Big 5 InFocus | Edition 5

Celebrating its 44th edition this year, Big 5 Global opens its doors tomorrow 4 December to the world at the Dubai World Trade Centre.???

After a year of vigorous preparations, the team is excited to welcome you to the largest and most influential construction industry event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia to Network. Build. XL.??

Explore innovation across the 360° value chain:?

Are you curious about product launches, interactive demos, or perhaps the exclusive first-day Big 5 Talks? Explore it all in this edition of Big 5 InFocus.?

Holiday reasons to join us?

Turn your day off into a strategic power move and stay ahead of the competition. The best part? Well, no need to ask your boss for permission!?

• Free parking on Monday at Al Mustaqbal Parking | First come, first served
• Be the first to access new products, meet exhibitors?
• Attend CPD Big 5 Talks happening only on Monday?
• Enjoy the event without the usual workday stress?
• More time for longer conversations, more opportunities?

While you do that, meet some of the leading brands showcasing innovative and cutting-edge products & services:??

• Ariston, a leader in thermal comfort and energy efficiency products & services??
• JGB, a supplier of electro-mechanical HVAC equipment?
• UNION PIPES INDUSTRY - LLC, a manufacturer of high-quality plastic pipes?
• Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., a provider of tools and innovative engineering solutions??
• Milwaukee Tool, a leading name in developing innovative tools & worksite solutions?

• MASA, a manufacturer of autoclaved aerated concrete products?
• Putzmeister Group, a manufacturer of concrete pumps and other pumping equipment?

Engage directly with 2,200+ global brands from 60+ countries. Browse the exhibitor list.

Experience opening day product launches and live demos?

Big 5 Global is all set to become a hub for live demos and product launches revolutionizing design, construction, and delivery processes.?

• Germany’s Bauer, a global leader in construction and machinery manufacturing brings BAUER Maschinen GmbH, the world’s first electric, large rotary drilling rig featuring the BAUER eBG33, which has a powerful electric drive.?
• US-based Milwaukee Tool is also set to launch MX Fuel 350mm diamond coring machine operated on battery to cut reinforced concrete.?
• Dubai-based TechArabia relaunches its cutting-edge cloud-based tender and procurement management software named Fortender.

“We are leveraging Big 5 Global’s momentum to announce several exciting updates and milestones for Fortender.” Abdelrahman Almulla Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Techarabia ?

Dubai municipality brings innovation to the forefront?

The latest in construction technology by Dubai Municipality. Save this list of demonstrations that will be exhibited in the show:?

• Get ready to be blown away by 3DXB GROUP used to build complex structures. ?
• Step inside a prefabricated modular hotel room by LINQ Modular, a subsidiary of ALEC .
• Get a chance to use the VR gear to remote control heavy machinery brought to you by VIRSIGN.
• Experience a full-scale structural system of a building by Hadley Group.?

Brands committed to environmental change?

Meet the companies that join Big 5 Impact Trail promoting eco-friendly construction products and solutions.?

Attend free and CPD Big 5 Talks

Join the learning at Big 5 Global. Engage in free-to-attend Big 5 Talks and gain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.??

Monday-only Concrete Talks:?

• Overview of NEU: An ACI center of excellence for carbon neutral concrete and its validation program by Dr. Michael L. Tholen, Senior Managing Director, Technical Operations, ACI: Middle East & North Africa?
• Sustainability of concrete with crystalline admixtures by Emilio Minoru Takagi Technical Director, Penetron International
• Recent research advancement in the use of FRP bars in reinforced concrete structures by Dr. Farid Abed Professor of Civil Engineering, American University of Sharjah

?Monday-only Facilities Management Talks:?

• Emerging topics transforming the FM industry?by Lara Paemen Managing Director, EMEA, IFMA?
• Retrofitting for energy efficiency and sustainability featuring Lara Paemen Managing Director, EMEA, IFMA Speaker and Abdallah Mahmoud Head of Service Sales, 西门子 , President-Elect, ASHRAE ?
• Facility management's emerging role in managing risk in digitizing buildings by Jeffrey Saunders CEO, Nordic Foresight and advisor to IFMA

See you at Big 5 Global from 4 – 7 December 2023??

We can’t wait to welcome you to Big 5 Global, where the world of construction gets together.??

Last chance to secure your free entry ticket.?

Come say hello if you spot a dmg events staff on the show floor. We’ll be thrilled! ???

Bye for now. ?? See you then!?

P.S. Meet up and network with your industry peers at the 5 Bar and Restaurant. Avail 30% off during happy hour 05:00 to 06:00 PM. ??

Ranju Warrier

Head of Communications – Construction