Nathan Garnett , UKCW event director , says :
“ Businesses are telling us that they urgently need to get back to the quality of engagement that comes from faceto-face events . We are working flat out now to deliver the event people have been waiting for .
“ If you work in the construction industry , UKCW has always been the must-attend event due to the calibre of the attendees it attracts . The bulk of visitors are senior managers , 85 % are authorised to spend , and right now they ’ re looking for new suppliers , new recruits and new relationships . It makes sense to register for UKCW and to meet your market in person once again .”
Each day of UKCW in October will have a topical theme : Tuesday 5 October will focus on quality , social value and building safety ; Wednesday 6 October will promote diversity , equality and inclusion in construction , and Thursday 7 October will be dedicated to sustainability . The UKCW ’ s long-established half-day summits on Quality and Wellbeing will also be scheduled during the show .
Co-located with UKCW will also be Grand Designs Live ( 6-10 October 2021 ), the BMF Young Merchants Conference and the Considerate Constructors Scheme national awards .
Key features of this year ’ s event include the UKCW main stage , sponsored by COINS , which will see keynote presentations by senior leaders from , among others , McKinsey , the Construction Products Association , CIOB , Willmott Dixon , Barratt Homes , Bioregional , Grimshaw , the Sustainable
Energy Association and the Construction Leadership Council .
The COINS ‘ Future of Construction ’ series of seminars will be looking at how the last 18 months have changed the way we build and how that catalyst for change can now be used in a positive way . These sessions will cover updates in technology , procurement , sustainability , wellbeing and more .
During the pandemic , construction has accelerated its digital transformation and the adoption of new technology . Therefore , the Digital Construction Hub , sponsored by Procore , is already a massive draw . In an extensive seminar programme delivered in partnership with the UK BIM Alliance , delegates will be hearing about others ’ BIM implementation stories , digital strategies and practical tips for overcoming challenges . The UK BIM Alliance will also be hosting a series of essential networking events .
In addition , there will be a large Sustainability Hub , supported by the Renewable Energy Association , plus the Regeneration Hub , sponsored by Easytrim , which will focus on social value and quality issues in construction .
Working with the Offsite Alliance , the Modern Methods of Construction Hub will deliver three days of MMC and offsite construction case studies . The Innovation Zone will also return this year – a collection of the most interesting and inventive products to have emerged in the last two years .
The UKCW Role Models initiative is also back for 2021 . Following a record number of entries last year , the shortlist of 102 Role Models was chosen from all parts of the industry and the overall winner will be announced on Wednesday 6 October .
Role Models are inspiring people who have a strong story to tell and can help to attract others into similar roles . They also act as mentors . Previous years ’ Role Models have been out visiting schools and meeting young people to encourage them into construction as a rewarding career .
UKCW won the Best UK Tradeshow award by the Association of Event Organisers in 2020 , recognising its innovations , positive delegate experience and sustainable procedures .
Free registration to UK Construction Week is now open :
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