UKCW Birmingham

29 Sept - 1 Oct 2026

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11 - 13 May 2027

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UKCW Birmingham

29 Sept - 1 Oct 2026

NEC

UKCW London

11 - 13 May 2027

Excel London

GET RECOGNISED AT UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK BIRMINGHAM 2026

 

You’ve put the work into making your presence at UK Construction Week Birmingham stand out; now it’s time to get recognised for it. The Exhibitor Awards 2026 celebrate the creativity, innovation, sustainability and marketing that help make the show an unforgettable experience.

Whether you’ve transformed a shell scheme, created a show-stopping space-only stand, put sustainability at the heart of your design or delivered a brilliant campaign to drive visitors to the show, there’s an award for you. 

Email us with a short description of your stand and why you think it should win.

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Exhibitor Awards
Best Shell Scheme Stand Award

BEST SHELL SCHEME STAND AWARD

Recognising an exhibitor who has transformed their stand into a welcoming, creative and memorable space.

What will the judges look for?
•    Creative use of the shell scheme space.
•    Clear and consistent branding.
•    An attractive, welcoming and accessible design.
•    Effective product or service displays.
•    Interactive features or activities that engage visitors.
•    Good use of lighting, graphics, furniture and finishing touches.

Why enter?
•    Gain recognition for your creativity and stand design.
•    Feature in UK Construction Week’s post-event marketing communications.
•    Receive an award to display.
•    Increase the visibility of your brand across the show.

BEST SPACE ONLY STAND AWARD

Celebrating exceptional stand design, recognising an exhibitor who has created an innovative, engaging and memorable experience.

What will the judges look for?
•    Originality and creativity of the overall concept.
•    Strong visual impact and brand consistency.
•    Effective use of the available space.
•    A welcoming, accessible and visitor-friendly layout.
•    Innovative ways of displaying products or demonstrating solutions.
•    Interactive elements that encourage engagement.
•    Overall quality of design, build and finish.

Why enter?
•    Gain recognition for outstanding stand design and innovation.
•    Feature in UK Construction Week’s post-event marketing communications.
•    Receive an award to display.
•    Showcase your creativity to the wider built environment community.

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Best Sustainable Stand Award

BEST SUSTAINABLE STAND AWARD

Celebrating an exhibitor who has successfully reduced the environmental impact of their stand through thoughtful design, responsible material choices and sustainable working practices.

What will the judges look for?
•    Use of reused, recycled, recyclable or responsibly sourced materials.
•    A clear plan for reusing or repurposing the stand after the event.
•    Measures taken to minimise waste.
•    Energy-efficient lighting, equipment and displays.
•    Sustainable transport, sourcing and supply-chain choices.
•    Evidence that sustainability has been considered throughout the stand’s design, build and operation.
•    Clear communication of sustainable initiatives to visitors.

Why enter?
•    Gain recognition as a sustainability leader within the built environment.
•    Feature in UK Construction Week’s post-event marketing communications.
•    Receive an award to display.
•    Inspire other organisations to exhibit more sustainably.

BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN AWARD

Great event marketing begins long before the doors open, and continues throughout the show.

Recognising an exhibitor who has created an engaging and effective campaign to promote their presence at UK Construction Week Birmingham, attract visitors and generate meaningful engagement.

Build excitement. Drive engagement. Get your brand noticed.

What will the judges look for?
•    A clear campaign objective and target audience.
•    Creative and consistent messaging across relevant channels.
•    Effective use of email, social media, PR, advertising or direct marketing.
•    Promotion of the exhibitor’s stand number and reasons to visit.
•    Collaboration with UK Construction Week through supplied assets, hashtags and content.
•    Activity that encourages customers, prospects and partners to attend.
•    Evidence of engagement or results, such as registrations, reach, leads or stand visits.
•    Strong marketing activity during the event, where applicable.

Why enter?
•    Gain recognition for marketing creativity and effectiveness.
•    Feature in UK Construction Week’s post-event marketing communications.
•    Receive an award to display.
•    Showcase your campaign to the wider built environment community.

Best Marketing Campaign Award

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STAND OUT IN FRONT OF THE UK’S BUILT ENVIRONMENT 

Stand out, get recognised and celebrate what makes your brand exceptional. The Exhibitor Awards 2026 recognise the creativity, innovation, sustainability and marketing that bring UK Construction Week Birmingham to life.

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