Visitors to will be able to explore sections dedicated to听Build, Infrastructure, Roadmap to Net Zero, CPD, Robotics, Digital Construction and Offsite. Exhibitors include Biffa, Topcon,听Containex, SDS, Hanson Plywood,听Expedeon, Celsa Steel UK and HP Construction Services. 听
With the current RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete)听schools crisis dominating headlines, the issue of building safety is once again a major talking point 鈥� and will feature heavily at UKCW Birmingham. The building safety seminar, workshop and speaker programme will run for the duration of the show at the NEC from 3rd to听5th October, and听will feature many of the leading experts and key voices in the industry, including听Dame Judith Hackitt, who led the post-Grenfell Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety.听
UKCW show director Nathan Garnett said: 鈥淐onstruction is often criticised for being too disparate, lacking collaboration, not addressing its skills crisis, reverts to protecting the bottom line,听is scared of听innovation and too often ignores safety and environment.听We鈥檒l tackle key issues head on 鈥� including mental health, fire safety and the skills gap. If you work in any part of the industry, you cannot afford to not be at UKCW Birmingham.鈥�
The show will be opened by architect and Channel 4 TV presenter George Clarke听and is championed by partners and sponsors such as Autodesk, Salesforce, Northgate,听Conquip, Find It听InBirmingham, CIOB, BMF and NFB.
Panel discussions and seminars will include:听
鈼徧齀nfrastructure Hub听鈥� sponsored by听ConquipEngineering Group 鈥� highlights digitalisation and improving quality and sustainability, this hub will deliver a three-day programme for those working on infrastructure projects of case studies, debates, networking opportunities, and keynote speeches on crucial issues.
鈼徧鼶igital Construction Hub听鈥� sponsored by Oracle 鈥� the centre piece of innovation at UKCW. This hub will deliver a series of presentations and panel discussions including topics such as Information Management using BIM.
鈼徧鼵PD Hub听鈥� sponsored sessions by Pure Vista, Blossom Mental Health Training, Quadrant (QAI Services UK), BP Collins and Lesniak Swann听鈥� includes more than 150 CPD hours across the three days.
鈼徧齊obotics Theatre听鈥� sponsored by HP Construction Services 鈥� showcases the latest in robotics and automation, from little robots on wheels to exoskeletons and big robotic arms.
鈼徧鼵ulture Change Hub听鈥� a focus on improving inclusivity within the built environment, wellbeing and mental health and professional development.
Timber Expo will bring together architects, clients and contractors to showcase all that timber has to offer. It's the UK鈥檚 largest showcase event for wood听and timber in construction, covering structural timber frames, sawmills, merchants, glulam, SIPs, CLT, fixings and fastenings, timber cladding, doors and windows, mouldings, skirtings, and flooring products.听
The Sustainability Hub is the heart of Timber Expo. The hub programme will tackle the issues, layout strategies and case studies to help the sector reach its net zero targets. Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the Structural Timber Association, will be speaking on 3rd听October about the Net Zero Strategy and England Trees Action Plan to increase the safe use of timber in construction as part of wider measures to reduce carbon in the built environment and stimulate demand for tree planting.听
Robotics,听sustainability听and productivity will all be highlighted in the r Future Lab. This year will be a showcase of technology, disruptors and change-makers who are at the leading edge of innovation in the industry. Each product featured in Future Lab is part of a step in building a home or听building:听from AI supported tools, CO2 reducing products and performance enhancing building materials
To register for UKCW Birmingham for free, go to 听
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