UKCW London: 7-9 May 2025 | ExCeL
UKCW Birmingham: 30 Sept-2 Oct 2025 | NEC

UKCW London 2025 Seminar Programme

The Main Stage
  1. The Main Stage
    Join the co-chair of the Construction Leadership Council for an insightful session reflecting on the ...
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    The Department for Work and Pensions is working closely with the construction sector to unlock new t ...
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    As UK Construction Week celebrates its 10th anniversary, this session will reflect on how economic f ...
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    Speakers from the opposition will discuss the future of UK housing and planning. While welcoming eff ...
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    The New Hospital Programme presents an opportunity to transform healthcare infrastructure through in ...
  6. The Main Stage
    As the UK accelerates plans for new homes, hospitals, prisons, and critical infrastructure, the chal ...
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    This opening panel reflects on the first year of the new Labour government and its impact on the con ...
  8. The Main Stage
    The Government Green Paper on Construction Product reforms set out a clear direction of travel in te ...
Housing Action Hub
  1. Housing Action Hub
    The UK's housing targets and infrastructure plans present huge opportunities for SME construction fi ...
  2. Housing Action Hub
    In this keynote, Paul will share insights on the growing role of technology in modern homebuilding, ...
  3. Housing Action Hub
    Across the UK, local authorities are stepping up to address the housing crisis through innovative ap ...
  4. Housing Action Hub
    It’s a confusing landscape, whether you’re just incorporating simple technology for access, security ...
  5. Housing Action Hub
    Discover how innovative solar, blue, and green roof designs are shaping the future of UK buildings a ...
  6. Housing Action Hub
    With the government's ambitious target of 1.5 million new homes, is there a big enough scaffolding w ...
Net Zero Hub
  1. Net Zero Hub
    The hire industry plays a crucial role in helping construction companies meet their net zero targets ...
  2. Net Zero Hub
    In today’s rapidly evolving HVAC landscape, professionals face mounting pressure to meet increasing ...
  3. Net Zero Hub
    Solar hybrid solutions are transforming energy management on construction sites, reducing fuel consu ...
  4. Net Zero Hub
    Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products' (ASBP) ...
  5. Net Zero Hub
    What is the Skyline Skills Hub? It's a one-stop solution for tackling the green skills challenge in ...
  6. Net Zero Hub
    Learn more about the bold redevelopment plans for Villa Park, designed to enhance matchday experienc ...
Digital Construction Hub

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  1. Digital Construction Hub
    The construction industry is undergoing a major digital shift, with new technologies transforming pr ...

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  2. Digital Construction Hub
    This session will cover the benefits and technological applications of AERAS (Aerial Effector Robot ...

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  3. Digital Construction Hub
    Explore how assigning unique digital identities to materials through QR codes, RFID, and other techn ...

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  4. Digital Construction Hub
    As the construction industry races toward greater transparency and efficiency, the digitisation of p ...

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  5. Digital Construction Hub
    You don’t need to be a data expert to take control of your materials. But in construction, if you do ...

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  6. Digital Construction Hub
    What if reviewing RFPs took minutes instead of hours? AI can make it happen. Learn how to instantly ...

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Culture Change & Skills Hub
  1. Culture Change & Skills Hub
    Chaired by Alex Caller, BSF’s Partnership and Business Development Manager, this interactive session ...

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  2. Culture Change & Skills Hub
    Long hours, job insecurity, and site culture all contribute to poor mental health. This session will ...

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  3. Culture Change & Skills Hub
    Workplace culture starts with leadership. Bad leadership drives out talent, blocks diversity, and pr ...

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  4. Culture Change & Skills Hub
    Construction needs to prioritise leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence just as much ...

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  5. Culture Change & Skills Hub
    The industry faces workforce shortages, but one of the problems is keeping talent once they arrive. ...

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Transformation Hub
  1. Transformation Hub
    Achieving Net Zero by 2050 demands a fundamental shift in construction practices. Our panel of MPBA ...

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  2. Transformation Hub
    Modular construction is redefining commercial spaces with efficiency, scalability, and adaptability ...

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  3. Transformation Hub
    Modular construction is revolutionising the industry by integrating manufacturing efficiencies with ...

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  4. Transformation Hub
    Modular construction is reshaping the way schools and educational facilities are designed, built, an ...

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  5. Transformation Hub
    Modular construction is transforming public sector projects, delivering faster, more adaptable, and ...

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  6. Transformation Hub
    Temporary modular buildings play a vital role in sustainable construction by reducing waste, improvi ...

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Influence Zone
  1. Influence Zone
    As construction firms tackle a competitive and rapidly evolving business landscape, uniting workers ...
  2. Influence Zone
    This session will discuss how developers, investors, architects, engineers and the public sector can ...
  3. Influence Zone
    Concrete remains the foundation of modern infrastructure, yet its production is responsible for near ...
  4. Influence Zone
    In this presentation Simon will explore some of the reasons why Gateway 2 applications have been ref ...
  5. Influence Zone
    The UK construction industry could save up to £25 billion a year by avoiding error. Beyond the finan ...
The Stone Theatre

From design & specification, to working & maintenance, the show is guaranteed to provide something new that your projects and business will profit from for years to come.
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    This seminar will explore how British stone bricks are helping the construction industry to deliver ...
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    Stirling-prize shortlisted architect, Amin Taha has become one of the leading advocates for the adop ...
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    Presented by Anne Schroell, Associate at Niall McLaughlin Architects, this seminar explores a new museum extension to the Grade I listed Durham Castle. Delivered in partnership with Durham County Council and Historic England, and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the project houses a faith-focused exhibition and climate-controlled art store. Clad entirely in locally quarried Cop Crag sandstone, the building’s monolithic form and sacred character reflect its contents, with varied stone treatments enhancing its expressive, site-specific architectural identity.
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    Rhodes House is a grade II* listed building designed and built between 1926 and 1929 by Sir Herbert Baker. The building has undergone a significant redevelopment to restore and conserve the existing 1920s architecture while creating a mix of convening and working spaces and featuring a spectacular spiral stone stair. Come and hear from the architects behind this award-winning scheme, Stanton Williams.
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    This seminar, presented by Izaak Hudson, Director at Dittrich Hudson Vasetti Architects, explores the final phase of a 38-year, £30 million restoration of Salisbury Cathedral—home to the Magna Carta and one of the UK’s most iconic landmarks. The project focuses on the East Gable and Gable Pinnacles, securing the Cathedral’s future. Using original Chicksgrove Limestone, the restoration reflects decades of craftsmanship and dedication, celebrating the legacy of those like Clerk of Works Gary Price who brought it to completion.
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    Come and celebrate the next generation of Stone architects with the Stone Federation student architect prize. Hear about some of the exciting projects being developed by architectural students and the growing number of architectural degrees that are exploring the carbon savings of natural stone.
The Main Stage
  1. The Main Stage
    Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London, shares how the capital is addressing the housing crisis through ...
  2. The Main Stage
    With the government's commitment to building 1.5 million homes, the construction industry faces the ...
  3. The Main Stage
    With many years of experience and a deep passion for transforming housebuilding, Jez Sweetland is re ...
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    Jez Sweetland is a co-founder and Director of Housing Festival. An innovative systems thinker, he is ...
  5. The Main Stage
    This lively debate will tackle the pressing question: should the construction industry focus on addr ...
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    The Procurement Act, came into effect in October 2024, and is a simpler, more flexible approach to p ...
Housing Action Hub
  1. Housing Action Hub
    At this discussion we’ll hear from those working with and within Local and combined authorities to d ...

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  3. Housing Action Hub
    Transform.Engage.Retrofit (Transform-ER) is a game-changing, consortium-led project funded by Innova ...

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  4. Housing Action Hub
    To reach Net Zero in the UK by 2050, mortgage lenders such as Skipton Building Society, which leads ...

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  5. Housing Action Hub
    With significant investment in maintaining and improving existing housing stock, the social housing ...

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  6. Housing Action Hub
    Innovation plays a key role in delivering all the benefits of retrofit, whether that’s rethinking ho ...

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Net Zero Hub
  1. Net Zero Hub
    The hire industry has a crucial role in embedding nature into business strategies and construction s ...
  2. Net Zero Hub
    Net zero targets are front and centre for the construction industry, and innovative lower carbon con ...
  3. Net Zero Hub
    Created in 2018 as part of a World Green Building Council initiative, UKGBC's Advancing Net Zero pro ...
  4. Net Zero Hub
    In this thought-provoking panel hosted on the Net Zero Hub, experts from the Chartered Institute of ...
  5. Net Zero Hub
    Heat pumps have a critical role to play in reaching net zero goals, and this panel will explore six ...
  6. Net Zero Hub
    Explore how NABERS UK is transforming the journey toward net zero by providing a robust framework fo ...
Digital Construction Hub

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  1. Digital Construction Hub
    We have the technologies and strategies to decarbonise heating in most buildings, but adoption remai ...

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  2. Digital Construction Hub
    Rising costs and increasing demand are pushing the construction industry to find smarter, more effic ...

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  3. Digital Construction Hub
    Effective information management is essential for creating well-structured and resilient buildings w ...

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  4. Digital Construction Hub
    The future of project management is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by a shift from using ...

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  5. Digital Construction Hub

    With limited time and resources, it can be a struggle for small businesses to adopt tech effectively. Finding the right software and apps can be a minefield and costly if you pick the wrong solution.

    Learn about a fully funded training programme designed to help small construction businesses confidently embrace new technology and find out how to be part of a supportive community and receive mentoring to help you on that journey. You will also hear from a company who has successfully embedded digital solutions into their business and has seen a 50%. Increase in profitability in the last 3 years.

    Join Maria and Dennis to find out how your business could benefit from this training and support.

  6. Digital Construction Hub
    The way we learn in AEC is undergoing a radical transformation. Forget outdated training manuals—AI- ...

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  7. Digital Construction Hub
    Join Greystar's Global Design Managing Director, Gary McLusky for an engaging session exploring how ...

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Culture Change & Skills Hub
  1. Culture Change & Skills Hub
    EDI challenges in construction can significantly impact mental health, particularly for underreprese ...

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    Design Build UK

  2. Culture Change & Skills Hub
    Women make up less than 15% of the UK construction workforce due to persistent industry perceptions, ...

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    Design Build UK

  3. Culture Change & Skills Hub
    Chaired by Lorna Hagan, one of BSF’s expert Champion assessors, this interactive session with a spec ...

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  4. Culture Change & Skills Hub
    EDI initiatives are a key component of corporate social responsibility, helping businesses foster di ...

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  5. Culture Change & Skills Hub
    Inclusive apprenticeships and training programmes are essential for improving workforce diversity in ...

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Transformation Hub
  1. Transformation Hub
    Discover how the Digital Product Passport (DPP) is set to transform construction product data, align ...
  2. Transformation Hub
    Explore how industrialised construction goes beyond Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to drive re ...
  3. Transformation Hub
    This session explores the TM65 methodology, a game-changing framework for assessing embodied carbon ...
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  5. Transformation Hub
    As industrialised construction (IC) gains momentum across global markets, the question remains: Are ...
  6. Transformation Hub
    Join us to explore how contractors and suppliers can engage with the New Hospital Programme and play ...
  7. Transformation Hub
    A well-crafted specification is key to preventing project delays, unexpected costs, and contract dis ...

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  8. Transformation Hub
    While digitalisation is transforming the construction industry, supply chain integration remains a k ...
Influence Zone
  1. Influence Zone
    As the construction sector moves towards net-zero, the need for reliable, zero-emission alternatives ...
  2. Influence Zone
    Noise control in construction sites has never been more time-saving and effective with SilentUP® Ret ...
  3. Influence Zone
    Following on from PushONs construction industry ecommerce survey, we will be sharing what your custo ...
  4. Influence Zone
    This session will introduce OSHX Lab — a new challenge-led innovation programme designed to accelera ...
  5. Influence Zone
    The Storex Project; The casting of a concrete foundation slab for the self-storage company’s facilit ...
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The Stone Theatre

From design & specification, to working & maintenance, the show is guaranteed to provide something new that your projects and business will profit from for years to come.
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    Raul discusses the new code of practice for the design and installation of natural stone cladding & lining. He covers the selection of stone, it's testing requirements, the typical fixing details, and the influence of loadings and impact on the stone's thickness.
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    As the trade body for the natural stone industry, Stone Federation are at the forefront of the shift within architecture to engage with the structural or load-bearing potential of natural stone, and, in particular, the impressive carbon savings that can be made by building in this way.

    At present there is no guide for architects, structural engineers, and clients looking to use natural stone in this way.

    In light of this, Stone Federation have formed a Structural Stone Code Working Party that has brought together some of the leading experts on this use of stone. Find out more about how this group is exploring the design typologies, systems and testing required to bring this use of stone into a more mainstream acceptance

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    Marcus Paine, Managing Director of Hutton Stone Co, discusses how his company is using new technologies and innovative ways of talking about their stone to open up new markets.
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    Simon Hart, Managing Director of Lovell Stone Group explains how his company is shifting perceptions about the breadth of tones and textures found in British stone.
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    Following the presentation about Stone Federation’s work to develop a structural stone code of practice, this panel discussion will gather some of the leading voices from architecture, structural engineering and quarrying to discuss these developments.
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    Hear from Managing Director of Albion Stone PLC, Michael Poultney about how his company is investing in making their mining operation as environmentally friendly as possible, and how to demonstrate this to architects.
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    This presentation will explore how landscape architects and designers can use BS 7533 to deliver more durable and therefore more sustainable landscape projects.
  1. Join industry experts Henry, Lina, and Ali as they unpack the myths and realities surrounding Digita ...
The Main Stage
  1. The Main Stage
    Is artificial intelligence (AI) poised to transform the construction industry? Addressing critical c ...
  2. The Main Stage
    Outlining the government’s Remediation Acceleration Plan and its commitment to making buildings safer, faster. This keynote will address the government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry, the progress on remediation efforts, and what the construction industry must do to meet new safety standards. Join this vital session to understand the next steps in building safety reform and the role of the sector on the road ahead.
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    With insolvencies on the rise in the construction supply chain, businesses may face increasing chall ...
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    Contractor insolvencies are higher in construction than any other industry, and project delay is rif ...
  5. The Main Stage
    Designed to enhance the safety of buildings, particularly high-rise and multi-occupancy residential ...
Digital Construction Hub

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  1. Digital Construction Hub
    As AI continues to evolve, its environmental and economic impact on the built environment must be ad ...

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  2. Digital Construction Hub
    Organisations that design, make, build, and operate the built environment are at a crossroads. While ...

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  3. Digital Construction Hub
    The Building Safety Act is reshaping the delivery of higher-risk buildings in the UK, placing new de ...

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  4. Digital Construction Hub
    Join industry experts Henry, Lina, and Ali as they unpack the myths and realities surrounding Digita ...
  5. Digital Construction Hub
    With the demand for high-quality, reliable and real time data on the rise, forward thinking organisa ...

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Transformation Hub
  1. Transformation Hub
    This session will explore the evolving legal framework surrounding building safety, including key updates from the Building Safety Act, new regulatory responsibilities and enforcement risks.  Attendees will gain practical insights into contracting environments that will promote collaboration to improve safety.
  2. Transformation Hub
    With the UK's ambitious goal of delivering 1.5 million new homes, industrialised construction is set ...
  3. Transformation Hub
    Deep dive into the world of industrialised construction, where innovation meets real-world applicati ...
Influence Zone
  1. Influence Zone
    In the fast-paced and highly regulated world of construction, understanding VAT and the Construction ...
  2. Influence Zone
    Inflation is like a slow foundation crack—it only gets worse. Traditional treasury management strate ...
  3. Influence Zone
    The construction industry depends heavily on timely communication, whether managing incoming leads, ...
The Stone Theatre

From design & specification, to working & maintenance, the show is guaranteed to provide something new that your projects and business will profit from for years to come.
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    How businesses can attract, train, and retain the next generation of natural stone professionals is essential for the future health of the sector. Panellists provide an industry perspective on the training and qualification pathways available for career progression – including apprenticeships, specialist courses and the Stone Federation Stone Academy.
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    Originally the headquarters of a leading lace manufacturer, these buildings now provide quality office space to Nottingham’s Creative Quarter. The Birkin Building’s 30,000 square feet are fully let with every floor refurbished. The developer received a £50,000 grant from Historic England’s Heritage Action Zone fund, the first award of the maximum figure in the country. Find out more from Becky Valentine.
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