Construction firms urged to help set fresh Open Doors record

​​​​​​​Open Doors 2026 —run by Build UK in partnership with CITB and CSCS—will take place between Monday, March 23, and Saturday, March 28

Construction firms are being urged to host workplace tours for the next generation of workers, as the industry gears up to meet the Government’s targets for new homes and infrastructure.

Open Doors 2026 —run by Build UK in partnership with CITB and CSCS—will take place between Monday, March 23, and Saturday, March 28.

Companies across the UK will host pre-booked tours of their sites, offices, manufacturing facilities, and training centres to showcase the variety of careers available in construction.

CITB will welcome visitors to its National Construction College (NCC) sites at Bircham Newton, Inchinnan, and Erith.

CITB’s Construction Workforce Outlook report estimates that the industry needs to recruit around 50,000 extra workers each year to meet demand for housing, infrastructure, and maintenance.

Build UK is aiming to build on the record 7,000 visitors it welcomed across more than 260 events in March 2025.

Tamsin Parkes, Open Doors project manager at Build UK, said: “A fantastic 88% of visitors to Open Doors 2025 said that they’d be more likely to consider a career in construction after their visit. This shows that giving people the chance to see first-hand the wide range of roles available and meet the talented teams building the world around us has the potential to inspire long-lasting career choices in our industry.

“I would encourage companies across the industry to open their doors next March and show that there is a role for everyone in construction, regardless of their background, interests, or skills.”

Construction businesses of all sizes can now sign up to host Open Doors events by visiting opendoors.construction, with information and support available for those looking to host events for the first time.