An Overview of London Build Fire & Security Expo 2024

This informal CPD article, ‘An Overview of London Build Fire & Security Expo’, was provided by London Build, the leading construction and design show in the UK.

London Build Fire & Security Expo Opens November 20-21 at Olympia

The wait is nearly over for London Build Fire & Security Expo co-hosted with London Build Expo to open show doors on Nov 20th & 21st. Excitement is building within the fire safety and building security industries as we approach the opening of the London Build Fire & Security Expo at Olympia London. Co-located with London Build Expo, the UK’s leading and largest construction event, both shows will attract over 35,000 professionals, including fire safety experts, building security specialists, and construction professionals. Attendees will include the UK’s top contractors, housebuilders, architects, developers, civil engineers, suppliers, and more.

Learn from 200+ fire safety and security exhibitors, showcasing the latest innovations and cutting-edge products. Exhibitors include Woodway Engineering, Cygnus, ARC Building Solutions, Winkhaus, Quelfire, Apollo Fire Detectors, Marmox UK, Veesus, Ryno, Glenigan and more. This is the perfect opportunity to engage with interactive demos and technologies that are shaping the future of the fire safety industry.

Working in partnership with ASFP, the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), the Fire Industry Association (FIA), the Passive Fire Knowledge Group (PKFG), Women Talking Fire, BAFE, the Institution of Fire Engineers, and many more, the conference agenda is set to be our most extensive programme to date.

Key topics include the impact of the Building Safety Act, advancements in fire safety design—including facade safety, mass timber, and IoT-driven solutions— evolving building security standards, smart crime prevention solutions, and cybercrime protection in the built environment.

Hear from hundreds of industry leaders as they take the spotlight across the Fire Safety Stage, Fire Safety Workshops and Building Security Stages. Our incredible line-up of speakers includes:

• Amanda Long, Chief Executive - Construction Product Information
• Duncan Johnson, Deputy Director, Construction Products Regulation - Office for Product Safety and Standards
• Dave Byng, Head of Security - Balfour Beatty
• Nathaniel Taylor, Strategic Development Director - Galliford Try Asset Intelligence
• Jon Farley, Associate Director, UKIMEA Cyber Security Advisory – Arup
• Gary Daniels, Senior Associate Director Fire Engineer - Jacobs
• Graeme Whitty, National Product Director - Willmott Dixon
• Louise Shea - Director - Cyber & Information Security, Buro Happold
• Ben Oram - Head of Technical - Buckley Gray Yeoman
• Steve Hamm, CEO - The Institution of Fire Engineers

Ignite meaningful connections at the Exchange Hub, with industry body lead networking parties including:

• FIA Connect & Collaborate Session (Nov 20th, 4:15 pm) - Hosted by Fire Industry Association
• Stronger Together (Nov, 21st, 2:30pm) - Hosted by Women Talking Fire
• Meet the Security Institute - The Gateway of a Community of Security Professionals

(Nov 21st, 3:00pm) - Hosted by the Security Institute

Network with 35,000+ industry professionals including senior representatives from Amey, Balfour Beatty, Ballymore, Bam, Berkeley Group, Brookfield Properties, Canary Wharf Group, Costain, EKFB, Ferrovial, Galliford Try, Graham, Greater London Authority, Kier, L&Q, Morgan Sindall, Multiplex, Network Rail, Sir Robert McAlpine, Skanska, Transport for London, Vinci, Wates, Willmott Dixon, and more.

London Build is the UK’s leading and largest construction show, attended by 35,000+ contractors, architects, developers, civil engineers, suppliers, government and construction professionals. London Build features a jam-packed two days of incredible content with 700+ speakers across 12 conference stages, 200+ CPD sessions, masterclasses, 450+ exhibitors, networking parties, Meet the Buyer, Architect's Hub, Government Hub, entertainment, celebrity guests, live music and much more!

Dates:

20th Nov (Wed): 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

21st Nov (Thurs): 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Venue: Olympia London - Grand & National Hall Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX

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