"Official Exhibition of Kenya's National Construction Week"
The Official Exhibition of Kenya’s National Construction Week is back! The dedicated building and construction event will bring the entire portfolio of building materials, construction products and solutions together under one roof. The 2018 edition of the event will include 250 manufacturers, suppliers, traders, distributors and service providers of innovative construction solutions. 7000+ architects, engineers, builders, contractors, interior designers, consultants and all construction
.. continue reading industry professionals are expected to visit the event. Attend 40 free CPD certified workshops, we have added an additional workshops theatre to accommodate demand from the Kenyan market. The Big 5 Construct East Africa also enjoys a close relationship with Kenya’s National Construction Authority and is the only event co-located with NCA’s hi-level conference - ICoRCE. The Big 5 Construct East Africa 2018 is a must attend event that brings the construction industry together.
Highlights
- The official exhibition of Kenya's National Construction Week
- Over 200 global exhibitors, find their latest products
- 40 FREE CPD certified workshops
- Co-located with NCA's official conference - ICoRCE
- New feature - Women in Construction
Timings10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (General) | Entry FeesFree*For Industry Professionals * for details check official website |
FootfallVisitors: 7000 (Estimated)Exhibitors: 200 (Estimated) | Category & TypeTrade ShowBuilding & Construction Education & Training |
EditionsFrequency Annual(Listed since Sep 2015) Past Editions November 01 - 03, 2017 (2nd Edition) November 02 - 04, 2016 (1st Edition) | Official LinksWebsite ContactsReport Error Claim this event |
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Visitors Attending
Dennis
Managing Director at JAKINA Enterprise Limited Nairobi, Kenya
Abdellahi A. MAHMOUD
Regional Manager at SUPERLIT Istanbul, Turkey
Lawrence
Exhibition Logistics Manager Kenya & East Africa R .. Nairobi, Kenya
VICTOR
PEST CONTROL COMPANY at PESTMATIC LIMITED Nairobi, Kenya
Abdellahi A. Mahmoud
Export Manager at FARMASI COSMETICS Istanbul, Turkey
Anwar Rutto
Public Relations Officer at Resorts and Cities Nairobi, Kenya
Michael Mugo
Support program at Jubilee party Nairobi, Kenya
Visitor Rating
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Visitor's Reviews
5 Mohammed Ramadhan Executive Director at Alkam Real Agency Edition Attended : Nov, 2016
Was wonderful was really educative and opotunity meeting huge investors hoping to get business partnership with them me being in realeastate and property managements business in westlands Nairobi Kenya.
5 Daniel Wanyoike Thangwa Designer at The Technical University Of Kenya Edition Attended : Nov, 2016
I wish to send my belated appreciation for accepting my attendance at the Big 5 Construct East Africa.I learned a lot and I would appreciate to attend another event if given a chance.Thank you!
5 Musa Mwale CEO at Mtaji Investments Ltd. Edition Attended : Nov, 2016
It was a great experience for me being in the real estate development industry. I was able to meet potential partners like yourself with great products
4 Tilas Matta Tour Guide/Travel Consultant at McAren Travel & Tours Edition Attended : Nov, 2016
The event was well organized although next time it needs more media marketing.otherwise all was good.
Speakers
Speaker
Silvester Kasuku
MBS, CMILT, Director General & CEO, LAPSSET Corridor Development... KenyaSpeaker
Julian Otanga
Assistant Resident Engineer, Kenya Rural Roads Authority KenyaSpeaker
Bisrat Degefa
Head of Digital Engineering, Atkins Global KenyaSpeaker
kenvis kirocho
Construction Project Manager at MIP Project Management... KenyaSpeaker
Ngesa Marvin
Student Ambassador, Intel and Co- Lead, Google Developer Groups KenyaSpeaker
Godwin Ochieng
Urban Planner-Kenya, ATKINS KenyaSchedule & Agenda
| Wed, 07 Nov | Day 1 |
| Wed, 07 Nov | Building Information Modelling (BIM): The Future of Architecture, Engineering and Construction•Successes of 3D in engineering and construction in the face of the current challenges.•The Future of design and construction•The Global Village: Advanced collaboration platforms available. |
| Wed, 07 Nov | Affordable Housing: Designing Successful and Sustainable Neighborhoods•Policy: Practical solutions for affordable housing•Design: From site selection to unit layouts•Research: Alternative technologies & materials |
| Wed, 07 Nov | IoT, AI and the Construction Industry•Demystifying IoT and Artificial Intelligence•Ways in which it is being applied in construction•How is IoT and AI being leveraged across the construction industry? |
| Wed, 07 Nov | How Technology is bringing Design and Construction into the Future?•Virtual Reality and Design•Use of Drones and Mobile Devices•Building Information Modelling•Digital Printing (Glass)•Collaboration tools for designers |
| Wed, 07 Nov | How to make Affordable Housing a Reality in Kenya?•Upstream –Building Materials, Equipment and Appliances (Cement, Steel, Fixtures etc.) •Midstream – Planning, Design, Construction and Financing.•Downstream – Off takers, Mortgages, Sales and Property management. |
| Wed, 07 Nov | Accessibility of Design in Modern Construction•The Local and International legal framework on accessibility design for a variety of construction projects in Kenya•Exploring the Tax, Income Exemptions and other inclusion benefits on construction projects in Kenya |
| Wed, 07 Nov | Innovative Financing Tools for Affordable Housing•Outline on Project Financing Models available in the market•Differentiating between Sales and Payment Models•Tools available for Housing Facilities and Properties Management Structures |
| Wed, 07 Nov | Affordable Housing and the Role of Urban Planners•Affordable housing and the impact on urban form•Urban policy levers on technology & innovation shifts in the built environment •Critical role of urban planners in the realization of the project |
| Thu, 08 Nov | Day 2 |
| Thu, 08 Nov | Do you need a Project Manager to manage Time and Cost for you?•Why do construction projects experience delays and cost overruns?•What can you do to manage time better and deliver within budget?•What other areas can a project manager help you with? |
| Thu, 08 Nov | Sneak peek into the Future: Reviewing the Vortex Tower Project•A landmark in architectural excellence•How will the tower impact the Kenyan economy?•The long-term vision for the Vortex Tower Project•What considerations can be implemented to sustain the life cycle of the megaproject?•How will the tower impact the economy?•The long-term vision for the tower |
| Thu, 08 Nov | Introduction to Town Planning•How to prepare site master plans?•A look into restructuring planning and building regulations•Sourcing the right development approvals for site plans |
| Thu, 08 Nov | Digital Disruption in the Construction Industry•Technology – How technology is playing a bigger role in what we do and how we do it?•People – What kind of people and skills do we need to be ready for the future?•Process – How business processes are changing to adapt to the times? |
| Thu, 08 Nov | Leveraging on Project Management for Delivery of Large Scale Projects•Role of PMO (project management office) •IT solutions that aid in the successful delivery of projects.•Overview of scheduling, planning, resource allocation and contract management |
| Thu, 08 Nov | How to manage a Mega Construction Project in East Africa?•Why time and cost overruns are still a major concern?•The need for competent project and construction managers.•Why foreign contractors have an edge and what we need to do?•Case Study examples from the field |
| Thu, 08 Nov | Standing out despite Challenges faced in the Construction Industry•Dealing with unfavourable contract terms•Engaging professionals in the industry for quality assurance•Embracing technology in the industry |
| Thu, 08 Nov | An Overview of Market Demand for Construction Project Managers in East Africa•East African construction market by segments - (Deloitte Market Analysis 2016 - reference)•Definition of terms and a brief history of project management - (PMBOK)•Roles of project managers and why East African projects need more project managers? |
| Thu, 08 Nov | The Impact of Quality Control and Assurance in Project Management•Collaboration within the industry (Regulators and Developers)•Importance of choosing the right quality of materials for the project•The balance between Manual Labour and Construction Equipment |
| Thu, 08 Nov | Project Management Value addition in a Construction Project•Need for legislative regulation of project management in construction•Managing and delegation of roles in a project team•Uptake of Project Management in East Africa |
| Fri, 09 Nov | Day 3 |
| Fri, 09 Nov | The Importance of Health and Safety in Construction•Why is Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) important on a project site?•Types of personal protective gear and lifesaving equipment •Fire Safety protection and prevention in construction sites |
| Fri, 09 Nov | Measuring Green Building Performance•Main energy efficiency strategies incorporated in the design of green buildings•Methodologies for evaluating environmental performance of green buildings•Assessing the influence of occupants' behavior in promoting energy efficiency in buildings |
| Fri, 09 Nov | A Practical approach to Project Control and Cost Management•Construction management •How to ensure quality control in construction?•Project management for design professionals – Strategy, Plan and Execute |
| Fri, 09 Nov | Light Gauge Steel (LGS) framing VS Conventional Mediums used in Sustainable Buildings•What is light gauge steel construction?•Basic LGS design engineering practices•Local and international case studies |
| Fri, 09 Nov | Building a Transformative Infrastructure for a Seamless Connected Africa: LAPSSET Project•Kenya Vision 2030 Flagship Project: The Case of LAPSSET Corridor Project•Addressing the key drivers of Growth through stable macro-economic base and increased investments•Implementation: Ethiopia – Kenya – South Sudan and Uganda•Construction and Supervision of project |
| Fri, 09 Nov | Overcoming Project Management Challenges through Sustainable Supply Chain Management in East Africa•Incorporate Supply chain sustainability as a business issue affecting an organizations project supply chain management in terms of environmental, risk, and waste costs.•Since there is a growing need for integrating environmentally sound choices into supply- chain management project management, therefore, will not be an exemption and there is an urgency in such incorporation.•Supply chain sustainability is a holistic perspective of supply chain processes and technologies that go beyond the focus of delivery, inventory and traditional views of cost can include projects to reduce energy cost, any form of waste and application of green technologies within transportation and logistics networks.•To enhance the larger shift that involves a deeper level of collaboration with internal and external supply chain partners to reexamine project delivery methods, products, packaging and project measurement systems. |
| Fri, 09 Nov | Blazing into the future with the landmark Awash- Kombolcha-Hara Gebeya Railway Project•The 1.7 billion USD Awash-Kombolcha Project overview•The Current Project progress•Future plan of the country regarding to railway construction |
| Fri, 09 Nov | Sustainable, Durable and Cost-optimized Construction using Fly Ash•Introduction and understanding of Fly Ash as a sustainable construction material•Technical advantages and cost-optimization using Fly Ash in construction•Case studies on the use of Fly Ash in infrastructure and real estate projects |
| Fri, 09 Nov | Future of Escrow Services in Managing Projects Effectively in Construction•Clarifying roles and responsibilities to improve team performance and accountability•Managing client expectations in Construction Projects (on Information, Time, Cost and Quality)•Practical solutions/Approach to disputes (time, cost, quality)- Project Management should not be a purely academic exercise when solving disputes, communicating or keeping timelines. |
| Fri, 09 Nov | Emerging Local Construction Materials for Sustainable Construction•Overview of construction industry in sub-Saharan Africa•Identifying potential local materials•Developing strategies for utilization |
Visitor Ticket Price
| Free | Visitor/General |
Exhibitor Profile
The Exhibitor Will show product & services like Bathrooms, Kitchens & Sanitaryware., Building Services., Concrete & Related Products., Construction Tools., Conveying Systems., Decorative Products., Electrical Systems., Facilities Management Services., Finishes (Coating, Painting,Gypsum, Tiling)., Fire Suppression & Protection., Glass & Glazing., HVAC., Landscaping Products & Services., Marble, Ceramic & Stone., Metal, Steel & Aluminium., Plumbing & Water Technology., PMV (Plant Machinery Vehicles)., Safety & Security Equipment., Software & IT., Solar Energy., Special Construction(Swimming Pools, Fountains)., Thermal Moisture, Protection & Insulation., Windows, Doors & Cladding., Wood, Plastic & Composite. To view our exhibitor list click here http://exhibitors.thebig5constructeastafrica.com/
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Venue Map & Directions
Kenyatta International Convention Centre
Harambee Ave Nairobi City Kenya
Kenya
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