UK Construction Week, the largest gathering of the UK’s built environment community, will be returning to Birmingham on 10-12 October 2017.
The event, which will be held at the Birmingham NEC, is being supported by the CIOB and will include a line-up of speakers from organisations including Urban Splash, NHS, Heathrow, Cast Consultancy, Kier and Network Rail.
Panel discussions will include debates on the industry’s leading issues, including the housing shortage, diversity, how to tackle the skills crisis, building in a pre and post-Brexit Britain, and adopting modern methods of construction.
They will be anchored by leading journalists and industry commentators including architect and TV star George Clarke, award-winning broadcaster Steph McGovern and renowned architecture critic Tom Dyckhoff, while the individual shows will explore sector-specific issues and solutions.
Offsite construction will be a major theme, with a new dedicated offsite theatre and awards programme supported by the Modular and Portable Building Association and Structural Timber Association.
The show will also highlight innovation in the industry, whether it’s new ways of working, sustainable products or evolving technologies.
Nathan Garnett, event director at Media 10, which runs the show, said: “The UK’s construction industry is more topical than ever. Not only is it at the forefront of political debate and public opinion, it’s also clear that we’re moving towards a new age of innovation and change with topics such as off-site construction, modular and BIM driving so many conversations.
“This will be our biggest event to date, and we’re looking forward to bringing the industry together to debate, learn and do business, as well as showcase a diverse range of products and services.”
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