The Mayors of the West Midlands and East Midlands have both been confirmed amongst the high-profile speakers at this year’s UK Construction Week (UKCW), the UK’s biggest event for the construction industry, taking place in Birmingham between 1st – 3rd October.
The talk, due to be delivered on 1st October will highlight the Mayors’ dedication to inclusive development, ensuring no one is left behind, and the importance of skills building and investment in the construction sector.
With more names to be announced in the coming weeks, the first set of industry leaders and high-profile names from the construction sector confirmed for UKCW include: George Clarke, Architect, Broadcaster, Writer and Campaigner, Channel 4 and MOBIE; Richard Cook, Group Director of Development, Clarion Housing Group; Trudi Sully, UK and Europe Lead - Industrialised Design & Construction, Mott MacDonald; Robert Candy, Chief Executive, Scaffolding Association; Ron Lang, Regional Director, AtkinsRealis; Yetunde Abdul, Head of Climate Action, UK Green Building Council; Amanda Long, Chief Executive, Code for Construction Product Information (CCPi); and many others.
With this year’s theme of ‘Growth’, UKCW Birmingham will examine a wide range of topics over three days of insight, innovation and inspiration across its number of hubs and areas.
Featuring over 200 exhibitors, more than 300 seminars, CPD sessions and workshops, and over 300 thought leaders and keynote speakers, visitors to the show can explore a wealth of specialist areas, including Onsite On Hire, Roofing, Cladding and Insulation Expo, Digital Construction Hub, Live Demo Theatre, Infrastructure Live, Build X, Skills & Training Hub and Culture Change Hub.
Sam Patel, divisional director – construction, comments: “To secure not one but two of the UK’s regional mayors is a major coup for UKCW and we anticipate a lively discussion when they take to the stage. With such a diverse cross section of experienced professionals speaking at UKCW Birmingham, visitors are in for one of the most educational and insightful shows yet.”
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