Hargould Building and Construction Expos for 2009

A Hargould Expos product story

Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team Feb 10, 2009

The Expo allows visitors to meet manufacturers, suppliers and educators in the building and construction market including ecoSHOWCASE, the new feature for 2009.

New and innovative products from specialist trades and professions will also be on show.

ecoSHOWCASE promotes sustainable construction, will highlight key areas of energy efficiency and sustainable development, present the best in eco-friendly building, process and design tools and will educate visitors about the latest sustainable construction guidelines.

Each event will also host a series of CPD Seminars, including; Steps to Sustainable Construction, which will consider some of the environmental and social issues relating to the construction sector.

Practical steps and actions that can be taken to minimise the sector's negative impacts on the environment and society will be demonstrated using case studies.

Green Roofing will offer a step-by-step walkthrough of the construction of a green roof, enabling attendees to understand the environmental and economic benefits.

The schedule of events for 2009 is:.

SOUTH - The Barbican, London - Tuesday 24th February.

MIDLANDS - Villa Park, Birmingham - Wednesday 18th March.

NORTH - Royal Armouries, Leeds - Tuesday 31st March.

SCOTLAND - Hampden Park, Glasgow - Tuesday 28th April.

MIDLANDS - Ricoh Stadium, Coventry - Tuesday 19th May.

NORTH - St.

James' Park, Newcastle - Tuesday 9th June.

SOUTH - Twickenham Stadium, London - Tuesday 22nd September.

NORTH - Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool - Wednesday 14th October.

SOUTH - Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol - Tuesday 10th November.

MIDLANDS - MK Dons Stadium, Milton Keynes - Thursday 26th November.