The future of housing delivery in the North of England will take centre stage at Build North Expo Liverpool, when the industry gathers at Exhibition Centre Liverpool on the 16th June 2026.
As pressures mount around housing supply, skills shortages, decarbonisation and planning reform, the event will bring together developers, contractors, housing associations, local authorities and suppliers to focus on one core challenge. How the North can deliver the next generation of high-quality, sustainable homes at scale.
Addressing the North’s housing challenge
The North of England faces a complex housing landscape.
Demand for new homes continues to rise, particularly in city regions such as Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds, while delivery is constrained by rising construction costs, labour shortages and planning delays. At the same time, the sector is under growing pressure to meet net zero targets, improve building performance and support local economic growth.
Build North Expo Liverpool will provide a platform for industry leaders to examine how these challenges can be addressed through collaboration, innovation and investment. The programme will explore practical solutions to accelerating housing delivery while maintaining quality, safety and long-term value.
Modern methods and regional delivery
A key theme running through the expo will be the role of modern methods of construction (MMC) in supporting regional housebuilding. Offsite manufacturing, standardised components and digital design are increasingly seen as tools to improve productivity, reduce waste and tackle skills gaps.
Speakers and exhibitors will share insight into how MMC is being applied across residential and mixed-use developments in the North, and where it is delivering tangible benefits in cost certainty, programme delivery and building performance.
The focus will be firmly on what works in practice, from SME developers adopting hybrid construction approaches to larger schemes integrating factory-built elements alongside traditional methods.
Skills, workforce and the future pipeline
With construction firms across the UK facing persistent skills shortages, Build North Expo Liverpool will also examine how the sector can attract, train and retain the next generation of workers.
Sessions will explore apprenticeships, regional training partnerships and the role of employers in creating clearer career pathways into construction and housing delivery. For northern regions looking to grow their housing pipeline, workforce development will be positioned as a critical enabler rather than a secondary consideration.
Decarbonisation and building performance
As regulatory and client expectations around sustainability continue to rise, the expo will place strong emphasis on low-carbon housing, retrofit readiness and building performance.
Discussions will cover topics such as fabric-first design, energy-efficient materials, heat decarbonisation and the integration of renewables at neighbourhood scale. With many northern authorities setting ambitious climate targets, Build North Expo Liverpool will explore how housing delivery can align with wider decarbonisation strategies without undermining viability.
Planning, policy and regional leadership
Housing delivery does not happen in isolation from policy. Build North Expo Liverpool will bring together voices from across the public and private sectors to discuss planning reform, land supply and infrastructure investment.
With devolution continuing to reshape decision-making across city regions, the event will examine how local authorities, combined authorities and developers can work more effectively together to unlock sites and bring forward new homes.
A forum for collaboration
Beyond the conference programme, Build North Expo Liverpool will act as a networking hub for the northern construction and housing community. The exhibition floor will showcase products, technologies and services supporting residential delivery, from groundworks and building systems to digital tools and asset management solutions.
For SMEs, the event offers access to decision-makers and partners. For larger organisations, it provides an opportunity to engage with regional supply chains and explore collaborative approaches to delivery.
Looking ahead
As the North continues to play a central role in the UK’s housing future, events like Build North Expo Liverpool are becoming increasingly important. By bringing together those responsible for planning, designing, building and managing homes, the expo aims to move the conversation beyond challenges and towards delivery.
Build North Expo Liverpool takes place on 16th June 2026 at Exhibition Centre Liverpool, providing a one-day forum focused on building the next generation of northern homes. Homes that are sustainable, affordable and fit for the future.
