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Innovation and learning at this year’s Build Show The UK’s biggest show for tradespeople, housebuilders and contractors The Build Show, which forms the largest show as part of UK Construction
Week, returns for the third year to the Birmingham NEC, 10-12 October 2017, showcasing the latest products and solutions that support the sector. In light of recent tragic events, safety, quality and fire prevention in buildings has
become a topic for national debate and the industry needs clear, unbiased, factual guidance. The Build Show has taken the proactive step of providing this information in the form of one-hour workshops delivered by industry experts who will be covering topics from the latest regulation on building materials to advice on fire prevention. The Build Show will also
focus on educational opportunities for the sector with a ‘How to Theatre’ sponsored by providers of surface, personal and jobsite protection products, Trimaco,
that will feature product demonstrations and advice for SMEs. An Education Hub will offer CPDs in partnership with BSI, whereby attendees can benefit from learning new skills during the show. Other New features for 2017 include a Regional Development Hub, which will
explore development opportunities in the Northern Powerhouse, Midlands Engine, and major cities across the UK. A new and improved layout for 2017 will feature additional zones and theatres,
including Health and Safety, Windows & Doors, Roofing & Insulation, Tools, as well as the Builders Merchants Federation Pavilion, Offsite Theatre in association with the Modular and Portable Building Association, and the BIM Prospects Theatre delivered by BRE. A diverse range of exhibitors including Gripple, Jigtech, Knauf Insulation and Screwfix are already signed up to showcase the newest products and solutions for construction, with more signing up every day. Nathan Garnett, Event Director at Media 10, which runs the show, added:
“The Build Show 2017 comes at a crucial time when there are many questions in people’s minds over building safety, quality and regulation. The Build Show can provide the industry with a much-needed space to network, develop and learn.” For more information and free registration visit
www.buildshow.co.uk
Paul Bidwell Remembered The first Paul Bidwell Memorial Award was presented on the first evening of Plantworx 2017 to Altrad Belle. This worthy winner was judged to have demonstrated a real commitment to the success of Plantworx through its design, safe construction and delivery of an attractive stand complete with an informative working demonstration area. The selection was made by the Plantworx organisers who were greatly impressed by the creativity and enthusiasm of the Altrad Belle team. This new Plantworx Award recognises the long term contribution made to the UK construction plant industry by the well-liked Paul Bidwell who tragically died in May last year at the age of only 58. Having first worked for Poclain, Paul joined Manitou UK in 1988 and latterly, in his role of Marketing Manager, used to organise and manage the company’s many exhibition stands.
The Award presentation provided a good opportunity for colleagues and
friends to fondly remember Paul who was, for so many years, so much a part of the UK plant exhibition scene. Paul’s wife Rosie and his son James travelled from Verwood to Bruntingthorpe to personally hand the Award over to a very appreciative Altrad Belle team. At the handover, Rosie stated that Paul loved his job and was particularly passionate about Plantworx. During the well-attended award ceremony, CEA Chief Executive and
Plantworx Team Leader Rob Oliver stated that Paul was a very committed and valued colleague. Paul was one of the original members of the Plantworx ‘working- group’ and his extensive experience and informed advice really helped to shape the event. So it is apt that, with this Award, his cherished memory will live on.
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A look back at Plantworx 2017 The 3rd biennial Plantworx Construction Machinery Show, hosted by the CEA
(Construction Equipment Association), ended on 8th June, following an extraordinary three-day action-packed event! The show opened to torrential rain but it did not ‘stop play’ and hardy visitors
braved the elements and worked their way around the show taking shelter on the undercover trade stands. On day two there was glorious sunshine, however due to a large amount of footfall, mud was abundant, but this did not dampen the spirits of visitors who flocked through the gates to see the plethora of brand new equipment on display at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, Leicestershire. The Plantworx team has also reported more than12,300 visitors came through the gates over the three-days. Rob Oliver, chief executive of the CEA said, “We had two things dumped on us
at the show, three inches of rain on day one – and a General Election on day three! However, the spirit at the show shone through, and it achieved our goal of providing a successful business event for our industry. Our partnership with Primary Engineer really delivered with the showcase for school-age engineers in The Hub area.” Primary Engineer event at Plantworx… On the final day of the show more
than ten Leicestershire Primary and Secondary schools took part in the inaugural CEA/Plantworx Primary Engineer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) challenge, held in the new Plantworx ‘Hub’. The judges talked to schools about how they designed their projects and what
methods and preparation were used. The teams were also judged on their communication skills and the best theme of the day! The final part of the judging process for the Primary School (Apprentice Level 1) teams was to test their vehicles on a 12m x 4m ‘runway’ to see just how far, and how straight, they could travel. The Primary Schools who used batteries (Apprentice Level 2) in their vehicles were challenged to ascend a ramp. On-Site Awards at Plantworx… The awards were presented at the exhibitors’ reception which took place in
the Plantworx Hub on day two of the show. Earthmovers magazine were the sponsors of both the Best Operator Award
and the Best Demonstration Award. Editor Graham Black judged the awards at the event alongside Earthmovers Digger-Man, Nick Drew. Winner of the Best Operator Award was Mecalac’s Operator, Michael Gruffaz.
Graham said, “Michael demonstrated the unique features and benefits of the Mecalac 6MCR to its best advantage, to an experienced audience, who immediately saw the advantages of this multi-function product.” Winner of the Best Demonstration plot was Wacker Neuson, “Not only was
there a wide variety of product types working on Wacker Neuson’s demonstration plot – showcasing their full range – but there was a number of alternative driveline technologies featured.” Reported Graham. Fuchsia Exhibition Services were the sponsors of the Best Indoor
Stand and Best Outdoor Stand. The winner of the Best Indoor Stand was the Elsa s.r.l and LBW Machines stand in Pavilion A. Judging this category was Plantworx sales manager Angela Spink. “The Elsa/LBW stand was well thought out and there was a very impressive display of their product and an engaging demonstration. The stand was always busy and the stand personnel really showed enthusiasm and interaction with the visitors who came to their stand.” The Best Outdoor Stand was awarded to TJC Sales, a UK dealer for
Hidromek. Judge Angela Spink said, “The static part of the TJC Sales stand was well thought out and although simple – was very impressive. Home grown fresh flowers surrounded a garden shed in troughs – it was really inviting and a lot of thought went into the design.” The Best Onsite Contractor/Stand Build Award, sponsored by Plantworx, was
judged by the onsite ‘build-up’ team headed up by Nick Coleman. “Containex was a clear winner from the start,” said Nick. “From build up through to breakdown Containex and their contractor S&S Site Services did an excellent job.“ The final award of the show, the People’s Choice Award, was judged by the
visitors in the Hub area of the show, where all the Plantworx Innovation Award Winners were highlighted – many with their products on display. Visitors were invited to vote for their favourite product. JCB’s Hydradig was a clear winner. CEA chief executive, Rob Oliver, presented the Award to the JCB stand team on the final afternoon of the show. Well that’s it for another two-years. Here’s to the 2019 – Dates to be
Confirmed.
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