SBKJ Group at Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026 — HVAC Ductwork Machinery Live Demonstrations

Why visit the SBKJ stand at Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026

Big 5 Construct Saudi is the largest construction industry trade show in the Kingdom, drawing 80,000+ visitors and 1,500+ exhibitors across four days. For Saudi mechanical contractors evaluating new duct production equipment to bid into the active phase of NEOM, Qiddiya, Diriyah Gate, Red Sea Project, ROSHN and PIF commercial real estate programmes, Big 5 is the rare four-day window where an Australian-origin equipment manufacturer brings live SASO-spec demo machines into Riyadh.

If you are evaluating an SBAL-V auto duct line for a NEOM subcontract, scoping spiral tubeformer capacity for a Riyadh Metro extension, or planning a TDF flange upgrade to meet Vision 2030 mechanical specification, four days at Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026 is the most efficient engineering due diligence available in the region.

What’s on the stand

SBKJ runs three live demonstrations on a rolling 30-minute cycle across the four show days. All demo machines are wired for 380V three-phase 60Hz Saudi power, fitted with IP54 enclosures and Siemens panel components, and SASO-compliant for Saudi import.

1. SBTF series spiral tubeformer (live operation)

• Diameter range: 80 mm to 800 mm round duct (covering bulk of Saudi commercial HVAC supply, return and exhaust specifications including NEOM and Vision 2030 commercial scopes).
• Coil: 137 mm slit galvanized steel coil, 0.5–1.0 mm thickness range.
• Cutting: Flying-shear cutting on the demo unit — cleanest cut quality available without saw-blade tooling cost.
• Output: Up to 30 m/min depending on diameter and gauge. Single operator.

2. SBAL-V auto duct production line (sectional demo)

• Configuration: Coil-to-finished-rectangular-section in one continuous flow.
• Section size: Up to 1,500 mm wide, 0.6–1.5 mm gauge.
• Cycle time: Standard rectangular section in approximately 3 minutes from coil to crated finished duct.
• Control: Siemens S7-1500 PLC with HMI in English and Arabic. Cut list import from Revit MEP and CAMduct supported.
• Pressure class: Outputs SMACNA pressure class 1 through 6 inches water gauge.

3. TDF flange former (table demo)

• What it does: Roll-forms a TDF flange directly into the rectangular duct edge.
• Standards: SMACNA Class A leakage compliant when paired with the matched corner clip and gasket.
• Demo: Live forming on 30 cm samples; visitors take home a flanged offcut.

Vision 2030 megaproject context

The active phase of Vision 2030 is generating unprecedented HVAC duct demand across the Kingdom. Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026 is the procurement venue where contractors evaluate the equipment to deliver these specifications:

• NEOM: The Line, Trojena, Sindalah, Oxagon — cumulative SAR 1.5 trillion+ programme, with HVAC duct demand estimated at 2-3 million m² per year through the build-out window.
• Qiddiya City: Entertainment, sports and culture city near Riyadh.
• Diriyah Gate: Heritage and tourism precinct development.
• Red Sea Project & AMAALA: Luxury tourism megaprojects.
• ROSHN: National housing programme, 1 million homes target.
• Riyadh Metro: Operational lines + extensions, station HVAC.
• King Salman International Airport: Capacity to 120 million passengers, mechanical fitout in active procurement.
• Saudi Aramco facilities: Continuous mechanical and HVAC capex across the upstream and downstream estate.
• PIF commercial portfolio: Class A office, hotels, mixed-use across major Saudi cities.

SBKJ engineers can discuss specific NEOM Procurement Authority prequalification, Saudi Aramco vendor approval, and Vision 2030 supply chain registration during your booth meeting.

Private engineering consultations

SBKJ runs 30-minute private consultations across the four show days. Consultations are led by an English and Arabic-speaking SBKJ engineer with a structured agenda for Saudi buyers:

1. Project brief (5 min) — coil specification (mm gauge), throughput target (m²/shift), SMACNA pressure class, Vision 2030 project type if applicable.
2. Machine match (10 min) — specific SBKJ model recommendation, footprint in metres, electrical load (380V/60Hz amps), compressed air requirement, IP rating for Saudi climate.
3. Indicative landed cost (10 min) — machine price USD, ocean freight from Port Melbourne to Jeddah or Dammam, marine insurance, GCC customs entry (5% MFN duty + 15% VAT), SASO conformity assessment fees.
4. Next steps (5 min) — FAT timeline, machine demonstration options at Box Hill North VIC, contract milestones, Saudi installation supervision (engineer business visa coordination).

Book a slot in advance — weekday morning slots fill first.

Pre-show machine demonstrations at Box Hill North

For Saudi buyers travelling internationally before Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026, SBKJ offers private machine demonstrations at the Box Hill North, VIC facility through August to early November 2026. Tours include a 90-minute production floor walkthrough, live machine operation against your nominated coil spec, and a private engineering consultation. Email sales@sbkjduct.com with your preferred date and we will respond within one business day.

About Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026

Big 5 Construct Saudi is the largest construction industry trade show in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, run annually by dmg events. Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026 is held at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center from Sunday 23 to Wednesday 26 November 2026. Registration is via thebig5constructsaudi.com. The show typically draws 80,000+ industry professionals from contracting, building services consulting, MEP, infrastructure and equipment manufacturing across the GCC and broader MENA region. Co-located with Big 5 are HVAC R Saudi (focused on HVAC and refrigeration), Stone & Surface Saudi, and Concrete Show Saudi.

Practical information for visitors

• Venue: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, King Abdullah Road, Riyadh.
• Closest airport: King Khalid International Airport (35 km).
• Hotels: Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, Holiday Inn Olaya, Movenpick Hotel Riyadh, Marriott Hotel Riyadh.
• Show times: 11:00–20:00 daily (extending to 21:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday for evening trade visits).
• Registration: Free for trade visitors via thebig5constructsaudi.com; bring printed badge or QR code.
• Visa: Saudi e-visa available for most nationalities for short business visits.

Book your private booth meeting

Booth meeting slots are 30 minutes, run on the half hour from 11:00 to 19:30 across the four show days, and are limited to two parties per slot. Sunday and Monday morning slots fill first; Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday slots typically remain available within 2 weeks of the show.

Request a booth meeting slot