UK
Ireland
Scotland
London
Construction News
23/04/2007
Interbuild On Track For Record Breaking Year
With over 700 exhibitors already committed and 71% of previous exhibitors back on board, Interbuild 2007 is on track to be the biggest it has been in recent years.
Henkel, JCB, JJ Smith, Manrose, Eleco, Gartec, Stewart Milne, Potton and British Gypsum are just some of the big name brands already confirmed, and as the build-up to the UK’s biggest building show begins, organisers are confident there will be more to come.
“The response so far has been phenomenal,” said Gordon Thomas, Event Director at Interbuild. “While we set ourselves some ambitious targets in 2006, we’re already on line to match these and more. This year’s show looks set to be the biggest we’ve seen in some time and that has to be a positive reflection on the industry as a whole.”
As well as an encouraging UK uptake, Interbuild 2007 is also seeing increased interest from international exhibitors. 80 individual companies, from across 23 countries have already snapped up space and there has been notable interest from a number of international trade groups. The Austrian Trade Commission, German Timber Council and Canadian High Commission - along with groups from the Far East, Denmark, Italy, Malaysia, Belgium and Portugal - have all signed-up for the five day event, keen to tap into the UK’s buoyant construction market.
The changes to this year’s format certainly seem to have struck a chord with the trade, both in the UK and further a field,” said Gordon.
“We know from previous market research that the return to the original autumnal slot (28 October – 1 November) coincides with a prime time for buyers in the industry. According to the survey of our 44,436 visitors and 1100 exhibitors in 2006, mid-autumn is the best time for UK buyers to source new products and services.”
A move to the larger exhibition halls (3/3a, 4 and 5) will also be beneficial. Better use of space and a redesigned layout will enhance the exhibitor and visitor experience by providing intuitive and rapid access to all areas.
“More time to obtain product and service information, and less time searching for stands is our overall aim,” added Gordon.
(CD)
Henkel, JCB, JJ Smith, Manrose, Eleco, Gartec, Stewart Milne, Potton and British Gypsum are just some of the big name brands already confirmed, and as the build-up to the UK’s biggest building show begins, organisers are confident there will be more to come.
“The response so far has been phenomenal,” said Gordon Thomas, Event Director at Interbuild. “While we set ourselves some ambitious targets in 2006, we’re already on line to match these and more. This year’s show looks set to be the biggest we’ve seen in some time and that has to be a positive reflection on the industry as a whole.”
-- Advertisement --
As well as an encouraging UK uptake, Interbuild 2007 is also seeing increased interest from international exhibitors. 80 individual companies, from across 23 countries have already snapped up space and there has been notable interest from a number of international trade groups. The Austrian Trade Commission, German Timber Council and Canadian High Commission - along with groups from the Far East, Denmark, Italy, Malaysia, Belgium and Portugal - have all signed-up for the five day event, keen to tap into the UK’s buoyant construction market.
The changes to this year’s format certainly seem to have struck a chord with the trade, both in the UK and further a field,” said Gordon.
“We know from previous market research that the return to the original autumnal slot (28 October – 1 November) coincides with a prime time for buyers in the industry. According to the survey of our 44,436 visitors and 1100 exhibitors in 2006, mid-autumn is the best time for UK buyers to source new products and services.”
A move to the larger exhibition halls (3/3a, 4 and 5) will also be beneficial. Better use of space and a redesigned layout will enhance the exhibitor and visitor experience by providing intuitive and rapid access to all areas.
“More time to obtain product and service information, and less time searching for stands is our overall aim,” added Gordon.
(CD)
Latest Construction News
05/02/2025
Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and ECF, a joint venture between Homes England, Legal & General, and Muse, have selected Vinci as the preferred contractor for Phase 1 of Stockport 8, a £350 million residential development west of Stockport town centre.
The decision follows a competi
05/02/2025
Vistry Group has finalised contracts for a significant housing development in Hinckley, Leicestershire, securing outline planning permission to deliver 475 new homes in the area.
The development, located east of Stoke Road and north of Normandy Way in the town's northern region, has a projected val
05/02/2025
Wilten Construction has been awarded a second Design and Build contract at Gateway 14 by client Gateway 14 Ltd and Jaynic.
The project involves the development of a state-of-the-art, three-storey Skills and Innovation Centre spanning 35,000 sq ft in the heart of Gateway 14. Designed to achieve BREE
05/02/2025
Knowsley Council has approved a major housing development in Kirkby, giving the green light to 800 new energy-efficient homes in the town's centre.
The decision also secures £7.7 million in Section 106 contributions from developer Barratt David Wilson Homes, further boosting local investment.
The
05/02/2025
Keepmoat Homes has announced plans to invest over £50 million in three new housing developments across Calderdale, aiming to deliver more than 200 new homes.
The developments, undertaken in partnership with Calderdale Council, form part of the North Halifax Transformation Programme, a local authori
05/02/2025
Essential renewal work at Skerne Road level crossing in Driffield has been completed. Over a six-day period, engineers replaced decades-old equipment, installing a state-of-the-art operating system, replacing the level crossing deck, and resurfacing the road.
The newly installed operating system is
05/02/2025
Construction firm GRAHAM is currently carrying out essential restoration work at the National Railway Museum in York, replacing the Grade II listed roof structure at Station Hall.
Originally built between 1875 and 1877 as a goods station, Station Hall now houses the museum’s six royal carriages.
05/02/2025
Mezzanine floors are commonly associated with additional storage or expanded floor space, but did you know they can also have a profound impact on employee productivity and morale? At Doity Engineering, we specialise in designing and installing mezzanine floors for
05/02/2025
Construction work is commencing on a new solar array at Weeton Barracks in Lancashire that will generate over one third of the site’s energy needs.
The work has been funded under the British Army’s Project Prometheus, a scheme that is increasing renewable energy across the army estate through inst
05/02/2025
The regeneration of Hartlepool's waterfront has reached a significant milestone with a £631,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The funding will support the development phase of the 'Tides of Change' project, aimed at transforming the visitor experience at the Museum of Hartlepool a
