Open Doors | Review 2026

Open Doors 2026 gave people an exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes of construction sites and workplaces across the UK to see what it is like to work in the industry and the wide range of careers available.

240 events across

the whole of the UK

from 23 – 28 March

Over 6,500 visitors, including students,

careers advisers and career changers

What Visitors Had to Say

It was brilliant, we could have stayed all day exploring the world of construction and speaking with professionals working in the industry.

I left knowing that I
want to work in construction!

Open Doors gives young people a chance to visualise what their future could look like and that level of exposure is invaluable.

It was fantastic to see our students learning about the industry from some of the best in the business.

I enjoyed every minute of it. Open Doors is the most interesting thing I've done and I would love to take a construction course.

It really opened the eyes of our students to how interesting and rewarding careers in construction can be.

Learning about the construction methods and site logistics was so useful in linking my studies to
real-world practice.

Our students left feeling inspired and motivated to pursue a career in the construction industry.

The Impact of Open Doors 2026

96%

of visitors rated their visit as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’

81%

would be more likely to consider a career in construction

97%

were ‘very likely’ or ‘likely’ to recommend a visit

Open Doors in Pictures

Buckingham Palace

Catterick Town Centre

Derby Flood Relief

Dundonald International Ice Bowl

Durham Academy

Edgbaston Cricket Ground

One Undershaft

Prince Charles Hospital

St. Helen’s Regeneration

Stonehenge Learning Centre

Tate Liverpool