Big 5 Construct Egypt opens on June 25 under ministerial patronage

The sixth edition of Big 5 Construct Egypt, the country’s flagship construction industry event, is taking place in Cairo on June 25-27, under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities. The expo will be held at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre (EIEC).

Big 5 Construct Egypt is a flagship construction industry event in Egypt, building on the country’s construction sector promising trajectory.

This year’s edition of the event is particularly significant, coinciding with a period of robust expansion in Egypt’s construction market. The sector is anticipated to boom by 7.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in the current fiscal year 2023-24 and is projected to increase by 7.9 per cent YoY in 2024-25, according to BMI Research, a Fitch Solutions company.

“In its 6th edition, Big 5 Construct Egypt 2024 continues to be a landmark event that not only reflects the current growth of Egypt’s construction sector but also paves the way for future developments,” said Mehtap Gürsoy, Portfolio Director – Construction at dmg events, the organiser of Big 5 Construct Egypt.

“Big 5 Construct Egypt is a landmark event,” added Gürsoy. “It not only showcases the current growth but also paves the way for future developments in Egypt’s construction industry.”

Global Solutions, Local Expertise

With 20 countries exhibiting this year, including five country pavilions, Big 5 Construct Egypt will feature unique construction solutions from China, Germany, Italy, India, Jordan, Kuwait, Spain, Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, Greece, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea, among others.

Among the leading international players exhibiting this year are TradeCC, Ningbo Jingjiang Metal Products, Lordos United, Afinitas, Top-Werk, MASA, Dimas Solar, Kalinga Stone, Schnell, Emkaco Enterprises, and Al Kuhaimi Group.

“The event showcases the finest construction products, services and expertise from each participating country, highlighting the role of local and international exhibitors in supporting the country’s economic growth,” Gürsoy noted.

High-Profile Discussions and VIP Tours:

Beyond the exhibition floor, Big 5 Construct Egypt offers exclusive opportunities for high-level engagement. An international delegation of senior decision-makers responsible for delivering the largest construction and infrastructure projects will be present. These will include companies such as Rail Competence and Compliance, Waste to Wonder Network Operations, RSK Environment, Unipart and more from the UK, as well as renowned contractors, consultants and large-scale property developers from the Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and African markets.

Additionally, a specially curated high-profile government panel discussion featuring prominent figures from the public and private sectors will address the future of infrastructure and water development in Egypt.

The panel will feature experts from government, private and education sectors, including Ali Badawy, Architecture Section Head at Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD); Amr Khattab, Infrastructure General Manager at the Egyptian Ministry of Housing – Minister’s Technical Office; Karim Morsy, Advisor to Egypt’s Minister of Environment; and Ashraf Kamal, Professor of Sustainable Architecture and Urban Economics, Housing and Building National Research Centre. The session will be moderated by Kamal Shawky, Executive Director at First Option Engineering Services.

Big 5 Construct Egypt will also host local and international exhibitors along with other key stakeholders for a tour of the New Administrative Capital, a key project of Egypt Vision 2030 and a significant contributor to the construction sector. Organised by dmg events and conducted by ACUD, the tour will provide participating companies a comprehensive view of Egypt’s major urban development project.

“As the construction sector in Egypt sees increasing demand, driven by economic growth and urban expansion, the New Administrative Capital reflects the nation’s forward-looking vision. This project showcases modern infrastructure and sustainable design, highlighting the opportunities available for stakeholders in Egypt’s growing construction landscape,” stated Gürsoy.

Industry Leaders Convene

The event’s richly layered agenda has already witnessed significant industry traction and created a significant buzz of excitement among government and private entities. Companies such as Emaar Misr, Suez Canal Authority, Egyptian National Railways, Telecom Egypt, Hill International, Khatib & Alami, Cisco, Microsoft, Parsons, SODIC and Palm Hills Development among others, have already registered to attend.

Big 5 Construct Egypt and co-located Egypt Infrastructure and Water Expo are free to attend. Trade and construction professionals over the age of 18 can register through this website: www.big5constructegypt.com