Construction EXPO North
Connecting Projects, People and Possibilities Across the Built Environment
Thursday 22 April 2027 | Bolton Stadium
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Current construction industry challenges, opportunities, emerging technologies, practices and innovations.
A must-attend event for the Northern construction sector
Construction EXPO North is a brand-new regional event created to serve the vibrant and fast-growing construction industry across the North of England. Brought to you by the experienced team behind the long-running Kent Construction EXPO (produced by Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce), this one-day event offers the same high-quality experience – with its own fresh programme, new speakers and Northern focus.
Whether you’re a contractor, consultant, developer, supplier or part of the wider built environment, Construction EXPO North gives you the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and do business.
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2026 Partners and Exhibitors Included
Construction For Women
Construction For Women
A Community Interest Company driving female inclusion in construction through mentoring, early talent programmes and the National Site Standard, a governance-led framework improving site environments and workforce outcomes.
GM Business Growth Hub
GM Business Growth Hub
As an Official Partner of Construction EXPO North, GM Business Growth Hub supports construction businesses to innovate, upskill and strengthen their supply chains. Visit our stand at the Expo to meet our specialist advisors and access fully funded support designed to help your business grow, adapt and thrive across Greater Manchester’s built environment.
NTB Survey LTD
NTB Survey LTD
NTB Survey LTD provide accurate survey data which construction teams rely on before their work begins, removing guesswork & giving you peace of mind to confidently move forward with your projects.
Platipus Anchors Ltd
Platipus Anchors Ltd
Platipus design, manufacture and supply innovative temporary and permanent ground anchoring solutions for many construction applications including erosion control, slope stabilisation and retaining structures.
Construct UK
Construct UK
We provide the UK’s construction marketing community with fast access to an impartial and extensive resource of construction-specific sales, media and marketing information.
Crannull – Lead Generation for Construction
Crannull – Lead Generation for Construction
Crannull are a team of construction lead generation specialists. By working as an extension of your business, we assist with the generation of project specific meetings/cpds and tender enquiries.
Spraylat International Ltd
Spraylat International Ltd
Spraylat is the manufacturer of Protectapeel temporary, peelable protective coatings. Protectapeel protects surfaces during manufacture, storage, transport and throughout the build process - reducing damage, waste and costly repairs across multiple industries.
Bibby Financial Services
Bibby Financial Services
We provide specialist funding for the construction sector. Our solution releases the cash tied up in certified and uncertified applications for payments and invoices, helping manage cashflow and support growth.
Bailey Partnership (Group) Ltd
Bailey Partnership (Group) Ltd
Bailey Partnership is a leading construction consultancy, offering comprehensive services in design, planning, engineering, procurement, safety, management, and maintenance, surpassing client expectations through innovative, high-quality sustainable solutions and design excellence.
Barnsley College
Barnsley College
Whether you’re upskilling, retraining or starting your career, our specialist courses will prepare you for the green jobs of tomorrow, in low-carbon technologies, construction sustainability and retrofit skills.
Construction UK Magazine
Construction UK Magazine
Construction UK Magazine is a leading trade publication within the construction industry which can help your company reach a responsive audience of over 88,000 readers.
Bauwatch UK
Bauwatch UK
Europe’s leading temporary security provider. 50,000 projects, 13,500 active assets, and UK-wide coverage. AI-powered surveillance backed by expert teams — securing your site within 24 hours.
Konsileo
Konsileo
We’re not just another award-winning insurance broker – we’re a technology driven disruptor, reshaping how businesses across the UK access and experience their business insurance.
Precon Products
Precon Products
Precon Products is a leading independent UK supplier of construction products, founded in 2008, supplying contractors nationwide through five strategically located depots across Suffolk, Surrey, Northampton, Sheffield, and Kent.
Northern Commercials
Northern Commercials
Northern Commercials provide award-winning IVECO commercial sales and services. We support our customers providing support in all areas from new and used vehicles to aftercare, repairs and servicing.
Initivo Consultancy Limited
Initivo Consultancy Limited
Initivo combines world leading laboratory testing with a complete understanding of structures. We provide practical and innovative solutions to the challenges posed by today’s built environment.
Construction Professionals HR & Recruitment Ltd
Construction Professionals HR & Recruitment Ltd
Supporting the industry to recruit and retain its workforce by sourcing top talent and providing high-value, transformational leadership coaching.
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
We are the leading independent business representation body, advocating the voice of business in Greater Manchester. With over 230 years of experience, the Chamber is committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative network putting Greater Manchester on the national and global stage.
Time54 Construction Marketing
Time54 Construction Marketing
Time54 helps construction brands stand out by combining deep industry knowledge with clear, targeted marketing that turns activity into real conversations, qualified leads, and growth‑driving opportunities across the built environment.
Gallaway Construction
Gallaway Construction
Award winning, nationwide main contractor delivering construction and refurbishment projects across all sectors, providing a reliable, collaborative service focused on quality, programme certainty and client satisfaction.
Bluebay Building Products
Bluebay Building Products
Bluebay are the UK’s leading supplier of construction and civil engineering building products, delivering project solutions you can trust.
Buteline UK Ltd
Buteline UK Ltd
Buteline designs, engineers and manufactures a WRAS-approved plumbing system for hot & cold potable water, central heating and underfloor heating for domestic and commercial applications. Quick & secure pressing process, one-piece fittings.
Appletons
Appletons
Landscape Architecture, Ecology, Arboriculture, Biodiversity Net Gain, GIS, Tree Surveys, Landscape Planning, Bat Surveys, LVIAs, Protected Species Surveys.
Unilin Insulation
Unilin Insulation
At Unilin Insulation, the ethos of ‘More than Insulation’ demonstrates our commitment to quality products, market-leading service and a partnership approach with industry professionals and students alike.
Jacobs & Xu
Jacobs & Xu
Jacobs & Xu is an AI and innovation consultancy that helps companies across the built environment reduce admin and improve profits through practical, easy-to-use solutions that are built to fit property.
Jupiter Hotels Ltd
Jupiter Hotels Ltd
31 hotels across the UK providing accommodation with complimentary parking. Discounted rates for Groups or long term projects. On-site restaurants and gym/pool in the majority.
GAP Hire Solutions
GAP Hire Solutions
GAP Hire Solutions leads the UK's equipment hire industry, offering an extensive range of construction equipment for all sectors.
Envirotreat Solutions Limited
Envirotreat Solutions Limited
Specialist contamination remediation contractor experienced in addressing soil and groundwater contamination issues to enable doscharge of contamination related planning conditions. Also offer site investigation, soil mangement services.
HFE Signs Ltd
HFE Signs Ltd
HFE Signs - Over 30 years’ experience, specialising in Heras Fencing Banners and Construction Site Safety Signs. Free Design Service, Next-Day Nationwide Delivery. With Over 5,500+ Five-Star Trustpilot Reviews.
Carbonbit
Carbonbit
Carbonbit is a sustainability consultancy for the built environment. We offer fractional ESG / net zero consulting support, alongside compliance services covering ESOS Phase 4 and the upcoming MEES regulation changes.
Speller Metcalfe
Speller Metcalfe
Speller Metcalfe is an award-winning regional contractor delivering public and private sector projects across the Midlands, North West and South West, built on strong family-roots and collaboration since 1995.
UKATA
UKATA
UKATA is a leading association dedicated to improving the quality and standards of asbestos training, with the ultimate goal of protecting workers and the public from the risks associated with asbestos exposure.
MH Media Global
MH Media Global
MH Media Global has provided key business professionals with the latest in industry news, product innovations and market trends. With a fresh dynamic approach to publishing, MH Media Global is at the forefront of the modern publishing world and continues its growth in the market place.
Glenigan, Powered by Hubexo
Glenigan, Powered by Hubexo
Glenigan enables businesses working in the construction industry to target exactly the right people, at exactly the right time, on exactly the right projects to build a solid sales pipeline.
National Building & Construction Awards
National Building & Construction Awards
Celebrating excellence across the UK’s built environment, the National Building & Construction Awards honour outstanding contractors, projects, innovation, safety, and leadership, recognising achievements that advance quality, sustainability, and industry standards.
Cactus Clothing Co Limited
Cactus Clothing Co Limited
Cactus Clothing specializes in high-quality workwear and corporate apparel. We offer professional in-house embroidery and printing services across an extensive clothing range, ensuring your team stays durable, comfortable, and branded.
VUE Group
VUE Group
Providers of HFR camera systems for heavy plant machinery to enhance site safety and protect workers. Alerts an operator in real-time and analyses near-misses for further review.
Force One Ltd
Force One Ltd
Providing market leading suction excavation safe dig solutions in the civils. residential, nuclear, aviation, highways and petrochemical sectors.
Salford City Council – Build Salford
Salford City Council – Build Salford
Build Salford is Salford's approach to supporting local residents to benefit from the city's economic growth and regeneration. The partnership consists of construction employers, Salford City College, The University of Salford, CITB, Training providers and VCSE organisations.
Machinetech
Machinetech
Machinetech is the sole UK and Ireland distributor of RodRadar, delivering innovative excavator-integrated ground-penetrating radar technology, alongside advanced GPS machine control, surveying equipment and 3D modelling solutions.
Apprenticeships at Salford City College
Apprenticeships at Salford City College
Apprenticeships at Salford City College are an award winning training provider in the North West, supporting apprenticeships training in a range of sectors including the Construction industry.
Tensar, a division of CMC
Tensar, a division of CMC
From project design to delivery, Tensar offers proven solutions that deliver greater total value. Take advantage of our design and construction support, free software, or browse our comprehensive product offerings.
Business Connect Magazine
Business Connect Magazine
Business Connect Magazine is essential for raising awareness for their business, products and services. Reach wider audiences in print and online, enhance credibility, position your brand, get seen by decision-makers.
Centre for Enterprise, Manchester Met University
Centre for Enterprise, Manchester Met University
Supporting business leaders to innovate and grow with practical insights from leading research, tailored support and world-class facilities. Part and fully funded leadership programmes and innovation services are available.
Robowatch
Robowatch
Supply and remote monitoring of temporary security systems for the construction, civils, solar and vacant properties industries.
Graphene@Manchester
Graphene@Manchester
Graphene@Manchester helps companies develop and launch new technologies, products and processes that exploit the remarkable properties of graphene and other 2D materials.
Design and Build Publishing Ltd
Design and Build Publishing Ltd
Design & Build UK delivers targeted PR, marketing, lead generation for construction businesses, using editorial features, digital campaigns and multi-channel promotion to raise profiles, showcase projects and connect with key decision-makers.
Auditel UK
Auditel UK
Auditel helps organisations cut carbon emissions and costs, delivering cost, procurement and carbon solutions that support growth, profitability and investment in low-carbon technologies on the journey to Net Zero.
NOCN Group
NOCN Group
NOCN Group is an international charity providing future-fit skills through Qualifications, Apprenticeship Assessments, Assured Courses, Card Schemes and Short Online Courses.
Wheelwash Ltd
Wheelwash Ltd
Manufacturers of a range of Wheelwash equipment available for sale and hire. Designed to remove debris from the wheels and undercarriages of vehicles as they exit construction sites.
Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd
Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd
Morgan Sindall offers national design construction and infrastructure services to private and public sector clients across a broad range of markets
Leisure Guard Security
Leisure Guard Security
Providing professional security solutions for construction sites, commercial properties, and public spaces. Services include personnel, CCTV towers, keyholding, VPI's, and response, delivering visible protection, risk reduction, and peace of mind.
Imperial Commercial Solutions
Imperial Commercial Solutions
Commercial and quantity surveying specialists providing cost control, procurement, and contract support to contractors and developers across the construction industry.
Smith Goodfellow Ltd
Smith Goodfellow Ltd
Smith Goodfellow is a specialist PR and marketing consultancy serving businesses in the built environment. Using multiple platforms, we create impactful communications strategies to enhance reputation and meet business goals.
Buildspan
Buildspan
Buildspan Geotechnical Solutions supplies advanced geotechnical products to the construction and civil engineering industries. Our range includes specialist materials from leading brands such as Buildspan, Solmax, Terram, and Don & Low.
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
We are the Chartered Institute of Building, and we stand for the science, ethics and practice of built environments across the world. We are the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership and with this in mind, we will offer advice and guidance regarding chartered membership.
Vavoom Vehicle Management
Vavoom Vehicle Management
Vavoom at a top level is Leasing Broker. Our services include, Fleet Management, Salary Sacrifice Schemes and Vehicle Leasing. We provide the full end to end journey for all services.
Joint Contracts Tribunal Ltd
Joint Contracts Tribunal Ltd
The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) publishes the most comprehensive range of standard forms of construction contract, guidance notes and other forms of documentation for use by the UK construction industry.
What to expect
- 50+ Exhibitors showcasing the latest tools, technologies and solutions
- 300+ Attendees from across the regional construction supply chain
- Three conference streams including strategic keynotes and practical workshops
- Unmissable networking with key players from public and private sectors
From large infrastructure and housing projects to SME innovation and sustainability challenges, the EXPO will explore the issues shaping construction across the North.
Why attend
- Discover new suppliers and technologies
- Hear from regional and national industry leaders
- Gain practical insights you can apply straight away
- Stay ahead of policy, skills and sustainability challenges
- Make valuable connections across the supply chain
Free to attend for construction professionals – all under one roof, in one powerful day.
2026 Speakers Included:
Alan White
Bid Manager
Morgan Sindall Construction
Martin Lockham
Head of Engagement
Mates in Mind
Matthew Mather
Founder
Steel Futures
Dr Nathan Wood
Senior Scientist & Carbon Co‑lead
Tunley Environmental
Mauro Escorcia
Industry Manager - Infrastructure, ETS & Technology
Finning UK & Ireland
Annie Platts
Construction Sector Development Lead
GM Business Growth Hub
Jen Heil
Director of Business Development
Smith Goodfellow Ltd
Mike Tyler
Business Development & Client Liaison
North West Construction Hub
Chris Fletcher
Executive Director of Skills Policy
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Tom Higgins
Director
Laing O'Rourke
Ciaran Morgan
Application Specialist - Construction
Graphene@Manchester
Chair: Dee Airey
Owner & Founder
Construction Professionals HR & Recruitment Ltd
David Chilton
Chief Executive Officer
Rowlinson
Timber Barker
CEO
Boom Interactive
Subrahmaniam Krishnan-Harihara
Director of Business Policy & Research
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Russell Bridge
Architect Director
Bridge Architects
John Pryor
Commercial Director
Laing O'Rourke
Chair: David Cottrell
Mental Health Speaker & Coach
Mindset By Dave
Sponsored by Construction Professionals HR & Recruitment Ltd
Charles Entwistle
Associate Director
Bruntwood SciTech
Chair: Peter Bartley
Head of Sustainability
AEW Architects
Alex Clarke
Performance Optimisation and Applications Manager
Finning UK & Ireland
Chair: Diane Elebert-Morgan
Property & Construction Manager
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Emma Ratcliffe
Head of Business Development
Morgan Sindall Construction
Paul Chapple
Director
Bailey Partnership
Patrick Connolly FCIOB
Director
Connolly Construction & Management Ltd on behalf of CIOB
Sarah Allen
Apprentice Recruitment Team Leader
Salford City College
Andy Batty
Legal Director
Pinsent Masons LLP
Rebecca Russell
Research and Development Coordinator
Galliford Try
Caroline Grainey
Social Value and Events Executive
Seddon Construction
Drilon Baca
Econimist
Glenigan
Renée Preston
CEO & Founder
Gallaway Construction Limited & Construction for Women
50+
Exhibitors
300+
Attendees
Free to attend for construction professionals
All under one roof, in one powerful day.
Register now to secure your place.
