Nigeria’s largest construction gathering, Big 5 Construct Nigeria, concluded its fifth and biggest edition at Lagos’ Landmark Centre, drawing more than 9,800 professionals in a show of momentum for innovation, sustainability, and technology across the country’s building and infrastructure sectors.
The three-day exhibition, which featured product launches, networking, and professional development sessions, served as a platform for local and international brands to showcase solutions for Nigeria’s fast-growing housing and construction needs.
Companies such as Liftline, Bosch, and PERI introduced new technologies tailored to Nigeria’s urbanisation challenges.
Liftline, an agent for Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevators, unveiled a compact villa elevator that runs on single-phase power-designed for residential and real estate projects. Bosch presented its cordless tools and heavy-duty line lasers, making their Nigerian market debut.
“The quality of visitors at Big 5 Construct Nigeria is a key advantage for us,” said Kingsley Nweke, Hub XBU marketing manager at Bosch. “We’ve engaged with decision-makers, emphasising our direct presence in Nigeria, and the event has already led to new business meetings we will be pursuing afterwards.”
PERI, a leading formwork and scaffolding systems provider, also drew strong attention with its range of solutions for contractors and developers.
“With Nigeria at the centre of Africa’s construction growth, we see Big 5 Construct Nigeria as a platform supporting brands like ours to connect with stakeholders shaping the future of the built environment,” said Viven Naidoo, director of Infrastructure at Turner & Townsend. “As demand for sustainable infrastructure and resilient urban development accelerates, collaboration is essential to set new benchmarks and align with Nigeria’s long-term development goals.”
Knowledge and innovation at the heart of the event
More than 1,600 participants attended over 25 CPD-certified sessions under the Big 5 Talks series, where over 45 speakers shared insights on design, project management, sustainability, and technology.
Morohunmubo Olayemi Afolabi, head of Partnerships and Engagements at the Green Building Council Nigeria, spoke on the integration of art and concept design into sustainable urban planning, stressing that “creative approaches to design, when combined with sustainability standards, can create long-lasting environments that are both functional and culturally relevant.”
A panel moderated by Alberto Osuji, programme delivery consultant at PMI Nigeria Chapter, examined how project management tools are being embedded into design-build workflows. Speakers, including Sam Eze Jr, Gbolahan Pearl Oyelakin, and Angela Babalola, emphasised that real-time monitoring and collaborative digital platforms are already reshaping project delivery efficiency across West Africa.
In another session, Sebastine Abang John Thomas, chief resident architect at the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, noted that countries like Botswana, Kenya, and India have already adopted 3D printing and modular systems for construction, while Nigeria has yet to complete a project using those technologies. He said integrating such innovations could “reduce build times, cut costs and deliver more resilient housing at scale” as urban centers like Lagos and Abuja face growing demand.
Setting the stage for 2026
Josine Heijmans, senior vice president at dmg events, said the turnout reflected a sector eager to modernise. “From solution-led displays on the exhibition floor to packed Big 5 Talks sessions, the industry is clearly accelerating delivery and adopting new technologies at scale,” she said. “That momentum is exactly what we aim to build on when Big 5 Construct Nigeria returns from 22–24 September 2026.”
This year’s edition was supported by CDK Integrated (Platinum Sponsor), Turner & Townsend (Silver & Badge Sponsor), Bifem Paralu (Bronze Sponsor), and Dalal Steel Industries (Lanyard Sponsor). Supporting associations included the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Building Information Modelling (BIM) Africa, and the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), with ABiQ and the Project Management Institute (PMI) Nigeria serving as knowledge partners.