From Tuesday, 30th September to Thursday, 2nd October 2025, UK Construction Week will take place at the NEC, Birmingham. UK Construction Week (UKCW) in Birmingham is the largest UK event for the built environment. As always, it is set to be a busy few days packed with talks, networking, and ideas for anyone working in the construction and architecture sectors, from suppliers to policymakers.
What’s happening this year?
The 2025 edition features five main content theatres, each with its own focus:
- Digital Construction – innovations in software, data, and tech.
- Roofing, Cladding & Insulation – materials, methods, and compliance.
- On-site On Hire – plant, equipment, and hire services.
- Build X – experimental builds and forward-thinking designs.
- Plus more specialist stages covering different areas of the industry.
Across these stages, there will be 200+ speakers and over 150 hours of CPD-accredited sessions, so there’s plenty to choose from, whether you’re after technical know-how or broader industry insight.
Who’s speaking?
Some of the confirmed names include:
- Richard Parker – Mayor of the West Midlands
- Oliver Novokovic – Group Technical & Innovation Director, Barratt Redrow PLC
- Mike Raven – National Sustainability Lead, East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- George Clarke – Architect, TV presenter, and housing advocate
- Alan Heron – Director of Procurement, Places for People
- Emma Whigham – Markets & Supply Chain Director, New Hospital Programme
- Rachael Owens – Co-Director, National Retrofit Hub
- Amanda Long – Chief Executive, CCPI
- Marie Claude Hemming – Director of Operations, ACE Net
Topics on the agenda
Talks and panels will cover:
- Sustainable design and retrofit – from materials to energy performance.
- Procurement innovation – how supply chains are adapting.
- Digital transformation – tools that are reshaping how projects are delivered.
Whether your focus is technical detail, strategic insight, or building connections, UKCW brings together Tier 1 and 2 contractors, housebuilders, architects, local authorities, consultants, and specialists from across the supply chain.
Why attend?
- CPD hours – over 150 accredited sessions with practical takeaways.
- Networking – meet peers, potential partners, and industry leaders.
- Inspiration – hear real-world case studies and see the latest products in action.
If you work in construction, 30 September–2 October 2025 is worth marking in your calendar.
Registration is free, so if you want to be part of the discussions shaping the future of the built environment, you can secure your ticket now through the UKCW Birmingham website. We hope to see you there.
