Running 25th to 26th November 2026, and co-located with elementalLONDON, London Build features 45,000+ AEC professionals, 900+ inspiring speakers across 17 CPD- accredited stages, 650+ exhibitors, Architect’s Hub, Meet the Buyers and multiple networking events. Event Director Nic Losardo answered questions for Inside Sustainability.
What is the main purpose of London Build and how has it evolved over the years?
London Build is the UK’s leading forum to connect specifiers and suppliers from across the built environment. But that hardly does it justice; we bring together the construction and design community to learn, network, develop business opportunities and celebrate success.
Since its inception in 2016, London Build has evolved year-on-year to become the industry-leading flagship event that it is now. London Build was the first event within the ‘Build’ portfolio, which has led a global portfolio that now thrives in New York, Chicago, Miami, Melbourne and Sydney. Last year, we celebrated our 10-year anniversary at London Olympia.
In 2026, we take the next step on our journey as we move to Excel London to enable continued growth and the event’s evolution alongside elementalLONDON.
The event is marketed as a ‘festival of construction’ rather than a traditional trade fair. How do you keep attendees engaged across two full days?
I have been to events the world over, and my first London Build was something entirely new and thrilling!
The show stands out on so many levels – whether it’s the 220+ hours of CPD-accredited content generated from the 900+ speakers across our 17 stages, the genuine connectivity experienced between exhibitors and visitors, or the entertainment which runs from dawn ‘til dusk, London Build keeps everyone wide-eyed and on the balls of their feet from the moment they walk through the doors.
2026 marks London Build’s first year at the Excel Centre. What is the significance of the new venue?
As the show continues to grow, we need a modern venue that can support the increasing demand from the industry. And in 2026, London Build will co-locate with elementalLONDON. Serving a similar purpose of connecting specifiers and suppliers, elementalLONDON has a more specific goal; two days, one goal: Net Zero.
The Sustainability Arena, Climate Solutions Stage, CIBSE Build2Perform theatres and Retrofit Hub are just some of the features geared towards helping improve the efficiency of buildings.
In what ways does the event support innovation in construction and the built environment?
When speaking to the procurement teams from Tier 1 contractors, I have learned that they are always looking to add innovation and improvements to their supply chain. Given their representation at the event, it naturally draws businesses who feel that they can help people design and construct better.
Whilst we remain a broad landscape, we are seeing increasing technological advancements in HVAC, modern methods of construction, fire safety, health & safety, and digital construction.
How do the Meet the Buyer sessions help companies connect with potential clients or partners?
With procurement teams actively seeking to develop their supply chains, we simply look to facilitate that process. We will have 20+ organisations including architects, housebuilders, commercial developers, local authorities and contractors within our Meet the Buyer zone and our 600+ exhibitors will have access to this area across the show.
Meetings can be scheduled to help foster new business opportunities.
What topics and trends should attendees expect to discuss at the CPD sessions?
We will have content covering a range of topics across the show – if you have a design background, then you may find the Architecture Stage or our Fit Out & Interiors Stage most useful. Whether you have a residential or commercial development background, then there is something for you too.
Our Sustainability, Fire Safety and AI & Digital Arenas host the largest crowds, where we anticipate record numbers.
Across the course of the event, we are actively striving to promote greater diversity and inclusion in all corners of the industry, so visitors can expect that theme to be prominent throughout.
What part of the event are you most looking forward to personally?
That first morning when we see visitors stream into the venue is incredibly exciting – I can’t wait!
There are two particular features I am looking forward to seeing come to life – the Architects Hub, where our design community display their models, and the Retrofit Hub, where we will host practical commercial retrofit.
Is there anything else about London Build you would like to share with our readers?
We did not think we could pack much more in, but I am delighted and excited to share that we will be moving the London Construction Awards to also run alongside the event. Held onsite on the evening of 25th November, the awards will recognise the outstanding achievements from across the industry from the past 12 months.
It should be an action packed 48 hours, and we would love for you to join us.
For more information: https://www.londonbuildexpo.com/