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Stocksigns
www.stocksigns.co.uk
Stocksigns has embarked on a collaboration with the Lighthouse Charity to make essential wellbeing support more visible on site through a dedicated signage range. For 70 years, the Lighthouse Charity has been providing emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction professionals and their families across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The Stocksigns range of impactful signage, designed to stand
out in busy construction site environments, covers the areas of mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial stress, and reminds individuals that support is always available and that reaching out is a positive and encouraged step. Each sign features the Lighthouse Charity’s 24/7 helpline numbers for both the UK and ROI, ensuring that anyone who needs help can access it quickly and easily.
UK Construction Week Birmingham
www.ukconstructionweek.com
As the industry enters a defining period, organisers of UK Construction Week Birmingham (NEC, 29 September to 1 October) have unveiled a bold new theme for this autumn’s three-day show – The Construction Reset. Centred around three core themes – Building Better, Building Smarter and Building Responsibly – UKCW Birmingham will present a clear focus on the issues and opportunities that matter most to construction today. Central to The Construction Reset will be a refreshed
Main Stage programme, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, clients, contractors, manufacturers and innovators to showcase what’s already working, where real progress is being made and the practical actions that can accelerate delivery, improve productivity, drive sustainability and unlock growth. Martin Hurn, UKCW Birmingham Editorial Director, said:
“Based on feedback from our visitors, exhibitors and partners, we’re transforming the event from a traditional exhibition into a more connected, curated marketplace where the industry comes together to do business, discover innovation, build relationships and share practical solutions. “At the heart of The Construction Reset at UKCW Birmingham
will be connecting all of the elements of the supply chain to drive us forward - clients, contractors, consultants and suppliers.” Sponsored by Wyre, HotelPlanner and Build Warranty, UKCW
Birmingham will feature over 250 leading brands; 200 speakers and over 150 hours of CPD accredited seminars across four stages, alongside a series of built-for-purpose sections. Face-to-face networking remains at the heart of the multi award-winning show, including insightful industry roundtables and meet the buyer sessions in the Build Connect Networking Lounge, with the exhibitor floor bringing it all together as visitors connect directly with suppliers and partners.
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Kirklees Council
https://businesskirklees.com/thrive/
A start-up scheme supporting new businesses and entrepreneurs by helping them turn their ideas into reality is back after a successful first year. Thrive is a fully funded,
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specialist start up programme supporting health, wellbeing and life science innovator and entrepreneurs at an early stage of their innovation journey. It is part of the Huddersfield Health Innovation Incubator (HHII), and is run in partnership with Kirklees Council, the University of Huddersfield and 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3MBIC). The first Thrive cohort delivered
as part of the HHII programme began in October 2025, supporting 17 entrepreneurs through a structured programme of workshops, mentoring and presentation to their fellow participants, professionals and
mentors. Participants also benefitted from funded co-working space at The Glass Box, creating a collaborative environment where ideas could be tested and refined. Building on this success, a new group of budding entrepreneurs
have joined the second Thrive programme which started in April 2026.
David Shepherd, Executive Director for Place, said: “The
ongoing demand for Thrive from early stage start-ups is testament to the success of the programme to date Thrive is a key part of wider regional efforts to foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the health and wellbeing sector across West Yorkshire, and complements wider plans to establish a health innovation district in the Station to Stadium Enterprise Corridor, anchored by the University’s National Health Innovation Campus. “Each Thrive participant is assigned a dedicated mentor,
carefully selected to provide tailored guidance aligned with their individual business needs. This personalised support ensures that participants receive the expertise required to advance their projects. “As many founders are at the early stages of their
entrepreneurial journey, Thrive provides a structured environment to turn their ideas into a sustainable business, help them grow and provide opportunities to expand their workforce and create more jobs the area.” Sonya Braddock, Founder of Mindfit, was from the first Thrive
cohort programme. Sonya’s business, delivers mental fitness and performance training for individuals, leaders, and organisations who want to think clearer, manage pressure better, and perform at their best without burning out. “I joined Thrive because I reached a point where I knew I needed more than passion and instinct. The standout part of this experience for me has been working with my business mentor. He’s helped me make sense of my messaging, sharpen my focus, and put structure and strategy around my vision. The clarity I now have around direction, planning, and next steps has been transformative.”
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