This year’s Big 5 Construct Nigeria conference will focus on the need for partnership among construction professionals.
In a release, the organisers of the Big 5 Construct Nigeria stated that the conference would bring together more than 9,000 professionals and over 150 exhibitors from 20 countries
It stated, “The construction industry in Nigeria is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 2.4 per cent between 2024 and 2028. Thanks to the government’s focused infrastructure development strategies and support. By prioritizing economic development, public and private investment in the housing sector and strengthening external demand, Nigeria’s government is reshaping the industry and the future of the country. Tapping into opportunities emerging from ongoing and upcoming projects in the country is the 4th edition of the Big 5 Construct Nigeria, taking place from September 24-26, 2024, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos.
“The event is expected to host more than 9,000 professionals and 150 exhibitors from 20 countries. As the largest construction trade exhibition to date in Lagos, Big 5 Construct Nigeria connects industry professionals to opportunities and partnerships.
“Big 5 Construct Nigeria is timed this year to match the surge in construction activity in the country, creating significant demand for innovative products and solutions, particularly from key buyers involved in ongoing and upcoming projects in Nigeria’s $128bn construction market,” said the Portfolio Director, Construction, dmg Events, Mehtap Gürsoy.
According to Gürsoy, the event attracts international companies and facilitates partnerships and collaborations that are essential for providing products, services, and expertise to a dynamically evolving region.
He noted that the exhibitors’ list had grown with new exhibitors across the full construction value chain including building interiors and finishes; building materials; concrete and cement; construction tools and personal protection equipment; digital construction and intelligent buildings; heavy construction; HVAC-R; mechanical, electrical and plumbing services; solar, and urban design and landscapes.
“In its 4th edition, Big 5 Construct Nigeria will host four country pavilions that will demonstrate unique construction solutions from Austria, China, Egypt, and Turkey. Other participating countries include India, the UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland, Ghana, the USA, Ivory Coast, Pakistan, Tunisia and Nigeria,” he stated.
He explained that during the event, construction industry professionals would engage in 25 CPD-certified Big 5 Talks under the themes of architecture & design, facilities management, project management, quantity surveyors, technology, and sustainability.
He added, “More than 30 speakers will provide valuable insights on the sector’s opportunities and challenges, with some of the key topics of discussion being project financing and the importance of cost management, stakeholder communication, and collaboration, the positive impact of BIM implementation, and tech trends in Nigerian construction, among others.
“The event is sponsored by CDK Industries and supported by the Chartered Institute of Building, the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, and the Project Management Institute—Nigeria Chapter.
“Big 5 Construct Nigeria provides visitors the opportunity to meet local contractors, distributors, and government stakeholders, building relationships and foundations that will help expand their business, generate leads, and showcase their products,” concluded Gürsoy.
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