The French construction players return to the BIG 5 2021

United Arab Emirates: Twenty one French companies will be present in Dubai from 12 to 15 September 2021 for THE BIG 5 SHOW, the sector’s flagship trade show in the Middle East. At a time when the building sector is in the middle of a major digital, energy and environmental transformation, France's watchword will be INNOVATION!

During four days, the French companies will address these major issues by offering solutions such as access control, water consumption management and leak prevention, Facility Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling), green and connected structures in urban areas, new energy production techniques and photoluminescent road marking.

The health crisis has had little impact on the dynamism of the construction sector in the region, and the investments announced, such as the US$ 500 billion “Abu Dhabi 2030” plan, will result in numerous opportunities for the French construction sector.

This has been well-understood by the French companies, which already established initial contacts with real estate developer Azizi Developments during virtual business meetings, organised last June by Business France (project introductions, requirements and referencing process).  

Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi Developments stated: "We look forward to partner with more best-in-class suppliers from Europe, and especially with many from France. Through our extensive reviews of the world's best suppliers, we aim to deliver above and beyond our promises to our valued investors and end-users in terms of build quality and time. France has a lot to offer and we are delighted to soon be sourcing more renowned and highly distinguished brands in construction and innovation from it."

The appetite for innovative or even disruptive technologies and for “high-end” products in the region is a real boon for France, whose excellence and expertise are strongly recognized.

Frédéric Szabo, Managing Director, Business France Middle East commented: “In order to meet the main requirements of the current construction projects in the Middle East region, France’s quality and reliability of its solutions cover all structural and finishing works. Its high technicality, innovation, and design addresses energy, environmental and digital, challenges, as well as indoor air quality and risk management. While time has come to meet again in September at the Big Five, for the great return of French exhibitors at the show, we organized not less than 9 different pavilions spread across 7 halls to welcome 21 French companies”. 

Positioning of the leading French solutions in the region

Many French subsidiaries already operate in the Middle East and have either won numerous contracts or signed joint ventures. Indeed, Etihad rail awarded a contract worth US$ 230 million to Vinci Construction for the construction of a rail operations and maintenance facility while Freyssinet Gulf, a subsidiary of the French company Vinci Construction in a joint venture with Draw Link Group (local company), has opened an integrated service for the design, production and installation of 3D concrete printed architectural and structural elements 

Construction in France - key figures:

• The construction market is a major driver of the French and European economies

• France is the European leader in construction, driven by 3 champions: Vinci, Bouygues and Eiffage

• The sector comprises 394,000 companies and 1,477,000 employees with revenues of €140 billion exc. VAT. The construction sector is expected to achieve revenues of €193 billion exc. VAT by 2024

• France is ranked 12^th in the world’s most innovative countries according to the 2020 Global Innovation Index

• France is the most attractive country in Europe for foreign investment according to a study by Ernst & Young 

France’s increasing commitment to sustainability  

• A €1.2 billion stimulus plan for the decarbonisation of the French industry to help industrial companies invest in equipment that emits less CO2

• The residential energy efficiency market is worth €21.6 billion

• Energy savings of 28% are expected in the construction sector by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050 

FRENCH EXHIBITORS CATALOG AT BIG5 2021 : https://businessfrance.jpm-associes.com/big5/  

BUILDING ENVELOPE AND SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

Sheikh Saeed Hall 2

CEMOM MOATTI: Manufacturer of screw-in hinges, invisible and abrasive hinges, development of all types of hinges- BOOTH SS2D111

FDI MATELEC: Manufacturer and designer of access control products for residential, collective, and industrial applications - BOOTH SS2E110

SODIMAS: Leading French manufacturer of elevators - design, manufacture, distribution of complete lifts and components for new buildings and for modernisations - BOOTH SS2D113 

BUILDING INTERIORS AND FINISHES

Hall 6

GV2 VEDA FRANCE : Designer and manufacturer of standard and seismic joints for the building industry - floor joints, special heavy-duty joints, parking joints, seismic joints, vertical joints, joint covers, as well as a range of tested and validated fire-stop systems- BOOTH 6E257

ISPO Group:  Manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and coatings specially designed for the construction, industrial, automotive and transport sectors - BOOTH 6F256 

CONSTRUCTION TOOLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Hall 1

COVERGUARD: Personal protective equipment - BOOTH 1E38 

FACILITY MANAGEMENT EXPO

Hall 1

TAQT: Facility Management IoT and SaaS solutions for field agent traceability, incident tracking and real-time satisfaction – BOOTH 1B21 

INTELLIGENT BUILDING

Hall 1

AMBISMART: Smart building engineering company, offers an SaaS solution to digitize buildings sector and provide them with digital services - BOOTH 1E13

NOVADE: Software publisher, leader in construction management for the building and infrastructure industries - BOOTH 1E15

WAVE PLATFORM: A new platform that allows the "multifluid" management of a building (water, gas, electricity), its comfort (temperature, lighting, blinds, etc.) and associated services (booking of parking space, meeting room, etc.). All these features are offered on a web app in a secure Cloud or On-Premise environment- BOOTH 1E11 

MEP SERVICES: Electrical Systems & Products

Hall 1

BFL INTERNATIONAL: Creator of innovative solutions against rising damp - BOOTH 1D39

I.N.G. FIXATIONS :  Manufacturer of thermal insulation fixing solutions – BOOTH 1E36

MEP SERVICES: Pumps, Pipes & Plumbing

Hall 3

ATLANTIC GROUP:  Multi-energy offering for the residential and tertiary markets - heating (connected radiators, heat pumps, boilers, etc.), domestic hot water, air conditioning and ventilation. BOOTH 3B139

CSTB: Public establishment serving innovation in the building sector.  The CSTB focuses on 5 key activities - research and expertise, evaluation, certification, testing and the dissemination of knowledge. Its field of expertise covers construction products, buildings and their integration into the neighbourhood and the city - BOOTH 3B117

FLOVEA: Designer and manufacturer of a smart plumbing system (residential and collective), the FLOWBOX INTERACTIVE, for reducing water waste and preventing leaks - BOOTH 3B119

CONCRETE

SHEIKH RASHID Hall

COPAC: Lessor, designer and manufacturer of MGB safety equipment - BOOTH 8A370

THE BIG 5 SOLAR

Hall 2

SYRIUS SOLAR INDUSTRY: Designer and manufacturer of solar water heaters (individual and collective housing). Also offers all the components required for a complete solar hot water production installation​ - BOOTH 2G83

URBAN DESIGN & LANDSCAPE EXPO

Trade Center Arena

OLIKROM: Producer of industrial intelligent pigments. Notably LUMINOKROM, an innovative patented paint, for photo-luminescent road marking designed to make travelling at night safer - BOOTH Ar C190

QUALI-CITE: Manufacturer of playgrounds, multi-sports pitches and fun spaces for collective use - BOOTH Ar C198

URBAN CANOPEE: Designer of green and connected structures in urban areas, to freshen up the city with plants - BOOTH Ar B199

VISO: European leader in industrial equipment (speed bumps, equipment for construction sites, roads, signage, posts, safety mirrors) - BOOTH Ar B191

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ABOUT BUSINESS FRANCE:

Business France is the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, responsible for fostering export growth by French businesses, as well as promoting and facilitating international investment in France. It promotes France’s companies, business image and nationwide attractiveness as an investment location, and also runs the VIE international internship program. 

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