INDUSTRY EVENTS
The STA host and support various events throughout the UK and online, to inform, inspire and spread best practice on structural timber technology. Please see latest events below.
Planning a self build, renovation or home improvement project? Build It Live South West is back at Westpoint Arena, Exeter on 12 & 13 September 2026.
Two days of expert advice, live demonstrations and exhibitors covering everything from planning and design to build and finish. It’s a good chance to talk through your project face to face rather than piecing it together online.
It’s also a great opportunity to meet STA members in person. Look out for STA Assure members specifically – it means you’re talking to companies committed to recognised quality and standards across the structural timber sector.
The Structural Timber Conference will be returning to the National Conference Centre in Birmingham on 7 October 2026.
Explore low-carbon, circular, and off-site solutions at the 2026 Conference.
Start creating your perfect home at The National Self Build & Renovation Show. We”ve put together a line up that”s both informative and inspiring. Across two days you”ll have access to a range of seminars, Q&A sessions, live demos and free one-to-one consultations with our experts, and of course, over 200 exhibitors showcasing the latest building products and services.
With plenty of experts on hand to share advice, this is a brilliant event if you are thinking about finding a plot and building a brand new home, renovating a tired property or even extending your current home.
The Technical Conference will take place on 19 November in Manchester as a full-day, members-only event. Attendees will receive technical updates and insights from Dr Paul Newman, alongside the latest industry information. This will be the first of two technical conferences scheduled for 2026, offering a key opportunity to stay up to date with developments across the sector.
Our Members’ Market Intelligence Conference is on 20 November in Manchester.
You’ll get the STA’s full market analysis report and an update from the NHBC, aimed at helping you plan for 2027.
Registration opens at 9:30amincluded. Enquire at office@structuraltimber.co.uk
This year’s STA Annual Conference and AGM will be held in Manchester.
It’s a full-day event, open to members only, giving people plenty of time to catch up, hear from speakers, and get into the detail on where the industry stands. The AGM will run as part of the day.
The day wraps up with a dinner, giving everyone a chance to network, and carry on the conversations from earlier in less formal surroundings.
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