Events: 2011-2013 Worldwide trade shows and exhibitions


FEBRUARY SURFACE DESIGN SHOW 7 – 9 FEBRUARY 2012


Business Design Ctr, London surfacedesignshow.com The Surface Design Show grows in popularity every year for its innovative way of presenting surface solutions to the trade industry. The ‘Material Thinking’ theme, that was introduced in 2011 looks at the processes that go into the development of materials for design.


MARCH 100% DESIGN ECOBUILD ExCel, London


20 – 22 MARCH 2012 www.ecobuild.co.uk


The word ‘eco’ has eclipsed the construction world in a green veil of design ideas and Ecobuild is just the place to determine how you’re going to develop in a sustainable way for the future. With seminars and conferences that debate ‘green’ topics and challenge old conventions, the ExCel arena for 2012 is a great platform for emerging eco issues.


APRIL LIGHT + BUILDING Exhibition Centre, Frankfurt


15 – 20 APRIL 2012 (Messe Frankfurt)


www.light-building.messefrankfurt.com The Light + Building exhibition is a very influential date in the building and developing calendar. The show presents the latest innovations in the fields of lighting, electrical engineering and house and building automation across the six-day event. The main theme at Light+Building 2012 is energy efficiency.


MAY


GREENBUILD EXPO 2012 Manchester Central


9 – 10 MAY 2012 www.greenbuildexpo.co.uk


Greenbuild Expo is the UK's newest sustainable building and refurbishment event, an essential and informative event for the construction industry covering everything from training opportunities and renewable technologies to sustainable materials and legislation updates. Ignition 12 is an extension of the show, looking at new legislation on woodfuel technology.


BUILDING FUTURE EDUCATION 2012 9 – 10 MAY 2012 Business Design Ctr, London


buildingschools.co.uk


The Building Future Education event works to bring together the education sector to provide effective implementation of innovative educational policies, plans, spaces, technology and programmes; improving educational environments through live debate, discussion and networking. BFE UK is exclusively supported by Partnerships for Schools, soon to be the Education Funding Agency.


58 | 2012 | DEVELOPER & HOUSEBUILDER YEARBOOK | Earls Court, London


20 – 23 SEPTEMBER 2012 www.100percentdesign.co.uk


100% Design is passionate about design products and the contemporary design environment. With a packed schedule that covers something for architects, interior designers and specifiers, you’re sure to be inspired by the extensive and professional range of companies that exhibit every year. Kitchen and bathroom installations are a must-see at the event.


TIMBER EXPO Ricoh Arena, Coventry


25 – 26 SEPTEMBER 2012 www.timber-expo.co.uk


A dedicated show to the processes and production of timber in building projects, Timber Expo serves to identify and bring together the top players in the timber industry. Over three days new technologies, products and solutions will be brought to the table as architects, contractors and local authorities visit the show. The 2012 show plans to reveal the widest and most comprehensive display of applications for timber within the built environment.


OCTOBER


THE INFRASTRUCTURE SHOW NEC, Birmingham


OCTOBER 2012 www.infrastructure-show.com


The Infrastructure Show is a platform for civil engineers to explore, discuss and debate the latest innovations and challenges that are presented in today’s infrastructure. Industry insight and practical advice is shared in the keynote theatres, where professionals gather to discuss issues in the civils sector.


MAY 2013 PLANTWORX 14 – 16 MAY 2013


Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire www.plantworx.co.uk Live demonstrations and 100,000sqm of working machinery is what makes this show stand out in the construction sector. Plantworx is a biennial event that is dedicated to working machinery. Promoted by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) the PLANTWORX exhibition aims to provide a new showcase for construction equipment suppliers with leading construction brands and a wide variety of operated and none operated plant, tools, equipment and services.


IFSEC NEC, Birmingham


14 – 17 MAY 2012 www.ifsec.co.uk


An annual security event for the international marketplace, IFSEC covers access control, CCTV, fire safety, intruder alarms and integrated security networks. Bringing together over 25,000 security professionals, the show provides the latest innovations, new product launches and a fantastic opportunity to network.


SEPTEMBER


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