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The UK’s most comprehensive construction and design show is back! London Build, taking place at Excel London on 25th & 26th November 2026, will bring together the entire built environment industry for two days of networking, innovation, entertainment and business opportunities.

Co-located with elementalLONDON, the event will unite construction, design, real estate, engineering, fire safety, digital construction, sustainability, and HVAC professionals under one roof at the UK’s ultimate built environment event.

With 25,000+ attendees, 650+ exhibitors, 900+ speakers across 17 CPD-accredited stages and 40+ networking events, London Build is more than just an expo - it’s a Festival of Construction. Expect live music, entertainment, DJs, interactive workshops, an Architect’s Hub, a Government Hub, start-up showcases and thousands of opportunities to connect with the industry’s leading professionals.

Visitors can now register for their FREE ticket, providing two-day access to the latest innovations, products, technologies and insights shaping the future of construction and the built environment.

CPD content across 17 stages  

London Build will host over 900 speakers across 17 CPD-accredited stages. This year's conference programme will explore the biggest trends, opportunities and challenges shaping the built environment, including Sustainability and Net Zero, AI and Digital Construction, Fire Safety, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), Housing and Infrastructure, Diversity and Inclusion, Skills and Workforce Development, Architecture and Design Innovation, and much more.

The first 150+ thought leaders announced for London Build 2026 include:

• Luke Hands, Director of Health, Safety, Environment & Quality - Ardmore Group

• Ilka van Heerden, Head of Preconstruction - Structure Tone UK

• Charlotte Sargeant, Head of Land and Partnerships, East Midlands - Keepmoat Homes

• Neville Grunwald, Director Facades & Roofs - Wates Construction

• Andrew J Taylor, Group Planning and Sustainability Director - Vistry Group

• Diana Otieno, Head of Resident Engagement and Compliance (Fire Safety) - Peabody

• Nicola Forest, Head of Sustainability - Structure Tone London

• Lucy Thomas, Marketing Director - Landsec

They are joined by senior representatives from leading organisations including Bovis, Purcell, BAM, Sisk, Places for People, Notting Hill Genesis, Graham, Bellway, London Councils, Brent Council, RIBA, Pascall+Watson, and many more across the UK built environment sector. Take a look at the current line-up here.

A major meeting place for the built environment

The show is expected to welcome over 25,000 visitors from contractors and subcontractors, developers and housebuilders, architects and designers, structural and civil engineers, sustainability and technology teams, consultancies, local authorities and housing associations. Attendee job titles include CEOs, Managing Directors, Construction Managers, Design Managers, Digital Construction Managers, Directors of Sustainability and other key decision-makers from across the industry.

Here is a snapshot of the types of companies you'll meet from across the built environment, including: Balfour Beatty, Mace, AECOM, Multiplex, Morgan Sindall, Bouygues, BDP, Willmott Dixon, Skanska, Bellway, Wates, BAM UK, McLaren, Lendlease, Laing O’Rourke, Costain, Arup, Zaha Hadid Architects, Taylor Wimpey, TfL, Tilbury Douglas, as well as many other top companies who are all looking for the latest products and services.

The 2026 event will feature more than 650 exhibitors, bringing together leading manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers and innovators from across the construction and built environment sectors. Confirmed exhibitors include: Quelfire, Ryno, Siemens, Simpro, ASFP, Bosch, JamesHardie, Polypipe, Howdens, Rockwool, ELTA, Smeg, Armatherm and Baldwin Boxall.

Secure your free ticket today  

Whether you're looking to discover new products, connect with industry leaders or stay ahead of the latest trends, your FREE ticket gives you access to: 

• 25,000+ attendees from across the UK’s built environment sector

• 650+ exhibitors showcasing the latest products, technologies and services

• 900+ speakers across 17 CPD-accredited conference stages

• Architect’s Hub featuring upcoming projects and innovations

• Government Hub showcasing major developments and opportunities

• Exclusive networking events hosted with industry bodies and partners

• The UK’s largest networking events for Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction

• Live entertainment, DJs and festival experiences

• Interactive workshops, live demos and start-up showcases