Digital Innovation, Social Value & Low-Carbon Delivery: The Big Conversations at Construction EXPO North

Construction EXPO North is taking shape and it’s set to be a must-attend moment for the region’s construction industry.

On 30 April 2026, the industry will come together at Bolton Stadium Hotel for a full-scale exhibition and conference designed around one clear goal: helping businesses across the North connect, collaborate and capitalise on what’s coming next.

With a large exhibition floor, conference theatres and a dedicated Meet the Buyer area under one roof, the event brings together contractors, developers, local authorities, consultants and suppliers from across Greater Manchester and the wider North.

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Exhibit, connect and be seen

Alongside the conference, the exhibition will showcase solutions, services and innovations that are actively shaping the future of construction in the North. For exhibitors, it’s a chance to:

  1. Raise profile with a highly targeted regional audience
  2. Build relationships with buyers and decision-makers
  3. Position your business at the heart of the North’s construction conversation

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2026 Exhibitors include:

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Stronger, Smarter, Greener: The North’s Construction Agenda

Construction EXPO North 2026 shines a spotlight on the opportunities, challenges and big ideas shaping the future of construction across the North. With billions of pounds’ worth of projects planned across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Yorkshire and the wider region, the sector is entering a pivotal period of growth and transformation.

Built around The North’s Construction Agenda, the programme will explore the opportunities and challenges created by billions of pounds of regional investment, including:

  • Sustainability and low-carbon delivery
  • Digital innovation and AI
  • Building safety and skills
  • Place, regeneration and social value

The day will also feature an economic update and discussion on government spending priorities, giving attendees practical insight into what lies ahead for the industry.

Designed as a positive, solutions-led programme, the day focuses on collaboration, resilience and unlocking opportunity across the entire region.

The programme explores the topics that matter most to the northern built environment community, from Sustainability & Environmental Practice, Digital, Innovation & AI in Construction, to Building Safety, Compliance & Regulation, Strengthening the Workforce, and the Role of Place, Regeneration and Existing Assets in Driving Economic and Social Value.

Our 2026 Partners:

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