THE region’s premier and largest event for the building and construction industry continues to grow bigger and better every year: In addition to being a mega showcase covering more than 44,000 sq m of exhibition space and a key networking destination for the construction industry, The Big 5 has evolved into an educational platform and a forum for

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THE 130-member strong German contingent at The Big 5 show will be split into two groups, demonstrating the country’s prowess across the spectrum of construction products and technology.

THE UK contingent at The Big 5 will once again be the largest the country has hosted in overseas construction exhibitions, underlining the importance accorded to this premier construction event in Dubai.

THE Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, together with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex), is taking seven companies to The Big 5 in Dubai this year. These companies will exhibit everything from construction machinery and ornamental rocks to sanitary ware and locks.

FOLLOWING its successful participation at last year’s Big 5 show in Dubai, Reynaers Middle East will return this year with its portfolio of exhibits that highlight its continued focus on sustainability and durability.

AS A regular participant at The Big 5, RAK Ceramics will continue its tradition of bringing new innovative products when it exhibits at the event this year.

COMMAND Alkon, a leading integrated solutions provider for the concrete industry with a loyal, global customer base, will be showcasing some of its innovative software and hardware at The Big 5 show.

DEBUTANT participant Protektor of the UK will be unveiling in the Gulf region its new Maxi-Tec range for drywall construction at The Big 5 show.

HUME Cemboard Industries (HCI), a leading Malaysian manufacturer of the Primaboard range of cellulose fibre-reinforced cement boards, will be at The Big 5 show next month aiming to impress upon architects and designers how Primaplank can be used as a durable alternative to natural timber.

SPANCRETE Global Services, recognised worldwide as a leader in the precast/prestressed concrete industry, will be participating in the Middle East Concrete show, which runs alongside The Big 5 in Dubai, as part of the US pavilion. The company manufactures high-quality, reliable Spancrete production systems for the supply of both 4 ft (1.

HORMANN Middle East, a leading industrial, commercial and residential door manufacturer, will have one of the largest stands at The Big 5 this year with a range of innovative products that enhance security and energy efficiency.

ACCIAIERIE Valbruna of Italy, which will be exhibiting at The Big 5 through its fully owned subsidiary, Valbruna Gulf, will be putting the spotlight on its corrosion-resistant rebar and special alloys at the show.

FLIR Systems, a world leader in the design and manufacturing of thermal imaging cameras, has launched the FLIR T400bx-Series, which aims to enhance the appeal of thermal imaging for both the advanced user and the beginner. The product will be showcased alongside the US-headquartered company’s other thermal imaging cameras at The Big 5 in Dubai.

NELISSEN Bricks of Belgium will be making its maiden appearance at The Big 5 show in Dubai this November in a bid to extend its sphere of operations to the Gulf region. The company, which will be showcasing its range of bricks and tiles, says it will be targeting the Gulf region as a new market.

PANELS made of environment-friendly synthetic fibre will be showcased by Belgium’s Interiors Cnocke when it debuts at this year’s Big 5 show in Dubai.

CONTRACTORS need to use the right materials in order to achieve a cost-effective, long-term, sustainable and professional finish, especially where the local trend is for rendered buildings, whether for interiors or exteriors. Signs of corrosion through the plaster on some buildings across the Gulf region have become evident.

HOW is the response to the show this year? Has all space available been used up? This year’s Big 5 will be the biggest to date and nearly all of the space at the Dubai World Trade Centre will be used, including some outside space for machinery and vehicles.

MIDDLE East Concrete (MEC) – now in just its second year – has grown an impressive 50 per cent, with significant demand from international participants, according to its organiser.