Specifiers, designers and architects, mark your calendars: the UK’s biggest event for the built environment returns to the NEC this autumn for its 10th anniversary
UK Construction Week Birmingham (September 30 to October 2) offers three unmissable days of the latest product launches, live demos, technical workshops and CPD-accredited talks, making it a must-attend event for anyone in the construction industry.
Opened by architect and TV presenter George Clarke, UKCW Birmingham attracts thousands of visitors and exhibitors from across the globe with big names such as Armatherm, Marmox, Creagh Concrete, PlanRadar and Build Warranty set to showcase their latest products.
Visitors can also benefit from over 150 hours of CPD-accredited talks and seminars delivered by a ‘who’s who’ of high-profile speakers across five stages. Politicians, thought leaders and major decision makers, such as Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, David Atkinson, National Head of Land & Development, Willmott Dixon, and Emma Wigham, Director NHS New Hospital Programme, will all be in attendance.
Design & Build will be taking over the UKCW Birmingham Culture Change & Skills Hub on Wednesday 1 October.
Talk highlights include:
Unlock the Power Within: A Leadership Activation for Women in Construction
Wednesday 1 October, 10.30am – 11.30am, Culture Change & Skills Hub
This fast-paced, interactive 1-hour session is designed to equip women in construction with the mindset, tools, and habits to lead with more clarity, confidence, and impact. It’s a powerful introduction to the key themes from our popular Leading with Motivational Intelligence programme. Participants will explore the essential principles of self-leadership and discover how adopting a growth mindset can support their leadership development – no matter where they are in their career journey.
Natalie Baksheieva, Executive Coach & Trainer, The Power Within HER
Are you an ally, champion or blissfully unaware?
Wednesday 1 October, 11.40am – 12.25pm, Culture Change & Skills Hub
Joanne De La Porte, Avison Young
Mark Freed, Men for Inclusion
Paul Halbert, Yesss Electrical
Zoe Brooke, Ezrah Consulting
Helen Chorley, Angel Investor
Where’s your head at?
Wednesday 1 October, 12.35pm – 1.20pm, Culture Change & Skills Hub
Hear from expert panellists on how to check in with yourself and your colleagues, signs to be aware of and productive tips on overcoming the humps.
Natasha Gale, Clean Innovations
Gaelle Blake, Groupe Adequat
Recruitment vs Retention
Wednesday 1 October, 1.30pm – 2.15pm, Culture Change & Skills Hub
Emma Fletcher, Octopus Energy
Phil Dean, Core Group
Renee Preston, Gallaway Construction / Construction for Women
Sophie Seddon, Novus Property Solutions
Gaelle Blake, Groupe Adequat
Keynote speech
Wednesday 1 October, 2.25pm – 3.10pm, Culture Change & Skills Hub
Join us for a keynote speech from Ceri Evans, Global Director of Cost & Commercial Management at global consultancy and construction company, Mace, who will be sharing her valuable insights and perspectives.
Ceri Evans, Global Director of Cost & Commercial Management, Mace
There’s still time to get your ticket!
Alongside over 300 leading brands from around the world, face to face networking will take centre stage with a dedicated show app to help delegates book meetings in advance, alongside roundtable sessions and the Build Connect Networking Lounge.
Register for UKCW Birmingham for free here
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