Don’ t get left behind, with this year’ s Build Show
Renovation and refurbishment projects ensure that pre-loved buildings and constructions don’ t get left behind, yet so many professionals involved in refurbishment, renovations and maintenance let their own knowledge, networks and product information fall out of fashion.
The‘ Future of Construction’ and keeping one step ahead is the theme of this year’ s Build Show, sponsored by Easy-Trim. As part of UK Construction Week( UKCW), between 9 – 11 October the NEC will be awash with more than 10,000 innovative products and 650 exhibitors, seminars, CPD sessions and networking opportunities that will turn any professional into a competitive, knowledgeable and forward-thinking expert.
FUTURE-PROOFING PROJECTS
The Future of Construction Hub, in collaboration with Birmingham City University, provides an immersive opportunity for professionals to discover digital construction, 3D printing, robotics, AI and AR and modern methods of construction.
Visitors can also experience the state of the art construction simulator from Coventry University.
An Innovation Trail connects visitors with innovating and pioneering ideas, projects and products from Containex, Danosa, Hekim Yapi, Max, SFL Mobile Radio, Soudal, and Velux.
THE PRODUCTS TURNING RESTORATION AND REFURBISHMENT IDEAS INTO REALITY
Global exhibitors are showcasing the futuristic solutions that all refurbishment and restoration projects can benefit from.
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The Doors, Windows and Glass section showcases new products including: Velux’ s curved glass rooflight and smart window system; OnLevel’ s balcony system, making installation even simpler and quicker; and Kensington Traders’ UNIQ Glass Balustrade system, with a patented clamping strip and adjustability on unlevel surfaces.
Roofing, Cladding and Insulation will house the latest products including: Tuff Waterproofing’ s Tuff Tech Pro, which is completely dry within eight hours, and G & B North West’ s extra cold resin and topcoat, allowing roofers to install throughout the winter. Other exhibitors include: Forticrete, Kingspan, Knauf and Quinn Building Products.
The latest in offsite design, research and development will be discussed in the dedicated Offsite Theatre supported by MPBA and the Structural Timber Association. Products include: Fermacell’ s energy efficient and eco-friendly building board, and Morland’ s award-winning offsite fire doors.
Tools, Health and Safety will bring visitors up-to-speed on the latest tools and services saving time and money, such as Soudal’ s Genius Gun Expanding Foams, reusable for up to six weeks; Rawlplug’ s new comprehensive and free site testing service; and TRUMPF’ s battery-driven power tools. Other exhibitors include: Fischer Fixings UK, Kärcher and Trade Point( B & Q).
THE TIPS AND TECHNIQUES ESSENTIAL FOR PROJECT SUCCESS
Perfecting any refurbishment and restoration project is simple with the knowledge being shared at this year’ s free CPD sessions, covering:
• The role of daylight and ventilation, with Velux;
• Fire doors, with the British Woodworking Federation;
• Sound insulation, with H & H Acoustic Technologies;
• The Internet of Things, with the University of Wolverhampton; and
• Working at height, with AIF.
CPD spaces are limited, making advanced booking essential. The BRE Academy is also running a separate CPD programme, covering topics such as structural and building investigations, property resilience, fire safety design and more. UKCW H & S sponsor, OM Group, will hold CPD sessions on its stand.
FILLING IN THE GAPS
Visitors can benefit from the other UKCW shows: Surface and Materials, Timber Expo, Energy 2018, Building Tech Live, HVAC 2018, Civils Expo, Plant and Machinery Live and Grand Designs Live on 10-11 October, with highlights including:
• The Regeneration Hub, with talks on Passivhaus at the heart of regeneration and is self-build the future of housing;
• The Construction Enquirer Awards;
• IEMA sustainability conference;
• Announcement of the Role Models initiative’ s role model of the year; and
• The Beer Festival, sponsored by Velux, featuring rockaoke, a gin and fizz bar and FIX Radio will broadcast from here throughout the event.
Free visitor tickets and updates are available from www. buildshow. co. uk and on Twitter at @ BuildShow or using the hashtag # BuildShow2018.
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