Saudi Arabia has set an uncompromising course toward a sustainable, diversified, and prosperous future through Vision 2030. At the very core of this transformation lies an unprecedented construction boom projected to exceed USD 1.5 trillion over the coming decade. Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026, organized by the leading Exhibition Company in Saudi Arabia and scheduled at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, positions itself as the single most powerful catalyst to translate national ambition into tangible, eco-conscious built reality.
This flagship event will not merely showcase products; it will actively accelerate the Kingdom’s sustainability agenda by connecting global pioneers of green technology with the decision-makers behind NEOM, Red Sea Global, Qiddiya, Diriyah Gate, and dozens of other giga-projects. Over four intensive days, attendees will witness how innovative materials, digital processes, and circular-economy principles converge to deliver construction that is faster, cleaner, and fully aligned with the Saudi Green Initiative and net-zero 2060 commitments.
Section 1: Aligning Mega-Projects with the Saudi Green Initiative and Net-Zero 2060
Vision 2030 explicitly mandates that all new developments adhere to the highest international sustainability standards. Consequently, master developers now demand solutions that slash embodied and operational carbon from day one. Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026 will dedicate an entire hall to “Net-Zero Pavilions,” where exhibitors present low-carbon concrete formulations that reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 80 %, cross-laminated timber systems sourced from certified sustainable forests, and advanced glazing technologies that cut cooling loads by 40 % in the harsh Arabian climate.
Moreover, the event will host the official launch of the updated Saudi Green Building Forum Code (SGBFC 2.0), expected to introduce mandatory carbon-reporting thresholds for projects exceeding 100,000 m². Industry leaders from the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing (MOMRAH) and the Saudi Contractors Authority will outline enforcement mechanisms during keynote sessions. Companies that position themselves early with compliant solutions gain first-mover advantage in a tendering landscape where sustainability now weighs up to 30 % of technical evaluation scores.
Section 2: Circular Economy Takes Centre Stage – From Waste to Wealth
The Kingdom generates millions of tonnes of construction and demolition waste annually, yet Vision 2030 demands a decisive shift toward circularity. At Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026, visitors will encounter full-scale demonstrations of on-site recycling plants that transform excavated material into high-grade aggregates, modular partitioning systems designed for 100 % reusability across multiple lifecycles, and digital material passports that track every component from manufacture to potential future recovery.
In addition, forward-thinking exhibitors will unveil closed-loop supply chains for steel, aluminium, and gypsum that exceed the 50 % recycled-content target set by the National Transformation Program. These innovations directly support the Saudi Green Initiative’s objective of diverting 94 % of waste from landfills by 2035. Contractors who adopt these systems not only achieve substantial cost savings—often 15-20 % on structural packages—but also secure preferential treatment under the evolving Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA) scoring matrix.
Furthermore, the event will feature dedicated “Circular Economy Summit” tracks where global experts from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and regional champions such as the Royal Commission for Riyadh City share replicable frameworks already implemented at SPARK and King Abdullah Financial District. Attendees leave equipped with actionable roadmaps to integrate circular principles into their own project delivery models.
