OFFSITE2007 is sponsored by the following companies

The Concrete Centre are the central development organisation for the UK cement and concrete industry. Their aim is to assist all those involved in design and construction to realise the full potential of concrete. They achieve this by offering a programme of awareness seminars, training courses and publications. The Concrete Centre also operates a free advice, national helpline that is available Monday to Friday to answer questions or queries about concrete (0700 4 500 500).

Du Pont is a science company - founded over 200 years ago,employing 60,000 people.

They are at the forefront of building science, with brands you depend on like Tyvek,Kevlar,Teflon,Corian,SentryGlas and many more.

DuPont's extensive range of products and services are used in residential and commercial sites around the globe.Including hospitals, schools, stadia, offices, retail outlets, airports, roads and Olympic venues.

DuPont™ uses scientific advances to create buildings that operate more efficiently ,consume less energy,look better, provide safer,healthier and more sustainable environments for everyone.

Focused on dynamic science that generates real world solutions.

The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation that promotes energy saving, funded by government and the private sector. Set up after the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, we have two main goals:

To achieve the sustainable use of energy
To cut carbon dioxide emissions, one of the key contributors to climate change

To achieve these goals, we work with households, business and the public sector:

Encouraging a more efficient use of energy
Stimulating the demand and supply of cleaner fuelled vehicles
Promoting the use of small-scale renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind

Kingspan Off-site Ltd is Europe's leading manufacturer and innovator of timber engineered building systems. The company's design team will be using the latest in design and off-site manufacturing techniques to produce an innovative, sustainable and energy efficient home at Off-site 2007, which will be extremely carbon efficient and offer complete design flexibility and adaptability.

ecoTECH’s vision is based on an open partnership, involving all sides of the housing industry - from housing associations and private homebuilders, to architects and local authority planners.

Our commitment to modern design, quality, accessibility and the environment have led us to specialise in Swedish off-site modular technology. We offer both “package” homes such as ORGANICS Public and ORGANICS Private – 2 separate ranges designed specifically for their own individual markets – Public Sectors and Private Sectors - both with the same sustainable ethos and high quality, as well as custom designed residential homes, multi-family and commercial projects.

See more about the ORGANICS modular home as part of The Big Build

Hanson is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of heavy building materials. 'We have a network of more than 600 manufacturing plants serving a range of customers from major civil engineering contractors to local builders and DIY enthusiasts. Hanson Building Products is the UK's largest brick maker and a leading manufacturer of lightweight and dense concrete blocks and specialist precast concrete structures and flooring systems. The division also produces a range of bagged aggregates and decorative and hard landscaping products.'

Hanson will be building a second building alongside their original house from OFFSITE2005 [new window] as part of The Big Build

Osborne is one of the UK's leading privately owned construction and civil engineering contractors with specialist divisions covering: affordable housing; education, health and commercial property; rail and highways; and property services.

The Osborne ethos is based on working closely with clients to understand their needs and how the build impacts on their customers. By understanding the needs of the end user, Osborne is able to provide greater added value to help clients maximise development potential.

This is exemplified by the Osborne Demonstration House at the BRE Innovation Park. Sustainability, cost efficiency and environmental performance are all key themes of the house.

See the Osborne House as part of The Big Build

SmartLIFE is a not-for-profit business partnership between BRE and Cambridgeshire County Council, working with other stakeholders to deliver sustainable growth solutions. A network of SmartLIFE Centres in Cambridge, Malmö and Hamburg are running international conferences, seminars, exhibitions and events. These, together with a coordinated international training programme, deliver professional and vocational skills for sustainable and innovative construction.

SmartLIFE showcase demonstrations in the three countries, offer practical demonstrations of these innovative construction techniques; with the objective of delivering quality affordable and sustainable developments. The second UK demonstration of 106 houses uses steel, timber and concrete systems and compares these directly on site with traditional construction. (see BRE Press Release about the Fenland Housing project)

A new approach to construction waste reduction is also being tested through the CoRE project. This works directly with contractors on site to analyse and recycle waste at source in an attempt to reduce construction costs and environmental damage from landfill.

Spaceover was formed to design and produce high quality modern accommodation which will be a pleasure to live in. Innovative components and production techniques combined with pre-site preparation to give lower build costs and faster site programmes. Our construction sites will be safer, cleaner and a much more efficient environment to work in.

Spaceover exhibited a prototype volumetric module at the first OFFSITE show in 2003. Now with several award winning housing projects under their belt, they are returning to demonstrate modules from a live housing project

As one of the UK’s leading construction groups, Stewart Milne Group is at the forefront of new homes development, construction and timber systems.

Stewart Milne Timber Systems division is the leader in the UK timber frame market, using state-of-the-art techniques and leading edge thinking to provide the private house building and commercial sectors with a diverse portfolio to meet buyers’ needs.

State-of-the-art manufacturing plants are located in Witney, Oxfordshire and Aberdeen, Scotland. Innovative, sustainable, precision-engineered and holding high thermal qualities, a Stewart Milne timber system is built to specific tolerances and manufactured in controlled conditions to ensure a consistently high quality end product.

The four storey homes at OFFSITE 2007 are leading-edge and highly energy efficient, pushing the boundaries of sustainability and aiming for the zero carbon rating that is essential for the future.

Offering family living with four bedrooms and designed to maximise the available ground space, these homes take advantage of modern build techniques and technology and are a clear pointer to the next generation in house building