UK Construction Week (UKCW), the UK’s No.1 construction destination, is gearing up for its milestone 10th anniversary edition from 07-09 May at Excel London – set to be its biggest and most expansive event yet.
For the first time, UKCW will be co-located with The Stone Show & Hard Surfaces, bringing together the best in natural stone, tiles, and hard surface materials. This exciting addition allows visitors to explore top-tier brands and discover premium materials for their next project.
To mark its milestone, UKCW introduces new sections like HVAC+R, in collaboration with Datateam Business Media, and Onsite On Hire, dedicated to plant and equipment hire. Attendees can also explore the Net Zero Trail and engage in discussions at the new Housing Action Hub on topics like green tech and the construction skills shortage.
Leading exhibitors including Carrier, Toshiba, Viessmann, Metrotile, and Viessmann will showcase cutting-edge products. UKCW will host over 300 speakers, CPD sessions, and workshops across three days, covering key issues such as procurement, retrofit, housing, skills, and innovation.
Seminars & keynote speakers
A highlight of the event will be the National Retrofit Hub (NRH) on Day Two (08 May), focusing on homebuilding and energy efficiency. Influential keynote speakers include:
- Kevin Hollinrake, Shadow Housing Minister
- Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for Housing
- Alison McGovern, Minister for Employment
- Fergus Harradence, deputy director, Infrastructure, Construction & Rail at the Department for Business & Trade
- George Clarke, architect and broadcaster
Net zero innovations
- The Net Zero Hub returns with forward-thinking solutions to help the construction industry meet net-zero goals. Highlights include:
- Skyline Skills Hub, addressing green skills for commercial buildings
- CIBSE’s Setting the Standard for UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings
- Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP), featuring practical strategies for circularity in construction
Networking & special events
UK Construction Week London will offer valuable networking opportunities for professionals across the construction sector. Throughout the three-day event, attendees can engage with industry leaders and peers at dedicated networking sessions, including:
- Women in Natural Stone Networking, 8 May, 3pm; Stone Theatre.
- Design and Build UK Networking Drinks with Michaela Wain, 8 May, 4 pm; Culture Change & Skills Hub.
- Women in Construction Networking Event with NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction), 9 May.
- Building a Safer Future Workshop, daily from 10:30 am; Culture Change & Skills Hub.
- Procurement Hub Buyers Lounge at Stand B760.
Additionally, the Role Models campaign will celebrate industry professionals, with the winners announced at UKCW Birmingham in September.
Register for free and learn more about the event at www.ukconstructionweek.com
Article supplied by UK Construction Week London