Building Technologies

The UK is the second largest market in Europe for building technologies - PDF - 599kb. Contributing to this is the Heart of England, the West Midlands region with its unique focus on building technologies and, in particular, off-site manufacturing.

The Heart of England provides the skills and expertise required by an off-site or building products manufacturer. The region is at the centre of the UK’s motorway and rail networks, giving excellent access to customers and the UK market as a whole with 75% of the UK population within a 5 hour truck drive. The region is a tried and tested location in which building technology businesses have prospered, many originating from outside the UK.

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Interactive map of leading Building Technology companies in the Heart of England

Marley Eternit

Marley Eternit based in Burton-on-Trent, this company is a leading provider of roofing, cladding and sheeting products with a portfolio that includes concrete and clay tiles, double and single lap slates, decorative cladding, profiled sheeting and a range of building boards. www.marleyeternit.co.uk

Arup

Arup are based in Solihull, this independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offers a broad range of professional services. Delivering innovative and sustainable designs that re-invent the built environment. www.arup.com

Innovare Systems

Innovare Systems, the Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) System is an innovative new concept providing construction companies and developers with a complete structural solution using off-site manufacturing methods. www.innovaresystems.co.uk/index.html

Wolseley UK

Wolseley UK in Leamington Spa is the UK operating company of Wolseley plc, the world’s number one distributor of heating and plumbing products. Wolseley Sustainable Building Center is the UK’s first commercial showcase for sustainable building products and construction methods. www.wolseley.co.uk / www.wolseleysbc.co.uk

Space 4

Space 4 is the UK’s largest producer of fast track precision engineered off-site manufactured construction systems for residential homes. www.space4.co.uk

Elements Europe

Elements Europe are experts in modular bathroom and kitchen pod technology, providing a complete service including design, manufacture and installation from their base in Oswestry. www.elements-europe.com

Carillion

Carillion with headquartered in Wolverhampton, one of the UK’s leading construction and civil engineering companies operating in both the UK and internationally with over 40,000 employees. www.carillionplc.com

Lafarge

Lafarge are a world leader in building materials with top-ranking positions in cement, aggregates, concrete and gypsum, with UK headquarters in Solihull. www.lafarge.co.uk

Kingspan Insulation

Kingspan Insulation has a manufacturing centre in Leominster and is the world’s leading manufacturer of CFC/HCFC free rigid phenolic and urethane insulation products. www.insulation.kingspan.com

Market Opportunity

The UK represents the second largest market for building and construction products and services in Europe. Building Technologies remains at the heart of the regional economy with companies in this sector generating a turnover of £6.7 billion per annum employing over 260,000 people (source Experian).

The Future of Building Technologies

The Heart of England aims to strengthen the connection between our heritage of manufacturing excellence and the future demands of high technologies. There are four specialist vocational training centres in the region that ensure we continue to develop a thriving and innovative Building Technologies sector:

ACT-UK – The National Centre for Advanced Construction Technologies
ATC Centre – Stourbridge College Advanced Technology Centre
South Birmingham College – Construction Centre of Excellence
John Seddon Building Technology Centre

Funding and Support

The Building Technologies sector has been identified as a priority for the region. Local businesses can access funding and support through a network of specialist organisations that provide a wide range of expert advice, from training to new product development:

Advice and Further Information

The Heart of England Inward Investment team offers the following range of free and confidential services to international and UK based companies that are considering investing, expanding or pursuing other business opportunities within the region;

Land and property searches and advice
Tailored investment proposals addressing specific information requirements
Regional visit programmes
Introductions to providers of business and professional services
Introductions to universities and research and technology providers
Information on potential sources of financial assistance and other forms of support

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Top Building Technologies Facts

UK is the second largest market in Europe for building technologies
Advantage West Midlands is the only regional development agency with a building technology focus, providing technical and financial support specifically for building technology businesses
An available workforce with high level manufacturing skills and expertise developed in the automotive industry