FUTUREBUILD AND UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK LONDON UNITE IN 2026
In a landmark move for the UK construction sector, UK Construction Week London and Futurebuild will come together from 12–14 May 2026, creating a new national platform for the built environment at Excel London.
The collaborative co-location will form the UK’s Built Environment super event, designed to reflect the full scale, complexity and ambition of an industry facing unprecedented change.
Together, the events will bring 25,000 built environment professionals, 600+ exhibitors and 700+ speakers across 14 dedicated stages under one roof - making it the largest and most comprehensive construction event in the UK calendar.
Three Events, One Digital Platform - Nationwide Coverage
6
Worlds
1 Million
Live Projects
72%
Authorise Spend
£187bn
Market Place
25,000+
Registered Attendees
600+
Exhibitors
Connect. Buy. Collaborate.
UK Construction Week is the most valuable, innovation-led, and commercially focused event in the market.
Bringing together construction leaders, innovators and decision makers to connect, buy and collaborate to shape the future built environment.
Connect
We invest heavily in meaningful business engagement to connect with the industry.
Focuses discussions on the issues reshaping construction, including decarbonisation, regenerative retrofit skills and social infrastructure.
Taking place at the Build Connect Lounge, pre-arranged meetings with Tier one contractors, procurement frameworks and local authorities.
Where innovation meets real world know-how. Learn from leading professionals, test new tools, and leave with fresh skills to take back with you.
Explore exhibitors, ask questions and book meetings with key industry leaders, our AI concierge will make sure to prepare you for the event.
Exclusive VIP Lounge access for high-level networking, reserved seminar seating, and priority entry to roundtables and invitation-only events.
Networking is at the heart of UK Construction Week, bringing the industry together to spark new relationships, fresh opportunities, and meaningful business connections.
BUY
No other event in the UK delivers this level of purchasing power, industry focus, and forward-thinking vision for construction. UK Construction Week brings together the latest innovations, breakthrough technologies, and transformative ideas that are defining the future of the built environment. It’s the ultimate destination for anyone looking to stay ahead of what’s coming next.
• 25,000+ Visitors • 13 Stages • Live Demos • Interactive Workshops • Build Connect Lounge • VIP Club •
Materials & Structures
See the latest breakthroughs in materials, engineering and structural performance.
Roofing & Cladding
Discover the latest in weatherproofing, façades, and design-led roofing innovation
COLLABORATE
Experience 13 market-leading conference stages where the construction industry’s brightest minds come together to tackle real-world challenges, share cutting-edge insights, and shape the future of the built environment.
DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT!
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“We’ve had some really strong leads, so the show has been genuinely worthwhile. One enquiry alone, would more than cover the cost of exhibiting, twice over...”
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“I’ve not been to UKCW before but I’m very impressed. Within the first hour we’d already gathered useful information from five stands directly relevant to our work..."
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“This year our goal was to promote our new one-coat application and reach contractors, architects and the wider industry. This is absolutely the best place to meet all of them at once. We’ve had lots of high-quality leads, definitely the right people, right place, right time...”
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UKCW is one of the few places where we can meet such a wide range of innovators in one day. From MMC suppliers to digital tools to sustainability solutions, we’ve come away with several partners we’ll be exploring further. It genuinely accelerates our procurement pipeline...”
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For housebuilding, this show remains one of the best places to see the next wave of products and systems coming into the market. The quality of exhibitors and the practical insight on the stages mean we always leave with something we can implement immediately...”
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"You can compare solutions, benchmark suppliers, and have meaningful conversations in a single space. It saves weeks of meetings and research. We gained real clarity on several frameworks and emerging technologies...”
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