The 2022 show was a resounding success with the UK’s most important offsite construction event once again proving to be a central hub to network, do business and learn about the many ways offsite technology is changing the built environment.
This year Offsite Expo hit a record attendance, with 3,462 delegates visiting 130+ exhibition stands and feature builds promoting the various offsite systems, technologies, and services with many attending the seminars and masterclasses that were equipped with 100+ industry expert speakers. “Offsite Expo has been a really good show this year,” said Adam Salt, Business Development Manager – A Proctor Group. “We’ve had lots of quality relevant people come to our stand. It’s been one of the best shows we have attended… it’s all been business and we have enjoyed it very much.”
Offsite Expo was developed as a platform for endless networking and creating new business opportunities. At the heart of the event, the Offsite Connect Buyers and Specifiers Forum, sponsored by Kiss House and James Latham, was open exclusively to exhibitors, and proved to be a hive of activity. With 80+ buyers and specifiers registering to participate, including main contractors such as Galliford Try, Morgan Sindall and Willmott Dixon. Paul Cashman, Business Development Manager for British Offsite added: “This is our second year at Offsite Expo and we got such a good response from last year, we definitely wanted to return this year. The sort of clients we are meeting at Offsite Expo are from all over Europe – we’ve met developers, architects, designers, students and housing associations, so it’s been very, very good for our exposure to the offsite world.”
Whether a new product launch, or an association update, Offsite Expo brought the picture-perfect target audience together under one roof. Getting to grips with the latest international offsite methods and smart digital technologies was high on the agenda – the extensive range of CPD Accredited Offsite Masterclass and seminar content provided a dynamic and interactive experience, focusing on a variety of offsite construction technologies.
Simon Boyles, Commercial Director from Fusion Steel Framing said: “The one-to-ones at the Offsite Connect Buyers and Specifiers Forum have proven really useful, it’s great to have some quality time with some key people within the industry. Fantastic and I’m sure we will be back.” Taking centre stage at Offsite Expo on the evening of 20 September, the Offsite Awards also saw over 400 guests gathered to celebrate the many ground-breaking achievements and pioneers who are developing radical new offsite technologies, innovative product developments and landmark projects. “Enquiry levels and quality levels have been very, very impressive,” said Nick Whelan, Commercial Director from Kingspan. “From us it’s a good investment, and we’ve rebooked again for next year’s Offsite Expo. The show itself is very intimate and extremely focused on what we do as a business and that’s what we need. Very happy, thank you.”
Offsite Expo will take place again at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 19 & 20 September 2023 and will include the Offsite Awards 2023. Presenting a compelling proposition, Offsite Expo will feature a combination of advanced manufacturing approaches and smart digital construction technologies. With innovative displays, live demonstrations, and pioneering speakers – the event will play host to leading experts, offsite manufacturers and component suppliers.
For more information visit: www.offsite-expo.co.uk
