UK Construction Week 2015

The UK’s largest construction trade show is set to take place from the 6th to the 8th October, with 9 different shows under one roof at the NEC in Birmingham.

The shows are expecting more than 55,000 visitors and construction professionals, and over 600 exhibitors showcasing more than 10,000 products and services over the three days.

Not only will the show feature inspiring technology, innovations and products that could help to boost your business, but there will also be more than 250 hours of debates, invaluable business advice and educational workshops and seminars where you can gain CPD points to boost your personal development too.

The Timber Expo

Featuring the latest products, innovations and developments across the timber sector and from an increasingly diverse international market, the Timber Expo will be hosting a number of exciting free seminars, including Why is Social Housing Leading the way in High Rise Timber? and Top Tips for Specifying a Great Timber Building.

Smart Buildings

An entire show dedicated to both commercial and domestic integrated building technology, the Smart Buildings show will be overflowing with leading industry brand and innovative technology and, CPD points for those attending the free seminars on everything from building materials of the future to building smarter cities.

Build Show

The Build Show will be looking into all kinds of key issues affecting the industry today, including policy issues, and personal development. It will also be featuring The Site Zone, which is a fully interactive area for demos and workshops, as well as a careers advice centre and a specialised area for Civil Engineering.

HVAC

HVAC 2015 is the only UK show entirely focussed on heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, and will combine a HVAC hub with an advice centre offering visitors the chance to network and consult with exhibitors and industry peers.

ENERGY

This year’s Energy Show is aimed at energy specialists, civil engineers, architects and any other industry professionals that provide or install energy solutions. Covering a whole host of topics in decicated free seminars, including solar energy, sustainable transport and the future of renewables, the show will offer expert insight into the latest industry innovations from an international market.

Plant & Machinery

Here at Health and Safety Training, the exhibition we’re most excited about is the Plant & Machinery Live event. This aspect of the show will feature the latest innovations in earthmoving, lifting, handling and demolition products, equipment and machinery.

Exhibitors include some of the leading names in the industry, including:

• Wacker Neuson
• Case Construction
• GT Lifting Solutions
• Kubota
• Red Rhino Crushers
• Shawbrook Bank Limited
• Slane Trac Engineering Ltd
• Cemex UK Operations Ltd

The event will offer a great opportunity for for suppliers, developers and contractors to network and make new business connections.

Kitchens & Bathrooms Live

Brand new to the show, this dedicated event will showcase leading brands and technologies at the forefront of the industry. The Kitchen and Bathrooms Live show will display a range of exceptional kitchens and bathrooms, as well as accessories and fittings to inspire innovation in the trade.

Surface Materials Show

Introducing some of the latest surface and material solutions for builders, contractors and industry professionals, and featuring a variety of free seminars and leading exhibitors including Mosa, Blackheath, iGlass, James Latham and Shackerley.

Grand Designs Live 8th – 11th October

And once the show trade show is over, the UK’s most popular contemporary home show – Grand Designs Live  – takes over, from the 8th to the 11th October. Hosted by Channel 4’s Kevin McCloud, this aspect of the show is open to the public, to provide inspiration and design ideas to homeowners and homebuilders alike.

To get your free ticket to what promises to be the biggest design, build and trade event in the construction industry this year, simply visit: http://www.ukconstructionweek.com/