Construction Industry Comes Together for Successful Meet the Buyer Expo in Rotherham

The Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber’s Construction Forum hosted another highly successful Construction Meet the Buyer Expo on Wednesday (12th February 2025) at the Holiday Inn Rotherham, bringing together businesses and key industry players for a morning of networking and service sharing.

The event, held at the Holiday Inn, Rotherham (J31), welcomed businesses from across the Barnsley and Rotherham region, providing an invaluable opportunity to connect with leading buyers and decision-makers in the construction sector. Attendees had the chance to engage directly with procurement teams, explore potential partnerships, and gain insights into upcoming projects in the industry.

Following the success of last year’s event at Barnsley Metrodome, this year’s expo continued to build momentum, attracting over 320 businesses eager to establish new relationships and showcase their products and services.

The expo featured a busy exhibition space, an interactive seminar from Henry Boot on the importance of establishing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion practices and policy in their operations, and a direct line with buyers representing a range of construction-related companies.

Shane Young, Operations Director at Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber, said, “We were delighted with the turnout and the connections made between exhibitors and visitors alike. This event is all about creating opportunities, and once again, we’ve seen businesses come together to swap business cards, showcase their services and products and make those crucial connections that will help drive the local construction industry forward.”

With the demand for high-quality suppliers and services continuing to grow, the expo serves as an essential platform for collaboration within the region.

Exhibitors and attendees praised the event for its format and the quality of connections made. Kayleigh Thompson, Sales Manager at Professional Energy Purchasing Ltd said, “It was the busiest Construction Meet the Buyer Expo yet. It was a great day to connect with local and further afield contacts to help us to offer a bespoke service to our customers.”

As the Barnsley & Rotherham Construction Forum looks ahead, plans are already underway for the next Meet the Buyer Expo, promising even more opportunities for businesses to engage with industry leaders and explore new commercial ventures.

For further information about the event and upcoming opportunities, visit www.brchamber.co.uk/external-affairs/construction-forum/ or contact events@brchamber.co.uk.