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FIVE REASONS NOT TO MISS THIS YEAR’S UK
CONSTRUCTION WEEK
We all know we need to get out more. Exhibitors include, Aurora Lighting which new Careers Centre offering workshops on
How else will we meet new people, learn will be showcasing it’s AOne Smart Lighting apprenticeships, staff retention, diversity and
new things, find new ideas and discover system, that offers innovative smart lighting new talent.
new products? By taking advantage of UK products covering light, power, sensing and Construction Week (UKCW) at the NEC on control.
8-10 October, you can tick off all the above at
one event.
1.People and products
2. Digital innovation and MMC
4. An unforgettable experience
Make time to visit the Coventry University site
simulator for your chance to run a building
This year UKCW is shining a spotlight on site for the day. It's hailed as one of the most
the serious change-makers in construction. powerful experiences of any construction
If you need to source an innovative To aid the search, a new Innovation Zone show.
sustainable material, an outdoor kitchen has been established in partnership with or new smart lighting, then look no further the Construction Innovation Hub (the Hub). than UKCW. With over 10,000 products being Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is The show hosts the UKCW Role Model of the
showcased, everything you need is under also a strong theme at the show. Full-scale year, the new Building Trades Awards with
one roof. You can connect with exhibitors builds will be erected onsite with live demos Fix Radio and the new UKCW Construction
beforehand via the exhibitors’ portal and to of MMC technology in action. Awards. Unwind each day at the Beer
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.
The materials on display are for exterior and
interior use, with functional and aesthetic
properties. They have products made from
recycled plastic, bamboo, glass, and coffee
grinds. Be inspired by the innovative building
materials of the future.
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
5. Celebrations and a beer festival
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.