The show will now take place on October 27, 28 and 29 next year.

Organisers took advantage of new Autumn dates becoming available at the Birmingham NEC and agreed a shift back from the original April slot.

Paul Godwin, Managing Director of Build Show said: “When we learned that autumn dates had become available for the same halls at the NEC, and after discussions with a number of our key stakeholders, it became clear that the move to the later dates was the right thing to do from every perspective.

“Autumn is a far better time for a contractor-focused event.

“With increasing order books, SME builders and contractors especially might be hard pressed to take time off site in the spring.

“The longer lead-time will also be beneficial for exhibitors planning their 2015 budgets and participation at such a wide-ranging event, the first major business-to-business event for builders and contractors for several years.”

Sarah McMonagle of the Federation of Master Builders, said: “A six month delay will allow a longer period for SME construction firms to recover from what has been a particularly deep and protracted downturn for our industry.

“Also for many sectors, autumn is a little quieter than spring in terms of workloads as there is sometimes pent up demand for construction work after a severe winter.

“Hopefully this new date will attract even more small and micro construction firms to the show.”

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