Construction conferences and local CPD events 2019
Watch this space for events and conferences being held by local authorities and organisations outside LABC. Expect to see construction industry-related talks, discussions, networking opportunities and local authority CPD events. For LABC-run events, courses and workshops visit our What's on page.
Plastics in Construction
Thursday 28 February 2019, London South Bank University
The ASPB's third annual conference addresses the thorny issue of plastics in the construction industry and the challenges its becoming evident will have to be faced in the coming years. Keynote speakers include environmentalist and yachtswoman Emily Penn and Professor Sean Smith, Director of Sustainable Construction, and tickets are available at a specially discounted rate for local authority employees.
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Futurebuild
Tuesday 5 - Thursday 7 March 2019, ExCel, London
Futurebuild 2019 brings together opinion-shapers, decision-makers and product innovators under a common purpose to explore the latest technologies and approaches, and debate the biggest issues facing the built environment – now and in the future – both in the UK and overseas.
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Encouraging Women into Construction
Friday 8 March, Wales (various locations)
The aim of the events are to showcase some of the amazing career paths to girls (year 8/9 upwards) from across Wales that are available within the construction industry with opportunities to take part in a range of interactive activities with construction employers and listen to keynote speeches.
Apprenticeship Jobs Fair
Saturday 9 March, Plymouth
Building Plymouth and the Plymouth Manufacturers Group are hosting their annual apprenticeship showcase event where you'll have the opportunity to talk to employers about the world of construction and manufacturing, demonstrations, sample products and competitions.
UK Concrete Show
Wednesday 20 – Thursday 21 March, NEC Birmingham
Now in its ninth consecutive year, the show has the UK's biggest selection of concrete related products, equipment and services.
The Health & Safety Event
Tuesday 9 – Thursday 11 April, NEC Birmingham
A networking and educational opportunity to anyone responsible for running a safe and efficient workplace, anywhere in the UK.
The Welsh Construction Show
Wednesday 10 April, Cardiff City Stadium
The Welsh Construction show brings suppliers and trades together under one roof for a day of learning and connecting. You'll find everything relating to construction including new and innovative products and services, industry experts and advice and support – all to help your business grow.
Thermal Efficiency Seminar by Actis Insulation
Saturday 27 April, Scandia-Hus HQ, East Grinstead, West Sussex
Actis sales manager for the South East and South London, Liane Bayliss, will be discussing the merits of Actis Hybrid insulation at a Scandia-Hus open day. Scandia-Hus is a Swedish timber framer that uses Actis Hybrid products in many of the homes it builds every year.
To book a place please contact Scandia-Hus product research and site co-ordination manager Jeannette Cooper at JC@scandia-hus.co.uk or on 07591 207389.
Tall Buildings Conference
Tuesday 30 April, 99 City Road Conference Centre, Inmarsat, London, EC1Y 1AX
The conference will highlight design and building technology innovation in the UK high-rise sector – facilitating learning and knowledge transfer plus providing a platform for discussion and debate.
The event is aimed at: major city developers, investors, local authorities, and architects, engineer and contractors that are focusing on the delivery of tall buildings.
To book a place visit https://tallbuildingsconference.co.uk/
Women in Construction Summit
Thursday 16 May, Olympia, London
Join 1,000 of the UK's most inspirational women in construction to maximise your career potential, gain deep insight into the latest trends and revolutionise the industry.
Inspire Summit (Diversity and Inclusion in UK Construction, Engineering & Housing)
Wednesday 5 June, Manchester
Returning for its third year and over the course of a one day conference (awarding 5 CPD points) you'll hear from industry leaders on diversity, inclusion and innovation on how to inspire a new generation – irrespective of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability – to embrace a career in the building industry.
Offsite Manufacture Conference & Exhibition
Thursday 13 June, Harrogate Convention Centre, Manchester
The inaugural Offsite Manufacturing Conference & Exhibition will bring together over 400 leaders from the property, development, infrastructure and construction industries to drive forward the modular and offsite manufacturing agenda.
Institution of Fire Engineers CPD event (North East Midlands Branch)
Friday 28 June, National Space Centre, Leicester
This will be a full day event with a number of speakers covering linked subjects on investigation, human behaviour, professional competence and technology update. The event will provide valuable formal CPD to those involved in these areas from subject matter experts. Whilst this event will have wide appeal, we envisage particular interest from Fire and Rescue Service and private sector fire investigators, fire risk assessors, fire specialists in the health and social care sectors, building control professionals and fire safety engineers.
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Housing 2019
Returning for its third year and over the course of a one day conference (awarding 5 CPD points) you'll hear from industry leaders on diversity, inclusion and innovation on how to inspire a new generation – irrespective of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability – to embrace a career in the building industry.
National Housing Summit 2019
Wednesday 25 – Thursday 26 September, Barbican, London
Join the leading event that reunites the entire industry for two days of unrivalled housing content and networking. Working together to deliver positive changes in housing.
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South East Construction Expo
Thursday 26 September, Haywards Heath
Come along to meet construction professionals and maintain long-term business relationships with business leaders across the industry.
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UK Construction Week
Tuesday 8 – Thursday 10 October, Haywards Heath
The UK’s largest built environment event, UK Construction Week (UKCW), is free to attend and consists of nine shows: Timber Expo, Build Show, Civils Expo, Plant & Machinery Live, Energy 2019, Building Tech Live, Surface & Materials Show and HVAC 2019 running from 8-10 October and Grand Designs Live which is open to the trade on 9-10 October.
Offsite Construction Show
Wednesday 20 – Thursday 21 November, ExCel, London
Bringing together professionals from design, construction and innovation. 100 exhibiting companies expected and over 100 product groups, with everything from Building Materials, Composite Panel Manufacturers to Design and Consultancy, Engineering and construction consultants, Modular Construction, LSF Structures, Hybrid Products, Precast concrete and Timber Frame Manufacturers.
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London Build Expo
Wednesday 27 – Thursday 28 November, Olympia, London
London Build is a leading construction show in the UK which is free to attend and features 500+ speakers, 350+ exhibitors, 25,000+ pre-registered attendees and extensive networking. London Build covers the latest construction, development and opportunities in the Greater London region and across the United Kingdom.
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National Engineering & Construction Recruitment Exhibition
Friday 30 – Saturday 1 December, NEC Birmingham
An opportunity to meet some of the best engineering and construction companies in the world. Each exhibition is packed with useful workshops, advice sessions and presentations to make sure you're fully prepared for your next step.
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Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Various dates and locations: Birmingham, Surrey, London, Harrogate, Somerset, Farnborough
Hear specialists talk about everything from plot finding to perfecting interiors. Get personalised advice on your project. Discover brands showcasing a vast range of products. With a calendar of events spanning the UK, each Homebuilding & Renovating Show is a hub of building and renovating expertise.
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Swiftclean Air, Water and Fire Compliance Awareness Seminars
Various dates and locations
The problem with some challenges is that they're invisible day to day.
Either they are hidden away inside ductwork, as with fire dampers or grease in kitchen extract systems; or they are genuinely undetectable to the naked eye, as in the case of legionella bacteria in water.
Swiftclean run free seminars at your premises to help you stay compliant.
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Civicance Builders Merchants events
Civicance Ltd, in partnership with local builder’s merchants Jewson, Dutton, MKM, and Travis Perkins, launches a brand new Building Regulations Surgery event.
The planned events, 23 in total planned over the next year, will provide an opportunity for local builders or members of the public to discuss current and future projects with a fully qualified Building Control Surveyor.
In addition to speaking to a Building Control Surveyor on the day, the Civicance Customer Coordination Team will also be in attendance to give free impartial advice on planning support & other various additional services that will help with any development projects.
An event will take place between 8am-12pm every two months at the 4 selected branches across Cheshire East to ensure availability for all, with the first events to be delivered in November.
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