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construction industry, we’re launching the FutureTech Construction Summit on November 26.
ductivity, greater sustainability and enhanced affordability in their projects with the help of technology.
Under the theme of Empowering Innovation in the Construction Ecosystem, this unique event will help construction industry professionals achieve higher pro-
Developing the industry also means supporting its work force. Today, empowering women in construction is a priority.
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TOP 10 ICONIC ACHIEVEMENTS 1. When dmg events acquired The Big 5 in 2000, the exhibition covered some 12,000m2. This has risen to over 110,000m2 in gross floor space nowadays. 2. Sector specific events developed out of the growth of The Big 5. Some popular spin-off events are The Big 5 Solar, The Big 5 Heavy, Gulf Glass, FM Expo, FM Expo Saudi, HVAC R Expo, HVAC R Expo Saudi, Urban Design & Landscaping Expo, and Windows Doors & Facades. 3. Against a backdrop of over three decades of success, The Big 5 has started expanding its brand across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. The show has recently been geo-adapted and launched in other countries, including Saudi Arabia, India, Kenya, Morocco, Egypt and Nigeria. 4. Beyond The Big 5 brand, this year dmg events has expanded its presence in Africa by acquiring various shows, including: Coatings for Africa ACETC – Africa Construction Expo and Totally Concrete Expo KZN Construction Expo Cape Construction Expo African Ports and Rail Evolution West African Ports and Rail Evolution 5. The organization has also acquired Atticus Events, adding HI Design to its existing portfolio of events, while running flagship exhibitions in the energy, interior design, coatings, transport and hospitality sectors (GASTECH, ADIPEC, INDEX, Hotel Show among others), beyond construction. 6. dmg events has recently opened new offices in Jeddah, Cape Town, and Cairo. 7. In 2017, The Big 5 hosted 2,601 exhibitors from 64 countries, hitting the highest international participation in its history. 8. In 2018, five events will be part of The Big 5: HVAC-R Expo, The Big 5 Solar, Urban Design & Landscaping Expo, Middle East Concrete and The Big 5 Heavy. 9. The Big 5 2018 will offer 100+ free and CPD-certified workshops and the “How to Do Business in the UAE” Seminar (this latter in partnership with Dubai South Business Park). Moreover, the show will host the first Future-Tech Construction Summit, the Urban Design & Landscaping Summit, the Global Solar Leaders Summit, and the Innovation in Precast Summit. 10. “Shaping the Future of Construction” is the official theme of 39th edition of The Big 5. The show will introduce for the first time the “Live Innovation Zone”, the “Start-Up City”, the “FutureTech Construction Summit” and the “Women in Construction” features to lead the industry into the future.
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