When and where is the Scottish Construction Summit 2026?

On Thursday 22 October 2026, 09:00–18:00, in Hall 5 of the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW.

Is it free to attend?

Yes. Unlike the ticketed 2025 event, the 2026 summit is free for all visitors; register online in advance.

What is the Scottish Housing Summit?

A new strand launched in 2026 with Scottish Housing News for social and affordable housing stakeholders.

Can I exhibit or sponsor?

Yes, stands and sponsorship are allocated first-come, first-served through the organizer.

Scottish Construction Summit 2026

Name: Scottish Construction Summit 2026
Start: 2026-10-22T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-22T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Scottish Event Campus (SEC)

About this event

The Scottish Construction Summit, run by trade publisher Scottish Construction Now, is billed as the largest gathering of construction professionals and contractors in Scotland. After its inaugural 2025 edition at the University of Strathclyde, the 2026 summit moves to Hall 5 of the SEC in Glasgow, becomes free to attend and is expected to be three to four times larger, with an expanded exhibition, more speakers and themed pavilions.

What's new for 2026

The move to the SEC adds room for new programme strands aimed at the challenges raised in 2025, such as labour shortages and thin margins.

Free entry for all visitors
Large purpose-built exhibition area
Multiple themed pavilions
Future Talent Hub for the next generation of professionals
Scottish Housing Summit, launched with Scottish Housing News

Speakers

Confirmed speakers include Peter Reekie of the Scottish Futures Trust, Lisa Goldie, Head of Construction Procurement Policy at the Scottish Government, industry adviser Mark Farmer of Cast, and construction lawyers from MFMac and Axiom Advocates.

Who attends

Contractors, clients, housing associations, consultants, suppliers, legal advisers and public-sector procurement teams from across Scotland's built environment.

Tickets & passes

Visitor registration — Free: Free for all visitors in 2026

Scottish Construction Summit 2026 was a Real Estate & Construction event that took place 22 Oct 2026 at Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Event recap

The Scottish Construction Summit 2026 took place on 22 October in Hall 5 at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, organized by Scottish Construction Now and free to attend for visitors after its move to the larger venue. Co-located with the Scottish Housing Summit and the Future Talent Hub, it ran keynotes, panels and presentations across three stages alongside an exhibition for contractors, developers, consultants and public-sector clients. The organizer reported more than 2,000 delegates.