The DesignBUILD 2013 expo will open at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre in May.
 
To be held from 8 May to 10 May, DesignBUILD 2013 offers a platform for building trades, contractors and professionals to try and buy all the latest tools at special exhibition-only prices.
 
According to Exhibition Manager Frank Matus, DesignBUILD brings the entire building and construction industry together, including all the relevant suppliers, manufacturers and associations.
 
The Innovation Alley is a showcase of all the latest products hitting the industry. The VEK Tool Demo Stations allow visitors to see, cost and compare the latest tools and techniques in one easy space. Mr Matus explains that this section will enable tradies to see the latest equipment designed to help them do their job smarter, faster and more cost efficiently.
 
Kiro Athanasiadis from VEK Tools adds that there will be hundreds of tools on show from a broad range of quality and innovative brands with an expert team onsite to demonstrate and discuss new applications, upgrades and advancements.
 
DesignBUILD 2013 will feature hundreds of new products from over 250 exhibitors, including architectural panels from Principal Partner Austral Australia, as well as external cladding by Weathertex, innovative rooftop terrace hatches by Gorter Hatches, BuildSoft estimating software and leading BIM estimating software from Exactal.
 
Entry to DesignBUILD, which is open to trades and professionals only, remains free for those who register online.