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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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.
Glidevale Protect is a leading UK producer of high quality, technically advanced solutions for the offsite sector, providing the benefits of energy efficiency, airtightness, condensation control and ventilation across the built environment. As members of the Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA), the Structural Timber Association (STA) and the Offsite Alliance, Glidevale Protect has a dedicated focus and expertise within the sector with tried and trusted solutions, offering a value-added consultancy service and support on materials efficiency to offsite manufacturers and specifiers.
Glidevale Protect is a subsidiary of Building Product Design Ltd, itself one the UK’s leading forces in building ventilation solutions and specialist building products and a company committed to building healthy solutions.
Visit us on stand F06.
As a privately owned specialist logistics provider of off-site construction and modular buildings transportation, we consider ourselves a high-quality supply chain partner for this industry, and are experienced in helping to plan, project manage and deliver (on time) across the installation. Operating a range of specialist equipment to meet your evolving needs and requirements, we have a large pool of highly skilled and experienced drivers to ensure your load reaches its destination on time and undamaged.
For over 85 years Lindapter has earned a respected reputation as the pioneer in the design and manufacture of steelwork clamping systems, growing from a modest family business into a reputable global brand providing a faster, cost-effective alternative to drilling or welding. Lindapter’s unique connections can be installed with standard hand tools and allow on-site adjustability and no damage to steel sections. Additionally, Lindapter is proud to have commissioned substantial independent testing, including resisting dynamic, wind and seismic loading.
Part of the Trimble Construction portfolio, Tekla software drives more detail and data into structural BIM workflows for a deeper understanding of your designs at every phase.
Visit our Trimble stand (D07) to learn about Tekla’s NEW 3D modelling tool for the Volumetric and Modular sector, built specifically for offsite. Discover our BIM solutions for Light Metal Framing and Precast concrete. Our team will be happy to show you how constructible models can unite teams from the design office, factory, and site with a common understanding of what needs to be done.
As trailblazers in modular technology, VOLUMETRIC™ has used in-house engineering skills and an innovative R&D approach to create a range of high-performance bathroom, ensuite and MEP pods. Manufactured to meet various design requirements, the pods offer numerous benefits for large residential and hotel developments. A complete integrated solution, the pods use slimline steel frames for a lightweight, yet robust structure – optimising space efficiency. The ergonomically designed bathroom and ensuite pods are rigorously tested before despatch and can reduce standard installation times by up to 90%. By offering a range of fitout options, VOLUMETRIC™ achieve a truly bespoke finish based on standardised configuration platforms. These pods are complemented by a range of highly efficient MEP pods, which deliver an outstanding PMV of up to 94%, MEP pods are quickly installed by only a two-man team using ‘plug and play’ technology. Responding instantly to water, heating and digital communication requirements, the MEP pods incorporate pre-wired junction boxes, wiring looms and draw cables for electrical connections alongside MVHR and Heat Interface Units.
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.
Klasse wants to drive change in the building industry to ensure that every structure is designed and fabricated with superior fire safety as standard.
Klasse is a leading company that specializes in providing A1 rated, fully non-combustible external sheathing boards for a wide range of projects in the construction industry. With an extensive portfolio of successful projects ranging from high-rise buildings to schools, Klasse has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality and reliable solutions.
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With over 10,000 product lines in stock and over 50 years of industry experience, we help projects run efficiently, cost effectively and with minimum hassle from start to finish, improving your business’ efficiency and productivity
Ordering from us means you are guaranteed quality products from leading manufacturers, competitive trade prices and regular special offers.
From consumables, equipment, fixings and fasteners, we offer a fast, comprehensive service, 24 hours and day, anywhere in the UK.
FixFirm strongly believe in implementing continuous improvement practices and therefore record and monitor our phone calls and emails for the purpose of training staff and improving our customer experience.
We are the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-build homes. Our purpose is to raise standards in house building by championing high-quality homes and protecting homeowners. We do this through training and quality services and by assessing, inspecting and directly insuring new homes registered with us.
Our NHBC Accepts service is a comprehensive review process for innovative construction systems, providing a fast-track route to approval for building systems used in homes covered by our Buildmark warranty product. NHBC Accepts provides acceptance, in writing, that a construction system can meet the NHBC Standards. It also demonstrates that, subject to appropriate design and installation, the system can be used in homes covered by Buildmark.
The name Ash & Lacy been synonymous with product innovation and high standards of engineering for over 140 years. From very humble beginnings, Ash and Lacy has grown into a company with a group annual turnover in excess of £50 million, now employing over 350 staff across 8 office locations in the UK, and an operational facility based in Cape Town South Africa.
The Ash & Lacy Group manufactures an exciting range of products and systems for the construction, automotive, acoustic and audio markets, exporting to numerous countries around the world.
In the Construction sector, we manufacture a diverse range of engineered facade and roofing systems tailored to the architectural sector, complemented by a comprehensive range of fasteners, load bearing components and accessories. Our in-house testing facilities, as well as design and engineering analysis capabilities ensures that all Ash & Lacy products are at the forefront of technical performance, and often exceed industry standards.
Acclaimed multi-award winning innovator VOLUMETRIC™ – are unveiling their latest technology with a full size modular apartment taking centre stage at Offsite Expo. Developed to meet the demand for high-quality sustainable homes that can be delivered on super-fast building programmes, the team will launch the new volumetric modular solution developed specifically for mid-rise apartments and low-rise homes. Bespoke designs and fitouts meet the brief and budgets of high-end apartments, affordable housing and the build-to-rent sector. Exploiting in-house skills and an innovative approach to research and development, the offsite experts at VOLUMETRIC™ worked in close collaboration with supply-chain partners to design the energy-efficient, low-carbon homes which surpass space and performance standards. The light steel frame structural technology ensures that these volumetric modular housing solutions do not involve any hot-rolled steel components – minimising embodied carbon. Unlike the fully relocatable MODULHAUS™ range of interim homes, the latest modular apartment and housing systems are designed for permanent residential locations. The volumetric modular apartment on display is fully finished, furnished and features bathroom, ensuite and MEP pod technology designed and developed by VOLUMETRIC™. Ergonomically designed for maximum spatial efficiency, the integrated pods are on show at Offsite Expo within the modular housing feature build and also as a standalone display on Stand D1.
JACKOBOARD® XPS Construction Board Systems from BEWI provide tiling solutions Beyond Bathrooms®. With waterproof JACKOBOARD®, there are no limits to the diversity of interior ideas. BBA accredited. Trust JACKOBOARD®.
BEWI UK is a market leader in manufacturing and supplying both XPS (extruded polystyrene) and EPS (expanded polystyrene) solutions with minimised footprint.
XS CAD – a UK/India-based CAD/BIM services provider, with a head office in the UK, an ISO-certified production centre in India and offices in the USA and Australia
Providing solutions globally since 2002, we are specialists in design and BIM solutions for prefabrication and modular construction, with thorough local knowledge and expertise.
We also provide quality and cost-effective 2D drafting, 3D modelling, BIM solutions, 3D rendering, walk-throughs and M&E spatial coordination services for engineering, architectural, homebuilding, retail-chain firms and manufacturers.
Our primary purpose is to develop seamless partnerships, mirror local standards and provide project assurance.
