CONNECT WITH THE WESTERN CAPE’S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

The only event dedicated exclusively to the construction industry in and for the Western Cape.

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2022 event highlights gallery

Connect with the Western Cape’s construction industry

The Big 5 Construct Western Cape, previously Cape Construction Expo, is the only event dedicated exclusively to the building and construction industry in and for the Western Cape. With over 60 exhibitors featured across the indoor and outdoor exhibition area, The Big 5 Construct Western Cape exhibition offers access to the most innovative building materials and technologies. Free workshops and demonstrations will provide training, capacity building, and networking opportunities for all attendees.

Join us at Sun Exhibits, GrandWest, Cape Town from 6 – 7 September 2023 to:

Save time and money by gaining access to over 80 exhibitors showcasing hundreds of innovative products, equipment and technologies from the entire construction value chain
Expand your knowledge and skills to propel your business success by attending free CPD accredited workshops
Access exclusive insights into new products and strategies that will help you reduce costs, increase revenue and take advantage of new market opportunities
Discover the latest projects and tenders available in the market to extend your footprint at exclusive project showcases
Engage with public and private sector stakeholders over the most critical issues at the free-to-attend Stakeholders Engagement Forum
and so much more!

Stake your claim in the Western Cape’s thriving construction industry

The Western Cape’s value of residential building plans passed has accounted for 34.13% of the national total.

Cape Town’s construction sector contributes more than R20 billion to the economy every year.

Cape Town’s multi-billion Rand construction industry provides employment for over 148 000 people.

Here’s a sneak peek at just some of the visitors who attended.

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Products on show

Building Interiors
and Finishes

CONCRETE

BUILDING MATERIALS
AND TOOLS

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)

Plant, machinery
and vehicles

GREEN CONSTRUCTION

Smart Construction

Windows, Doors
and Facades

Workshop speakers

Videsh Boodu

National Board Member,
The South African Institute of Building Design (SAIBD)

Ryan Woodward

Operations Manager,
CAD4ALL Institute of Applied Architecture

Pearl Pugin

Chief Executive Officer,
The Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC)

Nkanyiso Mbatha

Project Manager,
The Charted Institute of bulding

Luvuko Mqaqa

National President,
The South African Institute of Building Design (SAIBD)

Louis Potgieter

Fabrica de Cimento do Kwanza Sul

Lincoln Christoph

Director,
The Facilitators

John Maswikaneng

Manager Civil Testing,
South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

John Carey

General Manager,
BuildingPoint SA

Henry Cockcroft

General Manager & Chief Executive Officer,
Concrete Manufacturers Association & CMA Certification Services

Henk Boneschans

Managing Director,
Stratavia Aerial Solutions

Deon Bester

Health & Safety Manager,
Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC)

Danie Hattingh

Principal Officer,
The Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC)

Dane Morel

Director,
Struksol Engineering

Brent Godfrey

Construction Technology Manager,
BuildingPoint SA

Bessie Hlophe

Legal & Compliance Officer,
The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)

This is why we do what we do…

“The experience of the show has been phenomenal, and it is our first time that we are exhibiting it’s been a great experience being able to present at one of the workshops, we will be back again next year to the Western Cape show, Johannesburg and we are joining the KZN show”

Ryan Woodward

Operations Manager

CAD4ALL Institute of Applied Architecture

“The experience has been outstanding the amount of new leads we picked up and new contractors. We are definitely back next year here in cape town and in Johannesburg. The experience is definitely value for money”

Christoph Flock

Regional Cape Town Manager

Builders

“The experience has been amazing; this is our first time showcasing I think we have made quite a few connections which is why our main aim is to connect with people and you definitely reached that goal for us”

Carmen Holm

Operations

BHR Solutions

“It’s been great we’ve had a lot of interest in our business hopefully next year we will be back”

Michael Botha

Sales Team Leader

EATON

‘’The importance is on networking with the potential clients, just sharing with them and educating them on the drones, on the importance, the need for drones and whatever industry that is. It has been a beautiful experience, first time on the show, we enjoyed it.”

Ziphezintle Gabuza

Accountable Manager

Alpha Drones

“The importance of creating awareness of your business in this platform getting the chance to explain our products to potential clients. We really enjoyed it, to be out of the office and building relationships, it is good for marketing, it is good to meet more people and tell them about our business.”

Heidi Schwartz

Admin

Railman Grabrails

“It’s been very informative. It’s been really good for business. It’s nice to engage with people and understand what’s going on in the industry. The experience of the show was quite good. “

Amith Ryan

Technical Business Development Executive

Enbaya Prepaid Meters

“I think it is important to develop trust with your potential clients, being here has been fantastic as you see we’ve given all of our business cards to potential clients. We love working with people in the construction industry.”

Michael Owen

Attorney

C&A FRIED LANDER ATTORNEYS

“We have had some solid leads. I would say it is mostly to do with empowering women now. Saying this, because it is something that I have seen standing here, women coming to look at these machines. It is something that we want to do to empower women”

Herbert Cullum

Sales Consultant

Revaro Concrete Equipment