The biggest players in the Aussie construction scene will be converging on the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre in September. But it won’t just be for a cheeky chinwag. The Inside Construction Expo serves as a forum for stakeholders to come together on some of the industry’s biggest issues.
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Bigwigs abound
There’s no doubt the building industry has tackled its fair share of issues across the past couple of years, with tradies copping plenty of the brunt. The theme of 2023’s Inside Construction Expo – ‘engineering the future’ – aims to tackle how the industry will keep pace with massive demand given skills and material shortages, Covid-19, and massive firm insolvencies.
Across four stages, more than 150 speakers from businesses and organisations across the building and construction industries will present their experiences and input into what the road ahead may look like. Seminars will be hosted by speakers from Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, and constructors from associations such as Scaffolding Australia, Working at Heights Australia and the Formwork Industry Association.
A particular focus will be women in trades, with the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) a major supporter of Inside Construction Expo. This focus will translate onto the stage as well, with guest speakers including Empowered Women in Tradies founder and Chief Executive, Hacia Atherton, as well as The BCW founder, Teagan Dowler. Not only will Inside Construction Expo be a forum for the major stakeholders, but also a great opportunity to check out the tools and equipment shaping the industry.
Across 15,000m², exhibitors will be showcasing everything a tradie needs, from adhesives, power and hand tools to the latest larger equipment for the big jobs.
Inside Construction Expo will be held on September 20 and 21 between 10.00am and 5.00pm. Entry is free, and registration can be found here.