26th August 2026

Construct UK is delighted, once again, to be supporting UK Construction Week Birmingham (at the NEC from 29th September-1st October) and is looking forward to hosting Winning Work with AI: Smarter Project Lead Research for Construction (Digitalisation & AI Stage 10.30am, 1st October – details below).

From AI in construction to supply chain partnerships and the latest thoughts on retrofit, the event features a packed programme designed to encourage fresh thinking, showcase innovation and support the industry’s drive towards a more productive, sustainable future.

Ahead of the event, the organisers have 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.

Structured around three key pillars – Building Better, Building Smarter and Building Responsibly, the three-day event will feature:

Built-for-purpose sections:

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:

Main Stage
Building Safety and Occupational Safety Stage
Building Envelope Stage
Digitalisation & AI Stage
Futurebuild Innovation Stage

Seminar and discussion highlights across the show include:

Tuesday, 29th September

Main Stage (10.30am – 11.15am)

The Construction Reset: What Needs to Change and What Happens if We Don’t? [Build Better] – click here for further details.

Building Envelope Stage (1.30pm – 2.15pm)

The Retrofit Reset: Beyond Grants to Long Term Delivery – click here for further details.

Wednesday, 30th September

Main Stage (11.30am – 12.15pm)

Constructing the Gold Standard: Choosing the Right Framework for Better Supply Chain Partnerships – click here for further details.

Digitalisation & AI Stage (2.30pm – 3.15pm)

The Next Wave of AI in Construction: What Leaders Need to Know Now – click here for further details.

Thursday, 1st October

Digitalisation & AI Stage (10.30am – 11.15am)

Winning Work with AI: Smarter Project Lead Research for Construction

This practical session will demonstrate how AI can be used to research project pipelines, analyse planning applications, identify key decision-makers, track specification opportunities and prioritise leads based on project stage, sector and buying signals.

Speakers: Leigh Simpson (ConstructUK), Angie Wilkes (Construct Virtual), Faisal Amin (Peak One Partners), Paul Indinger (Building Radar)

Main Stage (12.30pm – 1.15pm)

AI in Construction: Reimagining How Real Applications Deliver Real Results [Build Smarter] click here for further details.

Other key show features include:

the Build Connect Lounge, which will act as a live event hub where key partners can host their own roundtables, workshops and clinics aligned to the Construction Reset themes
the Client & Buyer Exchange, which will be a more focused and purposeful evolution of traditional meet-the-buyer activity

In order to find out more and to register free for UKCW Birmingham, click here.