UK Construction Week London returns with new ‘super event’ format to reflect industry’s scale and ambition

After celebrating its 10th anniversary last year, UK Construction Week London will come together with Futurebuild from 12–14 May at Excel London, creating the UK's largest event uniting the entire built environment, where every stage of a project gets decided.

Bringing together construction leaders, innovators and decision makers from across the industry, UKCW will run alongside both Futurebuild and The Stone & Surfaces Show, attracting over 25,000 industry professionals.

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 6 dedicated stages under one roof - making it the largest and most comprehensive construction event in the UK calendar.

Opened by architect and Channel 4 presenter George Clarke, free registration is now open for UKCW - the only event designed to cater for the whole construction supply chain in the UK. The event will once again feature an unbeatable speaker programme, with an exciting line-up of high profile industry figures and thought leaders set to be announced in the coming months.

Face-to-face networking remains at the heart of the multi award-winning show. Delegates can make the most of the dedicated show app to book meetings in advance, alongside CPD-accredited seminars, industry roundtables, live workshops, and meet the buyer sessions in the Build Connect Networking Lounge.

Sam Patel, Divisional Director, Construction, said: “After reaching our 10 year milestone last year, we’re incredibly excited to be returning to Excel with a refreshed event that reflects where the industry is heading today. UKCW London brings the entire construction supply chain together under one roof at a time when collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing has never been more important.

“UKCW is about building meaningful connections, and we’re proud to have created a platform that delivers real value for everyone who attends, whether it’s in-depth insight, inspiration, or practical solutions. This year’s show promises to be our biggest yet!”

The three-day event features:

• 6 built-for-purpose worlds:

• ** Materials & Structure - See the latest breakthroughs in materials, engineering and structural performance
  • Equipment, Tools & Hire - Explore the newest tools and equipment driving productivity
  • Construction Services - Connect with experts in project delivery, compliance, training, and professional support
  • ConTech & AI - See how technology, automation, and AI are redefining the way we plan and build
  • Offsite - Experience modular and prefab innovation powering faster, smarter construction
  • Stone & Surfaces Show - Discover the newest stone, materials and tech reshaping modern design

• 6 theatres offering a varied programme of talks and workshops from industry experts and thought leaders:

• ** Marketing and Procurement Stage
  • Offsite and Industrialisation Stage
  • Contech and AI Stage
  • Live Demo Stage
  • Housing Action Stage
  • Culture Change & Skills Stage

Sponsored by Wyre, HotelPlanner, Zurich Resilience Solutions and Build Warranty, UKCW London will feature over 300 leading brands; over 25 trade bodies and associations including the Federation of Master Builders, CIBSE, and the National Association Of Air Duct-Cleaners UK; 200 speakers and over 150 hours of CPD accredited seminars across stages. Visitors can register for free by visiting: https://forms.reg.buzz/ukcw-london-2026/cab-campaign.

Following the London show in May 2026, UKCW Birmingham will return to the NEC from 29 September to 1 October 2026.

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