Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading professional association for project experts and changemakers worldwide, said it has played a major role at the Big 5 Saudi event in Riyadh as its knowledge partner.

 

The Big 5 Saudi event concluded today (February 21) at the Riyadh Exhibition and Conference Centre after playing host to over 500 companies from more than 40 countries, involving 28,000 participants, and featuring over 15,000 innovative products for the last four days.  

 

The event hosted 90 speakers who addressed the pivotal role the construction industry plays in turning the kingdom’s visions into reality and driving the economy forward. 

 

The Big 5 Saudi showcased some of the most innovative technologies and best practices that are transforming the construction industry and contributing to the new and vibrant landscape of the kingdom. 

 

It provided the participants an opportunity to meet leading international brands involved in multibillion dollar construction projects, said the organisers. 

 

This annual exhibition has already seen in attendance key industry stakeholders which allow businesses to network, learn, and discover the latest innovative products and technologies that can influence the future of the construction industry, they added. 

 

On the final day today, Grace Najjar, the Regional Managing Director, Middle East, and North Africa gave her keynote address on the topic "Transforming construction landscape: The New Strategic Leadership role." 

 

Najjar gave valuable insights on successfully navigating the fragmented and transforming construction landscape by developing and empowering project professionals with the strategic project management knowledge and best practices for value delivery. 

 

She also discussed ways to implement actionable sustainability plans and also spoke at length on "what it takes for the whole ecosystem to implement the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks and reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Especially in terms of outlining goals, working toward endpoints, and measuring progress." 

 

Addressing the gathering, Najjar said: "At PMI, we are honoured to be the knowledge partners of The Big 5 Saudi who are committed to the advancement and transformation of the construction industry."

 

"Strategic project leaders will be the beating heart at the center of this transformation, as they are the valuable assets to ensure the implementation of sustainability and cutting-edge skills, and in alignment with the ESG framework, throughout the entire project process," she added.-TradeArabia News Service