30th September 2024

Construct UK is delighted to be supporting London Build once again. Over 350 exhibitors will attend this year’s event which will take place on 20^th-21^st November. More than 35,000 visitors are expected, including contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, local councils, house builders/associations and construction professionals.

Moreover, this year’s event comprises over 700 speakers supporting a packed programme of networking opportunities, conferences/panel debates and workshops. Below is a selection that we have identified that may be of particular interest to construction marketers:

The full conference agenda can be viewed on the London Build website. Register for your free ticket here.

WORKSHOP: Telling Your Story in the Social Media Age

Date & time: 20 Nov 2024 / 12:00 – 12:50
Location: SKILLS & MARKETING HUB

James Carew is a Communications Manager at Tideway, the company building London’s new Super Sewer, one of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe. He has headed up the company’s social media, video, and digital content and managed award-winning PR campaigns – both internal and agency – from conception to execution. He also coordinates Tideway’s media relations activities gaining national and international coverage of the project.

PANEL DEBATE: Top Tech Trends 2024: Hear from the Actual Users

Date & time: 20 Nov 2024 / 10:00 – 10:50
Location: AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE

Speakers:

Vaisakh Krishnadas, Senior Digital Construction Manager – Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd

Martin Wilding, Head of BIM, London | Senior Associate Principal – Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates

Sam Gregson, Building Structures Digital Lead – Mott MacDonald

Karl Smith, Head of Business Development – Creative ITC

WORKSHOP: Bid Better Session – Supplying Under the New Procurement Act

Date & time: 20 Nov 2024 / 11:00 – 11:50
Location: SKILLS & MARKETING HUB

Speakers

Rebecca Rees, Partner – Trowers & Hamlins

Jenna Hicken, Director of Operations – South East Consortium

WORKSHOP: Using Thought Leadership to Drive Sales – A Case Study: The Sustainable Cities Index

Date & time: 20 Nov 2024 / 14:00 – 14:50
Location: SKILLS & MARKETING HUB

Speakers

Duncan Sparke, Divisional Director – Man Bites Dog

Peter Hogg, London City Executive and UK Cities Director, Partner – Arcadis

PANEL DEBATE: Meet the Architects, Contractors, and Developers Embracing Modular Construction

Date & time: 20 Nov 2024 / 14:00 – 14:50
Location: MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION STAGE

Speakers

Rory Bergin, Partner, Sustainable Futures – HTA Design LLP

Tom Gregory, Senior Architecture Associate – Bryden Wood

Lorraine Butler, Delivery Director – Major Projects – National Highways

Carol Heneghan, Framework Manager – Bouygues UK

James Neve, Production Thinking Lead – Costain

WORKSHOP: LinkedIn Lead Generation: Attracting Ideal Clients and Projects through Personal Branding

Date & time: 21 Nov 2024 / 10:00 – 10:50
Location: SKILLS & MARKETING HUB

Beatrice Ronchetti is an expert in LinkedIn lead generation and personal branding for the construction industry. With over 12 years of experience, she has a solid foundation in both architecture and marketing, with qualifications in architecture and advanced marketing studies at the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). After working in senior marketing roles for several global construction brands, Beatrice started her own business four years ago, becoming an award-winning professional and public speaker.

WORKSHOP: Bid to Win! Understanding a Buyer’s Journey

Date & time: 21 Nov 2024 / 11:00 – 11:50
Location: SKILLS & MARKETING HUB

Speakers

Heather Syers-Wollen, Founder – Delego Consultancy

Adwoa Owusu-Banahene, Procurement Leader – London Legacy Development Corporation

WORKSHOP: Maximizing Your Reach: The Power of Video Marketing

Date & time: 21 Nov 2024 / 12:00 – 12:50
Location: SKILLS & MARKETING HUB

Chairperson

Dan Gable, Founder – ShoutOut

Dan Gable founded Sprat, a leading video production agency that makes videos for some of the world’s largest companies as well as music videos with millions of views. He also founded ShoutOut, the ground-breaking automated video creation and distribution platform. ShoutOut enables you and your business to create branded videos automatically.. Dan is passionate about content marketing using smartphones.

PANEL DEBATE: The New Procurement Act & Opportunities for SMEs – Turning Words Into Action

Date & time: 21 Nov 2024 / 13:00 – 13:50
Location: SUSTAINABILITY STAGE

Chairperson

Mark Herring, Connector-In-Chief – Urbano Network

Speakers

Damon Pickard, Procurement Business Partner – Peabody

Peter Folwell, Director – Plowman Craven

WORKSHOP: Pitch Perfect: From Leads to Signed Contracts

Date & time: 21 Nov 2024 / 14:00 – 14:50
Location: SKILLS & MARKETING HUB

WORKSHOP: The Ultimate Guide to PR in Construction

Date & time: 21 Nov 2024 / 15:00 – 15:50
Location: SKILLS & MARKETING HUB

WORKSHOP: Capturing Your Audience with Effective Storytelling

Date & time: 21 Nov 2024 / 16:00 – 16:50
Location: SKILLS & MARKETING HUB

The full conference agenda can be viewed on the London Build website. Register for your free ticket here.

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