August is often viewed as a quieter month in the UK construction calendar, but it remains an important period for specialist knowledge-sharing, professional networking and strategic planning. While large-scale trade exhibitions tend to pause over the summer, August 2026 still features several focused conferences and industry gatherings that cater to technical specialists, sustainability professionals and senior decision-makers.
For those willing to look beyond headline expos, August offers targeted opportunities to engage with emerging ideas and niche networks across the built environment.
For those willing to look beyond headline expos, August offers targeted opportunities to engage with emerging ideas and niche networks across the built environment.
The Construction Hub – Luxury Construction & Property Networking
📅 4 August 2026
📍 Wildernesse Golf Club, Sevenoaks
The Construction Hub is a specialist networking event bringing together professionals operating in luxury construction, high-end trades and the property sector. With a more informal setting, the event focuses on relationship-building and collaboration rather than exhibition-led engagement.
For contractors, designers and suppliers operating in premium residential and bespoke construction markets, this event offers access to a targeted professional audience.
International Conference on Digital Technologies in Construction Engineering (ICDTCE)
📅 12 August 2026
📍 Edinburgh
The ICDTCE conference brings together academics, engineers and industry professionals to explore advances in digital construction technologies. Topics typically include BIM development, digital twins, automation, data integration and emerging digital workflows.
For consultants, engineers and technical leads with an interest in research-led innovation, the conference provides insight into how digital tools are evolving beyond current industry norms.
International Conference on Construction Engineering and Renewable Materials (ICCERM)
📅 12 August 2026
📍 London
Held on the same day as ICDTCE, ICCERM focuses on sustainable construction materials and renewable engineering solutions. The conference examines how low-carbon materials, renewable resources and innovative engineering approaches can support more sustainable construction delivery.
The event is particularly relevant for professionals working in sustainability, materials specification, research and development, and policy-led construction initiatives.
Truckfest South West 2026
📅 From 29 August 2026
📍 Bath & West Showground
While not exclusively construction-focused, Truckfest South West showcases a wide range of heavy-duty vehicles, haulage solutions and specialist transport equipment, many of which support construction, demolition and plant logistics.
For professionals involved in logistics, plant transport and fleet operations, the event offers a useful crossover between construction and heavy transport sectors.
Why August still matters
August’s smaller, specialist events provide space for deeper engagement without the intensity of peak exhibition season. For many professionals, this period is ideal for exploring emerging research, strengthening niche networks and preparing strategically for the busy autumn programme.
Those who invest time in August often arrive better prepared for the major infrastructure, highways and sustainability events that dominate September and October.
📅 4 August 2026
📍 Wildernesse Golf Club, Sevenoaks
The Construction Hub is a specialist networking event bringing together professionals operating in luxury construction, high-end trades and the property sector. With a more informal setting, the event focuses on relationship-building and collaboration rather than exhibition-led engagement.
For contractors, designers and suppliers operating in premium residential and bespoke construction markets, this event offers access to a targeted professional audience.
International Conference on Digital Technologies in Construction Engineering (ICDTCE)
📅 12 August 2026
📍 Edinburgh
The ICDTCE conference brings together academics, engineers and industry professionals to explore advances in digital construction technologies. Topics typically include BIM development, digital twins, automation, data integration and emerging digital workflows.
For consultants, engineers and technical leads with an interest in research-led innovation, the conference provides insight into how digital tools are evolving beyond current industry norms.
International Conference on Construction Engineering and Renewable Materials (ICCERM)
📅 12 August 2026
📍 London
Held on the same day as ICDTCE, ICCERM focuses on sustainable construction materials and renewable engineering solutions. The conference examines how low-carbon materials, renewable resources and innovative engineering approaches can support more sustainable construction delivery.
The event is particularly relevant for professionals working in sustainability, materials specification, research and development, and policy-led construction initiatives.
Truckfest South West 2026
📅 From 29 August 2026
📍 Bath & West Showground
While not exclusively construction-focused, Truckfest South West showcases a wide range of heavy-duty vehicles, haulage solutions and specialist transport equipment, many of which support construction, demolition and plant logistics.
For professionals involved in logistics, plant transport and fleet operations, the event offers a useful crossover between construction and heavy transport sectors.
Why August still matters
August’s smaller, specialist events provide space for deeper engagement without the intensity of peak exhibition season. For many professionals, this period is ideal for exploring emerging research, strengthening niche networks and preparing strategically for the busy autumn programme.
Those who invest time in August often arrive better prepared for the major infrastructure, highways and sustainability events that dominate September and October.
Looking ahead
August acts as a bridge into one of the busiest periods of the year for the UK construction and demolition sector. A full overview of major exhibitions, conferences and awards taking place throughout 2026 is available in our dedicated guide: Top Construction and Demolition Events in the UK — Your 2026 Guide
