness business opportunities.

Ms.
Heijmans states: “We are extremely proud and excited to be releasing this
unprecedented report at The Big 5 2019. We expect the ‘Voice of the
Construction Industry’ to massively support the decision-making of construction
industry players for the next three years in a shifting economic landscape,
providing exclusive intelligence that will help generate revenues, save money,
and shape future strategies.”

The
key findings of the report will be announced at The Big 5’s CEO Roundtable, a new forum gathering top developers,
contractors, consultants, and government entities in the UAE. The initiative, taking
place a day before the official opening of the exhibition, will facilitate
communication across the industry providing a unique opportunity for key
construction stakeholders to meet and discuss current challenges, trends, and
strategies in a closed door setup. 

• Innovation
  and technologies in the spotlight

In
the backdrop of last year’s success, The Big 5 will bring back its popular
features dedicated to promoting innovation and technology in the construction
sector. The event will once again host some of the world’s most promising industry
start-ups at its “Start-up City”, and will present the latest building
solutions at the dedicated “Live Innovation Zone”.

The
second edition of the FutureTech Construction Summit will run on November 25, with a brand new agenda focused on
five trending topics: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Asset Management and
Digital Twins, Smart Home, Smart Buildings and IoT, BIM, and 3D printing, VR,
AR and drones.

The
RTA Innovation in BIM Summit at The Big 5 Heavy will also return on November
26. The summit will explore the impact of BIM on the present and future of the
infrastructure industry with updates on AR, 3D printing, industrialized
construction and data analytics.

Finally,
a wealth of solutions relating to 3D Printing, Drones and Surveillance, Site
Mapping, Robotics, Thermal Imaging, and Virtual Reality Trainings among others
will be showcased in a new dedicated area at The Big 5 Heavy this year.

• Record
  free and certified educational offering

Beyond
bringing to Dubai over 20,000 innovative products, the seven co-located events
will also provide more than 220 complimentary high-level summits, practical
seminars, and CPD-certified workshops to foster collaboration, support best
practices, and provide effective solutions to today’s industry challenges.

At
The Big 5, visitors will be able to attend the FutureTech Construction Summit
and the Women in Construction Forum & Awards, along with the Architecture
& Design Talks, the BIM Talks, the Technology Talks, the Project Management
Talks, and the Offsite & Modular Construction Talks.

This
year, The Big 5 Heavy and Middle East Concrete will offer an extended education
agenda including the ACI Concrete Summit, the RTA Innovation in BIM Summit, the
Geospatial Leaders Conference, the Geotechnical and Engineering Summit, the ACI
Seminar Series, and the Geotechnical and Engineering Workshops.

The
HVAC R Pioneers’ Summit will run alongside the HVAC R Talks at the HVAC R Expo,
while the Solar Talks will once again take place at The Big 5 Solar focusing on
solar energy in rental property, the future of smart grid technologies,
and the role of SME’s in driving a solar powered future.

Moreover,
Middle East Stone will offer four days of Stone Design Seminars, and the Urban
Design & Landscape Expo will launch the new Urban Design Talks, in addition
to the high level Urban Design & Landscape Summit that is returning this
year.

The
Big 5 is organised by dmg events and runs from 25 to 28 November at the Dubai
World Trade Centre from 11:00 to 19:00 daily. The event is free to attend to
all pre-registered visitors.

To
know more, visit:

• The
  Big 5 www.thebig5.ae
• The
  Big 5 Heavy www.thebig5heavy.com
• Middle
  East Concrete www.middleeastconcrete.com
• HVAC
  R Expo www.hvacrexpodubai.com
• Middle
  East Stone www.middleeaststone.com
• The
  Big 5 Solar www.thebig5solar.ae
• The
  Urban Design & Landscape Expo www.udlexpo.com

ABOUT THE BIG 5

25 – 28
November 2019, Dubai World Trade Centre

The Big 5
is the region’s largest and most influential event for the construction
industry. 

Organised
by dmg events, the exhibition showcases 360-degree building solutions clustered
in six product sectors: MEP services, Building Interiors & Finishes,
Building Envelope & Special Construction, Construction Tools & Building
Materials, Construction Technology & Innovation, and the all new Offsite
& Modular Construction.

Gathering
buyers and manufacturers of construction products from around the world, The
Big 5 also offers a broad educational agenda, with two high-level conferences
and dozens of CPD-certified workshops.

On its
40th edition, the event runs alongside The Big 5 Heavy, Middle East Stone,
Middle East Concrete, HVAC R Expo, the Urban Design & Landscaping Expo, and
The Big 5 Solar. 

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