DesignBUILD Expo Melbourne 2012

Design your building future with
information, innovation and inspiration in 2012

Australia's leading building and construction trade expo, DesignBUILD, returns to Melbourne at a crucial time when Victorian building professionals need to work smarter and more efficiently in what is a challenging period for the industry.

According to Exhibition Manager, Frank Matus, the expo is expected to bolster and assist the market by bringing the industry together to showcase latest innovations and generate new business opportunities for the year ahead.

DesignBUILD offers industry trades and professionals an ideal platform to design their future with a host of improvements and transformations underway for 2012.

"Experience and specific industry involvement has developed and added value to DesignBUILD Melbourne by creating new show features and delivering more relevant content, giving the industry the tools it needs to succeed in the current market.

Visitors wanted more hands on demonstrations, more sustainable building products and an easy approach to review new innovations which DesignBUILD will deliver in 2012," he said.

For many years building and construction trades and professionals in Melbourne have been so busy that getting away to attend an expo has been tough, but for those who have, the time and investment has paid dividends.

With the support of major sponsor, Mazda (displaying the all new BT-50), and new show features including dedicated Tool Demo Stations, interactive Innovation Alley and bigger than ever Green Building Zone, organisers are confident that the 2012 expo will be the most successful yet.

"The show has been designed in direct response to the industry's needs at the most opportune time; this is highlighted through the early participation of leading industry associations and key companies like Austral Insulation, CSR, CSS, Framecad, Hilti, Kingspan and Trend Windows among others," he said.

The DesignBUILD 2012 expo, which opens at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 27 - 29 June, is the ideal place for all building, architecture and construction trades and professionals to get a complete overview of the latest innovations and inspirations from within the industry.

"There has never been a more important time for the industry to proactively research and invest in their future. Sourcing new products and applications to win new business and stay ahead of the competition will prove crucial this year; DesignBUILD offers this and more in a relaxed, interactive environment," he said.

NEW DesignBUILD Melbourne highlights:

• Tool Demo Stations
  For the first time in Melbourne, all new tool demonstration stations have been introduced in partnership with the industry's leading tool suppliers, including Construction Supply Specialists and Hilti. Visitors will have access to the latest power tools and equipment to get their hands on and trial.
• Innovation Alley
  This feature offers a hand-picked selection of the top innovative products in the market. In 2012, Innovation Alley will be interactive, allowing visitors to touch materials and feel textures as well as listening to case studies that accompany the product.
• Green Building Zone
  The Green Building Zone holds particular appeal to builders and architects and it is the largest feature of the exhibition representing the future in sustainable design.
• Mazda BT-50 Barbeque
  The All-New Mazda BT-50 Barbeque will act as the centrepiece of the exhibition where visitors can meet new suppliers and use the relaxed social space to catch up with colleagues. The BT-50 BBQ will feature a new look and feel with an enhanced visitor experience.
• Seminar Series
  A comprehensive series of seminars hosted by leading industry speakers will ensure the delivery of topical content. The seminars will offer CPD points for both builders and architects.

Entry to DesignBUILD is FREE for trades and professionals in the building and construction industry. Online registrations will open in February. To find out more, visit www.designbuildexpo.com.au or call 02 9275 9218.