Ever wondered what it’s really like to work in construction?
Open Doors 2026 gives you the chance to go behind the scenes and see the industry from the inside. Step onto live construction sites, explore offices, factories and training centres across the UK, and experience the world of construction in action.
Taking place from Monday 23 to Saturday 28 March 2026, this nationwide event lets you explore the many exciting career paths construction has to offer and meet the people bringing them to life.
A record-breaking 2025
In 2025, more than 7,000 visitors took part in over 260 events across the country. Students, career changers and families all discovered how construction shapes the world around us.
Open Doors continues to grow each year, helping thousands of people experience the scale, creativity and innovation that powers the UK’s built environment.
What to expect at Open Doors 2026
Whether you are a student, teacher or career changer, you can look forward to:
- Guided tours of live construction workplaces
- The chance to meet construction professionals and ask questions
- Interactive activities that bring construction to life (subject to availability).
You’ll leave with a new perspective on how varied, modern and exciting construction careers can be.
Registration opens soon
Visitor registration opens on 12 January 2026.
However, for school and group bookings you don’t need to wait. You can express your interest now in a specific site that has already signed up by visiting the Open Doors map.
Spaces fill up quickly, so start exploring early to secure your place.
Spotlight on CITB’s National Construction College
This year, all three CITB National Construction College (NCC) sites - Bircham Newton, Inchinnan and Erith - will take part in Open Doors.
Visitors will get an exclusive look at the skills, equipment and facilities that help thousands of apprentices and trainees launch rewarding careers in construction, every year.
Why choose construction?
Construction offers more than a job; it’s a career that builds your skills, confidence and future.
With over 180 different roles and more than 100 apprenticeships to choose from, there’s something for everyone. The average UK construction salary is now over £44,000 a year, nearly £9,000 above the national average. The industry also needs to recruit around 50,000 extra workers every year to keep up with demand.
There’s never been a better time to explore what construction careers offer and a site visit could be just the start of your journey.
