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30/09/2025

UK Construction Week Birmingham Celebrates 10th Anniversary

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The doors have officially opened at UK Construction Week Birmingham (30 September – 2 October, NEC), the UK's largest construction event — and this year promises to be the most valuable edition yet as the show celebrates its 10th anniversary milestone.

Thousands of industry professionals are expected to attend the three-day showcase, which brings together over 300 leading brands and international exhibitors from China, Türkiye, Czech Republic, Italy, France and more.

Highlights of this year's programme include:

The Build Connect Lounge – a hub for meaningful conversations with major players including Homes England, Willmott Dixon, The Procurement Hub, Northport Construction, KYNEKT, Tussell and LHC Procure.

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Curated Roundtable Sessions – covering the sector's biggest challenges, from Decarbonisation in Construction (Carbon Trust) to Social Infrastructure Roadmap (AtkinsRéalis), Technology Integration (Kier), and The Value of Work Experience (Department for Work & Pensions).

200+ world-class speakers delivering thought-provoking sessions.

150+ CPD sessions across seven Impact Stages curated by Build in Digital, CIOB, CITB, National Retrofit Hub, NFRC and more.

The Net Zero Trail – with 20+ exhibitors dedicated to sustainability, spanning Digital Construction, Roofing, Cladding & Insulation, Onsite On Hire, and Build-X.

UKCW continues to be the essential meeting place for industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to connect, share insights, and shape the future of construction.

Entry is free, but registration is required.

Click here to get your free ticket now and join the celebration at UK Construction Week Birmingham.

Please feel free to engage with our team at Construction.co.uk who are delighted to be part of this exciting event. We can also book a meeting with you — simply email stempleton@construction.co.uk.

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