October is a defining month in the UK construction calendar. With delivery programmes in full motion and attention turning toward year-end outcomes, October’s events focus on infrastructure investment, civil engineering, transport and regional delivery.
For contractors, consultants and infrastructure specialists, October 2026 provides a platform to engage with the policy, funding and technical conversations shaping the next phase of UK construction.
Kent Construction Expo 2026
📅 1 October 2026
📍 Kent Event Centre, Detling
Kent Construction Expo is the South East’s largest regional construction event, bringing together contractors, developers, consultants, suppliers and public-sector stakeholders.
The event combines conferences, networking and a major supplier exhibition, with a strong focus on regional growth, skills development and upcoming project pipelines. For businesses operating across Kent, London and the wider South East, the expo offers direct engagement with local decision-makers and delivery partners.
Highways UK 2026
📅 15–16 October 2026
📍 NEC Birmingham
Highways UK is one of the most important events in the national transport infrastructure calendar. Bringing together government bodies, clients, contractors, consultants and technology providers, the event focuses on investment, innovation and sustainability across the UK’s road networks.
For civil engineering contractors and infrastructure specialists, Highways UK provides insight into future funding priorities, policy direction and emerging technologies influencing highways delivery.
Why October matters
October is where forward planning becomes tangible. Infrastructure events at this stage of the year often influence procurement strategies, framework preparation and investment decisions extending into the following year.
For organisations looking to position themselves for future opportunities in transport and civil infrastructure, October plays a crucial strategic role.
For contractors, consultants and infrastructure specialists, October 2026 provides a platform to engage with the policy, funding and technical conversations shaping the next phase of UK construction.
Kent Construction Expo 2026
📅 1 October 2026
📍 Kent Event Centre, Detling
Kent Construction Expo is the South East’s largest regional construction event, bringing together contractors, developers, consultants, suppliers and public-sector stakeholders.
The event combines conferences, networking and a major supplier exhibition, with a strong focus on regional growth, skills development and upcoming project pipelines. For businesses operating across Kent, London and the wider South East, the expo offers direct engagement with local decision-makers and delivery partners.
Highways UK 2026
📅 15–16 October 2026
📍 NEC Birmingham
Highways UK is one of the most important events in the national transport infrastructure calendar. Bringing together government bodies, clients, contractors, consultants and technology providers, the event focuses on investment, innovation and sustainability across the UK’s road networks.
For civil engineering contractors and infrastructure specialists, Highways UK provides insight into future funding priorities, policy direction and emerging technologies influencing highways delivery.
Why October matters
October is where forward planning becomes tangible. Infrastructure events at this stage of the year often influence procurement strategies, framework preparation and investment decisions extending into the following year.
For organisations looking to position themselves for future opportunities in transport and civil infrastructure, October plays a crucial strategic role.
Looking ahead
October sits within a wider programme of construction, demolition and infrastructure events taking place throughout the UK in 2026. A full overview of major exhibitions, conferences and awards across the year is available in our dedicated guide: Top Construction and Demolition Events in the UK — Your 2026 Guide
