Ahead of its return to the NEC later this month, UKCW Birmingham has unveiled a brand new show section in partnership with Futurebuild, bringing its innovation-first approach to the three-day event for the first time.
New for 2026, the Futurebuild Innovation Showcase will feature a selection of curated exhibitors spotlighting the most innovative products, technologies and solutions transforming the built environment today.
Designed to connect the industry’s most exciting innovations with the people actively searching for what’s next, it will provide a dedicated platform for discovery, collaboration and inspiration at the heart of this year’s show.
Amongst the exhibitors are Aerobel, Finstral, Jewson Partnership Solutions, VOGO UK, Tetrik, PolyPipe, Tier Conversion Technologies, Vectaire and Earth4Earth.
Products on display will include:
- Aerobel showcasing Aeroscreed, a waste-based, two-component adhesive and binder system developed for floor screed applications demanding high strength, durability, and sustainability.
- Earth4Earth Carbon Negative Bricks and Brick Slips - innovative building materials that combine waste-derived materials with carbon capture, removing more CO₂ than they generate, while offering practical brick and brick-slip solutions for modern buildings.
- Finstral’s groundbreaking modular window system Fin-Window, which features a uPVC core produced with 100% green energy. Its unique modularity enables full glass sashes, ceramic inlays and timber internals, combined with over 60% recycled aluminium saving up to 95% energy compared to primary production and recycled glass for a 30% CO₂ reduction.
- Jewson Partnership Solutions will be showcasing the next generation of intelligent home energy storage from Anker SOLIX. Designed to make renewable energy more accessible, efficient and easier to manage, this innovative solution brings together high-performance solar storage, intelligent energy management and a simple, scalable design.
- The TetrikPod by Tetrik is a modular ground mounting solution that dramatically reduces labour costs, eliminates the need for lifting machinery, and simplifies logistics from the very first day on site.
- VOKKERO COMPAK by VOGO is a professional, hands-free communication system for industrial and field teams that enables full-duplex conversations, allowing users to speak and listen simultaneously, just like a normal face-to-face discussion.
Martin Hurn, UKCW Birmingham Editorial Director, said: “The Futurebuild Innovation Showcase is a fantastic addition to UKCW Birmingham and reflects our shared commitment to put innovation at the heart of the built environment. From low-carbon materials and energy solutions to smarter ways of working on site, the breadth of innovation on display demonstrates the pace at which the industry is evolving.
“Giving these pioneering companies a platform to connect with professionals who are looking to discover new ideas, technologies and products that have the potential to shape the future of construction is exactly what UKCW is all about.”
Sponsored by Barbour ABI, Wyre, HotelPlanner, Zutec and Build Warranty, UKCW Birmingham will feature over 250 leading brands; 200 speakers and over 150 hours of CPD accredited seminars across four stages, alongside a series of built-for-purpose sections. Architect, TV presenter and UKCW ambassador, George Clarke will officially open the show and also host the Main Stage discussions on Day One (September 29th).
The Futurebuild Innovation Showcase offers businesses the chance to put their latest innovations in front of a large audience without the time or cost of building a traditional stand. Limited showcase spaces are still available, to find out more visit: https://www.futurebuild.co.uk/futurebuild-innovation-showcase.
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