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The 14th edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa will take place across three days at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 9 to 11 June 2026, with the CPD-certified, free-to-attend Big 5 Talks spanning seven themes this year. The programme convenes leading voices from across the construction value chain to address the challenges and […]
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South Africa is heading into one of its biggest construction periods in decades. At the South Africa Infrastructure Investment Summit in May 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa made it clear that government is serious about building, committing R1.07 trillion over the next three years to roads, energy, water, and other critical infrastructure across the country. “We […]
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Big 5 Construct South Africa returns for its 14th edition from 9 – 11 June 2026 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, reflecting sustained growth across the country’s construction sector. The event will bring together industry professionals, including contractors, developers, consultants, architecture firms and public and private sector leaders. South Africa’s construction market is projected to reach approximately ZAR […]
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South Africa’s engineering and construction sector employs over 1.36 million people, making it one of the largest employers in the country. Yet this sector has been under sustained pressure for nearly a decade, with consequences that have fundamentally reshaped how risks emerge and materialise on construction sites. This is according to Nathan Barker, Head of […]
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The exhibition runs until 25 April 2026, at the Addis International Convention Centre · Saudi Export Development Authority (SEDA) and Italian Trade Agency (ITA) headline an international line-up alongside pavilions from China, United Arab Emirates and Türkiye · Over 20 CPD-certified Big 5 Talks sessions gather engineers, architects and industry leaders across three days Addis Ababa, Ethiopia […]
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Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards, organized by dmg events, returns for its 4th edition on 10 June 2026 in Johannesburg, recognizing and celebrating impact across South Africa’s construction sector. With South Africa’s construction market valued at approximately $125 billion (Source: ABiQ), spanning infrastructure development, housing, commercial projects, transport networks and digitalization initiatives, the industry has […]
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Big 5 Construct Kenya officially opened today at the Sarit Expo Centre. Running until 7 November, the event was inaugurated by Giuseppe Manenti, Director, Nairobi Office, Italian Trade Agency; Kareem Hamdy, Counsellor of Egypt to Kenya; Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice President, dmg events; and Tracy-Lee Behr, Event Director, dmg events, reflecting the country’s commitment to […]
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The event will return to the Landmark Centre in Lagos from 22-24 September 2026 for its 6th edition Big 5 Construct Nigeria concluded its 5th and largest edition at the Landmark Centre in Lagos following three days of networking, product showcases and professional development. Welcoming more than 9,806 construction professionals, the event provided an array of sourcing […]
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The number of women participating in the US construction industry is at an all-time high of 14%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The figure is somewhat lower in South Africa, where women make up only 10% of the labour force; many other countries have similar levels of female participation in construction. Clearly, in terms of […]
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The tenth edition of Big 5 Construct Southern Africa concluded recently with co-located events including the Big 5 Southern Africa Construction Impact Awards and African Smart Cities Summit. “The construction industry is an engine for economic growth and prosperity and it’s through working together that we can ensure a more resilient future,” said Tracy-Lee Behr, Portfolio Director: […]
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