RESILIENCY IN NATION’S CONSTRUCTION SECTOR TO BE CELEBRATED AT INAUGURAL BIG 5 EGYPT IMPACT AWARDS

RESILIENCY IN NATION’S CONSTRUCTION SECTOR TO BE CELEBRATED AT INAUGURAL BIG 5 EGYPT IMPACT AWARDS

Egypt’s construction sector has remained a top performer in the MENA region despite the COVID-19 impact with $15bn worth of contracts awarded in 2020.

  • The Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards launches to celebrate architectural, engineering and construction businesses’ contribution to sector’s growth.
  • The Awards received entries from over 50 businesses operating in Egypt - winners to be announced at The Big 5 Construct Egypt, 27 June 2021, Cairo International Convention Centre (CICC).

Cairo, 30th May 2021 – dmg events have announced the launch of The Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards, set to open in-person on 27 June 2021 at the Cairo International Convention Centre alongside The Big 5 Construct Egypt event.

Experts at The Big 5 Construct Egypt 2019
Experts at The Big 5 Construct Egypt 2019

At its inaugural ceremony, The Big 5 Egypt Impact awards will honour the people, organisations, and projects that are driving sustainable development, innovation, and transformation in Egypt's booming construction industry.

Vice President at dmg events, Muhammed Kazi has commented:

“I am delighted to report that in its first edition The Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards have received entries from over 50 leading architectural, engineering and construction businesses operating across Egypt.
The project market in Egypt has presented as a top performer in the MENA region despite the COVID-19 impact and we are excited to recognise the businesses and people behind this outstanding resilience.”

Across 19 categories, the awards will explore Egypt’s most outstanding construction projects and leaders. In addition, they will celebrate young construction professionals in the sector, and feats of inclusion and diversity, innovation and health and safety.

Entries will be examined against individual category criteria by an independent and international panel comprising of 16 industry experts. MENA Regional Manager at The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Matt Doran and awards judge and shares this message:

“Huge congratulations to the finalists of The Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards who have shown great examples of industry collaboration and innovation, with submissions reflecting a strong focus on digitalisation ​ and contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals, in addition to an impressive and diversified portfolio of projects in Egypt.”

Winners of The Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards will be announced during a live ceremony on Sunday, 27 June 2021 at the Cairo International Convention Centre (CICC). The Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards are organised by dmg events, and sponsored by The Arab Contractors Company, Hassan Allam Holding, and Siemens Egypt.

Download finalist list:

Appendix A_The Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards_Finalists PRL_2_Appendix A_The Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards_Finalists.docx - 25 KB

 

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About The Big 5 Construct Egypt

22 - 24 September 2019, Egypt International Exhibition Center

EVERYTHING INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTION. BUILDING THE NEW EGYPT.

Organised by dmg events, The Big 5 Construct Egypt is the most influential and renowned construction industry event in Egypt. 

The event offers 360-degree solutions for the Egyptian built environment, connecting industry experts, buyers and manufacturers of construction products from all over the world.

With more than 300 exhibitors from over 30 countries, the event also features eight dedicated product sectors and a wide educational agenda comprising of free to attend and CPD-certified workshops.

In 2019, over 240 companies brought hundreds of innovative products to Egypt’s booming construction market. Some 11,000 construction industry professionals attended the event, which also offered 56 CPD certified free-to-attend workshops.

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