Big 5 Global 2023: MEASA's Premier Construction Event

24 Oct 2023 CW Team

Construction Booms in MEASA: The construction industry in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) is booming, boasting active projects worth over $7 trillion and recently awarded projects valued at $3.8 trillion, as per ABiQ data. With an increasing number of projects, Big 5 Global serves as the ultimate hub for local and global companies seeking to connect with key decision-makers.

UAE Ministry's Support: The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure continues to emphasise industry collaboration and addressing climate change's impact by supporting the event.

Ben Greenish's Perspective: Ben Greenish, Senior Vice President of Construction at dmg events, and the organiser of Big 5 Global, emphasised the event's role in fostering international collaborations and cross-border partnerships while promoting sustainability in the industry. The event's diversity, with over 2,200 exhibitors, reflects groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge technologies.

Eight Specialised Events: Accompanying the 44th edition of Big 5 Global are eight specialized events covering the entire construction value chain. These include Big 5 Heavy, Middle East Concrete, Windows Doors & Facades Event, Gulf Glass, HVAC R, Middle East Stone, the Urban Design & Landscape Expo, and FM Expo. Twenty country pavilions will highlight construction solutions from various nations, emphasising global innovation.

Expanded Product and Brand Presence: The event features over 50,000 products and solutions, with new-to-show brands such as ARISTON from Italy, Henkel from Germany, Stanley Black & Decker, and Milwaukee Tool from the US, among others. Exhibiting brands include DUTCO TENNANT, Emirates Steel, Grundfos, Honeywell, NAFFCO, SCH?CO, RAKTherm, and USG ME.

Eight Key Product Sectors: Big 5 Global spotlights eight product sectors, including building envelope and special construction, building interiors and finishes, construction technologies, intelligent buildings, MEP services, off-site and modular construction, digital construction products and services, and solar products and technologies.

Thought Leadership Initiatives: Big 5 Global assembles leaders, experts, innovators, and practitioners from various related industries. In 2023, it introduces the Big 5 Global Leaders? Summit, Big 5 FutureTech Summit, and Big 5 Talks under ten different streams to discuss topics like project management, concrete, technology, and sustainability.

Embracing Sustainability: H.E. Dr Ali Al Jassim, Chair of the Emirates Green Building Council, emphasised the importance of sustainability and collaboration in the built environment. The summits aim to explore ideas and drive a sustainable future for the industry.

Global Perspective: Big 5 Global brings diverse expertise, encourages thought leadership, and exposes the MEASA region's construction industry to global innovations and best practices, fostering adaptation to global trends.

Big 5 Global Impact Awards: This year's Big 5 Global will celebrate the 3rd edition of the Big 5 Global Impact Awards, recognising innovation, sustainable development, technology, and digital achievements in the construction industry across 19 categories, with 100 finalists vying for the winner's trophy.

The Big 5 Global, the MEASA region's most significant construction industry event, is scheduled to take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from December 4 to 7, 2023. The event, open for participant registrations, aims to host over 2,200 exhibitors and draw more than 68,000 attendees from 150+ countries, providing a platform for networking, partnerships, and knowledge exchange. This year, it promises to unite the entire construction sector, from contractors to innovators and policymakers, contributing to the industry's growth. Construction Booms in MEASA: The construction industry in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) is booming, boasting active projects worth over $7 trillion and recently awarded projects valued at $3.8 trillion, as per ABiQ data. With an increasing number of projects, Big 5 Global serves as the ultimate hub for local and global companies seeking to connect with key decision-makers. UAE Ministry's Support: The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure continues to emphasise industry collaboration and addressing climate change's impact by supporting the event. Ben Greenish's Perspective: Ben Greenish, Senior Vice President of Construction at dmg events, and the organiser of Big 5 Global, emphasised the event's role in fostering international collaborations and cross-border partnerships while promoting sustainability in the industry. The event's diversity, with over 2,200 exhibitors, reflects groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge technologies. Eight Specialised Events: Accompanying the 44th edition of Big 5 Global are eight specialized events covering the entire construction value chain. These include Big 5 Heavy, Middle East Concrete, Windows Doors & Facades Event, Gulf Glass, HVAC R, Middle East Stone, the Urban Design & Landscape Expo, and FM Expo. Twenty country pavilions will highlight construction solutions from various nations, emphasising global innovation. Expanded Product and Brand Presence: The event features over 50,000 products and solutions, with new-to-show brands such as ARISTON from Italy, Henkel from Germany, Stanley Black & Decker, and Milwaukee Tool from the US, among others. Exhibiting brands include DUTCO TENNANT, Emirates Steel, Grundfos, Honeywell, NAFFCO, SCH?CO, RAKTherm, and USG ME. Eight Key Product Sectors: Big 5 Global spotlights eight product sectors, including building envelope and special construction, building interiors and finishes, construction technologies, intelligent buildings, MEP services, off-site and modular construction, digital construction products and services, and solar products and technologies. Thought Leadership Initiatives: Big 5 Global assembles leaders, experts, innovators, and practitioners from various related industries. In 2023, it introduces the Big 5 Global Leaders? Summit, Big 5 FutureTech Summit, and Big 5 Talks under ten different streams to discuss topics like project management, concrete, technology, and sustainability. Embracing Sustainability: H.E. Dr Ali Al Jassim, Chair of the Emirates Green Building Council, emphasised the importance of sustainability and collaboration in the built environment. The summits aim to explore ideas and drive a sustainable future for the industry. Global Perspective: Big 5 Global brings diverse expertise, encourages thought leadership, and exposes the MEASA region's construction industry to global innovations and best practices, fostering adaptation to global trends. Big 5 Global Impact Awards: This year's Big 5 Global will celebrate the 3rd edition of the Big 5 Global Impact Awards, recognising innovation, sustainable development, technology, and digital achievements in the construction industry across 19 categories, with 100 finalists vying for the winner's trophy.

Equipment

12 Dec 2025

Schwing Stetter India Unveils New Innovations at Excon 2025

Schwing Stetter India unveiled more than 20 new machines at Excon 2025, marking one of its most significant showcases and introducing several India-first technologies to the construction equipment sector. The company launched the country’s first 56-metre boom pump designed and manufactured in India, the first fully electric truck mixer, the first CNG mixer variant and the first hybrid boom pump. Executives said the launch portfolio was engineered to support India’s move toward faster, greener and more vertically oriented infrastructure through advanced engineering, clean-energy solutions a..

Infrastructure Energy

12 Dec 2025

SEPC Resolves Hindustan Copper Dispute, Wins Rs 725 Mn Order

Engineering, procurement and construction firm SEPC Ltd has recently settled a dispute with Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) and secured a mining infrastructure order valued at Rs 725 million from the state-owned company. SEPC informed the stock exchanges that it has executed a settlement deed with HCL, bringing closure to all inter-se claims and counterclaims arising from arbitration proceedings. As part of the settlement, SEPC will receive Rs 304.5 million as full and final payment, marking the resolution of all pending disputes between the two entities. The company also stated that Hindustan Co..

Infrastructure Energy

12 Dec 2025

20% Ethanol Blending Cuts India’s CO2 Emissions by 73.6 Mn Tonnes

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari recently said that India has reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 73.6 million metric tonnes due to the adoption of 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol. He made the statement while replying to supplementary questions during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha. Describing ethanol as a green fuel, the minister said it plays a key role in reducing pollution while also supporting higher incomes for farmers. He underlined that ethanol blending contributes both to environmental sustainability and rural economic growth. Nitin Gadkari also po..