中东迪拜五大行业展览会（BIG5 - Big5 PMV - Middle East Concrete）是中东地区具影响力且是最大型的建筑、建材、施工、设计及服务等结合在一起的五大行业展览会，BIG5展于1980年开始一年一届在阿联酋迪拜世贸中心举办。同时其衍生展中东五大行业建筑机械、车辆及设备展览会（BIG5 PMV）是专注于中东地区建筑设备、机械、工具和车辆的专业展会。如今，中东地区建筑市场的火暴和持续发展，带动了对建筑设备、材料、工程机械及车辆的强烈需求，更吸引了全球的关注。来自全球的建筑设备、机械、建筑车辆及设备、材料供应商，提供了一个与中东地区各国买家面对面接洽的商业交流机会，也为中国企业提供了一个全新的赢利平台。
市场介绍：
1、优越的转口中枢位置，市场辐射海湾周边国家：迪拜是中亚、南亚、西亚、东非、北非及欧洲间的运输快捷，东西方贸易的枢纽，世界第三大转口贸易中心；
2、中东经济表现亮丽、人均收入高、购买力强：由于地下资源丰富，特别是石油，人口较少，这样人均收入高，消费能力极强；
3、极度依赖进口：地理环境及条件的限制，消费品几乎是全靠进口生存，所以，每年的贸易额不停地增加，随着石油市场的波动进口商品也在变化；
4、需求强劲、广阔的市场潜力：海湾六国在建筑业上的支出也是非常惊人，对建筑业的材料需求非常大，世界有名的建筑物、艺术长廊、酒店等非常，因此，建材市场值得国外企业开拓。
展品范围(Show Products):
建筑服务：加热、通风及空调，水暖与水处理技术，电气系统，安全和消防，太阳能能源；
建筑物内部及表面处理：浴室、厨房及相关曲面，地板、吊顶、墙面装饰及其他室内装饰，照明，密封胶、涂料和胶粘剂；
建筑围护结构和特殊施工：窗、门和太阳保护系统，屋顶、包层和玻璃窗，特殊建筑；
建筑工具和建材：建筑工具及设备，金属、钢铁和铝；
智能建筑设计技术：软件工程，设计技术。
展会数据(Show Report):
The 44th edition of Big 5 Global, the largest and the most influential construction event concluded in Dubai, recording a staggering attendance of over 81,000 high-quality visitors from 166 countries for four days from 4 to 7 December 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
“This year Big 5 Global surpassed expectations, attracting the highest ever number of construction professionals from various corners of the world, fostering an environment conducive to sharing expertise, developing global partnerships and showcasing new advancements in construction technology and practices,” said Josine Heijmans, Vice President – Construction at dmg events, the organizers of Big 5 Global.
“This milestone reaffirms our commitment to delivering unparalleled value to our attendees, exhibitors and partners, who are looking to engage in business activities in the MEASA region’s construction landscape.”
Partnerships and launches draw attention
Bringing together the biggest names in construction in Dubai for four days, Big 5 Global served as a hub for major deals and partnerships, further solidifying the importance of exhibitions in facilitating strong business relations.
In one such partnership, Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ), an exhibitor at Big 5 Global, signed a deal with Grand Move, to develop a $17.8mn (AED65.3mn) community mall spanning 35,000m2 in the new Al Falah district. The project’s masterplan includes a hypermarket featuring a medical centre and a sports club and other retail and F&B facilities. Maureen Bannerman, Chief Commercial Officer, Abu Dhabi Airports, stated: “We are pleased to announce this Musataha Agreement will contribute to the development of the new Al Falah district, bringing communities together.”
Another exhibitor, Floors & Walls secured distribution partners for their brands, namely Richmond and Sintrich, in India, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The distribution deals will yield in more than $20mn annually. “We are so pleased to have exhibited at Big 5 Global this year and have already booked our stand for the 2024 edition,” said Valy Ossman, CEO, Floors & Walls.
In addition to new partnerships, this year the event also witnessed many product launches. UAE-based United Motors & Heavy Equipment Company launched three Wacker Neuson Zero Emission products including ACBe modular battery-powered internal vibrator, battery-powered vibratory plates which redefine sustainability and efficiency in construction.
Launching in the UAE for the first time through the event was the RD8200 SG, a survey grade mapping and utility locator by Radiodetection (a Partner of SIGMA Enterprises, a Big 5 Global exhibitor).
Retrospection of key features at Big 5 Global
During the four days, Big 5 Global became an important platform for thought leaders, innovators, decision makers and construction enthusiasts to discuss the future of the sector. A series of insightful dialogues and discussions took shape at the Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit where the industry’s call for transforming the construction blueprint was addressed.
Also at the event, speakers at the Big 5 FutureTech Summit highlighted critical dialogues on future-proofing the sector for a tech-enabled future. The content programme at Big 5 Global also hosted a day of conversations around the impact of artificial intelligence on design and architecture at Everything Architecture.
Supported by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy (DCDE), construction innovation also came to life at Start-up City, where the pitch competition crowned winners for their pivotal role in reshaping traditional practices in the sector. Saeed Al Gergawi, Vice President of DCDE, commented: “Start-up City creates a valuable platform for engagement that brings together emerging industry players to showcase their innovative ideas and shape the future of construction. The chamber’s support for this timely event comes as part of our drive to nurture promising technology companies and advance the emirate’s digital transformation agenda. We remain committed to cementing Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for the digital economy in line with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).”
In-depth CPD-certified Big 5 Talks inspire attendees
Covering a broad range of pertinent topics across 130+ CPD-certified Big 5 Talks were held under ten streams including concrete, facades, facilities management, geotechnical, HVAC & MEP, offsite & modular, project management, solar, technology and urban design & landscape. Speakers highlighted technology adoption, sustainable building methods, geothermal energy adoption and urgent industry needs to efficiently improve materials to reduce the impact of climate change.
“We all know about the climate emergency; we need to be able to make good material selections to reduce the impact. And for all of this, digital tools are going to be very helpful,” said Belarmino Cordero, Managing Director of Eumada, who spoke at Facade Talks.
Echoing the common sentiment on the adoption of BIM at the Technology Talks, Dr. Ing. Ali Ismail, BIM expert at Dubai Municipality, noted: “We do our best to build a community, an interesting group of people and companies who believe in the value of using open BIM standards and believe in improving our industry by deepening collaboration as individuals and companies.”
Building on support and collaboration from public and private sectors
As it concluded this year Big 5 Global was supported by main Supporting partner the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure; Supporting Partners Dubai Municipality and Dubai Civil Defense; Platinum Sponsor, Saudi Export Development Authority (SEDA); Gold Sponsor, NG Khutaya; Windows Doors & Facades Event Diamond Sponsor, Schüco Middle East; Windows Doors & Facades Event Platinum Sponsor, Alumil Middle East; Windows Doors & Facades Event Gold Sponsor, Sykon; Silver Sponsors, ECE Marble, Italian Trade Agency and Fresh; Sustainable Development Sponsor, Dubai Investment Park; and Bronze Sponsors, Al Waseef, Rubber World and RAK Bank.
“We’re already anticipating next year’s Big 5 Global, bringing together regional and international exhibitors from 26 – 29 November 2024 to facilitate business activities and foster partnerships in the MEASA region’s construction landscape. As our portfolio expands at the Dubai World Trade Centre, we’ll soon be unveiling some exciting announcements for the event,” concluded Heijmans.
