Business & Finance Club - Dubai : "The Big 5 2010," the leading event for building and construction industry in the region, will see more innovative product launches than ever before, with the UAE topping the bill, said the event organisers, dmg.

With a 20 per cent increase in the number of local exhibitors for this year’s show it is expected that the show will see the launch of some of the most exciting and contemporary products and technologies at this year’s event.  

"Professionals from over 50 countries are expected to attend "the annual event for the international construction industry. It has been a turbulent 18 months for the region’s construction industry, with Dubai taking a well-needed rest from new project start-ups and other emirates such as Abu Dhabi and Ajman leading the UAE market," Simon Mellor, vice president of construction for dmg.
 
Despite this, recent research by Ventures on behalf of The Big 5, has shown a promising five years for the industry, with the UAE leading the way and Saudi Arabia a close second.

Some Middle Eastern companies who will be making a mark at this year’s event include first time exhibitor, Supaloc/Prolong, which will be launching a new patented petro chemical product, called “Synionic technology by Prolong,” revealed Mellor.

"This innovative new engine lubricant acts as a substitute for oil giving three times the life compared to standard oil, saving oil filters, extending the life of engines as well as being far more environmentally friendly than anything else currently available on the market," he explained.

The Big 5’s environmental partner, EcoVentures, too is launching an exciting new patented product which will eliminate the need for sandblasting when fighting rust and will actually use the rust.

This certified green product which has previously only been used in the oil & gas industry will debut at the construction industry this November.

Gulf Brands has the first regional launch of their international best selling product, Super Therm ceramic coating. This product, which has been used by oil and gas giants such as Exxon Mobil and Saudi Aramco, offers a revolutionary way of insulating buildings from the harsh desert heat.

In-keeping with the 3D epidemic of late, Jehan Green will be exhibiting 3D panel systems specifically for low rise construction projects. This environmentally friendly, carbon saving product are used for external walls, and the newly launched product has already garnered lots of attention locally. 

“Recent research has shown that more money is being spent on construction currently, and over the next five years, in the UAE than any other country in the Middle East including Saudi Arabia," said Mellor.

The country’s construction industry at a sensible speed and we hope to see this reflected in the attitudes of our visitors and exhibitors.

“Many clients are exhibiting at the show who have been many times before, as well as several new participants from the UAE with a plethora of innovative new products - some of which will revolutionise standard practices in the industry. The Big 5 is a time when the industry will come together, network and put a considerable amount of speculation to rest,” he added.
 
As the largest event of its kind in the Middle East, The Big 5 provides an unrivalled platform for architects, engineers, contractors and developers from the public and private sectors to network, source and specify the latest building and construction products and services.

It will also feature an impressive line-up of added value elements including a Key Buyers Programme, Product Seminars, a Conference Programme and the acclaimed Gaia Awards.