Civils Expo 2017 highlights
the latest in
civil engineering and infrastructure
Civils Expo, the UK’s leading event dedicated
to civil engineering and infrastructure, will
once again bring together leading suppliers
of the latest technologies, systems and
products for the sector when it returns to
Birmingham NEC from 10-12 October 2017.
Visitors can expect new product launches,
the latest software demonstrations and
technical advice from a range of exhibitors
across the three-day event. A detailed
seminar programme will provide attendees
with an opportunity to learn about upcoming
significant projects as well as increase their
network with a range of business leaders
from across the industry.
The highlights of the show range from
launches of materials which will transform
building activity, to the latest efficient
technologies for management of site
activity, with more to be announced in due
course.
Exhibitors already signed up to launch new
products, showcase software and provide
technical advice include HS2, Groundforce
UK, CEMEX, Breedon Group, the Scaffolding
Association and Spire Environmental
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Consultants Ltd, and Bluebeam.
Leading figures from across the industry
will also attend the show, such as Crossrail,
Heathrow, BAM Nuttall, Kier, Transport for
the North and Highways England, where
they will debate the industry’s most pressing
topics and discuss the challenges and
opportunities currently facing the sector.
The seminar programme for Civils
Expo has been designed to inform and
educate visitors about the planning and
implementation of significant projects, as
well as introduce them to suppliers so they
can learn about new products, gain skills
and make long-lasting contacts.
One of the show’s biggest attractions
will be The Infrastructure Hub, which will
explore the process of planning, designing
and building a variety of projects from
road infrastructure and rail infrastructure
through to airports and seaports. Topics
such as future proofing infrastructure and
construction, sustainability in business,
drones, offshore wind turbines and
connecting Britain to the world post-Brexit
will be discussed at the show, while projects
that are having an important impact on
the sector such as Crossrail, Ordsall Chord
and Hinkley Point will be explored by those
leading them in front of a live audience.
To tackle the issue of building safety head
on, Civils Expo will also bring together
leading authorities to deliver free CPD advice
and guidance on key issues such as fire
prevention and safety in buildings; guidance
on sprinklers, fire doors and dampening;
health and safety and how to improve safety
through technology, as well as the latest
advice on cladding and other flammable
building materials.
For more information and free registration
visit www.civilexpo.co.uk/register