The Big 5 Portfolio of international construction events (including the largest construction exhibition in the Middle East) is launching in Nigeria from 9 – 11 September 2019 at Landmark Centre, Lagos. 

dmg events' The Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2019, the largest gathering of Nigeria's construction industry, will explore the growing market of Nigeria. Over 200 exhibiting companies and 5,000 attendees are expected at The Big 5 Construct Nigeria, as construction expenditure in the West African country reached USD 2.2 billion in 2018.

World Architecture Community is Supporting Association of The Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2019. You can still register to the event via the website with free entry. You can also request a stand by filling this form. 

Aerial view of Ojota Victoria Island exchange. Image courtesy of The Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2019

This dedicated construction event will gather buyers and suppliers of construction in one place. The event's exhibitors include of global and local brands showcasing the latest innovations in the full construction cycle. 

Visitors of the event will include architects, interior designers, structural engineers, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, MEP engineers, contractors, project managers, procurement managers, real estate developers, consultants, quantity surveyors, facility managers, purchasing managers, building owners, developers, fabricators, investors, plant managers, sub-contractors among others. 

The event will also offer free and certified educational workshops for all attendees of the event. Don’t miss the launch edition of the show this September, network with influential decision-makers, innovators and suppliers from the region and beyond for three days of business and networking opportunities.  

SOM's masterplan for Alárò City broke ground and will connect to Lagos in southwest Nigeria. Image courtesy of SOM

Nigeria's construction sector reached USD 2.2bn in 2018

With the government’s capital expenditure on construction reaching USD 2.2bn in 2018, Nigeria is the polestar of the international business community today. The reason is clear: the pipeline of construction projects in Africa’s most populous country is nothing but impressive.

Beyond building schools, hospitals, sports facilities and social infrastructure, the recent National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan is addressing an estimated 17 million unit housing deficit. As a consequence, Nigeria’s construction sector is growing at an ever fast pace, nearing a 9% year-on-year increase in the first quarter of 2018, according to reports by the Oxford Business Group - stated The Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2019 in its press release. 

According to the organisers of The Big 5 Construct Nigeria, which will take place at the Lagos Landmark Center on 9-11 September 2019, the feedback from international manufacturers is extremely positive on the launch of the new construction show.

"There’s true excitement within the industry looking at Nigeria’s business potential and the huge investments currently underway in both the infrastructure and urban construction sectors”, says Muhammed Kazi, Portfolio Event Director at dmg events.

"As mature markets become increasingly competitive, construction companies are now finding fresh opportunities in Africa."

NLÉ won competition to design Financial Headquarters in Lagos in 2015. Image © NLÉ

The latest construction products from both Nigerian and international manufacturers and distributors will be showcased across five dedicated product sectors: Concrete & PMV (Plant Machinery and Vehicles), Building Materials & Tools, HVAC R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration), Building Services, and Building Interiors.

Moreover, 40 free to attend and certified educational sessions will be presented by renowned industry experts promoting best practices and providing quality training to the Nigerian construction community.

Organised by dmg events, The Big 5 Construct Nigeria is the latest addition to The Big 5 portfolio of construction events. Running for four decades in Dubai, the largest platform to network, learn and do business for the global construction community in the Middle East has successfully launched satellite shows in a number of African countries recently, including Egypt and Kenya.

Accelerating business through face-to-face events, The Big 5 shows are recognized as a fly-wheel for the development of the construction industry, providing a professional and dedicated platform for international and local players to discover innovative products, generate leads, and sign new partnerships.

Top image:  NLÉ's Makoko Floating School, a prototype structure that addresses physical and social needs in view of the growing challenges of climate change in an urbanizing African context. Image © Iwan Baan. 

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