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UAE And Saudi Arabia To Absorb Nearly 75pc Of Construction Projects In GCC In The Next Two Years
An estimated USD 915bn worth of construction projects are expected to be undertaken in the GCC over the next two years, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE accounting for more than 75pc of that figure, said an industry expert. Event Director of the international Building and Construction Exhibition, The Big 5 Show, Andy White also said that building and construction industry has a continual need to evolve, and The Big 5 2011 will be introducing new features and opportunities to help drive business forward.Heralded as the most influential event for the building and construction industry in the region and responsible for significant economic growth across the construction industry, The Big 5 is set to reflect this evolving landscape of the industry in 2011.
"The Big 5 exhibition has been on a journey alongside the industry over the past few years," commented Andy White, event director for The Big 5 2011, "And we are constantly in touch with exhibitors and leading industry experts to ensure that what is on offer over the four-day event is in tune with business being done." Any added.
Following a round table discussion with members of The Big 5 Platinum Club, key decision makers from the industry with budgets of over $100 million, it became apparent that a need for knowledge share with a focus on products and sustainability was being increasingly sought out. The event has therefore made a significant commitment to creating additional platforms for discussion and showcasing new products together with applications and solutions.
Product specific seminars and green issues will be taking centre stage at the 2011 event, with dedicated arenas for exhibitors and industry experts to showcase innovative technology and relevant applications. This increasing importance of knowledge share across a number of sectors has also generated the creation of more than 80 free-to-attend seminars. Led by experts from the field who have collaborated on some of the most challenging projects seen across the globe, these seminars will include information on key products and technologies, with real life case studies, analysis of challenges and solutions.
There will also be seminars dedicated to international exhibitors, who want to find out further information about doing business in the region, how to set up and office and how a manufacturer can go about setting up a contract with a local distributor.
Taking place from 21-14 November at Dubai International Conference & Exhibition Centre, The Big 5 will also be continuing its support of sustainability and green building. The Green Build Congress will provide an opportunity for all construction sectors to understand further the drivers for sustainable change, as well as gain experience in the practical elements of bench marking and implementation.
Global politicians, CEOs and experts involved in the strategic planning and execution of sustainable processes will be presenting their own theories and experiences relating to green technologies and practices in the region. The event will include a ’Vision Day’ with industry experts defining their vision for a green and sustainable future, followed by a two-day ’Action Forum’ enabling action of a green strategy in an interactive, practical and engaging event format.
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