Jan 14, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. UK Construction Week, organised by Media 10, has announced the acquisition of Timber Expo, the UK’s only dedicated event for timber construction. Media 10 will run Timber Expo as a key part of UKCW, bringing together nine construction-focused events taking place at the NEC Birmingham between 6-11 October.

Timber Expo recently announced its 2014 exhibition as the most successful in the event’s four year history with over 6,000 visitors attending the show at the NEC – up 30 per cent year on year. With over 150 exhibitors, adding Timber Expo to the UKCW portfolio will bring the anticipated exhibitor number to over 1,000 and the attendance figure in excess of 50,000.

Lee Newton, CEO of Media 10, said: “We are delighted to add the UK’s largest and most respected timber event to our portfolio and as such, Timber Expo will become an integral part and a key component of UK Construction Week.