# Event Details - **Event Name**: Building The Future - Construction Summit & Careers Fair 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Construction Summit & Careers Fair 2026: 200 students, 12 schools, industry leaders shaping West Midlands 2035 together.About this EventConstruction Summit & Careers Fair 2026West Midlands 2035: Building the Region of the Future📍 University College Birmingham📅 Friday 12th June 2026Sponsored by: West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), Wickes, SIPS, University College BirminghamWhere Strategy Meets the Next GenerationNow in its third year, the Construction Summit & Careers Fair brings together:Senior industry leadersLocal authority representativesEducation partnersEmployers and exhibitors200 students from 12 secondary schoolsThis 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 professionalsExplore apprenticeship and career pathwaysExperience real tools and technologiesGain insight into earning potential and progression routesThis 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 constructionCareer progression and earning potentialThe role young people will play in shaping the regionWho 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: info@buildingthefutureawards.co.uk🌐 www.buildingthefutureawards.co.uk https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6f2c9fd0-19b0-11f1-9467-2923091d78de-rimg-w580-h740-dc040705-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/building-the-future-construction-summit-and-careers-fair-2026/100001984200254374 - **Event Categories**: Business, Workshops, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Birmingham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: McIntyre House (University College Birmingham) - **lat**: 52.48257109999999 - **long**: -1.9086344 - **full address**: McIntyre House (University College Birmingham), 2 Holland Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Building The Future - Construction Summit & Careers Fair 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3b1ca5dd4cd0c8db6332a8b30b0cb06f4bf2d99af53094006dc014a6811bb633-rimg-w1200-h1532-dc040704-gmir.jpg?v=1772838141 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Building The Future - Construction Summit & Careers Fair 2026 being held? - **A:** Building The Future - Construction Summit & Careers Fair 2026 takes place on Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at McIntyre House (University College Birmingham), 2 Holland Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Building The Future - Construction Summit & Careers Fair 2026? - **A:** Building The Future - Construction Summit & Careers Fair 2026 is organized by Emerge Leadership UK CIC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Building The Future - Construction Summit & Careers Fair 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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