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29 Sept - 1 Oct 2026

NEC

UKCW London

11 - 13 May 2027

Excel London

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The West Midlands Construction Boom: Where’s the Work Coming From?

01 Oct 2026
The Construction RESET Stage
The Construction RESET Stage

The West Midlands is entering a major period of investment, with regeneration, infrastructure, skills programmes and new growth initiatives creating opportunities across the construction supply chain. This panel will cut through the announcements to look at what is actually happening on the ground, from local skills and workforce planning to the Birmingham Knowledge Quarter, West Midlands Growth Company and Investment Zone and other developments. What projects are coming down the line, what skills will be needed, and how can contractors make sure they are ready to win the work?

Speakers
Catherine Hadfield, Strategic Lead - Birmingham Knowledge Quarter
Emily Stubbs, Head of Policy - Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Shaun Hall, Senior Delivery Manager‑ Construction and Pre‑Employment - West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)
Steve Bowyer, Head of West Midlands Investment Zone - West Midlands Combined Authority

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