FIVE REASONS NOT TO MISS THIS
YEAR’S UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK
UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK
We all know we need to get out more. How else will we meet
new people, learn new things, find new ideas and discover new
products? By taking advantage of UK Construction Week (UKCW)
at the NEC on 8-10 October, you can tick off all the above at one
event.
1. PEOPLE AND PRODUCTS
If you need to source a new heat pump, an innovative sustainable
material, or even new BIM software, then look no further than
UKCW. With over 10,000 products being showcased, everything
you need is under one roof. You can connect with exhibitors
beforehand via the exhibitors’ portal and to help with meetings,
there’s a new networking lounge with free WIFI.
MaterialDistrict are back for a second year at UKCW and will be
exhibiting within the Surfaces and Materials area of the show. This
year’s display is entirely dedicated to materials for architecture
and design. The products on display are made from a range of
materials including recycled plastic, bamboo, glass, and coffee
grinds. Be inspired by the innovative building materials of the
future.
2. DIGITAL INNOVATION AND MMC
This year UKCW is shining a spotlight on the serious change-makers
in construction. To aid the search, a new Innovation Zone has been
established in partnership with the Construction Innovation Hub
(the Hub). Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is also a strong
theme at the show. Full-scale builds will be erected onsite with live
demos of MMC technology in action.
3. LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS
UKCW brings together more than 300 expert speakers including
Mark Farmer who is spearheading policy initiatives on MMC, Chandru
Dissanayeke, director of building safety reforms at MHCLG, and Keith
Waller, programme director at the Construction Innovation Hub. There
will also be more than 150 hours of CPD content covering themes
such as fire safety, health and wellbeing and sustainability. And
there’s a new Careers Centre offering workshops on apprenticeships,
staff retention, diversity and new talent.
4. AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
Make time to visit the Coventry University site simulator for your
chance to run a building site for the day. It’s hailed as one of the most
powerful experiences of any construction show.
5. CELEBRATIONS AND A BEER FESTIVAL
The show hosts the UKCW Role Model of the year, the new Building
Trades Awards with Fix Radio and the new UKCW Construction Awards.
Unwind each day at the Beer Festival and don’t forget the ‘Rockaoke’
on Wednesday night.
UKCW is made up of: Build sponsored by Easy-Trim, Building Tech,
Civils, Energy and HVAC, Surface and Materials, and Timber. It also
features Concrete Expo (8-9 October only) and Grand Designs Live
(9-10 October only).
Single registration gives access to all areas of the show. For further
information follow @UK_CW or search for the hashtag #UKCW2019.