September marks the return to full operational intensity across the UK construction sector. Following the summer pause, the industry re-engages at scale, with a strong focus on infrastructure delivery, sustainability, highways and national supply-chain collaboration.
For contractors, consultants, civil engineers and infrastructure specialists, September 2026 is one of the most strategically important months of the year, setting the direction for final-quarter delivery and investment decisions.
For contractors, consultants, civil engineers and infrastructure specialists, September 2026 is one of the most strategically important months of the year, setting the direction for final-quarter delivery and investment decisions.
📅 4 September 2026
📍 TBA
A
key event honouring the achievements of the UK’s demolition sector —
spotlighting safety, sustainability and innovation across projects
nationwide.
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2026
📅 16–17 September 2026
📍 NEC Birmingham
The Environmental Services & Solutions Expo brings together leaders from construction, waste management, recycling and environmental services to explore solutions supporting net zero, circular economy and sustainable infrastructure.
For construction and civil engineering professionals, the event provides insight into how environmental performance, materials recovery and waste strategy are increasingly integrated into project delivery and procurement frameworks.
Highways Awards 2026
📅 23 September 2026
📍 Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London
The Highways Awards recognise excellence across the UK highways and transport infrastructure sector, celebrating achievement in design, maintenance, innovation and collaboration.
For organisations involved in roads, transport and public infrastructure delivery, the awards highlight best practice and emerging standards shaping future highways investment and policy.
UK Construction Week Birmingham 2026
📅 29 September – 1 October 2026
📍 NEC Birmingham
UK Construction Week Birmingham brings together the national construction supply chain, offering large-scale exhibitions, live demonstrations and conference programmes across housing, infrastructure, materials, sustainability and digital delivery.
As one of the UK’s most comprehensive construction events, the Birmingham edition plays a critical role in connecting regional and national markets, making it highly relevant for contractors, manufacturers and consultants operating across the country.
Why September matters
September is when strategy meets scale. The events taking place this month influence procurement decisions, sustainability commitments and infrastructure delivery approaches that carry through to year-end and beyond.
For businesses looking to close the year strongly, September provides the opportunity to re-engage, reposition and align with industry priorities at national level.
Looking ahead
September signals the start of an intense autumn calendar for the UK construction and demolition sector. A full overview of major exhibitions, conferences and awards taking place throughout 2026 can be found in our dedicated guide: Top Construction and Demolition Events in the UK — Your 2026 Guide
