After a record footfall in 2014, organisers have added extra floor space for The Big 5 this year in anticipation of a larger turnout. Educational seminars will be a key highlight.

Brett Martin will be at The Big 5 show to demonstrate its world-class range of rooflights and glazing materials, discuss project requirements and present its plans for the region, where the construction sector continues to go from strength to strength.

Materials washing specialist CDE Global will be participating in The Big 5 by presenting a paper on systems it offers for the recycling of construction, demolition and excavation waste.

Conares, a UAE-based manufacturer of steel pipes and rebar, returns to The Big 5 show this month to leverage the opportunities in the regional market and showcase its innovative products such as galvanised rebar, in line with the industry’s pursuit towards sustainable construction.

Following its successful participation at The Big 5 show in Saudi Arabia early this year, the UK-based Big Foot Systems is eagerly looking forward to further success at the event in Dubai. “We thought The Big 5 Saudi was by far the best show we have ever visited.

Reynaers Aluminium’s stand at The Big 5 show this year aims to create a profound impact on architects and designers visiting the show, impressing them with the company’s latest ranges of superior façade, window and door solutions that have been developed to give free rein to their designing skills.

Emerson Climate Technologies, a business segment of the US-based Emerson, will be participating in partnership with Fawaz Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in this year’s Big 5 show in Dubai, where it will be putting the spotlight on its latest condensing units.

Following its successful debut at The Big 5 last year, Ideal Standard returns to the show this month with its innovative bathroom solutions that are targeted at various segments of the market.

Portacool, a leading manufacturer of portable evaporative coolers, will be displaying its full range of products that provide cooling solutions to the construction industry as well as for residential and commercial applications, at this year’s Big 5 show. This will be the fifth year the company will be participating at the event.

Polygroup, which manufactures raised access floor systems, will put the spotlight on two new products within its Gamaflor range when it returns to The Big 5 show this month. A regular participant at the show, the Spanish company produces heavy-duty systems with chipboard core and steel cement core.

Manital, an Italian manufacturer of door and window lever handles, will be presenting its latest innovations at The Big 5, including Fenice, a new collection of classic handles.

Fila Surface Care Solutions of Italy will be at The Big 5 in Dubai this month to meet clients in the growing regional market and showcase its special line of products developed for the region.

Vargon of Croatia will be returning to The Big 5 show for the seventh consecutive year, where it will showcase its range of plastic pipes and fittings for sewerage systems and hot and cold water systems. “We have been exhibiting at The Big 5 since 2009.

Serene Business Centers (SBC), a well-established business set-up services company in Dubai, UAE, aims to showcase professional solutions for all business-related needs, starting from formation to advisory and corporate services at The Big 5.

Six Brazilian companies will promote their products and services over a 120-sq-m stand at The Big 5 show in Dubai, aiming to consolidate their brands and boost exports.