Engineers invited to UK Construction Week as it makes welcome return to Birmingham’s NEC

All-new hubs, co-located expos including ones dedicated to the roofing sector and the on-site hire industry are just some of the new experiences for visitors at the UK’s largest built environment event, UK Construction Week (UKCW), when it returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 1-3 October.

UK Construction Week Birmingham is the catalyst for growth in the built environment sector where real change can happen, with face-to-face connections forged between global players, and policy makers and industry professionals coming together across the three-day event.

Officially opened by architect and Channel 4 presenter, George Clarke, recently announced are dedicated areas for this autumn’s show, focusing on roofing and Net Zero responding to visitor and exhibitor demand. UKCW will feature a new co-located Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Expo with confirmed key partners including the NFRC, Raise the Roof and National Federation of Builders.

With a focus on strengthening sustainability in the construction industry, the Net Zero Hub, sponsored by Reconomy, will also make its debut appearance at the October show. The new area will be partnering with National Retrofit Hub, a non-profit collaborative organisation working with the industry to enable the delivery of housing retrofit across the UK, who will be programming panel discussions across the three days.

In addition, a Net Zero Trail has also been launched designed to showcase the latest innovations and sustainable practices driving the construction industry toward a net-zero future. Visitors can explore cutting-edge technologies, materials, and methods that are paving the way for environmentally responsible building practices.

This year, UKCW is also co-located with Onsite On Hire, a new hire industry showcase designed to show the very best tools, compact plant and equipment exhibitors. Confirmed exhibitors include the likes of Genquip Groundhog, Speedy Hire, Solar Hybrid Solutions and GaiaGroup UK.

Those interested in learning more about skills, development and training opportunities in the construction industry will want to visit the Skills & Training Hub. In collaboration with the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board), this hub will address the skills shortage head-on with a three-day programme featuring a plethora of talks and workshops to support skills development within the industry.

Alongside a busy seminar programme, UKCW will feature a wealth of high-profile speakers including the mayors of both the West Midlands and East Midlands, Richard Parker and Claire Ward, who will be speaking together on stage for the first time since their elections in May.

The show’s other main areas and hubs are:

• Digital Construction Hub
• Live Demo Theatre
• Infrastructure Live
• Build X
• Culture Change Hub
• CPD Hub

UKCW will also feature the latest products, innovations and technology from hundreds of leading brands across the sector, including Artex, Kingspan, SIG, Don Low, Biffa, Fischer Fixings, Reco Surfaces, Bricys, PlanRadar, BetonBlock, Build Warranty, MERS, Reconomy, Ford, Utility Parts, Speedy Hire, and more.

Find out more and register for UKCW Birmingham for free here.

The Birmingham show is complemented by its sister event, UKCW London, which will next take place at London ExCeL, 7-9 May 2025.