M&E – The Building Services Event 2011
As the UK moves towards a sustainable future, the latest industry research predicts a wealth of new opportunities for the electrical engineering industry, making it more important than ever for professionals to embrace the imminent changes and develop new skills.
Highlighted by The NICEIC and the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) in their 2021 Vision: The Future of the Electrical Contracting Industry, key opportunities include more training for small businesses in new technology and skills and development of new products to enable sustainable new builds and renovations.
Those wishing to take advantage of these industry-wide opportunities should visit M&E - The Building Services Event, the UK's only dedicated event for all building services. Run in association with the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and supported by the ECA, NICEIC and the Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association (HVCA), M&E - The Building Services Event is expected to attract more than 8,000 attendees with an interest in a range of industry areas including electrical installation, plumbing, heating and ventilation. The event attracts more than 250 industry-leading exhibitors including Mitsubishi Electric UK, Gewiss UK and Bosch Security Systems.
With education at the forefront of this industry, M&E- The Building Services Event, sees the return of the Training Academy and CPD Theatre, where a programme of free dedicated seminar sessions will provide expert opinion and guidance on significant industry concerns. The Innovation Showcase also returns with a new and improved format.
The show takes place at London Olympia from 11-12 October 2011 and is co-located with Total Workplace Management, The FM & Estates Event and Energy Solutions, dedicated to energy procurement, energy management and onsite renewables.
For further information and to register for your free pass, please visit www.buildingservicesevent.com.
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