Professionals from across the construction industry have warned that any boost in productivity offered by the Conservative government’s Northern Powerhouse plan is threatened by a lack of available workers on the ground, according to research conducted by UK Construction Week. The concept, which involves the extension of devolution deals to …
Read More »Careers Under the Spotlight at the UK Construction Week
As students across the country get stuck into the new academic year, UK Construction Week is celebrating education and training of all kinds – highlighting that there is more than one way to build a successful and rewarding career in construction. Key to this is the UK Construction Week Career …
Read More »Tradesmen Set to Profit at UK Construction Week
Tradesmen visiting the UK’s largest construction event this October at the NEC in Birmingham can look forward to a whole raft of benefits that will help them make more money, learn new skills and grab a bargain. With exclusive deals from the industry’s biggest names only available to visitors of …
Read More »Construction Trades Call for Government Support
Tradesmen have called on the government to protect the industry from future recessions, as part of a roundtable discussion hosted by UK Construction Week in association with Checkatrade. The event, which was chaired by TV personality and Checkatrade Ambassador Craig Phillips, brought together a cross-section of tradesmen from around the …
Read More »UKCW's Roll Call of Recognisable Names
With just weeks to go before the industry heads to Birmingham for UK Construction Week, planning a visit around the comprehensive seminar schedule is vital. Delivering high-level insights into the key issues facing the construction industry from a raft of recognisable names, the Main Stage seminar programme is integral to …
Read More »BIM Under the Spotlight at UK Construction Week
With the horizon for mandatory BIM on government procured projects looming ever closer, the seminar programme for the BIM Prospects Theatre at the Build Show, is going from strength to strength. Taking place as part of UK Construction Week at the Birmingham NEC this October, the BIM Prospects …
Read More »Work Hard, Play Hard at UK Construction Week
Offering a complete business and networking package, UK Construction Week is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a casino night in partnership with Construction Enquirer and a beer festival to help visitors and exhibitors relax and unwind at the show. Taking place on the first night of …
Read More »UK Construction Week – Britain’s Newest, Biggest Building Expo
With one of the largest economies in Europe and a growing demand for housing the UK is always a busy place for the construction industry. The country also has a major global influence, with British companies among the leaders in many fields of manufacturing and project management. Now all of …
Read More »UK Construction Week – Plant & Machinery Live at the NEC
The UK is one of the world’s top five economies and has a steadily growing population, so it’s no surprise that it has a busy and innovative construction sector. That means it also has some well-established construction shows, but with the scale of the industry there’s room for some more …
Read More »The Reclaimed Flooring Company has Surface & Materials Live Covered
Surface & Materials Live, part of UK Construction Week – the largest construction trade event in the UK – has announced that the Reclaimed Flooring Company will be joining its exhibitors at the show. For specifiers and designers seeking inspiration across the aesthetic, texture and performance of the surfaces they …
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