Name: Building The Future - Construction Summit & Careers Fair 2026
Start: 2026-06-12T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-12T15:00:00+01:00
Location: McIntyre House (University College Birmingham)

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

This is a high-impact regional platform focused on the future of construction in the West Midlands.
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

This is not a passive exhibition. It is active engagement with the next generation.
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