THE NATIONAL BUILDING
THE FUTURE AWARDS 2026
Where construction's next generation gets recognised, inspired, and launched
The ICC Birmingham
Thursday 5th November 2026
Headline Sponsors
An Audience of 600+
National employers, educators, and policymakers.
From nominations to celebration, here’s how the year unfolds.
Dates For Your Calendar
31 January 2026
Nominations open
1-30 May 2026
Judging Round 1
12 June 2026
Construction Summit & Careers Fair
10 September 2026
Sponsors, Finalists and Judges Reception
5 November 2026
The Ceremony - Building The Future Awards
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Sponsors
Trusted by leading employers, educators, and institutions across the UK.
Diamond Sponsors
Dudley College of Technology
Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
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BTF Construction Awards
Why Sponsor?
Six hundred people. One room. All of them shaping the future of construction.
- Early-career professionals (18–35) across site management, surveying, project management, planning, engineering, architecture, and commercial roles
- Senior leaders influencing workforce, skills, and early-careers strategy
- Employers leading on social value, inclusion, and talent development
- Educators and training providers shaping the next generation
- Future industry leaders at the most important moment of their careers
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How we close the skills gap
Recognition is just the start. Here's how we build what comes next.
Events
Construction Summit & Careers Fair 2026
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.
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.
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. It also reflects the strong partnerships we have with employers, whose ongoing commitment plays a vital role in supporting learners to progress and succeed within the construction sector.
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.