UKCW London

12 - 14 May 2026

ExCeL

UKCW Birmingham

29 Sept - 1 Oct 2026

NEC

UKCW London

12 - 14 May 2026

ExCeL

UKCW Birmingham

29 Sept - 1 Oct 2026

NEC

On the Main Stage, discussions will explore Finance, Funding Models & Cost Pressures, examining how inflation, borrowing constraints and tightening margins are reshaping investment decisions and delivery models across the industry. Sessions will also tackle Procurement Reform & Contracting Models, addressing the drive for simpler, more transparent processes and a shift towards long-term, outcome-focused partnerships that work in practice. Alongside this, Planning System Challenges & Land Supply will be in focus, with expert insight into planning reform, digital tools and practical strategies to unlock land, accelerate delivery and overcome delays impacting housing, retrofit and infrastructure projects.
On the Offsite & Industrialisation Stage, sessions will explore Industrialised Construction, Offsite & Productivity, highlighting how offsite manufacturing, MMC and kit-of-parts systems are transforming speed, quality and cost efficiency across construction. The agenda will also address Innovation in Construction Methods, offering honest insight into what works, where challenges remain and how industrialised approaches are reshaping procurement and supply chains. Digital Transformation & Data Integration will focus on practical uses of data, digital twins and interoperable systems to improve performance and compliance, while Product Innovation, Testing & Quality Assurance will provide clarity on certification, regulation and routes to market through real-world insight and live demonstrations.
On the ConTech & AI Stage, sessions will explore how construction technology and artificial intelligence are being applied in the real world to improve efficiency, safety, sustainability and project delivery. Key themes will include AI-driven decision makingdigital twins and data integrationautomation and robotics, BIM and interoperability, and using real-time data to optimise assets and operations, giving visitors practical insight into how digital innovation can deliver measurable performance across the built environment.
On the Net Zero Stage, sessions will explore Net Zero, Innovation & Regulatory Pathways, providing practical guidance on carbon reduction, regulatory navigation and bringing new products to market in line with evolving standards such as PAS 2035. The agenda will also address Climate Adaptation & Resilience, shifting the conversation beyond net zero to focus on overheating, extreme weather and infrastructure resilience, with insight into climate risk, flood adaptation and long-term planning for future-ready assets.
On the Housing Action Stage, sessions will explore Housing Insight, Safety & Quality, addressing building safety regulation, retrofit standards and practical ways to improve the quality and performance of homes while working within tight budgets. The programme will also focus on Retrofit Delivery & Whole-Building Upgrades, examining the shift towards integrated retrofit approaches, with practical insight into delivery models, quality control, resident engagement and scaling supply chains to deliver upgrades at pace.
On the Culture Change & Skills Stage, sessions will explore Skills, Culture Change & Workforce Development, addressing workforce shortages, student engagement and clearer career pathways, mentoring and mid-career transitions. The programme will also focus on Social Value, Community Outcomes & Trust-Building, examining how organisations can deliver credible, measurable social value and stronger community engagement. Alongside this, Skills, Workforce Capacity & Industry Capability will tackle the skills gaps impacting housing, retrofit and construction, with practical insight into training pipelines, competency frameworks and building a workforce fit for future regulatory and net-zero demands.

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