THE NATIONAL BUILDING
THE FUTURE AWARDS 2026
Recognising talent in the Built Environment. Closing the skills gap. Building The next generation.
Individuals, employers, educators,
and organisations across construction.
The ICC Birmingham
Thursday 5th November 2026
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
31 April 2026
Nominations deadline
1-30 May 2026
Judging Round 1
12 June 2026
Construction Summit & Careers Fair
September 2026
Awards Pre‑Event
5 November 2026
The Ceremony - Building The Future Awards
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BTF Construction Awards
Building The Future
UK’s leading award for young people in construction.
UK’s leading award for young people in construction. This is where excellence is recognised — publicly, credibly, and at scale.
Highlighting Role-models
Encouraging careers in construction.
We bring together the industry’s leading professionals, students, educators, and government officials, to help create new opportunities for young people.
Raising Awareness
Raising awareness of the industry and its importance.
Highlighting opportunities for young people, recognising the achievements of future industry leaders and addressing the skill shortage.
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Sponsors
Trusted by leading employers, educators, and institutions across the UK.
Headline Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Careys
Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
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BTF Construction Awards
Why Sponsor?
Sponsorship is about visibility in the right room.
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Strategies - BTF Construction Awards
How we do it?
The Building the Future Awards sits at the intersection of education, industry, and opportunity, recognising excellence while actively strengthening the talent pipeline.
Building the Future Awards 2026:
Empowering a New Generation in Construction
In the face of an industry-wide skills shortage and changing workforce demands, the Building the Future Awards shines a spotlight on individuals who are not just succeeding but transforming the UK’s construction sector.
WHO ATTENDS?
Each year, the Building the Future Awards bring together over 600 attendees from across the UK construction and built environment sector.
The room includes:
• Senior leaders from contractors, consultants, developers, and SMEs
• Universities, FE colleges, and training providers
• Employers leading on skills, social value, and innovation
• Industry partners, policymakers, and influencers
• Students, apprentices, and early-career professionals
This is one of the few moments in the year where education, employers, and future talent are all present in the same space.
Events
Construction Summit & Careers Fair
The purpose of the Careers Fair and Construction Summit is to help close the skills gap and address the workforce shortage in the construction industry. We aim to inspire the next generation to explore careers in construction and provide them with the knowledge and opportunities they need to succeed.
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The Impact
Steve Connell
Assistant Principal LCB
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 LCB
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
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
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 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 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.”
Damien Belle
HS2 BBV (Rising Star of the Year 2023)
Never did I think I could be nominated for such an award, let alone win it. With the right
support, you can achieve anything and be successful.
Tom Corfield
M and J Evans (Highly Commended – Outstanding Achievement of the Year 2023)
I’ve connected with like-minded individuals and networked with companies that share my
safety goals, which has expanded my influence and connections.