Trade shows and exhibitions are a fantastic way of networking with like-minded professionals and customers, as well as generating leads. They’re the perfect way of cementing your brand within the industry, attracting new business and helping you to build new partnerships. Further to this, attending industry events allows you to
The UK Construction Week (UKCW) has created a new guide that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. Media 10, the show organisers, have worked with a new committee that included representatives from all parts of the industry, such as Balfour Beatty’s senior planner and LGBT Network co-chair, and the Group HR
Events The Working Well Together campaign runs 30– 40 events across England, Scotland and Wales every year. Most of the events are free to attend and we usually feed you too! See the list below to see what’s happening in your area. For more information for each event, click on
Trade shows and exhibitions are a fantastic way of networking with like-minded professionals and customers, as well as generating leads. They’re the perfect way of cementing your brand within the industry, attracting new business and helping you to build new partnerships. Further to this, attending industry events allows you to keep up to date with the latest trends, new regulations and other changes in the area. To make the most of these events, we recommend creating a bank of promotional industry materials for you to distribute. Brochures and business cards are great, but creating something unique to you, such as a custom created USB device from the likes of USBMakers.com and pre-loading it with data is the perfect way to display your knowledge and professionalism. If you’ve not been to any events so far this year, do not fear, as there are still lots of great events coming up. Here are some to consider: ARCOM Conference Date: 3rd-5th September Where: Belfast The theme for this event is ‘A productive relationship: Balancing fragmentation and integration’. It’ll cover various topic, including BIM, infrastructure development, offsite construction and health and safety. Constructing the future Date: 18th September Where: London Run by The City & Guilds Group and the Work Foundation, this networking event will bring together representatives from the CBI and TUC, with the discussions focusing on the future challenges facing the construction sector and the ways in which skills development and government policy such as the National Retraining Scheme needs to respond. Annual Conference and Housing Exhibition Date: 19th-20th September Where: London This event is incredibly popular and one not to miss. It’ll bring together thousands of housing professionals with top-level speakers from within the housing industry. London Design Fair Date: 20th-23rd September Where: London London Design Fair hosts the largest collection of international exhibitors, designers, brands, features and exhibitions including Tent London & Super Brands London in one place. It’s ideal for those wanting to showcase their furniture, lighting, textiles, digital media, architecture and graphics. London Homebuilding & Renovating Show Date: 21st-23rd Sep 2018 Where: London This show is aimed at consumers who are looking at undertaking self-build or renovating projects. Kent Construction Expo Date: 4th October Where: Maidstone This event attracts over 3,500 visitors and perfect for those in the south-east. UK Construction Week Date: 9th-11th October Where: Birmingham This is THE biggest gathering of Contractors, Consultants, Architects, Manufacturers, Project Managers, SME’s and Developers. It consists of nine shows under one roof, Build Show, Building Tech Live 2018, Civils Expo, Energy 2018, HVAC 2018, Plant & Machinery Live, Surface & Materials Show, Timber Expo and Grand Designs Live. London Build 2018 Date: 23rd-24th October Where: London Only have time for one event this year? Then make it this one! This event attracts over 300 exhibitors over 8 exhibition zones and usually brings in 30,000 attendees. All CPD and conferences are free to attend and cover topics such as BIM & Digital Construction, Sustainability, Fire Safety, Interiors and much more. Scotland Build 2018 Date: 21st-22nd November Where: Glasgow Just as with the London Build Show, the Scotland Build show brings together some of the industry’s greatest minds. There will be over 200 exhibitors and over 10,000 attendees. This is one not to miss. There are more events still to be announced, but this list is sure to get you started.
The UK Construction Week (UKCW) has created a new guide that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. Media 10, the show organisers, have worked with a new committee that included representatives from all parts of the industry, such as Balfour Beatty’s senior planner and LGBT Network co-chair, and the Group HR and diversity manager at Willmott Dixon. “We have benefited enormously from the input of many diversity champions and leaders within the construction industry over the last couple of years, and have published the videos from our Diversity in Construction panel discussions so that others can hear their advice as well,” explained Nathan Garnett, director of UK Construction Week. UKCW’s new guide sets out an exhibitor code of conduct that encourages companies to consider the mix of staff and representation present on their stands. It also covers issues such as the clothing worn by promotional staff and the activities available on stands. Nathan argued that the UKCW has always promoted diversity in its conference platform, however, this time they chose to look at the exhibition as well. “I think UK Construction Week can play a pivotal role in highlighting those who are making great strides in balancing out inequality in our industry, to demonstrate best practice and to inspire others. We should use this event as a celebration and an opportunity to challenge ourselves to make that commitment to achieving minimum requirements and demonstrating on-going progression.” Aaron Reid, head of sustainable procurement at Balfour Beatty, advised people in the construction industry to join together “to ensure that a career in construction is considered an attractive option and that we grow to become representatives of the communities in which we operate.” The UK Construction Week will house over 670 exhibitors and nine shows, all taking place at the Birmingham NEC from the 9th until the 11th of October.
Events The Working Well Together campaign runs 30– 40 events across England, Scotland and Wales every year. Most of the events are free to attend and we usually feed you too! See the list below to see what’s happening in your area. For more information for each event, click on the link to download the programme and booking form. Bookmark this page as we are adding new events all the time. 06 April 2016 Places Available Health and Well Being Event Coleg Sir Gar, Ammanford campus, Dyffryn Road, Ammanford. SA10 3TA A free half day event to provide self employed builders and small construction companies with practical help and advice on how to protect their health. Topics covered to include – noise & vibration, dust, drugs and alcohol awareness, wellbeing. The event will consist of talks and demonstrations with the opportunity to ask questions from those within the industry as well as HSE inspectors. This event is a must as the information given on the day will help you take action to protect your health in the future. To book a place at our Health and Well Being event, please complete the attached booking form. For any other enquiries contact Helen.taylor@hse.gsi.gov.uk Ammanford 2016 SHAD programme [557.46KB] 12 April 2016 Places Available Glasgow Refurbishment Event 12 April 2016 Cordia Learning Centre, 12 Edgefauld Drive, Glasgow, G21 4BB Free refurbishment, safety and health awareness event, Cordia Learning Centre, 12 Edgefauld Drive, Glasgow G21 4BB. If you have a construction or contracting company or are self employed and work in refurbishment then this event is a must. To book your place email Anne Chesney anne.chesney@hse.gsi.gov.uk or phone 0141 275 3064 Glasgow Refurbishment Event 12 April 2016 [835.61KB] 19 April 2016 Places Available Temporary Works in Construction 19th April 2016 – The Durham Centre, Belmont, Durham DH1 1TN Temporary Works (TW) are the parts of a construction project that are needed to enable the permanent works to be built, it is the link between design and construction. Usually the TW are removed after use, for example access scaffolds, props, shoring, excavation support, falsework and formwork, etc. TW may also include hoarding, signage, fencing and road plates. This half day event aims to promote awareness and knowledge of the importance of managing TW and to improve contractors’ management arrangements of TW. The target audience is supervisors, managers, directors and those responsible for TW. Temporary Works Flyer Booking Form [1.18MB] 26 April 2016 Places Available Good Health is Good Business – 26 April 2016 A FREE half day event at the Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ A free half day event to provide self employed builders and small construction companies with practical help and advice on how to protect their health. Topics covered to include – manual handling, hand arm vibration syndrome, dust, noise and stress in construction. For more information and instructions on how to book your place, please see the link below Good Health is Good Business 26 April 2016 [905.82KB] Source link
