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UK Construction Week Birmingham 2026: The National Platform for Construction
29 September–1 October 2026 | NEC Birmingham
UK Construction Week Birmingham returns to the NEC as the national platform for the built environment to connect, collaborate and shape the future of construction.
For 2026, the event has been reset to reflect the needs of an industry facing growing pressure around delivery, productivity, skills, technology and sustainability. More than an exhibition, UKCW Birmingham is where construction comes together to understand what is changing, discover practical solutions, share ideas and do business with the people driving progress.
The Construction RESET is built around three themes: Building Better, Building Smarter and Building Responsibly. Across three days, visitors can explore the latest products and innovations, learn from industry leaders, join important debates and connect with decision-makers from across the construction supply chain.
Discover dedicated sections covering Roofing, Cladding & Insulation; Digitalisation & AI; Construction Training & Services; Equipment, Tools & Hire; Building Safety & Occupational Safety and the new Futurebuild Innovation Showcase. Together with expert seminars, industry roundtables, live demonstrations and focused networking opportunities, UKCW Birmingham provides a more connected and purposeful way to discover, debate and deliver the future of construction.
Lee is an independent hydrogen and clean energy consultant and founder of Verray Consulting. He has worked in hydrogen, fuel cells and clean energy for more than 30 years, with experience spanning technology development, commercialisation, hydrogen infrastructure and business leadership.
Most recently, Lee was CEO of Fuel Cell Systems Ltd, where he led the business across its fuel cell and hydrogen refuelling activities. Prior to this, he spent eight years with UK fuel cell manufacturer Intelligent Energy, completing his time there as Chief Sales Officer. He led the global commercial team and supported the commercialisation of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies across automotive, power generation and aviation markets.
Lee’s involvement with hydrogen dates back to 1995, including early work supporting field trials of solid oxide fuel cell combined heat and power systems. Since then, his career has combined engineering, commercial leadership and the practical deployment of emerging clean energy technologies.
Through Verray Consulting, Lee now works independently with organisations across the hydrogen value chain, providing technical, commercial and strategic support.
