September 26, 2026
London Build 2026 will bring the UK construction and built environment community together at ExCeL London on November 25-26, with more than 25,000 registered attendees expected for two days of education, networking, technology and industry collaboration.
The construction and design show will feature 450+ exhibitors, 900+ speakers, 17 CPD-accredited stages and more than 220 hours of CPD content, covering many of the issues influencing the future of construction, architecture, engineering and the built environment.
London Build 2026 will feature industry leaders and experts representing construction, architecture, engineering, sustainability and digital technology.
Conference sessions will examine topics including decarbonisation, fire and building safety, modern methods of construction (MMC), housing, architecture, skills development and digital transformation.
Digital construction will have a significant presence, including sessions exploring digital twins, AI and emerging construction technologies. Other discussions will address circular construction, social housing delivery, sustainable construction and recruiting and retaining women in the industry.
Speakers include representatives from Wates, BAM UK & Ireland, Vistry Group, Buro Happold, Arcadis, Skanska and other organizations across the built environment.
Networking will form another major component of London Build 2026, with sessions and informal events designed to connect professionals from across the industry.
The Networking Hub will feature events centred on architecture, mental health, sustainability, diversity and inclusion. Participating organizations include Building Equality, SheCanEngineer, Architecture Social, NAWIC, Women in BIM and CIOB.
London Build will also host major Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction networking events, providing opportunities for professionals to establish new relationships, exchange experiences and discuss greater inclusion across the industry.
More than 450 exhibitors are expected on the London Build show floor, showcasing products, technologies and services spanning construction, design, digitalization, sustainability and building performance.
The 2026 exhibitor lineup includes companies such as ROCKWOOL, Siemens, Simpro, Rinnai, Howdens Joinery, TĂśV SĂśD, Quelfire and A. Proctor Group.
Visitors will be able to explore building products, engineering solutions, construction technologies and emerging approaches designed to improve how buildings and infrastructure are designed, constructed and operated.
Innovation will extend beyond the main exhibition floor.
The Start-Up Zone will showcase early-stage companies and emerging technologies targeting challenges across the construction sector, while the Tech Clinic hosted by Women in BIM will provide visitors with opportunities to discuss digital construction and technology with industry experts.
The Architects Hub will highlight projects, practices and ideas influencing architecture and the built environment, while additional areas will provide spaces for networking and collaboration throughout the event.
London Build 2026 will be co-located with elementalLONDON, expanding the event’s coverage of sustainability, net zero, HVAC, energy efficiency and building performance.
Dedicated programming will include the Climate Solutions Stage, CIBSE Build2Perform Live and NHIC Knowledge Hub.
The combination gives attendees access to complementary discussions around construction, building performance, energy and the transition toward a lower-carbon built environment.
London Build 2026 takes place November 25-26 at ExCeL London, bringing together contractors, architects, engineers, technology providers, manufacturers, sustainability professionals and other built environment stakeholders.
With 25,000+ attendees, hundreds of exhibitors and an extensive conference and networking program, the event will provide a major international meeting point for exploring the technologies, ideas and industry challenges shaping construction and the built environment.
Registration for London Build 2026 is free
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