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Construction Equipment Events

Check out the latest construction equipment events, including trade shows, conferences and exhibitions in the UK and overseas.

Our construction equipment events are both virtual and in-person, designed to support business growth for organisations working in the construction, mining and manufacturing sectors. Learn from industry insights, take advantage of networking opportunities and discover the latest innovations in machinery and technology.

UK Events

Virtual
April 23, 2025 at 1pm
Virtual

Are you gearing up to launch, or scale up T Level industry placements in digital roles in your organisation? Or are you a provider delivering Digital T Levels?

Join us for this exciting and interactive event where we’ll bring together employers and T Level providers to explore effective placements models and the new delivery approaches. This session will focus on hosting placements for Digital T Level students, equipping attendees with practical insights, models and resources to scale up placements over time.

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Virtual
April 24, 2025 at 2pm
Virtual

Industry placements are a fantastic opportunity for students to learn valuable technical and professional skills that provide a launchpad to their early careers and benefit your organisation.

Every student starts their placement with a set of learning goals they want to achieve. Employers help the student to identify what these goals are. They also play an important role in helping the student to achieve these goals.

“We find out from students what they want to get out of the placement and the goals they have for their course, then we tailor their learning to the experiences they would like to get.”

Jenny Sinclair, Cambridge University Hospitals

So how do employers like you make it possible for students to achieve their goals? How do you align the student’s learning goals with the needs of your organisation?

In this one-hour webinar, we’ll use the experience of employers already helping students to achieve their goals to share the latest insights with you.

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In-person
April 24 – 25, 2025 at
Energy Central Campus, Port of Blyth
The first stop on the all sector, Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshow, is the North East. The North East's robust clean energy infrastructure, skilled workforce, strategic location and supportive environment, makes it an ideal location to shine a spotlight on exporting in the Clean Energy sector. 

Clean Growth is a sector that touches all businesses in all sectors, with most businesses aiming to become more sustainable. Learn first-hand about sustainability objectives and get advice and guidance on how to achieve net-zero for your business.
Roadshows
Webinar
April 24, 2025 at 12.30-1.30pm
Virtual
In this webinar, Chris Sleight from Off-Highways Research will provide a global overview of construction equipment markets with a focus on Europe and North America, with data covering up to 2024. Chris will also look at forecasted trends up to 2029. 
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Virtual
April 29, 2025 at 2pm
Virtual

Are you keen to host T Level industry placements but need to make the case internally? Join our 1.5hr webinar designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a compelling business case for integrating student placements into your organisation.

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Virtual
May 6, 2025 at 2pm
Virtual

Industry placements are a fantastic opportunity for students to learn valuable technical and professional skills that provide a launchpad to their early careers and benefit your organisation.

In this one-hour webinar, we’ll guide employers through the critical steps involved in hosting a successful industry placement. The session focuses on key strategies to ensure both the employer and the student have a positive, productive experience.

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Virtual
May 8, 2025 at 10am
Virtual

Young people who take part in industry placements during their T Level are given a brilliant start to their working lives. Employers who provide placements benefit in return by attracting bright, interested young people into their organisation – many stay on to become the workforce of the future. Large employers play an especially important part because they can provide placement opportunities for students in multiple roles, in diverse working environments, and in many different areas of the country.

So what are the issues facing large employers when they host students on placements and start to scale up the number of placement opportunities they provide? And what solutions can be shared from their experiences about building a sustainable placement programme?

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In-person
May 15, 2025 at
Birmingham

Join us at one of six new roadshows that will be touring the UK this year. Visiting locations in Northern England, the Midlands, Wales, Southern England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, they are open to all sectors, but with a different sector spotlight at each location.

Designed to facilitate world class conversations and create quality connections, these Roadshows intend to build your business confidence and provide you with the information you need to fast-track your global growth.

Whether you are exploring trading internationally for the first time or looking to expand your global presence, if you have an export ready product or service, these events could help you accelerate your approach to new markets.

Roadshows
Webinar
May 15, 2025 at 12.30-1.30pm
Virtual
Join us for an exclusive webinar introducing globalbridge, a transformative initiative for 2025. Designed to level the playing field for young people, this platform redefines how talent is discovered by showcasing a full range of skills beyond traditional qualifications.
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Virtual
May 21, 2025 at 1pm
Virtual

Are you gearing up to launch, or scale up T Level industry placements in construction roles in your organisation? Or are you a provider delivering Construction T Levels?

Join us for this exciting and interactive event where we’ll bring together employers and T Level providers to explore effective placements models and the new delivery approaches. This session will focus on hosting placements for Construction T Level students, equipping attendees with practical insights, models and resources to scale up placements over time.

With input from an employer already hosting placements and a provider delivering Construction T Levels, this session will allow you to:

  • Discover placement models and approaches that work best for the needs of your organisation and industry
  • Collaborate with employers and providers to design meaningful placements
  • Learn from real experiences—what’s working well and how challenges have been overcome
  • Explore strategies to expand placements and identify the support needed for success.
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In-person
June 10 – 11, 2025 at 1pm-5pm on the 10 June & 9am-12pm on the 11 June
Terex, Northern Ireland
Held four times a year, the GTC offers a prime opportunity to dive into the technical detail of legislative and regulatory updates. Give input and get advice on current and proposed legislation, industry standards, technical issues, and EU and global regulations. 
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In-person
June 11 – 12, 2025 at 9am-5pm
Falmouth. Cornwall
The conference currently highlights responsible UK metal and mineral extraction opportunities, recaps past work, and explores future investment potential.
In-person
June 13, 2025 at
Cardiff

Join us at one of six new roadshows that will be touring the UK this year. Visiting locations in Northern England, the Midlands, Wales, Southern England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, they are open to all sectors, but with a different sector spotlight at each location.

Designed to facilitate world class conversations and create quality connections, these Roadshows intend to build your business confidence and provide you with the information you need to fast-track your global growth.

Whether you are exploring trading internationally for the first time or looking to expand your global presence, if you have an export ready product or service, these events could help you accelerate your approach to new markets.

Roadshows
In-person
June 25, 2025 at 10am-5pm
Hilton Nottingham
Delivered by SDN and the Department for Education, this in-person conference will give you practical insights, examples and support to help you plan, host and scale up T Level industry placements in your organisation.
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In-person
July 16, 2025 at
Oxford

Join us at one of six new roadshows that will be touring the UK this year. Visiting locations in Northern England, the Midlands, Wales, Southern England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, they are open to all sectors, but with a different sector spotlight at each location.

Designed to facilitate world class conversations and create quality connections, these Roadshows intend to build your business confidence and provide you with the information you need to fast-track your global growth.

Whether you are exploring trading internationally for the first time or looking to expand your global presence, if you have an export ready product or service, these events could help you accelerate your approach to new markets.

Roadshows
In-person
September 11, 2025 at
Belfast

Join us at one of six new roadshows that will be touring the UK this year. Visiting locations in Northern England, the Midlands, Wales, Southern England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, they are open to all sectors, but with a different sector spotlight at each location.

Designed to facilitate world class conversations and create quality connections, these Roadshows intend to build your business confidence and provide you with the information you need to fast-track your global growth.

Whether you are exploring trading internationally for the first time or looking to expand your global presence, if you have an export ready product or service, these events could help you accelerate your approach to new markets.

Roadshows
In-person
September 18, 2025 at 9.30am-4pm
Cummins, Darlington
Held four times a year, the GTC offers a prime opportunity to dive into the technical detail of legislative and regulatory updates. Give input and get advice on current and proposed legislation, industry standards, technical issues, and EU and global regulations. 
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In-person
September 23 – 25, 2025 at 9am-5pm
Newark Showground

Live demo construction equipment and technology event, owned and delivered by the CEA.

As the UK's largest working construction equipment event in 2025, PlantWorx offers an unrivalled platform for companies to showcase their latest innovations to showcase their latest innovations, connect with industry leaders, and explore fresh business opportunities. 

Big names like Mecalac, SANY, XCMG, Kubota, Takeuchi, Merlo, Manitou, RSP Suction Excavators, Engcon, Steelwrist, Hydrema, Hidromek, and lots more have already signed up, recognising the value this event brings to their business. This move to a new venue marks an exciting opportunity for the exhibition and its exhibitors, creating a dynamic environment tailored to decision-makers looking to drive growth, efficiency, and sustainability in the construction sector. Exhibiting here is a wise business decision. 

Remember, as a CEA member you receive a 12% discount on your stand space. Spaces are filling up fast, so if you haven't booked already, please get in touch with the team now

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In-person
September 25, 2025 at
Edinburgh

Join us at one of six new roadshows that will be touring the UK this year. Visiting locations in Northern England, the Midlands, Wales, Southern England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, they are open to all sectors, but with a different sector spotlight at each location.

Designed to facilitate world class conversations and create quality connections, these Roadshows intend to build your business confidence and provide you with the information you need to fast-track your global growth.

Whether you are exploring trading internationally for the first time or looking to expand your global presence, if you have an export ready product or service, these events could help you accelerate your approach to new markets.

Roadshows
In-person
November 26 – 27, 2025 at 9am-5pm
ExCel London
The Show will be the national showcase for professionals in engineering disciplines that deal with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment.
In-person
December 17 – 18, 2025 at 9.30am-4pm
Staverton Park, Daventry
Held four times a year, the GTC offers a prime opportunity to dive into the technical detail of legislative and regulatory updates. Give input and get advice on current and proposed legislation, industry standards, technical issues, and EU and global regulations. 
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In-person
October 1, 2024 at 9am-5pm
Feria de Zaragoza, Spain
SMOPYC is leading international meeting born to enhance the competitiveness of companies, showcase the latest market innovations, provide a platform for discussing key issues affecting professionals, bring together the efforts of various industry associations, and act as a driving force for the development of all firms linked to public works, construction, and mining machinery.