The Build Show 2018 offered installers and independent tradespeople a significant opportunity to benefit from fresh ideas, product knowledge as well as best-practice techniques. This all took place under one roof at Birmingham’s NEC between 9 – 11 October as part of UK Construction Week (UKCW). 
Big Wipes adds colour to The Build Show
UK Construction Week was joined by BBC Breakfast, who made sure they also filmed the most colourful stand at the show: the Big Wipes stand! We demonstrated to visitors that when you take into account the potential cost of damage caused by spillages and leaks of building & construction materials, using Big Wipes cleaning wipes actually saves a company more than they cost. A spill or accidental leak of any material can lead to complaints, costly call backs or a delay in a job being signed off as complete. Above all, this could all combine to impact negatively on the company’s reputation.
What was the Build Show all about?
The Build Show is an unmissable event for specialist trades and SME builders. It brings the latest products, ideas and manufacturers to one place and is broken down into specific sections to make the search easier.
The Build Show 2018 organisers stated: “With the construction industry moving at a speed never seen before, it’s easy to feel left behind. The ‘Future of Construction’ theme therefore endeavoured to bring professionals up-to-speed and ahead of the game. In particular, we offered a collection of knowledge, information and products that would take months to gain from anywhere else.”
“Furthermore, The Future of Construction Hub provided an immersive opportunity to discover digital construction, 3D printing, robotics, AI and AR and modern methods of construction first hand and learn how they will shape the built environment in years to come.”
- One constant in the industry is the importance of knowledge. Visitors to the Build Show could certainly learn from the very best in the industry by booking onto:
- Free CPD sessions across UKCW covering topics such as fire doors, with the British Woodworking Federation and the role of daylight and ventilation, with VELUX.
- Other free CPD sessions included: construction site safety, construction upskilling and retrofit from the BRE Academy.
- The Access Industry Forum’s Working at Height Stage hosted 40-minute CPD sessions on staying safe, working tall.
- Various other Health and safety sessions.
UK Construction Week
- With nine industry-specific shows concurrently under one roof, UKCW was brimming with opportunities and activities for installers and independent tradespeople. Some of these included:
- The Timber Expo, supported by TRADA.
- The UKCW Stage, with high-level discussions and speakers including Barbara Res, the project manager behind Trump Tower, sharing her experiences as a female in construction and working with Donald Trump.
- The Role Models campaign winner announcement live on the UKCW Stage.
- The Central Bar, located in Hall 9, sponsored by Elliott Group.
- The Beer Festival, sponsored by Velux, with street food, rockaoke, a gin and fizz bar, and FIX Radio.