Herefordshire Construction & Trade Showcase 2026 Visitor Ticket

Herefordshire Means Business Construction & Trade Showcase including Manufacturing and Engineering.
About this Event

New for This Year - Manufacturing & Engineering
This year’s event also includes a dedicated focus on manufacturing and engineering, bringing even more opportunities to discover cutting-edge solutions, industry insights and specialist suppliers.

Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, this FREE event is your chance to:

See live product & tech demos - Sponsored by Vinco Sales.

Discover the latest tools, technologies and innovations shaping the future of the construction and trade industries through live demonstrations.

Attend expert-led speaker sessions

Hear from industry professionals and thought leaders covering key topics including safety, sustainability, innovation and workforce wellbeing.

Explore interactive exhibition stands

Meet exhibitors from across the construction and trade sectors showcasing products, services and practical solutions for your business.

Connect with industry leaders & peers

Build valuable relationships with construction professionals, suppliers, business owners and decision-makers from across the region.

Who Should Attend?

This FREE event brings together professionals from the construction, trade, manufacturing and engineering sectors for a day of innovation, networking and industry insight. Plus FREE food and Refreshments!

This event is ideal for:

• Construction professionals and contractors
• Tradespeople and skilled workers
• Manufacturing and engineering businesses
• Architects, surveyors and project managers
• Business owners and decision-makers
• Suppliers, distributors and service providers
• Apprentices, students and those exploring careers in the industry
• Anyone interested in the latest innovations, technologies and industry trends

Whether you're looking to grow your network, discover new solutions or gain industry insights, this event offers something for every stage of your career or business journey.

Tickets

🎟️ Free Admission and Goody Bag on arrival! Please book your space to ensure you recieve your free food voucher!

EVENT SPEAKER SCHEDULE

10am - Networking & Refreshments

10:15am - 11am - Speaker 1. Ian Whittles from HSE (Under Construction - A HSE Viewpoint)

11am - 11:15am - Networking Break exhibition and demos

11:15am - 12:15pm - PANEL DISCUSSION - Which Third-Party Accreditations Do You Really Need?

With so many accreditation schemes available, it can be difficult to know which ones are right for your business. Join our expert panel featuring Harry Rouse (Hoople/Herefordshire Council), Hayley Fisk, Adrian Speller (Speller Metcalfe) Gavin Pettigrew (Wye Valley Group) and Blane Pannell (Taylor Lane Timber Frame) as they explain and discuss the accreditations that matter most in the construction industry locally, and nationwide.

12:15pm - 1:15pm - Networking Lunch and Demos

1:15pm - 1:45pm - Speaker 2. Jamie Perkins-Best EMS (The Importance of Asbestos Management)

1:45pm - 2:15pm - Speaker 3. Blane Pannell - Taylor Made Timber Frame (Building Success - The Taylor Lane Story)

2:15pm - 2:45pm - Networking Break exhibition and demos

2:45pm - 3:15pm - Speaker 4. Dave Swann - Gravitas Medical Solutions (Mental Health: Construction, Manufacturing and the Human Cost of doing nothing)

3:15pm - 4pm - Networking, exhibition and demos

4pm - Event Closes

NOTICE:

Tickets are issued, and visitors admitted on the understanding that no canvassing is allowed by non-exhibitors. Visitors suspected of canvassing in contravention of this rule will be asked to leave. This policy is in place to support the exhibitors that have supported this event by purchasing a stand and making the event possible.

Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Networking & Refreshments
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker 1. Ian Whittles from HSE (Under Construction - A HSE Viewpoint)
Host: Ian Whittles

Info: Local Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Inspector, Ian Whittles will be talking about the current trends in incidents and issues in the Construction Industry.

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break exhibition and demos
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION

Info: Which Third-Party Accreditations Do You Really Need?
With so many accreditation schemes available, it can be difficult to know which ones are right for your business. Join our expert panel featuring Harry Rouse (Hoople/Herefordshire Council), Hayley Fisk, Adrian Speller (Speller Metcalfe) Gavin Pettigrew (Wye Valley Group) and Blane Pannell (Taylor Lane Timber Frame) as they explain and discuss the accreditations that matter most in the construction industry locally, and nationwide.

🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Networking Lunch and Demos
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Speaker 2. Jamie Perkins-Best (The Importance of Asbestos Management)
Host: Jamie Perkins-Best

Info: Asbestos Management is as important as ever and this talk will highlight things that need to be in place for compliance.

🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Speaker 3. Blane Pannell - Taylor Made Building Success
Host: Blane Pannell

Info: In this session Blane will give insights and examples of how Taylor Lane Timber Frame has become one the UK's largest timber frame manufacturers

🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Networking Break exhibition and demos
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Speaker 4. Mental Health: Construction and the Human Cost of doing nothing
Host: Dave Swann

Info: A frank session exploring mental health, suicide risk and workplace culture with practical employer actions.

🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Networking, exhibition and demos