- The event will bring together contractors, consultants, developers and project owners, engineers, architects and interior designers as well as manufacturers and distributors.
- Kenya's construction sector is expected to reach a market value of Sh146 billion in 2023, growing by an average of 7.1 per cent between now to 2027.
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Over 150 Exhibitors from 25 countries will gather in Nairobi early next month for the Big 5 Construct Kenya fair.
Some 8,000 construction professionals will be seeking to capitalise on Kenya’s US$6.65 billion (Sh146 billion) growth outlook during the event that runs from November 8-10 at the Sarit Expo Centre.
Countries including China, Italy, Türkiye, Greece, Germany, Egypt and the UAE will showcase top products and services covering the full construction cycle
It will be the sixth edition of the event. It will bring together contractors, consultants, developers and project owners, engineers, architects and interior designers as well as manufacturers and distributors.
“The construction sector in Kenya continues to grow driven by factors such as urbanisation, population growth, and the need for improved infrastructure development,” said Ben Greenish, Senior Vice President – Construction at DMG Events.
The event is supported by the Town and County Planners Association of Kenya, Chartered Institute of Building, Project Management Institute Kenya, Kenya Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors, Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya and Kenya Green Building Society among others.
“Big 5 Construct Kenya provides visitors the opportunity to source high-quality products, services and technologies spanning the entire construction value chain and supporting the growth prospects. This event also plays a pivotal role in helping exhibitors launch new products, generate sales, build brand awareness, interact with distributors and suppliers and gain competitive insight in the market,” Greenish told the Star.
Reports say Kenya's construction sector is expected to reach a market value of Sh146 billion in 2023, growing by an average of 7.1 per cent between now to 2027.
The country’s major construction projects include five mega dams and the two-lane Nairobi-Mombasa Highway which will be converted into a dual carriageway, along with the LAPSSET Corridor Programme, which is Eastern Africa’s largest and most ambitious infrastructure project.
The event covers eight product sectors including building interiors and finishes, concrete, building materials and tools, building services, solar and urban design landscape and digital construction.
New countries exhibiting are Latvia, Slovenia, Djibouti, Romania, Poland, Lebanon and the US.
Local exhibitors, Kenya-based Chryso Eastern Africa will showcase the latest in cement and concrete, while Antarc will display quality office furniture and flooring solutions at the event.
Indian exhibitor, Kalpana International will showcase quality building fittings and hardware.
Some confirmed speakers include Azmeena Bhanji, Chairperson of the Kenya Green Building Society, who will share the stage with Richard Hough, CEO of Africa Logistics Properties (ALP).
Mayank Bhargava, Managing Director of AAD Tech will discuss energy efficiency and power savings technology.