{"id":145265,"date":"2024-11-01T07:49:44","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T07:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=145265"},"modified":"2024-10-31T13:54:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T13:54:20","slug":"ukcw-makes-welcome-return-birmingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/ukcw-makes-welcome-return-birmingham\/145265\/","title":{"rendered":"UKCW makes welcome return to Birmingham"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>UK Construction Week (UKCW) made a welcome return to the NEC in October, with a string of exclusive launches, a star-studded line-up of speakers, international pavilions from across the globe and a host of new features across three busy days<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UKCW Birmingham 2024 Day One Highlights\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3eHM6l14DT0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukconstructionweek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UKCW Birmingham<\/a> included high-profile names including the mayors of the West and East Midlands, Richard Parker and Claire Ward; Mace chief executive Mark<br \/>\nReynolds; architect and Channel 4 presenter George Clarke; and Amanda Long, chief executive of the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPi).<\/p>\n<p>Featuring six shows under one roof \u2013 Infrastructure, Roofing Cladding &amp; Insulation Expo (RCI Expo); Build X; Net Zero; Digital Construction; and Onsite On Hire \u2013 UKCW Birmingham was sponsored and supported by some of the industry\u2019s biggest names, including MERS, HotelPlanner, Reconomy, Build Warranty and The Hire Exchange With over 7,000 products on display from over 300 exciting exhibitors including Saint-Gobain, JCB, Swisspearl and Don &amp; Low, the multi award-winning show attracted a wealth of overseas exhibitors and visitors.<\/p>\n<h3>UKCW Show highlights<\/h3>\n<p>UKCW Birmingham highlights included the Net Zero Hub, sponsored by Reconomy and partnering with National Retrofit Hub, making its UKCW debut at the Birmingham show.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside this, the new Net Zero Trail showcased the latest innovations and sustainable practices driving the construction industry toward a net zero future.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere at the show, the mayors of the West Midlands and East Midlands both made highly anticipated appearances as keynote speakers at UKCW. Richard Parker and Claire Ward both gave a \u201cfireside chat\u201d Q&amp;A session, discussing their regions\u2019 own commitments and priorities when it comes to the construction industry.<\/p>\n<p>Also making its debut at the Birmingham show, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukconstructionweek.com\/onsite-on-hire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Onsite On Hire<\/a> showcased the very best tools, compact plant and equipment that can either be hired via independent hire\/rental outlets or purchased direct. Big name exhibitors include Speedy Hire, Hire Exchange,<br \/>\nMilwaukee, JCB and Makita.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_145275\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-145275\" style=\"width: 721px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-145275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0420-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Attendees at UKCW 2024 listen to a panel discussion \" width=\"721\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0420-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0420-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0420-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0420-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0420-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0420-1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0420-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0420-1-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0420-1-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0420-1-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0420-1-scaled.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-145275\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">UK Construction Week 2024. Image: Sam Frost \u00a92024 &#8211; www.samfrostphotos.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>High-profile speakers<\/h3>\n<p>UKCW featured an array of over 300 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/top-level-experts-join-first-ever-advisory-board-uk-construction-week\/141768\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high-profile speakers<\/a> across seven hubs, including Trudi Sully, UK and Europe lead &#8211; industrialised design &amp; construction, Mott MacDonald; Michael O\u2019Hagen, Keltbray managing director; and Nick Smallwood, Infrastructure Projects Authority chief executive.<\/p>\n<p>Another major debut at UKCW was the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukconstructionweek.com\/roofing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roofing, Cladding &amp; Insulation (RCI) Expo<\/a>, which showcased over 50 exhibitors including Insulfix, Easy-Trim, Fr\u00e9n\u00e9hard, SIG and Bov\u00e9.<br \/>\nSpeakers include representatives from Tata Steel Building Systems, Vector Leak Consultants and Wates Construction.<\/p>\n<h3>Role Models campaign<\/h3>\n<p>An annual feature of UKCW, the Role Models campaign, now in its seventh year, announced its three worthy winners. The campaign shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes and talented professionals in the construction industry.<\/p>\n<p>Winner of Rising Star was Bethany Collins from BPS Builders Merchants (Building &amp; Plumbing Supplies). Since joining the LEAP apprenticeship in 2022, she has swiftly advanced to area support manager, inspiring the next generation of construction professionals.<\/p>\n<p>The Pioneer award went to James Brown, head of digital manufacturing at Prodtex. As a true innovator, he drives digital transformation and helps companies embrace technologies like BIM and offsite construction.<\/p>\n<p>Paula McMahon, chartered civil engineer at Sir Robert McAlpine, was named the Role Models Icon winner for 2024. As lead engineer for Hinkley Point, she passionately champions sustainability and empowers professionals through her roles with ICE and WES.<\/p>\n<p>UKCW presents a series of Stand Awards at each of its shows, with this year\u2019s winners in Birmingham including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enterprise Estonia (Sustainability Initiative Award).<\/li>\n<li>Reader Cement Products (Best Space Only Stand).<\/li>\n<li>Saint-Gobain (Most Interactive Stand).<\/li>\n<li>Xylem Water Solutions (Best Shell Scheme Stand).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_145277\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-145277\" style=\"width: 682px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-145277 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0529-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Visitors and exhibitors talk at UKCW 2024\" width=\"682\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0529-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0529-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0529-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0529-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0529-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0529-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0529-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0529-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0529-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0529-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241001_SF0529-scaled.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-145277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">UK Construction Week Birmingham 2024.<br \/>Image: Sam Frost \u00a92024 &#8211; www.samfrostphotos.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sam Patel, divisional director \u2013 construction, said after the show: \u201cIt\u2019s been another incredible UK Construction Week; the new Onsite On Hire and RCI features have been really well received, and the feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike has been great.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDeals have been done, new contacts made and plenty of knowledge learned through our myriad talks and panel discussions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Exhibitor feedback was equally as positive. Troy Williams of Job Site Solutions, Milwaukee, said: \u201cIt\u2019s been a good few days, with some really conversations and leads. It was definitely worth us visiting. We\u2019ve spoken to everyone from one-man bands to big companies like Hinkley Point. It\u2019s great to get that mix and every viewpoint.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Chris Cartwright, sales manager of Gunn JCB, added: \u201cInterest has been phenomenal from a wide range of industries and applications, and every level from one man band to directors. It\u2019s nice to have a show where visitors have so much interest.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dates for the next two UKCW shows have already been announced. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukconstructionweek.com\/welcome-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UKCW London<\/a> runs from 7 to 9 May 2025 at ExCeL, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukconstructionweek.com\/welcome-birmingham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UKCW Birmingham<\/a> returns to the NEC from 30 September to 2 October 2025.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mk-custom-module-container\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UK Construction Week (UKCW) made a welcome return to the NEC in October, with a string of exclusive launches, a star-studded line-up of speakers, international pavilions from across the globe and a host of new features across three busy days<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":145268,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[304],"tags":[277,572,579,93645,465,617],"stakeholder_rel_tag":[],"contributor_rel_tag":[172916],"class_list":{"0":"post-145265","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-planning-construction-news","8":"tag-built-environment","9":"tag-housebuilding","10":"tag-infrastructure","11":"tag-net-zero","12":"tag-sustainable-construction","13":"tag-uk-construction-week"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.9 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>UKCW makes welcome return to Birmingham<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"UKCW made a welcome return to the NEC in October, with exclusive launches, a star-studded line-up of speakers and a host of new features\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/ukcw-makes-welcome-return-birmingham\/145265\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"UKCW makes welcome return to Birmingham\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"UKCW made a welcome return to the NEC in October, with exclusive launches, a star-studded line-up of speakers and a host of new features\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/ukcw-makes-welcome-return-birmingham\/145265\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Planning, Building &amp; 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