5 CONSTRUCTION TRENDS SET TO DEFINE 2025
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The construction industry is evolving and 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. From new technologies to sustainability targets and regulatory change, the sector is being reshaped by a range of powerful forces.
Here are five key trends set to define the year ahead.
1. Modular & Offsite Construction
Speed, efficiency, and sustainability are driving continued growth in offsite methods. With a projected market value of £10.3 billion by 2030, modular construction is proving to be more than a trend - it’s a fundamental shift in how buildings are delivered.
2. Net Zero & Retrofit Acceleration
The journey to net zero is now accelerating across the public and private sectors. Government investment - such as the £3.8 billion earmarked for decarbonising public buildings - is making retrofit a top priority for the built environment.
3. Smart Technologies & AI
Digital transformation continues to reshape the construction process. Tools like BIM, digital twins, and AI-powered risk analysis are helping to improve project outcomes, enhance safety, and reduce waste.
4. Skills & Workforce Shifts
While labour shortages remain a challenge, new opportunities are emerging in digital construction, retrofitting, and modern methods of construction (MMC). Reskilling and upskilling are essential to meeting the demands of a changing industry.
5. Regulatory Reform
With the introduction of the Building Safety Act, accountability and compliance are taking centre stage. The new regulatory landscape is prompting a shift in how projects are planned, delivered, and maintained.
Explore these trends first-hand at UKCW Birmingham 2025
These key issues - and more - will be front and centre at UK Construction Week Birmingham 2025, returning to the NEC this September.
As the UK’s largest built environment event, UKCW brings together thousands of professionals from across construction and design to explore innovation, gain practical insights, and connect with industry leaders.
Whether you’re an architect, contractor, developer, or supplier, this is your opportunity to:
- Discover the latest products and technologies across multiple specialist sections, including Digital Construction, Roofing and Plant hire
- Hear from expert speakers covering the trends that matter - from retrofit strategies to AI on site
- Earn CPD points through tailored content sessions
- Network with peers and potential partners from every corner of the sector
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