ecoSHOWCASE

For nearly 30 years ecoSHOWCASE (formerly Hargould) has provided construction professionals and product manufacturers with a unique opportunity to meet and discuss the latest product innovations and key industry issues, in an environment that is convenient, friendly and conducive to business. Our new ecoShowcase feature will provide a forum for the most important issue in building and construction today.

Zones:
Bathrooms, Brassware, Bricks, Blocks etc, Ceilings, Cement, Concrete and Alternatives, Ceramic Tiling, Civil Engineering Products, Cladding, Computer Software and Services, Concrete Work, Consultants, Architects, Engineers and Surveyors, Drainage Products, Electrical, Excavation, Fencing Products, Fixings and Fasteners, Flooring, Furniture and Fittings, Glazing and Conservatories, Heating and Ventilating, Insulation, Ironmongery, Kitchens, Landscaping Materials, Linings, Sheathing, Dry Partitioning, Natural Lighting, Off-site Manufactured Solutions, Paint, Adhesives, Chemicals and Finishes, Painting and Decorating, Playground Equipment, Plumbing, Power Tools and Equipment, Professional Services, Property Maintenance, Rainwater Goods, Rainwater Harvesting, Recruitment, Renewable Energy, Repairs, Roads and Paving, Roofing, Scaffold and Access Equipment, Security and Fire Protection, Soffit and Fascia Systems, Structural Steelwork, Timber, Timber Products, Trade Bodies, Associations, Institutions, Waste Management, Water Management and Appliances, Waterproofing, Windows, Doors and Stairs, Windows and Double Glazing, Wind Power

ECOSHOWCASE
There is a shared recognition that the industry needs to change the way we design and build.

Every stage of the building process has an impact on the environment - materials, transportation, construction and waste.

And what an impact that can be from an industry whose output is worth over £100 billion a year, that accounts for 8% of Gross Domestic Product and provides employment for around 3 million workers.

Based on official BERR government statistics, building is responsible for nearly half of UK carbon emissions, half of water consumption, one third of landfill waste and 13% of all raw materials used in the UK economy.

The launch of the joint industry and government "Strategy for Sustainable Construction" in June 2008 comes at a difficult time for the industry, with tales of doom and gloom hanging over the house building sector in particular.

But, when the going gets tough, the tough get going! No one is about to ignore the key message in construction today which will remain long after the current pessimism is a spent force: We must dramatically reduce the environmental impact of buildings and infrastructure construction.

Are we doing it to meet government declared environmental targets? Well of course. But let's not forget the business case of delivering sustainability and prosperity for the sector and the broader economy.

ecoSHOWCASE will aim to showcase many key areas of energy efficiency & sustainable development, such as materials, lighting, day lighting, water, waste, heating and ventilation.

ecoSHOWCASE will present the best in eco-friendly building, process and design tools, as well as product stewardship and environmental assessment methodologies.

ecoSHOWCASE will attempt to educate visitors with the latest actionable sustainable construction guidelines from the leading organisations and associations.

Address:
11 Star Lane
Ringwood
Hampshire BH24 1AL