Red Jam Operations Director Matt Cawdron will be speaking at Smart Construction (Innovation) Conference & Exhibition 2026 on 7 October at Teesside University.
Red Jam is pleased to be part of Smart Construction 2026, hosted by Constructing Excellence in the North East.
Taking place on Wednesday 7 October 2026, the event will bring together construction professionals, industry leaders and technology innovators to explore the latest developments shaping the future of the built environment.
The event will cover digital construction, smart technologies, sustainability, modern methods of construction and process improvement. There will also be presentations, discussions, networking and an exhibition.
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Matt Cawdron joins the Smart Construction 2026 speaker line-up
Matt Cawdron, Operations Director at Red Jam, will be speaking as part of the Process Theme at Smart Construction 2026.
With more than 15 years’ experience leading and implementing change across construction, housing, retail, supply chain and logistics, Matt brings a practical perspective on business improvement, operational performance, change management and transformation.
His session will look at the role of process improvement, continuous improvement and technology in helping construction organisations improve the way they work.
Matt is one of the speakers joining the 2026 programme, alongside experts covering the event’s Product, Digital and Process themes. The programme also includes a facility tour at Teesside University’s Digital Life building.
What is Smart Construction 2026?
Smart Construction (Innovation) Conference & Exhibition 2026 is a full-day construction event focused on the technologies, processes and ideas shaping the future of the industry.
Hosted by Constructing Excellence in the North East, the event brings together contractors, developers, consultants, architects, engineers, suppliers and technology providers.
Attendees can hear from industry experts, explore innovative products and services, discover new technologies and connect with construction professionals from across the region.
The event is also part of CENE’s wider focus on improving performance and driving change across construction, housing and regeneration in the North East.
What will Matt be speaking about?
Matt’s session sits within the Process Theme, reflecting an important part of the wider smart construction conversation.
New technology can create significant opportunities for construction organisations. But technology is only part of the solution.
Organisations also need to understand how their processes work, where inefficiencies exist and how teams can use new tools effectively.
That means looking at:
- How work is currently carried out
- Where processes create unnecessary work
- How information moves between teams
- Where technology can improve efficiency
- How new ways of working can be embedded
- How continuous improvement can become part of everyday operations
For construction organisations considering digital transformation, process improvement can provide an important foundation for making technology work harder.
A day focused on the future of construction
Smart Construction 2026 will explore a wide range of topics affecting the construction and built environment sector.
The programme brings together Product, Digital and Process themes, covering areas including digital construction, innovation, modern methods of construction and new technologies.
There will also be an exhibition featuring innovative products and services, alongside opportunities to network with construction professionals and key decision-makers.
Event details
Event: Smart Construction (Innovation) Conference & Exhibition 2026
Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026
Time: 9am–4pm
Venue: The Digital Life Building, Teesside University
Speaker: Matt Cawdron, Operations Director, Red Jam
Theme: Process
Hosted by: Constructing Excellence in the North East
Lunch and refreshments are included with the event, and attendees can also take part in an optional facility tour of Teesside University’s facilities at The Digital Life.
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Meet Red Jam at Smart Construction 2026
If you’re attending Smart Construction 2026, come and say hello to Matt and the Red Jam team.
We’ll be joining other construction professionals to discuss business improvement, process improvement, digital construction, continuous improvement and the role of technology in improving how organisations work.
If you want to find out more about Red Jam’s approach to Digital Construction, you can explore the service below.