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NEW LONDON TRADE CONFEX FOCUSED ON MATERIALS
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MATERIALS 2017 IS THE new conference and exhibition focused entirely on the cuttingedge of material solutions for architecture , construction , and design . Offering a unique opportunity for architects , specifiers , and developers to meet face-to-face , engage in social conversation , and expand business relationships with top materials manufacturers , this event is a must-visit for all industry professionals .
Held at the ILEC Centre , London on the 25 and 26 April 2017 , Materials 2017 gathers leading construction professionals into one central venue , easily accessible via car or public transport . What ’ s more is that Materials 2017 is completely free to attend for delegates and competitive prices are available for sponsor and exhibitor packages .
A wide range of products - from ceramics , cement , stone , brick , and timber to glass , concrete , metal , and smart materials - will be featured , looking not only at their use in creating striking designs but also at alternative functionalities beyond their common purposes within building structures , envelope , façades and finishes . Seminar speakers from a number of the industry ’ s biggest actors have been confirmed to include names from Aecom , Arup , Tata Steel , and Saint- Gobain . The three conference areas at Materials 2017 provide huge potential for knowledgesharing in a highly tailored and intimate environment .
Serving as the ideal incubator for product sharing and procurement Materials 2017 will also be the home to a Meet
the Buyers platform , where 24 desks will be dedicated entirely to discussing , negotiating , and , ultimately , closing deals . These desks will be available to sellers on a daily or bi-daily basis at highly modest and attainable prices .
Event Director David Schindler said : “ Architects and contractors need to consider the form , space and light of buildings , and in order to create these with optimal design and efficiency they need to specify the best possible materials for the structures and facades of buildings .
“ Materials are developing so fast in terms of innovation , sustainability , and performance , it is vital that materials specifiers have the best possible and most up-to-date information to guide their design and construction techniques . This is the case both in terms of the educational content in the conferences and seminars at Materials 2017 , but also engaging directly with the product manufacturers within the exhibition .”
Register free now at www . materials2017 . co . uk / register
In Preview : Ecobuild 2017
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ECOBUILD RETURNS IN March with an overarching theme of regeneration , which will be brought to life through an immersive exhibition and conference programme that will redefine sustainability , identify future growth sectors and tackle the housing crisis .
This year ’ s show will see Ecobuild transformed into a ‘ city ’ – complete with a main street , distinct destinations and special feature attractions . Central to the experience will be Regeneration Drive , a boulevard running through the centre of the exhibition floor , linking different aspects of the show .
The Arena will be home to the Ecobuild Conference , staging a range of speeches from industry thought leaders and innovators across the three days .
Key speakers will include Lord Kerslake , Local Government Association and former head of the civil service and permanent secretary at the DCLG ; Julia Park , Head of Housing Research at Levitt Bernstein and Dr Diana Montgomery , Chief Executive at Construction Products Association . The conference sessions will range from focusing on addressing the housing crisis to the evaluation of offsite construction .
The show ’ s sustainability hub , City Hall , will be home to the UK-GBC and World Green
Building Council , representing the culmination of Ecobuild ’ s Redefining Sustainability campaign – which seeks to create an industry-wide understanding of sustainability objectives and drives , and a clear direction for the future .
The Gateway is where visitors can explore national and community infrastructure projects in partnership with ICE ( Institution of Civil Engineers ), as well as a separate theatre dedicated to Green Infrastructure . The Performance Lab , with building performance and energy content produced in partnership with CIBSE , Ecobuild ’ s Building Performance Partner , will focus on Smart Home and Smart Building technology .
In response to the increased Government and industry focus on offsite construction , Ecobuild has partnered with Explore Offsite to bring a significant showcase of the exciting opportunities offered by offsite technology in the future of construction . A series of daily masterclasses will be taking place at the event , with housing minister Gavin Barwell MP due to look at ways to utilise offsite technology to build 100,000 modular homes in a white paper over the course of this Parliament , in a bid to solve the UK housing crisis .
Free registration is now open or visitors , www . ecobuild . co . uk
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