Construction industry events
[edit] 2020
June
23: Deep Dive in Blockchain & Real Estate
The Bartlett Real Estate Institute, London
25: Soft Landings Conference 2020: Culture Change to combat Climate Change
London South Bank University, London
25-26: UK Women's Leadership Symposium
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London
July
6-7: Facilities Management Forum
Hilton Manchester Deansgate, Manchester
16: Building4Wellbeing Network
Elliot House, Manchester
September
4-5: Civic Voice - Annual Conference
The Winter Gardens, Blackpool
8-10: FIREX International and IFSEC International 2020
ExCeL, London
12-20: London Design Festival
London Design Districts
15: Tall Buildings Conference
City Road, London
15-17: Solar & Storage Live
The NEC, Birmingham
22-23: Offsite Expo
Ricoh Arena, Coventry
22-23: The Facilities Event
The NEC, Birmingham
23-24: Britain Connected
Business Design Centre, London
30: Decarbonising Construction
The Crystal, London
October
7-8: EV Infrastructure Summit
Atlantic House, London
9-10: Smart Buildings Show
Olympia, London
November
18-19: London Build 2020
Olympia, London
Featured articles and news
Future Homes Standard Essentials launched
Future Homes Hub launches new campaign to help the homebuilding sector prepare for the implementation of new building standards.
Building Safety recap February, 2026
Our regular run-down of key building safety related events of the month.
Planning reform: draft NPPF and industry responses.
Last chance to comment on proposed changes to the NPPF.
A Regency palace of colour and sensation. Book review.
Delayed, derailed and devalued
How the UK’s planning crisis is undermining British manufacturing.
How much does it cost to build a house?
A brief run down of key considerations from a London based practice.
The need for a National construction careers campaign
Highlighted by CIOB to cut unemployment, reduce skills gap and deliver on housing and infrastructure ambitions.
AI-Driven automation; reducing time, enhancing compliance
Sustainability; not just compliance but rethinking design, material selection, and the supply chains to support them.
Climate Resilience and Adaptation In the Built Environment
New CIOB Technical Information Sheet by Colin Booth, Professor of Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure.
Turning Enquiries into Profitable Construction Projects
Founder of Develop Coaching and author of Building Your Future; Greg Wilkes shares his insights.
IHBC Signpost: Poetry from concrete
Scotland’s fascinating historic concrete and brutalist architecture with the Engine Shed.
Demonstrating that apprenticeships work for business, people and Scotland’s economy.
Scottish parents prioritise construction and apprenticeships
CIOB data released for Scottish Apprenticeship Week shows construction as top potential career path.
From a Green to a White Paper and the proposal of a General Safety Requirement for construction products.
Creativity, conservation and craft at Barley Studio. Book review.
The challenge as PFI agreements come to an end
How construction deals with inherited assets built under long-term contracts.
Skills plan for engineering and building services
Comprehensive industry report highlights persistent skills challenges across the sector.
Choosing the right design team for a D&B Contract
An architect explains the nature and needs of working within this common procurement route.
Statement from the Interim Chief Construction Advisor
Thouria Istephan; Architect and inquiry panel member outlines ongoing work, priorities and next steps.