2026 — ICC Birmingham, 5 November

Inspire. Connect. Recognise.

Building The Future exists to inspire, connect, develop, recognise, and mobilise the next generation of construction professionals — creating the UK’s most connected talent development ecosystem for the built environment.

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Jun 2026 - Construction Summit & Careers Fair
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Nov 2026 - Awards Ceremony — ICC Birmingham

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Sept 2026 - Finalists & Judges Reception

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BUILDING WHAT COMES NEXT

More Than an Awards Ceremony

Building the Future is a year-round platform helping the construction and built

environment sector recognise talent, develop people and create meaningful connections.

Recognise Excellence

Our independently judged awards celebrate excellence across education, training, employers, apprentices, students, early-career professionals, digital innovation, sustainability and social value.

Develop Future Talent

Through mentoring, leadership development, careers engagement and training, we help individuals and organisations build capability, confidence and clear pathways for progression.

Connect the Industry

We bring employers, educators, industry partners and emerging talent together to create opportunities for collaboration, shared learning and long-term workforce development.

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About Building The Future Awards

Building the Future is an independent platform recognising, developing, and connecting people across the construction and built environment sector, creating credible opportunities for recognition, leadership visibility, and collaboration.

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WHAT WE DO

How we close the skills gap

Recognition is just the start. Here’s how we build what comes next.

Construction Summit & Careers Fair

250 students. 16 schools. One day that changes how they see their future. The Construction Summit puts young people in the same room as the professionals, projects, and possibilities they never knew existed.

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The Building the Future Awards

The 2026 ceremony features 20 categories spanning individual careers, education and training, employers, digital construction and students.

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Social value & workforce development

Most construction businesses want to invest in the next generation. Most don’t have the time, the contacts, or the coordination to do it properly. We do it for you; Structured, measurable, and built around your social value objectives.

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Website impressions

More than 92,500 impressions generated across the Building the Future website in just 16 months.

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Industry followers

A growing digital community of construction professionals, employers, educators and future talent.

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Industry attendees

Bringing the construction and built environment community together at the 2026 awards.

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Students engaged

Connecting the next generation with employers, educators and real opportunities across the industry.

Testimonials

The Impact

    Steve Connell

    Assistant Principal - Leeds College of Building (Best FE Provider Supporting Careers in Construction BTFA 2025)

    We’re proud to win Best FE Provider Supporting Careers in Construction.
The award recognises our staff’s dedication to helping students into meaningful careers.
We’re proud to support the next generation of construction professionals.

      Sarah Sunderland

      Head of University Centre - Leeds College of Building (Best HE Provider Supporting Careers in Construction BTFA 2025)

      We are incredibly proud to be recognised as the Best HE Provider Supporting Careers in Construction. This award is a wonderful acknowledgement of the dedication our staff show every day and the achievements of our learners as they take their next steps into the industry.

        Munashe Mhemba

        Marrons (Young Planner of the year BTFA 2025)

        Winning Young Planner of the Year 2025 is a proud moment in my journey.
It reflects my passion for forward-thinking planning and creating better communities.
I’m grateful for the support of my team at Marrons who drive excellence.

          Marisa Kurimbukos

          Raeon (Young Engineer of the year BTFA 2025)

          This award isn’t just recognition of the work that I’ve done in the industry, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity and an invitation to network with a huge variety of extremely high achieving people in the industry. Thank you so much again.

            Heba Al-Radi

            Architectural Technologist, ARC Partnership (Outstanding Achievement Award BTFA 2023)

            I received many job offers as a winner and am now in a better, more stable job. This award brought success into my life and career.

              Khumehra Mohammed

              Project Manager, Pareto (Young Project Manager of the Year BTFA 2023)

              The Building the Future Awards has been a great platform to celebrate achievements in the construction and residential sector. Winning gave me the confidence that my work is recognised and demonstrates that I am making a positive impact.”

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              Everything You Need to Know

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              The awards recognise exceptional individuals and organisations across the construction and built environment sector, including apprentices, young professionals, students, employers, education providers and training organisations. The 2026 programme features 20 categories.

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