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SHOW PREVIEW UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK 4-6TH OCTOBER 2022

UKCW BIRMINGHAM ANNOUNCES PACKED PROGRAMME OF SEMINARS AND CPD SESSIONS

Details of a packed programme of seminars, CPD talks and careers presentations have been announced for UK Construction Week Birmingham (UKCW Birmingham), one of the UK’s largest events for the built environment, which returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 4 to 6th October 2022.

Seminars at UKCW will focus on a myriad of topics including skills, social value, business, innovation and regulation, major projects, procurement and housing – complemented by 20 dedicated CPD sessions across the three days, covering everything from supply chain resilience to the Building Safety Act.

Officially opened by Architect and Channel 4 Presenter George Clarke, UKCW Birmingham is the must-attend construction event this autumn and is expecting around 25,000 attendees.

UKCW Birmingham will see over 6000 products on display from over 300 exciting exhibitors including Bosch, Schneider Electric, Google, Graco Distribution, Wavin, Cemex, Hanson Plywood and many more. This year, the multi-award-winning show has also attracted an abundance of overseas exhibitors, including brands from as far afield as Australia, India, Norway, Turkey and the UAE.

The 2022 show has an even stronger emphasis on future development in the industry. This year’s theme is Celebrating Culture Change in Construction and will be present throughout the show, backed by all the industry’s leading organisations, including AICO, Bosch, Hanson, Northgate and Quadrant Building.

Seminar highlights

Day one

Skills: UKCW Birmingham will look at the skills agenda, and the solutions that have been found by industry leaders, such as Rick Lee OBE, Chief People Person at Willmott Dixon, who was instrumental in securing the RICS Inclusive Employer Quality Mark for the tier one contractor

Social value: Ann Bentley, Global Board Director at Rider Levett Bucknall and board member of the Construction Leadership Council, has led the way on bringing about behaviour change and unlocking social value through changes in the construction process. She will give her reflections on the launch of the value toolkit and what it can do for the sector.

Day two

Business, innovation and regulation:

Including the new Building Safety Act, the ongoing digital revolution, and the challenges facing the supply chain brought about by the pandemic and war in Ukraine

Economic outlook: What does the economic outlook for the sector look like? Top economists Professor Noble Francis, Economic Director at the Construction Products Association, and Tom Hall, Chief Economist at Barbour ABI, will offer crucial information for those planning the months ahead.

Day three

Major projects, procurement and

housing: Bringing together the solutions from the conference programme to the biggest challenges of the day. These include retrofitting the majority of UK housing stock, creating net infrastructure, and a look into the regional opportunities in the West Midlands region enabled by HS2 and its satellite projects.

Furthermore, the careers centre will offer visitors an array of informative talks aimed at those interested in a career in construction, whether that be graduates, students in further education, or those looking at a career change.

To register for UKCW Birmingham for free, go to ukcw-birmingham-2022.reg. buzz/pr.

SHOW PREVIEW

THE FLOORING SHOW 18-20TH SEPTEMBER 2022

THE FLOORING SHOW RETURNS FOR MILESTONE YEAR

From 18 to 20th September, The Flooring Show will be returning to the Harrogate Convention Centre for what promises to be its biggest and best show yet. One of the UK’s largest events dedicated to the flooring industry will be marking its 60th birthday and the organising team are determined to ensure this milestone does not go uncelebrated.

Sustainability

There is no doubt that demand for sustainable solutions within the flooring industry has become a major focal point for today’s consumer. With plenty of new green and sustainable developments on offer from exhibitors, visitors will be able to make the right purchasing decisions for their end-consumer.

60 incredible years

60 years does not come around too often and that is why this year The Flooring Show will be looking back at shows that have been and gone as well as the people that have made this event so special. The team are delighted to be able to bring the industry together for such a momentous occasion.

Following a successful event in 2021, this year’s show is all about celebration. The sector’s resilience has been stalwart for the past two and a half years and The Flooring Show 2021 was all about bringing the industry back together under one roof,” says Event Director, Alex Butler. “Our 2022 event will be a celebratory affair, as we mark 60 years of The Flooring Show. It’s an extraordinary milestone that we look forward to celebrating with exhibitors and visitors from across the country for what promises to be three days of business and innovation.”

2022 exhibitor line up

Across the three-day show, visitors will be able to meet with hundreds of brands including big names that people know and love, including Abingdon Carpets, Adam Carpets, Associated Weavers, Ball & Young, Berry Alloc, Bostik, Cavalier Carpets, Cormar Carpet Company, Furlong Flooring, Hanson Plywood, Interfloor, Kellars, Lano N.V, Likewise Floors, QA Flooring Solutions, Penthouse Carpets and Victoria Carpets & Design Floors, to name just a few.

Visitors can expect to see new ranges from all exhibitors across all types of flooring including carpet, laminate, LVT, wood, vinyl, cork and grass for contract and retail markets. Alongside the returning brands, there will be plenty of new exhibitors, keen to meet with visitors and introduce them to their ranges. Confirmed names include Carpenters Limited, Kahrs, LX Hausys, Riviera Home UK, Tremco and Verhoek Europe, plus many more.

What to expect for 2022

Innovation

This year’s exhibitors will be showcasing new ranges and products that put innovation at the forefront and visitors will be able to see these in action at the Demo Zone. The Wool Trends Centre will be displaying the latest developments in the wool industry, whilst the NICF’s Fitter of the Year competition returns, with competitors putting their skills to the test.

SHOW ESSENTIALS:

Dates: Sunday 18 to Tuesday 20th September 2022 Opening hours: Sunday 9:30-17:30 | Monday 9:30-17:30 | Tuesday 9:30-15:00 Venue: Harrogate Convention Centre, King’s Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA Parking: Free parking at the venue (limited availability) Entry: The Flooring Show is a tradeonly event and is free for industry professionals. Register for your complimentary pass at theflooringshow.com today.