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The Big 5 - International Building & Construction Show
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The Big 5 is the largest and most influential building and construction show in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
Since 1979, the event has launched hundreds of thousands of products, it has facilitated partnerships, advanced knowledge and industry best practices, while serving as the gateway for international companies to access the markets in the region.
The Big 5 runs alongside nine specialised events enabling industry professionals to source products for every stage of the construction projects: The Big 5 Heavy, Middle East Concrete, Windows, Doors & Facades Event, Gulf Glass, HVAC R Expo, Middle East Stone, The Big 5 Solar, Urban Design & Landscape Expo and FM Expo.
Gathering buyers and manufacturers of construction products from around the world, The Big 5 also offers a broad educational agenda, with high-level conferences and over 240 CPD certified workshops across four days.
Since 1979, the event has launched hundreds of thousands of products, it has facilitated partnerships, advanced knowledge and industry best practices, while serving as the gateway for international companies to access the markets in the region.
The Big 5 runs alongside nine specialised events enabling industry professionals to source products for every stage of the construction projects: The Big 5 Heavy, Middle East Concrete, Windows, Doors & Facades Event, Gulf Glass, HVAC R Expo, Middle East Stone, The Big 5 Solar, Urban Design & Landscape Expo and FM Expo.
Gathering buyers and manufacturers of construction products from around the world, The Big 5 also offers a broad educational agenda, with high-level conferences and over 240 CPD certified workshops across four days.
Overview
Location
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Employees
201-500
Founded date
1979
Mentions in press and media 3
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| Dec 8, 2022 | 6+ things to know in #MiamiTech: News from Blackstone Launchpad, Strive305, Black Ambition, Togal AI, Picsart, Social Mobile & more | Facebook Tweet Pin LinkedIn Email 1 MDC, FIU and FIU get grants to establish Blackstone LaunchPad programs on their campuses Miami Dade College, Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University have each been awarded grants ... |
| Oct 18, 2022 | THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY GATHERS FOR THE BIG 5 WITH REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SET FOR UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH | The 43rd edition of the event will feature new initiatives The Big 5 Global Construction Impact Summit and Everything Architecture The Big 5, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia’s largest and most-influential construction industry event, wi... |
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FAQ about The Big 5 - International Building & Construction Show
When was The Big 5 - International Building & Construction Show founded?
The Big 5 - International Building & Construction Show was founded in 1979.
What has the press written about The Big 5 - International Building & Construction Show?
Parsers VC has collected 3 articles mentioning The Big 5 - International Building & Construction Show, among them “6+ things to know in #MiamiTech: News from Blackstone Launchpad, Strive305, Black Ambition, Togal AI, Picsart, Social Mobile & more” (Dec 8, 2022) and “THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY GATHERS FOR THE BIG 5 WITH REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SET FOR UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH” (Oct 18, 2022).
Is The Big 5 - International Building & Construction Show still active?
Yes, The Big 5 - International Building & Construction Show is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 20, 2026.