What We’re Looking Forward to at London Build 2026

London Build returns on 25–26 November at ExCeL London, bringing together contractors, developers, architects and local authorities for two days of conference sessions and networking. As media partners, the team from Construction Area and The Construction Magazine will be there both days. Here is what is topping our agenda.

Sustainability and retrofit: The conversation has moved from setting targets to delivery. We will be following sessions such as "Rolling Out Retrofit: Setting a Benchmark for Cutting Carbon and Costs" and "The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard: Year One in Practice" to hear how firms are cutting carbon on live projects.

Building safety and fire: With regulation tightening, specifiers and contractors need clear, practical guidance. We will be in the Fire Safety Arena for "The Building Safety Regime in Focus" and "Beyond the Waking Watch: Reducing Risk, Managing Costs and Achieving Compliance".

Digital construction and AI: We want to cut through the buzzwords and find practical tools that save time on site and in the office. "Top Tech Trends Shaping UK Construction in 2027" and the AI & Digital Construction Arena are on our list.

Housing delivery and MMC: Off-site manufacturing and scalable methods are changing how homes are built. We will be at "Government & Industry Collaboration: Accelerating the UK's Housing Delivery", and the dedicated Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) stage is also on our route.

The people: Every great project starts with a conversation. The networking sessions, buyer meetings and chances to meet new suppliers remain the main reason we attend.

About Us

Construction Area is an online directory of UK construction companies and allied trades, including contractors, surveyors, architects, planners and fit-out firms. More than 1,500 UK companies are already listed. Basic listings are free, and Premium plans give companies their own page with news, direct customer quote requests and product showcases. The Construction Magazine, our digital publication, shares industry insights and articles and is free to read online. A print edition is planned for 2027.

Come and Say Hello

If you're attending London Build, let's connect. We'd love to hear about the projects you are working on and how we can help put your company in front of more UK buyers. Read the latest issue of the magazine, claim your free directory listing, or book a short meeting with us on our London Build page. Find out more.

Construction Area and The Construction Magazine are official Media Partners of London Build 2026.