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STRUCTURED around three key pillars – Building Better, Building Smarter and Building Responsibly- UK Construction Week Birmingham( NEC, 29 Sept- 1 Oct) has unveiled The Construction Reset- a new theme designed to tackle the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the built environment, from improving productivity and scaling industrialised construction to accelerating digital transformation and delivering more sustainable outcomes.
UKCW Birmingham will feature six built-for-purpose sections:
Events
The Construction Reset: UKCW Birmingham returns with bold new theme and focus
• 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 & AI- See how technology, automation, and AI are redefining the way we plan and build
• Futurebuild Innovation Showcase- New for 2026, bringing together 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:
• The Construction RESET Stage- sponsored by Barbour ABI
• Building Safety and Occupational
Safety Stage
• Building Envelope Stage
• Digitalisation & AI Stage- sponsored by Zutec
• Futurebuild Innovation Stage
Seminar highlights include:
Tues 29th Sept- Construction RESET Stage( 10.30am – 11.15am)
The Construction Reset: What Needs to Change and What Happens if We Don’ t? [ Build Better ]
This session will examine where the industry can unlock growth, improve performance and build a futureready workforce through innovation, collaboration and new career pathways.
Speakers: Jackie Rigby( Homes England), Saul Humphrey( Chartered Institute of Building( CIOB), Tim Balcon( CITB)
Wed 30th Sept- Construction RESET Stage( 11.30am – 12.15pm)
Constructing the Gold Standard: Choosing the Right Framework for Better Supply Chain Partnerships
This panel will explore how the principles of the Construction Excellence Gold Standard are reshaping procurement, moving beyond lowest-price tendering towards fairer risk allocation, earlier supply chain engagement and longerterm collaborative relationships.
Moderator: Alison Nicholl( Head of Constructing Excellence, BRE & DfE)
Speakers: Prof. David Hancock( Construction Director and Infrastructure Practice Lead, His Majesty’ s Treasury, Expert Advisory Team & NISTA); Rob Byrnes( Frameworks Director, Vinci Building UK)
Thurs 1st Oct- Building Envelope Stage( 12.30pm- 1.1.5pm)
Net Zero Transition Planning: Turning Construction Ambition into Action
This presentation will explore how organisations can build robust transition plans, align with the emerging ISO Net Zero Standard, and integrate carbon reduction into business planning, procurement and project delivery.
Speaker: Lucie Shackley( Carbon Trust)
Sponsored by Barbour ABI, Zutec, Wyre, HotelPlanner and Build Warranty, UKCW Birmingham will feature over 250 leading brands; 200 speakers and over 150 hours of CPD accredited seminars across four stages, alongside a series of built-for-purpose sections.
To find out more and to register free for UKCW Birmingham, visit http:// www. ukconstructionweek. com /
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