A NEW must-attend event for construction businesses based in the county is being hosted by Essex County Council.

Essex Build 2025, the first event of its kind in Essex, will bring together the region’s most innovative builders, contractors and suppliers at Hylands House in Chelmsford. 

Taking place on Thursday 13 March, it will showcase cutting-edge construction technologies, sustainable building solutions, and the latest industry trends.  

The event will be Essex Construction Alliance’s biggest to date.

With the support of key partners – CITB, Federation of Master Builders, Attract & Engage and Constructing Excellence – it promises to offer fantastic networking opportunities for businesses leading the way in the construction sector.

Event highlights include:

• tips and insights on winning work in Essex, as well as the opportunity to engage with contractors during special Meet the Buyer sessions
• keynote speakers including top local business leaders and innovators
• expert-led workshops and bite-size sessions delivered by organisations such as Holmes & Hills, Attract & Engage, Essex Housing and the council’s skills and procurement teams
• more than 50 exhibitors covering all aspects of the construction sector, including Tier 1, Tier 2 and specialist contractors, tradespeople and training providers
• eye-catching displays of the latest construction advancements
• networking opportunities with industry professionals, local government officials, procurement teams and potential clients

The event is being sponsored by Kier Construction, Morgan Sindall Construction, Ringway Jacobs and Joseph Gallagher Limited.

Councillor Louise McKinlay, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, Economic Growth and Prosperity, said: “Essex is a county that builds. We build homes, we build infrastructure, and, most importantly, we build communities.

“Essex Build 2025 will celebrate the incredible achievements of our local businesses, whose expertise and innovation have seen Essex become a national leader in construction.

“We are committed to supporting local businesses, unlocking new opportunities, and ensuring that Essex remains a place where innovation and enterprise can flourish. Through initiatives like Essex Construction Alliance, we are supporting the sector to attract investment, access supply chains for major projects, and champion sustainable development that meets the needs of our communities while protecting our environment.

“I would like to thank all of our sponsors and key partners for making this exciting event possible.”

Councillor Tony Ball, Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Lifelong Learning and Employability, said: “I look forward to attending the first ever Essex Build event. Construction is one of our county’s most important growth sectors and the event will offer businesses in the sector the opportunity to share ideas, forge new partnerships, and showcase the very best of what Essex has to offer.

“While we are proud to support apprenticeships and training programmes that help ensure our workforce is equipped with right skills, we know there is more work needed to support the industry in this area. The event will offer the opportunity to share knowledge and expertise while also providing us with the chance to learn more from businesses themselves about how we can support them into the future.”

For more information, visit: https://essexbuild2025.eventbrite.co.uk/.