Registrations are now live for UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham, the national platform for the built environment to connect, collaborate and shape the future of construction.
Sponsored by Wyre, HotelPlanner, SolarEdge and Build Warranty, UKCW Birmingham returns to the NEC from 29th September to 1st October and will feature over 250 leading brands; 200 speakers and over 150 hours of CPD accredited seminars across five stages.
As the construction sector faces growing challenges around skills, sustainability, productivity and delivery, UKCW Birmingham has been reset to reflect the needs of today’s industry. Moving beyond the traditional exhibition format, the show is designed to create meaningful opportunities for businesses and professionals to connect and collaborate.
Martin Hurn, UKCW Birmingham Editorial Director, says: “UKCW Birmingham has an important role to play as a national platform for the built environment to connect.
“Its location at the centre of the UK matters. With so much infrastructure, regeneration and development activity taking place across the Midlands and North, Birmingham is the right place to bring the industry together.
“This year, we want UKCW to be more than an exhibition. It needs to be a meeting place for leadership, ideas, collaboration and practical solutions, helping the sector address the challenges that are shaping construction today and in the years ahead.”
Bringing together construction leaders, decision makers, and innovators from across the sector, UKCW Birmingham will serve as a central meeting point for the industry, showcasing the latest innovative products, technologies and ideas driving the future of the built environment.
The Main Stage will explore key issues shaping the built environment, alongside a packed seminar programme across five additional stages providing practical insights into how businesses can respond. Face-to-face networking remains at the heart of the multi award-winning show, including insightful industry roundtables and meet the buyer sessions in the Build Connect Networking Lounge, with the exhibitor floor bringing it all together as visitors connect directly with suppliers and partners.
New for 2026, the Futurebuild Innovation Showcase will highlight the latest products, ideas and technologies transforming construction.
Opened by architect and Channel 4 presenter George Clarke, the show will once again feature an extensive programme of seminars, workshops, live demonstrations and networking opportunities across three packed days.
UKCW Birmingham will feature:
- Built-for-purpose sections:
- Roofing, Cladding & Insulation – A dedicated destination for contractors, installers, specifiers and designers who want to explore the latest innovations in durability, efficiency and weather protection and architectural impact
- Digitalisation – See how technology, automation, and AI are redefining the way we plan and build
- Futurebuild Innovation Showcase – New for 2026, bringing together some of the most innovative products, technologies, materials and solutions transforming the built environment
- Building & Onsite Safety – Featuring product and systems supporting safer buildings and safer sites
- Equipment, Tools & Hire – Explore the newest tools and equipment driving productivity
- Construction Training & Services – Connect with experts in project delivery, compliance, training, and professional support
- Five theatres offering a varied programme of talks and workshops from industry experts and thought leaders:
- Main Stage
- Building and Occupational Safety Stage
- Building Envelope Stage
- Digitalisation & AI Stage
- Futurebuild Innovation Stage
UKCW Birmingham will build on the success of its sister show, UK Construction Week London (May 12-14), where feedback was hugely positive from visitors and exhibitors alike:
Duncan la Barre, Head of Marketing, NavLive, says: “It’s our first time at UKCW and it has far exceeded our expectations. Our stand has been consistently busy with visitors queuing to speak to us about our product. We’ve made a number of sales so the return on investment has been excellent.”
Charlie Brown, Technical Manager, Why Media, comments: “It’s our first time at UKCW; we’ve done lots of business and also had lots of fun! We’re definitely coming back – 100%!”
Julian Sullivan, Specification Manager, Billi UK, says: “The show has generated conversations with architects, MEPs, contractors. The full gambit of people we want to speak to on a daily basis.”
Nicholas Naidu, CEO, Alive Labs, says: “It’s got a great buzz about it. It’s nice to be among all the new technologies that are being presented to the industry, and it’s been a great opportunity to meet with a lot of likeminded professionals.”
Andrew Dyson, CEO, Build Warranty, comments: “We’ve had a high calibre of enquiries – it’s been very promising. Being headline sponsor has also given us a good catchment.”
To find out more and to register free for UKCW Birmingham, visit register.
