Building The Future - Construction Summit & Careers Fair 2026
Schedule
Fri Jun 12 2026 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
McIntyre House (University College Birmingham) | Birmingham, EN
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Construction Summit & Careers Fair 2026: 200 students, 12 schools, industry leaders shaping West Midlands 2035 together.About this Event
Construction Summit & Careers Fair 2026
West Midlands 2035: Building the Region of the Future📍 University College Birmingham
📅 Friday 12th June 2026
Sponsored by: West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), Wickes, SIPS, University College Birmingham
Where Strategy Meets the Next GenerationNow in its third year, the Construction Summit & Careers Fair brings together:
- Senior industry leaders
- Local authority representatives
- Education partners
- Employers and exhibitors
- 200 students from 12 secondary schools
The Professional SummitFour strategic panel discussions will examine the key forces shaping the sector:
🔹 Building Social Value: Construction as a Community CatalystHow can projects create lasting community impact through jobs, apprenticeships and inclusive growth?
🔹 From Housing Crisis to Housing BoomWhat must change to deliver the homes the West Midlands urgently needs?
🔹 Bridging the Skills GapWho will build the region of 2035 — and how do we prepare them now?
🔹 Green & Digital RevolutionHow can innovation, sustainability and technology transform delivery and productivity?Each panel features five senior contributors from across industry, government and academia.
The Careers Fair – Live Talent PipelineAlongside the summit, 200 students will rotate through immersive, hands-on workshops delivered by employers and training providers.Students will:
- Engage directly with industry professionals
- Explore apprenticeship and career pathways
- Experience real tools and technologies
- Gain insight into earning potential and progression routes
Joint Inspirational Session
“What They Don’t Tell You About the Construction Sector”Students and professionals come together for a powerful sponsor-led session exploring:
- The real opportunities in construction
- Career progression and earning potential
- The role young people will play in shaping the region
Who Should Attend?
✔ Industry ProfessionalsEngage in regional dialogue, build relationships and align with the West Midlands 2035 vision.
✔ Exhibitors & EmployersMeet 200 students at a critical stage of decision-making, build talent pipelines and strengthen your social value impact.
✔ EducatorsProvide meaningful employer engagement aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks.
Why This MattersThe West Midlands faces housing demand, workforce shortages and rapid technological change.This summit creates space for collaboration between those shaping the sector and those who will inherit it.One day.
Two audiences.
One shared future.📩 Enquiries: [email protected]
🌐 www.buildingthefutureawards.co.uk
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Where is it happening?
McIntyre House (University College Birmingham), 2 Holland Street, Birmingham, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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