About

Us

Builders' Conference is an independent, not for profit trade body providing members and the construction industry with up to the minute sales leads, market intelligence, statistical data and networking opportunities.

Established for over 80 years, we have one of the most extensive and trusted digital data platforms of projects, clients, consultants and contractors in the UK. We handle over 11,000 projects each year worth in excess of £50billion. Our members monitor, apply for and win work every day using our real time data delivered exclusively by Serino.

Totally independent and not affiliated or funded by any private sector organisation, our trade body is run for the benefit of our members. We have a dedicated team of researchers whose sole job is to collect data on projects and opportunities and add them to Serino. Our members benefit from accurate, up to date and valuable information relevant to the construction industry to assist their business. See below for further membership benefits and how to join.

In addition to in depth statistical analysis and business data we are a hub for knowledge share. This means we disseminate industry news and comment to our members along with our extensive and accurate on-line directory ensuring members stay connected and informed at the touch of a button. Networking and social events are regularly organised throughout the year to enable and encourage members to meet and discuss issues and business matters relevant to the industry.

Our data and market analysis across all sectors is relied upon by some of the UK’s leading construction organisations and is used to create the BC Live League table of Contract awards published every month by the online Magazine, Construction Index.

Our members include main contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants. Our service is of immense value to companies whose turnover ranges from under £1m to over £1bn – operating right across the UK - in every sector.

Our History

The Builders’ Conference was established in 1935 as a non-profit making trade body, providing project and marketing information to the construction industry.

Guided by a non-executive committee of construction sector experts and an accountant, we operate solely for our members who pay an annual subscription to gain exclusive access to our data platform, industry data and networking opportunities.

The trade body moved to our current base in Sutton, Surrey in 1994. The team has increased to more than 10 researchers, led by our Chief Executive, Neil Edwards.

Over the years, Builders' Conference has set the standard for providing project information, market intelligence and fulfilling educational needs, as well as championing best practice and issues affecting members.

Today we are the UK Construction Industry’s premier data provider. Uniquely, we are also a membership based organisaton dedicated to providing the most accurate, up to the minute data and project information as well as arranging networking opportunities.

Our Team

A cornerstone of our organisation is trust. Our team of dedicated researchers have developed excellent professional relationships with contractors, clients and consultants of all sizes across the UK and are recognised as one of the best in their field of work. We also have a team of experienced PR and marketing professionals that can offer members a range of support including press releases, design input and advice on social media and how to benefit from it.

Recent Testimonials

" As main contractors, we use the Builders’ Conference provide intelligence at bidding stage which is used to inform our bid strategy. We also use the extensive database to search for subcontractors specialising in specific skills or operating in a particular geographic location. "

Steffan Battle, Pre-construction DirectorWates

" The quality of data in the form of statistical reports supplied by the Builders Conference is extremely high. We receive an excellent high level of service every time we contact them for information We also find the database very useful for tracking opportunities and obtaining project updates and main contractor activity information throughout the UK. "

Donna DaviesKawneer UK Limited

" Being members of the Builders’ Conference is invaluable to our business as it helps us identify suitable projects and track which Contractors are pricing. It enables us to promote our services to as many prospective clients as possible and monitor the marketplace generally. "

Steve PadmoreDownwell Group

Our Partners

Builders’ Conference has alliances with a number of leading construction organisations. This helps us to stay at the forefront of the industry, share knowledge and best practice ensuring that we offer a premium service to our members.

http://www.buildersprofile.co.uk
Builder's Profile is the open-access Common Database service providing compliance and PQQ information to the construction industry. For main contractors it helps locate suitable suppliers and reduces the costs of administering compliance checks. For subcontractors and suppliers it showcases them to main contractors as capable professionals, qualified to work. Builders’ Conference members receive discounted fees to join Builder’s Profile.
http://www.ccscheme.org.uk
The Considerate Constructors Scheme is a non-profit making independent organisation which is dedicated to improving the image of the construction industry. Through registering a project on the scheme, the Contractor is encouraged to deliver beyond statutory requirements in areas such as health and safety, the environment and being a good neighbour. Builders’ Conference supports our members in reducing the impact construction activities may have on the local environment as well as educating schools on the dangers of construction sites. We are proud to being doing our bit to help promote Industry best practice.
http://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/magazine
Our media partner is The Construction Index magazine which is the UK's leading construction site magazine, offering essential reading for anyone working for main contractors, specialist contractors, plant hirers and many other organisations in the construction supply chain. Throughout the year The Construction Index produces a range of features, supplements and specialist site reports. The Builders’ Conference feature every month in the magazine giving expert analysis on the industry together with the publication of our unique BC League Live table of contract awards.
http://www.taforum.org
Due to our status as a trade association, we are delighted to be members of the Trade Association Forum which since its formation in 1997, has been encouraging the development and sharing of best practice among UK trade associations and promoting the role of effective trade associations to government, industry and the wider public. The Forum provides its members with a range of services and activities designed to assist them in the strategic development and day to day running of their organisations.
http://www.demolitionnews.com
The most regularly updated demolition news resource in the world. We work in close conjunction with this independent publication which has one simple aim, to bring demolition professionals the very latest in demolition developments from across the world. Together, we share data, statistics, news and comment to deliver readers and our members everything they need to know about the demolition industry.
http://diggersanddozers.com
This encompasses blogs and newsletters from the plant and machinery sector. Builders’ Conference members are encouraged to join up to this source of information to keep them abreast of all things in the heavy plant sector. We collaborate with this organisation on a regular basis, sharing current industry trends and knowledge and passing on news and best practice to our members.