January sets the tone for the year ahead in UK construction. As businesses return from the Christmas break, the industry’s focus shifts quickly to planning, skills, delivery standards and investment priorities for the months ahead. For many professionals, January events provide the first opportunity of the year to benchmark strategy, reconnect with peers and understand where the market is heading.
From self-build and housing to construction excellence and sector training, January 2026 opens with several key dates that are particularly relevant for contractors, consultants, developers and demolition professionals.
Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2026
📅 17–18 January 2026
📍 Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Surrey
One of the UK’s longest-running and best-known construction exhibitions, the Homebuilding & Renovating Show kicks off the 2026 calendar with a strong focus on residential delivery. While traditionally associated with self-builders and homeowners, the event remains highly relevant for contractors, designers, retrofit specialists and suppliers operating in the domestic and SME development space.
With ongoing pressure on housing delivery and refurbishment standards, the show offers insight into market demand, new materials, sustainability trends and emerging technologies shaping residential construction.
Constructing Excellence Conference 2026
📅 21 January 2026
📍 BMA House, London
The Constructing Excellence Annual Conference is a key date for senior figures across the construction industry. Under the theme “Actions Not Words: Delivering the Quality Built Environment We Deserve,” the 2026 conference focuses on moving beyond policy statements and into measurable delivery.
Discussions will centre on productivity, collaboration, digital transformation, offsite construction and value-led decision-making. For project directors, commercial managers and public-sector clients, this event provides early insight into best practice and performance expectations likely to influence procurement and delivery throughout the year.
Why January matters
January events are not just about networking, they often shape thinking for the year ahead. Themes explored early in the calendar frequently feed into procurement strategies, CPD planning, investment decisions and project delivery models across 2026.
For London-based professionals in particular, January offers a timely opportunity to align business objectives with industry direction before activity accelerates in the spring.
From self-build and housing to construction excellence and sector training, January 2026 opens with several key dates that are particularly relevant for contractors, consultants, developers and demolition professionals.
Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2026
📅 17–18 January 2026
📍 Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Surrey
One of the UK’s longest-running and best-known construction exhibitions, the Homebuilding & Renovating Show kicks off the 2026 calendar with a strong focus on residential delivery. While traditionally associated with self-builders and homeowners, the event remains highly relevant for contractors, designers, retrofit specialists and suppliers operating in the domestic and SME development space.
With ongoing pressure on housing delivery and refurbishment standards, the show offers insight into market demand, new materials, sustainability trends and emerging technologies shaping residential construction.
Constructing Excellence Conference 2026
📅 21 January 2026
📍 BMA House, London
The Constructing Excellence Annual Conference is a key date for senior figures across the construction industry. Under the theme “Actions Not Words: Delivering the Quality Built Environment We Deserve,” the 2026 conference focuses on moving beyond policy statements and into measurable delivery.
Discussions will centre on productivity, collaboration, digital transformation, offsite construction and value-led decision-making. For project directors, commercial managers and public-sector clients, this event provides early insight into best practice and performance expectations likely to influence procurement and delivery throughout the year.
Why January matters
January events are not just about networking, they often shape thinking for the year ahead. Themes explored early in the calendar frequently feed into procurement strategies, CPD planning, investment decisions and project delivery models across 2026.
For London-based professionals in particular, January offers a timely opportunity to align business objectives with industry direction before activity accelerates in the spring.
Looking ahead
January is just the start of a busy year for the UK construction and demolition sector. A full overview of major events taking place throughout 2026 (including exhibitions, conferences and awards) can be found in our dedicated guide: Top Construction and Demolition Events in the UK — Your 2026 Guide
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