EVER. THE BIGGEST BIG 5. POST SHOW REPORT ,178 PARTICIPANTS 8% INCREASE FROM ,801 EXHIBITORS 61 COUNTRIES 24% NEW EXHIBITORS

POST SHOW REPORT 2014 17 - 20 November 2014, Dubai World Trade Centre THE BIGGEST BIG 5. EVER. 80,178 PARTICIPANTS 8% INCREASE FROM 2013 2,801 EXH...
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POST SHOW REPORT 2014 17 - 20 November 2014, Dubai World Trade Centre

THE BIGGEST BIG 5.

EVER.

80,178 PARTICIPANTS 8% INCREASE FROM 2013

2,801 EXHIBITORS 61 COUNTRIES 24% NEW EXHIBITORS

100% SOLD OUT

55 CPD CERTIFIED WORKSHOPS Diamond Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Information Services Partner

The Big 5 2014 was officially opened by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Free Zone Partner

Bathroom Solutions Partner

Cladding Partner

HVAC Partner

100% SOLD OUT 2014

TOP LINE FIGURES

A DEFINING YEAR FOR THE BIG 5

35

The construction market in the GCC continues to grow with $195 billion worth of contracts awarded across the GCC in 2014, a 22% increase on 2013.

2,801

NUMBER OF YEARS THE SHOW HAS RUN

This growth, coupled with the need for designers, clients and contractors to source products that are innovative, environmentally friendly and price competitive means that more than ever, The Big 5 is an essential event for buyers looking for construction products that will help deliver sustainable projects on time and within budget. 2014 was a defining year for The Big 5. Whilst the exhibition continued to provide visitors with the opportunity to source thousands of construction products from all over the world, it also established itself as an event where construction professionals can develop their learning on technical, legislative, business focused and vocational subjects.

EXHIBITING COMPANIES

147

30

VISITING COUNTRIES

NATIONAL PAVILIONS

50

55

TECHNICAL SEMINARS & CONFERENCES

CPD CERTIFIED WORKSHOP

With 55 CPD accredited workshops, 60 seminars, 3 conferences and 30 live demonstrations, The Big 5 is the only event in the Middle East and Asia which provides this much free educational content, content which attracts thousands of professional buyers.

80,178

GLOBAL PARTICIPANTS*

That’s why The Big 5 continues to be the first choice for exhibitors who are looking to grow their business in the Middle East.

*includes revisits

We look forward to seeing you at The Big 5 2015.

All visitor and exhibitor figures are BPA audited

Andy White Group Event Director - The Big 5

www.thebig5.ae

80,178 GLOBAL PARTICIPANTS

8%

INCREASE ON 2013

GEOGRAPHICAL BREAKDOWN OF PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY

PARTICIPANTS

United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia Oman Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Total GCC MENA (excl. GCC) Africa (excl. North Africa) Asia Europe Americas Other Total Rest of World

37,660 7,083 1,620 1,609 1,562 1,027 50,561 8,491 1,406 7,592 11,058 912 158 29,617

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS

80,178

All participant figures are BPA audited

VISITORS BY NATURE OF BUSINESS MAIN CONTRACTOR

ENGINEERING FIRM

MEP CONTRACTOR

ARCHITECTURAL / DESIGN PRACTICE BUILDING CONSULTANCY

AGENT / DISTRIBUTOR

REAL ESTATE PROJECT DEVELOPER MANAGEMENT FIRM

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FIRM GOVERNMENT

VISITORS BY JOB FUNCTION CEOS / PRESIDENTS / CHAIRMEN / DIRECTORS

PURCHASING MANAGERS

PROJECT MANAGERS / LEADERS FACILITIES MANAGERS

ENGINEERS

CONSULTANTS ARCHITECTS

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

www.thebig5.ae

PLANT / FACTORY MANAGERS

SITE MANAGERS

CONTRACTS MANAGERS

QUANTITY SURVEYORS

147 VISITING COUNTRIES

QUICK VISITOR FACTS

89% INFLUENCE THE PURCHASING OF PRODUCTS

81%

92%

96%

CONSIDER THE BIG 5 IMPORTANT TO THEIR BUSINESS

WOULD RECOMMEND THE BIG 5 TO A COLLEAGUE

WILL MOST LIKELY RETURN TO THE BIG 5 NEXT YEAR

REASONS FOR VISITING 62%

61%

To source new international products

To discover the latest product innovations / trends

54%

To source new regional products

53%

To source a specific product / service

45%

To meet with a current supplier(s)

28%

35%

To find a local distributor

To network with the industry

WHAT OUR VISITORS SAY ABOUT THE BIG 5 My company will save somewhere in the range of $4-5 million, as we approached new suppliers and included better products in our contract executions, based on the findings during this visit to The Big 5.

I always attend The Big 5 because it helps me to network with my suppliers. It is also a great opportunity to discover new products related to construction industry.

Rajeshkumar Bhayani General Manager Procurement Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG

Ali Sadeddin Procurement Manager Emirates Falcon Electromechanical Company

www.thebig5.ae

24%

2,801 EXHIBITORS

NEW EXHIBITORS

TOP 3 REASONS FOR EXHIBITING

$

DO BUSINESS AND NETWORK WITH BUYERS DIRECTLY

CAPITALISE ON THE $ 4.3 TRILLION CONSTRUCTION MARKET IN MENA

EXPOSE YOUR BRAND TO 80,000+ CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS

EXHIBITORS BY COUNTRY Europe

43%

2%

1%

Americas

21%

1%

30%

Asia

North Africa

1% GCC

Africa

Middle East excl GCC

Australia & New Zealand

1%

PRODUCTS SHOWCASED AT THE BIG 5 Bathrooms, Kitchens & Sanitary Ware

Landscaping Products & Services

Building Services

Marble, Ceramic & Stone

Communications

Metal, Steel & Aluminium

Concrete & Related Products

Pipelines

Construction Tools

Plumbing & Water Technology

Conveying Systems

PMV & Related Products

Decorative Products

Safety & Security Equipment

Electrical Systems

Software & IT

Facilities Management Services

Solar Energy

Finishes (Coating, Painting, Gypsum, Tiling etc)

Special Construction (Swimming Pools, Fountains etc)

Fire Suppression & Protection

Thermal and Moisture Protection, Insulation & Sealants

Glass & Glazing

Windows, Doors & Claddings

HVAC

Wood, Plastic & Composite www.thebig5.ae

105 EDUCATIONAL EVENTS PROVIDING FREE EDUCATION

CPD CERTIFIED WORKSHOPS

EXCELLENT FEEDBACK AND ATTENDANCE

W NE

55

ATTRACTING MORE VISITORS

The Big 5 offered 55 free-to-attend CPD certified workshops to help industry professionals stay up-to-date with the rapid technological changes and support their professional development.

3,237

ATTENDEES AT THE WORKSHOPS

With topics ranging from Project Management to BIM and from Procurement Planning to Effective Cost Control, the CPD accredited workshops provided visitors with free certified training.

484

DELEGATES AT THE CONFERENCE

Delivering innovative solutions and proven best practice to plan, design and build sustainable cities of the future in the MENA region, the Sustainable Design and Construction Conference included sessions presented by His Excellency Nasser Lootah, Director General at Dubai Municipality, as well as Abdulla Rafia, Assistant Director General at Dubai Municipality.

177

85%

RATED THE WORKSHOPS AS GOOD OR EXCELLENT

83%

RATED THE CONFERENCE AS GOOD OR EXCELLENT

DELEGATES AT THE “HOW TO TRADE IN THE UAE” SEMINAR

Providing top tips and information to help foreign companies navigate the regulatory framework to set up a business, license their products and meet local distributors.

www.thebig5.ae

30%

MORE DELEGATES THAN IN 2013

SPECIAL FEATURES AT THE BIG 5 30

MORE

THAN EVER BEFORE

LIVE PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS

A unique opportunity for exhibitors to present their product, highlight its advantages and practical applications and interact with potential buyers in a live environment.

40

MEMBERS IN INNOVATION TRAIL

A brand new feature at the 2014 show, the Innovation Trail was designed to take visitors on a journey with pre-selected stops featuring the most innovative products. A great way to engage with new buyers directly at your stand.

200

ENTRIES FOR GAIA AWARDS

Prestigious awards honouring construction products which have adopted the concept of moving toward a more sustainable built environment.

650

PLATINUM CLUB MEMBERS

The Platinum Club is an exclusive invite-only club for the Middle East and Asia’s most influential construction industry professionals who directly influence the purchasing of products and services for projects valued at $100+ million.

www.thebig5.ae

WOULD YOU LIKE TO EXHIBIT AT THE BIG 5 2015? CONTACT OUR SALES TEAM TO SECURE A STAND TODAY: GCC enquiries Patrick Gedeon [email protected] +971 (0)4 4380 355

International enquiries Kamran Mehdiyev [email protected] +971 (0)4 4380 355

23 - 26 NOVEMBER 2015 Dubai World Trade Centre

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www.middleeastwaste.ae

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www.middleeastclean.com

www.middleeastconcrete.com

www.gulf.glass.com

www.pmvlive.com

www.gulfsol.com

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