GConferenceGridThe Conference Catalogue · Vol. 2026Folio № C67087
Of the Field

Big 5 Construct South Africa 2026

B

ig 5 Construct South Africa is where the country’s entire construction value chain comes together, from manufacturers and distributors to service providers, contractors, engineers, consultants, developers and architects. Attendees can discover innovative products and technologies, expand their network, and gain insights to keep projects competitive. The eve…

Visit the official site
10Voices
14Underwriters
0Exhibitors
14On the bill · sessions
22Companies · in total
§I

The Voices

Programmed at Big, in alphabetical order.
Ben Peters
Director: Corporate Project Programme Portfolio Management · City of Cape Town
Chanda Nxumalo
Managing Director · Harmattan Renewables
Gavin Taylor
Head of Construction: PMO · Aveng Group
HE Dean Macpherson
Minister · Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
Hugh Cole
Director: Policy and Strategy; Chief Data Officer · City of Cape Town
Marc Chunnett
Director · Turner & Townsend
Modimo-oratile Motswiane
Chairperson · Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Roxanna Naidoo
Director of Global Strategy · Latita Africa
Sharon Shunmugam
President · South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP)
Sindi Kwenaite
Operations Executive · South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP)
§II

Underwritten By

The houses behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.
Africa Mining ConstructionMedia partner
CGICReception sponsor
Chartered Institute of BuildingSupporting Association
Construct AfricaIntelligent Partner
Construction OnlineMedia partner
Construction Review OnlineMedia partner
Future Green Now ZACategory sponsor
KwikotCategory sponsor
Lifting Africa MagazineMedia partner
LulaCategory sponsor
PMISupporting Association
Project Management Institute (PMI)
SA Building ReviewMedia partner
Security Fire AfricaMedia partner
§III

The Programme

Selected from 14 sessions on the bill.
  • 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMJune 09, Tuesday

    Presentation: From sketch to site - the architecture of technical implementation

    • Translating architectural concepts into buildable solutions through early-stage technical coordination and collaboration. • Developing detailed documentation and specifications t…

    Architecture Talks
  • 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMJune 09, Tuesday

    Why Projects Fail at Execution: Leadership, Accountability and Decision-Making in Complex Environments

    • Understanding where execution breakdowns typically occur between strategy, site operations, and leadership teams • Recognising how unclear ownership and delayed decision-making i…

    Technology Talks
  • 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMJune 09, Tuesday

    Building contemporary ecological structures: Engineered timber stories from practice

    • Understanding the role of engineered timber in sustainable construction • Learning from real-world project experiences • Evaluating the structural and commercial viability of tim…

    Architecture Talks
  • 11:30 AM - 11:35 AMJune 09, Tuesday

    Welcome Address

    Opening remarks by dmg events, setting the tone, context, and objectives for the summit.

  • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMJune 09, Tuesday

    Overcoming public sector infrastructure implementation challenges in South Africa

    • Identifying the root causes of infrastructure delivery delays and project failures • Strengthening collaboration between government, state-owned entities, and the private sector …

    Technology Talks
  • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMJune 09, Tuesday

    Professional practice and compliance: Understanding the SACAP Act, rules, and code of conduct

    • Navigating the key provisions of the SACAP Act and understanding their impact on professional architectural practice. • Applying SACAP Rules and registration requirements to main…

    Architecture Talks
  • 11:35 AM - 11:45 AMJune 09, Tuesday

    Opening Remarks

  • 11:45 AM - 12:00 PMJune 09, Tuesday

    Driving South Africa’s infrastructure delivery

    A strategic outlook on national infrastructure priorities, policy alignment, and the role of public–private collaboration. • Clarity on government’s top infrastructure priorities u…

  • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMJune 09, Tuesday

    Connecting climate responsiveness, inclusion, and urban Resilience from architect’s perspective

    • Designing buildings and public spaces that respond to climate risks while enhancing long-term urban resilience. • Integrating inclusive design principles to create environments t…

    Architecture Talks
Intermission
Part the Second · For the Buyer

An audience of 22 companies, parsed from the program.

22 companies in attendance.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page — cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

01Fig. 01 — Composition of the House
0All threespeak · spons · exh
14Sponsoringsponsor only
0Exhibitingexhibitor only
8Speakingspeaker only
02Fig. 02 — The Voices, by Seniority

60% of the speakers carry senior titles — C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite110%
  • Director / Head of550%
  • Other roles440%

Of 10 on the bill · classified by free-text title

03Fig. 03 — The Heaviest in the Room
  1. 01Africa Mining ConstructionSp·M
  2. 02CGICSp·R
  3. 03Chartered Institute of BuildingSp·S
  4. 04Construct AfricaSp·I
  5. 05Construction OnlineSp·M
  6. 06Construction Review OnlineSp·M
  7. 07Future Green Now ZASp·C
  8. 08KwikotSp·C
  9. 09Lifting Africa MagazineSp·M
  10. 10LulaSp·C
  11. 11PMISp·S
  12. 12Project Management Institute (PMI)Sp
  13. 13SA Building ReviewSp·M
  14. 14Security Fire AfricaSp·M
04Fig. 04 — By Tier
category sponsor3
21% of 14
intelligent partner1
7% of 14
media partner6
43% of 14
reception sponsor1
7% of 14
supporting association2
14% of 14
unspecified1
7% of 14