Demo Area Sponsored by

Vinco Sales Limited

Event Sponsored by

Sutcliffe & Co

Adrian Speller

The Building Safety Act 2024 

The Building Safety Act has reshaped how we design, build and manage risk – but putting it into practice is the real challenge. Adrian brings a contractor’s perspective, sharing first-hand experience of what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how collaboration can make the difference. His session offers honest insights, practical takeaways and real examples to help others navigate the Act with confidence. Whether you’re a client, designer or contractor, Adrian’s talk is an opportunity to explore how we can collectively deliver safer, more accountable buildings for the fut

Heather Hulse

FSC UK – Understanding the use of Certified Timber in Construction

 Heather is supporting a greater understanding of the use of certified wood within construction and is keen to engage with the next generation of carpenters, builders and educational establishments to meet FSC's aim of better managed forests and sustainable supply chains.If you care about our world's forests, want to make a difference within your sector towards our global climate crisis, and want to know how timber can be used sustainably this is the talk for you!

Dave Swann

Mental Health — Isn’t It All Just Bollocks?

 Join Gravitas Medical Solutions for a session tackling the stigma around mental health in the UK construction industry. With suicide rates four times the national average, it’s time to challenge myths, highlight the real impact on workers, and share practical steps for creating safer, healthier sites. This presentation blends hard-hitting facts with real solutions to spark open conversations and drive lasting change.

Gavin Pettigrew

Building Safer Futures: Practical Strategies for Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance and Excellence

Building Safer Futures: Practical Strategies for Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance and Excellence
Join Gavin Pettigrew BSc, CMIOSH, MCIWM, PISEP – a highly experienced HSEQ professional and Chairman of the Hereford Health & Safety Group – for an insightful session at the Herefordshire Construction Trade Showcase 2025. With over 40 years of expertise across construction, demolition, and waste management, Gavin will share practical strategies to help businesses go beyond compliance and achieve operational excellence.

Jon Gill

 Overview of the college's Construction provision.

Jon will provide an overview of the college's Construction provision, including for young people, adults and apprentices, and will outline ways in which the college can work with businesses to grow and up-skill their workforce.

Duncan Sutcliffe

Cyber Risks - Prevention & Cure

How would your business survive if you suffered a cyber or data incident? How do you know if your supply chain is safe to deal with? Learn about some of the common threats and the steps you can take to protect your business.

Alex Knowles

What Andy's Mans Club is and Hereford's Club

This talk isn’t just about mental health — it’s about real people, real stories, and the power of connection. Alex shares how simple conversations can save lives and how one open door can change an entire community. Expect honesty, hope, and a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we’re never alone.

Elly Deacon Smith

Designing NMITE's Centre For Innovation and Future Skills

Designing NMITE’s Centre for Innovation and Future Skills will offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how architecture, education, and sustainability intersect in a real-world project shaping the next generation of learning environments. The talk will explore how the design process balanced innovation with practicality, from material choices and low-energy strategies to creating spaces that inspire collaboration and hands-on learning. Attendees will gain insights into designing educational buildings that truly serve their users, respond to place, and embody sustainable values. It’s an opportunity to learn how thoughtful, human-centred design drives meaningful impact.