Spotlight on industry growth and market priorities at Ecobuild 2016

Ecobuild returns in March with an increased and in-depth focus on the latest industry trends, challenges and opportunities – and how professionals from across the whole supply chain can capitalise on them… 

The 2016 event will see an evolved proposition for Ecobuild to focus on areas of industry growth and market priorities.

The UK’s largest show dedicated to construction and energy will provide visitors with access to invaluable industry insights and projections relating to all aspects of the construction sector through a mix of a high-level conference, CPD-accredited learning hubs and more than 800 exhibitors showcasing a range of new products, materials, solutions and services.   

Attracting more than 40,000 industry professionals from across the whole supply chain each year, Ecobuild is the leading exhibition and conference for the UK construction and energy market. It attracts a broad range of visitors from architects to civil engineers, facilities managers to quantity surveyors.   

The 2016 event will see an evolved proposition for the event to focus on areas of industry growth and market priorities such as housing, infrastructure, next generation innovation, technology and people. 

Dedicated days to Homes, Architecture and Next Generation 

Ecobuild 2016’s high-level conference is split into three daily streams. Supported by BRE, the first day’s stream of Homes explores the most pressing, divisive and important decisions that the industry must take in order to deliver comfortable, sustainable, resilient places and homes. What do new build and retrofitted homes and communities need to deliver and at what cost?   

The second day focuses on Architecture and looks at the changing role of the architect; the importance of architecture across the built environment; the need for change and some of the most interesting and inspiring architectural projects.   

The Next Generation day looks to the future; how smart technology, changing demographics and wellness will drive design and construction in the future as well as how to address the skills gap and attract young talent to the industry. Ecobuild’s most exploratory, provocative and inspiring day, it is a must for all those with an interest in what’s next. 

Ecobuild’s essential educational offering 

Ecobuild 2016 will also feature six CPD-accredited learning hubs – Building Performance, Design, Energy, #BuildCircular, Infrastructure Revolution and Digital Building. A highly-provoking seminar programme, it will provide visitors and exhibitors with the know-how to do their jobs better and the ability to make more informed decisions to address these challenges.   

The programme will be delivered by industry-leading figures and organisations including Architype, Glenn Howells Architects, Marks & Spencer, British Land, Jones Lang LaSalle, BRE, ICE, Zero Carbon Hub and Willmott Dixon Energy Services. 

Focus on increasing resource efficiency 

Resource is a show that is co-located with Ecobuild. It is devoted to increasing resource efficiency across all aspects of the construction industry and beyond. Resource is unique in its focus and scale, being the largest learning and networking opportunity for businesses and public sector bodies looking to reduce waste and reuse materials, recovering value from what was traditionally waste.   

Resource brings experts from across the sector together in one place, providing a range of thought-provoking content for all construction professionals – from designers and manufacturers to retailers, recyclers and local authorities.   

The newly introduced #BuildCircular theatre acts as the learning, innovation and networking hub for those interested in exploring which circular economy principles could and should be adopted in the built environment, from building design, materials lifecycle thinking and construction through to intelligent demolition.   

#ThinkCircular, the main stage debate of Resource, will examine practical, achievable, economically viable ways to adopt circular economy models. The largest and most comprehensive event of its kind, it is the global epicentre of learning and debate – an opportunity to further strategy and approach to resource efficiency that will generate new revenue and reduce the costs of waste.   

Reflecting the construction industry, Ecobuild is constantly evolving, ensuring that it continues to provide relevant, dynamic content and create opportunities to make new connections.   

Visitors will find a wealth of specialist support and solutions – and much more besides – at Ecobuild 2016. The show is co-located with Resource, the leading resource efficiency event, from 8-10 March at London’s ExCeL.

Find out more in the February 2016 issue of ABC+D Magazine