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CULTURE SHIFT
UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK LONDON TO FOCUS ON CULTURE CHANGE IN CONSTRUCTION
The fundamental issue of culture change in the construction industry is the focus of a major event in May this year , with more than 25,000 people expected to come together to explore how the industry implements new behaviours , best practice and a true cultural shift in how it builds for the future .
UK Construction Week ( UKCW ), the country ’ s largest live show for the construction industry and all its related professions and trades , is running in London at the ExCeL centre on 3-5 May .
Nathan Garnett , UKCW event director , says :
“ We ’ re really excited to bring UK Construction Week to London . 2022 is the year to focus on how we achieve the systemic changes we ’ ve been discussing for some time and to share the learning from the organisations who have already made a strong start . We need to ensure there ’ s not a corner of construction that doesn ’ t know how to live its core values , implement new policies and behaviours , and be transformed by culture change .
“ As always with this event , there ’ s also so much to see , with many displays , exhibitors , shows and products you won ’ t find anywhere else . It will be a chance to celebrate the sector ’ s achievements and some of the best thought leaders and innovators construction has to offer . This is must-attend event for anyone that wants to have their finger on the pulse of all things construction .”
Day one will include updates on the new rules around public procurement , the new regulatory regime on building safety , the forthcoming Building Safety Act , and the completely new ways in which the industry works on projects as wide ranging as prisons , hospitals , road and rail infrastructure , education buildings and housing . Day two will be a deep dive into digitalisation , Net Zero and energy futures , and day three will focus on people , including diversity , health and wellbeing , recruitment and retention issues .
UKCW London will consist of over 40,000 sq m of exhibition space , more than 300 exhibitors ( 600 including co-located shows ), 10,000 products , 300 expert speakers , seven theatre stages , multiple specialist hubs , and 150 hours of CPD content and activities .
The Digital Construction Hub will deliver practical workshops on best practice in digital strategy , BIM , cloud computing , cybersecurity , use of Big Data and the whole range of ways in which new technology can improve efficiency , productivity and profitability .
The Infrastructure Hub will bring expert speakers from the Infrastructure Projects Authority and Barbour ABI to showcase the learning from major projects like HS2 , Thames Tideway , Royal Docks London and the West Midlands Growth Engine , and to analyse government policies that will affect infrastructure over the next 10-15 years .
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