SAIE — The Building Fair: Design, Construction, Plant Engineering
SAIE — The Building Fair: Design, Construction, Plant Engineering 2026 is a construction industry event held from October 7 – 10, 2026, at BolognaFiere, Piazza Costituzione 6, 40128 Bologna, Italy. The event is organized by BolognaFiere S.p.A., with project and direction provided by Senaf srl. Described as Italy's most historic construction exhibition, SAIE focuses on innovation and the construction supply chain, bringing together companies, professionals, and associations. It serves as an occasion for business and networking within the building supply chain.
Key themes addressed through specific event paths include innovation, seismic safety, sustainability, and digital transformation. The event highlights applicative products and solutions through special initiatives.
Figures from the SAIE Bologna 2024 edition provide a basis for the event's scale. In 2024, the fair hosted 500 exhibitors and recorded 40,277 visitors. It also featured 108 workshops, 22 special initiatives, and involved 48 partners.
SAIE extends its reach beyond the main fair through initiatives like SAIE Lab | On Tour. In 2026, these regional events include an appointment in Reggio Emilia on March 23, 2026. This technical conference focuses on high-intensity logistics, with specific attention to industrial pavements and anchoring systems. Another SAIE Lab | On Tour event is scheduled for Perugia on April 22, 2026. This conference addresses the reconstruction and restoration of historical heritage, relevant to post-earthquake rebuilding and growth in Central Italy.
Related discussions and interviews further explore industry topics. News items for 2026 include a focus on the new Decreto Requisiti Minimi (DM 28 ottobre 2025) and opportunities within the Conto Termico 3.0, as discussed in an ANIT conference on May 21, 2026. Insights from companies participating in SAIE Lab detail their contributions to the construction sector. GEXCEL, for instance, supports digital construction sites with advanced technologies for 3D survey, reality capture, and intelligent information management. CSPFea contributes to the evolution of structural design. NOVATEST provides solutions for the knowledge, diagnosis, monitoring, and control of structures. The structural consolidation and reinforcement sector is highlighted by CVR. FBM focuses on solutions for the safety and durability of built structures, aiming to minimize maintenance costs. G&P Intech proposes integrated systems of advanced technologies for the safety, durability, and requalification of built structures. ISOLCORE engages with technicians, companies, and retailers, demonstrating a presence in the territory. Kimia emphasizes its connection to the Umbria region, which influences its operational choices.
Economic context for the host region, Emilia-Romagna, includes an observed construction sector with 85 billion euros in turnover, 273,000 employees, and an average annual growth of 6.3%.
Visiting SAIE — The Building Fair: Design, Construction, Plant Engineering 2026: Information for visitors, including opening hours, event details, and thematic halls' information, is available through the event's visitors office. This office provides support to those organizing their visit to the exhibition.