The first ever Build & Design Queensland trade only expo will take place in 2012, with products, services and ideas on show specifically suited to the Queensland climate and living conditions.

The event targets designers, architects, specifiers and other build and design professionals, and opens at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday 9 May — Friday 11 May.

Exhibition manager Michael-William Kelly says visitors will be able to easily explore ideas and concepts that suit and enhance the Queensland lifestyle.

“Feedback from the industry has indicated that the Queensland market has its own set of design and building needs,” he said.

“We have designed the Build & Design Queensland exhibition in consultation with the industry to offer a portfolio of suitable exhibitors and seminars that provide all the latest information, ideas, advice and innovation, so that busy Queensland professionals can find everything they need for their next project or tender.”

The expo will feature a Live Profile Stage with industry panel presentations, a ‘Green Tag’ pavilion in conjunction with Ecospecifier, build products specifically tailored to the Queensland climate and ‘design driven’ interiors.