Five reasons not to miss
this year’s 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, and outdoor
kitchen or even the latest 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.
They will be showcasing products made
from recycled plastic, bamboo, glass, and
coffee grinds. Other exhibitors include
Marley Plumbing and Drainage with a
range of above and below ground plumbing
and drainage products for residential and
commercial properties. Easy-Trim will be
there discussing their liquid, waterproof
membrane Polyurecoat, while Rawlplug
is celebrating its 100 years of expertise in
fixings, fasteners and tools.
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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.
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)
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.
Single registration gives access to all
areas of the show. For further information
follow @UK_CW or search for the hashtag
#UKCW2019.