May 23 2007
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) today announced the finalists of the 2007 Building Exchange competition. The competition is aimed at construction companies who are designing and developing new and innovative technologies and solutions.
The four finalists have won the opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge products and services to industry leaders at the 2007 Building Exchange event to be held in Valencia, Spain from 18-20 June.
The finalists are Glasgow-based Secure Energy Solutions Group; Hambleside Danelaw, who have sites in Inverness, Daventry and Portsmouth; Architen Landrell Associates, and Packexe Ltd. The overall winner will be announced at the BEX event.
UK Trade & Investment Chief Executive Andrew Cahn said attending this high profile event could potentially generate huge amounts of business for these companies looking to expand their business or export to overseas markets.
"Innovation is vital to the future of the construction industry. Each of the finalists were chosen for their commitment to promoting sustainable construction through technology and innovation," Mr Cahn said.
"The UK construction industry provides more than £7billion worth of exports every year and has an international reputation for being a leader in intelligent buildings and sustainable design and construction.
"As countries across the world respond to the challenges of climate change and look at ways to reduce their carbon footprints we need to ensure we continue to lead the charge in developing innovative solutions in the construction sector.
"It is essential that we continue to support forward thinking companies who are helping make our living and working environments more sustainable, efficient and cost effective."
Secure Energy Solutions, of Glasgow, and Hambleside Danelaw, which has sites in Daventry, Inverness and Portsmouth, both specialise in creating and manufacturing energy efficient roofing products.
Based in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Architen Landrell Associates is a leading manufacture and installer of tensile structures. Packexe Ltd, of Exeter, is an industry leader for the manufacture of temporary self adhesive protection films.
"I congratulate all of the winning companies. It's great to see that we have innovative construction companies in all corners of the country," Mr Cahn said.
Carol Barker, Managing Director of BEX, said the event is a great opportunity for the companies to showcase their products and services to worldwide decision makers and business leaders in the construction industry.
"Never before will so many senior decision makers in the build and design community come together under one roof to fast-track decisions which will shape the future of the industry," Ms Barker said.
UK Trade & Investment is hosting the competition in conjunction with Building on Business, Construction Products Association and British Expertise.