Even as the sector’s first event of its kind to take place since the pandemic, #OffsiteExpo 2021 still managed to achieve record attendance, with overwhelming positive feedback from delegates, speakers, and exhibitors.
2021 Video Vault and Photo album now available here!
Jackie Maginnis, CEO of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) – alongside Andrew Orriss, Assure Director of the Structural Timber Association (STA), Mike Fairey, Board Member of Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA) and Julie Williams, Business Development Director of Offsite Expo – cut the ribbon to open Offsite Expo 2021, welcoming back the construction professionals from across the UK and beyond, to the first event post-pandemic at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
This highly focused two-day exhibition featured 40+ hours of CPD Accredited Masterclass Seminars, a ‘Spotlight on Offsite’ theatre, an ‘Ask the Expert’ forum, a VIP lounge, 6 feature-builds and an Offsite Connect Buyers and Specifiers Forum.
Rory Lowings from The Hill Group said: “Offsite Expo has been exciting, there are loads of interesting people here. We have had more interest than at previous shows. The show has been well organised, there’s plenty circulation of visitors.”
The Offsite Expo exhibition hit record attendance, with 3,054 delegates visiting over 100 exhibition stands and feature builds promoting offsite systems, technologies, and services, and attending seminars and masterclasses equipped with over 100 speakers.
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, which was open exclusively to exhibitors, was a hive of activity. With 80+ buyers and specifiers registering to participate, including representatives from high-profile housing developers such as Barratt and Persimmon, as well as main contractors Kier and Morgan Sindall. 330+ business meetings took place and feedback from both the buyers and exhibitors has been tremendous.
“The organisation of Offsite Expo 2021 was very professional and well executed. The event organisers were very helpful and accommodating, the pre-planning of the event was exceptional in terms of communication and ensuring successful delivery.” Sam Davies, Construction Director from British Offsite. “We found the exhibition to be very positive, we have had plenty of leads generated and we look forward to following these up in the next coming months.” Clive Reeves, Customer Manager from Knauf. “We had a good day at build-up as it was very well organised, we have had lots of interest at the show which has opened lots of opportunities for us as a company.” Andrew Thomson, Development Director from Ultrapanel.
Our ‘Spotlight on Offsite’ seminar theatre sessions offered the perfect opportunity for companies to promote their external activity to industry fanatics. Whether that be a new launch, or an association update, Offsite Expo brought the picture-perfect target audience together under one roof. The sessions were 30 minutes long and as promised, put these companies straight in the spotlight!
Offsite Expo was not only about securing business opportunities – the conference and exhibition was a beacon of inspiration through knowledge exchange and opinion sharing. 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. Knowledge share and transfer was a prime objective for the masterclasses and the stellar speaker line-up presented some incredible developments across the global offsite supply-chain. Over 100 speakers offered delegates the opportunity to hear from industry experts, showcasing an in-depth analysis and technical know-how within their engaging masterclasses.
Taking centre stage at Offsite Expo on the evening of 21 September 2021, the Offsite Awards was a major coming together of the industry when over 400 guests gathered to celebrate ground-breaking achievements and the pioneers who are developing radical new offsite technologies, innovative product developments and landmark projects using factory-based methods. Click here to view the 2021 Offsite Awards Winners!
The final word goes to Michael Crane, Head of Innovation at CIMC Modular Building Systems: “The 2019 event was impressive but 2021 was even better! The quality of the content and exhibitors has made this an integral part of my annual trade show calendar. A must-attend event for everyone interested in the future of the UK Construction industry.”
2021 Video Vault and Photo Album now available here!
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STS Construction board is part of the STS Ltd family of brands. STS Ltd has always been and will continue to be a family-run business that holds fast to our core values of Cheerful, Industrious, Creative, and Sound Family Values. We are proud to offer a Gold Standard Customer Experience and treat our customers as an extension of our own STS family.
STS Construction board offers a unique solution to many different requirements within the construction industry including but not limited to uses as a fire protection, tile backing, and render carrying sheathing board for both internal and external applications.
The Austrian Pfeifer Group was founded in 1948 and is now a Family owned business in the third generation. The company employs 2,600 people at 13 locations in Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic and Finland. The company headquarters is located in Imst (Tyrol/Austria). In the fully integrated sawmills of the group, around 5.4 million solid cubic metres of wood are cut annually and processed along the entire value chain into sawn and planed timber, formwork panels, formwork beams, cross-laminated timber (CLT), glulam, solid wood panels as well as pallet blocks, pellets, briquettes, animal litter and bioelectricity.
Don & Low, a vertically integrated UK manufacturer, offers a broad construction membrane portfolio engineered to perform and built to last. Made at the company’s advanced Forfar facilities, Reflectashield®, Vapour TX® Thermo, FrameTX®, Frameshield®, and FloorTX® FCM are ideal for timber, steel frame, and modular build-ups, ensuring enhanced performance and longevity.
With over 230 years of experience, Don & Low focuses on authenticity, innovation, and effectiveness, ensuring products are top-notch, safe, and eco-friendly. Don & Low guarantees optimal performance, durability, and sustainability by handling everything in-house, safeguarding British homes and the environment. This commitment has established Don & Low as a trusted industry supplier.
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Frameclad Limited was incorporated in November 2009 as a light gauge steel framing supplier. With facilities in the West Midlands and Teesside providing LSF load bearing, infill and modular construction framing solutions including design and engineering where required. Frameclad operate in all areas of construction ranging from where clients require stock lengths and components to the multi-storey, pre-designed, engineered and fully assembled end of the market with annotation to over 10 storeys high. Frameclad are able to assist designers, clients and contractors for all light steel frame queries.
MPA Precast represents the UK precast concrete manufacturers and members of the supply chain. The main aims are to promote precast concrete in construction; to disseminate guidance and information through a range of industry representation and by shared knowledge; and to add value to our members. With a growing membership of over 60 precast concrete manufacturers, and more than 100 associate members from the supply chain, members’ interests are continually met through our team of dedicated professionals who have extensive connections with organisations in the United Kingdom and worldwide.
Tremco CPG UK produces high-performance building products for the increasingly complex demands of the construction industry. Our leading European brands – illbruck, Flowcrete, Nullifire, Vandex, TREMCO, Dryvit and Nudura – offer products and services for joint sealing, bonding & insulation, passive fire protection, floor coating, roof sealing and concrete protection/repair. Our broad range of solutions makes us uniquely tailored to solving the complex challenges faced by today’s architects, contractors, developers and tradesmen.
Metframe is voestalpine Metsec’s off-site framing solution. With NHBC approval for up to 15 storeys, concrete or joisted floor options, providing zero waste, a rapid installation time, and building in tight construction spaces achievable; Metframe is the ideal product for your project. Our UKAS accredited Metframe comes with a 30 year warranty, is certified to BES 6001 and ISO 50001, and is suited to care homes, hotels, student accommodation, and residential sectors. Come and visit us on stand C1.
Founded in 1938, the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) plays a key role in bringing all the modular and portable building sector together.
Irrespective of size and type of business in the modular building industry, by becoming an MPBA member, businesses will join an Association with many other professionals which can open the door to various opportunities and offer significant value to their company.
The MPBA are the recognised voice for promoting and marketing all members high-quality products and services. Through the Associations’ reputation, the MPBA meets with many controlling bodies representing all aspects of the industry from regulations to health and safety, codes of practice to guidance documents.
Our primary goal is to be the force behind the growth and promotion of the modular and portable building industry, improving the perception of modular and portable buildings within key sectors whilst providing a forum and networking events for all members to exchange views, ideas and non-competitive information on matters generally affecting the industry.
Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, Henkel Adhesive Technologies is world’s number one producer in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. We enable the transformation of entire industries, giving our customers a competitive advantage and offering consumers a unique experience. With trusted brands and high-impact solutions based on an unmatched technology portfolio we are creating value for all our stakeholders.
TEROSON Bautechnik is Henkel’s driving brand and leader in the field of sealing and adhesive solutions for façades and windows for over 35 years.
Visit us at Stand G10 to meet with members of our team to discuss your future project requirements and to find out more.
TEROSON. No room for compromise.
As an award-winning consultancy, Design4Structures delivers a totally unique approach towards engineering for offsite, in order to de-risk project delivery as far as possible, through producing a fully coordinated design solution,
earlier in the construction process.
Bringing together engineering and construction modelling as one entity, means they have the capability to take projects from RIBA Stages 0-5, providing partners and clients, with a greater level of information and data, to construct and manufacture with confidence.
Supplying specialist building boards, façades, breather membranes and airtightness solutions, Benx offers a fully integrated approach to the building envelope whilst delivering on time and budget. We are a market leader in providing innovative products and solutions; finding the latest technology is an ethos which lies at the very heart of our business and one which separates us from the competition.
At our core, we offer a solution for all structural applications. From timber to steel frame, high to low rise, internal to external wall linings and buildings with high weather exposure, we offer a solution. At the forefront of industry research and development, we constantly strive to innovate and develop our range of solutions.
By providing a complete solution, from a single supplier, we can help reduce costs, time and hassle. We work openly in collaboration with clients and supply-chain partners to mutual benefit to ensure that the most efficient and appropriate solutions can be found for every project. We take great care to ensure that we offer a complete service, from initial advice through to delivery.
Our experienced and complimentary technical support team can provide advice at all stages of your project to help you achieve your vision. In addition, a fully integrated fabrication service allows customers to order both boards and façades to exact size in order to reduce construction time, minimise wastage and improve environmental impact.
The STA represents over 850 members in the structural timber sector and associated supply chain companies. As building offsite solutions in timber are gaining traction, the STA’s mission is to support and facilitate the UK construction industry to increase the use of structural timber, underpinned by our unique Quality Assurance Scheme – STA Assure. The scheme offers reassurances to the construction community that our members meet or even exceed current legislation and regulatory requirements. Along with quality and safety, the STA’s core objective is to be a leading provider of technical research, testing and industry insight.
Graitec: Shaping the Future of Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing
As a leading provider of innovative software solutions, Graitec is at the forefront of the design, engineering, construction, and manufacturing industries. We empower businesses to achieve excellence through cutting-edge technology and expert support.
Comprehensive Solutions for Every Need
As an Autodesk Platinum Partner, we offer a full range of Autodesk products tailored to the unique requirements of professionals in the AEC and manufacturing sectors. Our software streamlines processes, enhances collaboration, and drives efficiency from concept to completion.
Empowering Manufacturers
We understand the specific challenges faced by manufacturing companies and provide solutions to optimise production, enhance product design, and improve overall efficiency. Autodesk solutions like Inventor and Fusion 360 empower manufacturers to innovate, reduce lead times, and stay competitive in today’s evolving market.
Advanced Tools for Industry Leaders
In addition to Autodesk, we offer advanced software products that complement industry-leading tools. Graitec Advance Design, a powerful FEM structural analysis software, helps engineers optimise designs. Strucsoft Solutions provides BIM framing capabilities for the AEC and fabrication sectors, while Graitec PowerPacks delivers greater precision and speed in project execution.
More Than Just Software
At Graitec, we’re more than just a software provider. Our team of industry experts offers comprehensive consultancy services to help businesses optimize workflows, adopt best practices, and achieve their goals. With extensive training and support, we ensure our customers can fully leverage the technology to drive their success.
Driving Digital Transformation
We are committed to driving the digital transformation of the AEC and manufacturing industries through innovation, quality, and customer success. Graitec is your partner in achieving excellence in design, engineering, construction, and manufacturing.
Rothoblaas, rooted in the Italian Alps, is a global innovation company specializing in solutions for timber buildings. With a tradition supporting development, we enable construction of 20+ story buildings. Offering standardized components and consultancy, Rothoblaas helps professionals create safe and efficient structures, covering fastening, airtightness, water and soundproofing, fall protection, tools, and machines.
Ibstock Futures by Ibstock PLC aims to enable the full potential of MMC in the UK by working closely with developers and contractors on new construction systems, bringing industrialization to the supply chain and influencing design for manufacturing and assembly from early stages of conception.