UK Construction Week Birmingham, taking place 30 September to 2 October at the NEC, is where the industry meets to move forward together. The event brings together the people, projects, and policies that are shaping the next chapter of UK construction
With over £775bn forecast across the UK construction pipeline, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the built environment. From the £40bn National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline to growing momentum behind housing and retrofit mandates, the opportunities are significant. But so is the competition.
In a fast-moving and crowded market, visibility, insight, and trusted connections are essential.
That’s why UK Construction Week Birmingham, taking place 30 September to 2 October at the NEC, is where the industry meets to move forward together. The event brings together the people, projects, and policies that are shaping the next chapter of UK construction.
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Key sessions to inform your strategy
Policy, Planning, and the £39bn Question
Tuesday 30 September | 10:30am | Main Stage
With £39bn allocated for social housing, this session explores how the construction sector can respond to major policy shifts. Industry leaders and decision-makers will examine how to unlock delivery, scale sustainable development, and ensure public investment drives real outcomes.
Futureproof Housing: Building Climate Resilience into Every Home
Tuesday 30 September | 11:30am | Housing Action Hub
As climate risks intensify, housing must adapt. This session looks at what resilience means in practice—from overheating and flooding to energy security. Hear from leading experts on how design, materials, and planning strategies are evolving to create homes ready for tomorrow’s challenges.
The Building Safety Act and Low-Rise Housing: Clarity, Compliance, and Consequences
Thursday 2 October | 12:15pm | The Roofing Hub
The Building Safety Act has largely been associated with high-rise buildings, but its impact on low-rise housing is becoming increasingly relevant. This panel explores compliance, accountability, and the practical steps developers need to take to meet new expectations without stalling delivery.
Innovation and exhibitors you can’t miss
With more than 300 exhibitors across key product categories, UKCW Birmingham is the destination to source new solutions, meet suppliers, and discover emerging technologies.
Among those showcasing in 2025 are Rock Roofing Products, Don & Low, Licata Building Systems, Cure-it Composites, and O’Reilly Precast, just a few of the names delivering construction solutions at scale.
Insight-led content and CPD learning
With over 200 speakers and more than 150 CPD-accredited sessions, UKCW delivers high-value learning that’s both timely and applicable.
Across stages dedicated to Digital Construction, Roofing, Cladding & Insulation, Onsite On Hire, Build X and more, delegates can expect practical insight, expert-led discussion, and ideas they can take straight back to site.
Connect, collaborate, and grow
UKCW is more than just an exhibition. It’s a platform for meaningful connections and strategic collaboration.
- Join curated Roundtable Sessions tailored to your interests
- Network in the VIP Build Connect Lounge
- Meet international exhibitors and explore global solutions
- Use the brand-new Show App to pre-book meetings with exhibitors and attendees
Whether you’re a contractor, consultant, policymaker, architect or product innovator, UKCW Birmingham is where ideas move off the page and into action.
Register today to be part of the UK’s most important construction event of the year.
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