With the Milburn report highlighting that “too many young people now leave full‐time education with little or no direct exposure to working environments”, one of the best ways to help the next generation take that first step from the world of education into the world of work is by getting involved in Open Doors. 2027 will see a new, more flexible format to enable events to take place throughout next March, providing more opportunities for sites and workplaces to take part and showcase what our industry has to offer.
Open Doors has a proven track record, with 81% of visitors in 2026 stating they would be more likely to consider a career in construction and a number of them going onto secure a role within the industry. In addition to recruitment, the benefits of getting involved include developing relationships with local schools and colleges and sourcing candidates for work experience and placements.
Events for Open Doors 2027 can be listed on the Open Doors website from Monday 5 October, and further information can be found in Build UK’s latest Open Doors update.