The Building Centre and the CIOB have a few upcoming events for your calendars.
The Building Centre is hosting an upcoming evening event titled Energy Conversations – Mind the Gap. The talk will take place on 22 May and features several guest speakers. The discussion will examine the difference between the predicted and actual energy performance of buildings.
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The ARC (Architectural, Retail and Commercial Lighting) Show is back. This year the show will take place at the ExCel in London on 19th – 21st May. The show is intended for lighting specifiers including architects, interior designers, lighting designers, retailers and other contract buyers.
Exhibitors at the ARC Show include:
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Looking for design and decorating inspiration for your home?
The KBB (Kitchen, Bed and Bath) London show will be taking place at the ExCeL on 19 – 21 May.
Exhibitors include:
• KBB Daily
• FIRA International Ltd
• K&B News
• And many more!
The show also features seminars, the Innovation Awards and plenty more.
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Kick-start your build or reno project!
The Scottish Homebuilding and Renovating Show will take place 18-19 May at the SECC in Glasgow.
The 2013 show features:
• Ask the Experts
• Home Improvement & Interiors Pavilion
• Dulux Design Service
• And, of course, exhibitors galore!
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The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) is offering an upcoming 1-day course on sustainable construction.
BUILDING BETTER: Driving Sustainable Construction will take place on 16th May at Brunel Way Dartford, Kent.
The course is part of the Green Building Series. It is intended for built-environment professionals and will provide 6 CPD hours.
Topics to be covered include:
• Drivers for sustainable construction
• Integrating design and construction
• Sustainable construction in practice
Working Well Together (WWT) is hosting an upcoming groundworks event.
Groundworks Safety and Health Day (SHAD) will be taking place at the Pentwyn Leisure Centre in Cardiff on 15th May.
Topics covered include:
• ground support
• quick hitches
• cable detection
• traffic management
Find out more on the event flyer (pdf) or visit the WWT site
Out with the old – and in with the new!

In preparation for his new garden shed, A. Kingscott needed someone to lay the groundwork. He visited myhammer.co.uk and was quickly connected with Andrew Allardice (My Garden of Eden).
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See what is up-and-coming in the world of construction at PlantWorx – the “UK’s Dedicated Working Construction Expo”! The show will take place on 14th – 16th May at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.
The expo is promoted by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) and is intended for construction professionals, machine operatives, tool hire and construction sales companies and contractors. Take a look at the typical visitor profile.
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The Safety and Health Expo will be taking place on 14th – 16 May at the NEC Birmingham. With the support of the IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety & Health), RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) and BSIF (The British Safety Industry Federation) – this is your one-stop for all things health and safety in the workplace.
This expo is being held in conjunction with Protection and Management Week and will coincide with:
• The Facilities Show
• FIREX International
• IFSEC International
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