Summit To Discuss Prospects In Nigeria’s Construction Market

The third edition of the construction industry event known as Big 5 Construct Nigeria, is set to discuss prospects in Nigeria’s construction market.

The summit, which is taking place from 5-7 September 2023 in Lagos, will unify the full spectrum of the construction value chain, responding to the market’s substantial demand for innovative products and solutions.

Organised by an international events organiser, dmg events, the summit will connect local and international construction stakeholders to empower new ways of collaboration, project innovation and using the latest in construction techniques and technology.

Leaders from the nation’s construction space including Sana Group, JMG Limited, Quantum Steel Nigeria, Wewood, among others, are expected to showcase industry excellence as well as innovative and progressive products and services.

“Big 5 Construct Nigeria will enable international construction stakeholders to explore and take advantage of the attractive and exponential opportunities within Nigeria’s construction sector,” senior vice president – Construction, dmg events, Ben Greenish said.

Over 140 exhibitors will showcase the best in building materials and concrete in addition to construction technologies and cutting-edge innovation at the event, which will feature four country pavilions, namely China, Austria, Türkiye, and Egypt.

“At the fully sold-out event, we have been able to bring together the best of what each country has to offer in terms of construction products, services, and expertise,” Greenish added.

For the first time, renowned brands such as Saint-Gobain, a leader in light and sustainable construction products from France; Germany’s MASA, specialising in the design and production of plants and machinery for the building materials industry; and BAUER, a leader in construction & machinery manufacturing; Abumet/Julius Berger, a provider of aluminium and glass solutions; and Savvytech, an engineering services and procurement specialist representing Grove cranes, a world leader in mobile cranes from Nigeria, will be at the event.

To him, “among international participants from other countries, Chinese companies are set to make a significant impact at this year’s Big 5 Construct Nigeria. A stronger participation by these companies coincides with China’s ambitions to enhance its footprint within the nation’s construction market.”

Throughout the three days of the event, visitors will also engage in 26 CPD-certified industry talks, which will feature a series of keynotes, panels and presentations under the themes of Technology, Project Management, Architecture & Design and Facilities Management.

Among confirmed speakers are; the president of Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria, Murtala Aliyu; COO, Critical Infrastructure Resilience Company; Emmanuel Williams; CEO, Oak Builders Resources West Africa, Kehinde Adeyemo; the president, IFMA Nigeria Chapter, Olalekan Akinwumi Anivs; and CEO, Micdee, Michael Awonowo, among others.

Topics will explore many different facets of construction from the pivotal role of digitalisation, such as, the interplay of design and technology in shaping value-centric architecture, to the path of smart construction for a sustainable future.

The Green Building Council Nigeria is partnering with Big 5 Construct Nigeria for the first time, with the director of Policy and Advocacy, Green Building Council Nigeria,  Arc. Omoyemi Olayiwola, speaking at the Industry Talks.

“At this year’s edition of Big 5 Construct Nigeria, the Green Building Council Nigeria is keen to address the critical topic of decarbonisation, as the country makes significant strides in reducing the carbon footprint of the construction sector in alignment with global sustainability goals. We look forward to sharing insights on our progress and the pivotal role of green practices in shaping a more environmentally conscious construction industry,” Olayiwola said.