Styles, looks and trends at the Surface and Materials Show
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New innovative materials
UKCW’s theme this year is the ‘Future of Construction’. The Surface and Materials Show will bring the the future of materials to the show via its very own expo, MaterialDistrict.
MaterialDistrict is addressing the ever increasing pressure to produce designs that incorporate sustainability, circularity, saving energy, healthy environments, smart solutions, lightweight constructions and conceptual interiors. By showcasing 100 international materials that define the important role of the future of materials in the built environment, there is sure to be something to surprise and inspire.
Titled, ‘Materials that Matter’, MaterialDistrict’s Expo will showcase materials for internal and external use and will include lightweight composites, recycled plastic, engineered wood, natural materials and new resources that used to be considered ‘waste’.
The expo is aiming to educate as well as explaining functional properties of the materials as well as its aesthetics.
Nathan Garnett, UKCW event director, said:
“Leading international materials experts, MaterialDistrict will be at the heart of this year’s event. As we look to the future of construction, new innovations in materials that will be shown by MaterialDistrict Expo are a crucial part of the story, as the rate of change gathers pace in the sector. We know this will be a very popular addition for the architecture and design community.”
More to see and learn
Continuing the journey of inspiration is simple, just follow the Innovation Trail which is a self guided tour across UKCW. Visitors will find inspring exhibitors such as: Bruag, ANS Global, Finsahome, Furlong Flooring, Morland, Reco Surfaces and William Smith Group.
There is also a wide range of seminars with opportunities to expand your knowledge on:
• Transforming our experience of different spaces
• Future vision volume II: A trend and colour forecast for design in 2018/19
• Visual concrete: The rough with the smooth
• Bionic Buildings
The UKCW Stage will host high-level discussions around key industry issues and topics.
• RIBA president, Ben Derbyshire, will be joined by Nigel Ostime, Chris Langdon and Paul Nash, at RIBA: Building in Quality. Covering recent concerns and announcing the latest research, this is a talk not to be missed;
• Architect and TV presenter George Clark will lead panel discussions on stopping building failures and the digital future of construction;
• Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes, founder of AKKA Architects, will discuss how to innovate through interactions;
• Barbara Res, the project manager behind Trump Tower, will share her experiences as a female in construction and working with Donald Trump. Advanced booking is essential; and
• Lord David Blunkett will discuss how technology and diversity can turn the skills gap around.
There is also a wealth of CPDs available across all three days of the show. Booking is essential for these popular sessions and CPDs.
Downtime
Once inspiration has struck it’s time to unwind there are plenty of areas to relax. The Beer Festival is bigger than ever this year. Sponsored by Velux, this area features street food, live bands, a gin and fizz bar and rockaoke. FIX Radio will be broadcasting from there from all three days. There is also a central bar in Hall 11, sponsored by the Elliott Group and the Timber Bar in Hall 9 sponsored by Germany Trade & Invest.
Visitors keen to expand their knowledge industry-wide will also have access to the other UK Construction Week shows: Building Tech Live, Timber Expo, Civils Expo, Energy 2018, Plant & Machinery Live, HVAC 2018, Build Show, as well as Grand Designs Live on 10 and 11 October.
Free tickets are available from www.surfaceandmaterialsshow.co.uk and allow access to all UKCW shows.
Keep up-to-date via Twitter at @smshowUK or using the hashtag #SMShow2018.
More information.
UKCW’s theme this year is the ‘Future of Construction’. The Surface and Materials Show will bring the the future of materials to the show via its very own expo, MaterialDistrict.
MaterialDistrict is addressing the ever increasing pressure to produce designs that incorporate sustainability, circularity, saving energy, healthy environments, smart solutions, lightweight constructions and conceptual interiors. By showcasing 100 international materials that define the important role of the future of materials in the built environment, there is sure to be something to surprise and inspire.
Titled, ‘Materials that Matter’, MaterialDistrict’s Expo will showcase materials for internal and external use and will include lightweight composites, recycled plastic, engineered wood, natural materials and new resources that used to be considered ‘waste’.
The expo is aiming to educate as well as explaining functional properties of the materials as well as its aesthetics.
Nathan Garnett, UKCW event director, said:
“Leading international materials experts, MaterialDistrict will be at the heart of this year’s event. As we look to the future of construction, new innovations in materials that will be shown by MaterialDistrict Expo are a crucial part of the story, as the rate of change gathers pace in the sector. We know this will be a very popular addition for the architecture and design community.”
More to see and learn
Continuing the journey of inspiration is simple, just follow the Innovation Trail which is a self guided tour across UKCW. Visitors will find inspring exhibitors such as: Bruag, ANS Global, Finsahome, Furlong Flooring, Morland, Reco Surfaces and William Smith Group.
There is also a wide range of seminars with opportunities to expand your knowledge on:
• Transforming our experience of different spaces
• Future vision volume II: A trend and colour forecast for design in 2018/19
• Visual concrete: The rough with the smooth
• Bionic Buildings
The UKCW Stage will host high-level discussions around key industry issues and topics.
• RIBA president, Ben Derbyshire, will be joined by Nigel Ostime, Chris Langdon and Paul Nash, at RIBA: Building in Quality. Covering recent concerns and announcing the latest research, this is a talk not to be missed;
• Architect and TV presenter George Clark will lead panel discussions on stopping building failures and the digital future of construction;
• Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes, founder of AKKA Architects, will discuss how to innovate through interactions;
• Barbara Res, the project manager behind Trump Tower, will share her experiences as a female in construction and working with Donald Trump. Advanced booking is essential; and
• Lord David Blunkett will discuss how technology and diversity can turn the skills gap around.
There is also a wealth of CPDs available across all three days of the show. Booking is essential for these popular sessions and CPDs.
Downtime
Once inspiration has struck it’s time to unwind there are plenty of areas to relax. The Beer Festival is bigger than ever this year. Sponsored by Velux, this area features street food, live bands, a gin and fizz bar and rockaoke. FIX Radio will be broadcasting from there from all three days. There is also a central bar in Hall 11, sponsored by the Elliott Group and the Timber Bar in Hall 9 sponsored by Germany Trade & Invest.
Visitors keen to expand their knowledge industry-wide will also have access to the other UK Construction Week shows: Building Tech Live, Timber Expo, Civils Expo, Energy 2018, Plant & Machinery Live, HVAC 2018, Build Show, as well as Grand Designs Live on 10 and 11 October.
Free tickets are available from www.surfaceandmaterialsshow.co.uk and allow access to all UKCW shows.
Keep up-to-date via Twitter at @smshowUK or using the hashtag #SMShow2018.
More information.
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